anticipate
US /ænˈtɪsəˌpet/
UK /æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To expect or look ahead to something positively
- To be aware of something that might happen
B1TOEICMorebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Moredetective
US /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
UK /dɪˈtektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who investigates and solves crimes
- A story or film about a detective solving a crime.
- Adjective
- Relating to the work of a detective.
- Relating to the detection of crime.
A2Moredivisive
US /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
UK /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing division or disagreement
C1Morefrom the dead
US /frəm ðə dɛd/
UK /frəm ðə ded/
- other
- Returned to life after being dead.
B2Morehangover
US /ˈhæŋoʊvər/
UK /ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
C1Morein 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.
C1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Morepun
US /pʌn/
UK /pʌn/
- Noun
- Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a joke with a word with a double meaning
C1Moreresolution
US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- End part of a story resolving the conflict
- Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Morewith open arms
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
A1More
Vocabulary
- from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
- pun: Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- dead: Not alive
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
- divisive: Causing division or disagreement
- doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
- angry: Having a strong feeling of being upset
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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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Sherlock: Mark Gatiss and Amanda Abbington on Holmes' return from the dead
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張瑜庭 posted on 2016/05/28Ever wondered how Sherlock made that epic comeback? Dive behind the scenes of 'The Empty Hearse' with Mark Gatiss and Amanda Abbington as they spill the tea on Sherlock's return from the dead! You'll pick up on natural dialogue and get a feel for the show's unique dark humor, all while enjoying a peek into this beloved BBC series.
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