at the door of
US /æt ðə dɔr ʌv/
UK /æt ðə dɔ: əv/
- other
- Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
B1Morebased 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.
A1Morebend the rules
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To apply rules in a flexible way, often to achieve a desired outcome.
A1Morebillion
US /ˈbɪljən/
UK /ˈbɪljən/
- Countable Noun
- Number 1,000,000,000
A2Morebreaks down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Morefade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
force for good
US
UK
- Noun
- A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
B1Moregame over
US /geɪm ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /geɪm ˈəuvə/
- other
- The end of a game or a situation.
A2Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
A1Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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 summary
US /ɪn ˈsʌməri/
UK /in ˈsʌməri/
- Phrase
- Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
B2Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon record
US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/
- Adverb
- Formally and publicly stated
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMoretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink through
US /θɪŋk θru/
UK /θiŋk θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider carefully so all points are covered
A1More
Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- game over: The end of a game or a situation.
- bend the rules: To apply rules in a flexible way, often to achieve a desired outcome.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- fade away: To disappear slowly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- have to: Must do
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
- force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- act: To behave in a certain way
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- billion: Number 1,000,000,000
- happen: To take place or occur
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
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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】Paul Gilding: The Earth is full (Paul Gilding: The Earth is full)
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李芷璇 posted on 2016/01/10Ever wondered if our planet can keep up with our demands? This powerful TED talk dives into the concept of ecological overshoot and why it's a critical issue for our future, using clear language and offering advanced vocabulary related to climate risk and resource depletion. You'll gain a deeper understanding of systems thinking and why urgent calls for change are so important!
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