aircraft
US /ˈɛrˌkræft/
UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle that can fly
C2TOEICMorealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreaviation
US /ˌeviˈeʃən,ˌævi-/
UK /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Science or practice of flying aircraft
B2Morebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Moreblade
US /bled/
UK /bleɪd/
- Noun
- One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- Sharp edge used for cutting
B1Morebolt
US /boʊlt/
UK /bəʊlt/
- Noun
- Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- Piece of metal for joining two things together
- Transitive Verb
- To lock by putting a piece of metal across a door
B1TOEICMorecame off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
A1Morecollision
US /kəˈlɪʒən/
UK /kəˈlɪʒn/
- Noun
- Act of crashing into someone or something else
- A clash of opposing ideas or interests.
B2Moreemergency
US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden event needing an immediate action
- A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
- Adjective
- Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
- Designed for use in an emergency.
A2TOEICMoreexecutive
US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
A2TOEICMorefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefatigue
US /fəˈtiɡ/
UK /fəˈti:g/
- Uncountable Noun
- Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- Being very tired
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone or something to become very tired
B2Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Moregather
US /ˈɡæðɚ/
UK /ˈgæðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring objects together into one place
- To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
- Noun
- Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
A2TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehelicopter
US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/
UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- Transitive Verb
- To transport by helicopter
B1TOEICMorein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Moreincident
US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- A political event that causes difficulties.
A2Moreinvestigate
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to find out facts; to carry out research
A2Moreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorejersey
US /ˈdʒə:zi/
UK /'dʒɜ:zɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
B2Morejet
US /dʒɛt/
UK /dʒet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- A pipe that water or gas goes through
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
- To travel on a jet plane
B1TOEICMorelift
US /lɪft/
UK /lɪft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
A2Moremedical
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
UK /ˈmedɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- Noun
- A health check or test
A2Moremove along
US /muv əˈlɔŋ/
UK /mu:v əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make progress; advance.
- To tell someone to leave or keep moving.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon the scene
US /ɑn ði sin/
UK /ɔn ðə si:n/
- Phrase
- Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- Involved or active in a particular area or activity.
B1Morepier
US /pɪr/
UK /pɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Strong post that helps support something
- Long structure built over the water to tie boats
B2Morepilot
US /ˈpaɪlət/
UK /'paɪlət/
- Transitive Verb
- To conduct a small practice experiment
- To fly a plane; to direct a ship
- Noun
- Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
A2Morepropeller
US /prəˈpɛlɚ/
UK /prəˈpelə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Device with blades that move a plane or boat
B2Moreregularly
US /ˈregjələrli/
UK /ˈregjələli/
- Adverb
- At the usual time each day, week, or month
- In a normal or customary way.
B1TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorerotor
US /ˈroʊtə(r)/
UK /ˈrəʊtə(r)/
- Noun
- Rotating part of an electrical machine
B2Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMorescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshaft
US /ʃæft/
UK /ʃɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To ruin the plans or prospects of others
- Noun
- Vertical, sloping passageway leading to a surface
B2Moreshoreline
US /ˈʃɔ:rlaɪn/
UK /ˈʃɔ:laɪn/
- Noun
- Boundary line between land and water
C2Moresightseeing
US /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/
UK /ˈsaɪtsi:ɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- Adjective
- Relating to the activity of visiting interesting places.
C2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morespiral
US /ˈspaɪrəl/
UK /'spaɪrəl/
- Noun
- A continuous curve round a central point
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in a continuous curve round a point
B2Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moreunable
US /ʌnˈebəl/
UK /ʌnˈeɪbl/
- Adjective
- Not being able to do something
B1TOEICMoreunseen
US /ʌnˈsin/
UK /ˌʌnˈsi:n/
- Participle
- Not having been seen or able to be seen
B1Morewreckage
US /ˈrɛkɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrekɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
B2More
Vocabulary
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- move along: To make progress; advance.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- aviation: Science or practice of flying aircraft
- investigation: Search for information about something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- land: Region or country
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- area: Amount of measured space
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- wreckage: Remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- shaft: To ruin the plans or prospects of others
- pier: Strong post that helps support something
- unable: Not being able to do something
- propeller: Device with blades that move a plane or boat
- shoreline: Boundary line between land and water
- rotor: Rotating part of an electrical machine
- unseen: Not having been seen or able to be seen
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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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Hudson River helicopter crash kills family of five | BBC News
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程冠傑 posted on 2025/04/12Dive into the details of the tragic Hudson River helicopter crash that claimed a family of five. You'll get a close look at the NTSB investigation and learn advanced vocabulary related to aviation safety and complex sentence structures.
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