Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- As luck would have it: By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
- heart to heart: An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- check out
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- business: A company formed for making profit
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- special: Being additional or extra
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
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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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The LEGO Movie's Hidden Meaning – Earthling Cinema
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陳俊翰 posted on 2015/06/08Ever wonder if there's more to The LEGO Movie than meets the eye? This "Earthling Cinema" episode dives deep into the film's surprising critique of corporate culture and existential themes, giving you a chance to pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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