decide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMorego fuck yourself
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
in 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.
C1Morelab
US /læb/
UK /læb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short for 'laboratory'
B1Moremainland
US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/
UK /'meɪnlænd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main land mass of a country or continent
- Adjective
- Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
B2Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Morepigeon
US /ˈpɪdʒən/
UK /'pɪdʒɪn/
- Noun
- Gray bird that is common in cities
B2Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreRepublic
US /rɪˈpʌblɪk/
UK /rɪ'pʌblɪk/
- Noun
- A country governed by elected representatives
B1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- go fuck yourself: An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- call: A order or request for action
- long: Person's name
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- talk: Style of speaking
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- pigeon: Gray bird that is common in cities
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- Republic: A country governed by elected representatives
- china: A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
- Taiwan: A government on the island of Taiwan established in by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
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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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Vivi Lee posted on 2015/12/15Ever wondered about the 'Two Chinas' situation? This hilarious 'News Lab' segment breaks down the One China policy with a satirical twist, making complex cross-Strait relations easy to grasp! You'll pick up key vocabulary and cultural insights while laughing along.
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