assistant
US /əˈsɪstənt/
UK /əˈsɪstənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps another, usually as a job
- Adjective
- (Person) helping another, usually as a job
A2TOEICMorebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morecare 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.
A1Morecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefur
US /fɚ/
UK /fɜ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hairy coat of an animal
- Clothing item made with animal fur
- Transitive Verb
- To apply strips of wood or metal to a wall or ceiling to create a level surface.
B1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremammal
US /ˈmæməl/
UK /'mæml/
- Noun
- Animal which drinks milk from its mother
B1Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the docket
US
UK
- Idiom
- Scheduled to be heard in court or discussed at a meeting.
- A list of things to do or discuss.
A1Morepay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
A1Morepolar
US /ˈpolɚ/
UK /ˈpəʊlə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning the areas near the North or South poles
B1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
traffic cams
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Cameras used to monitor traffic conditions on roads and highways.
wait out
US /wet aʊt/
UK /weit aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until the end of something, especially something unpleasant.
A1Morewhile we're young
US /waɪl wir jʌŋ/
UK /waɪl wɪə jʌŋ/
- other
- During the period of youth or early life.
B1More
Vocabulary
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- on the docket: Scheduled to be heard in court or discussed at a meeting.
- wait out: To wait until the end of something, especially something unpleasant.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- traffic cams: Cameras used to monitor traffic conditions on roads and highways.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- while we're young: During the period of youth or early life.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- leave: To go away from; depart
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- call: A order or request for action
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- mammal: Animal which drinks milk from its mother
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- assistant: Person who helps another, usually as a job
- polar: Concerning the areas near the North or South poles
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
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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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Caiying Huang posted on 2016/03/30Dive into the bustling world of Zootopia with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in this fun movie clip! You'll pick up practical workplace phrases and everyday dialogue, perfect for understanding situational conversations and cultural nuances in this amazing animated city.
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