against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Moreail
US /el/
UK /eɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have an illness
B2TOEICMoreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebased 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.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebimbo
US /ˈbɪmbo/
UK /'bɪmbəʊ/
- Noun
- Good-looking young woman without much sense
C1Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morebow down
US /bo daʊn/
UK /bəu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
A2Morebroad
US /brɔd/
UK /brɔ:d/
- Adjective
- General; not detailed
- Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
A2Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morebury
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into the ground and cover it
B1Morecease
US /sis/
UK /si:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
B1Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Morecoming after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Moreconfront
US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kən'frʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- (Of problem) to face someone who must deal with it
B1Moredeal 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.
A1Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMoredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefactor
US /ˈfæktɚ/
UK /'fæktə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that influences a result
- Transitive Verb
- To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
- To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
A2TOEICMorefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehound
US /haʊnd/
UK /haʊnd/
- Countable Noun
- Dog
- A despicable person.
- Transitive Verb
- To pursue someone without giving up
- To pursue or harass relentlessly.
B2Moreimpulse
US /ˈɪmˌpʌls/
UK /'ɪmpʌls/
- Noun
- Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- A brief electrical signal transmitted along a nerve fiber or muscle fiber
B1TOEICMorein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMorelead 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.
A1Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloyal
US /ˈlɔɪəl/
UK /ˈlɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Always showing support for; faithful
- Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
B1TOEICMoreloyalty
US /ˈlɔɪəlti/
UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
B2TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Morememo
US /ˈmɛmo/
UK /'meməʊ/
- Noun
- Brief note or message left for another person
B2TOEICMoremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Morenegotiate
US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/
UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- To manage a difficult task or path successfully
B1TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenominee
US /ˌnɑməˈni/
UK /ˌnɒmɪˈni:/
- Countable Noun
- One put forward or suggested for an award/position
B2TOEICMoreobnoxious
US /ɑbˈnɑkʃəs, əb-/
UK /əbˈnɒkʃəs/
- Adjective
- Annoying or rude; offensive
C1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
A2Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMoreoutrageous
US /aʊtˈredʒəs/
UK /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
- Highly unusual and unacceptable
B1Morepal
US /pæl/
UK /pæl/
- Countable Noun
- Friend
B1Morepapa
US /ˈpɑpə,pəˈpɑ/
UK /pə'pɑ:/
- Noun
- Another word for father
B2Morepathetic
US /pəˈθɛtɪk/
UK /pəˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
B1Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Moreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMoreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moresuck up
US /sʌk ʌp/
UK /sʌk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
- To absorb or soak up a liquid.
C2Moreswipe
US /swaɪp/
UK /swaɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- To hit someone with a big wild swing
C1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMorethread
US /θrɛd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMoreto the end of time
US /tu ði ɛnd əv taɪm/
UK /tu ði end əv taɪm/
- other
- Continuing forever or indefinitely.
C2Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretough questions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
upset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morevicious
US /ˈvɪʃəs/
UK /'vɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- Being very mean or violent
B1Moreweigh in
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- To give your opinion or enter into a discussion or argument
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer one's opinion or contribute to a discussion or debate.
A1Moreyuck
US /jʌk/
UK /jʌk/
- Interjection
- Used to express rejection or strong disgust
C1More
Vocabulary
- suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
- deal with
- tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- lead to: To result in some action
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- make up: To invent or create a story
- against you: In opposition to you.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- to the end of time: Continuing forever or indefinitely.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at least: As a minimum
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- obnoxious: Annoying or rude; offensive
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- factor: Something that influences a result
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- broad: General; not detailed
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- point: An item to be discussed
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- pal: Friend
- cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
- nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- forget: To not remember something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- hound: Dog
- ail: To have an illness
- memo: Brief note or message left for another person
- yuck: Used to express rejection or strong disgust
- bimbo: Good-looking young woman without much sense
- papa: Another word for father
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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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Donald Trump Vs. Fox News: Round 2! FIGHT!
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張強 posted on 2015/08/31Ever wonder about the drama behind the headlines? This video dives into the fascinating media feud between Donald Trump and Fox News, giving you a peek into workplace dynamics and political commentary. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights perfect for understanding real-world conversations!
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