Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- guide dog
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- set up
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- got to: To arrive at some place
- cut back: To use less of something
- give away
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
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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】Peter Singer: The why and how of effective altruism (Peter Singer: The why and how of effective altruism)
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許芳瑜 posted on 2015/11/09Ever wondered how to make the biggest positive impact with your life and resources? This talk dives into "effective altruism," exploring how small choices, like supporting the Against Malaria Foundation, can save lives and why understanding cost-effectiveness is key. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring fascinating ideas about global responsibility!
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