as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreauthority
US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/
UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to give orders to people
- Person who is an expert on a particular topic
A2TOEICMoreback to work
US
UK
- Phrase
- Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- Interjection
- An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Moreenlightenment
US /ɛnˈlaɪtn:mənt/
UK /ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
- The state of having knowledge or understanding; the act of giving someone knowledge or understanding.
B2TOEICMoreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Moreon site
US /ɑn saɪt/
UK /ɔn sait/
- Adverb
- At the location of a particular activity or project.
- Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
A1Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepriest
US /prist/
UK /pri:st/
- Countable Noun
- Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
B1Moreroyal
US /ˈrɔɪəl/
UK /'rɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Concerning a king or queen
- Noun
- A member of a royal family.
A2Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- burn: To destroy with fire
- dictionary: Book with the spellings and meanings of many words
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- le
- enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
- entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
- French: Person's name
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
- priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
- copy: A counter for items that are the same
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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】The controversial origins of the Encyclopedia - Addison Anderson
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Lin posted on 2016/04/22Ever wondered about the wild origins of the Encyclopedia? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the controversial history of Denis Diderot's monumental work, packed with advanced vocabulary and fascinating insights into the history of ideas. You'll get a deep cultural understanding and learn tons of new words along the way!
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