against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreapartment building
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A building with many apartments or flats
A2Morearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Morearena
US /əˈrinə/
UK /ə'ri:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
B1Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morebotanical garden
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation, and display of a wide range of plants, labeled with their botanical names.
break down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Moreby nature
US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /bai ˈneitʃə/
- Adverb
- Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- Phrase
- Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
- According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
A2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecathedral
US /kəˈθidrəl/
UK /kəˈθi:drəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large impressive main church in a particular area
B1Morechaos
US /ˈkeˌɑs/
UK /'keɪɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- State of utter confusion or disorder
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
B1Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morechill out
US /tʃɪl aʊt/
UK /tʃil aut/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
B2Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
come from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecorn
US /kɔrn/
UK /kɔ:n/
- Noun
- Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- Plant with many yellow seeds used as food
B1Morecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMoredale
US /del/
UK /deɪl/
- Noun
- Area of low land between hills or mountains
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moreearly bird
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who gets up or arrives early.
- Someone who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them.
A1Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Morefamous last words
US /ˈfeɪməs læst wɝdz/
UK /ˈfeɪməs lɑ:st wɜ:dz/
- other
- An ironic comment made before something goes wrong.
C1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefever dream
US
UK
- Noun
- A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
- A state of delirium or hallucination resembling a dream, often characterized by incoherence and disorientation.
first off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreglow up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a major and impressive improvement in appearance, style, or confidence.
A1Moregot 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
A1Moreguava
US /ˈɡwɑvə/
UK /ˈgwɑ:və/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small tropical American tree with yellow fruit
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheading to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Moreheritage
US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
B1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein theory
US /ɪn ˈθiəri/
UK /in ˈθiəri/
- Adverb
- According to the stated ideas or principles
- Phrase
- According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
B2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelock up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To imprison someone.
- To secure a building or container by locking it.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreluxurious
US /lʌgˈʒʊriəs/
UK /lʌgˈʒʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
A2Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremash up
US
UK
- Noun
- A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements, especially in music, to create something new.
A1Moremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremushroom
US /ˈmʌʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
UK /ˈmʌʃrʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- Intransitive Verb
- To increase in size or degree suddenly and quickly
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreoff the beaten path
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a place where few people go; not well known.
- Adverb
- Away from the popular routes or places.
A2Moreon a trip
US
UK
- Phrase
- Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
A1Moreorganic
US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/
- Adjective
- Developing naturally and without a set structure
- Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
B1Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreparade
US /pəˈred/
UK /pə'reɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group walking in a public celebration
- A formal gathering of troops for inspection or display.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display something publicly
- To display (someone or something) ostentatiously.
B1Morepastry
US /ˈpestri/
UK /ˈpeɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- A food item made of flour, fat, and water, often filled with sweet or savory ingredients and baked.
B2Morepolish
US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/
UK /'pɒlɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of making something clean and shiny
- A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
- Transitive Verb
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
B1Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorepsychedelic
US /ˌsaɪkɪˈdɛlɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/
- Adjective
- Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- Relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
C2Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Morerise above
US /raɪz əˈbʌv/
UK /raiz əˈbʌv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
- To not allow oneself to be affected by negative emotions or behaviors.
A1Moreroot for
US /rut fɔr/
UK /ru:t fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a sports team
A2Morerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moreshowcase
US /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/
UK /ˈʃəʊkeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- Setting to display something to best effect
- Transitive Verb
- To display something to best effect
C1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMoresweetness
US /ˈswiːtnəs/
UK /ˈswi:tnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of tasting as if it contains sugar
B1Moreswitch up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change or alternate something.
A1Moretaco
US /ˈtɑ:koʊ/
UK /ˈtækəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
B2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moreto the gods
US /tu ðə ɡɑdz/
UK /tu ðə ɡɒdz/
- other
- Completely destroyed or ruined.
C2Moretortilla
US /tɔ:rˈti:ə/
UK /tɔ:ˈti:ə/
- Countable Noun
- Thin Mexican flat bread
B2Moretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMoreused 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
A1Morevast
US /væst/
UK /vɑ:st/
- Adjective
- Being very large in size or amount
A2TOEICMorevibe
US /vaɪb/
UK /vaɪb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a good connection with someone
C1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewith reason
US /wɪθ ˈrizən/
UK /wɪθ ˈri:zən/
- other
- Having a good or justifiable cause.
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Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- glow up: To have a major and impressive improvement in appearance, style, or confidence.
- to the gods: Completely destroyed or ruined.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- at least: As a minimum
- with reason: Having a good or justifiable cause.
- lock up: To imprison someone.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- root for: To support a sports team
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- botanical garden: A garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation, and display of a wide range of plants, labeled with their botanical names.
- mash up: A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- early bird: A person who gets up or arrives early.
- off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- famous last words: An ironic comment made before something goes wrong.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- switch up: To change or alternate something.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- pastry: Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- luxurious: Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- land: Region or country
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- part: Division of a book
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- sweetness: Property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- tortilla: Thin Mexican flat bread
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- taco: Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
- guava: Small tropical American tree with yellow fruit
- dale: Area of low land between hills or mountains
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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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US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Ultimate Mexico City Adventure (Full Episode) | Best of the World with Antoni Porowski | Nat Geo
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/08Get ready for an exciting culinary adventure in Mexico City with Antoni Porowski! You'll explore historic castles, discover hidden pastry gems like the famous guava roll, and dive into the world of Michelin-starred chef Elena Reygadas as she puts a modern spin on traditional dishes like tamales. This video is a fantastic chance to pick up vocabulary related to food, culture, and travel while experiencing the vibrant spirit of one of the world's most incredible cities!
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