at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moreat the risk of
US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/
- other
- Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
B2Morebook up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
A1Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMorecry on
US /kraɪ ɑn/
UK /krai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To seek comfort from someone by crying and talking about one's troubles.
A1Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moreeach section
US
UK
- Determiner
- Every individual part or division of something.
- Every individual part or division in a document or text.
for someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego shopping
US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go to stores to buy things
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehand up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
hands down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- Adverb
- Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein one year
US
UK
- Phrase
- Within a period of twelve months.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook down upon
US /lʊk daʊn əˈpɑn/
UK /luk daun əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To regard someone with contempt or disdain; to consider someone inferior.
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon 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 inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Morepick me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To collect someone or something from a place.
- To improve someone's mood or energy.
A2Morepick on
US /pɪk ɑn/
UK /pik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tease or bully someone
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretease
US /tiz/
UK /ti:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To purposefully bother an animal
- To playfully embarrass or make fun of
- Noun
- Something said or done as a joke
B1Moretip back
US /ˈtɪp bæk/
UK /ˈtip bæk/
- other
- To tilt a container backward to drink its contents.
B1Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1More
Vocabulary
- pick on: To tease or bully someone
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- next to: Being located along side another
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- book up: To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- cry on: To seek comfort from someone by crying and talking about one's troubles.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- tip back: To tilt a container backward to drink its contents.
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- each section: Every individual part or division of something.
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- look down upon: To regard someone with contempt or disdain; to consider someone inferior.
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- love: Person's name
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- tease: To purposefully bother an animal
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
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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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陳之內 posted on 2015/05/05Ever wondered how to handle bullying or talk about differences? Nick Vujicic shares an incredibly inspiring message about self-worth and overcoming challenges in this powerful school assembly talk. You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and gain a deeper understanding of empathy and resilience.
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