Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- turn off
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- internet users: People who use the internet.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- the more the merrier: More people involved makes something more enjoyable.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- come to blows: To end in a fight or heated argument.
- in terms of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- take root: To become established or firmly fixed; to begin to develop and grow.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- deal with
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- down and out: Without money, a job, or a place to live; destitute.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- top up: To add to something so as to increase the amount.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- financial: Involving money
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- communist: Believer in communism
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- pervasive: Occurring or existing throughout all the parts
- cautious: Careful about avoiding danger, problems
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- public: Owned by the government
- benign: (Of cancer) not harmful or too serious
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- constructive: Having positive effective results
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- cooperation: Working together to get something done
- redistribution: Giving out wealth, etc. to someone else
- trans: Prefix meaning 'across', 'through' or 'changing'
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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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Davos 2012 - Lee Hsien-Loong - The Outlook for East Asia
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侑誠 posted on 2013/11/18Curious about the future of East Asia and the US's role there? Dive into this fascinating interview with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as he discusses the Chinese economy, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and income inequality. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain deep cultural insights into this dynamic region!
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