a necessary evil
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something unpleasant that must be accepted in order to achieve a particular result.
B1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreby half
US /baɪ hæf/
UK /baɪ hɑ:f/
- other
- Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecommunist
US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/
UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/
- Adjective
- Believer in communism
- Noun
- A person who supports or believes in communism.
B1Morecopy editor
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A person who edits text for publication.
A2Moreengineer
US /ˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/
UK /ˌendʒɪ'nɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone whose job is designing machines, buildings
- Someone whose job is to repair or maintain engines
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in 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 the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morenot necessary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
B1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepolicy
US /ˈpɑlɪsi/
UK /'pɒləsɪ/
- Noun
- Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A2TOEICMorepopulation
US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
A2TOEICMorepregnant
US /ˈprɛɡnənt/
UK /ˈpregnənt/
- Adjective
- Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
B1Morerule in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
B1Moreset by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate and save for another use or time
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1More
Vocabulary
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- copy editor: A person who edits text for publication.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- a necessary evil: Something unpleasant that must be accepted in order to achieve a particular result.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- check out
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- communist: Believer in communism
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- engineer: Someone whose job is designing machines, buildings
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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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China Changes One-Child Policy to Two-Child Policy | China Uncensored
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噹噹 posted on 2016/02/09Ever wondered about China's dramatic shift from the one-child to the two-child policy? This video dives into the surprising reasons behind this change, including the demographic crisis and gender imbalance it created. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to family planning and human rights while getting a deeper cultural understanding of China!
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