action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreaffable
US /ˈæfəbəl/
UK /ˈæfəbl/
- Adjective
- Likable; friendly and easy to talk to
C1TOEICMoreamusing
US /əˈmjuzɪŋ/
UK /əˈmju:zɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- Adjective
- Making someone laugh or feel happy
B2Moreappearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMorearcade
US /ɑ:rˈkeɪd/
UK /ɑ:ˈkeɪd/
- Noun
- Covered passageway with shops on either side
B2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Morebay
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.
B1Morebedrock
US /ˈbɛdˌrɑk/
UK /'bedrɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fundamental idea underlying a concept
- Solid rock under the level of soil in the ground
C1Morebewilder
US /bɪˈwɪldɚ/
UK /bɪ'wɪldə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To deeply confuse someone emotionally
C1TOEICMorebicker
US /ˈbɪkɚ/
UK /ˈbɪkə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To argue about unimportant things
C1Moreblink
US /blɪŋk/
UK /blɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- To shine with a flickering light.
- Noun
- A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
- A brief flash of light.
B1Moreblockbuster
US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/
UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/
- Noun
- Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
C1Morebrilliance
US /ˈbrɪljəns/
UK /'brɪlɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great amount of skill or intelligence
- The (great amount of) brightness of something
B2Morebrood
US /brud/
UK /bru:d/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of birds) to hatch or sit on eggs
- To think moodily or anxiously about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The young of certain animals especially birds
B2Morecameo
US /ˈkæmioʊ/
UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/
- Noun
- Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
C1TOEICMorecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecelebrity
US /səˈlɛbrɪti/
UK /sə'lebrətɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being well-known or famous.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecheer
US /tʃɪr/
UK /tʃiə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of happiness or optimism
- Transitive Verb
- To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
- To make someone feel happier or less worried
A2Morecheer up
US /tʃɪr ʌp/
UK /tʃiə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become happier or less upset
A2Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Morecontestant
US /kənˈtɛstənt, ˈkɑnˌtɛstənt/
UK /kənˈtestənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who participates in a competition
B1Morecontrary
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/
UK /'kɒntrərɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- Going against authority, a parent, or the rules
- Adverb
- In opposition to.
B1Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Moredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMoredialogue
US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/
UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conversation between two or more individuals
- A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
B1Moreemmy
US /ˈɛmi/
UK /ˈemi/
- Proper Noun
- Annual award for achievements in US TV
C1Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Moreensemble
US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/
UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of things, people working together
- A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Adverb
- Together or at the same time.
- In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
B2Morefame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
B1TOEICMorefiercely
US /ˈfɪrslɪ/
UK /fɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In an emotionally violent manner
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefleet
US /flit/
UK /fli:t/
- Countable Noun
- Group of ships under one commander
- Adjective
- able to run quickly
B1TOEICMoreforeshadow
US /fɔ:rˈʃædoʊ/
UK /fɔ:ˈʃædəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To be a sign of future events
C2Moregasoline
US /ˈɡæsəˌlin, ˌɡæsəˈlin/
UK /ˈgæsəli:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- The industry related to the production, distribution, and sale of gasoline.
B2TOEICMorego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoer
US /ˈɡoɚ/
UK /ˈɡəuə/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who does something excitedly
B1Moregorgeous
US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/
UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpression
US /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
UK /ɪmˈpreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- Act of pressing into a material to make a pattern
B1TOEICMorein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMoremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremulti
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
B1Moremystic
US /ˈmɪstɪk/
UK /'mɪstɪk/
- Noun
- Person who practices religious rites
B2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Morepageant
US /ˈpædʒənt/
UK /'pædʒənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rich and spectacular ceremony
- A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.
B2Morepeculiar
US /pɪˈkjuljɚ/
UK /pɪ'kju:lɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not usual or normal; strange
B1TOEICMoreprincipal
US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/
- Noun
- Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- Head teacher of a school
- Adjective
- Being the main or most important
A2TOEICMoreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Morerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMorescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreshine through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To emit light through something.
- To be clearly apparent; to be easily noticed.
A2Moreshowcase
US /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/
UK /ˈʃəʊkeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- Setting to display something to best effect
- Transitive Verb
- To display something to best effect
C1Moreslayer
US /'sleɪə/
UK /'sleɪə/
- Countable Noun
- A killer or murderer
B2Moresteamer
US /ˈstimɚ/
UK /ˈsti:mə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Ship with funnels, driven by steam engines
B2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
B2Moreturn in
US /tɚn ɪn/
UK /tə:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce or achieve a good performance
- To go to bed
A1Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevampire
US /ˈvæmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
B2Morewatermelon
US /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən, ˈwɑtə-/
UK /ˈwɔ:təmelən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large oblong or roundish melon with a green skin
B1Moreyup
US /jʌp/
UK /jʌp/
- Noun
- Another way of saying 'yes'
B2More
Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- shine through: To emit light through something.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- lead to: To result in some action
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- cheer up: To make or become happier or less upset
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- check out
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- role: Character played by an actor
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- amusing: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- fiercely: In an emotionally violent manner
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- ensemble: Group of things, people working together
- dead: Not alive
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- arcade: Covered passageway with shops on either side
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- pageant: Rich and spectacular ceremony
- brood: (Of birds) to hatch or sit on eggs
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- contestant: Person who participates in a competition
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
- bedrock: Fundamental idea underlying a concept
- brilliance: Great amount of skill or intelligence
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- bicker: To argue about unimportant things
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- slayer: A killer or murderer
- movie: Motion picture; film
- bewilder: To deeply confuse someone emotionally
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- mystic: Person who practices religious rites
- foreshadow: To be a sign of future events
- watermelon: Large oblong or roundish melon with a green skin
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- player: Machine that plays recorded material
- affable: Likable; friendly and easy to talk to
- yup: Another way of saying 'yes'
- steamer: Ship with funnels, driven by steam engines
- goer: Someone who does something excitedly
- emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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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 2025/05/23Think you know your favorite movie stars? You'll be amazed to see some of the biggest names in Hollywood pop up in the most unexpected places before they were famous! This video is a fun way to spot blink-and-miss cameos and pick up on simple sentence structures used in casual conversation.
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