Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- weak spots: Areas of vulnerability or deficiency.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- material: Cloth; fabric
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- strength: Condition of being strong
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- weak: Not having a strong character
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- skyscraper: Very tall building with many stories
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
- freely: (Living, existing) without being controlled
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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-Ed】What is metallic glass? - Ashwini Bharathula
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黃于珍 posted on 2016/04/14Ever wondered about materials that are stronger than metal but can be molded like glass? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the world of metallic glass, explaining its unique properties and surprising applications, from super-sharp scalpels to durable electronics. You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and see complex sentence structures in action, making it a fantastic way to boost your English skills while learning about cutting-edge science!
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