along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreblind
US /blaɪnd/
UK /blaɪnd/
- Adjective
- Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- Lacking in judgment or awareness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to lose the ability to see
- To be unable to see the truth about a situation
A2Moreby eye
US /baɪ aɪ/
UK /baɪ aɪ/
- other
- Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
B2Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morein sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinjury
US /ˈɪndʒəri/
UK /'ɪndʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or emotional harm or damage
- An unjust or unfair action or event.
A2TOEICMorelens
US /lɛnz/
UK /lenz/
- Noun
- Structure in the eye or camera that focuses light
- Noun (plural)
- Pieces of glass or plastics to improve vision
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreout of focus
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not clear or sharp in appearance; blurry.
- Unable to concentrate or pay attention.
A1Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Morepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMoresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Morevision out
US /ˈvɪʒən aʊt/
UK /ˈvɪʒən aʊt/
- other
- To imagine or plan something for the future.
C2More
Vocabulary
- by eye: Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- vision out: To imagine or plan something for the future.
- out of focus: Not clear or sharp in appearance; blurry.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- leave: To go away from; depart
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- lens: Structure in the eye or camera that focuses light
- injury: Physical or emotional harm or damage
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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】A curable condition that causes blindness - Andrew Bastawrous
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Ann posted on 2015/11/11Did you know a common condition can cause blindness, but it's totally curable? This fascinating TED-Ed video explores cataracts, the history of treatments like couching, and the incredible advancements in surgery, like the intraocular lens. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to eye health and learn about the global efforts to make sight-saving procedures accessible to everyone!
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