v = to leave a place, thing or person forever = bỏ rơi, ruồng bỏ
We had to abandon the car.
By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.
adj = morally very bad = ghê tởm, đáng ghét
Racism of any kind is abhorrent to me.
v = to take something in, especially gradually = hút, hấp thu
In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat.
adj = more than enough = dư thừa
There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
adj = eager to own and collect things = thích tích của, thích sư tầm
acquisitiveness is a natural human instinct
adj = as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit = đủ, đầy đủ
This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
n = the arrival of an event, invention or person = sự ra đời của 1 người hay 1 phát minh
[Cuộc sống tại Anh quốc đã biến đổi bởi sự ra đời của đầu máy hơi nước]
Life in Britain was transformed by the advent of the steam engine.
n = a difficult or unlucky situation or event = vận đen, sự bất hạnh
She was always cheerful in adversity.
v [+V-ing] = to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something = biện hộ, bào chữa
She advocates tak ing a more long-term view.
v = to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence or adverse effect = có thể, có đủ sức, có đủ khả năng, có đủ điều kiện (để làm gì)
Poor people are often unable to afford adequate heating in the winter
v = to state that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof = đưa ra luận điều rằng
The two men allege (that) the police forced them to make false confessions.
v = to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe = làm giảm bớt, làm nhẹ bớt
_Exercise is among the factors found to help alleviate stress
n = the amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose: = tiền trợ cấp, tiền cấp phép
He gets a small allowance from his father — just enough to live on until he starts to earn money.
adj = having a strong wish to be successful, powerful or rich = tham vọng, nhiều hoài bão
He's very ambitious for his children (= He wants them to be successful) .
n = a specially equipped motor vehicle, airplane, ship, etc., for carrying sick or injured people, usually to a hospital. = xe cứu thương
The police and ambulances deal with emergencies
n = any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure = tiện nghi
The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities.
n = the study of the human race, its culture and society and its physical development , belong human beings = nhân loại học
anthropological research/fieldwork
n = an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening = sự lo lắng
n = eagerness to do something = lòng ao ước
Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school
n = an organization or system, especially a political one, a set of equipment = bộ máy, máy móc thiết bị
People are beginning to realize that the apparatus of government is costly
v = when a lot of people are asked to give money, information or help = kêu gọi
They're launching an appeal to raise money for famine victims.
adj = based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason = thất thường
In one case, a murderer may go to prison for life, while another may be set free; it all seems completely arbitrary
n = the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing and keeping them in good condition = hàng không
Orville and Wilbur Wright were aviation trail blazers.
adv = below; in or to a lower place, position = bên dưới
Masks are what they seem to be; not so the faces beneath them
v = curve = gập, bẻ gập
I bent down and picked up the coins lying on the road.
n = a list of the books and articles that have been used by someone when writing a particular book or article = thư mục trong thư viện
Other sources of information are found in the bibliography at the end of this article.
n = to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way = duy trì nòi giống
His main income comes from breeding cattle.
n = money and possessions, especially a large amount of money used for starting a new business = tiền vốn
n = a city which is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area = thủ đô
She leaves her capital untouched in the bank and lives off the interest.
adj = of the heart or heart disease = thuộc về các bệnh về tim
adj + arrest = a condition in which the heart stops beating
Could regular screening prevent sudden cardiac arrests?
n = the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war = sự chém giết, sự tàn sát
The Battle of the Somme was a scene of dreadful carnage.
n = the use of force to persuade someone to do something which they are unwilling to do = sự ép buộc
[Anh ta cho là cảnh sát đã dùng sự ép buộc để lấy được lời khai bất hợp pháp]
He claimed the police had used coercion, threats and promises to illegally obtain the statement.
n = the act or process of knowing; perception. = sự nhận thức
a book on human learning, memory and cognition
cognitional, adjective
noncognition, noun
selfcognition, noun
v = to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building = tưởng niệm, tưởng nhớ
Gathered all together in this church, we commemorate those who lost their lives in the great war.
v = to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work = ủy nhiệm, ủy thác
The newspaper commissioned a series of articles on the worst excesses of the fashion industry.
v = to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem = đền bù, bồi thường
Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries.
