bright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreflat
US /flæt/
UK /flæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- The smooth or level part of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share an apartment with someone
- To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
A2Morefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morein the driver's seat
US
UK
- Idiom
- In a position of control or authority.
A1Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremirror
US /ˈmɪrɚ/
UK /'mɪrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- An accurate impression or picture of something
- Transitive Verb
- To reflect (an image)
- To have similar qualities to something else
A2Morepearl
US /pɜ:rl/
UK /pɜ:l/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ball formed in oysters used in jewelry
- Someone, something that is admired, among the best
B1Moreroof
US /ruf,rʊf/
UK /ru:f/
- Noun
- Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- Cover or top of a building or car
- Transitive Verb
- To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
A2Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moreshield from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To protect someone or something from harm or damage.
talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreturn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
A1Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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
A1Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMorewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- turn off
- turn on
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- shield from: To protect someone or something from harm or damage.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- check out
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- call: A order or request for action
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- pearl: Person's name
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
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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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咩咩 posted on 2014/11/30Ever felt lost trying to talk about cars in English? This video is your ultimate guide to mastering car vocabulary, from the steering wheel to the trunk, with practical terms you can use daily! You'll pick up tons of useful words and phrases that make conversations about vehicles a breeze.
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