after 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.
B1Moreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMorebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Moreby all means
US
UK
- Adverb
- Certainly; of course
- Phrase
- In every possible way; using every method possible
- Certainly; of course
A2Moredeficit
US /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
UK /ˈdefɪsɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount less than what is needed or required
- The amount by which expenditure or liabilities exceed income or assets.
B1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredisposal
US /dɪˈspozəl/
UK /dɪˈspəʊzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving or throwing something away
B1TOEICMoreeconomic
US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/
UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning trade, industry, and money
- Financially worthwhile; profitable.
- Noun
- A system relating to economics
- A factor relating to economics
A2Moreguarantee
US /ˌɡærənˈti/
UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/
- Transitive Verb
- To promise to repair a broken product
- To promise that something will happen or be done
- Countable Noun
- A promise to repair a broken product
- Promise that something will be done as expected
A2TOEICMorein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreindicate
US /ˈɪndɪˌket/
UK /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something; direct attention to; point out
- To represent something using a symbol or sign
A2TOEICMoreinvest
US /ɪnˈvɛst/
UK /ɪn'vest/
- Transitive Verb
- To use resources to build for the future
A2TOEICMoreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMoremethod
US /ˈmɛθəd/
UK /'meθəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
A2TOEICMoreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMorerather 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
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoresymbol
US /ˈsɪmbəl/
UK /'sɪmbl/
- Noun
- Image that means or represents something
- An image that represents a message of some kind
A2Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMoretheft
US /θɛft/
UK /θeft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of stealing
B1Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMoreunimportant
US /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔ:rtnt/
UK /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔ:tnt/
- Adjective
- Not having a major effect; not important
B1More
Vocabulary
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- indicate: To show something; direct attention to; point out
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- important: Having power or authority
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- disposal: Act of giving or throwing something away
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- theft: Act of stealing
- unimportant: Not having a major effect; not important
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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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Samuel posted on 2018/07/24Ever wondered about trade deficits and what they mean for jobs? This video breaks down the complex topic of trade deficits, using simple sentence structures that make it super easy to follow along. You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding of economic policy while picking up key vocabulary!
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