allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
at a cost
US
UK
- Phrase
- Involving loss or sacrifice.
- Involving a specified amount of money.
A1Morechampagne
US /ʃæmˈpen/
UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- French sparkling drink used for celebrations
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moredo up
US /du ʌp/
UK /du: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To dress (yourself) in a special
- To tie or button something, e.g. your shoes
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moresunrise
US /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/
UK /ˈsʌnraɪz/
- Noun
- The time of day we first see the sun
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- check out
- at a cost: Involving loss or sacrifice.
- going on: To continue doing something
- do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- great: Very good; better than before
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- host: Mass; a great number
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- Japanese: Concerning the culture and people of Japan
- sunrise: The time of day we first see the sun
- mm: Something you say when you are satisfied
- cornell: A private Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York.
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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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阿多賓 posted on 2013/10/16Ever wondered about Japan's unique 'Host Clubs'? Dive behind the scenes with this fascinating look at the 'King of Hosts' and see what it takes to be a top entertainer, complete with training and champagne service! You'll pick up practical workplace phrases and gain a deeper understanding of this intriguing cultural phenomenon.
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