ally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Morebased on
US
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.
A1Morebomb
US /bɑm/
UK /bɒm/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with explosives
- Noun
- An explosive device
B1Morecivilian
US /sɪˈvɪljən/
UK /sə'vɪlɪən/
- Countable Noun
- Ordinary person who is not in the army
- Adjective
- Relating to civilians; not military.
B2Moreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Moreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
fight on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
A1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morein case of
US /ɪn kes ʌv/
UK /in keis ɔv/
- Preposition
- If something happens; in the event of.
- If something happens.
- Conjunction
- To be prepared for something that might happen.
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 retrospect
US /ɪn ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/
UK /in ˈretrəspekt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Thinking back on what happened
C1Morein sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
invasion
US /ɪnˈveʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Entry into a place to cause harm
- An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreon the verge of
US /ɑn ði vɚdʒ ʌv/
UK /ɔn ðə və:dʒ ɔv/
- Phrase
- Very near to doing or experiencing something.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreviable
US /ˈvaɪəbəl/
UK /ˈvaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Being capable of living, growing, and developing
B1TOEICMorewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2More
Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- such as: For example; like
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- great: Very good; better than before
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- military: Army or armed forces
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- American: Person from the USA
- history: Established pattern or record
- civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- viable: Being capable of living, growing, and developing
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
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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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阿多賓 posted on 2015/08/18Ever wondered about the controversial decision to drop the atom bomb on Japan? This video dives deep into the complex history, exploring Harry S. Truman's choice and the potential consequences of Operation Downfall. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a richer understanding of this pivotal moment in military history!
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