answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebefore it was cool
US /bɪˈfɔɚ ɪt wəz kul/
UK /biˈfɔ: ɪt wəz ku:l/
- other
- Doing or liking something before it becomes popular or trendy.
B2Moredispute
US /dɪˈspjut/
UK /dɪ'spju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue with someone about something
- To disagree about who owns or controls something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument with someone about something
- A question or doubt about something
B1TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreflame
US /flem/
UK /fleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To glow
- To burn or glow in a fire
- Noun
- The red part you can see in fire
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
global
US /ˈgloʊbl/
UK /ˈgləʊbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
A2TOEICMorein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremissile
US /ˈmɪsəl/
UK /ˈmisail/
- Noun
- A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- A self-propelled guided weapon.
- Adjective
- Relating to or used in missiles.
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMoreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Morerule in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
B1Morespeed up
US /spid ʌp/
UK /spi:d ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move more quickly
A2Morespiral out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
C2Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2More
Vocabulary
- make up: To invent or create a story
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- spiral out: To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- before it was cool: Doing or liking something before it becomes popular or trendy.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- military: Army or armed forces
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- flame: To glow
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- ship: Large boat
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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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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Chinese Media Threatens US Over South China Sea
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gotony5614.me97 posted on 2016/07/12Ever wondered what's really going on in the South China Sea? This video dives deep into territorial disputes and how Chinese media is talking about it, giving you a chance to pick up advanced vocabulary like 'militarizes' and 'tribunal'. You'll also get a fascinating look at global politics and cultural context, making it a super engaging way to boost your English!
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