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airbus
US /'erbʌs/
UK /'eəbʌs/
- Proper Noun
- Jet airliner build by the Airbus Group
C2Moreaircraft
US /ˈɛrˌkræft/
UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle that can fly
C2TOEICMoreallowance
US /əˈlaʊəns/
UK /ə'laʊəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Money that is given to someone regularly
- Noun
- Taking the situation into account
B1TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
brush up
US /brʌʃ ʌp/
UK /brʌʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
A2Morecash cow
US /kæʃ kaʊ/
UK /kæʃ kau/
- Noun
- A business, investment, or product that generates a consistent profit.
A2Morechairman
US /ˈtʃɛrmən/
UK /'tʃeəmən/
- Countable Noun
- A man in charge of a meeting
- The person who leads a company or organization
B1Morecomfort
US /ˈkʌmfət/
UK /'kʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredesirable
US /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
UK /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being wanted; worth try to get
- (Sexually) pleasing; attractive
A2Morediscern
US /dɪˈsɜ:rn/
UK /dɪˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
B2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreeat into
US /it ˈɪntu/
UK /i:t ˈintu/
- other
- To reduce the amount of something, especially money.
B2Moreflexibility
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
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
A2TOEICMoregenerally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreimplement
US /ˈɪmpləmənt/
UK /ˈɪmplɪment/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to do something you plan to do
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A tool
B1TOEICMoreimprint
US /ɪmˈprɪnt/
UK /ɪm'prɪnt/
- Noun
- Mark or figure impressed or printed on something
B2Morein 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 order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein place of
US /ɪn ples ʌv/
UK /in pleis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Instead of; as a substitute for.
in the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinitial
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/
UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/
- Noun
- First letter of your given name
- The beginning or commencement of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To authorize something by writing your initials
- To mark or sign with one's initials.
A2TOEICMorelegacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMoreleisure
US /ˈli:ʒər/
UK /ˈleʒə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time when you have no work to do and can relax
- Activities done for enjoyment during one's free time.
- Adjective
- Relating to or used for relaxation and enjoyment.
B1TOEICMoreloyalty
US /ˈlɔɪəlti/
UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
B2TOEICMoreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremassively
US /'mæsɪvlɪ/
UK /'mæsɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- To a very large degree or in a large manner
B1Moremodest
US /ˈmɑdɪst/
UK /ˈmɒdɪst/
- Adjective
- Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
B1TOEICMoreon point
US
UK
- Adjective
- Perfectly done; exactly right.
- Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
A1Morepandemic
US /pænˈdɛmɪk/
UK /pæn'demɪk/
- Adjective
- (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- Noun
- a pandemic disease
C2Morephilosophy
US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/
UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- Attitude to life that a person has
C1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerevisit
US /riˈvɪzɪt/
UK /ˌri:ˈvɪzɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To talk or think about something again
- To visit some place or someone again
B1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoreslump
US /slʌmp/
UK /slʌmp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To sit, lean or fall down because tired or ill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden reduction in prices, profits or amounts
- Time when an economy becomes less successful
B1TOEICMoresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Moresouthwest
US /saʊθˈwɛst, saʊˈwɛst/
UK /ˌsaʊθ'west/
- Noun
- Location in the southwestern part of an area
B2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morestrip
US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Morestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Moreturn in
US /tɚn ɪn/
UK /tə:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce or achieve a good performance
- To go to bed
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