absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreacknowledge
US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/
UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- To say you accept the truth or value of something
A2Moreactivism
US /ˈæktəˌvɪzəm/
UK /'æktɪvɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Engaged in political activity to achieve a goal
B1Moreaesthetic
US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
UK /i:sˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
- Noun
- a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
- A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
B2Morealpha
US /'ælfə/
UK /ˈælfə/
- Noun
- First letter in the Greek alphabet
- Adjective
- Most powerful (animals of the same sex)
B1Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMoreautomatically
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way not requiring control by a person
B1Morebabe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebring about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to happen
A1Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Morecheat on
US /tʃit ɑn/
UK /tʃi:t ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act dishonestly or unfairly, especially in order to gain an advantage in a test or game.
B2Morecheer
US /tʃɪr/
UK /tʃiə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of happiness or optimism
- Transitive Verb
- To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
- To make someone feel happier or less worried
A2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconcise
US /kənˈsaɪs/
UK /kənˈsaɪs/
- Adjective
- Being brief and to the point; short
- Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct.
C1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecope
US /koʊp/
UK /kəʊp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deal with something in spite of difficulties
A2Morecoping mechanism
US
UK
- Noun
- A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
B2Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredisagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Moreedit
US /ˈɛdɪt/
UK /ˈedɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To check and make changes before publication
- To prepare scenes of a film into the final version
A2TOEICMoreempathize
US /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/
UK /'empəθaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To imagine or understand how others feel
B2Moreempathy
US /ˈɛmpəθi/
UK /ˈempəθi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
B2TOEICMoreendorse
US /ɪnˈdɔ:rs/
UK /ɪnˈdɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To show or express approval of
- To sign your name on the back of a check
B2TOEICMoreendorsement
US /ɪnˈdɔ:rsmənt/
UK /ɪnˈdɔ:smənt/
- Noun
- Support for a product for advertising purposes
- A signature on a check or bill of exchange transferring title to another.
B2TOEICMoreepically
US /'epɪklɪ/
UK /'epɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In an amazing and awe-inspiring way
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehockey
US /ˈhɑ:ki/
UK /ˈhɒki/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
B1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in 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.
C1Moreinevitably
US /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
- Adverb
- (Happening) with complete certainty
B1Moreintangible
US /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
UK /ɪn'tændʒəbl/
- Adjective
- (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
B2Moreinteract 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.
A2Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelingo
US /ˈlɪŋgoʊ/
UK /ˈlɪŋgəʊ/
- Noun
- Language or dialect
C1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremantra
US /ˈmæntrə/
UK /ˈmæntrə/
- Noun
- Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
C1Moremarginalize
US /ˈmɑrdʒənəˌlaɪz/
UK /'mɑ:dʒɪnəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person or group powerless or unimportant
C2Moremasculinity
US /ˌmæskjəˈlinɪti/
UK /ˌmæskjuˈlɪnəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
B2Moremechanism
US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
UK /'mekənɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- System or process for achieving a certain result
B1Moremoron
US /ˈmɔ:rɑ:n/
UK /ˈmɔ:rɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very stupid, foolish person
C1Morenegativity
US /ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti/
UK /ˌnegəˈtɪvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepolitely
US /pəˈlaɪtlɪ/
UK /pə'laɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner showing good manners or respect
A2Morepolitically
US /pəˈlɪtɪkl:ɪ/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkli/
- Adverb
- In connection with government, elections etc.
A2Moreprofile
US /ˈproˌfaɪl/
UK /'prəʊfaɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To write a short description of a person or group
- To write or create a profile of someone or something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A short description of a person or group
- Shape of someone's head when viewed from the side
B1Moreprofoundly
US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/
UK /prəˈfaʊndli/
- Adverb
- With a great depth psychologically
- To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
B1Morepublicly
US /ˈpʌblɪkli/
UK /'pʌblɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that anyone can see, hear, use or know
A2Moreput down for
US /pʊt daʊn fɔr/
UK /pʊt daʊn fɔ:/
- other
- To register or write someone's name on a list.
B2Morequeer
US /kwɪr/
UK /kwɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Offensive term for a gay person
- Adjective
- (Offensive) being gay; homosexual
- Odd or unusual; strange
B2Moreradically
US /ˈrædɪkl:ɪ/
UK /'rædɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- Completely or extremely
B1Morescreenshot
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Picture taken of a computer screen
C2Moreshorthand
US /ˈʃɔrtˌhænd/
UK /ˈʃɔ:thænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
B2Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresin
US /sɪn/
UK /sɪn/
- Noun
- Act that breaks a religious law
- Intransitive Verb
- To do something that breaks a religious law
B1Moreslew
US /slu/
UK /slu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn and move suddenly in another direction
C1TOEICMoresnowflake
US /ˈsnoʊfleɪk/
UK /ˈsnəʊfleɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A single crystal of snow
C2Moresystemic
US /sɪˈstɛmɪk/
UK /sɪ'stemɪk/
- Adjective
- Affecting the entire body, system
- Relating to or affecting the entire body or a system.
B2Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Morethumbs 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.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2More
Vocabulary
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- put down for: To register or write someone's name on a list.
- cheat on: To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- coping mechanism: A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- interact with
- bring about: To cause to happen
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- concise: Being brief and to the point; short
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- radically: Completely or extremely
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- empathize: To imagine or understand how others feel
- audio: Concerning sound
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- intangible: (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
- host: Mass; a great number
- endorsement: Support for a product for advertising purposes
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- person: Man, woman or child
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- politely: In a manner showing good manners or respect
- slew: To turn and move suddenly in another direction
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- politically: In connection with government, elections etc.
- activism: Engaged in political activity to achieve a goal
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- negativity: Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
- queer: Offensive term for a gay person
- masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
- moron: Very stupid, foolish person
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- publicly: In a way that anyone can see, hear, use or know
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- snowflake: A single crystal of snow
- shorthand: Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
- alpha: First letter in the Greek alphabet
- lingo: Language or dialect
- systemic: Affecting the entire body, system
- screenshot: Picture taken of a computer screen
- marginalize: To make a person or group powerless or unimportant
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- epically: In an amazing and awe-inspiring way
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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】Dylan Marron: Empathy is not endorsement (Empathy is not endorsement | Dylan Marron)
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林宜悉 posted on 2018/05/18Ever wondered how to navigate online hate without losing yourself? Dylan Marron's TED talk dives into the tricky space between empathy and endorsement, offering practical insights you can use daily. You'll pick up useful vocabulary for discussing representation and online culture, all while enjoying a thought-provoking conversation!
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