announcement
US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
- Noun
- Act of informing people about something publicly
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Morebetter than ever
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- At the highest level of performance or quality.
bobby
US /ˈbɑ:bi/
UK /ˈbɒbi/
- Noun
- Police officer (UK slang)
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C1Morecape
US /kep/
UK /keɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
- Large area of land that sticks out into a sea
B1Morecheer on
US /tʃɪr ɑn/
UK /tʃɪə ɒn/
- other
- To shout encouragement to someone doing something.
A2Morecherry
US /ˈtʃɛri/
UK /ˈtʃeri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- A tree that produces cherries.
- Adjective
- Bright red color
B1Morecomplain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Morecone
US /koʊn/
UK /kəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- A part of the eye
B1Morediving
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of swimming underwater
B1Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreembrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
B1TOEICMoreestimate
US /ˈɛstəˌmet/
UK /'estɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- A judgment or opinion.
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
- To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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
B1Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehands down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- Adverb
- Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein store
US /ɪn stɔr/
UK /in stɔ:/
- Idiom
- About to happen in the future
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinflux
US /ˈɪnˌflʌks/
UK /ˈɪnflʌks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden arrival of many people or things
- The flowing in of a river or stream.
B2TOEICMoreknockout
US /ˈnɑkˌaʊt/
UK /'nɒkaʊt/
- Adjective
- Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- Noun
- A punch that makes a boxer unconscious
- A situation in boxing where a fighter is hit so hard that they fall to the ground and cannot get up before the referee counts to ten, thus losing the match.
C2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morememorable
US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/
UK /ˈmemərəbl/
- Adjective
- Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- Worth remembering; notable
B2Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMorenewsroom
US /ˈnu:zru:m/
UK /ˈnju:zru:m/
- Noun
- Part of a tv station where news is compiled
C2Moreof sorts
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
A1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
A2Morepartnership
US /ˈpɑ:rtnərʃɪp/
UK /ˈpɑ:tnəʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shared business relationship with someone
- Working with others for some purpose
B1Morepeaceful
US /ˈpisfəl/
UK /ˈpi:sfl/
- Adjective
- In a calm and quiet state
- Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
B1Morepersonally
US /ˈpəsənəli/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/
- Adverb
- By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
A2Morepractical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
A2TOEICMorerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMoreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moreroot
US /rut, rʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- The origin or starting place of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a plant to develop or grow roots
- (Animals) to search for e.g. food in earth
A2Moreshade
US /ʃed/
UK /ʃeɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shelter something from direct light
- To change the truth to deceive or influence
A2Moreslate
US /slet/
UK /sleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- To plan for something to occur
- Countable Noun
- List of people attempting to win an election
- Piece of flat rock used for roofing buildings
B2TOEICMorestadium
US /ˈstediəm/
UK /'steɪdɪəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building with a sports field for watching games
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretradition
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
B1TOEICMoretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretraitor
US /ˈtretɚ/
UK /ˈtreɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
B2Moretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moretrick out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To decorate or equip something in a flashy or elaborate way.
A1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moretweet
US /twit/
UK /twi:t/
- Noun
- Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- Message sent to Twitter
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
B1Moretwitter
US /ˈtwɪtɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Morewitness
US /ˈwɪtnɪs/
UK /'wɪtnəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To see the signing of an official document
- To see an event take place (usually a crime)
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who was present to see an event take place
- Evidence or proof of something
B1TOEICMorework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- going on: To continue doing something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- cheer on: To shout encouragement to someone doing something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- in store: About to happen in the future
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- trick out: To decorate or equip something in a flashy or elaborate way.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- huge: Very very large
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- influx: Sudden arrival of many people or things
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- happen: To take place or occur
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
- cone: A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
- newsroom: Part of a tv station where news is compiled
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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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World Cup Fever Energizes Boston Ahead of Knockout Stage
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/28Get ready for a lively look at how the World Cup brought a unique cultural vibe to Boston, complete with "fan bands" and even traffic cones on statues! You'll hear about the incredible impact of Scottish fans, their legendary pub visits, and how the city embraced the global excitement, picking up some fun phrases along the way.
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