Vocabulary
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- be: Being
- strike: To hit something
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- evolve: To develop certain features
- burn: To destroy with fire
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
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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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Where do good ideas come from?
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黃俊昌 posted on 2014/12/20Ever wonder where brilliant ideas come from? This super engaging talk by Doug Patt dives into the surprising sources of inspiration, perfect for sparking your own creativity! You'll pick up some great phrases for discussing concepts and learn how simple sentence structures can be super effective.
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