Vocabulary
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- recovery from: The process of regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- follow your nose: To go straight ahead or trust your instincts to find something.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- scheme of things: The way that things are generally ordered or arranged in the world or in a particular situation.
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in no time: Very quickly or soon
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- chair: A person in charge of an official meeting
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- leave: To go away from; depart
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- bus: A large road vehicle used for carrying many people
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- hospital: Building for sick people, with doctors and nurses
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- surprised: Feeling a shock when something unexpected happens
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- cycling: To go through a series of events repeatedly
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- sighted: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- disability: Condition limiting your ability to do something
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- training: To teach a pet a behavior or a trick
- strike: To hit something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- safely: Out of danger
- pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- stepping: To raise and moving the foot to put it down
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- smell: To have a particular odor
- helpful: Doing things that help someone
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- slid: To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- racial: Of or relating to race
- propose: To make an offer of marriage
- predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
- suspicion: Feeling that something or something is doubtful
- illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
- inclusive: Covering or including everything
- commute: To lessen or shorten a prison sentence
- humorous: Being funny or causing someone to laugh
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- blindness: State of being blind or lacking sight
- fragility: Lack of strength; easily broken or harmed
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- indifference: Lack of enthusiasm, interest; seeming not to care
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- crosswalk: Path allowing people to cross over a road
- tandem: A bicycle with two sets of pedals and saddles
- equitable: Fair for all people involved
- propensity: Natural tendency to behave in a particular way
- paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
- oblivious: Being unaware of someone or something
- alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
- tumor: Abnormal growth of cells; cancer
- cane: To beat someone with a stick as punishment
- fuzzy: Covered with fur or short hair
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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】Chris Downey: Design with the blind in mind (Chris Downey: Design with the blind in mind)
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VoiceTube posted on 2014/01/04Ever wondered how cities could be more accessible for everyone? Chris Downey shares his incredible journey as a blind architect, offering fascinating insights into designing public spaces with nonvisual senses in mind. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and practical knowledge about urban accessibility and how we can create more inclusive environments!
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