at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebackground
US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Images, color, or information behind the main one
- Someone's personal work and educational history
- Adjective
- Done or existing in a less noticeable or important way
- Hidden or not easily seen
A2TOEICMorecome around
US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/
UK /kʌm əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorelean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morephenomenal
US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/
UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/
- Adjective
- Amazing; remarkable
- Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
B2Moresteep
US /stip/
UK /sti:p/
- Adjective
- Very expensive
- Rising or falling very sharply, as a cliff or hill
- Transitive Verb
- To fill with a certain quality, e.g. history
- To put a thing in a liquid for some time
B1TOEICMorewithout a doubt
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly; definitely.
Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- steep: Very expensive
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
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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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Peak Tram Ride along with stunning views of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbor from The Peak (太平山)
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Jennifer Wu posted on 2014/10/20Ever wondered what it's like to ride the iconic Peak Tram in Hong Kong? This video takes you on a thrilling journey up to Victoria Peak, showcasing breathtaking skyline views and unique cultural details like bamboo scaffolding. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights perfect for any traveler!
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