along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat random
US /æt ˈrændəm/
UK /æt ˈrændəm/
- Phrase
B1Morebeep
US /bip/
UK /bi:p/
- Noun
- Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
C1Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Morebranch out
US /bræntʃ aʊt/
UK /brɑ:ntʃ aut/
- Intransitive Verb
- To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- Phrasal Verb
- To expand or extend one's interests, activities, or business.
- To extend or spread out from a central point.
break down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecondition
US /kənˈdɪʃən/
UK /kənˈdɪʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something to make it better
- To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Disease or other medical problem
- The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
A2Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Moreface off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To oppose one another (often in sports)
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To confront or compete against someone in a direct contest.
- To participate in a faceoff in ice hockey.
A1Morefor one thing
US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/
UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a reason for something.
A1Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Morefor the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
A1Moreget a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a series
US
UK
- Phrase
- Arranged or happening one after another.
- Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
B1Morein 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 other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the long run
US
UK
- Phrase
- Eventually; over a long period of time.
A1Morein the process of
US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/
- Phrase
- During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
A1Morenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreneutral
US /ˈnu:trəl/
UK /ˈnju:trəl/
- Adjective
- Something with pH value of 7
- Having no positive or negative electrical charge
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
- The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
B1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepicked it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire or obtain something.
- To learn something, often without formal instruction.
A1Morepsychology
US /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
UK /saɪ'kɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- Way in which a person or group thinks and behaves
C2Morerat
US /ræt/
UK /ræt/
- Countable Noun
- Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
B1Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morereinforcement
US /ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt, -ˈfors-/
UK /ˌri:ɪn'fɔ:smənt/
- Noun
- Act of strengthening or supporting an army
- Act of strengthening or adding support to
B2TOEICMoreschool of thought
US
UK
- Noun
- A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- A particular approach or method.
B1Morestimulus
US /ˈstɪmjələs/
UK /ˈstɪmjələs/
- Noun
- Something that causes a change
B2Moretouch on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To briefly discuss
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
Vocabulary
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- regardless of
- branch out: To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- have to: Must do
- picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- at random
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- neutral: Something with pH value of 7
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- learning: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- stimulus: Something that causes a change
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- reinforcement: Act of strengthening or supporting an army
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
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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 Train a Brain - Crash Course Psychology #11
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/26Ever wondered why we do the things we do? This Crash Course video dives into the fascinating world of classical and operant conditioning, explaining how behaviorists like Pavlov and Skinner shaped our understanding of learning. You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural insight into psychology!
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