Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at least: As a minimum
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- back then: At that time in the past.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- such as: For example; like
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- eating healthy: The practice of consuming foods that are beneficial for one's health and well-being.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- increased risk: A greater chance of something harmful or dangerous happening.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- neurodegenerative diseases: Diseases characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in evidence: Easily seen; apparent or obvious.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- concern about: To worry about something.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- check out
- got to: To arrive at some place
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- couch potato: A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television.
- with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
- on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
- dairy free: A diet that excludes all milk and milk products.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
- kill off: To eliminate or destroy completely; to cause to die.
- beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- cut about: To move around or travel casually in an area.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- as few as: The smallest possible number of.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- at random
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- in terms of
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- adversely affected: Negatively impacted or harmed.
- do harm: To cause damage or injury.
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- leak out: If secret information leaks out, it becomes known to the public.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- in the know: Having secret or special information about something.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- second hand: (Of goods) already used
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- open-heart surgery: Surgery performed on the opened heart, usually involving a heart-lung bypass machine.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- dread: To await with great fear
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- mortality: Quality or state of being capable of dying
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- inflammatory: Making or intended to make someone angry
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- role: Character played by an actor
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
- insulin: Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- public: Owned by the government
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
- physician: A medical doctor
- vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- fracture: Break in a bone, usually small
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- plaque: Sign on building as a reminder of an event/person
- dietary: Concerning the food one consumes
- weight: How heavy something is
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- colon: Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
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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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Food as Medicine: Preventing and Treating the Most Common Diseases with Diet
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徐慧晶 posted on 2017/01/09Ever wondered how your plate can impact your health? This video dives deep into how a plant-based diet can help prevent and even reverse common diseases like heart disease and diabetes, using evidence-based nutrition! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to health and nutrition, perfect for expanding your knowledge and your word bank.
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