Vocabulary
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in good health: Being in a state of physical and mental well-being; not sick or injured.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- black and white
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- due to: Because of; owing to
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- factor: Something that influences a result
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
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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】How statistics can be misleading - Mark Liddell
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黃于珍 posted on 2016/04/14Ever wondered how statistics can sometimes tell a twisted story? This video dives into the fascinating world of the Simpsons Paradox and lurking variables, showing you how data bias can sneak in and change everything! You'll boost your vocabulary with some advanced terms while learning to spot misleading information like a pro.
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