basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecheesy
US /ˈtʃizi/
UK /'tʃi:zɪ/
- Adjective
- Being of poor quality or in bad taste; not sincere
- Tasting like cheese
C1Morecivil
US /ˈsɪvəl/
UK /ˈsɪvl/
- Adjective
- Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
B1Morecome to terms with
US
UK
- Phrase
- To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept something unpleasant
A1Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moreendeavor
US /ɛnˈdɛvɚ/
UK /en'devə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt or make effort to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attempt or effort
B2TOEICMoreengineering
US /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
UK /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The practical application of science to industry
B1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMorego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregrow out of
US /ɡro aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡrəu aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop or originate from something.
- To become too large for (clothes).
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Moreimagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
A2TOEICMoreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Morepassionate
US /ˈpæʃənɪt/
UK /ˈpæʃənət/
- Adjective
- Being easily excited to strong emotions
- Having strong sexual desires
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresupportive
US /səˈpɔ:rtɪv/
UK /səˈpɔ:tɪv/
- Adjective
- Providing help and support to someone or something
B1TOEICMoreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMorethird year
US
UK
- Noun
- The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
A2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- sit down: To take a seat
- come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- endeavor: To attempt or make effort to do something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- role: Character played by an actor
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- cheesy: Being of poor quality or in bad taste; not sincere
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
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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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[ENG Sub] Parents and Video Game Careers | E3 2017 | - Ubisoft SEA
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Amy.Lin posted on 2017/08/21Ever wondered how to tell your parents you're pursuing a career in video games? This video shares a personal story about navigating family expectations and making a career change into the game industry, perfect for practicing situational dialogue and learning about the immigrant experience. You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing career paths and gain insights into the world of game development!
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