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.
A2Moreaspiration
US /ˌæspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Great desire to achieve something
B2Moreattractive
US /əˈtræktɪv/
UK /əˈtræktɪv/
- Adjective
- Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
A2Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebarely
US /ˈbɛrli/
UK /ˈbɛəli/
- Adverb
- Only just; just possible
A2TOEICMoreboom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecosmetic
US /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/
UK /kɒz'metɪk/
- Adjective
- Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
B2Morecrook
US /krʊk/
UK /krʊk/
- Noun
- A criminal or thief; dishonest person
B2Morecruel
US /ˈkruəl/
UK /'kru:əl/
- Adjective
- Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- Extremely harsh or severe.
B1Moredig deep
US /dɪɡ dip/
UK /diɡ di:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- To use one's resources, especially money, to help others.
A2Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moredrill
US /drɪl/
UK /drɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- Exercise done to learn military skills
- Transitive Verb
- To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
B1TOEICMoreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreessay
US /ˈɛsˌe, ɛˈse/
UK /'eseɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- A test of the quality of a metal or ore.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt or try.
- To test or evaluate the quality of something.
B1Moreexposure
US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/
UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- Being talked about in the media
A2TOEICMorefabulous
US /ˈfæbjələs/
UK /ˈfæbjələs/
- Adjective
- Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- Almost impossible to believe; mythical.
B2Morefactor
US /ˈfæktɚ/
UK /'fæktə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that influences a result
- Transitive Verb
- To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
- To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
A2TOEICMorefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefellow
US /ˈfɛlo/
UK /'feləʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man or a boy
- Student paid to study and teach after college
- Adjective
- Being of the same kind
- Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
A2TOEICMorefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreflaw
US /flɔ/
UK /flɔ:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality that makes something imperfect
- A weakness or undesirable quality.
- Transitive Verb
- To impair, damage, or spoil.
B1TOEICMoreflaw in
US
UK
- Noun
- A defect or imperfection in something.
- A weakness or error in an argument or reasoning.
from the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
A1Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMorehygiene
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/
UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cleanliness; being clean
- Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
B2Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein 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.
C1Morein the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Moreinspire
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.
B1TOEICMoreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMoreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Morenotion
US /ˈnoʃən/
UK /ˈnəuʃən/
- Noun
- Sudden idea or desire to do something
B1TOEICMoreobsession
US /əbˈsɛʃən, ɑb-/
UK /əb'seʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
B2Moreoff the shelf
US /ɔf ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔf ðə ʃelf/
- Adjective
- Readily available; not custom-made.
- Adverb
- Selling very quickly and in large quantities.
A2Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreoral
US /ˈɔrəl/
UK /ˈɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mouth
- Spoken text
B1Moreoral hygiene
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
C1Moreout of line
US /aʊt ʌv laɪn/
UK /aut ɔv lain/
- Adjective
- Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
- Not in a straight line; not aligned properly.
A1Morepearly
US /ˈpɜ:rli/
UK /ˈpɜ:li/
- Adjective
- Color of white pearls
B2Morepearly whites
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- A person's teeth, especially when they are white and healthy-looking.
A1Moreplenty
US /ˈplɛnti/
UK /'plentɪ/
- Pronoun
- When there is not too little of something; a lot
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
- A lot of something
A2Moreporcelain
US /ˈpɔrsəlɪn, ˈpor-, ˈpɔrslɪn, ˈpors-/
UK /ˈpɔ:səlɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- Countable Noun
- An object made of porcelain.
C1Morerelentless
US /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/
UK /rɪ'lentləs/
- Adjective
- Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- Persistent and determined; refusing to give up or be deterred.
C1Moresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Morespecifically
US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
A2Morestripe
US /straɪp/
UK /straɪp/
- Noun
- Strip of alternating color in straight lines
B1Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morevanity
US /ˈvænɪti/
UK /'vænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
B2More
Vocabulary
- pearly whites: A person's teeth, especially when they are white and healthy-looking.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
- out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
- oral hygiene: The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- slightly: Only a little
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- barely: Only just; just possible
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- factor: Something that influences a result
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- fellow: Man or a boy
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- aspiration: Great desire to achieve something
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- stripe: Strip of alternating color in straight lines
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- porcelain: Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- cosmetic: Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
- great: Very good; better than before
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
- pearly: Color of white pearls
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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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The Real Reason Americans Have Pretty Teeth
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Rong Chiang posted on 2018/08/20Ever wondered why Americans seem to have such perfect smiles? This video dives into the fascinating history of cosmetic dentistry, revealing how Hollywood and figures like Shirley Temple shaped our modern beauty standards and the 'smile economy'! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to oral health and gain a deeper cultural understanding of why a dazzling smile is so aspirational in the US.
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