at first glance
US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/
UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Upon initial observation or assessment.
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morecarbon
US /ˈkɑrbən/
UK /'kɑ:bən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
B1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morelit match
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A match that has been ignited and is burning.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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
B1Moreof all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
A1Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
oxygen
US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/
UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/
- Uncountable Noun
- A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreturn back
US /tɚn bæk/
UK /tə:n bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop and move backward on some issue
B2Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2More
Vocabulary
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- lit match: A match that has been ignited and is burning.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- such as: For example; like
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- account: An advantage
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- add: To include as well
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
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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-Ed】The law of conservation of mass - Todd Ramsey
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/03/07Ever wondered where all the 'stuff' in the universe comes from? This awesome TED-Ed video dives into the fascinating law of conservation of mass, explaining how atoms and molecules rearrange during chemical reactions, and even touching on how elements are formed in stars! You'll pick up some cool science vocabulary along the way, making complex ideas super clear.
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