abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Moreamphitheater
US /ˌæmfɪ'θɪrtə/
UK /ˌæmfɪ'θɪətə/
- Noun
- Open space surrounded by rising levels of seats
C2Morearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreattract
US /əˈtrækt/
UK /ə'trækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something move closer using magnetic force
- To make someone notice and become interested in
A2TOEICMoreavenue
US /ˈævəˌnu, -ˌnju/
UK /'ævənju:/
- Noun
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wide street
- Way to approach something or some issue
B1Moreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morecanopy
US /ˈkænəpi/
UK /'kænəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that hangs over something to shelter it
- Tops of trees that shade the ground in forests
B1Morecommission
US /kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /kə'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- An official role or title in the military
- Transitive Verb
- To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
- To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
A2TOEICMorecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecompetition
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.
A2Morecowboy
US /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
UK /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
B2Moredemolish
US /dɪˈmɑlɪʃ/
UK /dɪ'mɒlɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
C2TOEICMoredemolition
US /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən, ˌdimə-/
UK /ˌdemə'lɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
B2Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moredowntown
US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
- Adjective
- Located in the business part of a town
- (informal) Fashionable, trendy, or cool.
- Noun
- The main business or commercial area of a city.
B2TOEICMoreeconomic
US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/
UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning trade, industry, and money
- Financially worthwhile; profitable.
- Noun
- A system relating to economics
- A factor relating to economics
A2Moreelevated
US /ˈɛləˌvetɪd/
UK /ˈelɪveɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something higher
- To raise a thing in status, importance or feeling
- Adjective
- Shortened form of elevated, especially referring to an elevated train or railway.
- Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
B2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreengagement
US /ɛnˈɡedʒmənt/
UK /ɪnˈgeɪdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- Fight between opposing military forces in a war
A2TOEICMoreestimate
US /ˈɛstəˌmet/
UK /'estɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- A judgment or opinion.
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
- To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
A2TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefist
US /fɪst/
UK /fɪst/
- Noun
- Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
B2Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMorefrank
US /fræŋk/
UK /fræŋk/
- Proper Noun
- Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To stamp envelopes for posting
B2TOEICMorefreight
US /fret/
UK /freɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Commercial transportation of goods
B2TOEICMoregenerate
US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/
UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To create or be produced or bring into existence
- To create electricity, heat, energy and power
A2TOEICMorego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMorehorseback
US /ˈhɔrsˌbæk/
UK /ˈhɔ:sbæk/
- Noun
- On horseback riding on the back of a horse
C2Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Moreinspire
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.
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinteract
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/
UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk or do things with each other
A2Moreinteract with
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/
UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
- To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
A2Moreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMoreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon horseback
US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/
UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/
- other
- Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
B1Moreopposition
US /ˌɑ:pəˈzɪʃn/
UK /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- Group that you are fighting or competing against
B1Morepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorerailroad
US /ˈreɪlroʊd/
UK /ˈreɪlrəʊd/
- Noun
- System of tracks on which trains travel
C2TOEICMorerelic
US /ˈrɛlɪk/
UK /ˈrelɪk/
- Noun
- Valuable, ancient thing or work of art
B2Morering around
US /rɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
UK /rɪŋ əˈraund/
- other
- To call several places or people to get information.
B2Morerun in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
A1Morerun over
US /rʌn ˈovɚ/
UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- To hit someone when driving a car
A1Morerusty
US /ˈrʌsti/
UK /'rʌstɪ/
- Adjective
- Performing badly from lack of practice
- Covered with or consisting of rust
B1Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMorestand here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in or move to this specific location.
statue
US /ˈstætʃu/
UK /ˈstætʃu:/
- Noun
- Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
B1Moresupportive
US /səˈpɔ:rtɪv/
UK /səˈpɔ:tɪv/
- Adjective
- Providing help and support to someone or something
B1TOEICMoretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moretransform
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.
C2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevolunteer
US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/
UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Working willingly without pay to help others
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps others without being paid
- A person who enters military service voluntarily.
B2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- next to: Being located along side another
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- ring around: To call several places or people to get information.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- interact with
- have to: Must do
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- section: A part of a whole
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- relic: Valuable, ancient thing or work of art
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- elevated: To make something higher
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- avenue
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- canopy: Structure that hangs over something to shelter it
- opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- rusty: Performing badly from lack of practice
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- freight: Commercial transportation of goods
- demolition: Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
- downtown: Located in the business part of a town
- railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
- amphitheater: Open space surrounded by rising levels of seats
- horseback: On horseback riding on the back of a horse
- cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
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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】Robert Hammond: Building a park in the sky (Robert Hammond: Building a park in the sky)
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banananana posted on 2017/05/05Ever wondered how an old, abandoned railway line could be transformed into a stunning park in the sky? This video dives into the incredible story of the High Line in New York City, showing you how community activism and innovative urban renewal can turn industrial relics into vibrant public spaces! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to landscape architecture and urban wildscapes along the way.
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