calmly
US /ˈkɑmlɪ/
UK /'kɑ:mlɪ/
- Adverb
- Without getting emotional, e.g. in times of stress
B1Morefade
US /fed/
UK /feɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause to lose brightness of color
- To lose strength or freshness
A2TOEICMorefray
US /fre/
UK /freɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To form loose threads at the edge of cloth
- (Of temper, nerves, etc.) to become tense
B2TOEICMoremend
US /mɛnd/
UK /mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To repair or put into good shape or working order
- Noun
- A repair or fix of something
B1TOEICMorestand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Morestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMorewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewalk away from
US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
A2More
Vocabulary
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
- mend: To repair or put into good shape or working order
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- calmly: Without getting emotional, e.g. in times of stress
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- fray: To form loose threads at the edge of cloth
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- gray: Color between black and white (also spelled grey)
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
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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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91919陳昱慎 posted on 2026/11/08Immerse yourself in this creative fan animation set to an uplifting anthem about resilience and starting over after a setback. It is a fantastic opportunity to practice listening to poetic, emotive language, including phrases like 'mend' and 'the fray,' which help you express the idea of healing and conflict.
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