Vocabulary
- put forth: To bring into existence
- such as: For example; like
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- to arms: A call to take up weapons and fight.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- leg: Part of the body from the hips down
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- shoe: Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- dancer: People who move their body with rhythm to music
- climbing: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- mirroring: To reflect (an image)
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- stronger: (Of tea or beer) darker or thicker
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- model: Being an excellent example of
- disability: Condition limiting your ability to do something
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- material: Cloth; fabric
- technological: Concerning technology
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- bone: Hard piece of your body that holds your muscles
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- electrical: Related or connected to electricity
- lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- height: Distance of something from the bottom to the top
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- muscle: Physical power
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
- stiffness: Firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- mathematical: Concerning numbers and equations
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
- imaging: Use of photos or electronic images, as in science
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
- mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
- spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
- flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- limb: Leg, arm, branch or wing
- bionic: Having particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components
- synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
- exoskeleton: Exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
- torque: Turning or twisting force
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- reflex: Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
- voltage: Measured force of electricity
- neural: About the nerves or nervous system
- compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- regenerative: Of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
- embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
- compliant: Willing to obey, follow the wishes of others
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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】New Bionics Let Us Run, Climb and Dance | Hugh Herr | TED Talks
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Steven Lin posted on 2015/09/21Ever wondered how technology can help us overcome physical limitations? This incredible TED talk explores the cutting edge of bionics and neuroprosthetics, showing how new innovations are allowing people to run, climb, and dance like never before! You'll pick up some fascinating advanced vocabulary related to biomechatronics and prosthetic innovation while learning about inspiring personal journeys.
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