academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Morealbum
US /ˈælbəm/
UK /'ælbəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- CD, record, or tape with many pieces of music
A2Morebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMoredepartment
US /dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Noun
- Division of a larger part or organization
A2TOEICMoredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMorepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morereflection
US /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
UK /rɪˈflekʃn/
- Noun
- Sign or indication of a state or condition
- Image that you see in a mirror, glass, or water
A2TOEICMoreswift
US /swɪft/
UK /swɪft/
- Adjective
- Quick
B1TOEICMoretorture
US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/
UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hurting someone to force them to give information
- Painful suffering or distress
- Transitive Verb
- To painfully hurt someone to get information
- To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
B2Morevote
US /vot/
UK /vəʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- Noun
- Act of deciding who to choose in an election
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Vocabulary
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- swift: Quick
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- department: Division of a larger part or organization
- call: A order or request for action
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- love: Person's name
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- lucky: Fortunate; having good things happen by chance
- grammy: Annual awards for musicians
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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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TAYLOR SWIFT Wins Best Pop Vocal Album For 'MIDNIGHTS' | 2024 GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/05OMG, did you catch Taylor Swift's epic Grammy win for 'Midnights' and her HUGE secret announcement?! You'll get to hear her acceptance speech firsthand, which is perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and picking up everyday conversational phrases. Plus, it's a fantastic chance to dive into the world of Swifties and album releases!
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