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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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Gathering Materials and Knowledge to Build Rockets (Jake Gyllenhaal) | October Sky
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黑猩猩 posted on 2026/06/13Ever wondered how to get your hands on some crucial materials for a big project, even when people say no? This clip from October Sky shows you how a determined group tackles challenges, from sourcing cement to finding scrap metal for their rocket launch! You'll pick up phrases for negotiation and problem-solving, like "hauling it out" and understanding technical terms such as "SAE 1020 bar stock."
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