Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- in terms of
- set up
- going on: To continue doing something
- play for time: Delay action to gain more time.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- turn off
- economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- urge: A strong desire for something
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- military: Army or armed forces
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- address: Exact street location of a place
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- deter: To stop people doing a thing; stop from happening
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- leave: To go away from; depart
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- intensive: Needing great effort for a short period of time
- seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- verge: Brink or threshold
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- pipeline: Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
- pentagon: A five-sided shape
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
- admiral: A person with a high rank in a navy
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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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BREAKING: Iran used Chinese satellites to TARGET US bases
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高晢維 posted on 2026/04/17Curious about the latest geopolitical drama in the Middle East? This video dives into how Iran is using Chinese satellites to target US bases, covering crucial terms like 'naval blockade' and 'sanctions'. You'll boost your understanding of international affairs and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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