architecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morehave been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
A2Morein effect
US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/
UK /in iˈfekt/
- Phrase
- In reality; in practice; virtually
A1Moremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreout of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
A2Moreregard
US /rɪˈɡɑrd/
UK /rɪ'ɡɑ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- Careful thought or attention.
- Transitive Verb
- To think about a person, thing in a particular way
- To look at a person or thing in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerepetitive
US /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
UK /rɪˈpetətɪv/
- Adjective
- Doing or saying the same things many times
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Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- part: Division of a book
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
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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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Robots: the future of building? (UCL)
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goodgoodstudy posted on 2016/06/16Ever wondered if robots could be the future architects? This video dives into how robots are revolutionizing building design and fabrication, moving beyond simple tasks to become creative tools! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to design robotics and digital fabrication, perfect for expanding your professional English.
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