aim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreby design
US
UK
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2Morecannon
US /ˈkænən/
UK /'kænən/
- Countable Noun
- Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
- Intransitive Verb
- To hit and bounce off
B2Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morepreach
US /pritʃ/
UK /pri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or speak about so as to persuade people
B1Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Moretan
US /tæn/
UK /tæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A light brown color
- Brown colored skin from being in the sun
- Transitive Verb
- To process leather with a tanning agent
B2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Moreyell
US /jɛl/
UK /jel/
- Noun
- A sudden loud cry or shout
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
B1More
Vocabulary
- stand out
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- tan: A light brown color
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- live: To be alive
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- cannon: Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2018/12/04Ever feel like you're trying to fit in but also want to stand out? This awesome music video explores that exact feeling, using simple sentences that are perfect for practicing everyday English. You'll pick up on themes of authenticity and resisting social pressure while enjoying a catchy tune!
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