answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
check on
US /tʃɛk ɑn/
UK /tʃek ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To check that things are OK, correct
- To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
A1Morecut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
A1Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein favour of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
A2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein some places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In certain locations or areas, but not all.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the beach
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
A1Moreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
A1Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Morerare
US /rɛr/
UK /reə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
A2Morerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Morerubber
US /ˈrʌbɚ/
UK /'rʌbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to make tires, etc.
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- for instance: As an example.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- in favour of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- live: To be alive
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- land: Region or country
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- rob: Person's name
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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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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BBC 6 Minute English_April 30, 2015 - Saving China's Elephants
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/05/02Did you know that elephants in China are facing serious threats from habitat loss and poaching? This fantastic 6 Minute English episode dives into the challenges of saving these incredible creatures and introduces you to some advanced vocabulary related to conservation. You'll gain a deeper understanding of this important issue while boosting your English skills!
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