achievement
US /əˈtʃivmənt/
UK /əˈtʃi:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something good that you have successfully done
- Success in school or studies.
A2TOEICMoreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Moredimension
US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/
UK /daɪˈmenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
B1Morefulfill
US /fʊlˈfɪl/
UK /fʊl'fɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To finish or provide something successfully
- To make real, to bring into effect
B2TOEICMoregot 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
A1Morehumanity
US /hjuˈmænɪti/
UK /hju:ˈmænəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All human beings collectively; the human race.
A2Morein the absence of
US /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/
UK /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/
- other
- When someone or something is not present or available.
B1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreon 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.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Morespend more time
US
UK
- Phrase
- To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
A1Morestep off
US /stɛp ɔf/
UK /step ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- To begin a journey or race.
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethrough the roof
US
UK
- Phrase
- Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- Adjective
- Extremely angry; furious.
A1Moreto the moon
US /tu ðə mun/
UK /tu ðə mu:n/
- other
- Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
B2Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewildest dreams
US
UK
- Phrase
- The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
A2More
Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- have to: Must do
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- set up
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- picture: General situation or state of being
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
- talk: Style of speaking
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- fulfill: To finish or provide something successfully
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
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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】Dan Pallotta: The dream we haven't dared to dream (The dream we haven't dared to dream | Dan Pallotta)
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Hsiao-yun Zhao posted on 2016/07/14Ever wondered what it takes to achieve the impossible, like the Apollo program? Dan Pallotta shares a powerful personal story that connects audacious dreams to real-world impact, from marriage equality to civic activism. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth as you explore what we haven't dared to dream yet!
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