around 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.
A1Moreaside from
US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/
UK /əˈsaid frɔm/
- Phrase
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morediscussion
US /dɪˈskʌʃən/
UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any long communication about a particular topic
- A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
A2TOEICMoreexplosion
US /ɪkˈsploʒən/
UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- Sudden increase of something
B1Morefor a change
US /fɔr e tʃendʒ/
UK /fɔ: ə tʃeindʒ/
- Phrase
- As something different from what is usual or normal.
A1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morefull picture
US
UK
- Noun
- A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- A detailed and comprehensive view or representation of something.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Moreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Morelive life
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- left out: To forget; omit
- going on: To continue doing something
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- aside from
- from the top: From the beginning.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
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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】Zainab Salbi: Women, wartime and the dream of peace (Zainab Salbi: Women, wartime and the dream of peace)
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Max Lin posted on 2016/01/01Dive into Zainab Salbi's powerful story of resilience and peacebuilding amidst wartime challenges, a truly inspiring TED talk! You'll gain deep cultural insights and pick up advanced vocabulary related to conflict and survival, making it a fantastic way to boost your English and understanding of the world.
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