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delay

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/dɪˈleɪ/
the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait
Sự chậm trễ; sự trì hoãn
Điều làm trở ngại; sự cản trở.

Ví dụ:

Commuters will face long delays on the roads today.
We apologize for the delay in answering your letter.

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deliberate

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/dɪˈlɪbərət/
done on purpose rather than by accident
[synonym] intentional, planned
Có tính toán, cố ý, chủ tâm.

Ví dụ:

a deliberate act of vandalism
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government.
opposite unintentional

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delighted

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/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
very pleased
rất vui lòng, rất lấy làm mừng

Ví dụ:

I’d be absolutely delighted to come.
‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to)!’
I was delighted that you could stay.

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demand

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/dɪˈmænd/
the desire or need of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use
[opposite] supply
nhu cầu (của khách hàng, thị trường, người tiêu dùng)

Ví dụ:

to meet the demand for a product
There’s an increased demand for organic produce these days.
Demand is exceeding supply.

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demanding

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/dɪˈmændɪŋ/
(of a piece of work) needing a lot of skill, patience, effort, etc
Đòi hỏi khắt khe, đòi hỏi nhiều công sức, thời gian, hoặc sự tỉ mỉ

Ví dụ:

The work is physically demanding.
the most demanding challenge I have ever faced

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demographic

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/ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/
data relating to the population and different groups within it
(Thuộc) Nhân khẩu học.

Ví dụ:

the demographics of radio listeners

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demolish

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/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else
Phá huỷ; đánh đổ, phá dỡ (nhà cửa, v
v
)

Ví dụ:

A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built
The factory is due to be demolished next year.

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demonstrate

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/ˈdemənstreɪt/
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
Chứng minh, giải thích

Ví dụ:

These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working
His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was.

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den

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/den/
the hidden home of some types of wild animal
Hang (thú dữ); sào huyệt (của bọn cướp)

Ví dụ:

a bear’s/lion’s den

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dense

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/dens/
having parts that are close together so that it is difficult to go or see through
Dày đặc, chặt.
Đông đúc; rậm rạp.

Ví dụ:

dense fog
a dense forest

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density

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/ˈdensəti/
the number of people or things in a place when compared with the size of the place
Sự đông đúc, sự trù mật.
Độ dày, mật độ, độ chặt.

Ví dụ:

The area has a high/low population density.
We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.

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dental

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/ˈdentl/
connected with teeth
(Thuộc) răng
(Thuộc) nha khoa.

Ví dụ:

a dental appointment
dental records

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dentistry

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/ˈdentɪstri/
the medical study of the teeth and mouth
Nghề chữa răng, khoa răng.

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departure

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/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the fact of a person or vehicle, etc
leaving somewhere
Sự rời khỏi, sự ra đi, sự khởi hành.

Ví dụ:

There are several departures (= buses, trains, or aircraft leaving) for Paris every day.
Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.

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depict

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/dɪˈpɪkt/
to represent or show something in a picture or story
Vẽ.
Tả, miêu tả.

Ví dụ:

Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.
In the book, he depicts his father as a tyrant.

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deplete

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/dɪˈpliːt/
to reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left
rút sạch, làm cạn kiệt, hút cạn

Ví dụ:

Food supplies were severely depleted.
If we continue to deplete the earth’s natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.

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deploy

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/dɪˈplɔɪ/
to use something or someone, especially in an effective way
triển khai, ứng dụng, đưa vào sử dụng

Ví dụ:

The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys its resources/staff.
My job doesn’t really allow me fully to deploy my skills/talents.

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depression

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/dɪˈpreʃn/
the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future
Trầm cảm, tuyệt vọng

Ví dụ:

She suffered from severe depression after losing her job

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derivative

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/dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
a word or thing that has been developed or produced from another word or thing
Hoá học) Chất dẫn xuất.
(Ngôn ngữ học) Từ phái sinh.

Ví dụ:

‘Happiness’ is a derivative of ‘happy’.
Crack is a highly potent and addictive derivative of cocaine.

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dermatologist

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/ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/
a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases
chuyên gia về chăm sóc da

Ví dụ:

You’re known as a celebrity dermatologist above all – how did you gain recognition?

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despair

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/dɪˈsper/
to stop having any hope that a situation will change or improve
nghĩ là mình đã hết hy vọng, thất vọng, tuyệt vọng.

Ví dụ:

Don’t despair! We’ll think of a way out of this

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destination

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/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent
Nơi gửi tới, nơi đưa tới, nơi đi tới.

