also known as
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UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat 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.
C2Moreat school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from the dead
US /frəm ðə dɛd/
UK /frəm ðə ded/
- other
- Returned to life after being dead.
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morein a bad way
US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/
UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/
- other
- In poor physical or emotional condition.
B2Morein a big way
US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/
UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/
- other
- To a great or significant extent.
B2Morein black and white
US /ɪn blæk ən waɪt/
UK /in blak ənd wait/
- other
- Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
A2Morein color
US
UK
- Phrase
- Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- Adjective
- Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lose control
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
nightmare
US /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/
UK /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping
A2Moreone being
US
UK
- Noun
- An individual existence; a person or creature.
- A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
A1Morereflect on
US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/
UK /riˈflekt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewrite down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
Vocabulary
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- black and white
- in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- got to: To arrive at some place
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- go on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
- lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
- write down: To record in writing
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- address: Exact street location of a place
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- re: Are
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- bad: Not good; wrong
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
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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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楊鎧瑄 posted on 2015/11/19Ever wonder what your dreams *really* mean? This video dives into everything from nightmares and lucid dreaming to daydreaming, giving you practical vocabulary to discuss your own dream experiences! You'll pick up useful phrases for sharing personal stories and even some fun sleep tips.
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