abc
US
UK
- Noun
- First letters of the Roman alphabet
C1Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecatalog
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /'kætəlɔ:g/
- Countable Noun
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- Transitive Verb
- To make an organized list of items
B1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecompensate
US /ˈkɑ:mpenseɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
- To reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant); offset.
A2Morecountless
US /ˈkaʊntlɪs/
UK /ˈkaʊntləs/
- Adjective
- Being too many to be numbered or imagined
B1Morecurrent
US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
A2Moredispute
US /dɪˈspjut/
UK /dɪ'spju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue with someone about something
- To disagree about who owns or controls something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument with someone about something
- A question or doubt about something
B1TOEICMoredrake
US /drek/
UK /dreɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Male duck
B2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMoregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Moreinterest of
US
UK
- Phrase
- For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
- Noun
- A legal share or right in something.
A1Morelicense
US /ˈlaɪsəns/
UK /ˈlaɪsns/
- Transitive Verb
- To give official permission to do something
- Uncountable Noun
- Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
B1TOEICMoremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremute
US /mjut/
UK /mju:t/
- Adjective
- Not willing or being unable to speak
- Noun
- Device used to make trombone, etc. sound quieter
B2Moreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Moreplatform
US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/
UK /'plætfɔ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- Area from which you board a train at a station
B1Morepotentially
US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/
UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- That could happen or become reality
B1Morepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMorereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerift
US /rɪft/
UK /rɪft/
- Noun
- Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
B2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Morestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMoreswift
US /swɪft/
UK /swɪft/
- Adjective
- Quick
B1TOEICMoretime out
US /taɪm aʊt/
UK /taim aut/
- Noun
- A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
A1Moreuniversal
US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/
UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/
- Adjective
- Existing in all places at all times for all people
- Done or experienced by everyone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things which apply equally to everyone
- A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
A2Moreunwilling
US /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
UK /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Not wanting to do
B1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- on time
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
- address: Exact street location of a place
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- role: Character played by an actor
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- leave: To go away from; depart
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- countless: Being too many to be numbered or imagined
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- license: To give official permission to do something
- swift: Quick
- rift: Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
- catalog: Book of items that are available for purchase
- mute: Not willing or being unable to speak
- unwilling: Not wanting to do
- drake: Male duck
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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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TikTok loses Taylor Swift, Drake and other Universal music artists
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/05Ever wondered why your favorite songs suddenly disappear from TikTok? This video dives into the drama between Universal Music and TikTok, explaining the licensing issues that affected artists like Taylor Swift and Drake. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to music rights and the creator economy while getting the inside scoop on this major industry news!
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