after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat any rate
US
UK
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
at some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreat will
US /æt wɪl/
UK /æt wil/
- Adverb
- Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- Adjective
- Relating to an employment agreement where the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
by contrast
US /baɪ ˈkɑntræst/
UK /bai ˈkɔntræst/
- Phrase
- Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
B2Moreby definition
US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/
- Phrase
- Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
B2Moredevil's advocate
US /ˈdɛvəlz ˈædvəkət/
UK /ˈdevəlz ˈædvəkət/
- other
- One who argues against a position to test its strength.
C1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morego to prison
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a state
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein 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 power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
B1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremonitor
US /ˈmɑ:nɪtə(r)/
UK /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To observe and keep a record of something
- To observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.
- Noun
- A senior student at school
- Electronic screen on which you can see images
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreplug in
US /plʌɡ ɪn/
UK /plʌɡ in/
- Phrase
B1Moreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moresee into
US /si ˈɪntu/
UK /si: ˈɪntə/
- other
- To investigate or examine closely.
B2Moreseek out
US /sik aʊt/
UK /si:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
B2Moreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Moresurveillance
US /sɚˈveləns/
UK /sɜ:'veɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
B2TOEICMoretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morework 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.
A1Morewrite down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
Vocabulary
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- have to: Must do
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- write down: To record in writing
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- see into: To investigate or examine closely.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- plug in
- on to: Toward something; forward
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in terms of
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- bad: Not good; wrong
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- monitor: To observe and keep a record of something
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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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【TED】Glenn Greenwald: Why privacy matters (Glenn Greenwald: Why privacy matters)
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CUChou posted on 2015/03/03Ever wonder how much the world knows about you? Glenn Greenwald dives deep into the world of mass surveillance and why privacy is so crucial in our digital age, drawing parallels to Orwell's '1984'! You'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary and get a fantastic look at complex sentence structures used in analytical discussions.
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