after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morealmost all of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- Pronoun
- Nearly every person in a group.
A1Moreantibiotic
US /ˌæntibaɪˈɑ:tɪk/
UK /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- (Drug) used to fight certain kinds of diseases
- Noun
- Medicine that kills bacteria to fight infections
B1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
back out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Moredrug
US /drʌɡ/
UK /drʌɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- Chemical used as a medicine
- Transitive Verb
- To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
A2Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
- Verb Phrase
- to surrender an item; hand over an item
A1Morehanding off
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- Phrasal Verb
- Present participle of 'hand off'; currently transferring or passing something to someone else.
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein recognition
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
- During the process of identifying someone or something.
C2Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the hospital
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/
- Preposition
- Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Moreinfection
US /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
UK /ɪnˈfekʃn/
- Noun
- (Computers) Having a computer virus
- Making or becoming sick with a bacteria/virus
A2Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moremove off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start moving; to depart.
- To leave a particular position or place.
A2Moreon the market
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale.
- Actively seeking employment.
A2Moreover the counter
US /ˈovɚ ði ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈkauntə/
- Adverb
- Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- Across a counter in a shop or business.
A1Moreresistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force that stops or slows movement of something
- Refusal to accept something new or different
A2TOEICMoreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morestep to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
A1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretoll
US /tol/
UK /təʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- Number of people hurt or killed in a disaster
- Intransitive Verb
- (Bell) to ring in a slow, loud and repeated way
B2TOEICMoreunder control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Moreused 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
A1Moreworldwide
US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/
UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- Adverb
- Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
B1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- look back: To think about past events
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- such as: For example; like
- on the market: Available for sale.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- move off: To start moving; to depart.
- handing off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- infection: (Computers) Having a computer virus
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- antibiotic: (Drug) used to fight certain kinds of diseases
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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】Maryn McKenna: What do we do when antibiotics don’t work any more?
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Max Lin posted on 2015/11/26Ever wondered what happens when antibiotics stop working? This fascinating TED talk dives into the serious issue of antibiotic resistance and the potential post-antibiotic era, packed with advanced vocabulary related to medicine and history. You'll gain crucial knowledge and pick up practical terms that are super relevant today!
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