anything other than
US
UK
- Phrase
- Except for; not including
- Different from; not
at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebeneath the surface
US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/
UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/
- other
- In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
B2Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Moredawn on
US /dɔn ɑn/
UK /dɔ:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
B2Moreeconomic
US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/
UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning trade, industry, and money
- Financially worthwhile; profitable.
- Noun
- A system relating to economics
- A factor relating to economics
A2Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregalaxy
US /ˈɡæləksi/
UK /'ɡæləksɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of stars and planets in space
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Moreinto space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Moreliquid
US /ˈlɪkwɪd/
UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/
- Adjective
- (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- In a state of being uncertain
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is similar to the state of water
- A drink; beverage.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremedical research
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
B2Moremove around
US /muv əˈraʊnd/
UK /mu:v əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
of any kind
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- To any degree or extent.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morequantum
US /ˈkwɑ:ntəm/
UK /ˈkwɒntəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The smallest unit or amount of energy
B2Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMoresolar
US /ˈsolɚ/
UK /'səʊlə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sun, or its heat
B1Moresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- per year: For each year; annually.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- black and white
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- dawn on: If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- picture: General situation or state of being
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
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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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Brian Cox — Why we need the explorers [Multi sub]
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Wayne Lin posted on 2015/07/27Ever wondered why we pour money into space exploration and curiosity-driven research? Brian Cox makes a passionate case for why these ventures are crucial, even when facing budget cuts. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of science funding debates!
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