a couple hundred
US
UK
- Determiner
- Approximately two hundred.
- Phrase
- A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
A2Moreacre
US /ˈekɚ/
UK /'eɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
B1Moreaggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Moreaisle
US /aɪl/
UK /aɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow space between rows of seats
B2TOEICMoreallegedly
US /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/
UK /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- According to what has been alleged
B2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
attendant
US /əˈtɛndənt/
UK /əˈtendənt/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
B2TOEICMoreattraction
US /əˈtrækʃən/
UK /ə'trækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- The act of making someone become interested in
A2Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecampsite
US /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/
UK /ˈkæmpsaɪt/
- Noun
- Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
C2Morecertify
US /ˈsɜ:rtɪfaɪ/
UK /ˈsɜ:tɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To approve someone as authorized, valid
- To confirm the truth or reality of something
B2Morecome around
US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/
UK /kʌm əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Moredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredummy
US /ˈdʌmi/
UK /'dʌmɪ/
- Adjective
- Being a cover for or serving as a front for
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Life-size doll made to look like a person
- Sample or trial of a process or object
B2Moreenrichment
US /ɛnˈrɪtʃmənt/
UK /ɪn'rɪtʃmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Making someone's life richer
B2TOEICMoreentertainment
US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/
UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of providing service for someone
- Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
A2TOEICMorefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moregarbage
US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste material that has been thrown out
B1TOEICMoregrizzly
US /'grɪzlɪ/
UK /'grɪzlɪ/
- Adjective
- Grayish
C1Morehabitat
US /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
UK /'hæbɪtæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural place where a plant or animal lives
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehindsight
US /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/
UK /'haɪndsaɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
C1Morein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
A1Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the hope of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhoʊp ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhəup ɔv/
- Preposition
- With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
B2Moreintelligent
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/
UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
- Adjective
- Smart; able to think and reason
- Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
A2Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorelatch
US /lætʃ/
UK /lætʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To tightly attach yourself to something
- Noun
- A (door lock)
B2Morelid
US /lɪd/
UK /lɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Cover that can be lifted or removed, as on bottles
B1Moremethod
US /ˈmɛθəd/
UK /'meθəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
A2TOEICMoremistreat
US /mɪsˈtrit/
UK /ˌmɪsˈtri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act badly toward someone; abuse
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreoverlap
US /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lie over or cover a part of something else
- To happen at the same time as another event
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount shared in the same space, form, idea
B1TOEICMorepeanut
US /ˈpiˌnʌt/
UK /ˈpi:nʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- A very small amount of money.
B2Morepicnic
US /ˈpɪknɪk/
UK /ˈpɪknɪk/
- Noun
- Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a meal on the ground outdoors
B1Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMoreranger
US /ˈrendʒɚ/
UK /ˈreɪndʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Official who manages and protects a park or forest
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMorerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morerip apart
US /rɪp əˈpɑrt/
UK /rip əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tear something into pieces violently.
- To criticize someone or something severely.
B2Moreseek
US /sik/
UK /si:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone for help
- To search for; try to find or do; look for
A2TOEICMoreshove
US /ʃʌv/
UK /ʃʌv/
- Transitive Verb
- To roughly push someone or something away
- Noun
- Rough push on something or someone
B2Moresnack
US /snæk/
UK /snæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small amount of food eaten between meals
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
B2Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMoretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moretrash
US /træʃ/
UK /træʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Moreunlimited
US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
B1TOEICMorewaterfall
US /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl,ˈwɑtə-/
UK /'wɔ:təfɔ:l/
- Noun
- Steep descent of the water of a river
C2Morewelfare
US /ˈwelfer/
UK /ˈwelfeə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
B1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewilderness
US /ˈwɪldənɪs/
UK /'wɪldənəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rural area left natural and largely untouched
B1Morewithout a doubt
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly; definitely.
wolf
US /wʊlf/
UK /wʊlf/
- Countable Noun
- A dog-like wild animal
- Man who tries to seduce women
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat food very quickly
B1More
Vocabulary
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
- have to: Must do
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
- rip apart: To tear something into pieces violently.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- at least: As a minimum
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- seek: To ask someone for help
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
- allegedly: According to what has been alleged
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- quarter: 25 cents
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
- latch: To tightly attach yourself to something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- public: Owned by the government
- overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
- shove: To roughly push someone or something away
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- grizzly: Grayish
- hindsight: Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
- dummy: Being a cover for or serving as a front for
- lid: Cover that can be lifted or removed, as on bottles
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- attendant: Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- acre: An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
- plane: An airplane
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- wilderness: Rural area left natural and largely untouched
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- inch: 1/12th of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
- ranger: Official who manages and protects a park or forest
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- enrichment: Making someone's life richer
- campsite: Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
- mistreat: To act badly toward someone; abuse
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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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If this survives for an hour, it passes the Bear Test.
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/14Ever wondered if your snacks can survive a bear encounter? This video dives into the fascinating world of bear-resistant containers and what it takes to pass the ultimate 'Bear Test' in Yellowstone! You'll learn practical tips for wildlife safety and pick up some great vocabulary related to conservation and product testing.
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