call names
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To insult someone by using offensive names.
A1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecensorship
US /ˈsensərʃɪp/
UK /ˈsensəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Removing inappropriate material from books, films
B2Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morediscrimination
US /dɪˌskrɪməˈneʃən/
UK /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to recognize the difference between things
- Treating people unfairly due to race, age etc.
B1Morediversity
US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/
UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- A range of different things.
B1TOEICMoredot
US /dɑt/
UK /dɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place small amounts/things in various places
- To mark something by placing a small, round spot
- Noun
- Small round mark
B1TOEICMoregay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Moreinclusive
US /ɪnˈklusɪv/
UK /ɪnˈklu:sɪv/
- Adjective
- Covering or including everything
B2TOEICMorepink
US /pɪŋk/
UK /pɪŋk/
- Adjective
- Color made by mixing red and white
A2Moreprejudice
US /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
UK /'predʒʊdɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- To cause to hold unreasonable or unfair beliefs
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dislike based only on which race people are of
- Unfairness due to dislike of a different group
B2TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMoresolidarity
US /ˌsɑ:lɪˈdærəti/
UK /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
B2Morestand up to
US /stænd ʌp tu/
UK /stænd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
A1Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- call names: To insult someone by using offensive names.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- express: To send something by fast mail
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- discrimination: Ability to recognize the difference between things
- prejudice: Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- solidarity: Feeling of unity between people sharing ideas etc.
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- part: Division of a book
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- happen: To take place or occur
- inclusive: Covering or including everything
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- chapter: Small local group forming part of a larger one
- close: Almost; near
- call: A order or request for action
- gay: Happy and bright
- pink: Color made by mixing red and white
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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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PINK DOT 2012: SOMEDAY
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阿多賓 posted on 2014/01/17Ever wondered about the power of 'someday'? This inspiring video from Pink Dot 2012 explores themes of family acceptance and LGBT rights in Singapore, showing how community solidarity can make a difference. You'll pick up practical situational dialogue and gain cultural depth while watching this moving campaign ad!
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