Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in terms of
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- such as: For example; like
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- at present: Currently; now
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- careful consideration: Thorough and thoughtful attention or deliberation.
- yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- deal with
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- evolve: To develop certain features
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- military: Army or armed forces
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- require: To demand that someone does something
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- performance: Act of doing something
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- endurance: Quality of lasting or of being permanent
- autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- explicitly: Clearly; specifically
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- tactile: Concerning touch; enjoys touching
- gradual: Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
- steadily: At a steady rate or pace; reliably; constantly
- milestone: Significant event in your life (or in a project)
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
- datum: Item of factual information
- advancement: Progress made in a field of knowledge
- economically: In an efficient manner
- transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
- robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- optimization: Efforts to make as effective as possible
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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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China: Humanoid robots leave humans behind on the racetrack | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/20Can robots outrun humans? This fascinating DW News report dives into the incredible world of humanoid robots, showing how they're leaving us in the dust on the racetrack! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to robotics and AI, perfect for understanding the latest tech breakthroughs.
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