answer 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.
A1Moreas 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.
A1Moreat large
US /æt lɑrdʒ/
UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/
- Adjective
- (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
A2Morebroaden
US /ˈbrɔdn:/
UK /ˈbrɔ:dn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something wider
B1Moreequality
US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /iˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Idea that all people have the same rights
A2TOEICMorefortune
US /ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What might happen to you in the future
- Chance or luck, particularly good luck
- Transitive Verb
- To bring good fortune to.
B1TOEICMoreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregive away
US /ɡɪv əˈwe/
UK /ɡiv əˈwei/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To let others have something you own
- To tell (a secret)
A1Moregive back
US /ɡɪv bæk/
UK /ɡiv bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something you borrowed
A1Moregraduate
US /ˈɡrædʒuˌet/
UK /'ɡrædʒʊət/
- Adjective
- Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get a degree from school, college, university
- To move up from a position to a higher, better one
A2TOEICMorehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMorepledge
US /plɛdʒ/
UK /pledʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a promise; make an oath
- Noun
- A formal promise
B2Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Moreruthless
US /ˈruθlɪs/
UK /ˈru:θləs/
- Adjective
- Not considering the feelings or health of others
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreunethical
US /ʌnˈeθɪkl/
UK /ʌnˈeθɪkl/
- Adjective
- Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
B1Morewarm and fuzzy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
- Associated with pleasant and comforting memories.
A1More
Vocabulary
- give away
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- warm and fuzzy: Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- in terms of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- business: A company formed for making profit
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- public: Owned by the government
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- mark: Person's name
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- student: Person studying at school
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- unethical: Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
- philanthropy: Giving away of money for charity
- broaden: To make something wider
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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 18, 2016 - Giving away your fortune
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/19Ever wondered about the mega-rich giving away their fortunes, like Mark Zuckerberg? This episode of 6 Minute English dives into philanthropy, exploring terms like 'robber barons' and 'pledged' to help you understand big donations and their impact. You'll boost your vocabulary and gain some cultural insight into wealth and giving!
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