banana republic
US /bəˈnænə rɪˈpʌblɪk/
UK /bəˈnɑ:nə rɪˈpʌblɪk/
- other
- A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
C1Morediet coke
US
UK
- Noun
- A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
B1Moregood humor
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A cheerful or agreeable mood.
- A disposition to be cheerful and friendly.
A1More
Vocabulary
- banana republic: A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
- diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
- good humor: A cheerful or agreeable mood.
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
林筠潔 posted on 2015/10/25Get ready for a blast from the past with this rapid-fire montage of iconic 90s brands! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and practical daily terms while reliving some awesome retro tech and pop culture moments.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!