account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Moreafford
US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/
UK /ə'fɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To make available, to provide
- To have enough money to pay for something
A2TOEICMoreaffordable
US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/
UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
A2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Morearab
US
UK
- Noun
- Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
C2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at stake
US /æt stek/
UK /æt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
A1Moreat the worst
US /ət ðə ˈwɝst/
UK /ət ðə ˈwɜ:st/
- other
- Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
B1Moreattractive
US /əˈtræktɪv/
UK /əˈtræktɪv/
- Adjective
- Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
A2Moreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morecommodity
US /kəˈmɑdɪti/
UK /kə'mɒdətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
- A valuable quality or thing.
- Adjective
- Something that is treated as a simple object of trade or commerce, rather than valued for its intrinsic qualities.
B1Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Morecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Morecrucial
US /ˈkruʃəl/
UK /'kru:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely important or necessary
- Of great importance to the success of something.
B1Morecut back
US /kʌt bæk/
UK /kʌt bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use less of something
- To reduce your use of something; reduce amount
A1Moredeal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
A1Morediversify
US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/
UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make or become more varied
- To change something and make it more varied
B2TOEICMoreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morefamine
US /ˈfæmɪn/
UK /ˈfæmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long-lasting period of little food in an area
- A drastic food shortage in a large area or country.
B2Morefertilizer
US /ˈfɚtlˌaɪzɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:təlaɪzə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- A specific type or brand of fertilizer.
B1TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
freight
US /fret/
UK /freɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Commercial transportation of goods
B2TOEICMorefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMoregrain
US /ɡren/
UK /greɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Seeds of plants used for food
- Natural pattern in something, e.g. wood
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehit home
US /hɪt hom/
UK /hit həum/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong emotional impact; to affect deeply.
- To become fully understood or clear; to be fully realized.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be effective or successful in achieving a desired result.
A1Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morehoard
US /hɔ:rd/
UK /hɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
- Transitive Verb
- To keep a large amount of hidden (valuable) items
B2Morehunger
US /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/
UK /ˈhʌŋgə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong desire or need
- Need for food; a severe lack of food
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel hunger; to suffer from a lack of food.
B2Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Moreimmune
US /ɪˈmjoon/
UK /ɪˈmju:n/
- Adjective
- Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
B1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morein total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Moreinward
US /ˈɪnwərd/
UK /ˈɪnwəd/
- Adjective
- At the inside of
B1Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
made with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremalnutrition
US /ˌmælnu:ˈtrɪʃn/
UK /ˌmælnju:ˈtrɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Not having enough to eat, or having a poor diet
C1Morenumber of people
US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/
UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/
- Phrase
- The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreover the edge
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- Beyond the physical boundary or brink of something.
B1Morepatience
US /ˈpeʃəns/
UK /ˈpeɪʃns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to wait without being annoyed
- Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
B2TOEICMorepay back
US /pe bæk/
UK /pei bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return money or a favor
- To take revenge on someone for doing something bad
A1Morepotentially
US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/
UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- That could happen or become reality
B1Morepredict
US /prɪˈdɪkt/
UK /prɪ'dɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or estimate what will or might happen
A2TOEICMorerely
US /rɪˈlaɪ/
UK /rɪ'laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Depend on with full trust or confidence
- To trust or have confidence in someone.
B2TOEICMorerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Morerun on
US /rʌn ɑn/
UK /rʌn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresevere
US /səˈvɪr/
UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEICMorestake
US /stek/
UK /steɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- Money bet in a game that can be won or lost
- Transitive Verb
- To bet or wager on an outcome
- To risk something important by taking a risk
B1TOEICMorestoke
US /stok/
UK /stəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
C1Morestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Moresufficient
US /səˈfɪʃənt/
UK /səˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Having or providing enough when needed
A2TOEICMoretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moreuncharted
US /ʌnˈtʃɑrtɪd/
UK /ˌʌnˈtʃɑ:tɪd/
- Adjective
- (Land, waters) not yet surveyed or investigated
B1Moreunfortunate
US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/
UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/
- Adjective
- Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- Regrettable or undesirable.
- Noun
- A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
- An unfortunate event or situation.
B1Moreunrest
US /ʌnˈrɛst, ˈʌnˌrɛst/
UK /ʌn'rest/
- Uncountable Noun
- Disturbance, e.g. of crowd in protest against
B2Moreupwards of
US
UK
- Preposition
- More than; at least.
- Phrase
- Approximately; around.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevicious
US /ˈvɪʃəs/
UK /'vɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- Being very mean or violent
B1Morevolatile
US /ˈvɑ:lətl/
UK /ˈvɒlətaɪl/
- Adjective
- Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
- Unstable and likely to change suddenly/extremely
B2TOEICMorewheat
US /hwit, wit/
UK /wi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- A kind of grain that is used to make flour
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- in terms of
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- at the worst: Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
- cut back: To use less of something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- hit home: To have a strong emotional impact; to affect deeply.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- commodity: Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- afford: To make available, to provide
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- famine: Long-lasting period of little food in an area
- volatile: Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- sufficient: Having or providing enough when needed
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- malnutrition: Not having enough to eat, or having a poor diet
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- unrest: Disturbance, e.g. of crowd in protest against
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- hoard: Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- diversify: To make or become more varied
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- freight: Commercial transportation of goods
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- inward: At the inside of
- uncharted: (Land, waters) not yet surveyed or investigated
- stoke: To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
- hunger: Strong desire or need
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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林宜悉 posted on 2022/04/23Ever wondered why food prices are soaring globally? This video breaks down the complex global food crisis, explaining everything from the Ukraine grain situation to the fertilizer crisis and export bans. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary while understanding the real-world impacts of food security issues!
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