around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morebiology
US /baɪˈɑlədʒi/
UK /baɪˈɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of living things
A2Moreby nature
US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /bai ˈneitʃə/
- Adverb
- Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- Phrase
- Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
- According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
A2Morecaptured on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To record or film something.
B2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecollar
US /ˈkɑlɚ/
UK /'kɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Band put around the neck of an animal
- Neck part of a shirt, coat etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To catch and hold someone so you can talk to them
- To seize or arrest (someone).
B1Morecurve
US /kɚv/
UK /kə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something bend into a rounded shape
A2Morecut through
US /kʌt θru/
UK /kʌt θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a path or opening by cutting.
- To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
for long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Morefrom side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
A2Morego 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.
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
A1Moregroom
US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/
UK /gru:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To make neat and smart in appearance
- To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
- Countable Noun
- Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
- Man who is, or who has recently married
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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
A1Moremake a fire
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To start a fire.
A1Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Moreof age
US /əv eɪdʒ/
UK /əv eɪdʒ/
- other
- Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
A2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreresearcher
US / rɪˈsətʃɚ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone who works to find new facts and ideas
A2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreset aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- To separate and save for another use or time
- Transitive Verb
- To keep or save something for use at a later time.
- To designate or allocate something for a specific purpose or group.
A1Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morezip up
US /zɪp ʌp/
UK /zip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten something with a zipper.
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- have to: Must do
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- captured on: To record or film something.
- make a fire: To start a fire.
- zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- forest: Large area with many trees
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- biology: The study of living things
- researcher: Someone who works to find new facts and ideas
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- writing: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
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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】Susan Savage-Rumbaugh: The gentle genius of bonobos (Susan Savage-Rumbaugh: The gentle genius of bonobos)
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YI-Fang Lo posted on 2015/09/29Ever wondered about the amazing intelligence of bonobos? This video dives into their fascinating world, showing how they use tools and communicate, which is super helpful for picking up advanced vocabulary related to primate culture and language acquisition. You'll get a unique look into their egalitarian society and learn some cool new words along the way!
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