achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMorebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased 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.
A1Morecab
US /kæb/
UK /kæb/
- Countable Noun
- A taxi
A2Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMoreconvenient
US /kənˈvinjənt/
UK /kənˈvi:niənt/
- Adjective
- Allowing you to do something with less trouble
A2Moreeducation
US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- Process of giving or receiving teaching
A2TOEICMoreenormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
A2Moreentrepreneur
US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/
UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Businessperson who develops new businesses
- A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
B2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefill out
US /fɪl aʊt/
UK /fil aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become fatter
- To complete a form by adding information needed
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Moregambler
US /ˈɡæmbəl/
UK /'ɡæmblə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who bets money on the outcome of events
B1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morehook up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet or connect with someone.
- To begin a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.
A1Moreidentity
US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Moreintelligent
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/
UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
- Adjective
- Smart; able to think and reason
- Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
A2Morelifestyle
US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/
- Noun
- The type of life that you have; the way you live
B1TOEICMoremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
mentor
US /'mentɔ:r/
UK /'mentɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Experienced or wise person who advises others
- Transitive Verb
- To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
B2TOEICMorepersonally
US /ˈpəsənəli/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/
- Adverb
- By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
A2Moreretire
US /rɪˈtaɪr/
UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop taking part in a competition or game
- To quit having jobs because you are old
A2TOEICMoresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moreteen
US /tin/
UK /ti:n/
- Noun
- Teenager
B1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretransform
US /trænsˈfɔrm/
UK /træns'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape completely in a good way
- To convert from one form or substance into another.
C2Moretrouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
A2TOEICMoreunethical
US /ʌnˈeθɪkl/
UK /ʌnˈeθɪkl/
- Adjective
- Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
B1Moreworthy
US /ˈwɚði/
UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/
- Adjective
- Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
B1More
Vocabulary
- fill out: To become fatter
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- hook up with: To meet or connect with someone.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- amount: Quantity of something
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- leave: To go away from; depart
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- fill: To make something full
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
- cab: A taxi
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- unethical: Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- gambler: Person who bets money on the outcome of events
- teen: Teenager
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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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為什麼大多數人都無法達成長遠的目標？► 這一分鐘，改變了他的命運... - John Assaraf 亞薩拉夫（中英字幕）
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hu posted on 2025/03/05Ever wonder why some goals just slip away? This video dives into the mindset behind achieving long-term success, featuring a powerful story of transformation and second chances. You'll pick up practical insights on commitment and learn simple sentence structures through a relatable, motivational talk!
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