as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas 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.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat its peak
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
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.
A1Morecivil
US /ˈsɪvəl/
UK /ˈsɪvl/
- Adjective
- Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
B1Moredictator
US /ˈdɪkteɪtər/
UK /dɪkˈteɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
B1Morefrom the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
A1Morein a state
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
B2Morein succession
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following one after the other without interruption.
- In the correct order; sequentially.
in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Moreprinciple
US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- Natural law that explains how things work
A2TOEICMoreRepublic
US /rɪˈpʌblɪk/
UK /rɪ'pʌblɪk/
- Noun
- A country governed by elected representatives
B1Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoresenate
US /ˈsɛnɪt/
UK /'senət/
- Noun
- A board of governors at a college or university
B2Moresenator
US /ˈsɛnətɚ/
UK /ˈsenətə(r)/
- Noun
- An elected politician belonging to the senate
B2Morestab
US /stæb/
UK /stæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreswift
US /swɪft/
UK /swɪft/
- Adjective
- Quick
B1TOEICMorewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- such as: For example; like
- in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- military: Army or armed forces
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- dictator: Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
- Republic: A country governed by elected representatives
- swift: Quick
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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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【TED-Ed】The great conspiracy against Julius Caesar - Kathryn Tempest
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/12/26Ever wondered about the dramatic events that led to Julius Caesar's assassination? This video dives deep into the conspiracy, exploring the political intrigue and famous 'Et tu Brute?' moment that changed Roman history forever! You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary and cultural insights along the way.
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