at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Morein spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
B2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreintrovert
US /'ɪntrəvɜ:rt/
UK /'ɪntrəvɜ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who does not like social contact
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn inward for energy and rejuvenation.
C1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
loud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMorepersonality
US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/
UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- Person who is famous; celebrity
A2Morepsychiatrist
US /saɪ'kaɪətrɪst/
UK /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Doctor who treats psychological disorders
- Doctor who treats psychological disorders
B2Morereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMorespending
US /ˈspɛndɪŋ/
UK /ˈspendɪŋ/
- Gerund
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2Moresymmetry
US /ˈsɪmɪtri/
UK /ˈsɪmətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2TOEICMorethrive
US /θraɪv/
UK /θraɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become healthy or successful
- To grow or develop well; to flourish.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- introvert: Person who does not like social contact
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- talk: Style of speaking
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- mark: Person's name
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- spending: To use money to pay for something
- symmetry: Having parts that are exactly the same
- psychiatrist: Doctor who treats psychological disorders
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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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Introverts and Extroverts - An outlook
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Sylvia Cheng posted on 2015/11/12Ever wondered if you're more of an introvert or an extrovert? This video dives into Carl Jung's fascinating personality theory, exploring common myths and cultural differences with simple sentence structures perfect for learning. You'll gain insights into yourself and others while picking up useful vocabulary!
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