accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreadjust
US /əˈdʒʌst/
UK /əˈdʒʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change; to attain a desired state or function
- To change so as to fit in with new conditions
A2TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreborn and bred
US /bɔrn ənd brɛd/
UK /bɔ:n ənd bred/
- other
- Having been born and raised in a particular place or environment.
B2Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecode
US /kod/
UK /kəʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To express information in a series of numbers
- To write a secret message using secret symbols
- Noun
- A password made of a set of letters or numbers
- Set of rules for behavior
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moredialect
US /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/
UK /ˈdaɪəlekt/
- Noun
- Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
B2Moredown to earth
US /daʊn tu ɚθ/
UK /daun tu: ə:θ/
- Adjective
- Practical, realistic, and approachable.
B1Moreenglish speaker
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who speaks English.
- A person with fluency in English.
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1MoreMandarin
US /'mændərɪn/
UK /'mændərɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official language of China
- Small fruit from the orange family
- Countable Noun
- A high-ranking official in imperial China.
- A small, sweet citrus fruit with a loose skin.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreof means
US /ʌv minz/
UK /əv mi:nz/
- other
- Having resources or wealth available for use.
B2Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreshow off
US /ʃo ɔf/
UK /ʃəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
A1Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- stand out
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in terms of
- for instance: As an example.
- born and bred: Having been born and raised in a particular place or environment.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Mandarin: Official language of China
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- add: To include as well
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- dialect: Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
- 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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Singlish: The Singaporean English creole - interview
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Peter Yang posted on 2015/06/12Ever wondered about Singlish, that unique Singaporean English creole? Dive into a fascinating interview that breaks down its Hokkien influences, casual conversation style, and even those quirky particles like 'meh'! You'll get a fantastic dose of Singapore culture while picking up practical language insights.
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