across the board
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broad in scope or content
- Adverb
- Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
- Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
A1Moreambassador
US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/
UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Official representing a country in another country
- A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
B1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Morecatch on
US /kætʃ ɑn/
UK /kætʃ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become popular; start to be used
- To get the idea of; suddenly understand
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecorporate
US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/
UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/
- Adjective
- Concerning (usually large) companies
- Relating to a large company or group.
- Noun
- The overall strategy and direction of a company.
- The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Morediet
US /ˈdaɪɪt/
UK /'daɪət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
- The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
A2TOEICMoredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoredive
US /daɪv/
UK /daɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- Rapid fall through air
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
B1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1MoreEasier said than done
US
UK
- Idiom
- More difficult than it appears to be.
A1Moreeducation
US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- Process of giving or receiving teaching
A2TOEICMoreelementary
US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/
UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Basic, simple, or essential
- Relating to the first stages of education.
B2TOEICMorefeed
US /fid/
UK /fi:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
- Uncountable Noun
- Food given to animals
A2TOEICMorefood culture
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- The culinary traditions and practices specific to a region or community.
for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrand
US /ɡrænd/
UK /ɡrænd/
- Adjective
- A counter for 1000 of something
- Great in amount, number or size
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheart and soul
US /hɑrt ənd sol/
UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/
- Phrase
- With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The most important or essential part of something.
A2Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the red
US
UK
- Adjective
- Operating at a loss; in debt.
- Phrase
- Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
label
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Morelandscape
US /ˈlændˌskep/
UK /'lændskeɪp/
- Noun
- Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- Picture of natural scenery in a place
- Transitive Verb
- To make gardens that improve an area of land
B1TOEICMoreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreobese
US /oˈbis/
UK /əʊˈbi:s/
- Adjective
- Fat over a long period, so harming your health
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person who is very fat; a person with an unhealthy amount of body fat.
B2Moreobesity
US /oˈbisɪti/
UK /əʊ'bi:sətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being so fat it can harm your health
- The state of being far too heavy; corpulence.
B2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon site
US /ɑn saɪt/
UK /ɔn sait/
- Adverb
- At the location of a particular activity or project.
- Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreonion
US /ˈʌnjən/
UK /ˈʌnjən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling, strong-tasting vegetable
B1Moreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMorepreventable
US /prɪˈvɛntəbl:/
UK /prɪ'ventəbl/
- Adjective
- Being capable of being stopped from happening
B1Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreprofoundly
US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/
UK /prəˈfaʊndli/
- Adverb
- With a great depth psychologically
- To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
B1Moreput back
US /pʊt bæk/
UK /put bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to the proper place
A1Morereboot
US /riˈbut/
UK /ˌri:ˈbu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shut down and start a computer again
- To create a new version or reimagining of an existing work.
- Countable Noun
- An instance of restarting a computer or other electronic device.
- A new version or reimagining of an existing work, such as a film or television series.
C1Morerecession
US /rɪˈsɛʃən/
UK /rɪˈseʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving backward gradually
- Decreased business activity, when work is scarce
B2TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Moreripe
US /raɪp/
UK /raɪp/
- Adjective
- (Of a smell) disgusting
- Fully grown or mature; ready to eat
B1Morerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moresake
US /sek/
UK /seɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese rice wine
- Noun
- Interest or benefit of someone or something
A2Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresharp knife
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A knife with a keen edge or point for cutting.
A1Morespecialist
US /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
UK /'speʃəlɪst/
- Noun
- Person who works in one specific area or field
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresupermarket
US /ˈsupɚˌmɑrkɪt/
UK /ˈsju:pəˌmɑ:kit/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Self-service store selling groceries etc.
C2Moresustainable
US /səˈsteɪnəbl/
UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of continuing for a long time
- Able to be maintained without running out of
B2Moretaken over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To gain control of something.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretangible
US /ˈtændʒəbəl/
UK /ˈtændʒəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be touched or felt; real
- Able to be seen or noticed; obvious; apparent
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item which can be seen and touched
- A thing that is perceptible by touch.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moreunder the circumstances
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering the situation; given the facts.
unhealthy
US /ʌnˈhɛlθi/
UK /ʌn'helθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being in poor health; sickly
B1Moreused 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
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at school: Present and attending school.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- work out
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- sharp knife: A knife with a keen edge or point for cutting.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- have to: Must do
- deal with
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- catch on: To become popular; start to be used
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- left out: To forget; omit
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- look back: To think about past events
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- tangible: Able to be touched or felt; real
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- obese: Fat over a long period, so harming your health
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- ripe: (Of a smell) disgusting
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- important: Having power or authority
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- staff: Employees of a company
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
- onion: Strong-smelling, strong-tasting vegetable
- reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- preventable: Being capable of being stopped from happening
- unhealthy: Being in poor health; sickly
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
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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】Jamie Oliver: Teach every child about food (Teach every child about food | Jamie Oliver)
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林子鈞 posted on 2015/08/21Ever wondered how we can get kids excited about healthy eating? Jamie Oliver dives into the crucial topic of food education and childhood obesity, sharing practical ideas that can make a real difference. You'll pick up useful vocabulary related to health, food, and making positive changes in our communities!
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