credit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Moretalk on
US /tɔk ɑn/
UK /tɔ:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To talk at length about a particular subject.
- To scold or lecture someone at length.
A1More
Vocabulary
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- great: Very good; better than before
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- call: A order or request for action
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- movie: Motion picture; film
- dean: Official in charge of one part of a university
- rocky: (Of a marriage, etc.) involving many difficulties
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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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Talking on the Phone in English - Telephone Vocabulary and Phrases - Phone Calls in English
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Ching Yi Wu posted on 2014/01/10Ever feel a bit lost when making phone calls in English? This super practical video from 2min English breaks down essential telephone vocabulary and phrases, perfect for everyday situations and even workplace calls like talking to your bank! You'll pick up key phrases and etiquette in no time, making your next English phone conversation a breeze.
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