by now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
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US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/
UK /'kɒnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
A2TOEICMorecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoresilence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
A2Moresilence is golden
US /ˈsaɪləns ɪz ˈgoʊldən/
UK /ˈsaɪləns ɪz ˈgəuldən/
- Proverb
- Silence is often more valuable than speaking.
B1Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- silence is golden: Silence is often more valuable than speaking.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- important: Having power or authority
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- respect: To follow the established rules
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- talk: Style of speaking
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
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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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Grammar: Using THE with common and abstract nouns
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蔡乙菱 posted on 2016/06/10Ever get confused about when to use 'the' and when to skip it? This super clear lesson breaks down the tricky rules for using the definite article with common and abstract nouns, helping you avoid common mistakes! You'll pick up practical grammar skills that make your English sound more natural in everyday conversations.
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