abstract
US /ˈæbˌstrækt/
UK /'æbstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage of text from an article or book
- Something that doesn't exist physically
- Adjective
- Concerning something that doesn't exist physically
- Relating to abstract art.
B1Moreachievement
US /əˈtʃivmənt/
UK /əˈtʃi:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something good that you have successfully done
- Success in school or studies.
A2TOEICMorearchitect
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/
- Noun
- Person who designs and advises on buildings
B1Morearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreblank
US /blæŋk/
UK /blæŋk/
- Adjective
- Showing no emotion or understanding
- Being empty; not filled out; with no writing on it
- Noun
- Empty space on a form which you fill in
A2Morebustle
US /ˈbʌsəl/
UK /ˈbʌsl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move energetically or busily
B2Morecanvas
US /ˈkænvəs/
UK /ˈkænvəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- Thick, strong cloth used e.g. to make sails
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To solicit votes or support from people.
B1Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
classified
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things into groups of similar items
- To keep some information secret from the public
- Adjective
- Designated as officially secret and accessible only to authorized people.
- Arranged into categories, especially in a newspaper or magazine for advertisements.
B2Moreconcrete
US /kɑnˈkrit, kɑŋ-, ˈkɑnˌkrit, ˈkɑŋ-/
UK /'kɒŋkri:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or make with a hard grey building material
- To lay or cover with concrete.
B1Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Morecurve
US /kɚv/
UK /kə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something bend into a rounded shape
A2Moredare
US /der/
UK /deə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- To have enough courage to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
A2Moredevoted
US /dɪˈvotɪd/
UK /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/
- Adjective
- To dedicate
- To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
B1Moreelegant
US /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
UK /'elɪɡənt/
- Adjective
- Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- Pleasingly ingenious and simple.
A2Moreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreexhibition
US /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/
UK /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public event to display objects, art etc.
- A display or demonstration of a skill or quality.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of displaying a particular emotion or quality
- The act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention.
B1TOEICMorefeat
US /fit/
UK /fi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Impressive act showing courage or skill
- A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
- Noun
- An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
B1Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefunctional
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/
- Adjective
- Useful; not just for decoration
- In working order; operative.
- Noun
- A function whose argument is itself a function.
A2Morefuturistic
US /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/
UK /ˌfju:tʃəˈrɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning futurism
- Having or appearing to have the design or technology of the future; modern and advanced.
B1Moreglide
US /ɡlaɪd/
UK /ɡlaɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
- (Plane) to fly without using the engines
- Noun
- A smooth, continuous movement.
- A smooth transition between two musical notes.
B1Moregroundbreaking
US /ˈɡraʊndˌbrekɪŋ/
UK /ˈgraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/
- Noun
- Ceremony to begin a construction project
- Adjective
- Innovative and new
C2Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMoreheavenly
US /ˈhɛvənli/
UK /ˈhevnli/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to heaven, in the religious sense
- Delightful; enchanting
A2Morehomage
US /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/
UK /'hɒmɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
B2Morehub
US /hʌb/
UK /hʌb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Center of action or interest
- Central part of a wheel
B1Moreignite
US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
UK /ɪɡ'naɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To catch fire
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to start burning
- To give energy to something or someone
B2Moreimaginable
US /ɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
UK /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be imagined; possible
A2Moreimaginative
US /ɪˈmædʒənətɪv, -ˌnetɪv/
UK /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
- Adjective
- Able to think of new and interesting ideas
A2Morein flight
US /ɪn flaɪt/
UK /in flait/
- Phrase
- Act of flying
- Adverb
- While flying.
A2Moreinnovative
US /ˈɪnəˌvetɪv/
UK /'ɪnəveɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having or using new methods or ideas
B1Moreinspirational
US /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃənl/
UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Influencing someone to do something (good)
- Providing or showing inspiration
B1Moreinstallation
US /ˌɪnstəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of setting up equipment to use
- A machine or piece of equipment that is fixed in a particular place and used for a particular purpose.
A2Morelayout
US /ˈleˌaʊt/
UK /ˈleɪaʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan or design of something, e.g. of book page
- The way in which something is arranged.
B1TOEICMorelegacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreparallel
US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /'pærəlel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be equal to, or like, something else
- To compare
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line on a map a set distance from the equator
- A similarity; a comparison.
