account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Morearound the clock
US /əˈraʊnd ði klɑk/
UK /əˈraund ðə klɔk/
- Phrase
- All day and all night; continuously.
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.
A2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at war
US /æt wɔr/
UK /æt wɔ:/
- Phrase
- Engaged in a war; fighting
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
B1Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moreenforcement
US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/
UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of making sure that rules are followed
- The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
B1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehunt down
US /hʌnt daʊn/
UK /hʌnt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- To pursue someone or something relentlessly until caught or found.
B1Moreideology
US /ˌaɪdiˈɑlədʒi, ˌɪdi-/
UK /ˌaɪdɪ'ɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
B1TOEICMorein the eyes of the law
US /ɪn ði ˈaɪz ʌv ðə lɔ/
UK /in ði: ˈaɪz ɔv ðə lɔ:/
- other
- According to legal judgement or the law.
B2Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMorelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the right side of history
US /ɑn ðə ˈraɪt ˈsaɪd ʌv ˈhɪstəri/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈraɪt ˈsaɪd ɒv ˈhɪstəri/
- other
- Being morally or socially correct in the long term.
C1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereject
US /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
UK /rɪˈdʒekt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Goods that are not suitable for sale at full price
- Person others do not like, or refuse to accept
- Transitive Verb
- To decide that something is not good enough
- To refuse, deny to believe, accept, or consider
A2TOEICMoreresponsibility
US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- A thing to be done because it is morally correct
A2Moreroot out
US /rut aʊt/
UK /ru:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
B2Moresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Morespeak out
US /spik aʊt/
UK /spi:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
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.
A1Moreterrorism
US /ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
UK /ˈterərɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of violent acts to make people afraid
A2Moreterrorist
US /ˈtɛrərɪst/
UK /ˈterərɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of terrorism or terrorists.
A2Morethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moreturn against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop being a supporter or friend of
A1Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- turn against: To stop being a supporter or friend of
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
- lead to: To result in some action
- on the right side of history: Being morally or socially correct in the long term.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in the eyes of the law: According to legal judgement or the law.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- military: Army or armed forces
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- American: Person from the USA
- terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
- ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- reject: Goods that are not suitable for sale at full price
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- safe: Highly likely
- terrorism: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
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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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The President Addresses the Nation on Keeping the American People Safe
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/12/09Ever wondered how a President addresses the nation during critical times? This powerful speech dives into counterterrorism, national security, and messages of unity, offering you a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms like 'radicalization' and 'insurgency'! You'll also gain deeper cultural insights into how leaders communicate complex issues and foster solidarity.
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