Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- that very day: On that specific day; the same day mentioned.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- see into: To investigate or examine closely.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- park: Person's name
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- sit: To take an exam
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- listening: To use your ears to hear and understand things
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- love: Person's name
- housing: To give someone a place to live
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- planner: Notebook for recording appointments/things to do
- seat: To have seats available for a number of people
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- railway: System of tracks on which trains travel
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- planning: Act of making a detailed set of actions to do
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- public: Owned by the government
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- section: A part of a whole
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- enjoyable: Satisfying or pleasurable
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- stepfather: Husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- leading: Playing the main part in a play or movie
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
- developer: Someone who develops real estate
- outset: Beginning or start of something
- waterfront: Harbor or dockyard of city near the water
- transit: System of transportation, often in a city
- degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
- demolition: Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
- elevated: To make something higher
- gleam: A small light that shines softly; shining quality
- granite: Type of very hard stone used in buildings
- reshape: To form something into a new shape
- desolate: To destroy a place
- commissioner: Person heading a group in charge of something
- nonstop: Occurring without stops; continuous
- geeky: Being a person with a foolish or clumsy character
- swirl: To make a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
- downright: Absolute; absolutely
- barren: (Of a woman) not able to have children
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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】Amanda Burden: How public spaces make cities work (Amanda Burden: How public spaces make cities work)
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Max Lin posted on 2015/10/10Ever wondered how cities truly come alive? This talk dives into how amazing public spaces, like New York's High Line, can transform urban areas and make them work for people! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to urban planning and placemaking that's super useful for understanding city life.
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