at school
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UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecurve
US /kɚv/
UK /kə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something bend into a rounded shape
A2Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefix
US /fɪks/
UK /fɪks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Morein red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperseverance
US /ˌpɜ:sɪˈvɪərəns/
UK /ˌpɜ:sɪˈvɪərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
- The quality of being persistent in pursuing a goal or task.
C2Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moreteamed up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To form as a group to work together on something
A2Moretest out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- To try something new to see if it is effective or works well.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in terms of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- at school: Present and attending school.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- perseverance: Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- fix: Answer to a problem
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
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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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張家瑋 posted on 2015/01/08Ever wonder why some people bounce back from challenges while others get stuck? This video dives into Carol Dweck's groundbreaking work on "Growth Mindset," showing you how praising effort can unlock potential and boost resilience. You'll pick up practical strategies and advanced vocabulary to help you or your students thrive!
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