Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- go on: To continue doing something
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on time
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- born and bred: Having been born and raised in a particular place or environment.
- in packs: In groups or sets, especially of animals hunting or moving together.
- for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
- rent out: To allow someone to use something that you own in return for money.
- have to: Must do
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- credit rating: An evaluation of the credit risk of a prospective debtor, predicting their ability to pay back the debt, and an implicit forecast of the likelihood of the debtor defaulting.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- happen: To take place or occur
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- product: Item that can be bought
- trust: To expect confidently
- swap: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- powerful: Having control or influence over
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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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【TEDx】Collaborative Consumption Author Presents Compelling Case for 21C
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yangsarah posted on 2013/11/06Ever wondered how we can share more and consume less? This TEDx talk dives deep into 'Collaborative Consumption,' exploring cool concepts like car sharing and peer-to-peer marketplaces! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating insights into how we can live more sustainably.
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