adult
US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
UK /ˈædʌlt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or animal that is fully grown
- A fully grown animal.
- Adjective
- Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
- Containing sexually explicit material.
A2TOEICMoreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Moreattractive
US /əˈtræktɪv/
UK /əˈtræktɪv/
- Adjective
- Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
A2Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebra
US /brɑ/
UK /brɑ:/
- Noun
- Woman’s undergarment worn to support the breasts
B2Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Moreconcern
US /kənˈsɚn/
UK /kənˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Company, firm or business
- Feeling of worry or anxiety
A2TOEICMoreconfess
US /kənˈfɛs/
UK /kən'fes/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To admit that you did something wrong
B1Moredelete
US /diˈlit/
UK /dɪ'li:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove or erase something
- Noun
- A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files.
B1TOEICMoredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoredodgy
US /ˈdɑdʒi/
UK /'dɒdʒɪ/
- Adjective
- Slightly dishonest; not quite right
- Dishonest or unreliable.
C1Moredown under
US /daʊn ˈʌndɚ/
UK /daun ˈʌndə/
- Proper Noun
- A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- Adverb
- Below or underneath something.
A1Moreemerge
US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise or appear out of some background
- To become known or apparent.
A2TOEICMoreendorse
US /ɪnˈdɔ:rs/
UK /ɪnˈdɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To show or express approval of
- To sign your name on the back of a check
B2TOEICMoreengage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMorefollow through
US /ˈfɑlo θru/
UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill a promise
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
A1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morefull view
US
UK
- Noun
- An unobstructed or complete view of something.
- Adjective
- Providing a comprehensive or detailed perspective.
A2Moregay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregranddaughter
US /ˈɡrænˌdɔtɚ/
UK /ˈgrændɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Your son or daughter's daughter
B2Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMoreillness
US /ˈɪlnɪs/
UK /ˈɪlnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- A particular instance or type of disease.
A2Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein full view
US /ɪn fʊl vju/
UK /ɪn fʊl vju:/
- other
- Completely visible to observation.
B1Morein light of
US /ɪn laɪt ʌv/
UK /in lait ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of; considering
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account
- Because of; as a result of
A1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein private
US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/
UK /in ˈpraivit/
- Phrase
- Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
B1Morein retrospect
US /ɪn ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/
UK /in ˈretrəspekt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Thinking back on what happened
C1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morejokingly
US /ˈdʒokɪŋlɪ/
UK /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋli/
- Adverb
- In an amusing non-serious manner
B1Morelily
US /'lɪlɪ/
UK /'lɪlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- Proper Noun
- A female given name.
B2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoreon a set
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or working at a filming location.
- Defined or applicable to a specific set in mathematics.
A2Moreon the line
US /ɑn ði laɪn/
UK /ɔn ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
phone number
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
A1Morepolitic
US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/
UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/
- Adjective
- Careful what you say; diplomatic
B2Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMorepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morequiz
US /kwɪz/
UK /kwɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A game in which players answer questions on topics
- Brief spoken or written test, given to students
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a person many questions about something
B1Moreretrospect
US /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/
UK /ˈretrəspekt/
- Uncountable Noun
- A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look back on or think about (past events or a period of time).
C2Moresack
US /sæk/
UK /sæk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To put something in a large bag
- To dismiss a person from their job; fire
- Countable Noun
- Large strong bag made of fibers, plastic, etc.
B1Moresinister
US /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/
UK /ˈsɪnɪstə(r)/
- Adjective
- Suggesting evil or danger; threatening
B2Moresize up
US /saɪz ʌp/
UK /saiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something to make a decision
A1Morespeaks volumes
US /spiks ˈvɑljəmz/
UK /spi:ks ˈvɒljʊmz/
- other
- To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
B2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreteamed up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To form as a group to work together on something
A2Morethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Morewalk back
US /ˈwɔk bæk/
UK /ˈwɔ:k bæk/
- other
- To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- To return by walking, usually the way one came.
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreyoga
US /ˈjoʊgə/
UK /ˈjəʊgə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
B2More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in light of: Because of; considering
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- size up: To consider something to make a decision
- on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in full view: Completely visible to observation.
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- full view: An unobstructed or complete view of something.
- phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- mental: Concerning the mind
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- chill: State of being a little cold
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- leave: To go away from; depart
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- sinister: Suggesting evil or danger; threatening
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- sack: To put something in a large bag
- point: An item to be discussed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- confess: To admit that you did something wrong
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- dodgy: Slightly dishonest; not quite right
- retrospect: A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- delete: To remove or erase something
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- gay: Happy and bright
- bra: Woman’s undergarment worn to support the breasts
- jokingly: In an amusing non-serious manner
- granddaughter: Your son or daughter's daughter
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/11/11Have you ever wondered how celebrity public images change over time? This eye-opening video analyzes several uncomfortable moments from Russell Brand's career, giving you a chance to learn how to identify phrases related to behavioral patterns and social dynamics in English.
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