aim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in a nutshell
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a summary; including the main points concisely
C2Morein case of
US /ɪn kes ʌv/
UK /in keis ɔv/
- Preposition
- If something happens; in the event of.
- If something happens.
- Conjunction
- To be prepared for something that might happen.
A1Morein succession
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following one after the other without interruption.
- In the correct order; sequentially.
in the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- person: Man, woman or child
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- point: An item to be discussed
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
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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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Debby Hoo posted on 2016/06/06Ever wondered about the tricky rules of badminton? This video breaks down everything from scoring and serving to court dimensions and common faults in a super clear way! You'll pick up tons of useful sports vocabulary while mastering the game.
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