absorb
US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
UK /əb'sɔ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
B1TOEICMorecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoredrain
US /dren/
UK /dreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- Something that depletes resources or energy.
- Transitive Verb
- To empty or remove liquid from
- To use up the energy/ money/power of something
B1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
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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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Flora Hu posted on 2015/11/15Ever wondered about the magic of walking barefoot outdoors for better sleep and energy? This video dives into the simple yet powerful practice of Earthing, sharing practical tips like using an Earthing mat at home to help relieve pain and boost your well-being. You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary and learn easy sentence structures to talk about this energizing life hack!
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