accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Morebacon
US /ˈbekən/
UK /ˈbeɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salted meat from a pig
B1Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Moredo your best
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
A1Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehelp out
US /hɛlp aʊt/
UK /help aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assist someone
A1Morehockey
US /ˈhɑ:ki/
UK /ˈhɒki/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
B1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morejump on
US /dʒʌmp ɑn/
UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
peace out
US
UK
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying goodbye.
B1Moresleek
US /slik/
UK /sli:k/
- Adjective
- Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
B2Moresouthern
US /ˈsʌðərn/
UK /ˈsʌðən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a region in the south
A2Morethink 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
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1More
Vocabulary
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- help out: To assist someone
- got to: To arrive at some place
- peace out: An informal way of saying goodbye.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- love: Person's name
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- American: Person from the USA
- hey: What you say when you want someone's attention
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- America: The United States of America; North America and/or South America
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- sleek: Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
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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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People Around The World Try An American Accent
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zhixiu0223 posted on 2015/07/05Ever wondered how people tackle American accents? This hilarious video features people from around the world trying out different American accents, from the Midwest to New York, and it's packed with pop culture references you'll love! You'll pick up on daily practical phrases and get a fun dose of cultural insights along the way.
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