architecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2MoreAs luck would have it
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UK
- Phrase
- By chance; fortunately; coincidentally.
A1Moreas one
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UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Morebased on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecorporate
US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/
UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/
- Adjective
- Concerning (usually large) companies
- Relating to a large company or group.
- Noun
- The overall strategy and direction of a company.
- The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor all that
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UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
A1Morefrom time to time
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UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehas over
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
A1Moreheart to heart
US /hɑrt tə hɑrt/
UK /hɑ:t tə hɑ:t/
- other
- An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
B1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
my eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the table
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UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreonce and for all
US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/
UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Completely and finally; decisively.
- In a definitive and conclusive manner.
A2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMoresettle for
US /ˈsɛtl fɔr/
UK /ˈsetl fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accept something although not satisfied with it
A2Morethe bottom line
US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/
UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/
- Noun
- The most important thing; the essential point.
- The net income or profit of a company.
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreweapon
US /ˈwɛpən/
UK /'wepən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
A2TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
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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