at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreballoon
US /bəˈlun/
UK /bəˈlu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- Large air-filled bag to carry people into the air
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To grow larger quickly; spring up suddenly
- To travel in a large balloon
B1Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Morebladder
US /ˈblædɚ/
UK /ˈblædə(r)/
- Noun
- Soft bag which holds liquid or air
- Part of the body that holds urine
B1Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Moreconveniently
US /kənˈvinjəntlɪ/
UK /kən'vi:njəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that takes little effort or trouble
- In a way that is easy to use or get to.
A2Morecord
US /kɔrd/
UK /kɔ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long strong material, thicker than string
- Electrical wire, covered in rubber or plastic
B1Morecough
US /kɔ:f/
UK /kɒf/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- Noun
- Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
A2Moredelay
US /dɪˈle/
UK /dɪˈleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To wait some amount of time before doing something
- To do something later than is planned or expected
- Noun
- Action of being late or happening later
A2TOEICMoredesperation
US /ˌdɛspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdespəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling all hope is lost and you will do anything
A2Morediscomfort
US /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
UK /dɪsˈkʌmfət/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- Uncountable Noun
- Feelings of being uncomfortable or uneasy
B2Moredownward
US /ˈdaʊnwərd/
UK /ˈdaʊnwəd/
- Adjective
- Moving from a higher to a lower condition/place
B1TOEICMoreexternal
US /ɪkˈstɚnəl/
UK /eksˈtə:nl/
- Adjective
- Concerning foreign countries
- Concerning the outside of something; outer
A2Moreflood
US /flʌd/
UK /flʌd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- (Of liquid) to fill or cover something completely
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A quick unexpectedly volume of something
- Large number of people or things arriving at once
B1Morefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Morefor too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For an excessively extended period.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehabit
US /ˈhæbɪt/
UK /'hæbɪt/
- Noun
- Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
A2TOEICMorehold it in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- To restrain or delay a bodily function, such as urination or defecation.
A1Morehollow
US /ˈhɑ:loʊ/
UK /ˈhɒləʊ/
- Adjective
- (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
- Lacking value, sincerity, or meaning
- Transitive Verb
- To make a solid object have a large hole inside it
B1TOEICMorehunt
US /hʌnt/
UK /hʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- To look for very carefully; search for
- Noun
- A search for animals to kill for food
A2Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMoreinflate
US /ɪnˈflet/
UK /ɪnˈfleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
- Transitive Verb
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
B1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinterest of
US
UK
- Phrase
- For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
- Noun
- A legal share or right in something.
A1Moreinternal
US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/
UK /inˈtə:nəl/
- Adjective
- Being or happening in the body
- Being, happening in a country, state, organization
B1TOEICMoreinvoluntarily
US /ɪnˈvɑlənˌtɛrəlɪ/
UK /ɪn'vɒləntrəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Without a person specifically wanting or trying to
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelie
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
A2Morelie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Moremake 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.
A1Moremuscle
US /ˈmʌsəl/
UK /'mʌsl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Physical power
- Power or influence, especially of an economic or political kind.
- Transitive Verb
- To use or muscles of force to get what you want
A2Moremuscular
US /ˈmʌskjəlɚ/
UK /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having strong or developed muscles
B1Moreneck
US /nɛk/
UK /nek/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of the body joining the head and the body
- Opening of a piece of clothing for your head
- Intransitive Verb
- (Lovers) to play affectionately; kissing
A2Moreoccasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreorgan
US /ˈɔrɡən/
UK /'ɔ:ɡən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a person's body with a particular function
- Large institution or body
B1Moreoval
US /ˈoʊvl/
UK /ˈəʊvl/
- Adjective
- Being egg-shaped
- Having a face shape that is elongated and rounded.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Egg-shaped object or shape
- A sports ground e.g. for cricket
B1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepainfully
US /ˈpeɪnfəli/
UK /ˈpeɪnfəli/
- Adverb
- In or as if in pain
- To a great degree; extremely.
A2Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morepelvic
US /ˈpɛlvɪk/
UK /'pelvɪk/
- Adjective
- Of the bone joining the hip to the back and legs
B2Morepouch
US /paʊtʃ/
UK /paʊtʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pocket; a folded area that holds something
- A pocket-like part or bag in certain animals, such as the kangaroo, used for carrying young.
