Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the moment: At this time; now
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- have to: Must do
- rust belt: A region in the northeastern United States that was formerly dominated by industry.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for instance: As an example.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in terms of
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- from one day to the next: Suddenly or very quickly, often overnight.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- other places: Different locations or areas
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- instance: An example of something; case
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- likelihood: Chance that something might happen
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- leave: To go away from; depart
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- crop: Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
- tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- rust: Reddish brown color
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- weirdly: In an odd or strange way
- constituency: Group of voters in a specific area
- vigour: Energy, strength, or good health
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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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Could Trump's tariffs shrink the US economy? | 100 Days of Trump | BBC Americast
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程冠傑 posted on 2025/05/03Ever wondered how tariffs might actually impact the economy? This BBC Americast episode dives deep into Donald Trump's trade policies, explaining complex ideas like supply chains and reshoring in a way that's super relevant to small businesses. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and get a real feel for the economic debates happening right now!
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