alto
US /ˈælto/
UK /'æltəʊ/
- Noun
- Concerning the lowest female (highest male) voice
B2Morearbitrary
US /ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri/
UK /ˈɑ:bitrəri/
- Adjective
- (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
B1TOEICMoreas a gift
US
UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
A2Moreaside from
US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/
UK /əˈsaid frɔm/
- Phrase
A1Moreatrocious
US /əˈtroʊʃəs/
UK /əˈtrəʊʃəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely bad or cruel
C1Morebass
US /beɪs/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun
- Type of fish
- Large cello or electric guitar with 4 strings
B2Morebehold
US /bɪˈhoʊld/
UK /bɪˈhəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To look at
B2Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morechoir
US /kwaɪr/
UK /'kwaɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- The area in a church or cathedral reserved for the clergy and choir.
B2Morecomposer
US /kəmˈpoʊzə(r)/
UK /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who writes music
A2Moreconduct
US / kənˈdʌkt/
UK /kənˈdʌkt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Your behavior
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
- To let electricity or heat travel through
B1TOEICMoreconductor
US /kənˈdʌktɚ/
UK /kənˈdʌktə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Material which can transfer electricity through it
- Countable Noun
- Person who leads a musical group
- Employee in charge of a train, bus etc.
A2Moreconnection
US /kəˈnɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈnekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that joins things together; being joined
- Person you know who can help you in some way
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredegree
US /dɪˈɡri/
UK /dɪˈgri:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or extent of something
- Unit for measuring temperature or angles
A2TOEICMoredissonance
US /ˈdɪsənəns/
UK /ˈdɪsənəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of harmony or agreement
C1Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredownbeat
US /ˈdaʊnˌbit/
UK /ˈdaʊnbi:t/
- Noun
- First beat of a musical measure
C2Moredune
US /du:n/
UK /dju:n/
- Countable Noun
- Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
B1Morefirst three
US
UK
- Determiner
- The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- Adjective
- Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
A1Morefor the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
A2Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregot 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
A1Morein black and white
US /ɪn blæk ən waɪt/
UK /in blak ənd wait/
- other
- Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
A2Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinside 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.
A1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorelink
US /lɪŋk/
UK /lɪŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- Connection between two or more things or people
- Transitive Verb
- To join or connect together
- To associate or connect in one's mind.
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake for
US /mek fɔr/
UK /meik fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- To result in; cause
A1Moremelody
US /ˈmɛlədi/
UK /'melədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Song; music
- Pleasing musical notes put together to form a tune
B2Moremy personal favorite
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that I like more than other things.
A1Morepiano
US /piˈæno, ˈpjæno/
UK /piˈænəʊ/
- Noun
- Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- Adverb
- In a soft and quiet manner (on the piano)
A2Morepillow
US /ˈpɪlo/
UK /'pɪləʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- A cushion used as decoration.
- Uncountable Noun
- Something used to provide support or cushioning.
B1Morepoetry
US /ˈpoʊətri/
UK /ˈpəʊətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- A collection of poems.
A2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepublish
US /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
UK /'pʌblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare and make available a book magazine etc.
- To release information to the general public
A2TOEICMorerender
US /ˈrɛndɚ/
UK /ˈrendə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- To digitally make an image ready for use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
B1TOEICMoresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moresatellite
US /ˈsætlˌaɪt/
UK /'sætəlaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device sent into space that aids communication
- Natural object in space that moves around another
B1Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Moresoprano
US /səˈpræno,-ˈprɑno/
UK /sə'prɑ:nəʊ/
- Adjective
- Pitch range of the highest female voice
- Noun
- Female singer with the highest pitch range
C1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stunned
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
- Adjective
- Extremely surprised; totally amazed
B2Moresynchronize
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make two things work at the same time
C2Moretenor
US /ˈtɛnɚ/
UK /ˈtenə(r)/
- Noun
- Male with the natural highest adult singing voice
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoreupload
US /ˌʌpˈloʊd/
UK /ˌʌpˈləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer a file or data to the internet
- Noun
- The transfer of a file or data to the internet
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morevirtual
US /ˈvɚtʃuəl/
UK /ˈvɜ:tʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- Existing only in a digital world
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- black and white
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- aside from
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- part: Division of a book
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- safe: Highly likely
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- read: Person's name
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- piece: A counter in a board game
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- join: To bring something close to another, to become one
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- upload: To transfer a file or data to the internet
- poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- publish: To prepare and make available a book magazine etc.
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- section: A part of a whole
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- voice: Ability to sing well
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- couple: To join something to something else
- choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- conductor: Material which can transfer electricity through it
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- conduct: Your behavior
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- stunned: To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- composer: Person who writes music
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- melody: Song; music
- arbitrary: (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- soprano: Pitch range of the highest female voice
- bass: Type of fish
- dissonance: Lack of harmony or agreement
- geeky: Being a person with a foolish or clumsy character
- synchronize: To make two things work at the same time
- downbeat: First beat of a musical measure
- atrocious: Extremely bad or cruel
- dune: Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
- transformative
- alto: Concerning the lowest female (highest male) voice
- tenor: Male with the natural highest adult singing voice
- behold: To look at
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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】Eric Whitacre: A virtual choir 2,000 voices strong (A virtual choir 2,000 voices strong | Eric Whitacre)
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趙浚成 posted on 2016/10/19Ever wondered how music can unite thousands of people across the globe? Dive into Eric Whitacre's incredible TED talk about his Virtual Choir project, where you'll discover the magic of global collaboration and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! This is a fantastic chance to explore cultural depth while enjoying a truly inspiring performance.
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