at work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecuddle
US /ˈkʌdl:/
UK /'kʌdl/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold in your arms to show love or care for
B2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
funniest
US
UK
- Adjective
- Causing the most laughter or amusement
B1Moregoat
US /goʊt/
UK /gəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with beard and horns
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMorelength
US /leŋθ/
UK /leŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- Measurement of distance or of time
- Adjective
- Being long in extent.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Morepoint in time
US
UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Moreread along
US /rid əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ri:d əˈlɒŋ/
- other
- To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
A2Morerecap
US /riˈkæp/
UK /'ri:kæp/
- Noun
- Brief description of something that had been said
- Transitive Verb
- To describe or summarize the main points
C1TOEICMorerun after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase someone or something
A1Morescript
US /skrɪpt/
UK /skrɪpt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- Set of letters or characters of a written language
- Transitive Verb
- To write a text for a movie, play or speech
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreteenager
US /ˈtinˌedʒɚ/
UK /ˈti:neɪdʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Person between the ages of 13 and 19
A2Morewaiter
US /ˈwetɚ/
UK /ˈweɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Man who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
A2TOEICMorework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
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
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- read along: To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- run after: To chase someone or something
- have to: Must do
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- cuddle: To hold in your arms to show love or care for
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- point: An item to be discussed
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- daily: Happening every day
- length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- teenager: Person between the ages of 13 and 19
- goat: Small animal with beard and horns
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- funniest: Causing the most laughter or amusement
- waiter: Man who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
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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 2025/11/22Ever wondered about the difference between a 'job' and a 'career'? This video breaks down essential work vocabulary and clears up tricky grammar like 'since' vs. 'for' with everyday examples! You'll pick up practical English perfect for chatting about your work life.
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