chopstick
US /ˈtʃɑ:pstɪk/
UK /ˈtʃɒpstɪk/
- Countable Noun
- One of a pair of thin sticks used to eat food with
B1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMoreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreslurp
US /slɚp/
UK /slɜ:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To drink noisily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making a noise when drinking
C1Moresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moretatami
US /tə'tɑ:mɪ/
UK /təˈtɑ:mi/
- Noun
- Japanese floor matting
C2Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- important: Having power or authority
- person: Man, woman or child
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- slurp: To drink noisily
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- special: Being additional or extra
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- forget: To not remember something
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- chopstick: One of a pair of thin sticks used to eat food with
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- finish: To use or consume all of something
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- tatami: Japanese floor matting
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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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Elena posted on 2018/08/29Ever wondered about Japanese table manners, like when it's okay to slurp your noodles? This video dives into chopstick etiquette, tatami dining, and how to respectfully enjoy sushi, giving you practical cultural insights for your next trip! You'll pick up useful phrases and learn about customs that show respect, making your travel experience even richer.
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