assistant
US /əˈsɪstənt/
UK /əˈsɪstənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps another, usually as a job
- Adjective
- (Person) helping another, usually as a job
A2TOEICMoreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Moreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
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Vocabulary
- on time
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- leave: To go away from; depart
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- assistant: Person who helps another, usually as a job
- person: Man, woman or child
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- pee: To urinate
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- talk: Style of speaking
- job: Something that must be done
- office: Room or building used for business
- chair: A person in charge of an official meeting
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- desk: Piece of furniture like a table often with drawers
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/26Ever wondered what it's like to be the new assistant at a high-pressure fashion magazine? This clip from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' gives you a peek into the chaotic first day, introducing you to key characters and showing off some super-fast-paced dialogue. You'll pick up on phrases for navigating a new job and dealing with demanding bosses!
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