confuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Morehomophone
US /ˈhɑ:məfoʊn/
UK /ˈhɒməfəʊn/
- Noun
- Word pronounced the same but differing in meaning
C2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreincorrectly
US /ˌɪnkə'rektlɪ/
UK /ˌɪnkə'rektlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that is incorrect or wrong
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moremini
US /ˈmɪni/
UK /'mɪnɪ/
- Noun
- Small British car
- A very short skirt
- Prefix
- Small
B1Morenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Moreprevious
US /ˈpriviəs/
UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
A2TOEICMorepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
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
A2TOEICMoresh
US /ʃ/
UK /ʃ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make to make someone be quiet
C2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresmoother
US /'smu:ðə/
UK /'smu:ðə/
- Adjective
- Being more smooth or flat than
A2Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in terms of
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- incorrectly: In a way that is incorrect or wrong
- smoother: Being more smooth or flat than
- homophone: Word pronounced the same but differing in meaning
- mini: Small British car
- sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
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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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Assimilation in English: S + Y = SH, Z + Y = ZH | Sound Natural in Fast Speech | thiSHyear; waZHyour
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/23Ever wonder how native speakers make 'this year' sound like 'thiSHyear'? This pronunciation lesson dives into the fascinating world of S+Y and Z+Y assimilation, showing you exactly how to link sounds naturally in fast English speech. You'll pick up practical tips to sound more fluent and understand everyday conversations better!
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