Ví dụ:

popular holiday destinations like the Bahamas
to arrive at/reach your destination

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deter

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/dɪˈtɜːr/
to make somebody decide not to do something or continue doing something, especially by making them understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of their actions
Ngăn cản, ngăn chặn, cản trở; làm nản lòng, làm nhụt chí, làm thoái chí

Ví dụ:

I told him I wasn’t interested, but he wasn’t deterred.
The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.

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detergent

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/dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/
a liquid or powder that helps remove dirt, for example from clothes or dishes
các hoá chất làm sạch vết bẩn như bột giặt, nước rửa chén, thuốc tẩy quần áo, v
v

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deteriorate

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/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/
to become worse
trở nên tệ đi, trở nên xấu đi, có chuyển biến xấu

Ví dụ:

She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.
The political situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly.

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determined

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/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
Nhất định, nhất quyết, quả quyết; kiên quyết

Ví dụ:

I’m determined to get this piece of work done today.
I’m determined to succeed.

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deterrent

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/dɪˈtɜːrənt/
(adj)making somebody less likely to do something
(n)something that deters people from doing something
(tính từ)Để ngăn cản, để ngăn chặn, để cản trở
Làm nản lòng, làm nhụt chí, làm thoái chí.
(danh từ)Cái ngăn cản, cái ngăn chặn.
Cái làm nản lòng, cái làm nhụt chí, cái làm thoái chí.

Ví dụ:

a deterrent effect
Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders.

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devastate

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/ˈdevəsteɪt/
to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage
tàn phá, phá hủy, phá phách

Ví dụ:

The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city

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devastating

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/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
causing a lot of damage and destruction (synonym disastrous)
gây tàn phá, phá huỷ, phá phách

Ví dụ:

If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.
The drought has had devastating consequences/effects.

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develop

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/dɪˈveləp/
to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger
tự mình phát triển
to cause something to grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger
phát triển một cái gì đó

Ví dụ:

develop (from something) (into something) The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort
develop something (from something) (into something)She developed the company from nothing.

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devise

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/dɪˈvaɪz/
to invent something new or a new way of doing something
[synonym] think up
Nghĩ ra, đặt (kế hoạch), sáng chế, phát minh
Bày mưu, bày kế, âm mưu, mưu đồ.

Ví dụ:

A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city
He’s good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.

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devote

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/dɪˈvoʊt/
to give an amount of time, attention, etc
to something
dành thời gian, công sức
cho việc gì đó

Ví dụ:

I could only devote two hours a day to the work

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diagnosis

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/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/
a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it
(Y học) Phép chẩn đoán; sự chẩn đoán; lời chẩn đoán.

Ví dụ:

The doctor has made an initial diagnosis

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diesel

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/ˈdiːzl/
a type of heavy oil used as a fuel instead of petrol/gas
dầuđiêzen

Ví dụ:

a diesel engine (= one that burns diesel)
diesel cars/locomotives/trains

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diet

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/ˈdaɪət/
the food that you eat and drink regularly
Đồ ăn thường ngày (của ai)
(Y học) Chế độ ăn uống

Ví dụ:

to have a healthy, balanced diet
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish
to receive advice on diet

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dietitian

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/ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃn/
person whose job is to advise people on what kind of food they should eat to keep healthy
nhà dinh dưỡng học

Ví dụ:

“As a dietitian, I support this soda tax,” Vogliano said

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difficulty

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/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
Sự khó khăn, nỗi khó khăn, nỗi gay go; điều cản trở, điều trở ngại

Ví dụ:

She had great difficulty finding a job.
People with asthma have difficulty in breathing.

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digital

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/ˈdɪdʒɪtl/
using or relating to electronic signals and computer technology
sử dụng công nghệ điện tử

Ví dụ:

a digital camera
a digital watch

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dilemma

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/dɪˈlemə/
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do
tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan, tình trạng khó xử

Ví dụ:

She faces the dilemma of disobeying her father or losing the man she loves

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dim

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/dɪm/
not bright
Mờ, lờ mờ, tối mờ mờ, không rõ ràng; nhìn không rõ

Ví dụ:

the dim glow of the fire in the grate
This light is too dim to read by.

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diminish

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/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance
Bớt, giảm, hạ bớt, giảm bớt; thu nhỏ.

Ví dụ:

The world’s resources are rapidly diminishing

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dine

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/daɪn/
to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening
Ăn cơm (trưa, chiều)

Ví dụ:

I hate dining alone.
We dined by candlelight.
He once dined with the president of France.

