Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- per annum: By the year; each year
- by the same token: For the same reason or based on the same logic.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- deep: Complex and important
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- price: Person's name
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
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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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【TEDx】跨界創新,品格富足:許仲翔 (Jason Hsu) at TEDxTaipei 2012
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Henry Huang posted on 2014/10/05Ever wondered about the real meaning of wealth and happiness in our market economy? Jason Hsu's thought-provoking TEDx talk dives deep into income inequality and wealth distribution, offering a fresh perspective that will challenge your thinking. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to finance and economics while exploring these fascinating cultural and societal issues!
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