ahead of the curve
US /əˈhɛd əv ðə kɜrv/
UK /əˈhed əv ðə kɜ:v/
- other
- Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
B2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreantenna
US /ænˈtɛnə/
UK /ænˈtenə/
- Noun
- Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
B2Morebehind the curve
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə kɝv/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə kɜ:v/
- other
- Not keeping up with current trends or developments.
B2Moreby mistake
US /baɪ mɪˈstek/
UK /bai misˈteik/
- Phrase
- Accidentally; unintentionally.
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecurve
US /kɚv/
UK /kə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something bend into a rounded shape
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
fraud
US /frɔd/
UK /frɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
- Person who pretends to be what he or she is not
B1TOEICMorego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistorical
US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Connected with the past
B1Morein 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.
A1Morekeeping up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand what someone is saying
- To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
A1Morenote
US /noʊ/
UK /nəʊt/
- Verb
- To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- Noun
- A short informal letter or written record.
- A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Morepayment
US /ˈpemənt/
UK /ˈpeɪmənt/
- Noun
- Amount of money that is paid for something
A2TOEICMorepersonal data
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
B2Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Morespree
US /spri/
UK /spri:/
- Noun
- Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
C1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretech
US /tɛk/
UK /tek/
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
A2Morethose times
US
UK
- Phrase
- A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- A specific era or period in history.
A1Moreunder the surface
US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜ:fis/
- other
- Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
B2Morewallet
US /ˈwɑ:lɪt/
UK /ˈwɒlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- behind the curve: Not keeping up with current trends or developments.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- have to: Must do
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- go on: To continue doing something
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- ahead of the curve: Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
- historical: Connected with the past
- card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
- spree: Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
- wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
- antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
- payment: Amount of money that is paid for something
- Einstein: Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist
- charles: A male given name, from a Germanic origin.
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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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BBC 6 Minute English February 11, 2016 - How would you like to pay?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/18Ever wondered about the future of payments beyond just tapping your card? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into exciting new ways to pay, from wearable tech to vein authentication, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way! It's a super practical look at everyday shopping and how technology is changing it.
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