adaptation
US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/
UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
B1Morebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morebehind the curtain
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly; not in public view.
- In the space at the back of a curtain.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebroom
US /brum,brʊm/
UK /bru:m/
- Noun
- Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
B2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Moreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMorecub
US /kʌb/
UK /kʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Young of certain animals, e.g. fox, lion or bear
B1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Morecurtain
US /ˈkɚtn/
UK /'kɜ:tn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- A screen in a theatre that can be raised or lowered
B1Moredepth
US /dɛpθ/
UK /depθ/
- Noun
- Distance below a surface
A2Moreembody
US /ɪmˈbɑ:di/
UK /ɪmˈbɒdi/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something into part of a body or system
B2Moreequivalent
US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
- Adjective
- Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- Having the same meaning or significance.
- Noun
- Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
B1TOEICMorefaint
US /fent/
UK /feɪnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- Adjective
- Lacking strength; weak; lacking clarity
- Very small, as in a chance or hope
A2Morefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMorefirst up
US /fɚst ʌp/
UK /fə:st ʌp/
- Phrase
- Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Moregazelle
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Small fast graceful antelope of Africa and Asia
C1Moregeographic
US /ˌdʒi:ə'ɡræfɪk/
UK /ˌdʒi:ə'ɡræfɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the earth and its natural features
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrand
US /ɡrænd/
UK /ɡrænd/
- Adjective
- A counter for 1000 of something
- Great in amount, number or size
A2Moregraveyard
US /ˈgreɪvjɑ:rd/
UK /ˈgreɪvjɑ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area used for burials; area with many graves
C1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehumble
US /ˈhʌmbəl/
UK /'hʌmbl/
- Adjective
- Being lower in quality or status
- Not proud/arrogant; of low status
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel less proud or confident
B2TOEICMoreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein every way
US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/
UK /in ˈevri wei/
- Phrase
- In all manners or respects; completely.
A1Morein 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 particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreintimidate
US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/
UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel afraid
B2Morelion
US /ˈlaɪən/
UK /ˈlaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremask
US /mæsk/
UK /mɑ:sk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering to hide or disguise the face
- Way of pretending to behave that is not real
B1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moremuzzle
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To quieten by or as by covering the mouth
- Noun
- A device put over a dogs mouth to keep it quiet
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the real
US /ɑn ðə ˈril/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈri:əl/
- other
- Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
B2Moreon tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
A2Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Morepearl
US /pɜ:rl/
UK /pɜ:l/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ball formed in oysters used in jewelry
- Someone, something that is admired, among the best
B1Morepleasure
US /ˈplɛʒɚ/
UK /'pleʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
A2TOEICMorepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Morepuppet
US /ˈpʌpɪt/
UK /ˈpʌpɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or group that is controlled by another
- Doll that is moved by strings or your hands
B2Morerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morerip apart
US /rɪp əˈpɑrt/
UK /rip əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tear something into pieces violently.
- To criticize someone or something severely.
B2Morerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Morescar
US /skɑr/
UK /skɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long lasting emotional pain from a bad experience
- A mark on something made by scratching it
- Transitive Verb
- To cause long lasting emotional pain
- To leave a mark on something by scratching it
B1Moreshare in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Morestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moretale
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Story that is not true
- Story about colorful and imaginary events
A2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewildlife
US /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
UK /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
- Uncountable Noun
- All wild animals
B1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- going on: To continue doing something
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- rip apart: To tear something into pieces violently.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- tale: Story that is not true
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- depth: Distance below a surface
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- scar: Long lasting emotional pain from a bad experience
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
- pearl: Person's name
- puppet: Person or group that is controlled by another
- embody: To make something into part of a body or system
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- graveyard: Area used for burials; area with many graves
- wildlife: All wild animals
- cub: Young of certain animals, e.g. fox, lion or bear
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- geographic: Concerning the earth and its natural features
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- gazelle: Small fast graceful antelope of Africa and Asia
- muzzle: To quieten by or as by covering the mouth
- lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
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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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From the Savanna To Broadway at The Lion King | LION | National Geographic
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/09/09Ever wondered how the magic of The Lion King comes to life on stage? Join a producer from National Geographic's "Lion" series as she goes backstage on Broadway, exploring the incredible masks and choreography that bring the savanna to the theater! You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how performers embody these iconic animals and even pick up some cool phrases about movement and cultural representation.
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