as a gift
US
UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
A2Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
B1MoreDouble
US /ˈdʌbəl/
UK /'dʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- Person that is exactly like someone else
- Adjective
- Concerning or intended for use by two people
- Two times the amount or degree; twice
A2Moredouble back
US /ˈdʌbəl bæk/
UK /ˈdʌbl bæk/
- other
- To return by the same route you came.
B2Morefantasy
US /ˈfæntəsi, -zi/
UK /'fæntəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something imagined and very different from reality
- Work of literature set in an unreal world
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Morein color
US
UK
- Phrase
- Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- Adjective
- Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
A1Morein 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.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
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
A1Moremoving parts
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
- The various elements or factors that contribute to a complex process or system.
B2Moremug
US /mʌɡ/
UK /mʌɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone to rob them
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreone being
US
UK
- Noun
- An individual existence; a person or creature.
- A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morereverse
US /rɪˈvɚs/
UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/
- Noun
- Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- Instance of a significant change, for the worse
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drive a vehicle backward
- To change to an opposite state, way or condition
B1TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreshapes and sizes
US
UK
- Phrase
- A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretake apart
US /tek əˈpɑrt/
UK /teik əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- To look critically at an idea or theory
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreto bits
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- Very much; thoroughly.
A2Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2More
Vocabulary
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- black and white
- double back: To return by the same route you came.
- to bits: Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
- check out
- back then: At that time in the past.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
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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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Cool Things I Own // 阿滴的私藏寶貝們
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Liao Lu posted on 2016/04/19Ever wondered what cool stuff people collect? Dive into a super satisfying tour of unique items, from Final Fantasy 7 treasures to Elmo collections and handy Stojo cups! You'll pick up everyday practical phrases and simple sentence structures perfect for daily conversation.
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