as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreconsolidate
US /kənˈsɑ:lɪdeɪt/
UK /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
B1Moreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Moreheritage status
US
UK
- Noun
- Official recognition of a site or building as having significant historical or cultural value, warranting preservation.
- Official recognition of a natural environment as having significant ecological or geological value, warranting conservation.
C2Morein 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 the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Moreinvasion
US /ɪnˈveʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Entry into a place to cause harm
- An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
B1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoreused 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
A1Morevisible
US /ˈvɪzəbəl/
UK /ˈvɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Can see, easily seen or understood
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- heritage status: Official recognition of a site or building as having significant historical or cultural value, warranting preservation.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- great: Very good; better than before
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
- consolidate: To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
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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-Ed】What makes the Great Wall of China so extraordinary - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
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Ann posted on 2015/11/08Ever wondered if the Great Wall of China is really visible from space? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the incredible history and engineering behind this iconic landmark, and you'll pick up some awesome vocabulary about ancient fortifications along the way!
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