applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreback off
US /bæk ɔf/
UK /bæk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop supporting; lose courage
- To decide to not carry out a threat
A1Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Moreconcerned
US /kənˈsə:nd/
UK /kənˈsɜ:nd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Adjective
- Worried or anxious
- Involved; interested.
A2Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Morefew steps
US
UK
- Phrase
- A small number of steps; a short distance.
B1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelead 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.
A1Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelook 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 or break
US /mek ɔr brek/
UK /meik ɔ: breik/
- Adjective
- Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- Noun
- A situation that will either ensure success or cause failure.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreonce 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.
B1Morepitch in
US /pɪtʃ ɪn/
UK /pitʃ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To help or join together to accomplish something
- To contribute something, often money.
B1Moreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Moreput away
US /pʊt əˈwe/
UK /put əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- To eat quickly
A1Moreput forth
US /pʊt fɔrθ/
UK /put fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring into existence
- To offer ideas for consideration
B1Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreroll in
US /rol ɪn/
UK /rəul in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
- To arrive in great quantities.
A1Moreroll up your sleeves
US /roʊl ʌp jʊr ˈslivz/
UK /rəul ʌp jɔ: ˈsli:vz/
- other
- Prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
B2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Moreshape into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To mold or form something into a particular shape or form.
A1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Morewithout me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
A2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- lead to: To result in some action
- pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- regardless of
- roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
- put forth: To bring into existence
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- roll up your sleeves: Prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- 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.
- shape into: To mold or form something into a particular shape or form.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- love: Person's name
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- kid: Child or young person
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
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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】Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to raise successful kids -- without over-parenting (How to raise successful kids -- without over-parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims)
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