approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreasset
US /ˈæsˌɛt/
UK /'æset/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that has value to you
A2TOEICMoreaxiom
US /ˈæksiəm/
UK /ˈæksiəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A generally accepted rule or statement generally
C1TOEICMorebike
US /baɪk/
UK /baɪk/
- Noun
- 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- Intransitive Verb
- To ride a bicycle or motorbike
A2Morebike lane
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecommissioner
US /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/
UK /kəˈmɪʃənə(r)/
- Noun
- Person heading a group in charge of something
A2Morecongest
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become very crowded
B2Morecycling
US /'saɪklɪŋ/
UK /'saɪklɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go through a series of events repeatedly
- To ride on a bicycle
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of riding a bicycle
A2Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Morededicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
B1Moredifferently
US /ˈdɪfərəntlɪ/
UK /'dɪfrəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In another and different manner
- In a way that shows a different opinion or perspective.
A2Moreemulation
US /ˌɛmjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌemjʊ'leɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Effort to equal or surpass another
B2Moreflagship
US /ˈflæɡˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈflægʃɪp/
- Noun
- Chief one of a related group
C2Morefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMoregravel
US /ˈɡrævəl/
UK /'ɡrævl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
B2Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein plain sight
US /ɪn plen saɪt/
UK /in plein sait/
- Phrase
- Easily visible; not hidden.
in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
A2Morelargely
US /ˈlɑ:rdʒli/
UK /ˈlɑ:dʒli/
- Adverb
- In large part; mainly or chiefly
A2Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelawn
US /lɔn/
UK /lɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
B1Morelawsuit
US /ˈlɔˌsut/
UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/
- Countable Noun
- A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
C2TOEICMorelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaximize
US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/
UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make as large or great as possible
B1Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMoremobility
US /moˈbɪliti/
UK /məʊˈbɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to move
- The ability to move between different levels of society or employment.
C1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon foot
US /ɑn fʊt/
UK /ɔn fut/
- Phrase
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepainted over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cover something with paint.
A1Morepast it
US
UK
- Adjective
- No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
A1Morepedestrian
US /pəˈdɛstriən/
UK /pəˈdestriən/
- Adjective
- Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
- Countable Noun
- Any person walking on a sidewalk or down a road
B1TOEICMorepercent
US /pɚˈsɛnt/
UK /pə'sent/
- Adverb
- One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A proportion multiplied by 100
- A specified amount in every hundred
A2TOEICMorepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Moreput back
US /pʊt bæk/
UK /put bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to the proper place
A1Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreretail
US /ˈriˌtel/
UK /'ri:teɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of selling products to the public
- Adverb
- Bought or sold in a store or shop
C1TOEICMoresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Moresidewalk
US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/
UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
C2Moresight
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- To see something rare or unusual
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things or people that one can see
- Range or distance that someone can see
A2TOEICMoresix times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
temporary
US /'tempəreri/
UK /ˈtemprəri/
- Adjective
- Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- Noun
- A temporary worker.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moreunderscore
US //ˌʌndərˈskɔr//
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or stress
- To provide a musical accompaniment or background to a scene or performance.
- Noun
- A punctuation mark (_) written below the line.
- A line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis or to indicate a space.
C1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1More
Vocabulary
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- bike lane: A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
- in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- on foot
- painted over: To cover something with paint.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- next to: Being located along side another
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- bus: A large road vehicle used for carrying many people
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- park: Person's name
- great: Very good; better than before
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- big: Popular
- mobility: Ability to move
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- safe: Highly likely
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- bike: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- cycling: To go through a series of events repeatedly
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- daily: Happening every day
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- public: Owned by the government
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- differently: In another and different manner
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- option: A choice
- lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- largely: In large part; mainly or chiefly
- datum: Item of factual information
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- asset: Thing that has value to you
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- congest: To be or become very crowded
- maximize: To make as large or great as possible
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- commissioner: Person heading a group in charge of something
- sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
- axiom: A generally accepted rule or statement generally
- epoxy: Glue with epoxy
- paver: A person who paves.
- underscore: To highlight or stress
- emulation: Effort to equal or surpass another
- flagship: Chief one of a related group
- gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
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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】Janette Sadik-Khan: New York's streets? Not so mean any more (Janette Sadik-Khan: New York's streets? Not so mean any more)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/11/23Ever wondered how New York City transformed its chaotic streets into vibrant public spaces like Times Square? This talk dives into the amazing world of street design and placemaking, showing you how simple changes can make cities feel less mean and more alive! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to urban planning and see how practical ideas can reshape our daily lives.
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