amorphous
US /əˈmɔ:rfəs/
UK /əˈmɔ:fəs/
- Adjective
- Without shape
C1Moreanticipate
US /ænˈtɪsəˌpet/
UK /æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To expect or look ahead to something positively
- To be aware of something that might happen
B1TOEICMorearchaeology
US /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/
UK /ˌɑ:kiˈɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of ancient societies
C1Morearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreat our disposal
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
B2Morebeneath the surface
US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/
UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/
- other
- In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
B2Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Moreby doing that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using that action or method.
A2Moreby the book
US /baɪ ði bʊk/
UK /bai ðə buk/
- Phrase
- According to the rules; strictly
A1Morecanyon
US /ˈkænjən/
UK /'kænjən/
- Countable Noun
- Deep rock valley usually with flowing water
- A street with very tall buildings on both sides.
B2Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
come together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moreconcrete
US /kɑnˈkrit, kɑŋ-, ˈkɑnˌkrit, ˈkɑŋ-/
UK /'kɒŋkri:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or make with a hard grey building material
- To lay or cover with concrete.
B1Moreconstellation
US /ˌkɑnstəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnstə'leɪʃən/
- Noun
- Group of things or people that are similar
- Groups of stars which form patterns
- Noun (plural)
- Groups of stars which form patterns
B2Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Morecourtyard
US /ˈkɔ:rtjɑ:rd/
UK /ˈkɔ:tjɑ:d/
- Noun
- Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
B2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMorediscover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMoredrastic
US /ˈdræstɪk/
UK /ˈdræstɪk/
- Adjective
- Serious, severe or extreme
B2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreelevate
US /ˈɛləˌvet/
UK /ˈelɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something higher
- To raise something in status, importance, feeling
B2Moreembrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
B1TOEICMoreerosion
US /ɪˈrəʊʒ(ə)n/
UK /ɪ'rəʊʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of wearing away by water, wind, or ice
- The gradual destruction or diminution of something.
B1Moreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMoreextract
US /ɪkˈstrækt/
UK /'ekstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- Part taken from a longer written work
- Transitive Verb
- To get a substance out of a plant, etc.
- To get a person to share secret information
B1TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefoam
US /foʊm/
UK /fəʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
- To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
B1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefragmentation
US /ˌfræɡmənˈteʃən, -mɛn-/
UK /ˌfræɡmen'teɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Separating something into fine particles
- Breaking up of a computer file so it does not work
B2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregovern
US /ˈgʌvərn/
UK /ˈgʌvn/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially control land and make policies
- To control the actions or behaviour of someone
B1Moregravity
US /ˈɡrævɪti/
UK /ˈgrævəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- Force making things fall towards the ground
B1TOEICMoreimmerse
US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/
UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something in liquid until it is covered
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become completely involved in something
B1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein progress
US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/
UK /in ˈprəuɡres/
- Adjective
- Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- Phrase
- In the course of being done or carried out.
B1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinhabit
US /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
UK /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in a certain area or place
B1TOEICMorelaboratory
US /ˈlæbrəˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /lə'bɒrətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place to do scientific experiments
- A place where tests are done for medical diagnosis.
B1Morelandscape
US /ˈlændˌskep/
UK /'lændskeɪp/
- Noun
- Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- Picture of natural scenery in a place
- Transitive Verb
- To make gardens that improve an area of land
B1TOEICMorelatent
US /ˈletnt/
UK /ˈleɪtnt/
- Adjective
- Existing but needing certain conditions to start
B2TOEICMoreluxurious
US /lʌgˈʒʊriəs/
UK /lʌgˈʒʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
A2Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moremonumental
US /ˌmɑ:njuˈmentl/
UK /ˌmɒnjuˈmentl/
- Adjective
- (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
- Great in importance, extent, or size.
B1Moremortar
US /ˈmɔ:rtə(r)/
UK /ˈmɔ:tə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stone bowl for crushing substances with a pestle
- Cement, sand, etc. mixture for bonding bricks, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To use a bonding cement to coat walls
B2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moremundane
US /mʌnˈden, ˈmʌnˌden/
UK /mʌnˈdeɪn/
- Adjective
- Being ordinary and therefore boring
- Of this world rather than the spiritual one
B2TOEICMorepartition
US /pɑrˈtɪʃən/
UK /pɑ:'tɪʃn/
- Noun
- A wall, screen, etc. used to separate areas
- Transitive Verb
- To separate areas by adding borders, walls etc.
B2Morepiece of cake
US /pis ʌv kek/
UK /pi:s ɔv keik/
- Phrase
- (slang) easy to do
- Idiom
- Very easy to do.
A1Morepile
US /paɪl/
UK /paɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large amount of something
- Group of things one on top of another
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse
- To place things on top of each other; to heap up.
B1TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreprovoke
US /prəˈvoʊk/
UK /prəˈvəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
B2TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorequarry
US /ˈkwɔ:ri/
UK /ˈkwɒri/
- Noun
- Large pit in the earth where stone is mined
- Animal that is hunted
- Transitive Verb
- To dig for minerals in an open mine
B2Moreresidual
US /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/
UK /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/
- Adjective
- Referring to the amount left over
- Noun
- Amount left over
B2TOEICMoreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMorestack
US /stæk/
UK /stæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large number or amount of something
- Large tube through which smoke exits a building
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
- To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
B1TOEICMorestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMorestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoresublime
US /səˈblaɪm/
UK /sə'blaɪm/
- Adjective
- The very best; excellent; so good it moves you
C2TOEICMorethermal
US /ˈθɜ:rml/
UK /ˈθɜ:ml/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- Rising body of warm air, e.g. in gliding
- Adjective
- Of or relating to heat or a source of heat
B2Moretransform
US /trænsˈfɔrm/
UK /træns'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape completely in a good way
- To convert from one form or substance into another.
C2Moreuncertainty
US /ʌnˈsə:tn:ti/
UK /ʌn'sɜ:tntɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- Lack of confidence; doubt.
B2TOEICMorework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- by the book: According to the rules; strictly
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for instance: As an example.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- due to: Because of; owing to
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- material: Cloth; fabric
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- pile: Large amount of something
- mundane: Being ordinary and therefore boring
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- drastic: Serious, severe or extreme
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- row: To move a boat using oars
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- luxurious: Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
- laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
- provoke: To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- thermal: Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- constellation: Group of things or people that are similar
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- land: Region or country
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- erosion: Process of wearing away by water, wind, or ice
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- elevate: To make something higher
- canyon: Deep rock valley usually with flowing water
- mortar: Stone bowl for crushing substances with a pestle
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- latent: Existing but needing certain conditions to start
- sublime: The very best; excellent; so good it moves you
- ship: Large boat
- final: Last game in a series in a competition
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- quarry: Large pit in the earth where stone is mined
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- amorphous: Without shape
- courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
- residual: Referring to the amount left over
- partition: A wall, screen, etc. used to separate areas
- fragmentation: Separating something into fine particles
- meter: Unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
- archaeology: The study of ancient societies
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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】Débora Mesa Molina: Stunning buildings made from raw, imperfect materials (Stunning buildings made from raw, imperfect materials | Débora Mesa Molina)
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林宜悉 posted on 2019/01/25Ever wondered how raw, imperfect materials can create stunning buildings? This video dives into innovative architecture, exploring material reuse and site-specific design with advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures. You'll gain insights into craft-driven processes and discover fascinating projects that challenge conventional building methods!
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