as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morechemical
US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
UK /ˈkemɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
- Adjective
- Made of various elements
A2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Moredeath
US /dɛθ/
UK /deθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone dies; the end of life
- The cause or manner of someone dying.
A2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreevacuation
US /ɪˌvækjuˈeʃən/
UK /ɪˌvækjʊ'eɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sending to a safer place because of danger
- The process of removing people from a dangerous place.
B2Moreexplosion
US /ɪkˈsploʒən/
UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- Sudden increase of something
B1Moreextremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1Morefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Moregas
US /ɡæs/
UK /ɡæs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- Fuel used for cooking, heating houses etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or disable someone with poisoned air
A2Morereact
US /riˈækt/
UK /rɪ'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Moresite
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- Location of building work
- Transitive Verb
- To place something in a particular position, area
A2TOEICMoresodium
US /ˈsodiəm/
UK /'səʊdɪəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- A soft, white chemical element
B2Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2More
Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- due to: Because of; owing to
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- blast: To attack someone with words
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- evacuation: Sending to a safer place because of danger
- gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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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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Tianjin blast death toll reaches 112 as China government confirms cyanide at site - TomoNews
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Vivi Lee posted on 2015/08/19Dive into the dramatic events of the Tianjin explosion with this news report! You'll get a close look at the chemical hazards involved, like sodium and hydrogen cyanide, and learn crucial vocabulary related to emergency response and government transparency. This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your understanding of complex global events and expand your advanced vocabulary!
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