as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreboutique
US /buˈtik/
UK /bu:ˈti:k/
- Countable Noun
- Small fashionable shop
- A small, stylish hotel.
- Adjective
- Relating to or denoting a small company that offers specialized services or products.
B1Morechic
US /ʃik/
UK /ʃi:k/
- Adjective
- Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
B2Moredelay
US /dɪˈle/
UK /dɪˈleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To wait some amount of time before doing something
- To do something later than is planned or expected
- Noun
- Action of being late or happening later
A2TOEICMoreengage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEICMorefashion
US /ˈfæʃən/
UK /'fæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- Industry that creates new styles of clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To make things into a particular shape
A2Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreshipment
US /ˈʃɪpmənt/
UK /ˈʃɪpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Delivery of goods, e.g. carried by a large vehicle
B1TOEICMorespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1More
Vocabulary
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- leave: To go away from; depart
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- boutique: Small fashionable shop
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- chic: Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- call: A order or request for action
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- shipment: Delivery of goods, e.g. carried by a large vehicle
- delay: To wait some amount of time before doing 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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Susan posted on 2024/09/10Ever had to leave a message about a shipment delay? This video shows you exactly how to handle it politely over the phone, perfect for customer service scenarios! You'll pick up practical phrases for order management and professional communication that you can use right away.
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