also known as
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UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorecomic
US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/
UK /ˈkɒmɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- Amusing story told in a series of pictures
- Adjective
- Funny; that makes you laugh
A2Moredynamite
US /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/
UK /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sticks of explosive triggered by a fuse
B2Morein 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.
C1Moreincident
US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- A political event that causes difficulties.
A2Morelotus
US /ˈlotəs/
UK /'ləʊtəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any aquatic plant of the water lily family
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreresignation
US /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneʃən/
UK /ˌrezɪgˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reluctant acceptance when a thing can't be avoided
- Act of leaving a job because you want to
B1TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- resignation: Reluctant acceptance when a thing can't be avoided
- leader: Person who is in charge of a group or task
- Japanese: Concerning the culture and people of Japan
- dynamite: Sticks of explosive triggered by a fuse
- Japan: A string of more than islands to the east of Asia
- lotus: Any aquatic plant of the water lily family
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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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Tintin and the Manchurian Incident - In the Shadow of Tintin
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Matthias posted on 2015/12/07Ever wondered about the real history behind Tintin's adventures? Dive into "The Blue Lotus" and discover how Hergé's comic was inspired by the dramatic Mukden Incident and Chinese history, offering a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary and cultural understanding!
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