affair
US /əˈfɛr/
UK /ə'feə(r)/
- Noun
- Secret sexual relationship between two people
- Event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
A2Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat the risk of
US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/
- other
- Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
B2Morebeat back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To repel or drive back an attacking force.
- To suppress or control a feeling or emotion.
B1Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morebring back
US /brɪŋ bæk/
UK /briŋ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to remember
- To return something
A1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecheat out of
US /tʃit aʊt əv/
UK /tʃi:t aʊt əv/
- other
- To unlawfully take something from someone by deception.
B2Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Moredating apps
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
A1Moredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Moredivorce
US /dɪˈvɔrs, -ˈvors/
UK /dɪ'vɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal breakup of a marriage
- Transitive Verb
- To legally end a marriage to (someone)
A2Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor 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.
A1Morefor or against
US
UK
- Phrase
- Expressing support or opposition to something.
A2Moregive back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
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 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 order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the pocket
US /ɪn ðə ˈpɑkət/
UK /in ðə ˈpɒkit/
- other
- Having secured or certain success or advantage.
B2Morein the shadow of
US /ɪn ðə ˈʃædoʊ ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈʃædəu ɔv/
- Preposition
- Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
B2Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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
A1Moremarriage
US /ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Relationship between a husband and a wife
- A wedding ceremony
A2Morepartner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
A2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoresexual
US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
UK /ˈsekʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Relating to men and women and their relationships
- Of the physical activity that can produce babies
A2Moreshelf life
US /ʃɛlf laɪf/
UK /ʃelf laif/
- Noun
- The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
A2Morestay together
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in a relationship or partnership.
- To remain in a group; not to separate.
A1Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMoreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreunder the sheets
US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ʃits/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ʃi:ts/
- other
- In bed, typically hidden under bed covers or blankets.
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevictim
US /ˈvɪktɪm/
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/
- Noun
- Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- cheat out of: To unlawfully take something from someone by deception.
- going on: To continue doing something
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- under the sheets: In bed, typically hidden under bed covers or blankets.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
- in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
- at least: As a minimum
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
- beat back: To repel or drive back an attacking force.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- stay together: To remain in a relationship or partnership.
- have to: Must do
- lead to: To result in some action
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- black and white
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- for or against: Expressing support or opposition to something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- love: Person's name
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- trust: To expect confidently
- divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
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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】Esther Perel: Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved (Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved | Esther Perel)
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CUChou posted on 2015/08/16Ever wondered about the complexities of infidelity and modern relationships? Esther Perel's thought-provoking TED Talk dives deep into desire, betrayal, and how couples navigate affairs, offering fascinating insights and advanced vocabulary you can use in everyday conversations. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore cultural depth and gain practical knowledge about relationships!
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