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.
A1Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Moreclaw
US /klɔ/
UK /klɔ:/
- Countable Noun
- Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
- A tool or part of a tool resembling an animal's claw, used for gripping or tearing.
- Transitive Verb
- To dig or pull with the nails or fingers
- To grasp or seize something with or as if with claws.
B1Morecrust
US /krʌst/
UK /krʌst/
- Noun
- Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheight
US /haɪt/
UK /haɪt/
- Noun
- Distance of something from the bottom to the top
A2Morein principle
US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /in ˈprinsəpl/
- Phrase
- In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
C1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMoremantle
US /ˈmæntl:/
UK /ˈmæntl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
- Something that covers or hides something else
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or hide something
B2Moremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the strength of
US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/
UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/
- other
- Based on or because of something.
B2Moresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMoresoar
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- To fly or rise high in the air
B2TOEICMorestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMorewait around
US /wet əˈraʊnd/
UK /weit əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
A2More
Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
- have to: Must do
- strength: Condition of being strong
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- claw: Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
- crust: Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- height: Distance of something from the bottom to the top
- mantle: History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
- mount: To attach something to something else
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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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cathy~ posted on 2015/05/04Ever wondered why mountains on Earth can't reach the same dizzying heights as Mars' Olympus Mons? This video dives into the fascinating science behind mountain height limits, exploring plate tectonics and erosion processes. You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to geology and planetary science along the way!
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