bandit
US /ˈbændɪt/
UK /ˈbændɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Robber or outlaw belonging to a gang
B2Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Morecross
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
A2Moredesperation
US /ˌdɛspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdespəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling all hope is lost and you will do anything
A2Morefigure 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.
A1Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMorelogical
US /ˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
UK /ˈlɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Sensible; reasonable
A2Moreloyalty
US /ˈlɔɪəlti/
UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
B2TOEICMoremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremob
US /mɑb/
UK /mɒb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A secret criminal organization
- Large collection of people that share an interest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move close to (a star, etc.) in a large group
B2Morenegotiate
US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/
UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- To manage a difficult task or path successfully
B1TOEICMoreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Moreraid
US /red/
UK /reɪd/
- Noun
- Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- A sudden aggressive incursion.
- Transitive Verb
- (Army) to suddenly enter or attack a place
- To suddenly enter or attack, e.g. to steal or harm
B1Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoreruby
US /ˈrubi/
UK /'ru:bɪ/
- Noun
- Very valuable dark red gemstone
B2Moresqueeze
US /skwiz/
UK /skwi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
- Transitive Verb
- To force or threaten someone to give you something
- To strongly compress something to get liquid out
C1Moretangerine
US /ˌtændʒəˈrin, ˈtændʒəˌrin/
UK /ˌtændʒə'ri:n/
- Adjective
- A light reddish orange color
- Countable Noun
- Small reddish orange citrus fruit
C1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoreto a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
B2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoretribal
US /ˈtraɪbəl/
UK /ˈtraɪbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning or about a tribe
B1More
Vocabulary
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- respect: To follow the established rules
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- master: To gain control over something
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- logical: Sensible; reasonable
- fully: Completely or entirely
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- point: An item to be discussed
- desperation: Feeling all hope is lost and you will do anything
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- cross: Angry and upset
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- mob: A secret criminal organization
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- forest: Large area with many trees
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- tribal: Concerning or about a tribe
- bandit: Robber or outlaw belonging to a gang
- tangerine: A light reddish orange color
- ruby: Very valuable dark red gemstone
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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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The Dark Knight (2008) 4K - Some Men Just Want to Watch the World Burn | Movieclips
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/02Ever wonder what makes some movie villains so unforgettable? Dive into this iconic monologue from 'The Dark Knight' and explore themes of anarchy and moral dilemmas, perfect for understanding cultural depth and situational dialogue. You'll pick up on simple sentence structures that pack a powerful punch!
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