abandonment
US /əˈbændənmənt/
UK /əˈbændənmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of abandoning or leaving something deserted
- Surrendering to impulses, with no self-control
B1Moreabandonment issues
US
UK
- Phrase
- Psychological distress related to fear of being abandoned by significant others.
B2Moreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMoreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreassault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
B1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecloser than
US
UK
- Phrase
- Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- Having a stronger emotional bond compared to someone else.
A1Morecluck
US /klʌk/
UK /klʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a noise like a chicken
C2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morefind out about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for information to learn about it
A1Moreflatter
US /ˈflætɚ/
UK /'flætə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To praise in a rather false way, to get something
B2Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Morefrightening
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone afraid or nervous
- Adjective
- Being scary
A2Morego to jail
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorein 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.
C1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorenerve
US /nɚv/
UK /nə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
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 inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Morepanic
US /ˈpænɪk/
UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
B1Morepoliceman
US /pəˈlismən/
UK /pəˈli:smən/
- Countable Noun
- Male police officer
C2Morepredator
US /ˈprɛdətɚ, -ˌtɔr/
UK /'predətə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- An animal that hunts and kills other animals
- Person preying on the weak to gain advantage
B1Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerun away from
US /rʌn əˈwe frʌm/
UK /rʌn əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
A1Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moresob
US /sɑb/
UK /sɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make gasping sounds while crying
- Noun
- Gasping sounds made while crying
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethreaten
US /ˈθrɛtn/
UK /ˈθretn/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- To say you may harm or hurt someone
A2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreunarmed
US /ˌʌnˈɑ:rmd/
UK /ˌʌnˈɑ:md/
- Adjective
- Not having or using arms or weapons
- Transitive Verb
- Having removed armor from someone.
- Having reduced or abolished military weapons and equipment.
B1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- turn on
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- abandonment issues: Psychological distress related to fear of being abandoned by significant others.
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- going on: To continue doing something
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- frightening: To make someone afraid or nervous
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- sob: To make gasping sounds while crying
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- abandonment: Act of abandoning or leaving something deserted
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- unarmed: Not having or using arms or weapons
- cluck: To make a noise like a chicken
- policeman: Male police officer
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
“Getting Pulled Over In America” - Trevor Noah - (Lost In Translation)
0
林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/21Ever wondered what happens during a traffic stop in America? Trevor Noah shares a hilarious yet insightful personal anecdote about a traffic stop, touching on serious topics like racial profiling with his signature dark humor. You'll pick up on everyday situational dialogue and simple sentence structures while getting a dose of cultural depth!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!