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【TED】Nancy Kanwisher: A neural portrait of the human mind (Nancy Kanwisher: A neural portrait of the human mind)┃VoiceTube - Learning English through Videos

## Vocabulary

* **look at**: To use your eyes to focus on something
* **in fact**: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
* **feel for**: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
* **figure out**: To understand the behavior of someone
* **of course**: Sure ; Certainly
* **in addition to**: Besides; as well as
* **the following**: Next in order or sequence.
* **run through**: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
* **fly through**: To move or pass through something very quickly.
* **nose over**: To fall forward or pitch headfirst, especially when riding something.
* **picks up**: To catch a criminal and take to police station
* **based on**: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
* **set out**: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
* **look for**: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
* **rule out**: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
* **of any kind**: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
* **on and off**: Intermittently; not continuously.
* **turn on**
* **mess with**: To interfere with or tamper with something.
* **with it**: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
* **on the surface**: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
* **turned out**: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
* **in red**: Marked or written using the colour red.
* **to the left**: In or toward the left direction.
* **talking about**: To discuss a particular topic.
* **on the inside**: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
* **in green**: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
* **next to**: Being located along side another
* **think about**: To consider something carefully.
* **go on**: To continue doing something
* **in the first place**: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
* **for example**: As an illustration or instance.
* **in the world**: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
* **in essence**: Used to summarize the main point.
* **of all time**: The best or most significant in history.
* **specific**: Precise; particular; just about that thing
* **mental**: Concerning the mind
* **brain**: To strike someone forcefully on the head
* **mind**: To be bothered or upset by something
* **region**: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
* **part**: Division of a book
* **surface**: To give (road) a top layer
* **show**: To be easily seen or displayed
* **similar**: Nearly the same; alike
* **involve**: To have or be included as a part of something
* **bottom**: The part of your body you sit on
* **human**: A person; a man, woman or child
* **respond**: To answer something or someone
* **flow**: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
* **face**: To cover a surface with something like paint

