ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreadvertiser
US
UK
- Noun
- Someone whose business is advertising
A2Moreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
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.
C2Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMoreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morecause
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
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecontroversy
US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɚsi/
UK /'kɒntrəvɜ:sɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong public disagreement about something
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefierce
US /fɪrs/
UK /fɪəs/
- Adjective
- Very strong, wild or violent
- Intense in a way that causes or displays force.
B1Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreingredient
US /ɪnˈɡridiənt/
UK /ɪnˈgri:diənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food item used when making a meal or drink
- Quality necessary to be something to work well
B1TOEICMorelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moreloyal
US /ˈlɔɪəl/
UK /ˈlɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Always showing support for; faithful
- Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
B1TOEICMoreneedle
US /ˈnidl/
UK /'ni:dl/
- Countable Noun
- Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- Very thin pointed object used in sewing
- Transitive Verb
- To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
- To prick or pierce with a needle.
B1Morerare
US /rɛr/
UK /reə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
A2Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMorerod
US /rɑ:d/
UK /rɒd/
- Countable Noun
- Straight, thin stick or bar
- Pole with a line and hook to catch fish with
B1Moresake
US /sek/
UK /seɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese rice wine
- Noun
- Interest or benefit of someone or something
A2Moresatisfy
US /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone happy because they got their wish
- To do what is required in order to finish
A2TOEICMoreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Morethrough thick and thin
US
UK
- Idiom
- Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
- Phrase
- Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
A1Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreweather that storm
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come safely through (a storm or crisis).
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- at least: As a minimum
- through thick and thin: Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
- look back: To think about past events
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- weather that storm: To come safely through (a storm or crisis).
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- respect: To follow the established rules
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- leave: To go away from; depart
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
- business: A company formed for making profit
- part: Division of a book
- truth: Real facts about something
- needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- satisfy: To make someone happy because they got their wish
- rod: Straight, thin stick or bar
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- advertiser: Someone whose business is advertising
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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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Dave Portnoy on standing ground 'against our haters'
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/07/01Ever wondered how some brands seem to thrive on controversy? In this clip, Dave Portnoy shares his perspective on why standing your ground against 'haters' can actually build a loyal fanbase and lead to success. You'll pick up some great phrases for discussing business strategy and weathering tough times!
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