accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Morechilly
US /ˈtʃɪli/
UK /'tʃɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Slightly cold
- Cold; unfeeling; lacking in warmth
B1Moreoooh
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they make a mistake
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Vocabulary
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- chilly: Slightly cold
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- oooh: Sound people make when they make a mistake
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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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QINGYU posted on 2016/11/24Ever get confused by Celsius and Fahrenheit when chatting with friends? This super short video dives into a fun conversation about cold weather and even includes a little accent guessing game! You'll pick up practical phrases for casual banter and learn how to handle temperature talk like a pro.
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