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* ###### based on  
US  
UK  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.  
   * Preposition  
   * Using something as the main idea or foundation.  
   * Relying on something as evidence or justification.  
A1  
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* ###### bottom  
US /ˈbɑtəm/  
UK /'bɒtəm/  
   * Noun  
   * The part of your body you sit on  
   * Lowest position, often in a company or contest  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To hit the lowest part of something  
   * To provide with a bottom.  
A2TOEIC  
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* ###### feel for  
US /fil fɔr/  
UK /fi:l fɔ:/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.  
   * To try to find something by touching it.  
A1  
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* ###### figure out  
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/  
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To understand the behavior of someone  
   * To think through logically to find a solution  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To understand or find an answer to something.  
   * To find a solution to a problem or understand something.  
A1  
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* ###### flow  
US /flo/  
UK /fləʊ/  
   * Intransitive Verb  
   * To move steadily and easily in a certain direction  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * Amount of something that moves through an area  
A2  
[More ](/definition/flow)
* ###### fly through  
US  
UK  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To move or pass through something very quickly.  
   * To complete something quickly and easily.  
A1  
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* ###### for example  
US  
UK  
   * Phrase  
   * As an illustration or instance.  
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* ###### go on  
US /ɡo ɑn/  
UK /ɡəu ɔn/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To continue doing something  
   * To happen (usually negative)  
   * Interjection  
   * Used to encourage someone  
A1  
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* ###### in addition to  
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/  
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/  
   * Preposition  
   * Besides; as well as  
   * Phrase  
   * Besides; as well as.  
   * Furthermore; moreover.  
B1  
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* ###### in essence  
US /ɪn ˈɛsəns/  
UK /in ˈesns/  
   * Phrase  
   * Used to summarize the main point.  
   * Relating to the most important aspect of something.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/in essence)
* ###### in 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.  
C1  
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* ###### in green  
US /ɪn ɡrin/  
UK /ɪn ɡri:n/  
   * other  
   * Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.  
B2  
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* ###### in red  
US /ɪn rɛd/  
UK /in red/  
   * Phrase  
   * Marked or written using the colour red.  
   * Adjective  
   * Operating at a financial loss; in debt.  
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* ###### in the first place  
US  
UK  
   * Phrase  
   * To begin with; as the first point or consideration.  
   * From the beginning; initially.  
A1  
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* ###### in the world  
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/  
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/  
   * Phrase  
   * Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief  
   * Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense  
A1  
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* ###### involve  
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.  
A2TOEIC  
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* ###### look at  
US /lʊk æt/  
UK /luk æt/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To use your eyes to focus on something  
   * To focus your eyes on something carefully  
A1  
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* ###### look for  
US /lʊk fɔr/  
UK /luk fɔ:/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To try to find a thing or person that is lost  
   * To expect or anticipate something.  
A1  
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* ###### mental  
US /ˈmɛntl/  
UK /ˈmentl/  
   * Adjective  
   * Concerning the mind  
A2TOEIC  
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* ###### mess with  
US  
UK  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To interfere with or tamper with something.  
   * To provoke or annoy someone.  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To interfere with or tamper with something.  
   * To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.  
B1  
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* ###### next to  
US /nɛkst tu/  
UK /nekst tu:/  
   * Preposition  
   * Being located along side another  
   * In comparison with  
   * Adverb  
   * Almost; nearly  
A1  
[More ](/definition/next to)
* ###### nose over  
US /noʊz ˈoʊvɚ/  
UK /nəʊz ˈəuvə/  
   * other  
   * To fall forward or pitch headfirst, especially when riding something.  
C1  
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* ###### of all time  
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/  
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/  
   * Adjective  
   * The best or most significant in history.  
   * Phrase  
   * Ever; in all of history.  
A1  
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* ###### of any kind  
US  
UK  
   * Phrase  
   * Of any type or variety whatsoever.  
   * To any degree or extent.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/of any kind)
* ###### of course  
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/  
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/  
   * Adverb  
   * Sure ; Certainly  
   * Phrase  
   * For sure; certainly  
A2  
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* ###### on and off  
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/  
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/  
   * Adverb  
   * Intermittently; not continuously.  
   * Adjective  
   * Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/on and off)
* ###### on the inside  
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/  
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/  
   * Phrase  
   * Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.  
   * In prison; incarcerated.  
   * Adjective  
   * Possessing secret or confidential information.  
A1  
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* ###### on the surface  
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/  
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/  
   * Phrase  
   * Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.  
   * Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.  
B2  
[More ](/definition/on the surface)
* ###### picks up  
US  
UK  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To catch a criminal and take to police station  
   * To start again where you left off  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.  
   * Collects someone or something.  
A1  
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* ###### region  
US /ˈridʒən/  
UK /'ri:dʒən/  
   * Noun (Countable/Uncountable)  
   * Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.  
   * A part of the body  
A2TOEIC  
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* ###### respond  
US /rɪˈspɑnd/  
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/  
   * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)  
   * To answer something or someone  
   * To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/respond)
* ###### rule out  
US /rul aʊt/  
UK /ru:l aut/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/rule out)
* ###### run through  
US  
UK  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To pierce with a sharp pointed object  
   * To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play  
A1  
[More ](/definition/run through)
* ###### set out  
US /sɛt aʊt/  
UK /set aut/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To arrange something in an orderly fashion  
   * To give in detail in writing  
A1  
[More ](/definition/set out)
* ###### specific  
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/  
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/  
   * Adjective  
   * Precise; particular; just about that thing  
   * Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing  
A2  
[More ](/definition/specific)
* ###### surface  
US /ˈsɚfəs/  
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To give (road) a top layer  
   * Intransitive Verb  
   * To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown  
   * To come to the top of something; emerge  
A2TOEIC  
[More ](/definition/surface)
* ###### talking about  
US  
UK  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To discuss a particular topic.  
   * To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/talking about)
* ###### the following  
US  
UK  
   * Adjective  
   * Next in order or sequence.  
   * Uncountable Noun  
   * What is about to be said or written.  
B1  
[More ](/definition/the following)
* ###### think about  
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/  
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To consider something carefully.  
   * To remember or call to mind.  
A1  
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* ###### to the left  
US  
UK  
   * Phrase  
   * In or toward the left direction.  
   * Situated on the left side of.  
[More ](/definition/to the left)
* ###### turn on  
US /tɚn ɑn/  
UK /tə:n ɔn/  
   * Phrasal Verb  
   * To cause someone to be interested or excited  
   * Transitive Verb  
   * To activate or switch on a device or appliance.  
   * To suddenly attack or criticize someone.  
A1  
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* ###### turned 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.  
A1  
[More ](/definition/turned out)
* ###### with it  
US /wɪð ɪt/  
UK /wið it/  
   * Adjective  
   * Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.  
   * Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.  
A1  
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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* brave  
adj. Having courage
* comfort zone  
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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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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adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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# 【TED】Nancy Kanwisher: A neural portrait of the human mind (Nancy Kanwisher: A neural portrait of the human mind)

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Ever wondered how your brain recognizes a face? Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience with Nancy Kanwisher as she explores brain specialization using incredible Functional MRI insights! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to brain mapping and face recognition, making this a super engaging way to boost your English.

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