cell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreintelligent
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/
UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
- Adjective
- Smart; able to think and reason
- Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
A2Moreinteract
US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/
UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk or do things with each other
A2Moreonly from
US
UK
- Preposition
- Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- Phrase
- Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
A1Morepoint in time
US
UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMoretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- respond: To answer something or someone
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
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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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Technology addiction: Losing ourselves to gadgets
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Lynn Hung posted on 2014/12/03Are we losing ourselves to our gadgets? This passionate rant dives into our frustrating reliance on technology, critiquing how it impacts social etiquette and in-person interactions. You'll pick up practical phrases for discussing daily life and workplace scenarios while exploring a fascinating cultural critique!
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