Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
- under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
- fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in terms of
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- by the book: According to the rules; strictly
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- time off work: A period when you are not working; absence from work.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- at least: As a minimum
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- account: An advantage
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- option: A choice
- couple: To join something to something else
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- procedure: A medical operation
- act: To behave in a certain way
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- embryo: Tiny plant stored inside a seed
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- uterus: Inside part of female animals where young develop
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- discard: To take a card out of your hand in a card game
- surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
- heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
- donor: Someone giving money or gifts to support a cause
- gay: Happy and bright
- surrogacy: Act of being used in place of another
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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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Why are some countries banning surrogacy? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service
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張雯婷 posted on 2025/04/02Ever wondered why some countries are banning surrogacy? This episode of The Global Story dives deep into the complex laws and ethical debates surrounding gestational surrogacy, giving you a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary on reproductive rights and cultural issues. You'll gain a richer understanding of this global topic while picking up advanced terms and exploring different viewpoints!
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