academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
A1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
award
US /əˈwɔrd/
UK /ə'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a prize for doing something well
- Countable Noun
- Prize given to you because you did something well
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.
A1Morebreak from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
A1Morecultural phenomenon
US
UK
- Noun
- A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
C1Moredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoredrama
US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/
UK /'drɑ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- Exciting, emotional event or series of events
A2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefilm studio
US
UK
- Noun
- A facility where motion pictures are produced, including sound stages, editing rooms, and other production resources.
B1Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMoreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMoreice storm
US
UK
- Noun
A1Morein detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein 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 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.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lust
US /lʌst/
UK /lʌst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sexual desire
B2Moremake into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To transform something into something else.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreride with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
scheduled for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1More
Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- ice storm
- ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- such as: For example; like
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- film studio: A facility where motion pictures are produced, including sound stages, editing rooms, and other production resources.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- make into: To transform something into something else.
- scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- lust: Sexual desire
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- movie: Motion picture; film
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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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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