Vocabulary
- for instance: As an example.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- going on: To continue doing something
- at school: Present and attending school.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- go on: To continue doing something
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- deal with
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- ride into: To enter a place on horseback or other vehicle.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
- pluck up: To force yourself to be brave enough to do something, even though you are afraid.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- draw on: To come to its end
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at least: As a minimum
- such as: For example; like
- have to: Must do
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- business: A company formed for making profit
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- atlantic: Of the ocean between Africa and the Americas
- virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
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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】Richard Branson: Life at 30,000 feet (Life at 30,000 feet | Richard Branson)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/10/17Ever wondered what it takes to build a global brand like Virgin? Dive into Richard Branson's incredible life story, from his early ventures to his adventurous spirit in space exploration! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for entrepreneurship and leadership while getting inspired by his unique journey.
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