at odds
US /æt ɑdz/
UK /æt ɔdz/
- Phrase
- In a state of conflict or disagreement
- Adjective
- In a state of disagreement or conflict.
- Inconsistent or incompatible.
B1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebetter understanding
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
B2Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Moreelection
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moremajority
US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/
UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than half of a group
- The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
B1TOEICMoremove away
US /muv əˈwe/
UK /mu:v əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreresult in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
revolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMorethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morewithdraw from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- To stop participating in or being involved with something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
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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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How can companies navigate political risk? | FT Business
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Joyce Lee posted on 2015/07/03Ever wondered how big companies handle unexpected political shake-ups around the world? This FT Business video dives into how businesses navigate political risk, offering you practical insights and advanced vocabulary like 'expropriation' and 'nationalisation' that are super useful for understanding global strategy!
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