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.
A1Moreastounding
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To surprise someone greatly
C1Moreat 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.
C2Moreat the elbow
US /æt ðə ˈɛlboʊ/
UK /æt ðə ˈelbəu/
- other
- Being physically very close to someone, often providing assistance.
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecomplain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Moreflex
US /flɛks/
UK /fleks/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
B2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morehumanly possible
US
UK
- Adjective
- Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
B1Morein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein one year
US
UK
- Phrase
- Within a period of twelve months.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moremedical center
US
UK
- Noun
- A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
of use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Moreroll over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a payment later than planned
- To turn your body when lying down
A2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Morestop working
US
UK
- Phrase
- To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
A1Moresurgeon
US /ˈsɜrdʒən/
UK /'sɜ:dʒən/
- Countable Noun
- A doctor who performs surgery
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretough questions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
turned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1More
Vocabulary
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- at the elbow: Being physically very close to someone, often providing assistance.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- roll over: To make a payment later than planned
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- at least: As a minimum
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
- humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- great: Very good; better than before
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- astounding: To surprise someone greatly
- surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
- Miss: To be absent
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- flex: To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
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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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Dean Kamen: The emotion behind invention (With Eng/Ch Subtitle)
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/05/24Ever wondered about the incredible bionic arms that help veterans? This video dives into the amazing world of prosthetic innovation, inspired by Dean Kamen's work, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way! It's a truly inspirational look at technology and human resilience, perfect for expanding your knowledge and language skills.
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