Vocabulary
- on the rail: Positioned close to the inside rail in racing or sports.
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- like a train: In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
- in the rush: In a state of hurriedness or urgency.
- at least: As a minimum
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- master: To gain control over something
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- voice: Ability to sing well
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- trolley: Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
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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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阿多賓 posted on 2015/07/02Ever wondered what makes Poland and Taiwan so different? This video dives into fascinating cultural contrasts, from public drinking laws to daily life, giving you practical insights and everyday phrases you can use. You'll pick up useful vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of expat life in these two unique places!
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