abstinence
US /ˈæbstənəns/
UK /ˈæbstɪnəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Not doing things thought to be bad, e.g. drinking
C1Moreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMorebased 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.
A1Morebasis
US /ˈbesɪs/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪs/
- Noun
- Main ingredient or part of something
- Starting situation, fact, idea to develop from
A2TOEICMorecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morego together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelegit
US /ləˈdʒɪt/
UK /lɪˈdʒɪt/
- Adjective
- As recognized by the law
B2Morelie
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
A1Moremerchant
US /ˈmɜ:rtʃənt/
UK /ˈmɜ:tʃənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who buys and sells goods
- A retail dealer; shopkeeper.
- Adjective
- Engaged in trade or commerce.
B1Morenarrating
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tell a story, describing events in detail
B1Moreof a lifetime
US /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
UK /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- other
- Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
B2Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Moresave the day
US /sev ði de/
UK /seiv ðə dei/
- Idiom
- To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
A1Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moresmart
US /smɑ:rt/
UK /smɑ:t/
- Adjective
- Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- Looking clean, neat and stylish
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel hurt or upset
- To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
A2TOEICMoresnowman
US /ˈsnoˌmæn/
UK /'snəʊmæn/
- Countable Noun
- Figure of a person made of packed snow
C2Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moresuit up
US /sut ʌp/
UK /sju:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on a suit or special attire
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretrailer
US /ˈtrelɚ/
UK /'treɪlə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- Vehicle pulled by a truck/car to transport things
C2Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
unfair
US /ˌʌnˈfer/
UK /ˌʌnˈfeə(r)/
- Adjective
- not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- suit up: To put on a suit or special attire
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- tv show: A television program.
- movie: Motion picture; film
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- love: Person's name
- sister: Female you share a parent with
- thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
- go: To attend or be at a place
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- hot: Angry or excited
- tall: High in height
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- deep: Complex and important
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- point: An item to be discussed
- voice: Ability to sing well
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- merchant: Someone who buys and sells goods
- unfair: not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- snowman: Figure of a person made of packed snow
- legit: As recognized by the law
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- adorkable: Describing someone who is socially awkward or quirky in a way that is endearing or charming.
- narrating: To tell a story, describing events in detail
- kawaii: Cute; adorable; charming
- abstinence: Not doing things thought to be bad, e.g. drinking
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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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房婕莉 posted on 2015/09/22Ever wondered what teens *really* think about those epic movie trailers for Frozen, Twilight, and The Avengers? Get ready for some hilarious and snarky commentary as they react to Honest Trailers, picking up on situational dialogue and cultural references along the way!
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