arrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
A2Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Moredeath
US /dɛθ/
UK /deθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone dies; the end of life
- The cause or manner of someone dying.
A2Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredivide
US /dɪˈvaɪd/
UK /dɪ'vaɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- To separate something into equal pieces
- Noun
- A separation or distinction.
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefactor
US /ˈfæktɚ/
UK /'fæktə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that influences a result
- Transitive Verb
- To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
- To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
from time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein good health
US /ɪn ɡʊd hɛlθ/
UK /in ɡud helθ/
- Adjective
- Being in a state of physical and mental well-being; not sick or injured.
- Phrase
- In a healthy condition; showing no signs of illness.
A1Morelurk
US /lɜ:rk/
UK /lɜ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
B2TOEICMoreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreparadox
US /ˈpærəˌdɑks/
UK /'pærədɒks/
- Noun
- Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
B2Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerelative
US /ˈrɛlətɪv/
UK /ˈrelətɪv/
- Adjective
- Measured or considered in comparison to another
- (Grammar) referring to words that appear earlier
- Countable Noun
- Members of the family
- Humans or animals sharing the same family history
A2Moresignificantly
US /sɪɡˈnɪfəkəntlɪ/
UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is important or noticeable
- In a way that is meaningful
A2Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Morevictim
US /ˈvɪktɪm/
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/
- Noun
- Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in good health: Being in a state of physical and mental well-being; not sick or injured.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- black and white
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- due to: Because of; owing to
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- factor: Something that influences a result
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
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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-Ed】How statistics can be misleading - Mark Liddell
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黃于珍 posted on 2016/04/14Ever wondered how statistics can sometimes tell a twisted story? This video dives into the fascinating world of the Simpsons Paradox and lurking variables, showing you how data bias can sneak in and change everything! You'll boost your vocabulary with some advanced terms while learning to spot misleading information like a pro.
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