constantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecourtesy
US /ˈkɜ:rtəsi/
UK /ˈkɜ:təsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Polite and respectful behavior
B2Morecourtesy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- Because of; as a result of.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
A2TOEICMoreon hold
US /ɑn hold/
UK /ɔn həuld/
- Adjective
- Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- Adverb
- Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
A2Moreon the line
US /ɑn ði laɪn/
UK /ɔn ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- have to: Must do
- courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- go: To attend or be at a place
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- leave: To go away from; depart
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- call: A order or request for action
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- happen: To take place or occur
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
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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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Courtesy Rules! Better Telephone Skills Now (DVD)
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Ching Yi Wu posted on 2014/01/10Ever wondered about the secret rules of telephone courtesy? This video dives into a hilarious hotel reception scenario, complete with sarcastic banter and an on-hold surprise, to show you exactly how to handle calls like a pro! You'll pick up practical phrases for call handling and daily interactions that are perfect for mastering workplace communication.
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