advanced technology
US /ædˈvænst tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /ədˈvɑ:nst tekˈnɔlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- Phrase
- Technology that represents the future of innovation and development.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecarbon
US /ˈkɑrbən/
UK /'kɑ:bən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
B1Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morechunk
US /tʃʌŋk/
UK /tʃʌŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large bit of something; thick lump
- A significant amount or portion.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into chunks.
- To throw something forcefully (slang).
B2Morecut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
A1Moredioxide
US /daɪˈɑksaɪd/
UK /daɪˈɒksaɪd/
- Noun
- An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
happen on
US /ˈhæpən ɑn/
UK /ˈhæpən ɒn/
- other
- To find or discover by accident.
B2Moreindustrial
US /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
UK /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning making things in factories
- Noun
- A worker in industry.
- A company involved in industrial production.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Moresquat
US /skwɑ:t/
UK /skwɒt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To illegally live on anothers property or land
- To sit on your heels
- Noun
- Exercise consisting of sitting on your heels
B2TOEICMorevegetable oil
US /ˈvɛdʒtəbəl ɔɪl/
UK /ˈvedʒitəbl ɔil/
- Uncountable Noun
- Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
A2More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- vegetable oil: Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- atmosphere: Air around us
- land: Region or country
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- big: Popular
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- squat: To illegally live on anothers property or land
- forest: Large area with many trees
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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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Akki posted on 2015/02/01Ever wondered about the hidden story behind your favorite snacks? This video dives deep into the world of palm oil and deforestation, explaining how companies like Mars Incorporated are tackling supply chain issues and their impact on carbon emissions and habitat loss. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to environmental challenges and sustainable practices!
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