analogous to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
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US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebased on
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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.
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US /keɪˈɒtɪk/
UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Utterly confused
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US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morego straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
A1Morein detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
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
A1Morepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMoreshift in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A change or alteration in something.
B2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
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
A1Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
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Vocabulary
- lead to: To result in some action
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- point: An item to be discussed
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
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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】Is our climate headed for a mathematical tipping point? - Victor J. Donnay
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/07/09Ever wondered if our climate is heading towards a point of no return? This fascinating TED-Ed video uses a clever billiards analogy to explore mathematical tipping points in climate science, helping you grasp complex ideas like chaos theory and the unpredictability of extreme weather. You'll boost your understanding of critical environmental issues while picking up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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