Vocabulary
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- set up
- give away
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- goes well: To happen in the way desired
- go on: To continue doing something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- for instance: As an example.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- speak up for: To express support for someone or something, especially publicly.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on the book: Recorded in an official list or register.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- staff: Employees of a company
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
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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】Rick Warren: A life of purpose (A life of purpose | Rick Warren)
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Max Lin posted on 2016/01/17Ever wonder what truly gives life meaning? This inspiring TED Talk from Rick Warren dives into finding your purpose and offers practical insights on living a life driven by meaning, not just goals. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and explore deep cultural ideas while listening to clear, simple sentence structures.
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