as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreautomatically
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way not requiring control by a person
B1Morebuckle up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten one's seatbelt.
- To prepare for a difficult or challenging situation.
buddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecaptain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreconclude
US /kənˈklud/
UK /kənˈklu:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To finish or cause to finish; end
- To arrive at a judgment or opinion
A2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Moredarling
US /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
UK /'dɑ:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dearly loved person
A2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreexpel
US /ɪkˈspɛl/
UK /ɪk'spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To force a person to leave a place or organization
- To release or push something (e.g. air) out
B2TOEICMorefall below
US /fɔl bɪˈlo/
UK /fɔ:l bɪˈləu/
- other
- To decrease to less than a certain level or amount.
A2Morefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Morefeel out
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
- To test or examine something in order to learn about it.
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find out about somebody's opinions, ideas, etc. by talking to them in an indirect way
A1Moregear
US /ɡɪr/
UK /ɡɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A speed selector connected to an engine
- Special clothes you use for a purpose
B1Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget it on
US /ɡɛt ɪt ɑn/
UK /ɡet it ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing what you say you will do
- To start something.
A1Moregolden ticket
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A ticket that grants the holder special access or privileges.
- Something that provides a unique opportunity or advantage.
A1Moregoodness
US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/
UK /ˈgʊdnəs/
- Interjection
- (Used to express slight surprise)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nourishment; good food value
A2Morehallway
US /ˈhɔlˌwe/
UK /ˈhɔ:lweɪ/
- Noun
- Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
B2Morehardcore
US /'hɑ:dˌkoʊr/
UK /'hɑ:dkɔ:/
- Adjective
- (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- Extremely dedicated or enthusiastic
- Noun
- A subgenre of punk rock characterized by its intensity and aggression
C1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Moreimpose
US /ɪmˈpoʊz/
UK /ɪmˈpəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone to do or endure something
A2TOEICMorein flight
US /ɪn flaɪt/
UK /in flait/
- Phrase
- Act of flying
- Adverb
- While flying.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelame
US /lem/
UK /leɪm/
- Adjective
- Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
- Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to become incapable of walking
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloser
US /ˈluzɚ/
UK /'lu:zə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who fails to win a game or other contest
- Someone unsuccessful in work/relationships/life
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreofficial
US /əˈfɪʃəl/
UK /əˈfɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Real, exact, truely felt
- Of or done by someone in authority; formal
- Noun
- A person authorized to perform a specific duty
- A referee or umpire
A2TOEICMoreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon the plus side
US /ɑn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
- other
- Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
B1Moreorientation
US /ˌɔriɛnˈteʃən, -ən-, ˌor-/
UK /ˌɔ:riənˈteɪʃn/
- Noun
- Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
- Process of giving information about something new
B1Moreout of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
A1Moreparaphrase
US /ˈpærəˌfrez/
UK /ˈpærəfreɪz/
- Noun
- Summary of another person's words
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepry
US /praɪ/
UK /praɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to find out about others' private business
- Transitive Verb
- To move, raise, or open by levering something
C2TOEICMorerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMorereel
US /ril/
UK /ri:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
C1Morerough
US /rʌf/
UK /rʌf/
- Adjective
- Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
- Adverb
- In a manner that is difficult, or violent
A2Morerude
US /rud/
UK /ru:d/
- Adjective
- Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- Offensive; ill-mannered
A2Moreshark
US /ʃɑ:rk/
UK /ʃɑ:k/
- Noun
- Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
B2Morestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMorestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretransparent
US /trænsˈpærənt/
UK /trænsˈpærənt/
- Adjective
- Being open to see and to public criticism
- Able to be seen through
B2Moreweapon
US /ˈwɛpən/
UK /'wepən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- golden ticket: A ticket that grants the holder special access or privileges.
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- in flight: Act of flying
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- check out
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- fall below: To decrease to less than a certain level or amount.
- on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- feel out: To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
- ticket: Piece of paper allowing you enter or use something
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- player: Machine that plays recorded material
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- go: To attend or be at a place
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- kid: Child or young person
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- loser: Someone who fails to win a game or other contest
- girlfriend: Romantic female friend of a man or boy
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- burn: To destroy with fire
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- roommate: Person who shares a room, lives with you
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- darling: Dearly loved person
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
- rank: To rate or class things
- orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
- goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
- dude: Form of address for a man
- lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
- expel: To force a person to leave a place or organization
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- frosh
- noggin: A human head
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- pry: To try to find out about others' private business
- cocky: Overly self-confident or self-assertive
- hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- paraphrase: Summary of another person's words
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- gettin: To obtain, receive or be given something
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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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阿多賓 posted on 2013/04/22Get ready for some epic locker room banter and intense gaming action in Video Game High School, Episode 2! You'll dive into the world of esports orientation and pick up some awesome vocabulary related to gaming tournaments and maybe even a "no-scope" or two. This is a super fun way to practice situational dialogue and boost your English!
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