v = to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it = thêm vào, bổ xung
using technology to complement health care system
v = to act according to an order, set of rules or request = tuân theo, làm theo
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.
v = to imagine something = nghỉ rằng
v = to invent a plan or an idea = đưa ra phát minh hay ý tưởng
v = to become pregnant = có thai
I think my uncle still conceives of me as a four-year-old.
n = temporary damage to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violent shaking = chấn động não
He's been a bit dizzy and confused since the accident. Do you think it's mild concussion?
n = sweets, small pieces of sweet food, made with sugar) or chocolates = kẹo
n = aggrement , permission or agreement = sự đồng ý, sự bằng lòng
[Họ không thể nào công bố tên bạn mà không có sự đồng ý của bạn]
They can't publish your name without your consent.
adj = always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way = kiên định, không thay đổi
adj + with = in agreement with other facts = phù hợp với
There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude
What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police.
adj = perfect, or complete in every way = tài/giỏi tột bậc
He's a consummate athlete
v = to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; = chuyên chở, vận chuyển
I cannot find language of sufficient energy to convey my sense of the sacredness of private integrity
n = substances that you put on your face or body which are intended to improve its appearance = mỹ phẩm
We sell a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries at a very reasonable price.
n = to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short loud sound = chứng ho
The smoke made me cough.
v = to give advice, especially on social or personal problems = tư vấn, chỉ bảo
The man should seek counseling.(mang nghĩa tư vấn bệnh lý
n = [fomal] = advice = lời khuyên
I should have listened to my father's wise counsel
n = a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part which is used for lifting and moving heavy objects = cần trục
The crane lifted the container off the ship.
n = a standard by which you judge, decide about or deal with something = tiêu chuẩn
The Health Service should not be judged by financial criteria alone.
adj = connected with cooking or kitchens = thuộc về bếp núc
My culinary skills are rather limited, I'm afraid
v = to end at a particular point = lên đến cực điểm, kết thúc ở
A gun battle which culminated in the death of two police officers
v = to control or limit something that is not wanted = kiếm chế
[Chính phủ cần hành động để kiềm chế trốn thuế]
The Government should act to curb tax evasion.
n = the legal right or duty to care for someone or something = quyền nuôi dưỡng
n = the state of being kept in prison, especially while waiting to go to court for trial = sự giam cầm, bắt giam
The court gave custody of the child to the father.
You will be remanded in custody until your trial.
v = Cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.= lừa đảo, lừa dối
The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.
n = something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat = món ăn ngon
In some parts of the world, sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy
v = to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else = phá hủy, kéo đổ
A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built.
v = = thương, xót xa
[Anh ta nói rằng anh ta xót xa mọi sự bạo lực]
He said that he deplored all violence.
adv = without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by = mặc dù, bất chấp
Despite substantial funding, results have been disappointing
adj = devastating , causing, or wanting to cause, damage = phá hủy, tán phá , hủy diệt
[dih-struhk-tiv] =The destructive power of nuclear weapons
destructively, adverb
destructiveness, destructivity, noun
interdestructive, adjective
interdestructively, adverb
interdestructiveness, noun
v = to prevent from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something by making it difficult for them to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it = ngăn cản , làm nản lòng
High prices are deterring many young people from buy ing houses.
adj = causing harm or damage = có hại, bất lợi
[de-truh-men-tl] = The recession has a detrimental effect on business
detrimental·ty, detrimentalness, noun
detrimentally, adverb
nondetrimental, adjective
nondetrimentally, adverb
v = to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage = tàn phá
[dev-uh-steyt] Oil spills arr having a devastating efffect on coral reefs in ocean
devastative, adjective
devastator, noun
undevastated, adjective
v = spread out and not directed in one place = khuyêch tán
a diffuse light
v = to decide that something or someone is not worth considering or giving attention = coi nhẹ, đánh giá thấp
[Bạn không nên coi nhẹ khả năng anh ta trở lại]
You shouldn't discount the possibility of him coming back.
v = to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category = phân biệt, đối xử phân biệt
The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives.
n = a state in which there is no equality and similarity = sự chênh lệch, sự không bằng nhau
The wide disparity between rich and poor was highlighted.
