at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebelow the surface
US /bəˈloʊ ðə ˈsɝfɪs/
UK /bɪˈləu ðə ˈsɜ:fɪs/
- other
- Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
B2Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Moreby any measure
US
UK
- Phrase
- According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
B2Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Moreensure
US /ɛnˈʃʊr/
UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something sure, certain, or safe
A2TOEICMoreevolution
US /ˌɛvəˈluʃən, ˌivə-/
UK /ˌi:və'lu:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Theory that living things change over time
- Process by which something develops over time
B1Moreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Morefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Moregenetic
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- Relating to genes or heredity.
B1Morehide behind
US /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/
- other
- To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- To put oneself out of sight by staying at the back of something.
B1Morein essence
US /ɪn ˈɛsəns/
UK /in ˈesns/
- Phrase
- Used to summarize the main point.
- Relating to the most important aspect of something.
A1Moreinto space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Moremake of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
A1Moreof choice
US /əv tʃɔɪs/
UK /əv tʃɔɪs/
- other
- Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreorganism
US /ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm/
UK /'ɔ:ɡənɪzəm/
- Noun
- Living thing, often one that is small
- System with many parts that function as a whole
B2Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshow of hands
US
UK
- Noun
- A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
A1Moresit back
US /sit bæk/
UK /sit bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and take it easy.
- To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
A1Moresoil
US /sɔɪl/
UK /sɔɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Conditions in which something develops
- Mix of natural material in which plants grow
- Transitive Verb
- To get or become dirty
B1Morespeak of
US /spik ʌv/
UK /spi:k ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mention someone or something in conversation.
B1Moresynthetic
US /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
UK /sɪnˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Not natural; made from artificial materials
B2More
Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- live: To be alive
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- evolve: To develop certain features
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- organism: Living thing, often one that is small
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
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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】Lisa Nip: How humans could evolve to survive in space (How humans could evolve to survive in space | Lisa Nip)
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老排 posted on 2016/04/27Ever wondered how humans might actually survive in space for generations? This fascinating TED talk dives into the mind-blowing science of synthetic biology and radiation resistance, showing how we could potentially evolve to colonize new worlds! You'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary and get a glimpse into the future of space exploration.
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