Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- come up to: To meet expectations
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- go on: To continue doing something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- tiny: Very, very small
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- bilingual: Being able to speak two languages well
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
- hover: (Bird/helicopter) to fly staying in one position
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- drunken: (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
- yuan: Unit of money in China
- yin: In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
- sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2024/04/01Ever wondered what it's like to be a 'laowai' working in China? Comedian Des Bishop shares hilarious stories from his time as a restaurant welcomer, offering a unique look at cultural clashes and expat life. You'll pick up practical, everyday dialogue and gain some fascinating cultural insights along the way!
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