across the pond
US
UK
- Phrase
- Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
- From the UK to the US.
analogous to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
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.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
bacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecut back
US /kʌt bæk/
UK /kʌt bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use less of something
- To reduce your use of something; reduce amount
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredevelopment
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
A2TOEICMoredrug
US /drʌɡ/
UK /drʌɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- Chemical used as a medicine
- Transitive Verb
- To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
A2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morego find
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner or by methods that.
- In certain respects or aspects.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove away
US /muv əˈwe/
UK /mu:v əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the basis of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of; using as a reason or justification.
A1Moreon the verge of
US /ɑn ði vɚdʒ ʌv/
UK /ɔn ðə və:dʒ ɔv/
- Phrase
- Very near to doing or experiencing something.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreone step ahead
US /wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd/
UK /wʌn step əˈhed/
- Adjective
- Having an advantage or being more prepared than others.
- Phrase
- Planning or thinking in advance.
B1Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMorepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Moreresistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force that stops or slows movement of something
- Refusal to accept something new or different
A2TOEICMorerun with
US /rʌn wɪð/
UK /rʌn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresignal
US /ˈsɪɡnəl/
UK /'sɪɡnəl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Evidence or an indication something will happen
- Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morework around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- deal with
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- one step ahead: Having an advantage or being more prepared than others.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for instance: As an example.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- cut back: To use less of something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- option: A choice
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
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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】Ramanan Laxminarayan: The coming crisis in antibiotics (Ramanan Laxminarayan: The coming crisis in antibiotics)
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CUChou posted on 2015/02/05Ever wondered what happens when our trusty antibiotics stop working? This fascinating TED talk dives into the history of penicillin and the urgent crisis of antibiotic resistance, exploring how we got here and what we can do about it. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to medicine and public health, making it a fantastic way to boost your English knowledge!
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