Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- consist of
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- make up: To invent or create a story
- at sea
- cosmic ray: A high-energy, subatomic particle originating from outer space.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- atmosphere: Air around us
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
- radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
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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-Ed】How cosmic rays help us understand the universe - Veronica Bindi
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2016/04/14Ever wondered what's out there beyond our solar system? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into how cosmic rays, like tiny messengers from space, help scientists like Veronica Bindi unlock the universe's secrets, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way!
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