ETS 06 Flashcards
The artist used a “cloth” to clean his paint brushes.
/klɒθ/
a piece of cloth, often used for a special purpose, especially cleaning things or covering a table
Khăn
She filled the “jars” with the tomato sauce.
a round glass container, with a lid (= cover), used for storing food, especially jam, honey, etc.
lọ
He had to “prop the ladder against” the wall to reach the top shelf.
to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it
Để tựa vào
It’s more difficult to manage “off-site” employees.
away from the place where people are working or involved in a particular activity
The bank decided to “waive” the late fee as a courtesy to the customer.
to choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you have a legal or official right to do so
Từ bỏ một đặc quyền
He ordered a plate of “dumplings” at the Chinese restaurant.
a small piece of dough or pastry wrapped around fish, meat, or vegetables and cooked in oil, steam, or boiling water
Bánh bao
She won the item with the highest “bid”.
to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property
Giá thầu
The “appraiser” determined the value of the house to be much higher than expected.
a person whose job is to examine a building, an object, etc. and say how much it is worth
Người định giá
The ship dropped its “anchor” for a major television network.
/ˈæŋkə(r)/
a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place
Neo thuyền
She “retracted” her hand quickly after touching the hot stove.
move back into the main part of something
Rút vào
He docked his boat at the “marina” before heading into town.
/məˈriːnə/
a specially designed harbour for small boats and yachts
Bến du thuyền
She introduced me to her “associate” who would be handling my account.
a person that you work with, do business with or spend a lot of time with
Đồng nghiệp
The new printer is less “bulky” than the old one, saving space in the office.
large and difficult to move or carry
cồng kềnh
He pursued a career in “forestry” because of his love for nature and the outdoors.
/ˈfɒrɪstri/
the science or practice of planting and taking care of trees and forests
lâm nông nghiệp
The city “utilizes” solar energy to power the street lights.
/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
to use something, especially for a practical purpose
Sử dụng