back down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebat in
US /bæt ɪn/
UK /bæt ɪn/
- other
- To hit the ball to score a run in baseball or softball.
B2Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebullet
US /ˈbʊlɪt/
UK /'bʊlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Metal object fired from a gun
- Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
- Adjective
- Very fast.
B1Morecarol
US /ˈkærəl/
UK /'kærəl/
- Noun
- Traditional song sung at Christmas
B2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morechopper
US /ˈtʃɑ:pə(r)/
UK /ˈtʃɒpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
B1Morechute
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Noun
- Sloping channel or passage to throw things down
C1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecricket
US /ˈkrɪkɪt/
UK /'krɪkɪt/
- Noun
- Sport played by two teams hitting a ball with bats
- Brown or black insect that makes short loud noises
B1Morecut on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- To start or ignite an engine.
A2Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
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
B1Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefollow through
US /ˈfɑlo θru/
UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill a promise
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
A1Morefreeman
US /ˈfrimən/
UK /'fri:mən/
- Noun
- Someone who is not a slave
C2Moregot 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
A1Moregreen light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
A1Morehertz
US /hɜ:rts/
UK /hɜ:ts/
- Noun
- Unit for measuring the frequency of sound waves
B2Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreoff the wall
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- Adverb
- Away from a wall.
A1Moreon deck
US /ɑn dɛk/
UK /ɔn dek/
- Adjective
- In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- Next in line; ready or available.
- Adverb
- Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
B2Moreon the hop
US /ɑn ðə ˈhɑp/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈhɒp/
- other
- Being surprised or unprepared for something.
B2Moreorder in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
out of the chute
US /aʊt əv ðə ʃut/
UK /aut əv ðə ʃu:t/
- other
- To begin something quickly and energetically.
C2Morepa
US /pɑ/
UK /ˌpi:'eɪ/
- Noun
- Father
B2Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMoreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMoreput away
US /pʊt əˈwe/
UK /put əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- To eat quickly
A1Morereset
US /riˈsɛt/
UK /ˌri:'set/
- Transitive Verb
- To return to the original start or formation
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to the original start or formation
C1Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreright 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.
A2Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreroll on
US /rol ɑn/
UK /rəul ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- For time to pass
- To continue or proceed
B1Moreroutine
US /ruˈtin/
UK /ru:ˈti:n/
- Adjective
- Happening or done regularly or habitually
- Always the same; boring through lack of variety
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
- Series of actions that make up a performance
A2TOEICMorerun to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMorescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoreshallow
US /ˈʃælo/
UK /'ʃæləʊ/
- Adjective
- Not deep; short from top to bottom
- Lacking interest in serious things; superficial
B1TOEICMoreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMorestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestrand
US /strænd/
UK /strænd/
- Countable Noun
- Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to be stuck or trapped somewhere
B2Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMoretake it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something.
- Idiom
- To begin playing or performing.
C1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Morethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Moretrack
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
A2TOEICMoreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- roll on: For time to pass
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- bat in: To hit the ball to score a run in baseball or softball.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- out of the chute: To begin something quickly and energetically.
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- on the hop: Being surprised or unprepared for something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- green light
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- take it away: To remove something.
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- strike: To hit something
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- leave: To go away from; depart
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- hop: Dance party
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- strand: Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
- cricket: Sport played by two teams hitting a ball with bats
- diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- chute: Sloping channel or passage to throw things down
- chopper: Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
- freeman: Someone who is not a slave
- hertz: Unit for measuring the frequency of sound waves
- pa: Father
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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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Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 July 10, 2026 MLB Season
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/07/11Get ready for some baseball action as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in this full game highlights reel! You'll hear exciting sports commentary and pick up phrases like "ground ball base hit" and "cut on and missed" that are perfect for describing game plays. It's a fantastic way to boost your sports vocabulary while enjoying some thrilling MLB moments!
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