core
US /kɔr, kor/
UK /kɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
C1Morelantern
US /ˈlæntərn/
UK /ˈlæntən/
- Countable Noun
- Light in a glass box that can be carried
B2Morepowerful
US /ˈpaʊəfəl/
UK /ˈpauəful/
- Adjective
- Having control or influence over
- Having a lot of physical force, energy, strength
A2TOEICMoreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Morevain
US /ven/
UK /veɪn/
- Adjective
- Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
- Producing no result; useless.
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- have to: Must do
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- vain: Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
- weak: Not having a strong character
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- lantern: Light in a glass box that can be carried
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- big: Popular
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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 2026/09/28Think fear always makes you weak? This "Lanterns" preview challenges that idea, exploring how fear can actually be a powerful force! You'll hear some great phrases about taking risks and facing your fears, perfect for adding to your English toolkit.
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