alive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreblanket
US /ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /'blæŋkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
A2TOEICMoreburn off
US /bɚn ɔf/
UK /bə:n ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of calories through exercise or physical activity.
- To consume fuel through combustion.
B1Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morejump on
US /dʒʌmp ɑn/
UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morememorial
US /məˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-/
UK /mə'mɔ:rɪəl/
- Noun
- Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
B1Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moretop it off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
A2Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1More
Vocabulary
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- top it off: To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- burn off: To get rid of calories through exercise or physical activity.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- alive: Living; not dead
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- stinky
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
- memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- hot: Angry or excited
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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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Ultimate Taipei Sightseeing Tour
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阿多賓 posted on 2015/05/02Dreaming of Taipei? This video is your ultimate one-day guide, hitting iconic spots like Taipei 101 and Longshan Temple, plus delicious night market eats! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and cultural insights perfect for your next adventure.
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