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
A2Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas 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.
A1Morebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morebleep
US /blip/
UK /bli:p/
- Noun
- Short sound made by an electronic instrument
C1Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morecalculation
US /ˌkælkjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process or result of using mathematics
- An educated guess about something
B2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecomedian
US /kəˈmidiən/
UK /kəˈmi:diən/
- Countable Noun
- An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
A2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Moredarkest
US
UK
- Adjective
- (Of a color) not at all light; nearly black
A2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Morefascinated
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
B1Morefore
US /fɔ:r/
UK /fɔ:(r)/
- Adjective
- (In combination) before; in the front part
B2Moregot 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
A1Moreidentity
US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Morelatin
US /ˈlætn/
UK /ˈlætɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- Adjective
- Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
C2Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Morenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreprefix
US /ˈpriˌfɪks/
UK /'pri:fɪks/
- Noun
- Part of a word added to the front, e.g. UNhappy
B2Moreredundant
US /rɪˈdʌndənt/
UK /rɪˈdʌndənt/
- Adjective
- Not necessary or needed
- Repeating yourself using different words
B1Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMoresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- have to: Must do
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- dude: Form of address for a man
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- important: Having power or authority
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- redundant: Not necessary or needed
- fascinated: Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- area: Amount of measured space
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- calculation: Process or result of using mathematics
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- prefix: Part of a word added to the front, e.g. UNhappy
- darkest: (Of a color) not at all light; nearly black
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- fore: (In combination) before; in the front part
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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Trevor Noah: African American - Coming Home to the Motherland
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彭上軒 posted on 2016/12/03Ever wondered about cultural identity and ethnic labels? Trevor Noah hilariously shares his personal experiences navigating these topics, offering a fantastic chance to pick up natural conversational phrases and cultural insights. You'll love his take on coming home to the 'motherland'!
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