action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Moreblade
US /bled/
UK /bleɪd/
- Noun
- One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- Sharp edge used for cutting
B1Morecombat
US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/
UK /'kɒmbæt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone or something physically
B1Moreconcise
US /kənˈsaɪs/
UK /kənˈsaɪs/
- Adjective
- Being brief and to the point; short
- Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct.
C1Morecounterintuitive
US /ˌkaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/
UK /kaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Contrary to what common sense would suggest
C2Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoredissect
US /dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ-, ˈdaɪˌsɛkt/
UK /dɪ'sekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut up plant or body into pieces to examine it
- To analyze something in great detail.
C1Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreembodiment
US /ɛmˈbɑdimənt/
UK /ɪmˈbɒdimənt/
- Noun
- The perfect example of a concept; personification
- Someone or something that is a perfect representative or example of a quality, idea, etc.
B2Moreenjoyable
US /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/
UK /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Satisfying or pleasurable
A2Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMoreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefade
US /fed/
UK /feɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause to lose brightness of color
- To lose strength or freshness
A2TOEICMorefade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
A2Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morefeat
US /fit/
UK /fi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Impressive act showing courage or skill
- A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
- Noun
- An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
B1Moreflaw
US /flɔ/
UK /flɔ:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality that makes something imperfect
- A weakness or undesirable quality.
- Transitive Verb
- To impair, damage, or spoil.
B1TOEICMorefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMoregameplay
US /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/
UK /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The plot of a computer or video game
C2Moregaming
US /ˈɡemɪŋ/
UK /'ɡeɪmɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Betting money on sports, horses, games etc.
B1Moregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Moregimmick
US /ˈɡɪmɪk/
UK /ˈgɪmɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Trick or device used to attract or draw attention
C1Moreharvest
US /ˈhɑ:rvɪst/
UK /ˈhɑ:vɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- The time of year to bring crops in from the fields
- Transitive Verb
- To gather ripe crops in from the fields
- To obtain or collect something.
B1TOEICMorehero
US /ˈhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈhɪərəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- Main male character in a book, play or story
A2Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
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 his place
US
UK
- Phrase
- Instead of him; as his substitute.
- In the position or location that belongs to him.
much about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreobjective
US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/
UK /əbˈdʒektɪv/
- Adjective
- Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.
- Noun
- Something you decide you want to do; goal
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreoptimize
US /ˈɑ:ptɪmaɪz/
UK /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make as effective as possible
B2Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moreout of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
A1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepersonally
US /ˈpəsənəli/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/
- Adverb
- By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
A2Moreprimary
US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/
UK /'praɪmərɪ/
- Adjective
- Most important, most basic or essential
- Happening first; earliest
B2Morepure
US /pjʊr/
UK /pjʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not mixed with anything else
- Being morally good
A2Morequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMorereact
US /riˈækt/
UK /rɪ'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Morereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMorerevenge
US /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
UK /rɪ'vendʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- Transitive Verb
- To inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to oneself.
B1Morescoff
US /skɔ:f/
UK /skɒf/
- Intransitive Verb
- To laugh at with contempt and derision
C1Moresharpen
US /ˈʃɑrpən/
UK /'ʃɑ:pən/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something more pointed, e.g. a pencil
A2Moreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMoreslicer
US /'slaɪsə/
UK /'slaɪsə/
- Countable Noun
- Golfer whose shots typically curve to one side
- A machine with a revolving blade for cutting food
A2Moreslicing
US /'slaɪsɪŋ/
UK /'slaɪsɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2Moresmart
US /smɑ:rt/
UK /smɑ:t/
- Adjective
- Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- Looking clean, neat and stylish
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel hurt or upset
- To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
A2TOEICMoresneak
US /snik/
UK /sni:k/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around in a way so no one will see you
- To take something somewhere/give secretly
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around in such a way no one will see you
B2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morespinning out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
- To lose control and rotate rapidly, especially in a vehicle.
A1Morestealth
US /stɛlθ/
UK /stelθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Manner of moving so as to avoid being seen
B2Morestoic
US /ˈstoʊɪk/
UK /ˈstəʊɪk/
- Adjective
- Person who can suffer without complaining
C1Morestorytelling
US /'stɔ:rɪtelɪŋ/
UK /'stɔ:rɪtelɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of telling or relating stories
- Telling lies or stories that are not true
B1Moresubstitution
US /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌsʌbstɪ'tju:ʃn/
- Noun
- Act of replacing one person or thing to do a job
B2Moresuccinct
US /səkˈsɪŋkt/
UK /səkˈsɪŋkt/
- Adjective
- Said in a clear and short way
C1TOEICMoresymbolically
US /sɪmˈbɑlɪkl:ɪ/
UK /sɪm'bɒlɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- By means of symbols
A2Moreto pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
B2Moretrace
US /tres/
UK /treɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an outline to determine a shape
- To find someone or something that has disappeared
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small quantity of something
- A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
B1Moreunnoticed
US /ˌʌnˈnoʊtɪst/
UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊtɪst/
- Adjective
- Without being seen or noticed
B1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morevaried
US /ˈverid/
UK /ˈveərid/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something and make it different
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be changeable, both up and down
- Having been modified or adapted.
A2Morevengeance
US /ˈvɛndʒəns/
UK /'vendʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- The act of inflicting such punishment or retribution.
- Adverb
- To a great or excessive degree; vehemently.
B2Moreveteran
US /ˈvɛtərən/
UK /'vetərən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person experienced through long service
- A person who has served in the military, especially during a war.
- Adjective
- Experienced through long service or practice
B2Morevital
US /'vaɪtl/
UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
B1TOEICMorewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewithout a trace
US
UK
- Phrase
- Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
- Completely; leaving nothing behind.
B2More
Vocabulary
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- spinning out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
- fade away: To disappear slowly
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- without a trace: Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- gaming: Betting money on sports, horses, games etc.
- great: Very good; better than before
- quarter: 25 cents
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- slicing: To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- unnoticed: Without being seen or noticed
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- slowly: In an unhurried or not speedy manner
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- century: Period of 100 years
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- enjoyable: Satisfying or pleasurable
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- quietly: In a quiet manner; making little sound or fuss
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- battle: Military fight between armies
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- symbolically: By means of symbols
- functionally: Capable of serving a purpose well
- harvest: Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- varied: To change something and make it different
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- substitution: Act of replacing one person or thing to do a job
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- sharpen: To make something more pointed, e.g. a pencil
- embodiment: The perfect example of a concept; personification
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- veteran: Person experienced through long service
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- stealth: Manner of moving so as to avoid being seen
- stoic: Person who can suffer without complaining
- gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
- slicer: Golfer whose shots typically curve to one side
- concise: Being brief and to the point; short
- succinct: Said in a clear and short way
- counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
- storytelling: Act of telling or relating stories
- gimmick: Trick or device used to attract or draw attention
- cyborg: Human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices
- scoff: To laugh at with contempt and derision
- dissect: To cut up plant or body into pieces to examine it
- seamlessly: In a flowing, uninterrupted manner
- vengeance: Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
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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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阿多賓 posted on 2013/04/11Ever wondered about the lightning-fast action and insane swordplay in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance? This video dives deep into the game, perfect for fans who want to boost their vocabulary with terms like 'hack and slash' and 'free cutting' while learning about game design! You'll get a fantastic look at Raiden's epic journey and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way.
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