Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- have to: Must do
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- such as: For example; like
- cash flow
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- financial: Involving money
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- huge: Very very large
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- account: An advantage
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- due: When something is required or expected
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- datum: Item of factual information
- stagger: To greatly surprise someone
- repay: To do in return for something done for you
- restructure: To change or organize something in a different way
- unfinished: Not yet ended; not complete; still being done
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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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Inside China’s Property Collapse (Evergrande Disaster)
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松崎洋介 posted on 2025/05/26Ever wondered what's really going on with China's massive property market? This video dives deep into the Evergrande disaster, explaining the complex factors like population decline and offering advanced vocabulary you can use in business discussions. You'll gain fascinating insights into the global economic impact and learn key terms that are super useful for investors and homebuyers alike!
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