disappointment
US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- An event or situation that is not as good as you had hoped
B2Moregot 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
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- make up: To invent or create a story
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- call: A order or request for action
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- talk: Style of speaking
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
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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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[西洋老歌] The One You Love - 原唱Glenn Frey -你所愛的人(中英歌詞)
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郝德旺 posted on 2026/08/24Ever been caught between two loves? This video uses Glenn Frey's classic 'The One You Love' to explore those tough decisions in relationships, helping you understand phrases like 'make up your mind' and 'made you blue.' It's a fantastic way to dive into emotional vocabulary and practice listening comprehension with a timeless song!
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