access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMoreadjust
US /əˈdʒʌst/
UK /əˈdʒʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change; to attain a desired state or function
- To change so as to fit in with new conditions
A2TOEICMoreadministrative
US /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/
UK /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning managing an organization
- Relating to or characteristic of administration or those who administer.
B1TOEICMorealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreas such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Moreby 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.
A2TOEICMorecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morecommute
US /kəˈmjut/
UK /kəˈmju:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To lessen or shorten a prison sentence
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a journey regularly between work and home
B1Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Moreconstitutional
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəl, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɒnstɪˈtju:ʃənl/
- Adjective
- Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
- Regarding the basic health, character of a person
B2Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecustomary
US /ˈkʌstəmeri/
UK /ˈkʌstəməri/
- Adjective
- Usual; as normally happens
B1Moreditch
US /dɪtʃ/
UK /dɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
- To land an airplane in water due to an emergency
- Countable Noun
- Long, shallow hole used for drainage or irrigation
B1Moredrive away
US /draɪv əˈwe/
UK /draiv əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave in a vehicle.
- To force someone to leave or stay away.
A2Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorefood culture
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- The culinary traditions and practices specific to a region or community.
from scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrand
US /ɡrænd/
UK /ɡrænd/
- Adjective
- A counter for 1000 of something
- Great in amount, number or size
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 fairness
US /ɪn ˈfɛrnəs/
UK /in ˈfeənəs/
- other
- Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
B2Morein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Moreincubator
US /ˈɪnkjəˌbetɚ, ˈɪŋ-/
UK /'ɪŋkjʊbeɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Device for keeping newborn babies warm
- An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) for newborns, especially premature babies.
B2Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelegislature
US /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsletʃɚ/
UK /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃə(r)/
- Noun
- Official group with the authority to make laws
B2Morelogistic
US /loˈdʒɪstɪk/
UK /lə'dʒɪstɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning planning and organizing a large project
B2Moremakeover
US /ˈmeɪkoʊvər/
UK /ˈmeɪkəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of completely redecorating or improving
C2Moremetropolitan
US /ˌmetrəˈpɑ:lɪtən/
UK /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a very large city
- Having the style and culture of a metropolis; sophisticated and modern.
- Noun
- A resident of a metropolis.
B1TOEICMoremoo
US /mu/
UK /mu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
B2Morenebula
US /ˈnɛbjələ/
UK /ˈnebjələ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
C1Morepopulation
US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
A2TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprovince
US /ˈprɑvɪns/
UK /'prɒvɪns/
- Noun
- Subject that a person has a good knowledge of
- Area a country is divided into outside the capital
B1Morerapid
US /ˈræpɪd/
UK /ˈræpɪd/
- Adjective
- Moving or happening very quickly
- Noun
- Rough and fast-moving part of a river
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerenowned
US /rɪˈnaʊnd/
UK /rɪˈnaʊnd/
- Adjective
- Widely known and esteemed
B2TOEICMorerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorerural
US /ˈrʊrəl/
UK /ˈruərəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the country as opposed to the city
B1Morescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMorestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretest out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- To try something new to see if it is effective or works well.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretrail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
B1TOEICMorewhip
US /hwɪp, wɪp/
UK /wɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat thoroughly or easily
- To beat with a type of long rope
- Countable Noun
- A long rope used to hit people or animals
B1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morework 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.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- going on: To continue doing something
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- such as: For example; like
- drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- financial: Involving money
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- ditch: To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- leave: To go away from; depart
- commute: To lessen or shorten a prison sentence
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- point: An item to be discussed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- great: Very good; better than before
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- province: Subject that a person has a good knowledge of
- metropolitan: Concerning a very large city
- administrative: Concerning managing an organization
- customary: Usual; as normally happens
- constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
- legislature: Official group with the authority to make laws
- makeover: Act of completely redecorating or improving
- incubator: Device for keeping newborn babies warm
- logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
- nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
- moo: (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
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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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South Korea Built a Mediocre New Capital in the Middle of Nowhere
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/01/07Ever wondered why South Korea built a whole new capital city in the middle of nowhere? This video dives deep into the fascinating story behind Sejong City, exploring the urban planning and public policy that went into creating an administrative capital from scratch! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a cool cultural insight into South Korea's government decentralization efforts.
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