Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- physical objects: Tangible items that can be touched or seen; material things.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- such as: For example; like
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- material: Cloth; fabric
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- express: To send something by fast mail
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- expire: To breathe out
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
- surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- millennium: Period of time that lasts one thousand years
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- dimensional: Concerning how many planes an object exists in
- automate: To make automatic by using machines
- sculptor: Artist who carves objects from marble, metal etc.
- artisan: One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
- buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
- laser: Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
- carelessly: Without care or concern
- ohh: Expression showing surprise
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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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3D printers - 6 Minute English
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/02/11Ever wondered how 3D printers work and their amazing uses, from creating custom prosthetics to prototyping new products? This 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating world of 3D printing, helping you pick up some advanced vocabulary and understand this cutting-edge technology. It's a fantastic way to boost your English while learning something new and practical!
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