around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreblanket
US /ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /'blæŋkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
A2TOEICMorebooby prize
US
UK
- Noun
- A prize given to the person who comes last in a competition, often as a joke.
A2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoredistribution
US /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuʃən/
UK /ˌdɪstrɪˈbju:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dividing or spreading out to others
- Act of sending products to stores to sell
- Adjective
- Sending products to stores to sell
B1Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefirst three
US
UK
- Determiner
- The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- Adjective
- Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moreknock out
US /nɑk aʊt/
UK /nɔk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hit and make unconscious
- To defeat someone so decisively that they cannot continue.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To defeat someone so decisively that they are unable to continue.
- To destroy or disable something, especially a piece of equipment.
A2Morelight on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Moremedical research
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morerun with
US /rʌn wɪð/
UK /rʌn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
A1Moretake it out of
US /teɪk ɪt aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ɪt aʊt ɒv/
- other
- To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- light on: To illuminate something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- knock out: To hit and make unconscious
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- booby prize: A prize given to the person who comes last in a competition, often as a joke.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- take it out of: To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- next to: Being located along side another
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- product: Item that can be bought
- kid: Child or young person
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
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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】Timothy Prestero: Design for people, not awards (Timothy Prestero: Design for people, not awards)
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