back out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebalance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMorebaseline
US /ˈbeɪslaɪn/
UK /ˈbeɪslaɪn/
- Noun
- Imaginary standard by which things are compared
C1Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebounce
US /baʊns/
UK /baʊns/
- Uncountable Noun
- A person's energy or confidence
- Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around energetically, playfully
- (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
B1Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorefirst shot
US
UK
- Noun
- The first attempt at doing something.
- The first opportunity to do something.
foul
US /faʊl/
UK /faʊl/
- Adjective
- Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- Dirty or filthy.
- Noun
- An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
B2Moreharden
US /'hɑ:rdn/
UK /'hɑ:dn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become hard or firm
A2Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morelamp
US /læmp/
UK /læmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
- A source of illumination.
- Transitive Verb
- To illuminate with or as if with a lamp.
B1Moreon 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.
A1Moreovershadow
US /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To be more important or significant by comparison
B2Morepoke
US /pok/
UK /pəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a push, thrust, or jab
B2Morerecover
US /rɪ'kʌvər/
UK /rɪ'kʌvə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to a prior normal condition
- To get back something that was lost
A2TOEICMoreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morespin out
US /spɪn aʊt/
UK /spin aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
- To lose control and rotate rapidly, especially in a vehicle.
A1Morestrip
US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Moretime out
US /taɪm aʊt/
UK /taim aut/
- Noun
- A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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Vocabulary
- first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
- spin out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- leave: To go away from; depart
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- point: An item to be discussed
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- deep: Complex and important
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- recover: To return to a prior normal condition
- lamp: Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- harden: To make or become hard or firm
- overshadow: To be more important or significant by comparison
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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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LeBron James With a CLUTCH Steal! 17 PTS, 10 REB vs Cavaliers 🔥
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/23Catch LeBron James in action as he delivers a masterclass in defense and aggressive play against the Cavaliers. You'll get to hear fast-paced sports commentary and pick up dynamic basketball terms like "coast to coast" and "poked away" to describe high-stakes game moments.
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