according to plan
US /əˈkɔrdɪŋ tu ˈplæn/
UK /əˈkɔ:dɪŋ tə ˈplan/
- other
- Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
A2Moreanthem
US /ˈænθəm/
UK /ˈænθəm/
- Countable Noun
- Special song that represents a nation or group
B2Moreartist
US /ˈɑrtɪst/
UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
A2Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebonus
US /ˈboʊnəs/
UK /ˈbəʊnəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- Something welcome and often unexpected that accompanies and enhances something else.
- Adjective
- Additional; extra.
A2TOEICMorebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebroadcast
US /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/
UK /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To send out signals by radio or television
- To make widely known.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Program sent out from a radio or TV station
- The transmission of signals over the airwaves.
A2TOEICMorebuck
US /bʌk/
UK /bʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To resist or go against the trend
- Countable Noun
- A male deer, especially a male of the fallow deer or roe deer.
- A dashing young man.
B1Morecheese
US /tʃiz/
UK /tʃi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile broadly for a photograph
A2Morecorp
US
UK
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'corporation'
B1Morecorporation
US /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɔ:pəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big company or a combination of several companies
- A body corporate.
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moreget cracking
US /ɡɛt ˈkrækɪŋ/
UK /ɡet ˈkrækiŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something quickly or with energy.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehunt down
US /hʌnt daʊn/
UK /hʌnt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- To pursue someone or something relentlessly until caught or found.
B1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morelash
US /læʃ/
UK /læʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
- A quick hit with a narrow stick or whip
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something violently or forcefully
- To tie something in place tightly
B2Moremash
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
B2Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Morenorthern
US
UK
- Adjective
- In or toward the north
- Coming from the north.
- Noun
- A person who comes from the north.
- The Aurora Borealis.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff your rocker
US /ɔf jʊr ˈrɑkɚ/
UK /ɒf jʊə ˈrɒkə/
- other
- Acting crazy or irrationally.
B2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreon the lash
US /ɑn ðə ˈlæʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈlæʃ/
- other
- Going out drinking alcohol heavily.
B2Morepissed off
US
UK
- Adjective
- Angry or annoyed.
- Disgusted or bored
- Phrasal Verb
- To go away; leave
- To annoy someone
pop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreraining cats and dogs
US /ˈreɪnɪŋ kæts ænd dɔgz/
UK /ˈreɪnɪŋ kæts ənd dɒgz/
- other
- Raining very heavily or a severe downpour.
B1Morerocker
US /ˈrɑ:kə(r)/
UK /ˈrɒkə(r)/
- Noun
- Performer or composer or fan of rock music
B2Moresausage
US /ˈsɔ:sɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
B1Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Moresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorespotty
US /ˈspɑ:ti/
UK /ˈspɒti/
- Adjective
- Having spots or acne
- Adverb
- Performing poorly
- Marked by spots as a design
B2Morestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Moreteen
US /tin/
UK /ti:n/
- Noun
- Teenager
B1Moretelly
US /ˈtɛli/
UK /'telɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shortened form of 'television'
A2Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoreto bits
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- Very much; thoroughly.
A2Moretrolley
US /ˈtrɑ:li/
UK /ˈtrɒli/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
B2Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Moreup in the air
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- Idiom
- In an uncertain state; unresolved.
upset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMorewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Moreyee
US
UK
- Interjection
- The sound made to surprise someone
C2More
Vocabulary
- to bits: Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- on the lash: Going out drinking alcohol heavily.
- raining cats and dogs: Raining very heavily or a severe downpour.
- off your rocker: Acting crazy or irrationally.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- get cracking: To start doing something quickly or with energy.
- have to: Must do
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- spot: A certain place or area
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
- trolley: Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- broadcast: To send out signals by radio or television
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- happen: To take place or occur
- lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- northern: In or toward the north
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- telly: Shortened form of 'television'
- teen: Teenager
- spotty: Having spots or acne
- corp: Shortened form of 'corporation'
- rocker: Performer or composer or fan of rock music
- yee: The sound made to surprise someone
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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 2023/12/07Can Americans really understand what Brits are saying? This video throws Americans into a hilarious accent challenge, testing their knowledge of British slang and vocabulary from shows like Love Island! You'll pick up tons of new words and phrases that are super useful for everyday conversations.
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