Vocabulary
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- easy as pie: Something very simple or easy to do.
- flat as a pancake: Extremely flat, with no bumps or hills.
- quiet as a mouse: Extremely quiet or silent.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- click: To work well with someone or something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- rodent: Animal that gnaws/bites, e.g. rat, mouse, rabbit
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- pollen: Fine, usually yellow powder produced by plants
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
- carefully: In a manner that involves focus and care
- honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
- mouse: Small animal that has fur and a long tail
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- silo: Underground installation for firing missiles
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- bee: Gathering to perform activities and tasks together
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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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Describing and Comparing Things Using AS and AS in English
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/03/17Ever wanted to compare things like a native speaker? This video breaks down the super useful 'as...as' structure with tons of everyday examples, making your English comparisons clear and natural! You'll pick up fun idioms and boost your grammar skills in no time.
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