Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- point: An item to be discussed
- atmosphere: Air around us
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- Taiwan: A government on the island of Taiwan established in by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
- turning: To become (a particular age)
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
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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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Jim posted on 2016/05/20Ever wondered about the impact of a historic election? This video dives into Tsai Ing-wen's groundbreaking win as Taiwan's first female president, explaining the political landscape and what it means for cross-strait relations. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to elections and international news, perfect for understanding global events!
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