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dinnerware

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/ˈdɪnərwer/
plates, dishes, etc
used for serving a meal
chén, bát, đĩa

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dire

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/ˈdaɪər/
[usually before noun] (formal) very serious
Thảm khốc, khốc liệt, tàn khốc; kinh khủng
rất nghiêm trọng

Ví dụ:

These people are in dire need of help
He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent
This decision will have dire consequences for local people.

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direction

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/daɪˈrekʃn/
the position towards which someone or something moves or faces
Phương hướng, chiều, phía, ngả

Ví dụ:

“No, go that way,” I said, pointing in the opposite direction.
They drove away in opposite directions.

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disagreeable

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/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/
not nice or enjoyable
[synonym] unpleasant
Khó chịu, không đẹp, không dễ coi, không dễ nghe

Ví dụ:

a disagreeable smell/experience/job
a disagreeable young manShe said some very disagreeable things.

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disastrous

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/dɪˈzæstrəs/
extremely bad or unsuccessful
[synonym] catastrophic
Tai hại, thảm khốc.
Bất hạnh.

Ví dụ:

Such a war would be disastrous for the country.
This decision will have a disastrous impact on foreign policy.
His first attempt was disastrous.

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discharge

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/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

Sự tuôn ra, sự tháo ra, sự tiết ra, sự bốc ra, sự đổ ra, sự chảy ra

Ví dụ:

The river is diverted through the power station before discharging into the sea
The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river.

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disclose

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/dɪsˈkloʊz/
to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden
Mở ra; vạch trần ra, để lộ ra

Ví dụ:

The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million.
The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation.

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disguise

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/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
to hide something or change it, so that it cannot be recognized
Trá hình, cải trang
Nguỵ trang (sự việc gì dưới một hình thức lừa dối)
Che giấu, che đậy.

Ví dụ:

He disguised himself by wearing a false beard
She made no attempt to disguise her surprise.
My friend rang me up at the office and tried to disguise her voice, but I knew it was her.

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dishwasher

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/ˈdɪʃwɔːʃər/
a machine for washing plates, cups, etc
Máy rửa bát

Ví dụ:

to load/stack the dishwasher
Are these glasses dishwasher safe?

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disorder

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/dɪsˈɔːrdər/
an illness that causes a part of the body to stop functioning correctly
(Y học) sự rối loạn một chức năng nào đó của cơ thể

Ví dụ:

a blood disorder
The family have a history of mental disorder.

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display

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/dɪˈspleɪ/
to show words, pictures, etc
on a screen
hiển thị hình ảnh hay văn bản

Ví dụ:

The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner.
This column displays the title of the mail message.

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disposable

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/dɪˈspoʊzəbl/

(đồ) dùng một lần, có thể vứt đi sau khi sử dụng

Ví dụ:

disposable nappies
a disposable camera
daily disposable contact lenses

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disposal

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/dɪˈspoʊzl/
the act of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away
sự vứt bỏ, sự thải bỏ

Ví dụ:

waste disposal
the disposal of hazardous substances

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dispose

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/dɪˈspoʊz/
to get rid of someone or something or deal with something so that the matter is finished
vứt bỏ, khử đi,phi tang

Ví dụ:

the difficulties of disposing of nuclear waste
to dispose of stolen property
Radioactive waste must be disposed of safely.

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dispute

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/dɪˈspjuːt/
to disagree with something that someone says
Bàn cãi, tranh luận

Ví dụ:

Few would dispute his status as the finest artist of the period.
The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.
+ (that) I don’t dispute (that) his movies are entertaining, but they don’t have much depth.

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disrupt

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/dɪsˈrʌpt/
to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected
Làm gián đoạn, cản trở

Ví dụ:

Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning

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disruption

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/dɪsˈrʌpʃn/
an interruption in the usual way that a system, process, or event works
Sự ngắt quãng, sự gián đoạn

Ví dụ:

It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system.
A crackdown on illegal-immigrant hiring could create widespread workplace disruptions.

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dissatisfaction

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/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
a feeling that you are not pleased and satisfied
Sự không bằng lòng, sự không hài lòng, sự không thoả mãn, sự bất mãn.

Ví dụ:

She expressed deep dissatisfaction at the way the interview had been conducted

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dissertation

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/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃn/
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree
khóa luận, luận văn

Ví dụ:

Ann did her dissertation on Baudelaire

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distinct

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/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
clearly noticeable; that certainly exists
Dễ nhận, dễ thấy, rõ ràng
Riêng, riêng biệt; khác biệt.

