abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMorecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morefloral
US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/
UK /'flɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
B2Morefolder
US /ˈfoʊldə(r)/
UK /ˈfəʊldə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Container that holds documents
B2TOEICMorehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreon a string
US /ɑn ə ˈstrɪŋ/
UK /ɒn ə ˈstriŋ/
- other
- To be under someone's control or influence.
B2Morepotato
US /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
UK /pəˈteɪtəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
A2Morestring
US /strɪŋ/
UK /strɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To tie or connect things together with a thread
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line of connected objects
- Thick thread; thin rope
A2Moresupply
US /səˈplaɪ/
UK /sə'plaɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Availability of products and services for use
- Transitive Verb
- To give or sell goods to others for their use
A2TOEICMoresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- on a string: To be under someone's control or influence.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- supply: Availability of products and services for use
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
- folder: Container that holds documents
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
- potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- stop: To block or close something
- worried: Feeling troubled or concerned
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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 2026/09/13Ever wondered what it's like to be handed a potato on a string as your only art supply? This hilarious clip from 'The Cat in the Hat' shows a character hilariously struggling with this absurd challenge. You'll get a kick out of the reactions and pick up some fun, informal ways to express surprise and amusement!
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