n,v = to disagree with something that someone says = (cuộc) bàn cãi, tranh luận
Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period.
v = to spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people = phổ biến
It is the mission of the press to disseminate intellect and at the same time destroy receptivity to it.
v = o change something from its usual, original, natural or intended meaning, condition or shape = bóp méo, xuyên tạc
My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.
v = o feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen = kinh sợ, kinh hãi, nghĩ đến mà sợ
[Anh ta đang sợ thi bằng lái — anh ta chắc rằng anh ta sẽ rớt]
He's dreading his driving test — he's sure he's going to fail.
n = a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home = chỗ ở, nhà ở
There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country.
adj = strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way = người lập dị
eccentric behaviour
v = to cause someone to feel nervous, worried or uncomfortable = làm rối loạn
His bad table manners embarrassed her.
v = to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for = biển thủ, tham ô
She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity.
adj = famous, respected or important = nổi tiếng, kiệt xuất
an eminent historian
v = to suffer something difficult, unpleasant or painful = chịu đựng
We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.
v = to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted = bắt buộc
It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.
adj = extremely large = cực lớn
He earns an enormous salary.
v = to happen after something else, especially as a result of it = xảy ra sau đó
He married in 1782, and in the ensuing years produced a wealth of new music.
v = to make something necessary, or to involve something = đòi hỏi, đưa đến
a high position entails great responsibility
n = verve = sự hăng hái, nhiệt tình
He shows marked enthusiasm for his studies.
n = the right to guaranteed benefits under a government program = quyền, sự được phép làm
pension/holiday entitlements
n = the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time = bệnh dịch
an epidemic disease: bệnh dịch
n = calmness and self-control, especially after a shock or disappointment or in a difficult situation = sự bình thản
He received the news of his mother's death with remarkable equanimity.
n = a state of balance = sự cân bằng
The disease destroys much of the inner-ear, disturbing the animal's equilibrium.
the country's economic equilibrium
adj = containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong= sai lầm, sai xót
Their conclusions are quite erroneous.
n = the basic or most important idea or quality of something = bản chất, cốt yếu, tính chất
The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.
n = an act or instance of escaping, avoiding, or shirking something: evasion of one's duty = sự lẩn trốn
n = equanimity= tính điềm đạm
he has a very even temperament
v = redolent (adj) = to make someone remember something or feel an emotion = gợi lên
[Cái mùi đó luôn luôn gợi lên kỷ niểm về trường cũ của tôi]
That smell always evokes memories of my old school.
v = to make something which is already bad worse = làm trầm trọng thêm
This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.
v = to make something seem larger, more important, better or worse than it really is = thổi phồng, phóng đại
Demand for satellite television has been greatly exaggerated.
adj = too much = quá mức
[tập thể dục quá sức có thể gây ra các vấn đề về sức khỏe]
Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems.
n =a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people = cuộc du ngoạn
[Cuộc du ngoạn hàng năm của năm nay sẽ là Lincoln]
This year's annual excursion will be to Lincoln.
n = when something or someone exists = sự tồn tại
Many people question the existence of God.
n = expert knowledge in particular subject = kiến thức chuyên môn
The variety of technology requires a wide range of expertise.
v = to make public something bad or dishonest = phơi bày
The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.
n = aborting a female foetus after its sex has been determined = phá thai theo giới tính (muốn sinh con trai)
n = any of various types of organism which get their food from decaying material or other living things = nấm nói chung (mushroom là loại có nón to)
Mushrooms and mould are funguses.
adj = willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected = rộng lượng, khoan hồng
It was most generous of you to lend me the money.
n = an illness like a cold = cảm sốt
n = when people are friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors = lòng mến khách
The local people showed me great hospitality.
n = the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean, especially to prevent disease = vệ sinh
Poor standards of hygiene mean that the disease spreads fast.
n = an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved = giả thuyết
Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.
adj = not having enough knowledge, understanding or information about something = không biết về cái gì đó
Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant about current politics.
adj1 = happening or done without delay or very soon after something else = trực tiếp
adj2 = describes something or someone that is close to, or is a cause of or an effect of, something or someone else = gần gũi
There are few facilities in the immediate area.
adj = extremely important or urgent; needing to be done or given attention immediately = cấp bách
[ + that ] The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured.
