ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreaccess
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
A2TOEICMoreacross the board
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broad in scope or content
- Adverb
- Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
- Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
A1Moreadapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMoreaffect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreapathy
US /ˈæpəθi/
UK /ˈæpəθi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of indifference; not caring about anything
B2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat 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.
C2Moreblend
US /blɛnd/
UK /blend/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements or substances
- To mix ingredients when cooking
- Noun
- Product known for mixing ingredients
B1Moreblend of
US
UK
- Noun
- A mixture of different things combined together.
- A combination of different qualities or elements.
A1Morebuddhism
US /ˈbuˌdɪzəm, ˈbʊdˌɪz-/
UK /'bʊdɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
C2Morecallous
US /ˈkæləs/
UK /'kæləs/
- Adjective
- Hardhearted; uncaring
C1TOEICMorecomfort
US /ˈkʌmfət/
UK /'kʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredegree
US /dɪˈɡri/
UK /dɪˈgri:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or extent of something
- Unit for measuring temperature or angles
A2TOEICMoredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredetachment
US /dɪ'tætʃmənt/
UK /dɪ'tætʃmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of not being personally involved
- Separating something from another larger thing
- Countable Noun
- (Of soldiers) a group separated from the main unit
B2Morediscern
US /dɪˈsɜ:rn/
UK /dɪˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
B2TOEICMoreeliminate
US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
B1TOEICMoreendure
US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/
UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To last for a long time; continue to exist
- Transitive Verb
- To accept difficulties without struggle
B1TOEICMoreessential
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
UK /ɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely or most important and necessary
- Fundamental; basic.
- Noun
- A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
B1TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefoundational
US /faʊn'deɪʃənəl/
UK /faʊn'deɪʃənəl/
- Adjective
- Being the base or important starting point
C1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morego places
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be successful in life or in a particular field.
A1Moregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morein truth
US
UK
- Phrase
- In fact; actually; really
A1Morein tune
US /ɪn tun/
UK /in tju:n/
- Phrase
- Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
A2Moreindifference
US /ɪnˈdɪfərəns, -ˈdɪfrəns/
UK /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of enthusiasm, interest; seeming not to care
- The state of not being important or mattering.
B1Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Moreinevitable
US /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- That must happen; certain to happen
- Sure to occur or happen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A situation that is unavoidable
- Things that cannot be avoided
A2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinvincible
US /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
UK /ɪn'vɪnsəbl/
- Adjective
- That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
C1TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoremagnesium
US /mæɡˈniziəm,-ʒəm/
UK /mægˈni:ziəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Silver, white metal burning with a white flame
C2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremisfortune
US /ˌmɪsˈfɔ:rtʃu:n/
UK /ˌmɪsˈfɔ:tʃu:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Unfortunate or unlucky event
B2Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenumb
US /nʌm/
UK /nʌm/
- Adjective
- Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
- Transitive Verb
- To make a part of body unable to feel (pain, etc.)
B2Morenutrition
US /nuˈtrɪʃən, nju-/
UK /njuˈtrɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- Food and other things you eat or drink
B1Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon the right foot
US /ɑn ðə ˈraɪt fʊt/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈraɪt fʊt/
- other
- To start something positively or successfully.
B1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreovertake
US /ˌovɚˈtek/
UK /ˌəʊvə'teɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass and go in front of another car
- To become better or faster than another person at
B1Moreparallel
US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /'pærəlel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be equal to, or like, something else
- To compare
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line on a map a set distance from the equator
- A similarity; a comparison.
B1Morependulum swings
US
UK
- Phrase
- The movement of a pendulum from one extreme to the other.
- A shift or change in opinion, mood, or policy from one extreme to another.
B2Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorephilosopher
US /fɪˈlɑsəfɚ/
UK /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
C1Morepinpoint
US /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/
- Adjective
- Exact, as of accuracy
- Very small or focused.
- Transitive Verb
- To locate something exactly
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Moresoftness
US /ˈsɔftnɪs/
UK /sɒftnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being light and smooth to touch
B1Moresponsor
US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/
UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
- Noun
- Person that supports the passage of a new law
- Person giving money for someone's education
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1TOEICMorestoic
US /ˈstoʊɪk/
UK /ˈstəʊɪk/
- Adjective
- Person who can suffer without complaining
C1Morestoicism
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Indifference to pleasure or pain or suffering
C1Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewellness
US /ˈwelnəs/
UK /ˈwelnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
C2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- go away: To go on vacation
- have to: Must do
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- deal with
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go places: To be successful in life or in a particular field.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- pendulum swings: The movement of a pendulum from one extreme to the other.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the right foot: To start something positively or successfully.
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
- mental: Concerning the mind
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- amount: Quantity of something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- numb: Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- invincible: That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- discern: To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
- pinpoint: Exact, as of accuracy
- apathy: Feeling of indifference; not caring about anything
- magnesium: Silver, white metal burning with a white flame
- wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
- detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
- callous: Hardhearted; uncaring
- stoic: Person who can suffer without complaining
- indifference: Lack of enthusiasm, interest; seeming not to care
- misfortune: Unfortunate or unlucky event
- overtake: To pass and go in front of another car
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
- foundational: Being the base or important starting point
- stoicism: Indifference to pleasure or pain or suffering
- softness: State of being light and smooth to touch
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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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The Feeling That Nothing Is Fun Anymore
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/01/27Feeling like nothing is fun anymore? This video dives into apathy and detachment, exploring philosophical ideas from Stoicism and Existentialism to help you reconnect with life. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical insights on resilience and gut health, making it a super enriching watch!
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