abortion
US /əˈbɔ:rʃn/
UK /əˈbɔ:ʃn/
- Noun
- A medical operation to stop having a baby
B1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Moreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMoreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebrave
US /brev/
UK /breɪv/
- Countable Noun
- (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- Adjective
- Not letting fear or danger stop you acting
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Moreby heart
US /baɪ hɑrt/
UK /bai hɑ:t/
- Adverb
- Learned or memorized perfectly.
- Phrase
- To memorize something perfectly
A2Morechief
US /tʃif/
UK /tʃi:f/
- Noun
- Leader of a race or group of people
- The one highest in authority or importance
- Adjective
- The one highest in authority or importance
A2Moreclue
US /klu/
UK /klu:/
- Noun
- Information that helps explain something; hint
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moreconfusion
US /kənˈfjuʒən/
UK /kən'fju:ʒən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
B1Morecongressman
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪsmən/
UK /ˈkɔŋgrɪsmən/
- Countable Noun
- Member of the US House of Representatives
C2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMoredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
B1Moredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moredune
US /du:n/
UK /dju:n/
- Countable Noun
- Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
B1Moreembarrassment
US /ɛmˈbærəsmənt/
UK /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shame you feel when you did something wrong
- A person, thing, or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable.
B1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from now on
US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/
UK /frɔm nau ɔn/
- Phrase
- Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
A1Morefunnel
US /ˈfʌnəl/
UK /ˈfʌnl/
- Transitive Verb
- to send something directly and intentionally.
- To move a thing through a narrow opening or space
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cone-shaped tool for pouring liquid into container
- Large metal chimney on ships
B2TOEICMoreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Moregoing 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
A1Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehypocrisy
US /hɪˈpɑ:krəsi/
UK /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
B2TOEICMorein a trench coat
US /ɪn ə ˈtrentʃ koʊt/
UK /ɪn ə ˈtrentʃ kəut/
- other
- Wearing a long waterproof coat called a trench coat.
A2Morein 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.
C1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinitiative
US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
UK /ɪ'nɪʃətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
- New plan or idea that is meant to fix a problem
B1TOEICMoreinsane
US /ɪnˈsen/
UK /ɪnˈseɪn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon the books
US /ɑn ðə bʊks/
UK /ɒn ðə bʊks/
- other
- Recorded in official documents or laws.
B2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
pearly
US /ˈpɜ:rli/
UK /ˈpɜ:li/
- Adjective
- Color of white pearls
B2Moreplay it cool
US
UK
- Idiom
- To act calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.
A2Moreplay out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepull over
US /pʊl ˈovɚ/
UK /pul ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
A1Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Moreraccoon
US /ræˈkun/
UK /rəˈku:n/
- Countable Noun
- A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
C2Morerepublican
US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
- Countable Noun
- Supporter of the conservative US political party
- Adjective
- Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
B1Morereverse
US /rɪˈvɚs/
UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/
- Noun
- Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- Instance of a significant change, for the worse
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drive a vehicle backward
- To change to an opposite state, way or condition
B1TOEICMoreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoresignificantly
US /sɪɡˈnɪfəkəntlɪ/
UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is important or noticeable
- In a way that is meaningful
A2Moresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMoresupreme
US /sʊˈprim/
UK /su:ˈpri:m/
- Adjective
- Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- Holding the highest power, status or authority
B1Moretale
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Story that is not true
- Story about colorful and imaginary events
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretherapist
US /ˈθɛrəpɪst/
UK /ˈθerəpɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
B2Moretrench
US /trɛntʃ/
UK /trentʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long narrow hole dug in the ground
- Long, narrow, and deep hole in the ocean floor
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a trench.
B2Moretrick
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
A2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morewade
US /wed/
UK /weɪd/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk in shallow water
B2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
- by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
- play it cool: To act calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- going on: To continue doing something
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- other places: Different locations or areas
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in a trench coat: Wearing a long waterproof coat called a trench coat.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- blow: To move something using air
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- tale: Story that is not true
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- century: Period of 100 years
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- funnel: to send something directly and intentionally.
- abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
- embarrassment: Shame you feel when you did something wrong
- trench: Long narrow hole dug in the ground
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- raccoon: A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
- hypocrisy: When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
- dune: Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- wade: Person's name
- congressman: Member of the US House of Representatives
- pearly: Color of white pearls
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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 2024/04/22Ever wondered how political events can cause a stir in even the most established parties? This hilarious clip from The Daily Show breaks down the GOP's reaction to Arizona's strict 1864 abortion law, giving you a fun way to practice situational dialogue and cultural insights!
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