at stake
US /æt stek/
UK /æt steik/
- Phrase
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- In question; depending on what happens
- Adjective
- At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
A1Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebuild out
US /bɪld aʊt/
UK /bild aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
- To construct or develop infrastructure, often related to technology or networks.
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2Moreconspiracy
US /kənˈspɪrəsi/
UK /kən'spɪrəsɪ/
- Noun
- Plan made in secret to do something illegal
B2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
experiment
US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create and perform tests to research something
- To try something new that you haven't tried before
A2TOEICMorefall for
US /fɔl fɔr/
UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be deceived or tricked by someone
- To become in love with someone
A1Morefalse positive
US
UK
- Noun
- A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present.
- A test result that incorrectly indicates a disease or condition is present when it is not.
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from on high
US /frəm ɔn ˈhaɪ/
UK /frəm ɒn ˈhaɪ/
- other
- Coming from an authority or higher power.
C1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moreget a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehemisphere
US /ˈhɛmɪˌsfɪr/
UK /ˈhemɪsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- One of the two masses forming the brain
B2Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein 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 other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the hopper
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑpɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒpə/
- other
- Pending consideration or awaiting further action.
B2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelean in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- To actively pursue and engage with opportunities, especially in a professional context.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove away
US /muv əˈwe/
UK /mu:v əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- To physically create distance; to step back or aside.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Morepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMorepopped out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- Appeared or emerged suddenly and unexpectedly.
A1Morepredator
US /ˈprɛdətɚ, -ˌtɔr/
UK /'predətə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- An animal that hunts and kills other animals
- Person preying on the weak to gain advantage
B1Morepucker up
US /ˈpʌkɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈpʌkə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tighten your lips in preparation for a kiss.
- To draw together or contract the lips or other part of the face.
roll it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- To bowl a ball.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Morestring together
US /strɪŋ təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /strɪŋ təˈɡeðə/
- other
- To connect words or ideas coherently.
B2Moretake it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something.
- Idiom
- To begin playing or performing.
C1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretrade up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy something of a higher value or quality than what you have.
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- false positive: A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- string together: To connect words or ideas coherently.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- in the hopper: Pending consideration or awaiting further action.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go away: To go on vacation
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- take it away: To remove something.
- trade up: To buy something of a higher value or quality than what you have.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- from the top: From the beginning.
- from on high: Coming from an authority or higher power.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- pucker up: To tighten your lips in preparation for a kiss.
- lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
- predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
- test: To be given a medical examination
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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】Michael Shermer: The pattern behind self-deception (The pattern behind self-deception | Michael Shermer)
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danniehuang1201 posted on 2016/02/28Ever wonder why we see patterns, even when they aren't there? Michael Shermer dives into the fascinating psychology behind self-deception, exploring concepts like patternicity and cognitive bias. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain insights into critical thinking that are super useful for understanding the world around you!
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