Ví dụ:

There’s a distinct smell of cigarettes in here
His voice was quiet but every word was distinct.

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distort

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/dɪˈstɔːrt/
to twist or change facts, ideas, etc
so that they are no longer correct or true
Vặn vẹo, bóp méo, làm méo mó.
Bóp méo, xuyên tạc (sự việc
).

Ví dụ:

Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.
The article gave a distorted picture of his childhood
My original statement has been completely distorted by the media.

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distraction

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/dɪˈstrækʃn/
a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about
(thứ gây sao lãng, mất tập trung, làm đứt quãng mạch tư tưởng, công việc đang làm
)

Ví dụ:

I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions.
I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.

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distribute

A

/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
to send goods to shops/stores and businesses so that they can be sold
Phân bổ, phân phối, phân phát

Ví dụ:

The newspaper is distributed free
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
Who distributes our products in the UK?

66
Q

ditch

A

/dɪtʃ/
a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water
Hào, rãnh, mương.

Ví dụ:

The car left the road and ended up in a ditch

67
Q

diversity

A

/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/
[uncountable, countable, usually singular] a range of many people or things that are very different from each other
[synonym] variety
sự đa dạng

Ví dụ:

the biological diversity of the rainforests
a great/wide/rich diversity of opinion

68
Q

domestic

A

/dəˈmestɪk/
used in the home; connected with the home or family
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
(Thuộc) Gia đình, (thuộc) việc nhà, nội trợ
Trong nước (làm ở) trong nước, nội (đối với ngoại).

Ví dụ:

domestic chores
domestic market

69
Q

domesticate

A

/dəˈmestɪkeɪt/
to make a wild animal used to living with or working for humans
Làm cho hợp thuỷ thổ (cây
); thuần hoá (súc vật)

Ví dụ:

Dogs were probably the first animals to be domesticated

70
Q

domesticated

A

/dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/
(of animals or plants) brought under human control in order to provide food, power, or company
(đọng vật) đã được thuần hóa, thuần chủng

Ví dụ:

These animals are only partly domesticated.
domesticated elephants

71
Q

dominant

A

/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/
more important, strong, or noticeable than anything else of the same type
Át, trội, có ưu thế hơn; có ảnh hưởng lớn, chi phối.
Thống trị.

Ví dụ:

The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market
The dominant feature of the room was the large fireplace.

72
Q

dominate

A

/ˈdɑːmɪneɪt/
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something
chiếm áp đảo, có ảnh hưởng lớn, có sức chi phối lớn

Ví dụ:

He refuses to let others speak and dominates every meeting.
They work as a group - no one person is allowed to dominate.

73
Q

double

A

/ˈdʌbl/
to become, or make something become, twice as much or as many
Làm gấp đôi, tăng gấp đôi, nhân gấp đôi

Ví dụ:

Membership almost doubled in two years.
Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people.

74
Q

double-edged

A

/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/

(Nghĩa bóng) Hai lưỡi (vừa lợi vừa hại cho mình như dao hai lưỡi) (lý luận
)

Ví dụ:

She paid me the double-edged compliment of saying my work was “excellent for a beginner

The government’s programme to grow cash crops for export is a double-edged sword because it has created a local food shortage.

75
Q

doubtful

A

/ˈdaʊtfl/
unlikely; not probable
Đáng nghi, đáng ngờ; không rõ rệt, không chắc chắn

Ví dụ:

It’s doubtful if this painting is a Picasso.
With her injuries it’s doubtful that she’ll ever walk again.

76
Q

downside

A

/ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
a disadvantage of a situation
khuyết điểm, điểm yếu

Ví dụ:

The downside of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.
Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the downside of a market economy.

77
Q

drain

A

/dreɪn/
a pipe that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste
Ống dẫn (nước
), cống, rãnh, mương, máng

Ví dụ:

I think the kitchen drain is blocked.
She accidentally dropped her ring down a drain in the road.

78
Q

drastic

A

/ˈdrɑːstɪk/
extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something
Tác động mạnh mẽ, quyết liệt

Ví dụ:

drastic measures/changes
The government is threatening to take drastic action.
a drastic shortage of food
a drastic reduction in their standard of living

79
Q

drought

A

/draʊt/
a long period of time when there is little or no rain
hạn hán

Ví dụ:

two years of severe drought
one of the worst droughts on record
The country’s entire grain harvest has been hit by drought.

