baby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebitter
US /ˈbɪtɚ/
UK /'bɪtə(r)/
- Adjective
- Feeling angry and sad over something
- Sharp unpleasant taste (e.g. strong black coffee)
A2Morechampagne
US /ʃæmˈpen/
UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- French sparkling drink used for celebrations
B1Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefantasy
US /ˈfæntəsi, -zi/
UK /'fæntəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something imagined and very different from reality
- Work of literature set in an unreal world
B1Morefriendly
US /ˈfrɛndli/
UK /ˈfrendli/
- Adjective
- Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
- Easy to use or understand
- Noun
- Game played not in a competition
A2Moreisle
US /aɪl/
UK /aɪl/
- Noun
- Poetic, or in place names island
B1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Moremiller
US /ˈmɪlɚ/
UK /'mɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who grinds grain into flour
B2Moreparadise
US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/
UK /'pærədaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Morepreacher
US /ˈpritʃər/
UK /ˈpri:tʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
B1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreunborn
US /ʌnˈbɔrn/
UK /ˌʌnˈbɔ:n/
- Adjective
- Not yet born
B1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Moreweary
US /ˈwɪri/
UK /'wɪərɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become tired or lose energy or strength
- Adjective
- Lacking energy or enthusiasm; tired or bored
B1Moreyacht
US /jɑ:t/
UK /jɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Large expensive boat
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel or race in a yacht.
B1More
Vocabulary
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- live: To be alive
- love: Person's name
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- truth: Real facts about something
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- weary: To make or become tired or lose energy or strength
- friendly: Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
- yacht: Large expensive boat
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- isle: Poetic, or in place names island
- preacher: One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- unborn: Not yet born
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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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周慧敏 Vivian Chow - I've never been to me (官方版MV)
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Steven posted on 2016/08/20Ever wondered if you're living the life you truly want? This beautiful lyric video of Vivian Chow's 'I've Never Been to Me' is perfect for exploring themes of self-discovery and heartache through simple, relatable sentences. You'll pick up on everyday conversational phrases and gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives!
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