Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- have to: Must do
- blow out: (Of tire) to explode
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- material: Cloth; fabric
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- blow: To move something using air
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- click: To work well with someone or something
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- sore: An open or raised painful spot on the skin
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
- offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- satisfy: To make someone happy because they got their wish
- participle: Nonfinite form of the verb, e.g. -ing or -ed forms
- supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
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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
A2 Elementary
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郭璧如 posted on 2017/01/23Ever wanted to chat about the big game like a true fan? This video is your ultimate guide to sports vocabulary, from score phrases to exciting slang like 'blowout' and 'nail-biter'! You'll pick up essential phrases and even a grammar tip on the passive voice, making your conversations about sports way more engaging.
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