Explain the meaning
loaf
bread that is shaped and baked in a single piece and can be sliced for eating
scene
/siːn/
I wish I had the courage to pursue my passions without fear of judgment or failure when I was a student
I wish I had had the courage to pursue my passions without fear of judgment or failure when I was a student
to agree to share the cost of something, especially a meal
go Dutch
spanner
a metal tool with a shaped end, used to turn nuts and bolts
mimic
/ˈmɪm.ɪk/
I decided to splash on a luxurious vacation to treat myself after months of hard work.
I decided to splash out on a luxurious vacation to treat myself after months of hard work.
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem:
Scientists are hoping for a _______________ in the search for a cure for cancer.
breakthrough
the cutting edge
the most modern stage of development in a particular type of work or activity
Euro
/ˈjʊə.rəʊ/
Luckily she had saved some money for a cloudy day.
Luckily she had saved some money for a rainy day.
If an unwanted or unpleasant event _______, it seems likely to happen soon and causes worry:
Her final exams are _______ing.
loom
chicken out
to decide not to do something because you are too frightened
consequence
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
In the short term, it unlikely that robots will replace humans entirely.
In the short term, it is unlikely that robots will replace humans entirely.
stubborn
mulish
commitments
a promise or firm decision to do something
cuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/
As the project deadline approached, there were still a few loose endings that needed to be tied up, causing a bit of last-minute stress among the team.
As the project deadline approached, there were still a few loose ends that needed to be tied up, causing a bit of last-minute stress among the team.
(especially of a tune or song) pleasing and easy to remember
catchy