[ + to infinitive ] It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.
v = to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received = áp đặt
The council has imposed a ban on alcohol in the city parks.
v = to put someone into an official position with a ceremony = khánh thành, khai trương
[rạp hát mới đc khánh thành bởi thị trưởng]
The new theatre was inaugurated by the marjor
n = lack of interest in someone or something = sự bàng quang, sự thờ ơ
Many native speakers of a language show indifference to/towards grammatical points.
adj = naturally existing in a place or country rather than arriving from another place = bản xứ, nội địa
Government provides flexible funding that meets Indigenous business needs
adj = Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without them = không thể thiếu
Soil is one of the most important and essential natural resources
adj = unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary = không tránh được, chắc chắn xảy ra
an inevitable conclusion.
v =to seek information by questioning = điều tra
to inqure a person
adj = complete and in the original state = không đụng chạm, còn nguyên vẹn
The church was destroyed in the bombing but the altar survived intact.
n = a very educated person whose interests are studying and other activities that involve careful thinking and mental effort = người trí thức, người lao động trí thức
adj = relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas = (thuộc) trí óc; vận dụng trí óc
labors including physical and intellectual have rights to work until they're 60 years old
n = an explanation or opinion of what something means = sự giải thích
[Những giấc mơ mang tính mở để giải thích]
Dreams are open to interpretation.
v = when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period = sự dán đoạn
Another point you could include is how to deal with interruptions
n =an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army. = sự xâm lược, xâm lấn, xâm chiếm
n = someone who owns land, often a lot of land = địa chủ
n = a gift of personal property by will , something that is a part of your history or which stays from an earlier time = di sản, vật để lại
The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.
v = to make a law affecting sth = lập luật, lập pháp
They promised to legislate against cigarette advertising.
v = If something lessens or is lessened, it becomes less strong = làm giảm đi, nhỏ đi
A healthy diet can lessen the risk of heart disease.
v = to take a long time to leave or disappear = kéo dài, dai dẳng
The smell from the fire still lingered days later.
adj = to be unwilling to do something = ghét,không thích, miễn cưỡng
[Họ rõ ràng là miễn cưỡng để cô ta rời đi.]
They were obviously loath to let her leave.
adj = extremely large = to lớn, như voi ma mút
Cleaning up the city-wide mess is going to be a mammoth task .
v = to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly = lôi kéo, vận động (bằng mánh khóe)
v = to control something using the hands = thao tác bằng tay
Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.
v = to treat someone or something as if they are not important = cho là không quan trọng, bị cách ly
[Người da đen trong thập niên 50 rất bị cách ly/coi nhẹ]
black people in the 50s were very marginalized
adj = = thuộc về người mẹ
maternal love
n = the state of being completely grown physically = tính trưởng thành, tình trạng trưởng thành
The fruit will reach maturity in a few days.
v = to think calm thoughts in order to relax or as a religious activity = ngẫm nghĩ, trầm ngâm
Sophie meditates for 20 minutes every day.
adv = used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more = đơn thuần, chỉ là
I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
adj = not violent, severe or extreme = dịu nhẹ
She can't accept even mild criticism of her work
adj = assisting or intended to assist the memory. = dễ nhớ
adj = very important because of effects on future events = quan trọng,trọng yếu
the momentous news of the President's death
v = to cause someone to behave in a particular way = thúc đẩy
He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people.
adj = generous, very generous with money = hào phóng
[Một học sinh cũ đã quyên góp một số tiền hào phóng cho trường học]
A former student has donated a munificent sum of money to the college.
adj = needed in order to achieve a particular result = cần thiết
He lacks the necessary skills for the job.
v = to give not enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility = thờ ơ, bỏ bê, sao lãng, ko chú ý
It would not be complete if we neglected to include the last reason here
v = to stop something from having an effect = trung hòa, làm mất tác dụng
to neutralize an acid/odour
adj = = du cư, nay đây mai đó
a nomadic life
n = belief or idea = ý kiến, quan điểm
The programme makers reject the notion that seeing violence on television has a harmful effect on children.
