analogous to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreaside from
US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/
UK /əˈsaid frɔm/
- Phrase
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebacterium
US /bækˈtɪriəm/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪəm/
- Countable Noun
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebreak in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
A1Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morecareful consideration
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Thorough and thoughtful attention or deliberation.
B2Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Moreclinical
US /ˈklɪnɪkəl/
UK /ˈklɪnɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- Using scientific techniques and precision
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecut up
US /kʌt ʌp/
UK /kʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- To criticize someone severely
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Morediscussion
US /dɪˈskʌʃən/
UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any long communication about a particular topic
- A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
A2TOEICMoredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoreengineer
US /ˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/
UK /ˌendʒɪ'nɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone whose job is designing machines, buildings
- Someone whose job is to repair or maintain engines
A2TOEICMoreethical
US /ˈɛθɪkəl/
UK /ˈeθɪkl/
- Adjective
- Morally right; following principles of goodness
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Moregenetic
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- Relating to genes or heredity.
B1Moregenetic information
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˌɪnfɚˈmeʃən/
UK /dʒiˈnetik ˌɪnfəˈmeiʃən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hereditary information encoded in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism.
get out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein little
US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/
UK /in ˈlɪtl/
- other
- To a small extent; insignificantly.
C2Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the picture
US
UK
- Phrase
- Aware of what is happening; informed.
- Involved in something; participating.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreof yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
A1Moreoff target
US /ɔf ˈtɑrgɪt/
UK /ɒf ˈtɑ:gɪt/
- other
- Not accurate or not hitting the intended point.
B1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepause
US /pɔz/
UK /pɔ:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing for a while before continuing
- To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A temporary break before continuing
- Function on a device to stop and restart it
A2Moreprecise
US /prɪˈsaɪs/
UK /prɪ'saɪs/
- Adjective
- (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- (Of a time, place, quality) exact
A2TOEICMoreschool of thought
US
UK
- Noun
- A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- A particular approach or method.
B1Moreseek out
US /sik aʊt/
UK /si:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
B2Moresickle cell anemia
US
UK
- Noun
- A hereditary form of anemia in which abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, obstructing blood flow.
such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moreused 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
A1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- genetic information: Hereditary information encoded in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism.
- going on: To continue doing something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- careful consideration: Thorough and thoughtful attention or deliberation.
- deal with
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
- sickle cell anemia: A hereditary form of anemia in which abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, obstructing blood flow.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- off target: Not accurate or not hitting the intended point.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- at least: As a minimum
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- aside from
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- call: A order or request for action
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- bacterium: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
- engineer: Someone whose job is designing machines, buildings
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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】Jennifer Doudna: How CRISPR lets us edit our DNA (How CRISPR lets us edit our DNA | Jennifer Doudna)
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