allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
as opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreblow out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of tire) to explode
- To stop something burning, using your breath
A2Moreby default
US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/
UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/
- Adverb
- Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
by nature
US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /bai ˈneitʃə/
- Adverb
- Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- Phrase
- Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
- According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
A2Morechange your mind
US
UK
- Phrase
A1Morecognitive
US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/
UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
C1Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredisagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Moredive in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
A1Moreflip over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
- To turn upside down or onto its side, especially a vehicle.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefrom A to Z
US /frʌm eɪ tə zi/
UK /frɒm eɪ tə zed/
- other
- Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
B2Morefrom on high
US /frəm ɔn ˈhaɪ/
UK /frəm ɒn ˈhaɪ/
- other
- Coming from an authority or higher power.
C1Moregot 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 my book
US /ɪn maɪ bʊk/
UK /ɪn maɪ bʊk/
- other
- According to my personal opinion or belief.
B2Morein some places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In certain locations or areas, but not all.
A1Morein the hospital
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/
- Preposition
- Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreirrational
US /ɪˈræʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈræʃənl/
- Adjective
- Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- A real number that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
B2Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelive my life
US
UK
- Phrase
- To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
A1Morelong list
US
UK
- Noun
- An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- A list that is excessively long and therefore boring or difficult to manage.
A2Morered letter
US
UK
- Adjective
- Strictly adhering to the literal meaning or requirements.
A1Morereligion
US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
A2Morereligious
US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewrestle with
US /ˈrɛsl wɪð/
UK /ˈresəl wɪð/
- other
- To struggle to understand or make a difficult decision.
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- change your mind
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- from on high: Coming from an authority or higher power.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- flip over: To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for instance: As an example.
- red letter: Strictly adhering to the literal meaning or requirements.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- blow out: (Of tire) to explode
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- wrestle with: To struggle to understand or make a difficult decision.
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- call: A order or request for action
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- month: One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
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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】AJ Jacobs: My year of living biblically (A.J. Jacobs: My year of living biblically)
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J.s. Chen posted on 2016/06/15Ever wondered what it's like to live strictly by the Bible? AJ Jacobs shares his hilarious and eye-opening year-long experiment of following biblical rules, from avoiding gossip to wearing specific clothing! You'll pick up fascinating vocabulary and hear real-life dialogues that make cultural and religious topics super engaging.
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