advanced age
US
UK
- Noun
- Old age; a late stage in life.
- Adjective
- Being elderly or in the later years of life.
A1Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreapostle
US /əˈpɑsəl/
UK /ə'pɒsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the 12 chosen teachers by Jesus Christ
- A zealous supporter or advocate of a particular cause or idea.
B2Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas it stands
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the present condition or situation.
A2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morecampus
US /ˈkæmpəs/
UK /'kæmpəs/
- Noun (plural)
- Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- Noun
- The grounds and buildings of a university or college.
- The grounds of a college or school.
B1Morecarry the torch
US /ˈkæri ðə ˈtɔrtʃ/
UK /ˈkæri ðə ˈtɔ:tʃ/
- other
- To continue or uphold a tradition or cause.
- To be in love with someone, especially if unreciprocated.
B2Morecatholic
US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/
UK /ˈkæθlɪk/
- Adjective
- One of many Christian belief systems
- Noun
- Person believing in the Catholic church
B2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecustomer
US /ˈkʌstəmɚ/
UK /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who buys goods or services from a business
- A person or organization that buys products or services from a business.
A2Moredelivery
US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/
UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/
- Noun
- Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- Act of taking something to a person or place
A2TOEICMoredesignate
US /ˈdɛzɪɡˌnet/
UK /'dezɪɡneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially choose for a position; appoint
- To identify or mark something for a purpose
B1Moredistance
US /ˈdɪstəns/
UK /'dɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of friendliness toward another person
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of space between two places or things
- A point or place that is far away.
A2Moredorm
US /dɔrm/
UK /dɔ:m/
- Countable Noun
- College building with rooms that students live in
B2Moredozen
US /ˈdʌzən/
UK /ˈdʌzn/
- Countable Noun
- 12 people or things
A2Moreeliminate
US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
B1TOEICMoreendure
US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/
UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To last for a long time; continue to exist
- Transitive Verb
- To accept difficulties without struggle
B1TOEICMoreflame
US /flem/
UK /fleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To glow
- To burn or glow in a fire
- Noun
- The red part you can see in fire
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefrom the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
A1Moregovernor
US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/
UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who leads a state or province
B2Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein areas
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
A1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Moreinstability
US /ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being changeable
B1Moreintersection
US /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/
UK /ˌɪntə'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two things cross
- A point or line common to two or more lines or surfaces that cross or meet.
B2Moreintervention
US /ˌɪntə'venʃn/
UK /ˌɪntə'venʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- The use of military force by a country in another country's internal affairs.
B1Morelongevity
US /lɑnˈdʒɛvɪti, lɔn-/
UK /lɒn'dʒevətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
B2Moremandate
US /ˈmænˌdet/
UK /'mændeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To order that something is done
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official command or order
- The authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that has won an election.
B2TOEICMoremask
US /mæsk/
UK /mɑ:sk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering to hide or disguise the face
- Way of pretending to behave that is not real
B1Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremonumental
US /ˌmɑ:njuˈmentl/
UK /ˌmɒnjuˈmentl/
- Adjective
- (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
- Great in importance, extent, or size.
B1Moremuslim
US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/
UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to Islam
C2Morenationwide
US /ˌneʃənˈwaɪd/
UK /ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Including or existing in every part of a country
B1Moreon the run
US /ɑn ði rʌn/
UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/
- Phrase
- Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- Adjective
- Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to place.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreparticipate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMorepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morepowerful
US /ˈpaʊəfəl/
UK /ˈpauəful/
- Adjective
- Having control or influence over
- Having a lot of physical force, energy, strength
A2TOEICMorereckless
US /ˈrɛklɪs/
UK /'rekləs/
- Adjective
- Being dangerous and not caring about the results
B2Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morerelay
US /'ri:leɪ/
UK /'ri:leɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put in new carpet or flooring
- To pass information from one thing to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fresh group of horses/people, etc. relieving others
- Team race with runners taking a turn to run
B2Morerequirement
US /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪəmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A demand that someone does something
- Something that is a necessity
A2TOEICMoreroam
US /rom/
UK /rəʊm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about freely without a set destination
B1Morerobot
US /ˈroʊbɑ:t/
UK /ˈrəʊbɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional way.
B1Moresaint
US /sent/
UK /seɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who is very good, kind or patient
- Person of exceptional holiness
B2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreset on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMoresteady
US /ˈstɛdi/
UK /'stedɪ/
- Adjective
- Happening or developing at a regular rate
- Continuing without stopping or changing over time
- Transitive Verb
- To make constant, unchanging or staying the same
- To hold something/someone so they stop moving
B2Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreteamed up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To form as a group to work together on something
A2Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moretorch
US /tɔrtʃ/
UK /tɔ:tʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Light or flame to be carried in the hand
- Transitive Verb
- To set fire to something
B1Moreunlocked
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To use a key or code to open something
B1Morevary
US /ˈveri/
UK /ˈveəri/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change something and make it different
- To be changeable, both up and down
A2TOEICMorewalk over
US /wɔk ˈovɚ/
UK /wɔ:k ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2More
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
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- 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
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- participate: To take part with others in doing 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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