back 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.
A1Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Moreimpulse
US /ˈɪmˌpʌls/
UK /'ɪmpʌls/
- Noun
- Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- A brief electrical signal transmitted along a nerve fiber or muscle fiber
B1TOEICMorein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinteract 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.
A2Morenerve
US /nɚv/
UK /nə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
A2Moreneuron
US /ˈnʊrˌɑn, ˈnjʊr-/
UK /ˈnʊərˌɔn, ˈnjʊər-/
- Noun
- A nerve cell
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepleasure
US /ˈplɛʒɚ/
UK /'pleʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
A2TOEICMorereceptor
US /rɪˈseptər /
UK /rɪˈseptə(r)/
- Noun
- A nerve ending that changes stimuli into impulses
B2Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMorerush down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go somewhere quickly, especially down a slope or stairs.
B2Moresodium
US /ˈsodiəm/
UK /'səʊdɪəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- A soft, white chemical element
B2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretarget
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
A2TOEICMorethreshold
US /ˈθrɛʃˌold, -ˌhold/
UK /'θreʃhəʊld/
- Noun
- Degree or level at which something begins
- A strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.
B2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2More
Vocabulary
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- such as: For example; like
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- rush down: To go somewhere quickly, especially down a slope or stairs.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- interact with
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- neuron: A nerve cell
- call: A order or request for action
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- receptor: A nerve ending that changes stimuli into impulses
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- threshold: Degree or level at which something begins
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/01/03Ever wondered how your nerves actually work? This awesome TED-Ed video breaks down the fascinating science behind nerve signals, from resting potential to synaptic transmission. You'll pick up some seriously cool biology vocabulary and understand the amazing electrical and chemical processes happening inside you!
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