Vocabulary
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- flap: Motion or sound of something waving back and forth
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- stop: To block or close something
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- glottal: Concerning or produced by the vocal cords
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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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How to Pronounce WATER in English (American, British & Australian Pronunciation)
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/04/17Ever wondered how to say 'water' like a true local? This video dives into the fascinating differences in pronunciation across American, British, and Australian English, even breaking down tricky sounds like the 'flap T'! You'll pick up practical skills to sound more natural in everyday conversations.
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