alignment with
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UK
- Noun
- A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- The correct positioning of something in relation to something else.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Morego shopping
US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go to stores to buy things
A1Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejust kind of
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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.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremove away
US /muv əˈwe/
UK /mu:v əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
A2Moreon impulse
US /ɑn ˈɪmˌpʌls/
UK /ɔn ˈimpʌls/
- Phrase
- Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
over time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morepositive impact
US
UK
- Noun
- A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- Adjective
- Having a beneficial or advantageous effect.
B1Morereusable bag
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A bag that can be used many times, typically for shopping.
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresustainability
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
B2Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretrash
US /træʃ/
UK /træʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- have to: Must do
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- on impulse: Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- reusable bag: A bag that can be used many times, typically for shopping.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- person: Man, woman or child
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- live: To be alive
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- product: Item that can be bought
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
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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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【TEDx】Why I live a zero waste life | Lauren Singer | TEDxTeen
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Wangivyivyivyivy posted on 2015/10/22Ever wondered if you could fit all your trash in a tiny jar? Lauren Singer shares her inspiring personal journey to a zero-waste life, showing you practical tips like bulk shopping and DIY toiletries that are great for both you and the planet! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights into sustainability that you can apply to your daily life.
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