Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- at least: As a minimum
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- confession: Admission you have done something wrong
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- communist: Believer in communism
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- confess: To admit that you did something wrong
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
- china: A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
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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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Confessions of a Foreigner in China | China Uncensored
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蔡政霖 posted on 2016/01/27Ever wondered about those dramatic 'confessions' you see on Chinese state TV? This episode of China Uncensored dives into the shocking reality behind forced confessions and political abductions, giving you a real look at state propaganda. You'll pick up some intense vocabulary related to human rights and international affairs while getting a crash course in cultural depth!
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