Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at present: Currently; now
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- get a cut: To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
- off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- go it alone: To act or do something without help or partners.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stay back: To remain behind; not approach or advance.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- thrash out: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or solution.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in terms of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in charge: To be responsible for
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- hang around: To spend time with someone
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- such as: For example; like
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- on to: Toward something; forward
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- blast: To attack someone with words
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- require: To demand that someone does something
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- coalition: Union of separate political parties
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- staff: Employees of a company
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- voluntary: Done or given by their own will and not forced
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- presidential: Concerning the president
- arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
- defence: The process of protecting something from attack
- newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news
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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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Is Donald Trump still interested in Ukraine-Russia peace talks? | BBC Newscast
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大家早安 posted on 2025/04/12Ever wonder if Donald Trump is still focused on Ukraine? This BBC Newscast episode dives into the ongoing war and the shifting dynamics of peace talks, especially concerning the US administration's involvement. You'll get a clearer picture of the complex situation and pick up key phrases for discussing international relations.
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