at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebroken leg
US /ˈbrokən lɛɡ/
UK /ˈbrəukən leɡ/
- Noun
- A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
A2Moreburst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
B1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecall in
US /kɔl ɪn/
UK /kɔ:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ask others for help when in need
- To make a phone call to your office; to contact
A1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechew over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To think carefully about something
B1Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecut on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- To start or ignite an engine.
A2Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreesteem
US /ɪˈstim/
UK /ɪˈsti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- Transitive Verb
- To regard with great respect or admiration
B2TOEICMorefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
get a cut
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
A2Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehygiene
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/
UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cleanliness; being clean
- Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
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.
C1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoff the hook
US /ɔf ði hʊk/
UK /ɔf ðə huk/
- Adjective
- Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- Out of danger or trouble.
B2Moreon end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
A1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
physical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Morepop out
US /pɑp aʊt/
UK /pɔp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
A2Morepopped out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- Appeared or emerged suddenly and unexpectedly.
A1Morepositive attitude
US
UK
- Noun
- An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
B1Morepsychological
US /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
UK /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the study of the mind
- Relating to or involving the use of propaganda, threats, or other psychological techniques to subdue an opponent.
A2Morepsychologist
US /saɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/
UK /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- A therapist specializing in mental health.
C2Morereach out
US /ritʃ aʊt/
UK /ri:tʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
B1Morespend more time
US
UK
- Phrase
- To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- broken leg: A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- next to: Being located along side another
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- get a cut: To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
- chew over: To think carefully about something
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- positive attitude: An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- call: A order or request for action
- hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
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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】Guy Winch: The case for emotional hygiene
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CUChou posted on 2015/03/09Ever wonder how to take care of your emotional health as much as your physical health? This TED Talk by Guy Winch breaks down the importance of 'emotional hygiene' and offers practical coping strategies for loneliness and mental well-being. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain valuable insights into self-care that you can use every day!
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