as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
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US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2Moreenforce
US /ɪnˈfɔ:rs/
UK /ɪnˈfɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To force something to be done or accepted
- To make (a rule) active or effective
A2Moreflag
US /flæɡ/
UK /flæɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate something should get special attention
- Noun
- Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
A2TOEICMorein relation to
US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/
UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/
- Phrase
- Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- Compared with.
B1Moreintercept
US /ˌɪntərˈsept/
UK /ˌɪntəˈsept/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or catch something while it is moving
B2Moreoperation
US /ˌɑpəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or company, or its activities
- Functioning; use
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US /rɪˈleɪʃn/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more things
- A member of your family
A2TOEICMoresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moretanker
US /ˈtæŋkɚ/
UK /ˈtæŋkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle built to transport liquids
B2Morevessel
US /ˈvɛsəl/
UK /ˈvesl/
- Countable Noun
- Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- A ship or boat; something that carries things
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Vocabulary
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- important: Having power or authority
- operation: Business or company, or its activities
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- enforce: To force something to be done or accepted
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- intercept: To stop or catch something while it is moving
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- relation: Connection between two or more things
- ukraine: A republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
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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 UK's support of the US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker was "important", UK PM says. #BBCNews
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/08Ever wondered how international sanctions really work on the high seas? This video dives into the UK and US cooperation to intercept a Russian-flagged tanker, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to sanctions enforcement and maritime security. You'll get a real-world glimpse into global politics and naval operations!
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