ahead of time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Before the scheduled time; early.
A1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Moredisgusting
US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Having a very bad taste
- Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Moreexcellent
US /ˈɛksələnt/
UK /ˈeksələnt/
- Adjective
- Extremely good
- Very skilled; having great ability.
A2TOEICMorefinish with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Moreinvolved
US /ɪnˈvɑlvd/
UK /ɪnˈvɔlvd/
- Adjective
- Being complicated
- Closely connected with or concerned about someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink 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
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- finish with: To end a relationship
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- involved: Being complicated
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- excellent: Extremely good
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
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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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凌友晨 posted on 2015/07/12Get ready to laugh as Jimmy Kimmel hilariously announces he's having another baby, even with his older dad status! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases and simple sentence structures perfect for real-life conversations about family and parenting.
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