- Transitive Verb
- To form or cause to form a pouch.
B2Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorereflex
US /ˈriˌflɛks/
UK /ˈri:fleks/
- Noun
- Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
- Response done quickly and without thinking
B2Moreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMorerupture
US /ˈrʌptʃɚ/
UK /'rʌptʃə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) burst or break
- Medical to tear or break
- Noun
- A crack or break in something
- Medical tear or break in something, e.g. a muscle
B2Moreseal
US /sil/
UK /si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- To close an envelop or package
- Noun
- Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
- Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
B1Moresensation
US /sɛnˈseʃən/
UK /sen'seɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
B1Moresheer
US /ʃɪr/
UK /ʃɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly turn or change direction
- Adverb
- Straight up and down; steeply
B1Moresignal
US /ˈsɪɡnəl/
UK /'sɪɡnəl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Evidence or an indication something will happen
- Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
A2Moresix times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
sling
US /slɪŋ/
UK /slɪŋ/
- Noun
- Triangular cloth worn to support broken arm
- Loop of leather used as a weapon to throw stones
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attach something to a certain place loosely
- To throw in a forceful or careless manner
B1Moresneeze
US /sniz/
UK /sni:z/
- Noun
- Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly force air out of nose/mouth
B1Morespinal
US /ˈspaɪnəl/
UK /ˈspaɪnl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
B1Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretrigger
US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
B1Moreunder normal circumstances
US
UK
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; in the absence of unusual factors or conditions.
A1Moreunwanted
US /ʌnˋwɑntɪd/
UK /ˌʌnˈwɒntɪd/
- Adjective
- Not desired
B1Moreurgency
US /ˈə:dʒənsi/
UK /'ɜ:dʒənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of requiring action
A2Moreurinary
US /ˈjʊrəneri/
UK /ˈjʊərɪnəri/
- Adjective
- Relating to the waste water system of the body
C1Moreurine
US /ˈjʊrən/
UK /ˈjʊərɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow liquid waste from the body
C1Morevoluntarily
US /ˌvɑ:lənˈterəli/
UK /ˈvɒləntrəli/
- Adverb
- Of your own free will; not because you were forced
C1Moreweaken
US /ˈwikən/
UK /'wi:kən/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something or someone less powerful
A2Morewithstand
US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
UK /wɪðˈstænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remain unaffected by something or someone
B1TOEICMoreyellowish
US /ˈjeloʊɪʃ/
UK /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/
- Adjective
- Slightly yellow
A2More
Vocabulary
- go on: To continue doing something
- at least: As a minimum
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- such as: For example; like
- under normal circumstances: Typically; usually; in the absence of unusual factors or conditions.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- lead to: To result in some action
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- long: Person's name
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- yellowish: Slightly yellow
- unwanted: Not desired
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sit: To take an exam
- closed: To come progressively nearer to something
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- call: A order or request for action
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- enter: To start a career or an education
- delay: To wait some amount of time before doing something
- fill: To make something full
- neck: Part of the body joining the head and the body
- jump: To attack someone suddenly
- lucky: Fortunate; having good things happen by chance
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- painfully: In or as if in pain
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- urgency: Quality of requiring action
- relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
- require: To demand that someone does something
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- conveniently: In a way that takes little effort or trouble
- cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- forcing: To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- muscle: Physical power
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- desperation: Feeling all hope is lost and you will do anything
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- downward: Moving from a higher to a lower condition/place
- weaken: To make something or someone less powerful
- voluntarily: Of your own free will; not because you were forced
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
- hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
- bladder: Soft bag which holds liquid or air
- urine: Yellow liquid waste from the body
- pelvic: Of the bone joining the hip to the back and legs
- muscular: Having strong or developed muscles
- urethra: Tube conveying urine and male's sperm out of body
- urinary: Relating to the waste water system of the body
- pouch: Pocket; a folded area that holds something
- reflex: Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
- pee: To urinate
- sling: Triangular cloth worn to support broken arm
- rupture: To (cause to) burst or break
- involuntarily: Without a person specifically wanting or trying to
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
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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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韓澐 posted on 2016/10/11Ever wondered if holding your pee is really that bad? This fun TED-Ed video dives into bladder anatomy and the micturition reflex, explaining what happens inside your body. You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary about the urinary system and learn why listening to your body is so important!
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