Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- in terms of
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- such as: For example; like
- for instance: As an example.
- come off it: Used to express disbelief or disagreement.
- arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- original ideas: New and creative thoughts or concepts.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- require: To demand that someone does something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- century: Period of 100 years
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- hub: Center of action or interest
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- reminiscent: Suggestive of; tending to remind you of
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- great: Very good; better than before
- footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- configuration: A shape or outline; a method of arrangement
- vertically: In an up and down position
- utilitarian: Intended to be useful; plain; practical
- depart: To die
- pier: Strong post that helps support something
- linear: Made of lines
- tarmac: Rock and tar used to make roads
- boomerang: Curved piece of wood thrown as a weapon
- radial: Having straight lines coming out from the center
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/02/09Ever wondered what makes an airport truly great? This video dives into the fascinating world of airport design, exploring the balance between functionality and beauty with insights from architects. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to architecture and travel while learning about iconic designs like the TWA Flight Center!
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