Vocabulary
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- build a house: To construct a building for habitation.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- American: Person from the USA
- truth: Real facts about something
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- job: Something that must be done
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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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Don't Follow Your Passion
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劉錚 posted on 2016/07/06Ever wonder if 'following your passion' is actually the best career advice? This video challenges that idea, diving into the 'Skills Gap' and why focusing on opportunity might be a smarter move for your career! You'll pick up practical workplace vocabulary and gain insights into the job market that go beyond the usual advice.
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