against the law
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
A1Moreapartheid
US /əˈpɑrtˌhaɪt, -ˌhet/
UK /əˈpɑ:tˌhaɪt, -ˌheɪt/
- Noun
- System that separated people on the basis of race
B2TOEICMoreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Moreblack out
US /blæk aʊt/
UK /blæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To faint; to become unconscious
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or obscure (a window or light) so as to prevent light from being visible from outside.
A1Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morecheckpoint
US /ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈtʃekpɔɪnt/
- Noun
- Place where a traveler's ID is checked
C2Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecomic
US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/
UK /ˈkɒmɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- Amusing story told in a series of pictures
- Adjective
- Funny; that makes you laugh
A2Morecoming to you
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To approach or arrive at your location
- To occur to you; to enter your mind
A1Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreeagle
US /ˈiɡəl/
UK /ˈi:gl/
- Noun
- Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
B1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefluffy
US /ˈflʌfi/
UK /'flʌfɪ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Morefool
US /ful/
UK /fu:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An idiot; someone who does something stupid
- Person kept by royalty to entertain with jokes
- Transitive Verb
- To trick someone; to deceive
A2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefreeway
US /ˈfriˌwe/
UK /'fri:weɪ/
- Noun
- Highway that can be used without paying a toll
C1Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morehate on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehell yeah
US
UK
- Interjection
- An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- Phrase
- Used to strongly affirm a statement.
illegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Moreimmigration
US /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/
UK /ˌɪmɪˈgreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of moving your home to a new country
- The number of people immigrating to a country during a specific period.
B1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the making
US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/
UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- Idiom
- Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Moreinsanity
US /ɪnˈsænətɪ/
UK /ɪn'sænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- Extremely foolish behavior.
B1Morejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Morekick 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.
A1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Moremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof ours
US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/
UK /əv ˈaʊəz/
- other
- Belonging to us; associated with us.
A2Moreofficer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
B1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreout 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.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepuppy
US /ˈpʌpi/
UK /ˈpʌpi/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moresit through
US /sit θru/
UK /sit θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
superstar
US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/
UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
C2Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretheater
US /ˈθiətɚ/
UK /'θɪətə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where plays or movies are seen
- Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
walk with
US /wɔk wɪð/
UK /wɔ:k wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone while walking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To support or stand by someone.
Vocabulary
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- black and white
- against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- black out: To faint; to become unconscious
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- have to: Must do
- back then: At that time in the past.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- sit through: To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
- tv show: A television program.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- kick off: To start a football match.
- hate on: To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- dude: Form of address for a man
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- mad: Very angry
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- fool: An idiot; someone who does something stupid
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- apartheid: System that separated people on the basis of race
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
- freeway: Highway that can be used without paying a toll
- checkpoint: Place where a traveler's ID is checked
- superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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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 2024/01/03Get ready to laugh with Gabriel Iglesias and Trevor Noah as they share hilarious stories from their time on tour together! You'll pick up some great observational comedy skills and learn about cultural differences through their funny anecdotes about immigration and growing up.
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