addition
US /əˈdɪʃən/
UK /əˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of adding something; thing that is added
- The process of calculating the total of two or more numbers or amounts
A2TOEICMoreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreat the door of
US /æt ðə dɔr ʌv/
UK /æt ðə dɔ: əv/
- other
- Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
B1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreblackout
US /ˈblækˌaʊt/
UK /'blækaʊt/
- Noun
- When the electric power is off; outage
- A temporary loss of consciousness, sight, or memory.
C1Morebulky
US /ˈbʌlki/
UK /ˈbʌlki/
- Adjective
- Large and awkward to carry or put somewhere
B1Moreby all means
US
UK
- Adverb
- Certainly; of course
- Phrase
- In every possible way; using every method possible
- Certainly; of course
A2Morecame off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
A1Morechew on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To think carefully about something over a period of time.
B1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Morecontraption
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Piece of equipment looking old-fashioned or odd
C1Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morediaper
US /ˈdaɪəpɚ, ˈdaɪpɚ/
UK /'daɪəpə(r)/
- Noun
- Towel/paper for baby's bottom for urine/feces
- Transitive Verb
- To put a diaper on a baby.
- To decorate with a repeating pattern.
C1Moredo without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
A1Moreessential
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
UK /ɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely or most important and necessary
- Fundamental; basic.
- Noun
- A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
B1TOEICMoreexhaust
US /ɪɡˈzɔst/
UK /ɪɡ'zɔ:st/
- Noun
- System of pipes through which gases escape
- Waste gas from an engine, e.g. from a car
- Transitive Verb
- To emit gas from the back of a car
- To make a person feel very tired or without energy
A2Morefancy
US /ˈfænsi/
UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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
A2Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
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.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein 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 terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreitem
US /ˈaɪtəm/
UK /ˈaɪtəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
A2TOEICMorekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moreluggage
US /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlʌgɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suitcases and bags
- The contents of suitcases or bags packed for travel.
B1TOEICMoremarketplace
US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtpleɪs/
UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtpleɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where a public market is held
- An online platform where multiple sellers can list products or services for sale.
C1Moreminimalist
US /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/
- Adjective
- Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person emphasizing extreme simplification in form
C2Morenecessity
US /nəˈsɛsɪti/
UK /nəˈsesəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you must have or do
- The state of being forced to do something because it is required.
B1TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenot necessary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
B1Moreon a trip
US
UK
- Phrase
- Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
A1Moreon the market
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale.
- Actively seeking employment.
A2Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Morepersonally
US /ˈpəsənəli/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/
- Adverb
- By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
A2Moreplan on
US /plæn ɑn/
UK /plæn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
A1Morepod
US /pɑ:d/
UK /pɒd/
- Countable Noun
- Seed container that grows on plants
B2Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMorerepeatedly
US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Said, done) many times; over and over
B2Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMorespare
US /spɛr/
UK /speə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (money or time) available for
- To save from being hurt or punished
- Adjective
- Being extra or in reserve
A2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestick around
US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/
UK /stik əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain in place; not leave or go
A2Moresticky
US /ˈstɪki/
UK /ˈstɪki/
- Adjective
- Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
B1Morestroller
US /ˈstrolɚ/
UK /ˈstrəʊlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Upright baby carriage in which the child sits up
- Someone who walks at a leisurely pace
B2Moresturdy
US /ˈstɜ:rdi/
UK /ˈstɜ:di/
- Adjective
- Substantially made or built; strong
C2Moresuitcase
US /ˈsutˌkes/
UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Container for carrying clothes when traveling
B2TOEICMoreswear by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
A2Moretablet
US /ˈtæblɪt/
UK /'tæblət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
B2Moretent
US /tɛnt/
UK /tent/
- Countable Noun
- Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- Intransitive Verb
- To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
B1Moreterrain
US /təˈren/
UK /təˈreɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- An area of activity or knowledge.
B1Morethink 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
A1Moretoddler
US /ˈtɑdlɚ/
UK /ˈtɒdlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Young child learning to walk
C2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreumbrella
US /ʌmˈbrɛlə/
UK /ʌmˈbrelə/
- Noun
- Including many smaller things of the same type
- Countable Noun
- Thing you open over your head to keep rain off
- Something providing general protection or cover.
B1Moreuneven
US /ʌnˈivən/
UK /ʌnˈi:vn/
- Adjective
- Being good in some parts and poor in others
- Having more on one side; unfairly distributed
B2Moreunnecessary
US /ʌnˈnesəseri/
UK /ʌnˈnesəsəri/
- Adjective
- Being more than needed or not needed
B1TOEICMoreunpopular
US /ʌnˈpɑpjəlɚ/
UK /ʌnˈpɒpjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Disliked by many people
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewipe it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth or sponge.
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- on the market: Available for sale.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
- in terms of
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- set up
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- turn on
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- wipe it down: To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth or sponge.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- at the moment: At this time; now
- chew on: To think carefully about something over a period of time.
- on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- sturdy: Substantially made or built; strong
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- toddler: Young child learning to walk
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- exhaust: System of pipes through which gases escape
- piece: A counter in a board game
- necessity: Something that you must have or do
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- diaper: Towel/paper for baby's bottom for urine/feces
- addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- blackout: When the electric power is off; outage
- minimalist: Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- contraption: Piece of equipment looking old-fashioned or odd
- unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
- uneven: Being good in some parts and poor in others
- kid: Child or young person
- pod: Seed container that grows on plants
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- bulky: Large and awkward to carry or put somewhere
- stroller: Upright baby carriage in which the child sits up
- marketplace: Place where a public market is held
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- unpopular: Disliked by many people
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/09/12Thinking about traveling with your baby or toddler? This video "de-influences" you by sharing 5 common items that are actually unnecessary, saving you space and hassle. You'll learn practical tips for minimalist travel, like choosing the right stroller and packing light, all while picking up useful vocabulary for discussing travel essentials.
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