Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- behind the wheel: In control of a vehicle; driving.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- at least: As a minimum
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- computer program
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
- blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- lead lives: To experience a particular type of life.
- information technology: The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
- person: Man, woman or child
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- learning: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- big: Popular
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
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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】Kenneth Cukier: Big data is better data (Kenneth Cukier: Big data is better data)
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CUChou posted on 2015/04/03Ever wondered how "big data" is actually making things better, not just more complicated? Kenneth Cukier dives into how data is transforming everything from our daily choices to big societal issues, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way! This is a super practical look at the future, perfect for understanding today's world and boosting your workplace English.
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