afford
US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/
UK /ə'fɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To make available, to provide
- To have enough money to pay for something
A2TOEICMoreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebring about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to happen
A1Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorecandidate
US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/
UK /ˈkændɪdət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Politician who is running for public office
B1Moreconfident
US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
- Noun
- A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
A2Morecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
B1Morecorrupt
US /kəˈrʌpt/
UK /kə'rʌpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- To cause to become damaged or spoiled
- Adjective
- Being damaged or spoiled
- Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
B1Morecurrent
US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
A2Moredemocratic
US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
B2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreelection
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
B1TOEICMoreendorse
US /ɪnˈdɔ:rs/
UK /ɪnˈdɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To show or express approval of
- To sign your name on the back of a check
B2TOEICMoreextremist
US /ɪkˈstrimɪst/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mɪst/
- Adjective
- (Of politics, etc.) far stronger than the norm
- Noun
- Person with very strong or radical views
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefinance
US /fəˈnæns, faɪ-, ˈfaɪˌnæns/
UK /ˈfaɪnæns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Control of money a person, business has access to
- Adjective
- Concerned with money
A2TOEICMorefollow up on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or check on something.
- To pursue something further after an initial action.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
frankly
US /ˈfræŋkli/
UK /ˈfræŋkli/
- Adverb
- Speaking honestly and directly
- Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
B2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregoing 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
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 general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein God's name
US /ɪn ɡɑdz neɪm/
UK /ɪn ɡɒdz neɪm/
- other
- Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinequality
US /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Situation where things are not equal, fair
B1Moreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMoreleadership
US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/
UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremajor
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
A2TOEICMoremonday morning quarterback
US /ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmɔrnɪŋ ˈkwɔrtɚˌbæk/
UK /ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmɔ:nɪŋ ˈkwɔ:təˌbæk/
- other
- To criticize or judge after the fact with hindsight.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreordinary
US /ˈɔ:rdneri/
UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/
- Adjective
- Normal or usual
- Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
- Noun
- An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
- Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
A2TOEICMoreplatform
US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/
UK /'plætfɔ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- Area from which you board a train at a station
B1Moreprimary
US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/
UK /'praɪmərɪ/
- Adjective
- Most important, most basic or essential
- Happening first; earliest
B2Morerace
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
A2Morerapist
US /ˈrepɪst/
UK /ˈreɪpɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person forcing someone to have sex
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMoreregret
US /rɪˈɡrɛt/
UK /rɪ'ɡret/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
- Used to express apology or sadness.
B1Morerepublican
US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
- Countable Noun
- Supporter of the conservative US political party
- Adjective
- Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
B1Moreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoresenate
US /ˈsɛnɪt/
UK /'senət/
- Noun
- A board of governors at a college or university
B2Moresenator
US /ˈsɛnətɚ/
UK /ˈsenətə(r)/
- Noun
- An elected politician belonging to the senate
B2Moresettle on
US /ˈsɛtl ɑn/
UK /ˈsetl ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide definitely to do or have something.
B2Moresick and tired
US /sɪk ənd taɪrd/
UK /sik ænd ˈtaiəd/
- Adjective
- Fed up with or annoyed by something.
- Extremely exhausted and weary.
A2Morestand up to
US /stænd ʌp tu/
UK /stænd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
A1Morestand with
US /stænd wɪð/
UK /stænd wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support or defend someone or something.
A1Morestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
A1Morethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Morewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMorewealthy
US /ˈwɛlθi/
UK /ˈwelθi/
- Adjective
- Having a great quantity of money or property
A2Morewith all due respect
US /wɪð ɔl du rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /wið ɔ:l dju: risˈpekt/
- Phrase
- A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
B1Morewith dignity
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- In a noble and honorable manner.
A1Morewithdraw
US /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/
UK /wɪð'drɔ:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take money out of a bank account
- To pull back; move away or backward from something
B1TOEICMorewithdraw from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- To stop participating in or being involved with something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in God's name: Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
- stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- monday morning quarterback: To criticize or judge after the fact with hindsight.
- sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- afford: To make available, to provide
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
- wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- extremist: (Of politics, etc.) far stronger than the norm
- rapist: Person forcing someone to have sex
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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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Bernie Sanders says Michigan primary is about taking on ‘AIPAC money’: Full interview
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/02Ever wondered how campaign finance really works behind the scenes? In this interview clip, Senator Bernie Sanders dives into the influence of "AIPAC money" and billionaire-funded super PACs, explaining how they can impact elections. You'll pick up key phrases for discussing political spending and the fight for a government that truly represents everyday people!
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