anchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
UK /'æŋkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMoredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMorediagnostic
US /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑstɪk/
UK /ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning finding out the cause of a problem
B1Morefinish with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship
A1Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreleadership
US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/
UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Morenegotiator
US /nɪˈɡoʃɪˌetɚ/
UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person holding a discussion to reach agreement
B1TOEICMorepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Moreremote
US /rɪˈmot/
UK /rɪ'məʊt/
- Adjective
- Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
- Noun
- Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
A2TOEICMoreremotely
US /rɪˈmoʊtli/
UK /rɪˈməʊtli/
- Adverb
- In a remote way
A2Morerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMoretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- finish with: To end a relationship
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- master: To gain control over something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- business: A company formed for making profit
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- remotely: In a remote way
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- diagnostic: Concerning finding out the cause of a problem
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- package: Box or container items are placed in for mailing
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- negotiator: Person holding a discussion to reach agreement
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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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Negotiation Tip - Making Effective Requests
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/26Ever wondered how to ask for what you want and actually get it? This video breaks down powerful negotiation tactics like 'anchoring' and 'framing' to help you make effective requests, especially for things like pitching a remote work setup! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical workplace skills that are perfect for team leaders.
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