applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morecord
US /kɔrd/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long strong material, thicker than string
- Electrical wire, covered in rubber or plastic
B1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredownhill
US /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
- Adverb
- From higher ground to lower ground
C2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreout 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.
A1Morepercent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
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.
A2TOEICMorerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresoldier
US /ˈsoldʒɚ/
UK /'səʊldʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person working in an army to fight
B1Morespinal
US /ˈspaɪnəl/
UK /ˈspaɪnl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
B1Morestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- for instance: As an example.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- deal with
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- sit down: To take a seat
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- strength: Condition of being strong
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- option: A choice
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
- rob: Person's name
- spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
- sitting: To take an exam
- soldier: Person working in an army to fight
- downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
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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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【TED】Eythor Bender demos human exoskeletons
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Max Lin posted on 2016/02/20Ever wondered how science fiction becomes reality? Dive into the amazing world of human exoskeletons with Eythor Bender as he demos incredible technology like the HULK and E-LEX suits! You'll pick up some fascinating advanced vocabulary while learning about how these devices are revolutionizing mobility for wheelchair users and aiding soldiers.
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