Vocabulary
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- next to: Being located along side another
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- have to: Must do
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- shift: To change in position or direction
- underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- trend: Current style or fashion
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- automatic: Done without conscious thought
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- fill: To make something full
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- diner: Person who dines; customer in restaurant
- overtime: Extra time in a sports game
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- inconvenient: Causing difficulty, discomfort, or problems
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- headquarter: Main office of a company or organisation
- vend: To offer something for sale or to sell something
- oolong: A type of Chinese tea
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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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Engineer invents ramen vending machine used at Tesla|Taiwan News
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/04/17Ever wondered how to get a steaming bowl of ramen in just 90 seconds? This video dives into a cool invention by a Taiwanese engineer that's even used at Tesla, perfect for learning practical phrases about food tech and daily convenience! You'll pick up vocabulary related to quick eats and commuting, all while exploring a fun aspect of Taiwanese culture.
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