Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in terms of
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- behind the wheel: In control of a vehicle; driving.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
- as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at least: As a minimum
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- deal with
- got to: To arrive at some place
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- huge: Very very large
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fully: Completely or entirely
- hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- reinforcement: Act of strengthening or supporting an army
- point: An item to be discussed
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- expansion: Making or becoming larger
- glitch: Small problem, fault preventing something working
- datum: Item of factual information
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- pony: Small young horse
- optimization: Efforts to make as effective as possible
- iterative: Marked by iteration; repeating
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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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Pony.ai CEO on the future of autonomous driving and AI
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