based on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morebreathe in
US /brið ɪn/
UK /bri:ð in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
B1Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecolumn
US /ˈkɑ:ləm/
UK /ˈkɒləm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
- Strong vertical stone pillar that holds up a roof
B1Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moreinstrument
US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- Legal document
A2TOEICMorelength
US /leŋθ/
UK /leŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- Measurement of distance or of time
- Adjective
- Being long in extent.
A2Moremust learn
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
pitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMoreslight
US /slaɪt/
UK /slaɪt/
- Adjective
- Small (amount, quality)
- Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
- Transitive Verb
- To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
B1Moretube
US /tub,tjub/
UK /tju:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
B1Morevibration
US /vaɪˈbreʃən/
UK /vaɪˈbreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Shaking motion
B2More
Vocabulary
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- blow: To move something using air
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
- length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- vibration: Shaking motion
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/04/14Ever wondered how a trombone makes that amazing sound or how a trumpet player hits those high notes? This video dives into the fascinating physics behind brass instruments, explaining everything from the lip buzz to the harmonic series. You'll pick up some awesome new vocabulary related to music and acoustics, perfect for expanding your knowledge!
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