blame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moreguilt
US /ɡɪlt/
UK /gɪlt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shame at doing something bad or wrong
A2TOEICMoremanipulate
US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/
UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to control others to gain an advantage
- To handle or work in a skillful manner
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1More
Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- got to: To arrive at some place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- burn: To destroy with fire
- talk: Style of speaking
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
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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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揪似奕安 posted on 2015/01/08Ever felt like apologizing for a relationship mishap? This video uses Calvin Harris's 'Blame Audio' to help you practice simple sentence structures while diving into themes of heartache and relationship drama. You'll pick up some great phrases for expressing regret and understanding pop ballad lyrics!
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