B1Morepathway
US /ˈpæθˌwe, ˈpɑθ-/
UK /ˈpɑ:θweɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A path or way that you can walk
B1Moreplateau
US /plæˈto/
UK /'plætəʊ/
- Noun
- Flat land that is higher than the land around it
- Intransitive Verb
- To not increase or decrease; stay stable or stuck
B2Morepopulate
US /ˈpɑpjəˌlet/
UK /'pɒpjʊleɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in a particular area, as a group
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morepredict
US /prɪˈdɪkt/
UK /prɪ'dɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or estimate what will or might happen
A2TOEICMoreprolific
US /prəˈlɪfɪk/
UK /prəˈlɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Producing something in large quantities
B2TOEICMoreremarkable
US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/
- Adjective
- Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- Worthy of attention; striking.
A2TOEICMorerental
US /ˈrɛntl:/
UK /ˈrentl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Home, car etc. rented for a while
- Act of renting something for a period of time
- Adjective
- Available to be rented
- Relating to something that is rented or available for rent.
A2TOEICMoresaint
US /sent/
UK /seɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who is very good, kind or patient
- Person of exceptional holiness
B2Moresanctuary
US /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/
UK /'sæŋktʃʊərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to find rest and relaxation
- Area used for protecting wildlife
B1Moreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Moresoar
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- To fly or rise high in the air
B2TOEICMorespiral
US /ˈspaɪrəl/
UK /'spaɪrəl/
- Noun
- A continuous curve round a central point
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in a continuous curve round a point
B2Morestark
US /stɑ:rk/
UK /stɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Very clear and often unpleasant
B2Morestark contrast
US
UK
- Noun
- A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
symmetrical
US /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
UK /sɪˈmetrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2Moretaxi
US /ˈtæksi/
UK /'tæksɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Car that transports people for money
- Intransitive Verb
- (Plane) to move before taking off or after landing
A2Moretower
US /ˈtaʊɚ/
UK /'taʊə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, narrow building
- Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very good at something
A2Moretransform
US /trænsˈfɔrm/
UK /træns'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape completely in a good way
- To convert from one form or substance into another.
C2Moretwin
US /twɪn/
UK /twɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Two children born from same mother at same time
- One of two things that closely resemble each other
A2Moreurban
US /ˈɚbən/
UK /'ɜ:bən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a city; located in a city
- Relating to the style of dress and music popular in cities.
B1TOEICMoreutopia
US /juˈtopiə/
UK /ju:'təʊpɪə/
- Noun
- Imagined perfect society
B2More
Vocabulary
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- in flight: Act of flying
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- taxi: Car that transports people for money
- bird: Animal with feathers that uses wings to fly
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- futuristic: Concerning futurism
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- rental: Home, car etc. rented for a while
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- dreamt: To wish for something to happen
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- painting: A picture made with paint
- planning: Act of making a detailed set of actions to do
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- shaped: To influence something to make it the way you want
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- imaginable: Able to be imagined; possible
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- twin: Two children born from same mother at same time
- achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- blank: Showing no emotion or understanding
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- heavenly: Of or relating to heaven, in the religious sense
- devoted: To dedicate
- elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- functional: Useful; not just for decoration
- layout: Plan or design of something, e.g. of book page
- installation: Process of setting up equipment to use
- imaginative: Able to think of new and interesting ideas
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- populate: To live in a particular area, as a group
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- classified: To arrange things into groups of similar items
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- pathway: A path or way that you can walk
- sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
- utopia: Imagined perfect society
- glide: To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
- prolific: Producing something in large quantities
- bustle: To move energetically or busily
- homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
- plateau: Flat land that is higher than the land around it
- dos: Operating system that is on a disk
- groundbreaking: Ceremony to begin a construction project
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- ignite: To catch fire
- symmetrical: Having parts that are exactly the same
- stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
- hub: Center of action or interest
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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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大菲鴨阿 posted on 2015/08/13Ever wondered about Brasília, the futuristic capital city designed by Oscar Niemeyer? This video is a fantastic deep dive into its modernist architecture and urban planning, perfect for architecture enthusiasts! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to design and culture while exploring this unique World Heritage Site.
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