arena
US /əˈrinə/
UK /ə'ri:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
B1Morebalance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMoreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Moreborrow
US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/
UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and later return something from another
- To carry one number to another column when adding
A2TOEICMorecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Moreclothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Moreconsole
US /kənˈsol/
UK /kən'səʊl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel better in times of distress
B2TOEICMoredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoreexploit
US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- To use something in a very effective manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Personal journey or series of events
- A bold or daring feat.
B1TOEICMoreflaw
US /flɔ/
UK /flɔ:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality that makes something imperfect
- A weakness or undesirable quality.
- Transitive Verb
- To impair, damage, or spoil.
B1TOEICMorefor sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
- Verb Phrase
- to surrender an item; hand over an item
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMorehonor
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
B2TOEICMoreincredible
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.
A1Morejanitor
US /ˈdʒænɪtɚ/
UK /ˈdʒænɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
C2Morekindness
US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/
UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- A kind or helpful act.
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
A2Morelap
US /læp/
UK /læp/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- Noun
- A gentle repeated motion against something
- Area between the waist and knees when seated
B1Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morelie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Morelily
US /'lɪlɪ/
UK /'lɪlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- Proper Noun
- A female given name.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremedal
US /ˈmɛdl/
UK /'medl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- An emblem or badge of honor.
B1Moremop
US /mɑp/
UK /mɒp/
- Noun
- Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop
B2Moreoutfit
US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
UK /'aʊtfɪt/
- Noun
- A set of clothing (with accessories)
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with clothing and other things
B2Morepip
US /pɪp/
UK /pɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To just beat someone in a competition
- Countable Noun
- Small seed found in most fruits
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerat
US /ræt/
UK /ræt/
- Countable Noun
- Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
B1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresabotage
US /ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/
UK /'sæbətɑ:ʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destroying or damaging so as to weaken enemy, etc.
B2Moreseriously hurt
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be physically injured to a great extent.
- To be emotionally damaged to a great extent.
- Adjective
- Having sustained severe physical injuries.
- Having experienced severe emotional distress.
B1Moreskate
US /sket/
UK /skeɪt/
- Noun
- Flat sea fish
- Boot with a metal blade attached to the bottom
- Intransitive Verb
- To slide on ice wearing boots with a metal blade
- To slide on a surface, e.g. ice
B2Moreskate on
US /skeɪt ɑn/
UK /skeɪt ɒn/
- other
- To move continuously and smoothly over a surface.
C2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Morevoluntarily
US /ˌvɑ:lənˈterəli/
UK /ˈvɒləntrəli/
- Adverb
- Of your own free will; not because you were forced
C1Morewithdraw from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- To stop participating in or being involved with something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- seriously hurt: To be physically injured to a great extent.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- skate on: To move continuously and smoothly over a surface.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- spot: A certain place or area
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- sabotage: To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
- console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- janitor: a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- business: A company formed for making profit
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- voluntarily: Of your own free will; not because you were forced
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- borrow: To take and later return something from another
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- truth: Real facts about something
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- mop: Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
- skate: Flat sea fish
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- pip: To just beat someone in a competition
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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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She Was Treated Unfairly... But Still Won The Figure Skating Championship | Slow English (Level A2)
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陳昱睿 posted on 2026/09/21Get ready for a dramatic figure skating story where a young skater faces sabotage but finds an unlikely mentor in a former champion! You'll learn some great phrases for talking about sports and overcoming challenges, like 'ruin her skates' and 'don't give up because of empty threats'. This inspiring tale is perfect for building your confidence and vocabulary!
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