Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- on bail: Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- clamp down on: To take strict measures to control or limit something.
- left open: Not closed, ajar.
- allow for: To take into consideration
- talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- at least: As a minimum
- spilling out of: Currently flowing or rushing out from a place, often in large numbers or quantities.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- from hunger: Motivated or caused by a state of hunger.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- set up
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
- strike: To hit something
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- account: An advantage
- seek: To ask someone for help
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- couple: To join something to something else
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- leave: To go away from; depart
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
- additional: Further or added
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- tick: To function properly or normally
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- hydrogen: Lightest of all chemical elements
- host: Mass; a great number
- corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
- litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
- electricity: Energy generated positive and negative charges
- commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- conform: To agree or be compatible with something else
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- mount: To attach something to something else
- mobility: Ability to move
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- allege: To state without proof
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- dead: Not alive
- violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
- terminate: To bring something to and end or finish
- hunger: Strong desire or need
- impersonation: Imitating the mannerisms of another person
- safeguard: To protect and ensure the safety of
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
- wade: Person's name
- eyesore: Something very ugly and offensive
- empress: Wife of an emperor; woman who rules an empire
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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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FUNDAY News 英語新聞 2025.04.09 | China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ if Trump Raises Tariffs
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蘇恆毅 posted on 2025/04/09Ever wondered how trade wars escalate? This FUNDAY News episode dives into China's strong stance against potential US tariff hikes, perfect for boosting your vocabulary on international affairs and workplace discussions. You'll also get a quick look at fascinating tech like four-legged robots and intriguing current events from around the globe!
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