apartment
US /əˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /əˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
A2TOEICMoreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMorearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Morebalcony
US /ˈbælkəni/
UK /'bælkənɪ/
- Noun
- Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
B1Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Moreborder
US /ˈbɔrdɚ/
UK /'bɔ:də(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be right next to another country or state
- To form the edge of something
- Noun
- Outer part or edge of something
- Line separating one country, state from another
A2TOEICMorebutter
US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈbʌt.ə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- Transitive Verb
- To spread butter on bread
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecheese
US /tʃiz/
UK /tʃi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile broadly for a photograph
A2Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
darling
US /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
UK /'dɑ:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dearly loved person
A2Moredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMoredowntown
US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
- Adjective
- Located in the business part of a town
- (informal) Fashionable, trendy, or cool.
- Noun
- The main business or commercial area of a city.
B2TOEICMoreexplore
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
A2TOEICMorefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefork
US /fɔ:rk/
UK /fɔ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To divide or separate into two branches
- Noun
- Place where a road, tree divides into two branches
- Tool with 4-5 points for eating or digging
A2Morefortress
US /ˈfɔ:rtrəs/
UK /ˈfɔ:trəs/
- Countable Noun
- Military buildings providing protection
B2Moregoat
US /goʊt/
UK /gəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with beard and horns
B2Moregot 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
A1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morekind of lost
US
UK
- Phrase
- Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
- Feeling without purpose or direction in life; uncertain about one's goals or path.
A1Morekind of sad
US
UK
- Phrase
- Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
- Moderately sad; not extremely upset, but not happy either.
A1Morekitchen
US /ˈkɪtʃən/
UK /ˈkɪtʃɪn/
- Noun
- Place where food is cooked
A2Moremash
US /mæʃ/
UK /mæʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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.
A1Morepasta
US /ˈpɑ:stə/
UK /ˈpæstə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
B1Morepita
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Usually small round flat bread
C2Morequaint
US /kwent/
UK /kweɪnt/
- Adjective
- Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
B2Moreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Morestay 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.
stuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Morethoughtful
US /ˈθɔtfəl/
UK /ˈθɔ:tfl/
- Adjective
- Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- Engaged in or characterized by careful thought
B1Morethumbs 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.
A1Moretoll
US /tol/
UK /təʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- Number of people hurt or killed in a disaster
- Intransitive Verb
- (Bell) to ring in a slow, loud and repeated way
B2TOEICMoretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMorewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Moreyogurt
US /ˈjoɡət/
UK /ˈjəʊgət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Custard-like food made from curdled milk
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on to: Toward something; forward
- have to: Must do
- check out
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- kind of sad: Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
- kind of lost: Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- great: Very good; better than before
- fortress: Military buildings providing protection
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- quaint: Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- area: Amount of measured space
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- voila
- apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
- downtown: Located in the business part of a town
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- fork: To divide or separate into two branches
- butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- darling: Dearly loved person
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- goat: Small animal with beard and horns
- pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
- yogurt: Custard-like food made from curdled milk
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- kitchen: Place where food is cooked
- pita: Usually small round flat bread
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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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My First Trip to Serbia Exploring Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor, and Belgrade
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/11Dreaming of exploring Serbia? This video is your perfect guide, taking you through Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor, and Belgrade while sharing practical tips for budget travel and delicious local eats! You'll pick up useful phrases for everyday situations and get a real feel for Serbian culture along the way.
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