adj = describes something, especially a gas or other substance, that is poisonous or very harmful = độc hại
They died from inhaling noxious fumes.
n = a room or place set apart for young children = nhà trẻ
n = a tall stone column with four sloping sides and a pointed top, made in honour of an important person or event = đài tưởng niệm
adj = not clear and difficult to understand or see = tối tăm, không rõ ràng
[Các chính sách chính thức vừa thay đổi, vì những lý do mà vẫn không rõ ràng]
Official policy has changed, for reasons that remain obscure.
n = the act of watching sb/sth carefully for a period of time = sự quan sát, theo dõi
[Cảnh sát đã theo dõi anh ta trong vài tuần]
The police have had him under observation for several weeks.
adj = best; most likely to bring success or advantage =tối ưu
[Nhiệt độ tối ưu cho sự phát triển của ấu trùng là nằm trong khoảng 18-26 độ]
The optimal temperature for the development of larvae is in the range 18-26 C.
adj = hopeful; believing that good things will happen in the future = lạc quan
She is optimistic about her chances of winning a gold medal.
adj = not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual = thông thường
Her last concert appearance in Britain was no ordinary
n = when you love your country and are proud of it = lòng yêu nước
Everything from the military to media has been Americanized to induce patriotism amongst Americans
v = become conscious of, to become aware of through the senses = hiểu,nhận thức, lĩnh hội
How do the French perceive the British?
adj = asting for a long time or difficult to get rid of = dai dẳng, bền bỉ
Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough.
v = to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to them and making them believe it = làm cho tin, thuyết phục
[Anh ta đang cố gắng thuyết phục các doanh nghiệp nước ngoài đâu tư vào dự án]
He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project
adj = revelant , relating directly to the subject being considered = thích hợp, đúng chỗ, đi thẳng vào vấn đề
Chapter One is pertinent to the post-war period.
adj = crucial importance = trọng yếu, then chốt
Business play a pivotal role in employing people
n = an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad or difficult one = cảnh ngộ (mang nghĩa khó khăn)
There are better ways to highlight the plight of the homeless.
adj = possible when the necessary conditions exist = tiềm năng
What are the potential benefits of these proposals?
n = the way that something has been done in the past which therefore shows that it is the correct way = tiền lệ
Would it be breaking with precedent for the bride to make a speech?
adj = very careful and accurate, especially about small details = chính xác, tỉ mỉ
Years of doing meticulous research had made her very precise in her working methods.
adj = showing an unreasonable dislike for something or someone = thành kiến với ai/cái gì
The campaign is designed to make people less prejudiced about AIDS.
adj = very much respected and admired, usually because of being important = uy tín, có thanh thế
a prestigious university
She says she can't understand why anyone would want to sell such a prestigious item
n = a person who states they have a right to the high position that someone else has, although other people disagree with this = người đòi hỏi, người yêu sách
The rebel forces are led by the pretender to the throne
adj = felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way = (vấn đề) sâu sắc
[pruh-found] = The profound effects of television
adj = describes ideas or systems which are new and modern, encouraging change in society or in the way that things are done = tiến bộ, tiến lên
The left of the party is pressing for a more progressive social policy.
adj = The issue was given great prominence in the press. = chú ý đặc biệt, nổi bật
The issue was given great prominence in the press.
adv = quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time = ngay lập tức, không chậm trễ
We try to answer readers' letters as promptly
v = propagate = truyền bá
v = to announce something publicly, especially a new law = ban hành (liuật)
The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year.
v = [formal] to spread opinions, lies or religions among a lot of people = truyền bá
The government have tried to propagate the belief that this is a just war.
n + of sth = a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action = người đề nghị, người đề xuất
He is one of the leading proponents of capital punishment.
n = a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.= sự thịnh vượng, sự thành công
The war was followed by a long period of peace and prosperity.
adj = avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful = cẩn trọng,không ngoan
It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
n = when you follow someone or something to try to catch them = sự đi tìm, sự theo đuổi
Three people have been killed in high-speed pursuits by the police recently.
n = race discriminate = phân biệt chủng tộc
The authorities are taking steps to combat/fight/tackle racism in schools. .
