above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreas such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
A1Morecabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
B1Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMoredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredemocracy
US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of government in which everyone is equal
- Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein future
US /ɪn ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /ɪn ˈfju:tʃə/
- Preposition
- At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
A2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreprime
US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
- Adjective
- Concerning the highest in quality or value
- Concerning the highest level of achievement
A2TOEICMoreput aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
A1Morereassure
US /ˌri:əˈʃʊr/
UK /ˌri:əˈʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make feel less worried about something
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
A2TOEICMoreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moreship over
US /ʃɪp ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /ʃɪp ˈəuvə/
- other
- To send goods or items to a different location.
B2More
Vocabulary
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- ship over: To send goods or items to a different location.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- great: Very good; better than before
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- respect: To follow the established rules
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
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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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Brexit: David Cameron resigns as UK votes to leave - BBC News
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Kristi Yang posted on 2016/06/27Ever wondered what happens right after a major political event? This BBC News report dives into David Cameron's resignation speech following the UK's Brexit vote, offering a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary and understand complex sentence structures used in serious political discussions. You'll gain insight into cultural depth and workplace practical language as you follow this pivotal moment in British history!
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