Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- carry the torch: To continue or uphold a tradition or cause.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- for instance: As an example.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- regardless of
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- advanced age: Old age; a late stage in life.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
- set on: To attack
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
- intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- reckless: Being dangerous and not caring about the results
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- couple: To join something to something else
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- mandate: To order that something is done
- coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- intersection: Place where two things cross
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
- vary: To change something and make it different
- flame: To glow
- sharp: Person's name
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- longevity: Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
- requirement: A demand that someone does something
- dozen: 12 people or things
- great: Very good; better than before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- part: Division of a book
- customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
- dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- designate: To officially choose for a position; appoint
- instability: Condition of being changeable
- nationwide: Including or existing in every part of a country
- torch: Light or flame to be carried in the hand
- relay: To put in new carpet or flooring
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- apostle: One of the 12 chosen teachers by Jesus Christ
- unlocked: To use a key or code to open something
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2021/03/15Ever wondered about the world's oldest torchbearer or how Pope Francis is making headlines? This CNN10 roundup dives into fascinating stories like COVID variants and delivery robots, giving you practical vocabulary and cultural insights. You'll pick up useful phrases and learn about global events all in one quick watch!
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