adapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMorefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morepapa
US /ˈpɑpə,pəˈpɑ/
UK /pə'pɑ:/
- Noun
- Another word for father
B2Morepupil
US /ˈpjupəl/
UK /ˈpju:pl/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
- Small, black round part of the middle of the eye
A2More
Vocabulary
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- have to: Must do
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- pupil: Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- long: Person's name
- close: Almost; near
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- dinner: Main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening
- papa: Another word for father
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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 2026/06/24Feeling the heat? This video shows how one UK school is keeping its students cool and focused during a heatwave, from quiet activities to checking in on classrooms. You'll hear practical phrases for adapting routines and managing a classroom in challenging weather.
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