Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- such as: For example; like
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- talk: Style of speaking
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- truth: Real facts about something
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- woman: Adult female human being
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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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【TED】Meera Vijayann: Find your voice against gender violence (Meera Vijayann: Find your voice against gender violence)
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Go Tutor posted on 2014/10/22Ever wondered how to find your voice and speak up against injustice? This powerful TED talk by Meera Vijayann dives into finding strength against gender violence, inspired by the Nirbhaya Case. You'll gain insights into women's empowerment and citizen journalism while picking up clear, simple sentence structures perfect for B1 learners!
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