Vocabulary
- in terms of
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- fashion trends: The latest styles and popular items in clothing, accessories, and appearance.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
- hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- at least: As a minimum
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- oxytocin: Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
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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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【TEDx】TEDxIB @ York - Yale Fox - Nightclubs as Research Labs
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阿多賓 posted on 2014/03/21Ever wondered what happens in nightclubs beyond the music and dancing? This fascinating TEDx talk dives into the sociology and evolutionary psychology behind these venues, revealing how they act as research labs for human behavior! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to social dynamics and psychology while exploring a unique cultural phenomenon.
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