affect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreagency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreat the margins
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
- In a state of economic insecurity or poverty; close to the poverty line.
A1Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
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.
A1Morebring together
US /brɪŋ təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /briŋ təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause people to be friendly or to work well with each other.
- To combine or unite different things, ideas, or elements.
A1Morecredit rating
US /ˈkrɛdɪt ˈretɪŋ/
UK /ˈkredit ˈreitiŋ/
- Noun
- An evaluation of the credit risk of a prospective debtor, predicting their ability to pay back the debt, and an implicit forecast of the likelihood of the debtor defaulting.
C1Morecurrent
US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
A2Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a nutshell
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a summary; including the main points concisely
C2Morein contrast to
US /ɪn ˈkɑntræst tu/
UK /in ˈkɔntræst tu:/
- Phrase
- Differing from something else
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morein this day and age
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the present time; nowadays.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethis day and age
US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
- other
- The present period or modern times.
B1Moretransparent
US /trænsˈpærənt/
UK /trænsˈpærənt/
- Adjective
- Being open to see and to public criticism
- Able to be seen through
B2Moreway too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- An expression indicating that a period of time has been excessively extended since a particular event.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- next to: Being located along side another
- credit rating: An evaluation of the credit risk of a prospective debtor, predicting their ability to pay back the debt, and an implicit forecast of the likelihood of the debtor defaulting.
- going on: To continue doing something
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- bring together: To cause people to be friendly or to work well with each other.
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- financial: Involving money
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- product: Item that can be bought
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
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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】Annette Heuser: The 3 agencies with the power to make or break economies (Annette Heuser: The 3 agencies with the power to make or break economies)
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CUChou posted on 2015/07/02Ever wondered who holds the reins of global economies? Annette Heuser reveals the three powerful agencies that can shape financial futures, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to sovereign ratings and market transparency along the way!
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