abused
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone cruelly, often sexually
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Adjective
- Having been treated cruelly or violently.
A2Moreadd up to
US /æd ʌp tu/
UK /æd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To amount to a particular sum or total.
- To have a particular result or effect; to be equal to.
A2Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreattach
US /əˈtætʃ/
UK /ə'tætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be associated or connected with
A2TOEICMoreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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.
A1Moreback to work
US
UK
- Phrase
- Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- Interjection
- An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
A1Morebail
US /bel/
UK /beɪl/
- Noun
- Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain release of a prisoner by giving money
- To throw water out of a boat to prevent it sinking
B2Morebrainstorm
US /ˈbreɪnstɔ:rm/
UK /ˈbreɪnstɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
- Countable Noun
- Group discussion about concepts or ideas
C1Morebuild in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
A1Moreburden
US /ˈbɚdn/
UK /'bɜ:dn/
- Transitive Verb
- To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
- Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
B1Morecalamity
US /kəˈlæmɪti/
UK /kəˈlæməti/
- Noun
- An event that causes great harm or distress
C1Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morecompetence
US /ˈkɑmpɪtəns/
UK /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
- The quality of being adequately or well qualified; the state of being competent.
B2Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecontest
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛst/
UK /'kɒntest/
- Noun
- Struggle or competition between rivals
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To struggle or compete against other people
- To not accept an official or legal judgment
B1Morecool down
US /kul daʊn/
UK /ku:l daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
A2Morecreep
US /krip/
UK /kri:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move quietly so as not to be seen
- Countable Noun
- Scary or disliked person
B1Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredebt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredrain
US /dren/
UK /dreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- Something that depletes resources or energy.
- Transitive Verb
- To empty or remove liquid from
- To use up the energy/ money/power of something
B1Moredrastically
US /ˈdræstɪkl:ɪ/
UK /'drɑ:stɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
B2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreeliminate
US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
B1TOEICMoreexperiment
US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create and perform tests to research something
- To try something new that you haven't tried before
A2TOEICMoreexperimentation
US /ɪkˌspɛrəmɛnˈteʃən/
UK /ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of making and performing experiments or tests
- The act of trying out new ideas or methods in order to innovate or improve something.
B1Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefigure 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.
A1Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
fragile
US /ˈfrædʒəl, -ˌaɪl/
UK /'frædʒaɪl/
- Adjective
- Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- Weak or delicate; easily damaged in health
B2TOEICMorefriction
US /ˈfrɪkʃən/
UK /ˈfrɪkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Disagreement between two or more people
- Force preventing motion between bodies in contact
B2Morefunding
US /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
UK /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply money for something
A2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregraceful
US /ˈɡresfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪsfl/
- Adjective
- Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
- Showing politeness and good manners.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein debt
US /ɪn dɛt/
UK /in det/
- Phrase
- State of owing money to a person or institution
- Adjective
- Owing money.
A2Morein 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 motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinevitably
US /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
- Adverb
- (Happening) with complete certainty
B1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreisolate
US /ˈaɪsəˌlet/
UK /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- To keep in a place or situation apart from others
B1Morelaser
US /ˈlezɚ/
UK /ˈleɪzə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
- A device that emits a narrow beam of coherent light.
- Transitive Verb
- To treat with a laser.
- To cut or engrave with a laser.
B1Moreliable
US /ˈlaɪəbəl/
UK /ˈlaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Open to (attack, etc.)
- Legally responsible for something
A2TOEICMoremodest
US /ˈmɑdɪst/
UK /ˈmɒdɪst/
- Adjective
- Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
B1TOEICMorenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Morepersuasion
US /pərˈsweɪʒn/
UK /pəˈsweɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Using reasons to make people believe something
B2TOEICMoreprone
US /proʊn/
UK /prəʊn/
- Adjective
- Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
B2TOEICMoreproposal
US /prəˈpozəl/
UK /prəˈpəʊzl/
- Noun
- Act of asking someone to marry you
- Offer or plan to people who can decide about it
B1TOEICMorepropose
US /prəˈpoz/
UK /prə'pəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an offer of marriage
- To offer or put forward an idea for consideration
A2TOEICMoreprostitution
US /ˌprɑstɪˈtuʃən,-ˈt:ʃənju-/
UK /ˌprɔstɪˈtu:ʃən, -ˈtju:-/
- Uncountable Noun
- Practice of offering sex for money
- The use of something in a way that degrades or corrupts it, especially for personal gain.
