announce
US /əˈnaʊns/
UK /əˈnaʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a public statement about a plan, decision
A2Moreas such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
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.
C2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome before
US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/
UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- To be considered more important than something else.
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
A1Morehang over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
- To stick out or extend over something in a way that is not vertical
A2Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoreinvolved
US /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
UK /ɪnˈvɔlvd/
- Adjective
- Being complicated
- Closely connected with or concerned about someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at least: As a minimum
- hang over: To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- involved: Being complicated
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- great: Very good; better than before
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
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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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Derrick at English Insider posted on 2015/06/05Ever wondered what Mr. Darcy himself, Colin Firth, is up to? Dive into a fun interview where he chats about his stage comeback and iconic roles like The King's Speech! You'll pick up some great cultural insights and practice simple, everyday dialogue.
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