as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreconference
US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/
UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of lectures held as an event
- An association of US sports teams
- Intransitive Verb
- To hold a discussion; consult.
A2Morecorruption
US /kəˈrʌpʃən/
UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being damaged or spoiled
- Illegal, immoral dishonesty
B1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Moreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Moremount
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
B2Morenews conference
US /nu:z ˈkɑnfərəns/
UK /nju:z ˈkɔnfərəns/
- Noun
- A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
A2Moreplunge
US /plʌndʒ/
UK /plʌndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To dive (into water)
B1TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprobe
US /prob/
UK /prəʊb/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
- To examine the inside of something using a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A thorough or deep examination of a problem
- Device used to send information from outer space
B1Moreresign
US /rɪ'zaɪn/
UK /rɪ'zaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a job because you want to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
B1TOEICMorerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorescandal
US /ˈskændl/
UK /'skændl/
- Noun
- Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
B1Morewidespread
US /ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/
UK /ˈwaɪdspred/
- Adjective
- Happening or existing in many places
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- news conference: A meeting organized for the purpose of disseminating information to the news media.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- widespread: Happening or existing in many places
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
- scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- investigation: Search for information about something
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
- 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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Sepp Blatter resigns as Fifa president
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Jenny Hsu posted on 2015/06/04Ever wonder how major sporting events get tangled up in corruption scandals? This video dives into the dramatic resignation of Sepp Blatter as FIFA president amidst FBI investigations and arrests, giving you a real-world look at institutional crises. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to corruption and governance while understanding a significant moment in sports history!
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