also known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morecheese
US /tʃiz/
UK /tʃi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile broadly for a photograph
A2Moreclam
US /klæm/
UK /klæm/
- Countable Noun
- Kind of shellfish
C2Morecrab
US /kræb/
UK /kræb/
- Noun
- Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain about something in an annoying way
B2Moredish
US /dɪʃ/
UK /dɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moreeat in
US /it ɪn/
UK /i:t ɪn/
- other
- To have a meal at home instead of going out.
A2Morefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
fry
US /fraɪ/
UK /fraɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook something in fat or oil
- Intransitive Verb
- To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
A2Moregarbage
US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste material that has been thrown out
B1TOEICMorein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMoremade 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.
A1Moremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepile on
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add a large amount of something.
- To increase or accumulate rapidly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone severely, especially when they are already in a difficult situation.
- To add a lot of something, especially food.
A1Moreraw fish
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fish that has not been cooked.
A1Morereindeer
US /ˈreɪndɪr/
UK /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
C1Moresausage
US /ˈsɔ:sɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
B1Moreshrimp
US /ʃrɪmp/
UK /ʃrɪmp/
- Countable Noun
- Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- Someone who is small and weak
B1Morespeed up
US /spid ʌp/
UK /spi:d ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move more quickly
A2Morestew
US /stu, stju/
UK /stju:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of dish mixing meat, vegetables, and gravy
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- pile on: To add a large amount of something.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- raw fish: Fish that has not been cooked.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
- clam: Kind of shellfish
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
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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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60 Regional Foods You Shouldn't Eat Anywhere Else - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.204)
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/02/06Ever wondered why some foods just don't taste the same outside their hometown? This fun video dives into 60 regional American foods you absolutely *must* try where they originated, packed with fascinating food history and quirky facts! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and cultural insights that are perfect for foodies and curious learners alike.
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