Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- aside from
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- single out
- concern about: To worry about something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- interact with
- out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- outright: In a complete manner; totally
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- ethnicity: Ethnic group; shared origins or culture
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- point: An item to be discussed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- immature: Behaving like a child, especially emotionally
- racial: Of or relating to race
- disrespectful: Rude and lacking respect
- nationality: Being a citizen of country you live, were born in
- disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
- respectfully: In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
- discriminatory: Treating people unfairly due to race, age etc.
- misunderstand: To fail to get the meaning correctly
- pizzeria: Shop where pizzas are made and sold
- unprofessional: Not done properly as a qualified professional will
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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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Taiwanese tourists verbally abused in Italy, Pizzeria del Pazzo. Who is at fault? 義大利披薩店「公審台灣遊客」
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Jay posted on 2025/11/16Ever wondered how a simple restaurant dispute can escalate into a cultural clash? This video dives into the viral Pizzeria del Pazzo incident, exploring the language barrier and different cultural perspectives involved. You'll get a chance to practice understanding real-life situational dialogue and gain insights into cultural commentary!
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