advocate
US /ˈædvəˌket/
UK /'ædvəkeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- Person who supports a movement for changes
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request change
- To publicly support a belief
B1TOEICMoreaircraft
US /ˈɛrˌkræft/
UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle that can fly
C2TOEICMoreairplane
US /ˈɛrˌplen/
UK /ˈeəpleɪn/
- Countable Noun
- A machine that flies through the air
B1Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas 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.
A1Moreat 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 times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreaviation
US /ˌeviˈeʃən,ˌævi-/
UK /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Science or practice of flying aircraft
B2Morebelle
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Countable Noun
- Young woman noted for being pretty and graceful
B2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecoy
US /kɔɪ/
UK /kɔɪ/
- Adjective
- Withholding information that could be revealed
C1TOEICMoredevote
US /dɪˈvoʊt/
UK /dɪˈvəʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To dedicate
- To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
B1Moreeach section
US
UK
- Determiner
- Every individual part or division of something.
- Every individual part or division in a document or text.
fist
US /fɪst/
UK /fɪst/
- Noun
- Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
B2Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregobble
US /ˈgɑ:bl/
UK /ˈgɒbl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat or swallow something quickly
C1Morehabitat
US /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
UK /'hæbɪtæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural place where a plant or animal lives
B1Morehandshake
US /ˈhændˌʃek/
UK /ˈhændʃeɪk/
- Noun
- Act of shaking someone's hand with your own hand
C1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehawk
US /hɔk/
UK /hɔ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
- Someone wanting to go to war using the military
- Intransitive Verb
- To remove something from the throat by coughing
B2Moreheart and soul
US /hɑrt ənd sol/
UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/
- Phrase
- With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The most important or essential part of something.
A2Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehospice
US /ˈhɑspɪs/
UK /ˈhɒspɪs/
- Noun
- Nursing home for the dying
B2Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morehumanity
US /hjuˈmænɪti/
UK /hju:ˈmænəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All human beings collectively; the human race.
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.
C1Morein full force
US /ɪn fʊl fɔrs/
UK /in ful fɔ:s/
- Phrase
- With maximum power or intensity.
- With all members present or active.
in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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.
A1Morelawn
US /lɔn/
UK /lɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelegacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMoreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremash
US /mæʃ/
UK /mæʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
B2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremidwest
US
UK
- Adjective
- North central region of the United States
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepresidency
US /ˈprɛzɪdənsi, -ˌdɛn-/
UK /ˈprezɪdənsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Fact or period of time of being a president
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepropeller
US /prəˈpɛlɚ/
UK /prəˈpelə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Device with blades that move a plane or boat
B2Morerelocate
US /riˈloket/
UK /ˌri:ləʊ'keɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move to a new or different place
B2TOEICMorerevolutionize
US /revəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃənaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely change so that it is much better
B1Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerise up
US /raɪz ʌp/
UK /raiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
A1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreset 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
A2TOEICMoreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moresoutheast
US /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/
UK /ˌsaʊθ'i:st/
- Noun
- Location in the southeastern part of an area
B2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMoresterling
US /ˈstɚlɪŋ/
UK /'stɜ:lɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Of very strong, true character; very reliable
C2Morethankful for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- Grateful for a particular situation or benefit.
C1Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Noun
- An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
C1Moreuplift
US /ʌpˈlɪft/
UK /'ʌplɪft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- To improve the social, economic, or moral condition of someone or something.
- Noun
- An upward movement of the earth's surface.
- An improvement in someone's social, economic, or moral condition.
C2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- go on: To continue doing something
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- each section: Every individual part or division of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- in full force: With maximum power or intensity.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- lead to: To result in some action
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- mental: Concerning the mind
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- huge: Very very large
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- couple: To join something to something else
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
- aviation: Science or practice of flying aircraft
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- devote: To dedicate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- revolutionize: To completely change so that it is much better
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- gobble: To eat or swallow something quickly
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
- uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- handshake: Act of shaking someone's hand with your own hand
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- relocate: To move to a new or different place
- sterling: Of very strong, true character; very reliable
- hospice: Nursing home for the dying
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- propeller: Device with blades that move a plane or boat
- airplane: A machine that flies through the air
- belle: Young woman noted for being pretty and graceful
- midwest: North central region of the United States
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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 2023/11/02Ever wondered about careers in aviation or the important work of the Carter Center? This video dives into exciting aviation careers and the inspiring legacy of Rosalynn Carter, covering everything from mental health initiatives to the unique tradition of the Turkey Pardon. You'll boost your vocabulary with terms related to aviation, humanitarian efforts, and even severe weather!
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