along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Morebomb
US /bɑm/
UK /bɒm/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with explosives
- Noun
- An explosive device
B1Morebomb around
US /bɑm əˈraʊnd/
UK /bɒm əˈraʊnd/
- other
- To move around quickly or carelessly, often for fun or aimlessly.
C1Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go places
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be successful in life or in a particular field.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregram
US /ɡræm/
UK /ɡræm/
- Countable Noun
- Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
B1Morein conclusion
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
A1Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreon the slide
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of decline or deterioration.
- Losing control or influence; declining in status.
- Adjective
- (Informal) Dishonest or untrustworthy; engaging in shady practices.
A1Morepositive light
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
- An optimistic or favorable perspective.
B1Morerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moreslide
US /slaɪd/
UK /slaɪd/
- Noun
- Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- Reduction in amount, price, quality
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
- To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
A2Morestand up to
US /stænd ʌp tu/
UK /stænd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewestern countries
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- Nations that share similar cultural values, including individualism, secularism, and a focus on human rights.
B1Morewith open arms
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
A1Morework 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
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
- positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
- with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
- go places: To be successful in life or in a particular field.
- western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- bomb around: To move around quickly or carelessly, often for fun or aimlessly.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- American: Person from the USA
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- rob: Person's name
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- east: Direction where the sun rises
- gram: Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
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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】Maz Jobrani: Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American? (Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American? | Maz Jobrani)
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Max Lin posted on 2016/02/09Ever wondered what it's like to navigate stereotypes as an Iranian-American? Maz Jobrani hilariously shares his experiences with travel, cultural differences, and even the infamous 'Axis of Evil' comedy tour. You'll pick up practical phrases and gain cultural insights through his sharp observational humor!
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