abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreallow 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 long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Morebend the rules
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To apply rules in a flexible way, often to achieve a desired outcome.
A1Moreburst in
US /bɚst ɪn/
UK /bə:st in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
- To interrupt a conversation or activity suddenly.
by no means
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly not; in no way.
A1Morecommon humanity
US
UK
- Phrase
- The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
B1Morecompete in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take part in a contest or competition.
B1Moredie off
US /daɪ ɔf/
UK /dai ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decrease in number so few or none are left
A1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredrop by
US /drɑp baɪ/
UK /drɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
flag
US /flæɡ/
UK /flæɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate something should get special attention
- Noun
- Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
A2TOEICMorefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morein private
US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/
UK /in ˈpraivit/
- Phrase
- Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
B1Morein some places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In certain locations or areas, but not all.
A1Morein the green
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/
UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/
- other
- Having a financial profit or gain.
- On the putting surface of a golf course.
B2Morein 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.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreno laughing matter
US /no ˈlæfɪŋ ˈmætɚ/
UK /nəʊ ˈlɑ:fɪŋ ˈmætə/
- other
- Something serious that should not be treated humorously.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepassionate
US /ˈpæʃənɪt/
UK /ˈpæʃənət/
- Adjective
- Being easily excited to strong emotions
- Having strong sexual desires
A2Morepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Morestadium
US /ˈstediəm/
UK /'steɪdɪəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building with a sports field for watching games
B2Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe time is ripe
US /ðə taɪm ɪz raɪp/
UK /ðə taɪm ɪz raɪp/
- other
- The right or favorable moment to do something.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrickle down
US /ˈtrɪkəl daʊn/
UK /ˈtrikl daun/
- Intransitive Verb
- To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
A1Morevillage
US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Small town in the country
- A close-knit community or group of people.
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- common humanity: The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- no laughing matter: Something serious that should not be treated humorously.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- bend the rules: To apply rules in a flexible way, often to achieve a desired outcome.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- burst in: To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- from the top: From the beginning.
- the time is ripe: The right or favorable moment to do something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- die off: To decrease in number so few or none are left
- have to: Must do
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- village: Small town in the country
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
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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】Isabel Allende: Tales of passion (Isabel Allende: Tales of passion)
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Max Lin posted on 2016/07/03Dive into Isabel Allende's powerful TED talk, "Tales of Passion," where she shares incredible stories of resilience and activism, including a vivid anecdote about the Olympic flag! You'll not only get inspired by her message on feminism and refugee experiences but also boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and gain deep cultural insights.
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