approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat the worst
US /ət ðə ˈwɝst/
UK /ət ðə ˈwɜ:st/
- other
- Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
B1Morebehind the wheel
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ði hwil/
UK /biˈhaind ðə hwi:l/
- Phrase
- In control of a vehicle; driving.
- Idiom
- In a position of control or responsibility.
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechampion
US /'tʃæmpɪən/
UK /'tʃæmpɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who fights for or supports strongly
- The title given to the winner of a competition.
- Transitive Verb
- To support or fight for something you believe in
A2Morechampionship
US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sports competition to find the best player or team
B1Morecompete in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take part in a contest or competition.
B1Morecompetitor
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/
UK /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- Someone who takes part in a contest or competition.
B1Moreconsecutive
US /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
UK /kənˈsekjətɪv/
- Adjective
- Following one after the other in order
B2Moreearn
US /ɜ:rn/
UK /ɜ:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To deserve something because you worked for it
- To get money for work
A2TOEICMoreelite
US /iˈliːt/
UK /iˈliːt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- A person of the elite class.
- Adjective
- Belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
B2Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Morefollow suit
US /ˈfɑlo sut/
UK /ˈfɔləu sju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do the same thing that someone else has done
A2Morefor all time
US /fɔr ɔl taɪm/
UK /fɔ: ɔ:l taim/
- Phrase
- Forever; eternally.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Moreformula
US /ˈfɔrmjələ/
UK /'fɔ:mjələ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mathematical or scientific rule
- Plan, rule or method for doing or making something
A2TOEICMorefrequently
US /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/
UK /ˈfri:kwəntli/
- Adverb
- Often; regularly
- Repeatedly or many times.
A2TOEICMoregrand
US /ɡrænd/
UK /ɡrænd/
- Adjective
- A counter for 1000 of something
- Great in amount, number or size
A2Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the post
US /ɪn ðə ˈpoʊst/
UK /in ðə ˈpəust/
- other
- Sent by mail or postal service.
A2Morein the space of
US /ɪn ðə ˈspeɪs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈspeis ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within a certain period of time.
B2Morein 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.
A1Morein turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremoss
US /mɔs,mɑs/
UK /mɒs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
B2Moremotorcycle
US /ˈmotɚˌsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the grid
US /ɑn ðə ˈɡrɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈgrid/
- other
- Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
B2Moreon the strength of
US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/
UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/
- other
- Based on or because of something.
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreracer
US /ˈresɚ/
UK /'reɪsə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
B2Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerival
US /'raɪvl/
UK /'raɪvl/
- Adjective
- Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- Opposing; being the team you compete against
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
- To be in opposition often as competitors
A2TOEICMorerivalry
US /ˈraɪvəlri/
UK /'raɪvlrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State/feeling when groups compete with each other
A2TOEICMorerun with
US /rʌn wɪð/
UK /rʌn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
A1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresterling
US /ˈstɚlɪŋ/
UK /'stɜ:lɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Of very strong, true character; very reliable
C2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretake no prisoners
US
UK
- Idiom
- To act or proceed without mercy or compromise; to be ruthless.
- To be extremely aggressive and determined to win, regardless of the consequences.
A1Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretriple
US /ˈtrɪpəl/
UK /ˈtrɪpl/
- Noun
- Group or set of three
- A hit in baseball that enables the batter to reach third base.
- Transitive Verb
- To multiply by three; to increase threefold.
B2Moreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMorevictory
US /ˈvɪktəri/
UK /'vɪktərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Defeating or beating someone or something
- An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
B1Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2Morewith good reason
US /wɪθ gʊd ˈrizən/
UK /wɪθ gʊd ˈri:zən/
- other
- Having a valid or justifiable cause or explanation.
B2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- behind the wheel: In control of a vehicle; driving.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on the grid: Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at the worst: Used to describe the worst possible situation or outcome.
- in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- for all time: Forever; eternally.
- such as: For example; like
- follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- take no prisoners: To act or proceed without mercy or compromise; to be ruthless.
- with good reason: Having a valid or justifiable cause or explanation.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- spot: A certain place or area
- elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- consecutive: Following one after the other in order
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- frequently: Often; regularly
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- leave: To go away from; depart
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- point: An item to be discussed
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- rivalry: State/feeling when groups compete with each other
- champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- triple: Group or set of three
- moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- sterling: Of very strong, true character; very reliable
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- racer: Someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
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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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