body
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreperceptions of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
C2Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2More
Vocabulary
- perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- row: To move a boat using oars
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/11/03Ever wondered how you know you actually exist? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into Descartes' famous 'I think, therefore I am' argument, exploring the dream argument and the idea of a deceptive demon. You'll get to practice advanced vocabulary and explore some deep philosophical ideas!
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