account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMoreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMoreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebiodegradable
US /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈgreɪdəbl/
UK /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈgreɪdəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
B1Morecarbon
US /ˈkɑrbən/
UK /'kɑ:bən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
B1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredispose of
US /dɪˈspoz ʌv/
UK /disˈpəuz ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- To deal with something quickly and effectively.
A1Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMoreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefill up
US /fɪl ʌp/
UK /fil ʌp/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full.
- To become full.
A1Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Morefix the problem
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
A1Morefootprint
US /ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
UK /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- The effect a person or community has on the environment, expressed as the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
C1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the better
US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/
- Phrase
- Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
A1Morefragile
US /ˈfrædʒəl, -ˌaɪl/
UK /'frædʒaɪl/
- Adjective
- Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- Weak or delicate; easily damaged in health
B2TOEICMorefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMoreget lost
US /ɡɛt lɔst/
UK /ɡet lɔ:st/
- Intransitive Verb
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
- Interjection
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpact
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.
A2TOEICMorein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelaundry
US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
B2Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoffset
US /ˈɔ:fset/
UK /ˈɒfset/
- Transitive Verb
- To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
- Noun
- Compensation or counterbalance
- A printing technique in which the image is transferred to a rubber surface and then to paper.
B1TOEICMoreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreon balance
US /ɑn ˈbæləns/
UK /ɔn ˈbæləns/
- Phrase
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon foot
US /ɑn fʊt/
UK /ɔn fut/
- Phrase
A1Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepack light
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To pack only a few items when traveling.
A2Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMorerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorereusable
US /riˈjuzəbl:/
UK /ˌri:ˈju:zəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be used or got again; sustainable
B1Moresanitation
US /ˌsænɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Water systems that protect people's health
C1Moreset off
US /sɛt ɔf/
UK /set ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start a journey
- To cause something to explode or start working.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to explode.
A1Moreshark fin
US /ʃɑrk fɪn/
UK /ʃɑ:k fin/
- Noun
- A fin on the back of a shark.
- The fin of a shark used as a food ingredient, especially in soup.
B1Moreshort clip
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A brief segment of a video or film.
B1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
sustainability
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
B2Moresustainable
US /səˈsteɪnəbl/
UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of continuing for a long time
- Able to be maintained without running out of
B2Moresustainably
US /səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
UK /səˈsteɪ.nə.bli/
- Adverb
- In a way that can continue over a period of time
C1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moretrash
US /træʃ/
UK /træʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoreturn 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.
A1Morevouch for
US /vaʊtʃ fɔr/
UK /vaʊtʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
wildlife
US /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
UK /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
- Uncountable Noun
- All wild animals
B1More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- turn on
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- on foot
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- pack light: To pack only a few items when traveling.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- on balance
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- set off: To start a journey
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- per year: For each year; annually.
- fill up
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
- dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- shark fin: A fin on the back of a shark.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- short clip: A brief segment of a video or film.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- address: Exact street location of a place
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- sanitation: Water systems that protect people's health
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- leave: To go away from; depart
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- fill: To make something full
- offset: To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
- footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- biodegradable: Capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
- wildlife: All wild animals
- reusable: Able to be used or got again; sustainable
- sustainably: In a way that can continue over a period of time
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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 2025/08/04Dreaming of exploring the world responsibly? This video is packed with awesome tips for sustainable travel, from reducing your carbon footprint to choosing eco-lodges. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary and practical advice to become a more conscious traveler!
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