80
Q

durable

A

/ˌdʊrəbl ˈɡʊdz/
goods which are expected to last for a long time after they have been bought, such as cars, televisions, etc
Hàng hoá dự kiến sẽ dùng được trong một thời gian dài sau khi đã được mua, chẳng hạn như ô tô, ti vi, v
v

81
Q

dusk

A

/dʌsk/
the time of day when the light has almost gone, but it is not yet dark
[synonym] twilight
Lúc chạng vạng, lúc tối nhá nhem

Ví dụ:

The street lights go on at dusk.
I’ve been on the go from dawn to dusk.

82
Q

dwelling

A

/ˈdwelɪŋ/
a house or place to live in
chỗ ở, nhà ở

Ví dụ:

There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country
an application to convert the old barn into a dwelling

83
Q

dwindle

A

/ˈdwɪndl/
to become gradually less or smaller
Nhỏ lại, thu nhỏ lại, teo đi, co lại
Nhỏ dần đi.

Ví dụ:

Support for the party has dwindled away to nothing
Membership of the club has dwindled from 70 to 20.

84
Q

dyslexia

A

/dɪsˈleksiə/
a slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling, for example, but does not affect intelligence

85
Q

earn

A

/ɜːrn/
to get money for work that you do
Kiếm được (tiền
)

Ví dụ:

He earns about $40 000 a year.
She earned a living as a part-time secretary.
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money).

86
Q

earnings

A

/ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the money that you earn for the work that you do
Tiền kiếm được, tiền lương.
Tiền lãi.

Ví dụ:

a rise in average earnings
compensation for loss of earnings caused by the accident

87
Q

Earth

A

/ɜːrθ/
/ɜːrθ/
Quả Đất, Trái Đất

Ví dụ:

the planet Earth
the history of life on earth
the earth’s ozone layer
The earth revolves around the sun.

88
Q

eat out

UK

US

A

to have a meal in a restaurant, etc
rather than at home

Ví dụ:

Do you feel like eating out tonight?

89
Q

ebb

A

/eb/
to become gradually weaker or less
[synonym] decrease
giảm dần, yếu dần

Ví dụ:

The pain was ebbing.
As night fell, our enthusiasm began to ebb away.

90
Q

eclectic

A

/ɪˈklektɪk/
not following one style or set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety
không theo riêng một trường phái, xu hướng nào cả mà trộn lẫn, kết hợp đa dạng nhiều cái lại với nhau

Ví dụ:

She has very eclectic tastes in literature.
His house is an eclectic mixture of the antique and the modern.

91
Q

eclipse

A

/ɪˈklɪps/
an occasion when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the earth, or when the moon becomes darker while the shadow of the earth moves over it
Sự che khuất; thiên thực (nhật thực, nguyệt thực)

Ví dụ:

a solar/lunar eclipse
On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun.

92
Q

eco-friendly

A

/ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrendli/
not harmful to the environment
thân thiện với môi trường

Ví dụ:

eco-friendly products

93
Q

ecologically

A

/ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
in a way that is connected with the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment
Về phương diện sinh thái

Ví dụ:

The system is both practical and ecologically sound

94
Q

economic

A

/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/
relating to trade, industry, and money
liên quan đến kinh tế

Ví dụ:

The government’s economic policies have led us into the worst recession in years

95
Q

economical

A

/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl/
using no more of something than is necessary
một cách tiết kiệm, một cách kinh tế

Ví dụ:

an economical use of space
What’s the most economical way of heating this building?

96
Q

economics

A

/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/
the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry
môn kinh tế học

Ví dụ:

He studied politics and economics at Yale.
Keynesian/Marxist economics

97
Q

economist

A

/ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/
a person who studies or writes about economics
Nhà kinh tế học.

Ví dụ:

Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months

98
Q

ecosystem

A

/ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm/
all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment
Hệ sinh thái

Ví dụ:

Islands often support delicate ecosystems that evolved without any need for defence
Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.

99
Q

eco-tourism

A

/ˈiːkoʊtʊrɪzəm/
organized holidays/vacations that are designed so that the tourists damage the environment as little as possible
du lịch xanh (không gây hại cho môi trường)

Ví dụ:

Eco-tourism is financing rainforest preservation

100
Q

edition

A

/ɪˈdɪʃn/
a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published
Loại sách in ra loại sách xuất bản

Ví dụ:

the paperback/hardback edition of the dictionary
The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area.