accurate
US /ˈækjərɪt/
UK /ˈækjərət/
- Adjective
- With no mistake or error; Correct
A2Moreannoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMoreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
arsenal
US /ˈɑrsənəl/
UK /'ɑ:sənl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where weapons are stored
C2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebastard
US /ˈbæstəd/
UK /'bɑ:stəd/
- Noun
- Someone whose parents were not married
- Person considered mean or deserving contempt
C2Morebehind bars
US
UK
- Phrase
- In prison; imprisoned.
A1Morebetter understanding
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
B2Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebum
US /bʌm/
UK /bʌm/
- Noun
- (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
B2Moreconfuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Morecosmos
US /ˈkɑ:zmoʊs/
UK /ˈkɒzmɒs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The universe
B2Morecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredefendant
US /dɪˈfɛndənt/
UK /dɪˈfendənt/
- Noun
- Person accused or sued in a legal case
B1Moredown the middle
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
for sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefounder
US /ˈfaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMoregaga
US /ˈɡɑˌɡɑ/
UK /ˈgɑ:gɑ:/
- Adjective
- Mentally incapable, through age
C2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehelicopter
US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/
UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- Transitive Verb
- To transport by helicopter
B1TOEICMorehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehell yeah
US
UK
- Interjection
- An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- Phrase
- Used to strongly affirm a statement.
honor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehorizon
US /həˈraɪzn/
UK /həˈraɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- Limits of someone's experience or understanding
B1Morein layman's terms
US /ɪn ˈleɪmənz tɜrmz/
UK /ɪn ˈleɪmənz tɜ:mz/
- other
- Express using simple language for non-experts.
B1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreindication
US /ˌɪndɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun
- Something showing something exists or will happen
A2TOEICMorekeyboard
US /ˈkiˌbɔrd/
UK /'ki:bɔ:d/
- Noun
- A set of keys on a piano or computer
A2Morekiss
US /kɪs/
UK /kɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
A2Morelayman
US /ˈlemən/
UK /'leɪmən/
- Noun
- An ordinary person (not a clergyman, priest etc.)
- A member of a church who is not a cleric.
B2TOEICMorelip
US /lɪp/
UK /lɪp/
- Noun
- Edge of a hole or container
- Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
A2Morelook 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
A1Moremassage
US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/
UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/
- Noun
- Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- Transitive Verb
- To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
- To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
B2Moremonster
US /ˈmɑnstɚ/
UK /'mɒnstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large frightening imaginary creature
- Very evil person
- Adjective
- Very large
B1Morenaked
US /ˈnekɪd/
UK /ˈneɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Not wearing any clothes; without covering
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the news
US
UK
- Phrase
- Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Moreon what planet
US /ɑn wʌt ˈplænɪt/
UK /ɒn wɒt ˈplænɪt/
- other
- Expression used to show disbelief or incredulity.
B2Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
out of town
US /aʊt ʌv taʊn/
UK /aut ɔv taun/
- Phrase
- Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- Adjective
- Not available in the local area; absent and unreachable.
A1Morerack
US /ræk/
UK /ræk/
- Noun
- A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone pain or suffering
B1Morerobot
US /ˈroʊbɑ:t/
UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way.
B1Morescientific
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning academic study of the physical world
- Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
- Noun
- Relating to or used in science.
A2Morescientist
US /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
UK /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person who is trained in a science
A2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshaggy
US /ˈʃæɡi/
UK /'ʃæɡɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered with long, coarse, or matted hair
C1Moreshallow
US /ˈʃælo/
UK /'ʃæləʊ/
- Adjective
- Not deep; short from top to bottom
- Lacking interest in serious things; superficial
B1TOEICMoresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Moresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresue
US /su/
UK /su:/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To take legal action against someone
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretattoo
US /tæˈtu/
UK /tə'tu:/
- Noun
- Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
B2Moretestify
US /'testɪfaɪ/
UK /'testɪfaɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To tell what you know (in court)
B2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethigh
US /θaɪ/
UK /θaɪ/
- Noun
- Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
- Upper part of a person's leg, above the knee
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
twist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Morevacuum
US /ˈvækjuəm, -jum, -jəm/
UK /'vækjʊəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Space with absolutely no air in it
- Cleaning machine with engine that sucks up dirt
- Transitive Verb
- To clean (a floor) using a sucking machine
- To seal something in a vacuum.
B1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at least: As a minimum
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- go on: To continue doing something
- on what planet: Expression used to show disbelief or incredulity.
- down the middle: In or along the center of something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in layman's terms: Express using simple language for non-experts.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- annoying: To make someone angry
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- thigh: Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- indication: Something showing something exists or will happen
- scientist: Person who is trained in a science
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- cross: Angry and upset
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- bastard: Someone whose parents were not married
- cosmos: The universe
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- sue: Person's name
- testify: To tell what you know (in court)
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- defendant: Person accused or sued in a legal case
- bum: (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- lip: Edge of a hole or container
- massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- layman: An ordinary person (not a clergyman, priest etc.)
- shaggy: Covered with long, coarse, or matted hair
- keyboard: A set of keys on a piano or computer
- gaga: Mentally incapable, through age
- kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
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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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英文探長J posted on 2025/11/19Ever wondered about 'Spaceology' or the hilarious chaos of 'The IT Crowd'? This episode dives into absurd comedy with practical situational dialogue and simple sentence structures, perfect for everyday conversations. You'll pick up useful phrases while laughing along with the unforgettable characters!
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