automatic
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪk/
- Adjective
- Done without conscious thought
- Operating by itself, without an operator
- Noun
- Car that is able to change gears by itself
A2Morecapacity
US /kəˈpæsɪti/
UK /kə'pæsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- Largest amount of something that can be produced
B1Morecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Moreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMorein progress
US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/
UK /in ˈprəuɡres/
- Adjective
- Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- Phrase
- In the course of being done or carried out.
B1Moremetro
US /ˈmetroʊ/
UK /ˈmetrəʊ/
- Noun
- Underground railway or subway
B2Moreoff duty
US /ɔf ˈduti/
UK /ɔf ˈdju:ti/
- Adjective
- Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
- Adverb
- Not currently required to perform one's job or responsibilities.
A2Moreolive
US /ˈɑ:lɪv/
UK /ˈɒlɪv/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
B1Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMorerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Moreswat
US /swɑt/
UK /swɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
C1Morevehicle
US /ˈvi:hɪkl/
UK /ˈvi:əkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
A2TOEICMoreweapon
US /ˈwɛpən/
UK /'wepən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- off duty: Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- respond: To answer something or someone
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- automatic: Done without conscious thought
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- area: Amount of measured space
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- olive: Person's name
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- swat: To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
- shirt: Light garment for upper body, with sleeves
- police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- wife: Married woman
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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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S.W.A.T. - High-Tech Diamond Thieves (S2E6) | Movieclips
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/07Get ready for some high-stakes action with this S.W.A.T. episode! You'll dive into intense situations with a focus on practical dialogue and vocabulary related to armed robbery and police operations. It's a fantastic way to boost your listening skills with fast-paced, real-world scenarios!
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