against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Moreagnostic
US /æɡˈnɑstɪk/
UK /ægˈnɒstɪk/
- Noun
- Person who is undecided about the existence of God
- Adjective
- Being undecided about the existence of God
C1Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreatheist
US /ˈeθiɪst/
UK /ˈeɪθiɪst/
- Noun
- Person who does not believe in a god or gods
B2Morebacon
US /ˈbekən/
UK /ˈbeɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salted meat from a pig
B1Morebaptism
US /ˈbæpˌtɪzəm/
UK /ˈbæptɪzəm/
- Noun
- Bathing someone in water to make them a Christian
C1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebelief system
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
B2Morecatholic
US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/
UK /ˈkæθlɪk/
- Adjective
- One of many Christian belief systems
- Noun
- Person believing in the Catholic church
B2Morech
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Abbreviation for Chapter
C1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclap
US /klæp/
UK /klæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- Noun
- A loud sound made by striking your hands together
B1Morecome 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
A1Morecommunicate
US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/
UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give and exchange information
- To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
A2Morecommunication
US /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃən/
UK /kəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Talking to people; giving information to people
- The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
A2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecontemplate
US /ˈkɑntəmˌplet/
UK /'kɒntəmpleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider whether you will do something
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Moredeity
US /ˈdiɪti/
UK /ˈdeɪəti/
- Noun
- A god or goddess
- A divine being; a supernatural being considered divine or sacred.
C1Moredialogue
US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/
UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conversation between two or more individuals
- A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
B1Moredoom
US /dum/
UK /du:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Certain of the failure or destruction of
- Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
- Transitive Verb
- To make failure, defeat or death certain for
B2Morefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMorefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morego together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehallelujah
US /ˌhæləˈlujə/
UK /ˌhælɪˈlu:jə/
- Noun
- Shout or song of praise to God
C1Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Moreimam
US /ɪˈmɑm/
UK /ɪ'mɑ:m/
- Noun
- Muslim priest or leader
C1Morein a corner
US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
B1Morein different ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
A1Morein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Moreislam
US /ɪsˈlɑm,ɪz- /
UK /ˈɪzlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
C2Morejew
US
UK
- Noun
- One of a people whose religion is Judaism
C2Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
live and let live
US /lɪv ænd let lɪv/
UK /lɪv ænd let lɪv/
- other
- Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
B2Morelive my life
US
UK
- Phrase
- To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
A1Moremadonna
US /məˈdɑ:nə/
UK /məˈdɒnə/
- Proper Noun
- A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
B2Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moremeditating
US /'medɪteɪtɪŋ/
UK /'medɪteɪtɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
- To spend time in quiet thought for relaxation or religious purposes.
B2Moremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremosque
US /mɑ:sk/
UK /mɒsk/
- Noun
- Muslim temple or place of worship
B1Moremuslim
US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/
UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to Islam
C2Moreorthodox
US /ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/
UK /ˈɔ:θədɔks/
- Adjective
- Believing in and following traditions; traditional
- Generally thought to be correct or true
B2Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
out 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.
A1Morepastor
US /ˈpæstɚ/
UK /'pɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun
- Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepreacher
US /ˈpritʃər/
UK /ˈpri:tʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
B1Morepriest
US /prist/
UK /pri:st/
- Countable Noun
- Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
B1Moreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMorereligion
US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
A2Morereligious
US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
B1Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMorereverend
US /'revərənd/
UK /'revərənd/
- Noun
- Form of address for certain Christian priests
B2Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMorescripture
US /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/
UK /ˈskrɪptʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Holy books of a particular religion
B2Moreshrine
US /ʃraɪn/
UK /ʃraɪn/
- Noun
- Religious place that honors a person or saint
B2Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morespiritual
US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- Noun
- Religious song from the southern united states
A2Morestrict
US /strɪkt/
UK /strɪkt/
- Adjective
- Tending to enforce rules; severe
- (Of orders) that must be obeyed
A2Moresynagogue
US /ˈsɪnəˌɡɑɡ,-ˌɡɔɡ/
UK /'sɪnəɡɒɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Place of worship in the Jewish religion
C1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink 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 God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moretorah
US /'tɔ:rɑ:/
UK /'tɔ:rɑ:/
- Proper Noun
- First five books of the Hebrew Scripture
C2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewith God
US /wɪθ gɑd/
UK /wɪθ gɒd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
B1Moreworship
US /ˈwɚʃɪp/
UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take part in a religious service
- To show great respect towards a god or goddess
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- got to: To arrive at some place
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- at least: As a minimum
- against you: In opposition to you.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
- check out
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- other places: Different locations or areas
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for instance: As an example.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- live and let live: Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- material: Cloth; fabric
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- respect: To follow the established rules
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- meditating: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- live: To be alive
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- atheist: Person who does not believe in a god or gods
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- deity: A god or goddess
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
- orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
- preacher: One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
- scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
- agnostic: Person who is undecided about the existence of God
- baptism: Bathing someone in water to make them a Christian
- synagogue: Place of worship in the Jewish religion
- islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
- jew: One of a people whose religion is Judaism
- reverend: Form of address for certain Christian priests
- imam: Muslim priest or leader
- hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God
- madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
- torah: First five books of the Hebrew Scripture
- ch: Abbreviation for Chapter
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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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US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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How to have a conversation about RELIGION in English
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梁信捷 posted on 2016/12/17Ever wondered how to discuss different faiths respectfully in English? This video is your go-to guide, packed with essential vocabulary for interfaith dialogue and polite phrases for navigating sensitive topics. You'll learn practical language for discussing beliefs, places of worship, and more, making you feel confident in any conversation!
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