around once
US
UK
- Phrase
- Making one full rotation or revolution.
- In the general vicinity or area on one occasion.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebelief system
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
B2Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecross it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
- Intransitive Verb
- To hope for good luck or a positive outcome.
A1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Moredepending
US /dɪ'pendɪŋ/
UK /dɪ'pendɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
- To be determined or contingent on something else.
B1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go 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
A1Moreinfinite
US /ˈɪnfənɪt/
UK /'ɪnfɪnət/
- Adjective
- Being very large in amount
- Without an end; limitless; endless
B2Moreland with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
- To obtain or achieve something desirable, especially after a period of effort.
laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moreread out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
A1Morerock up
US /rɑk ʌp/
UK /rɔk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive somewhere.
A2Moreroll down
US /rol daʊn/
UK /rəul daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move downwards by turning over and over.
- To lower a car window.
A1Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Moresubjective
US /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
UK /səbˈdʒektɪv/
- Adjective
- Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
C1Moretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Morewith God
US /wɪθ gɑd/
UK /wɪθ gɒd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- go on: To continue doing something
- around once: Making one full rotation or revolution.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- rock up: To arrive somewhere.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- business: A company formed for making profit
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- call: A order or request for action
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- live: To be alive
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- depending: To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
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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】Devdutt Pattanaik: East vs west -- the myths that mystify
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Max Lin posted on 2016/02/28Ever wondered why East and West see the world so differently? This TED talk dives into the fascinating myths that shape our cultural worldviews, from Ganesha to the Ramayana, and how they impact business! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of cross-cultural communication.
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