adapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morecareer
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
A2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morechip in
US /tʃɪp ɪn/
UK /tʃip in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To contribute (donate money) to a cause
B1Morecollaboration
US /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
UK /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of working with someone to complete a task
B1Morecome around
US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/
UK /kʌm əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Morecouple
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
A2Moredeep love
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A profound and intense feeling of affection and care.
- An unwavering commitment and devotion to another person.
A2Moredepart
US /dɪˈpɑ:rt/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To die
- To go from a place in order to start a journey
B1TOEICMoredevil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
B1Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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
A1Morehumanity
US /hjuˈmænɪti/
UK /hju:ˈmænəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All human beings collectively; the human race.
A2Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein sync
US /ɪn sɪŋk/
UK /in siŋk/
- Adjective
- Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- Adverb
- In a state of coordination or harmony.
in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMorenight and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
A1Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreprofound
US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/
UK /prə'faʊnd/
- Adjective
- Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morescript
US /skrɪpt/
UK /skrɪpt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- Set of letters or characters of a written language
- Transitive Verb
- To write a text for a movie, play or speech
B1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Moresync
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Noun
- Short for 'synchronization'
C1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreunfinished
US /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/
UK /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/
- Adjective
- Not yet ended; not complete; still being done
C2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in terms of
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- deep love: A profound and intense feeling of affection and care.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- going on: To continue doing something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- night and day: Continuously; all the time.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- for instance: As an example.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- role: Character played by an actor
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sync: Short for 'synchronization'
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- point: An item to be discussed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- depart: To die
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- unfinished: Not yet ended; not complete; still being done
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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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高橋幸大 posted on 2026/08/21Ever wondered how a film adaptation comes to life? Dive into this fascinating chat with director Luca Guadagnino and writer Justin Kuritzkes as they discuss bringing the novel "Queer" to the screen, sharing insights into their creative process and the challenges of adapting a beloved book. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to filmmaking and literature along the way!
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