adj = relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme = gốc, căn bản
We need to make some radical changes to our operating procedures.
adj = agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible = có lý , phải lẽ
a rational plan for economic development.
adj = evoke (v) = gợi lại
[Bài thơ này gợi nhớ về Shakespeare]
This verse is redolent of Shakespeare
v,n = to make an improvement, especially by changing a person's behaviour or the structure of something = (sự)cải cách, sửa đổi
Who will reform Britain's unfair electoral system?
n = a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious or economic reasons or because of a war = người lánh nạn
Thousands of refugees fled across the border.
v = to say something again, once or several times = nói lại, lập lại
The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
n = a running or swimming race between two or more teams in which each person in the team runs or swims part of the race = chạy đua tiếp sức
Julia Immonen was awarded her relay place
adj = correct or suitable for a particular purpose = thích hợp, thích đáng | liên quan
[giáo dục nên liên quan/thích hợp đến nhu cầu của trẻ]
Education should be relevant to the child's needs.
adj = Something or someone that is reliable can be trusted or believed because they work or behave well in the way you expect = đáng tin cậy
Many people question whether data obtained from animals can be reliably applied to humans
adj + to inf = not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it = miễn cưỡng
[Nhiều bậc cha mẹ cảm thấy miễn cưỡng để nói chuyện cởi mở với con cái của họ]
Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
n = a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty = phương thuốc, cách điều trị
v = to do something to correct or improve something that is wrong = cứu chữa , sửa chữa
[Sai lầm này phải được khắc phục ngay lập tức.]
This mistake must be remedied immediately.
n = the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away = phần còn lại
She cut off the best meat and threw away the residue.
adj = able to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc = có khả năng phục hồi nhanh (thể chất, tinh thật)
v = to fight against something or someone that is attacking you = kháng cự
The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.
n = a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant = sự trì hoãn
Clouds now and again
give a soul some respite from
moon-gazing—behold.
v = to keep or continue to have something = giữ lại, tiếp tục
She has lost her battle to retain control of the company
v = to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret. = để lộ
Children show scars like medals. Lovers use them as secrets to reveal. A scar is what happens when the word is made flesh.
to have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject = xoay quanh ai hay cái gì
[Cuộc tranh luận xoay quanh các vấn đề chăm sóc trẻ em]
The conversation revolved around childcare problems.
adj = careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe =nghiêm khắc, khắc khe
rigorous testing/checking/methods
adj = positive and hopeful = lạc quan, hy vọng
They are less sanguine about the prospects for peace.
n = the systems for taking dirty water and other waste products away from buildings in order to protect people's health = hệ thống vệ sinh
Many illnesses in these temporary refugee camps are the result of inadequate sanitation.
adj = containing a serious detailed study of a subject = uyên thâm, học rộng
The issue has given rise to much scholarly debate.
v = to keep sb away from contact with other people = tách biệt, tách xa ra
They secluded themselves from the society
v = to go and live somewhere, especially permanently = làm ăn, sinh sống
[Sau khi họ cưới, họ sinh sống ở Brighton]
After they got married, they settled in Brighton.
v = to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture = co lại
This cloth will not shrink if washed in lukewarm water.
n = special meaning = quan trọng, có ý nghĩa đặng biệt
Do you think that look he gave you had any significance?
adj = happening or being done at exactly the same time = đồng thời, cùng một lúc
There were several simultaneous explosions in different cities.
v = to rise very quickly to a high level =
All night long fireworks soared into the sky.
adj = able to be dissolved to form a solution = hòa tan được
soluble aspirins
adj = coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned = tự phát, tự ý
His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand.
n,v = to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, = nói lắp, kẻ nói lắp
"Wh-when can we g-go?" she stammered.
v = become very weak or die because there is not enough food to eat = chết đói
Thousands are estimated to have starved to death
v = to store or hide something, especially a large amount = cất, giấu
Stashing the gun is illegal
n = a substance, such as a drug, which makes the mind or body more active = chất kích thích
Caffeine, which is found in coffee and tea, is a mild stimulant.
v = to state exactly how something must be or must be done = quy định
[Luật quy định rằng xe mới phải có dây an toàn cho tài xế và mọi hành khách]
The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger.
