across the board
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broad in scope or content
- Adverb
- Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
- Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
A1Moread
US /æd/
UK /æd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public notice or advertisement
C2TOEICMoreafford
US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/
UK /ə'fɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To make available, to provide
- To have enough money to pay for something
A2TOEICMoreanniversary
US /ˌænəˈvɚsəri/
UK /ˌænɪ'vɜ:sərɪ/
- Noun
- Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
B1TOEICMoreapprove
US /əˈpruv/
UK /əˈpru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally accept something or grant permission
- To have a positive opinion of someone or something
A2TOEICMoreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebillboard
US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
C2Morecensor
US /'sensər/
UK /'sensə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove inappropriate material from books, films
- Noun
- An official who examines material and suppresses unacceptable parts.
B2Morecensorship
US /ˈsensərʃɪp/
UK /ˈsensəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Removing inappropriate material from books, films
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecommemorate
US /kəˈmɛməˌret/
UK /kə'meməreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
B2TOEICMorecommunist
US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/
UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/
- Adjective
- Believer in communism
- Noun
- A person who supports or believes in communism.
B1Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Morecraft
US /kræft/
UK /krɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make by hand and with much skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
- Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
B1Morecut through
US /kʌt θru/
UK /kʌt θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a path or opening by cutting.
- To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
episode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreestimate
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.
A2TOEICMoreexaggerate
US /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/
UK /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To makes things seem more extreme than reality
- To speak or write about something in a way that overemphasizes or magnifies its qualities.
B1TOEICMoreexcept that
US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/
UK /ikˈsept ðæt/
- Conjunction
- But; with the exception that.
A2Moreexpand
US /ɪkˈspænd/
UK /ɪk'spænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
A2TOEICMoreextremely
US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
B1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morehave 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
A2TOEICMorein a big way
US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/
UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/
- other
- To a great or significant extent.
B2Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein 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 the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreintegrity
US /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
UK /ɪnˈtegrəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- The state of being whole and undivided.
B1TOEICMorejournal
US /ˈdʒɚnəl/
UK /ˈdʒə:nl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A diary; record of what you do every day
- Magazine of academic papers
B1TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremania
US /ˈmeniə,ˈmenjə/
UK /ˈmeɪniə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- Extreme interest in, or excitement about
B2Moremonetization
US /ˌmʌnətə'zeɪʃən/
UK /ˌmʌnɪtaɪ'zeɪʃən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of making money from your invention or ideas
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreofficial
US /əˈfɪʃəl/
UK /əˈfɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Real, exact, truely felt
- Of or done by someone in authority; formal
- Noun
- A person authorized to perform a specific duty
- A referee or umpire
A2TOEICMoreout 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.
A1Moreplummet
US /ˈplʌmɪt/
UK /ˈplʌmɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall quickly, as from the sky
- To decrease rapidly in value or amount.
- Countable Noun
- A plumb bob.
- A weight attached to a line, used to determine depth or verticality.
C1TOEICMorepolicy
US /ˈpɑlɪsi/
UK /'pɒləsɪ/
- Noun
- Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A2TOEICMorepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Morepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMorepropaganda
US /ˌprɑ:pə'ɡændə/
UK /ˌprɒpə'ɡændə/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- The systematic dissemination of information, especially in a biased or misleading way, in order to promote a political cause or point of view.
B1Morereluctant
US /rɪˈlʌktənt/
UK /rɪˈlʌktənt/
- Adjective
- Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
- Showing doubt or unwillingness.
B1Morerenaissance
US /ˈrenəsɑ:ns/
UK /rɪˈneɪsns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of intense activity in art and science
- Renewed interest in a particular field or subject
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Renaissance.
B1Morerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMorerevenue
US /ˈrevənju/
UK /'revənju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money that is made by or paid to a business
- Money a government collects from its people
A2TOEICMoreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresensitive
US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
UK /'sensətɪv/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- (Private information) needing careful treatment
A2TOEICMorespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMorestrip
US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretailor
US /ˈtelɚ/
UK /'teɪlə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- Countable Noun
- Person who makes men's clothes by hand
B2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevague
US /veɡ/
UK /veɪɡ/
- Adjective
- Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- Being not clearly visible
B1Morewallpaper
US /ˈwɔlˌpepɚ/
UK /'wɔ:lpeɪpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Decorative paper for the walls of rooms
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wall with wallpaper
C2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- have to: Must do
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- check out
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- afford: To make available, to provide
- reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- respond: To answer something or someone
- renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
- communist: Believer in communism
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
- plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- censor: To remove inappropriate material from books, films
- product: Item that can be bought
- approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- mania: Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- income: Earned money from work, investments or business
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- uncensored: Not subject to censorship
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
- monetization: Act of making money from your invention or ideas
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- wallpaper: Decorative paper for the walls of rooms
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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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Amy.Lin posted on 2017/05/16Ever wonder why some YouTube videos disappear or get demonetized? This episode of China Uncensored dives deep into how YouTube's ad policies and censorship affect creators, especially when dealing with topics related to China. You'll learn about the creator economy, alternative support like Patreon, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep content free!
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