at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecomfort
US /ˈkʌmfət/
UK /'kʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make distressed person feel better
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
- State of being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Morefor a change
US /fɔr e tʃendʒ/
UK /fɔ: ə tʃeindʒ/
- Phrase
- As something different from what is usual or normal.
A1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
passion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerat race
US /ræt res/
UK /ræt reis/
- Noun
- A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
- A strenuous, wearisome, and usually competitive activity or routine.
A2Morethumbs 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.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- rat race: A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- business: A company formed for making profit
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- live: To be alive
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
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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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What is A Passionate Life?
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pao2ge posted on 2014/12/04Feeling burned out or searching for more purpose? This video dives into what a passionate life truly means for entrepreneurs and change-makers, offering practical guidance and reflective coaching tips. You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing life design and finding your unique path!
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