a couple hundred
US
UK
- Determiner
- Approximately two hundred.
- Phrase
- A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
A2Morealive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morecortex
US /ˈkɔrˌteks/
UK /'kɔ:teks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
C1Moreeat up
US /it ʌp/
UK /i:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat all of something
- To use a large amount of something, especially money or time.
A1Moreerr on the side of
US /ɝ ɔn ðə saɪd ʌv/
UK /ɜ: ɒn ðə saɪd ɒv/
- other
- To make a cautious choice to avoid problems.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from birth
US
UK
- Phrase
- Since the time someone was born
- Inherently; from the beginning of life
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morein 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.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the absence of
US /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/
UK /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/
- other
- When someone or something is not present or available.
B1Moreinteract with
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/
UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Morelay in
US /le ɪn/
UK /lei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon form
US
UK
- Adjective
- Performing well; at one's best
- Performing to one's usual standard or better.
- Phrase
- In good condition or performing well.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMorepush past
US /pʊʃ pæst/
UK /pʊʃ pɑ:st/
- other
- To move forward by pushing through an obstacle or people.
B2Moreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreshave off
US /ʃev ɔf/
UK /ʃeiv ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove hair from the skin by using a razor.
- To reduce an amount, especially money or time.
A2Morespread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
B2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Morethe whole story
US
UK
- Phrase
- The complete and unabridged account of something.
- The complete truth about a situation, including all the details.
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretune up
US /tun ʌp/
UK /tju:n ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To adjust car engine, etc. so it works perfectly
A2Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Morevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- such as: For example; like
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in terms of
- interact with
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- from birth: Since the time someone was born
- err on the side of: To make a cautious choice to avoid problems.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- eat up: To eat all of something
- shave off: To remove hair from the skin by using a razor.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on form: Performing well; at one's best
- the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- going on: To continue doing something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- set up
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- tune up: To adjust car engine, etc. so it works perfectly
- push past: To move forward by pushing through an obstacle or people.
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- alive: Living; not dead
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
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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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TEDxDartmouth 2011- Thalia Wheatley: How the Brain Perceives Other Minds - March 6, 2011
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Camellia Chang posted on 2014/09/21Ever wondered how we know what others are thinking just by looking at their faces? This fascinating TEDx talk dives into face perception and the 'theory of mind,' exploring how our brains interpret emotions and intentions. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to neuroscience and psychology, making it a great way to boost your understanding and English skills!
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