comment
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.
A2Moreconfirm
US /kənˈfɜ:rm/
UK /kənˈfɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally approve or check something
- To provide evidence to establish the truth of
A2Morecooperation
US /koˌɑpəˈreʃən/
UK /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Working together to get something done
- Willingness to help or do what someone asks.
B1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecrop
US /krɑp/
UK /krɒp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
- Section of short, thick hair
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to a shorter length or size
- To cut (something, especially hair) short.
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US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Moreinvolve
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.
A2TOEICMorelaunder
US /ˈlɔndɚ,ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To disguise illegally gained money
- To clean or wash clothes with a cleaning agent
B2Morelender
US /ˈlendər/
UK /ˈlendə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person or business that lends money
A2Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMoremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Morenet
US /nɛt/
UK /net/
- Adjective
- Remaining amount after something is taken away
- Transitive Verb
- To catch or cover something in a mesh, often fish
- To gain or earn a certain amount of money
A2Moreprofit
US /'prɑ:fɪt/
UK /'prɒfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Benefit from doing something
- Money earned from sales, after costs are deducted
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a benefit to someone
- To earn money from something
A2TOEICMorescrutiny
US /ˈskrutni/
UK /'skru:tənɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
C1Moresearch
US /sɜ:rtʃ/
UK /sɜ:tʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine a person's clothing to find something
- To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Examination of person to find something
- Action to find an answer to a problem
A2TOEICMoretimeframe
US /taɪmfreɪm/
UK /taɪmfreɪm/
- Noun
- Expected beginning and end of a period
C2Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoreunidentified
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not yet identified
B1More
Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
- due: When something is required or expected
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- crop: Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- investigation: Search for information about something
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- part: Division of a book
- cooperation: Working together to get something done
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- add: To include as well
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- net: Remaining amount after something is taken away
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- late: At a time after the expected time
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- timeframe: Expected beginning and end of a period
- launder: To disguise illegally gained money
- lender: Person or business that lends money
- unidentified: Not yet identified
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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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Police search Deutsche Bank sites in money laundering probe
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/28Ever wondered what happens when police raid a major bank? This video dives into the Deutsche Bank money laundering probe, giving you a front-row seat to a real-world banking investigation. You'll pick up essential vocabulary related to finance and legal proceedings, perfect for understanding complex news reports!
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