Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- have to: Must do
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- in terms of
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- for instance: As an example.
- common humanity: The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- lead to: To result in some action
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- bring back: To cause to remember
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- regardless of
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- internet users: People who use the internet.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- set up
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- go on: To continue doing something
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at least: As a minimum
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- great: Very good; better than before
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- peace: Calm and quiet state
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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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President Obama Holds Town Hall with Chinese Youth | 提供中文字幕
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TS posted on 2016/04/19Ever wondered how leaders navigate complex global issues? Dive into President Obama's town hall with Chinese youth, where he discusses US-China relations, global trade, and climate change, offering a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures used in diplomatic dialogue!
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