as a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Morebird flu
US /bɚd flu/
UK /bə:d flu:/
- Noun
- A highly contagious viral disease affecting birds, which can sometimes spread to humans.
B1Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreepidemic
US /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
UK /ˌepɪ'demɪk/
- Adjective
- Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that spreads suddenly and widely
B2Morefeatured on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morehanging out
US
UK
- 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 other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Morepercent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
A2TOEICMoresearch out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To find someone or something after looking for them carefully.
A1Moresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMorestart over
US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/
UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin again.
A1Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- start over: To begin again.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- search out: To find someone or something after looking for them carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- bird flu: A highly contagious viral disease affecting birds, which can sometimes spread to humans.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- epidemic: Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- bad: Not good; wrong
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
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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】Gary Slutkin: Let's treat violence like a contagious disease (Gary Slutkin: Let's treat violence like a contagious disease)
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Max Lin posted on 2015/12/25Ever wondered if we can treat violence like a contagious disease? Gary Slutkin shares a fascinating public health approach, explaining how 'violence interrupters' can make a real difference in communities. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain deep cultural insights while learning about innovative strategies for behavior change.
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