affect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreblood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- Related by birth; family
- Transitive Verb
- To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
A2Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morebounce back
US /baʊns bæk/
UK /bauns bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
B2Morechronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
B1Moredepression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoreemotion
US /ɪˈmoʃən/
UK /iˈməuʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
A2Moreenergy sources
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Materials or processes that can produce energy.
feeling blue
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sad or depressed.
B1Morefire up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To motivate or encourage someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel enthusiastic or excited.
- To make someone angry or agitated.
A1Morefor better or worse
US /fɚ ˈbɛtɚ ər wɝs/
UK /fə ˈbetə ɔ: wɜ:s/
- other
- Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
in other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the thick of it
US /ɪn ðə θɪk ʌv ɪt/
UK /ɪn ðə θɪk ɔv ɪt/
- other
- Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
B2Moreinteract with
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/
UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the lam
US /ɑn ðə ˈlæm/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈlæm/
- other
- Running away or hiding from the law.
B2Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Morepositive outlook
US
UK
- Noun
- A tendency to expect good things to happen; optimism.
- A forecast or expectation of favorable future developments.
psychological
US /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
UK /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the study of the mind
- Relating to or involving the use of propaganda, threats, or other psychological techniques to subdue an opponent.
A2Moreroughly speaking
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
- Generally speaking; in a broad sense.
stress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMorethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- positive outlook: A tendency to expect good things to happen; optimism.
- for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- roughly speaking: Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the lam: Running away or hiding from the law.
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- in the thick of it: Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- fire up: To motivate or encourage someone
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- interact with
- lead to: To result in some action
- energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
- feeling blue: To feel sad or depressed.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
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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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Emotion, Stress and Health: Crash Course Psychology #26
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/12/29Ever wondered how your feelings actually affect your body? This Crash Course Psychology video dives into emotions, stress, and health, exploring fascinating ideas like the facial feedback hypothesis and even the surprising impact of Botox on mood! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of how our minds and bodies are connected.
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