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US /ædˈvænst/
UK /ədˈvɑ:nst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of an army) to move forward
- To change or improve
- Adjective
- With a high level of skill or development
- very old
A2Morebun
US /bʌn/
UK /bʌn/
- Noun
- Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
B2Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecomplexity
US /kəmˈplɛksɪti/
UK /kəm'pleksətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having many parts and not being simple
- A factor or element that makes something complicated.
B1Moreelegant
US /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
UK /'elɪɡənt/
- Adjective
- Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- Pleasingly ingenious and simple.
A2Moreenhanced
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
- To improve the appearance of something.
- Adjective
- Improved or made better
- Having improved quality, amount, or strength.
B1Moreexamine
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
UK /ɪgˈzæmɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- To test your knowledge or ability
A2Moreextraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
B1TOEICMorefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMorehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Moreintentional
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
UK /ɪnˈtenʃənl/
- Adjective
- Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremachinery
US /məˈʃinəri, -ˈʃinri/
UK /məˈʃi:nəri/
- Uncountable Noun
- System/processes to get official approval, etc.
- Machines in general
A2Moremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Moremodel
US /ˈmɑ:dl/
UK /ˈmɒdl/
- Adjective
- Being an excellent example of
- Countable Noun
- Person who wears fashion to show it to the public
- A small scale copy of a full original
A2Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Moreoil
US /ɔɪl/
UK /ɔɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A liquid used for frying foods
- Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
- Transitive Verb
- To add a liquid for frying foods
- To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
A2Morepermit
US /pərˈmɪt/
UK /pəˈmɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow something to happen; to give permission
- To give authorization or consent for something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of paper giving you rights to do something
- An official document giving permission to fish or hunt.
A2TOEICMorepreserving
US /prɪ'zɜ:vɪŋ/
UK /prɪ'zɜ:vɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
B1Morerefined
US /rɪˈfaɪnd/
UK /rɪˈfaɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To change slightly in order to improve it
- To narrow down your search to a smaller number
- Adjective
- Having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.
B1Morerethink
US /riˈθɪŋk/
UK /ˌri:ˈθɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reconsider or think again about something
A2Moresesame
US /ˈsɛsəmi/
UK /ˈsesəmi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
B2Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Moresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moretexture
US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality from different elements, as in music
- Look and feel of a substance or material
- Transitive Verb
- To give a particular look or feel to a surface
B1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
- advanced: (Of an army) to move forward
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- oil: A liquid used for frying foods
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- model: Being an excellent example of
- piece: A counter in a board game
- call: A order or request for action
- permit: To allow something to happen; to give permission
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- user: Person that uses a service/thing, e.g. a website
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- product: Item that can be bought
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- preserving: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- examine: (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- rethink: To reconsider or think again about something
- machinery: System/processes to get official approval, etc.
- enhanced: To improve; make bigger or better
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- refined: To change slightly in order to improve it
- intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
- sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
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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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Christina Lin posted on 2015/11/01Ever wondered what McDonald's would be like if they advertised with Apple's sleek, futuristic style? This video imagines just that, showcasing 'Smart Grease' and 'Fri' nuggets in a hilarious concept commercial that's packed with simple, everyday phrases. You'll pick up practical language while getting a laugh out of this fun, satirical take on food tech!
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