aggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Moreambassador
US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/
UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Official representing a country in another country
- A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
B1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreask for help
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request assistance or support.
based 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.
A1Moreby definition
US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/
- Phrase
- Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
B2Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMoredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredropping out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
A1Moreequality
US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /iˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Idea that all people have the same rights
A2TOEICMorefor certain
US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/
UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/
- Idiom
- Definitely; without a doubt.
- Phrase
- Without any doubt; definitely.
for the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
A1Moregender
US /ˈdʒɛndɚ/
UK /'dʒendə(r)/
- Noun
- State of being male or female
- The socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To assign a gender to; to consider something in terms of gender.
B1Moregender equality
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- Equal treatment and opportunity regardless of gender, as protected by law.
B2Moregoodwill ambassador
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who promotes friendly relations between countries or organizations, often a celebrity.
- An individual who acts as a representative to foster positive relationships and understanding.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorein 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 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.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorekick off
US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kik ɔf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To start a football match.
- To start a campaign or event.
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start something.
- To remove (shoes) by kicking.
A1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMoretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1More
Vocabulary
- gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- goodwill ambassador: A person who promotes friendly relations between countries or organizations, often a celebrity.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- kick off: To start a football match.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- gender: State of being male or female
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- host: Mass; a great number
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
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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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王璽瑞 posted on 2014/09/25Ever wondered how to talk about gender equality and inspire change? This powerful UN speech by Emma Watson is a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with words like 'solidarity' and 'galvanize'. You'll also get a deeper cultural understanding while practicing simple sentence structures!
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