Vocabulary
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- go on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
- move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- at a distance: Far away; not close.
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- auction off: To sell something by auction to the highest bidder.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
- working model: A prototype or scaled-down version of a device or system that demonstrates its functionality.
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- inner surface: The internal or inside surface of something.
- soap off: To rinse or wash soap away from a surface.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- like a train: In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
- phase out: To gradually end a task, or sell a product
- lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
- slow up: To decrease speed or go more slowly.
- shove off: To leave or depart, often used informally or impolitely.
- at sea
- ride the rails: To travel mainly by train, often as a way of life or adventure.
- consist of
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- going on: To continue doing something
- In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
- much lighter: Considerably less heavy.
- come apart: To break into separate pieces
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- move beyond: To go past or exceed a limit, boundary, or set of expectations.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- differs from: To not be the same as something else
- with prejudice: In legal terms, meaning a case is permanently closed.
- put forth: To bring into existence
- slip back: To return to a former bad state or habit.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- kick the bucket: To die; pass away.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- deal with
- for instance: As an example.
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- amount: Quantity of something
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- civilization: A highly developed society
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- unit: One apartment in a building
- considerably: Quite a lot; to a large degree
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- lamp: Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
- dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
- architectural: Concerning architecture
- propulsion: Forward movement often under power
- civilized: To teach people how to behave properly
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- fresco: Picture painted over wet plaster, e.g. on a wall
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- redesign: To change the design or style of something
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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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王惟惟 posted on 2017/07/23Ever wondered how we could design a better future? This documentary dives deep into Jacques Fresco's visionary ideas for a resource-based economy and futuristic cities, offering a fascinating look at speculative design and urban planning. You'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary related to futurism and societal systems along the way!
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