ambassador
US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/
UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Official representing a country in another country
- A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
B1Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreattic
US /ˈætɪk/
UK /ˈætɪk/
- Noun
- Room at the top of a house just below the roof
B1Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebazaar
US /bəˈzɑr/
UK /bəˈzɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Market of small shops that sell various items
B2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
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
A2Morecharity
US /ˈtʃærɪti/
UK /'tʃærətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- Institution providing help to the needy, the sick
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreconnected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
B1Morecreative
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.
A2Moredefy
US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪ'faɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to obey; be resistant to
B1Moreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMorefamously
US /ˈfeməsli/
UK /ˈfeɪməsli/
- Adverb
- In a manner or to an extent that is well known
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Moregenerous
US /ˈdʒɛnərəs/
UK /ˈdʒenərəs/
- Adjective
- Giving or ready to give freely
- (Of an amount) larger than usual; lavish
A2TOEICMoregoodwill
US /ˈɡʊdˈwɪl/
UK /ˌgʊdˈwɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
- The established reputation of a business regarded as a quantifiable asset.
- Countable Noun
- An organization that helps people in need.
B2Moregoodwill ambassador
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who promotes friendly relations between countries or organizations, often a celebrity.
- An individual who acts as a representative to foster positive relationships and understanding.
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregranddaughter
US /ˈɡrænˌdɔtɚ/
UK /ˈgrændɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Your son or daughter's daughter
B2Moregrandmother
US /ˈɡrændˌmʌðɚ, ˈɡræn-/
UK /ˈgrænmʌðə(r)/
- Noun
- Your mother or father's mother
B2Morehumanitarian
US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/
UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/
- Noun
- Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- Adjective
- Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
B2Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreidentity
US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Moreimitate
US /ˈɪmɪˌtet/
UK /ˈɪmɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To act, speak like someone or something else
B2Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Moreindie
US /ˈɪndi/
UK /ˈɪndi/
- Adjective
- Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
- Noun
- Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
B2Moreingrain
US /ɪn'greɪn/
UK /'ɪn'greɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To be deeply attached or fixed in
C2Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMorejersey
US /ˈdʒə:zi/
UK /'dʒɜ:zɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
B2Morekin
US /kɪn/
UK /kɪn/
- Noun
- People to whom a person is related
B2Morelegacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMoremedal
US /ˈmɛdl/
UK /'medl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- An emblem or badge of honor.
B1Moreof age
US /əv eɪdʒ/
UK /əv eɪdʒ/
- other
- Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
A2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morepresidential
US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the president
B1Moreprestigious
US /prɛˈstidʒəs, -ˈstɪdʒəs/
UK /preˈstɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Respected as being important and with high status
B2Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMorespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Moresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Moretimeless
US /ˈtaɪmlɪs/
UK /ˈtaɪmləs/
- Adjective
- Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
B1Moretrampoline
US /ˈtræmpəˌlin, -lɪn/
UK /ˈtræmpəli:n/
- Noun
- Gymnastic apparatus with canvas sheet on springs
- A recreational and competitive device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a frame using many coiled springs.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump on a trampoline.
C1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewisdom
US /ˈwɪzdəm/
UK /'wɪzdəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Knowledge gained from experience in life
A2More
Vocabulary
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- goodwill ambassador: A person who promotes friendly relations between countries or organizations, often a celebrity.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- check out
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- express: To send something by fast mail
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- act: To behave in a certain way
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- trampoline: Gymnastic apparatus with canvas sheet on springs
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- attic: Room at the top of a house just below the roof
- great: Very good; better than before
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- timeless: Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- presidential: Concerning the president
- goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
- ingrain: To be deeply attached or fixed in
- bazaar: Market of small shops that sell various items
- kin: People to whom a person is related
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- indie: Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
- granddaughter: Your son or daughter's daughter
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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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Audrey Hepburn's Granddaughter Has Grown Up To Be Gorgeous
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Judy Huang posted on 2018/07/03Ever wondered about Audrey Hepburn's legacy? This video dives into her granddaughter, Emma Ferrer's, stunning rise in modeling and acting, touching on her UNICEF work and timeless style. You'll pick up on simple sentence structures and gain cultural depth while learning fascinating facts about this iconic family!
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