action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreadvice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreask for help
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request assistance or support.
expert
US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/
UK /'ekspɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Skillful person with special knowledge
- Adjective
- Having special knowledge or skill
A2TOEICMoregratifying
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be pleased because you were right or had praise
- Adjective
- Being pleasing or satisfying
B2Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreprofessor
US /prəˈfɛsɚ/
UK /prəˈfesə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
A2Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1More
Vocabulary
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- live: To be alive
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- gratifying: To be pleased because you were right or had praise
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
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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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How To Plan For Retirement
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謝約翰 posted on 2016/04/02Thinking about retirement? This video breaks down how to plan for it, covering everything from Social Security to your 401k match! You'll pick up practical workplace vocabulary and learn simple sentence structures perfect for discussing your future financial peace of mind.
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