at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Moredenial of
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
- The act of stating that something is not true.
executive
US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
A2TOEICMoreextended period
US
UK
- Phrase
- A long duration of time.
- A significant duration in history.
B2Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoregoing 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein the zone
US /ɪn ði zon/
UK /in ðə zəun/
- Adjective
- Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
insight
US /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
UK /'ɪnsaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Power to understand people and things very well
- Very good understanding of something
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
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
A1Moremove up
US /muv ʌp/
UK /mu:v ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To advance to a higher rank or position.
- To advance in a line or queue.
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon the ladder
US /ɑn ðə ˈlædɚ/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈlædə/
- other
- Progressing or climbing toward success or promotion.
A2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestand up to
US /stænd ʌp tu/
UK /stænd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moreturn in
US /tɚn ɪn/
UK /tə:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce or achieve a good performance
- To go to bed
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- going on: To continue doing something
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- next to: Being located along side another
- in charge: To be responsible for
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- lead to: To result in some action
- on the ladder: Progressing or climbing toward success or promotion.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- extended period: A long duration of time.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- in terms of
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in places: In some locations but not others
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- business: A company formed for making profit
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- part: Division of a book
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- trend: Current style or fashion
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
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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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【TEDx】Being Chief - Unlocking your power: Rick Miller at TEDxPSU
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Max Lin posted on 2016/01/30Ever wondered what it truly means to be a 'Chief' in today's world? This inspiring TEDx talk dives into leadership, servant leadership, and how to unlock your own power, offering practical insights for aspiring executives. You'll pick up valuable vocabulary related to leadership and workplace culture while exploring a deeper understanding of professional roles.
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