a few moments
US
UK
- Phrase
- A short period of time
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Moredemocracy
US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of government in which everyone is equal
- Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
B1Moreeconomic
US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/
UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning trade, industry, and money
- Financially worthwhile; profitable.
- Noun
- A system relating to economics
- A factor relating to economics
A2Moreemerge
US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise or appear out of some background
- To become known or apparent.
A2TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor good or ill
US /fɚ gʊd ər ɪl/
UK /fə gʊd ɔ: ɪl/
- other
- Whether positively or negatively; regardless of outcome.
C1Moreforce for good
US
UK
- Noun
- A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
B1Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrowth
US /groʊθ/
UK /grəʊθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Improvement, development in a skill over time
- Act of growing
- Countable Noun
- A mass on the skin or body part related to illness
A2TOEICMorehappen by
US /ˈhæpən baɪ/
UK /ˈhæpən baɪ/
- other
- To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein effect
US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/
UK /in iˈfekt/
- Phrase
- In reality; in practice; virtually
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein its totality
US /ɪn ɪts toʊˈtælɪti/
UK /ɪn ɪts təuˈtælɪti/
- other
- Considering something as a whole or complete entity.
B2Morein 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 other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein recent times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
- In the modern era; in the current period of history.
B1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreleap out
US /lip aʊt/
UK /li:p aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To jump out suddenly.
- To be very obvious or noticeable.
A1Moreliberal
US /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/
UK /'lɪbərəl/
- Noun
- Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
- Adjective
- Open-minded; willing to hear others' opinions
- Political party for freedom and social change
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremodel
US /ˈmɑ:dl/
UK /ˈmɒdl/
- Adjective
- Being an excellent example of
- Countable Noun
- Person who wears fashion to show it to the public
- A small scale copy of a full original
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon balance
US /ɑn ˈbæləns/
UK /ɔn ˈbæləns/
- Phrase
A2Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreover your head
US
UK
- Adjective
- Too difficult to understand.
- Adverb
- Without consulting or informing someone who should have been involved.
A1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Morepercent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
A2TOEICMorepoint at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morepointing at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreroof over
US
UK
- Noun
- A place to live; shelter or housing.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with housing or shelter.
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewestern countries
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- Nations that share similar cultural values, including individualism, secularism, and a focus on human rights.
B1More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- in terms of
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- such as: For example; like
- force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
- for good or ill: Whether positively or negatively; regardless of outcome.
- roof over: A place to live; shelter or housing.
- over your head: Too difficult to understand.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on balance
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- a few moments: A short period of time
- in its totality: Considering something as a whole or complete entity.
- in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- leap out: To jump out suddenly.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- poverty: State of being poor
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- model: Being an excellent example of
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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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【TED】Dambisa Moyo: Is China the new idol for emerging economies? (Dambisa Moyo: Is China the new idol for emerging economies?)
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CUChou posted on 2014/12/16Ever wondered if China's economic model is the future for developing countries? This fascinating TED Talk dives deep into the 'China model' versus Western liberal democracy, exploring infrastructure investment and the rise of the middle class. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while exploring this complex global topic!
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