a passion for
US
UK
- Phrase
- A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
A1Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morebetter understanding
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
B2Morebreast
US /brɛst/
UK /brest/
- Countable Noun
- Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- (Poetic) upper front part of the body; the heart
B1Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredepression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moreharm
US /hɑrm/
UK /hɑ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- Noun
- Damage or injury
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreinduce
US /ɪnˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /ɪn'dju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone do something; create an outcome
- To make a woman give birth by giving her medicine
B1TOEICMoreinjury
US /ˈɪndʒəri/
UK /'ɪndʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or emotional harm or damage
- An unjust or unfair action or event.
A2TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremedical
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
UK /ˈmedɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- Noun
- A health check or test
A2Moremedical center
US
UK
- Noun
- A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
occasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the part of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
A1Morepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Morepluck out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something from a place by pulling it quickly.
C2Morerule out
US /rul aʊt/
UK /ru:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
A1Moreseparation anxiety
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Distress caused by being separated from a person or place of emotional significance.
- A feeling of distress or worry experienced when separated from someone or something to which one is attached.
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith the exception of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excluding; not including.
A1More
Vocabulary
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- pluck out: To remove something from a place by pulling it quickly.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- deal with
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- separation anxiety: Distress caused by being separated from a person or place of emotional significance.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- injury: Physical or emotional harm or damage
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
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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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【TED】Barbara Natterson-Horowitz: What veterinarians know that doctors don't
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CUChou posted on 2015/06/03Ever wondered what vets know that doctors don't? This fascinating TED talk dives into the surprising parallels between human and animal health, revealing how cross-species medicine can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to cardiology and interdisciplinary medicine while exploring the 'One Health' concept!
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