audience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreawkward
US /ˈɔkwəd/
UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/
- Adjective
- Lacking smooth movement
- Causing embarrassment or trouble
B1Moreawkwardness
US /ˈɔkwɚdnɪs/
UK /'ɔ:kwədnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of ease in social situations
B2Morebarbecue
US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/
UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook something on an outdoor grill
B2Morecapacity
US /kəˈpæsɪti/
UK /kə'pæsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- Largest amount of something that can be produced
B1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecharisma
US /kəˈrɪzmə/
UK /kə'rɪzmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
B2Morecheese
US /tʃiz/
UK /tʃi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile broadly for a photograph
A2Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredefinition
US /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
UK /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- The sharpness of an image on a screen
A2TOEICMoredeplete
US /dɪˈplit/
UK /dɪˈpli:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the amount, strength or number of
B2TOEICMoredevote
US /dɪˈvoʊt/
UK /dɪˈvəʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To dedicate
- To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
B1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreextrovert
US /ˈɛkstrəˌvət/
UK /ˈekstrəvɜ:t/
- Noun
- Person who enjoys being with other people
C2TOEICMorefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefounder
US /ˈfaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreinteraction
US /ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/
UK /ˌɪntər'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of people or things affecting each other
- The activity of talking to other people, working together etc
A2Moreintrovert
US /'ɪntrəvɜ:rt/
UK /'ɪntrəvɜ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who does not like social contact
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn inward for energy and rejuvenation.
C1TOEICMoreleadership
US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/
UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Moreleverage
US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/
UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage which gives you influence or power
- An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
- Transitive Verb
- To use an advantage which gives you influence
B2TOEICMorelinger
US /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/
UK /ˈlɪŋgə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take your time doing something; hang around
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepersonality
US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/
UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- Person who is famous; celebrity
A2Morephenomenal
US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/
UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/
- Adjective
- Amazing; remarkable
- Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
B2Moreshy
US /ʃaɪ/
UK /ʃaɪ/
- Adjective
- Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- Being less than the full or expected amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move away due to nervousness
A2Moresocially
US /ˈsoʃəlɪ/
UK /'səʊʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- As part of a social group
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoreuncomfortable
US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/
UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Not being relaxed; worried about something
- Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in terms of
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- introvert: Person who does not like social contact
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- spot: A certain place or area
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- extrovert: Person who enjoys being with other people
- linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
- charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- devote: To dedicate
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- public: Owned by the government
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- deplete: To reduce the amount, strength or number of
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- socially: As part of a social group
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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How to Leverage Being an Introvert | Simon Sinek
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/12/01Ever wondered how introverts can shine in leadership roles? This video dives into leveraging your social energy, featuring insights from leaders like the Costco founder and Richard Branson! You'll pick up practical workplace tips and conversational phrases perfect for understanding personality and public speaking.
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