Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- have to: Must do
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- turn on
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for instance: As an example.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- urge: A strong desire for something
- surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- sluggish: Slow; moving like a slug
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- address: Exact street location of a place
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- fossil: Plant or animal that became rock after many years
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- pragmatic: Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- quaint: Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
- diversify: To make or become more varied
- combustion: An act or instance of burning
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- main: Most important; most often used
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- please: To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
- town: Small city
- chancellor: High government official
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- automotive: Concerning cars
- biofuel: Fuel created from plants, etc.
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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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European Commission proposes reversing ban on combustion engine vehicles from 2035 | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/18Ever wondered about the future of cars? This video dives into the European Commission's surprising proposal to potentially reverse the 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles, exploring the impact on auto workers and the economy. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to EU auto policy and industry shifts, making it a practical and insightful watch!
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