answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreby hand
US /baɪ hænd/
UK /bai hænd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
A1Morecapsule
US /ˈkæpsul/
UK /'kæpsju:l/
- Countable Noun
- Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- Part of a space craft where people live and work
- Adjective
- Modifier a small version, with only key items
B2Morecope
US /koʊp/
UK /kəʊp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deal with something in spite of difficulties
A2Morecope with
US /kop wɪð/
UK /kəup wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
A1Moreget on with
US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/
UK /ɡet ɔn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a good relationship with someone
got 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
A1Morehome and dry
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having successfully completed something; assured of success.
- In a safe or secure position.
A1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
into space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
of 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.
A1Moreout of this world
US /aʊt əv ðɪs wɝld/
UK /aut əv ðɪs wɜ:ld/
- other
- Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
B2Moreoxygen
US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/
UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/
- Uncountable Noun
- A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
B1Moreplain sailing
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Easy progress; a situation without problems.
- Sailing in calm conditions with a favorable wind.
- Adjective
- Easy and without difficulties.
- Expected to be easy in the future.
B1Morepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Morepresence of mind
US /ˈprɛzəns ʌv maɪnd/
UK /ˈprezəns ɔv maind/
- Uncountable Noun
- The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
A1Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorequiz
US /kwɪz/
UK /kwɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A game in which players answer questions on topics
- Brief spoken or written test, given to students
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a person many questions about something
B1Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Morering out
US /rɪŋ aʊt/
UK /riŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sound loudly and clearly.
- To shout or call out loudly.
A2Morerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMoreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewring out
US /rɪŋ aʊt/
UK /rɪŋ aʊt/
- other
- To squeeze water or liquid out of something by twisting.
B1More
Vocabulary
- presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- home and dry: Having successfully completed something; assured of success.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- plain sailing: Easy progress; a situation without problems.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- wring out: To squeeze water or liquid out of something by twisting.
- at least: As a minimum
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- rob: Person's name
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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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BBC 6 Minute English_May 14, 2015 - The First Space Walk
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/05/14Ever wondered what it's like to take that first step into the unknown? This '6 Minute English' episode dives into Alexei Leonov's incredible first spacewalk, covering the suspenseful moments of spacesuit inflation and a nail-biting manual reentry. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and learn about a truly historic moment in space exploration!
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