also known as
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UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreauthority
US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/
UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to give orders to people
- Person who is an expert on a particular topic
A2TOEICMoreblood red
US /blʌd ˈrɛd/
UK /blʌd ˈred/
- other
- A very dark or vivid red color similar to the color of blood.
B2Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morefill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein favour of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
A2Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein plain sight
US /ɪn plen saɪt/
UK /in plein sait/
- Phrase
- Easily visible; not hidden.
in shock
US
UK
- Phrase
- When not enough blood flows round the body
A2Morein the open
US /ɪn ði ˈopən/
UK /in ðə ˈəupən/
- Phrase
- Publicly; not secret.
- Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMoremight well
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
- Used to suggest a sensible or advisable course of action.
A1Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon the line
US /ɑn ði laɪn/
UK /ɔn ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1Moreon the right side of history
US /ɑn ðə ˈraɪt ˈsaɪd ʌv ˈhɪstəri/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈraɪt ˈsaɪd ɒv ˈhɪstəri/
- other
- Being morally or socially correct in the long term.
C1Moreone up
US /wʌn ʌp/
UK /wʌn ʌp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Moreonline shopping
US
UK
- Noun
- The activity of buying goods or services over the Internet.
A2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepay up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay money that you owe
A1Moreresponsible
US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/
- Adjective
- Being the cause of something that has occurred
- Having the duty of dealing with something
A2TOEICMoreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
work on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- set up
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- blood red: A very dark or vivid red color similar to the color of blood.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
- pay up: To pay money that you owe
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
- work out
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- online shopping: The activity of buying goods or services over the Internet.
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in favour of
- on the right side of history: Being morally or socially correct in the long term.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- business: A company formed for making profit
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- public: Owned by the government
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
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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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【TED】JR: My wish: Use art to turn the world inside out (Charmian Gooch: My wish: To launch a new era of openness in business)
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CUChou posted on 2015/02/02Ever wondered how anonymous companies can hide shady dealings? This TED Talk dives deep into the world of beneficial ownership and investigative journalism, showing you how to fight corruption with open data. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a fascinating cultural insight into global accountability!
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