Vocabulary
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- push down: To apply pressure to something from above, forcing it downwards.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- per year: For each year; annually.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- financial: Involving money
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- military: Army or armed forces
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- chill: State of being a little cold
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
- ignite: To catch fire
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
- evaporate: To pass off or away; to disappear
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
- great: Very good; better than before
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- deep: Complex and important
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- part: Division of a book
- area: Amount of measured space
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
- downturn: Worsening of business or economic activity
- harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
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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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張晨超 posted on 2025/03/13Worried about a recession? This video breaks down the latest economic news, including market selloffs and tariff uncertainty, giving you practical vocabulary for workplace discussions. You'll also get a fascinating look at an underwater salvage operation, making it a great way to boost your knowledge and listening skills!
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