B2Morerandomly
US /'rændəmlɪ/
UK /'rændəmlɪ/
- Adverb
- With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
B1TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereduce
US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /rɪ'dju:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
A2TOEICMorerender
US /ˈrɛndɚ/
UK /ˈrendə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- To digitally make an image ready for use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
B1TOEICMoreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMorerhetoric
US /ˈrɛtərɪk/
UK /ˈretərɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of public speaking or writing techniques
B2TOEICMorerigid
US /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
UK /ˈrɪdʒɪd/
- Adjective
- Stiff rather than flexible
- Very fixed in your opinion or habits
B1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreskeleton
US /ˈskɛlɪtn/
UK /ˈskelɪtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure of bones that supports the body
- Frame that provides support for e.g. a building
- Adjective
- Outline of the basic of main part of something
B1Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moresoften
US /ˈsɔfən, ˈsɑfən/
UK /'sɒfn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more sympathetic or less strict
- To make something less hard or firm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less hard or firm
A2Moresoften up
US /ˈsɔfən ʌp/
UK /ˈsɔ:fən ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something softer or more pliable.
- To make someone more amenable or receptive to an idea.
A2Morespooky
US /ˈspuki/
UK /ˈspu:ki/
- Adjective
- Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
C1Morestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Moresynchronize
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make two things work at the same time
C2Moretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moretool
US /tul/
UK /tu:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
- Something used to achieve an aim or carry out a particular function.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide a workshop with the right equipment
A2TOEICMoretransmit
US /trænsˈmɪt, trænz-/
UK /trænsˈmɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To broadcast by using signals to a radio/TV
- To broadcast by using signals to a radio/TV
B1Moretuned to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
- To adjust or adapt to something.
A2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreunemployed
US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪd/
UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
- Adjective
- Not currently being used
- Being without a job; jobless
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People without a job; the jobless
A2Moreviscosity
US /vɪˈskɑsɪti/
UK /vɪ'skɒsətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of how thick, thin, and sticky a liquid is
C1Morewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
A2TOEICMorewipe out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy or be destroyed
- To fall off a surfboard or skis.
A2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- go on: To continue doing something
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
- soften up: To make something softer or more pliable.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- dancing: Moving in a series of steps in time to music
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- sit: To take an exam
- long: Person's name
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- working: To bring into a specific state of success
- talk: Style of speaking
- hot: Angry or excited
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- soften: To make more sympathetic or less strict
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- enter: To start a career or an education
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- public: Owned by the government
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- financial: Involving money
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- experimentation: Act of making and performing experiments or tests
- unemployed: Not currently being used
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
- tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- proposal: Act of asking someone to marry you
- laser: Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
- propose: To make an offer of marriage
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- datum: Item of factual information
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- abused: To treat someone cruelly, often sexually
- skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- funding: To supply money for something
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- graceful: Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
- competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
- liable: Open to (attack, etc.)
- prostitution: Practice of offering sex for money
- persuasion: Using reasons to make people believe something
- transmit: To broadcast by using signals to a radio/TV
- friction: Disagreement between two or more people
- drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- randomly: With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
- fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- spooky: Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
- biomedical: Of science dealing with medicine for living things
- brainstorm: To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
- calamity: An event that causes great harm or distress
- synchronize: To make two things work at the same time
- viscosity: Quality of how thick, thin, and sticky a liquid is
- electromagnetic: Having magnetic and electrical parts
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
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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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John Bohannon & Black Label Movement - Dance Your PhD
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李應振 posted on 2013/02/11Ever wondered how to explain complex science like laser cooling and superfluidity through dance? This video dives into the "Dance Your PhD" phenomenon, showing you how to communicate complex ideas creatively and pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fun, satirical look at science communication that's perfect for educators and curious minds alike.
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