approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morebroadly
US /ˈbrɔdlɪ/
UK /ˈbrɔ:dli/
- Adverb
- In a general (not detailed) manner
B1Moreby any measure
US
UK
- Phrase
- According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
B2Morechampionship
US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sports competition to find the best player or team
B1Morecollaborative
US /kə'læbəˈretɪv/
UK /kəˈlæbərətɪv/
- Adjective
- Working with others to complete a task
- Involving or done by collaboration.
- Noun
- A situation where people work together to achieve a common goal.
B1Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Morecompete in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take part in a contest or competition.
B1Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Morecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Morecritical to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely important or essential.
- Of decisive importance with reference to the outcome of something; vital.
B2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredirective
US /dɪˈrɛktɪv, daɪ-/
UK /dəˈrektɪv/
- Noun
- An order from an authority
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreempower
US /ɛmˈpaʊɚ/
UK /ɪm'paʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a power or ability
B2Moreenergize
US /ˈɛnɚˌdʒaɪz/
UK /'enədʒaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To give more energy and power to someone
- To give energy or vitality to; invigorate.
B1Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Moreexhausting
US /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/
UK /ɪgˈzɔ:stɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To emit gas from the back of a car
- To make a person feel very tired or without energy
- Adjective
- Very very tiring
A2Moreexhilarate
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel very happy and excited
C1Morefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefor the better
US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/
- Phrase
- Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
A1Morefrantically
US /ˈfræntɪklɪ/
UK /'fræntɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a frenzied, wildly excited or worried way
B2Morefrom the outset
US /frəm ði ˈaʊtsɛt/
UK /frəm ði ˈaʊtset/
- other
- From the beginning of a process or event.
B2Moreget a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
A1Moreglobalization
US /ˌgloʊbələˈzeɪʃn/
UK /ˌgləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- International spread of something, e.g. company
- The worldwide spread of culture, ideas, and technologies, influencing various aspects of life.
B1Moregot 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
A1Moreimperative
US /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/
UK /ɪm'perətɪv/
- Noun
- The state of demanding notice or attention
- Adjective
- Absolutely necessary; that must be done
B2TOEICMoreimpose
US /ɪmˈpoʊz/
UK /ɪmˈpəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone to do or endure something
A2TOEICMorein 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 order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Moreinclusive
US /ɪnˈklusɪv/
UK /ɪnˈklu:sɪv/
- Adjective
- Covering or including everything
B2TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreinvest
US /ɪnˈvɛst/
UK /ɪn'vest/
- Transitive Verb
- To use resources to build for the future
A2TOEICMoreleadership
US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/
UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Morelego
US /'leɡoʊ/
UK /ˈlegəʊ/
- Proper Noun
- Child's plastic construction set
C1Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremarathon
US /'mærəθɑ:n/
UK /'mærəθən/
- Adjective
- Lasting for a long time
- Countable Noun
- Running race that is run over a distance of 42km
- A long-lasting event, often involving endurance or persistence.
B2Moremotivate
US /ˈmotəˌvet/
UK /'məʊtɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a reason, the will to do something
A2TOEICMorenot surprisingly
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoperational
US /ˌɑpəˈreʃənəl/
UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Being in working condition and ready to be used
B1TOEICMoreorganization
US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people with a particular purpose
- The way in which something is structured or arranged.
A2Moreoutset
US /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/
UK /ˈaʊtset/
- Noun
- Beginning or start of something
B2Moreoverdrive
US /ˈoʊvərdraɪv/
UK /ˈəʊvədraɪv/
- Noun
- Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
C1Morepivotal
US /ˈpɪvətl/
UK /ˈpɪvətl/
- Adjective
- Having a lot of importance
B2TOEICMorepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereinforce
US /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:rs/
UK /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To send more troops/resources to support an army
- To encourage or strengthen an idea or feeling
B2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moresatisfaction
US /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
UK /ˌsætɪs'fækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Happy feeling because of something that you did
- Providing enough to make someone happy
B1TOEICMoreseamless
US /ˈsimlɪs/
UK /ˈsi:mləs/
- Adverb
- Flowing; uninterrupted
- Adjective
- Not having a joint, e.g. of sewing
B1Moreshift in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A change or alteration in something.
B2Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moreskill
US /skɪl/
UK /skɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to do something well
A2TOEICMoresort out
US /sɔrt aʊt/
UK /sɔ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- To resolve a problem; manage successfully
A1Morestandardized
US /'stændədaɪzd/
UK /'stændədaɪzd/
- Transitive Verb
- To change to make everything the same level
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretransform
US /trænsˈfɔrm/
UK /træns'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape completely in a good way
- To convert from one form or substance into another.
C2Moretransformation
US /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A complete change in shape or form of something
C2Moreundergo
US /ˌʌndərˈgoʊ/
UK /ˌʌndəˈgəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience or endure something (bad)
- To experience a change or transformation.
B1Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2More
Vocabulary
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- have to: Must do
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
- by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- due: When something is required or expected
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- favor: Support or approval from people
- role: Character played by an actor
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- empower: To give someone a power or ability
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- pivotal: Having a lot of importance
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- exhausting: To emit gas from the back of a car
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- frantically: In a frenzied, wildly excited or worried way
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- skill: Ability to do something well
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- undergo: To experience or endure something (bad)
- collaborative: Working with others to complete a task
- seamless: Flowing; uninterrupted
- standardized: To change to make everything the same level
- inclusive: Covering or including everything
- broadly: In a general (not detailed) manner
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
- energize: To give more energy and power to someone
- overdrive: Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- globalization: International spread of something, e.g. company
- outset: Beginning or start of something
- directive: An order from an authority
- lego: Child's plastic construction set
- exhilarate: To cause someone to feel very happy and excited
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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】Jim Hemerling: 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change (5 ways to lead in an era of constant change | Jim Hemerling)
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clara.english.0001 posted on 2017/02/10Feeling overwhelmed by constant change? This TED talk from Jim Hemerling offers 5 practical ways to lead through it, drawing on insights from companies like Lego and Microsoft! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to organizational transformation and empowering cultures, making it perfect for boosting your business English skills.
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