curiosity
US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti/
UK /ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- Eager desire to learn more about something
B1Morecuriosity killed the cat
US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti kɪld ðə kæt/
UK /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti kɪld ðə kæt/
- other
- Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble or harm.
B2Moredolly
US
UK
- Noun
- Childish form of 'doll'
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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Vocabulary
- curiosity killed the cat: Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble or harm.
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- forget: To not remember something
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
- dolly: Childish form of 'doll'
- bailey: The outer defensive courtyard of a castle
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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 2025/11/12Ever wondered what happens in a quick "5 Second Interview" or heard a "Curiosity Quote" that sticks with you? This super short clip is packed with casual banter and practical phrases you'll use daily, perfect for boosting your everyday English!
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