Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for instance: As an example.
- have to: Must do
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- two halves: Two equal parts of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- word up: An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
- make it big: To become very successful or famous.
- on the deck: Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
- feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- black and white
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- balance it out: To equalize or compensate for something, often to create a sense of fairness or equilibrium.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- great: Very good; better than before
- teacher: Person who teaches others, especially in a school
- bus: A large road vehicle used for carrying many people
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- working: To bring into a specific state of success
- letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- mouse: Small animal that has fur and a long tail
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- call: A order or request for action
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- math: Study or science of numbers and shapes
- anymore: No longer; no more
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- antique: (Of objects) old and valuable
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- disk: Thin or flat, round object, e.g. for storing data
- leader: Person who is in charge of a group or task
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- instance: An example of something; case
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- monument: Something built to remember an event or person
- stressful: Worrying; causing tension
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- browser: Software that lets you search for information
- respond: To answer something or someone
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- typeface: Style of type within a type family
- aaah: Something you shout when you are hurt
- tenor: Male with the natural highest adult singing voice
- typewriter: Machine you tap keys on to print letters on paper
- sandbox: A box with sand shaped to mold metal
- floppy: Being soft and able to be bent easily
- monochrome: In only black and white (of photo, painting)
- intersect: To divide something by crossing it
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- audio: Concerning sound
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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】John Maeda: How art, technology and design inform creative leaders (John Maeda: How art, technology and design inform creative leaders)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/03/10Ever wondered how art, technology, and design come together to shape creative leaders? John Maeda shares fascinating personal stories and insights, perfect for anyone interested in design and technology! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to leadership and innovation in this engaging talk.
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