n = a force or influence that stretches, pulls or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage = sự căng thẳng
After three years, their marriage was beginning to show signs of strain.
adj = very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention = nổi bật (vấn đề nổi bật)
Another striking reason which is worth considering here is that + clause
v = to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something = cố gắng, gắng sức
It is true that many students struggle to write good essays
adj = quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: = dịu, khẽ
After the argument he was much more subdued.
adj = large in size, value or importance = giàu có, có chất lượng hoặc quan trọng
Desipte substantial funding, results have been disappointing
v = to be enough = đủ, đáp ứng đủ
One example will suffice to illustrate the point
adj = making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong = đáng nghi, mập mờ
Her behaviour was very suspicious
v = larger than usual = phình ra, căng ra
their pot of cash has been swollen by 43%.
The stream is swollen because of the heavy rain.
n = any feeling of illness or physical or mental change which is caused by a particular disease = triệu chứng bệnh
He's complaining of all the usual flu symptoms — a high temperature, headache and so on.
n = a short description of the contents of something such as a film or book = bảng tóm tắt
adj = describes products that are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product = tổng hợp
synthetic rubber
v = Contaminate or pollute = làm hư hỏng, làm nhơ
His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal.
v = to match or agree with something else = phù hợp, ăn khớp
Your plans don't tally with mine.
n = a record or count of a number of things = bản kiểm ghê ghi lại số lượng của cái gì đó
Will you keep a tally of the number of customers going in and out?
n = a charge or list of charges either for services or on goods entering a country = thuế quan, biểu thuế quan
the aim of removing all tariff barriers
n = a person who pays rent for the use of land or a building = người thuê nhà, thuê đất
conflicts that might arise between landlord and tenant
adj = very good , used to emphasize the great amount or degree of something = khủng khiếp, kinh khủng
a terrific opportunity
You look terrific!
It is terrifically exciting
n = the quality of something that can be decided by touch = kết cấu bề mặt
This artificial fabric has the texture of silk.
adj = describes a problem or subject that is difficult to deal with = (vấn đề ) hóc búa
[thawr-nee] The thorny problems created by increased use of computers in offices
thornily, adverb
thorniness, noun
unthorny, adjective
adv = completely, very much = hoàn toàn, hoàn hảo
I thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
adj = having little value or importance = tầm thường, kém quan trọng
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a trivial matter .
n = a very wealthy or powerful businessman = nhà doanh nghiệp lớn, ông trùm
a business/property/shipping tycoon
v = to experience something which is unpleasant or which involves a change = chịu, trải qua
The drug is currently undergoing trials in America.
adj = to a level which is more than is necessary, acceptable or reasonable = thái quá
Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer
n = the way in which someone is treated and educated when they are young, especially by their parents, especially in relation to the effect which this has on how they behave and make moral decisions = sự giáo dục, sự dạy dỗ
Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?
n = a space or place which is available to be used = tình trạng trống rỗng, nhà còn trống
We wanted to book a hotel room in July but there were no vacancies.
adj = extremely big = to lớn, bự
n =an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial = phán quyết
In the case of an adverse verdict, the company could lose millions.
adj = the veritable value of...: giá trị thực của...= thực, thực sự
the veritable value of...: giá trị thực của...
prep = used to say that one team or person is competing against another = chống lại
Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.
n = great energy and enthusiasm = sự hăng hái, nhiệt tình
She delivered her speech with tremendous wit and verve.
adj = having been involved in a particular activity for a long time = kỳ cựu
[Cô ta là một nhà hoat động chiến dịch kỳ cựu cho nhân quyền]
She's a veteran campaigner for human rights.
adj = very forceful or energetic = mạnh mẽ, mãnh liệt (not strong)
He takes plenty of vigorous exercise.
adj = descriptions, memories, etc. produce very clear, powerful and detailed images in the mind = sâu sắc, sặc sỡ
She was wearing a vivid pink shirt.
n = a mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its empty centre = vòng xoáy, cơn lốc
to be drawn into the vortex of...: bị cuốn vào trong cơn lốc của...
the vortex of revolution: cơn lốc cách mạng
