ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreacademic
US /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
UK /ˌækə'demɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Educator teaching at a college or university
- A subject taught at schools and universities.
B1Morealign
US /əˈlaɪn/
UK /əˈlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
B2Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morechange over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To switch from one thing to another.
A2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Morecomprehend
US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
UK /ˌkɒmprɪ'hend/
- Transitive Verb
- To understand the meaning of
- To include or contain something
B1Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMorediscern
US /dɪˈsɜ:rn/
UK /dɪˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
B2TOEICMoreeffectively
US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/
- Adverb
- In a way that produces the desired result
B1Moreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Morefoundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
C1TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidentify
US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/
UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate who or what someone or something is
- To say exactly what something is
B1TOEICMoreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMoreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreregulate
US /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/
UK /ˈregjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To control something with rules or laws
- To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
A2TOEICMorerelevant
US /ˈrɛləvənt/
UK /ˈreləvənt/
- Adjective
- Having an effect on an issue; related or current
A2TOEICMoresentimental
US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/
- Adjective
- Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
B1Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- change over: To switch from one thing to another.
- have to: Must do
- check out
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- evolve: To develop certain features
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- comprehend: To understand the meaning of
- discern: To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
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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 2025/07/22Ever wondered how to understand and manage your emotions better? This video dives into emotional intelligence, explaining key concepts like emotion perception and regulation with practical tips you can use daily! You'll also boost your English with complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary, making it a win-win for your mind and your language skills!
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