ETS 07 Flashcards
(28 cards)
They are “digging up” the road outside to fix a faulty water main.
to break the ground or to make a hole in it with a tool, machine, etc.
Đào xới lên
After a long day of work, a bowl of hot chicken “stew” is incredibly comforting.
/stjuː/
a dish of meat and/or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a container that has a lid
Hầm
Book now and avoid the last-minute “rush”
a situation in which people are very busy and there is a lot of activity
Giờ cao điểm
The accident caused a “jam up” on the high way during rush hour.
to become unable to move or work
bị kẹt lại
Proper “tableware” is essential for setting a formal dining table.
items that you use for meals, such as plates, glasses, knives and forks
Bộ dụng cụ ăn uống
The “soothing” colors of the painting brought a sense of calm to the room.
that makes somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer
Êm dịu
The new light “fixture” in the dining room really brightens up the space.
/ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/
a thing such as a bath or toilet that is fixed in a house and that you do not take with you when you move house
Đồ đạt cố định với ngôi nhà
The “takeaway” from the meeting was that we have to work harder to meet our deadlines.
an important fact, point or idea to be remembered from a talk, meeting or event
Điểm nổi bật
The online “bidding” platform made it easy for anyone to participate in the auction.
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/
the act of offering prices, especially at an auction
Đấu giá
The construction site was busy with “forklifts” moving materials for the new building.
a vehicle with special equipment on the front for moving and lifting heavy objects
Xe nâng
He installed “nonslip” tiles around the pool area to prevent slipping when it’s wet.
that helps to prevent somebody/something from slipping
Chống trượt
The holiday season is always a “hectic” time for retail businesses.
very busy; full of activity
Bận rộn
The country’s “reliance” on imported oil has raised concerns about energy security.
/rɪˈlaɪəns/
the state of needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc.
Bị phụ thuộc
4$ for a cup of coffee seems a little “steep” to me.
too much, expensive
The government plans to “phase out” the use of plastic bags in supermarkets.
to stop using something gradually in stages over a period of time
Thôi không dùng nữa
Controlling “expenditure” is a crucial part of running a successful business.
/ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/
an amount of money spent
Chi phí
Due to “fiscal” constraints, the project was postponed until the next financial year.
/ˈfɪskl
relating to money and finances
Ngân sách, Tài chính
Some exercise “mats” are foldable and easy to carry, making them perfect for outdoor workouts.
a small piece of thick carpet or strong material that is used to cover part of a floor
Thảm
I was thirsty so I bought a bottle of water from the “vending machine”.
a machine from which you can buy drinks, chocolate, etc. by putting coins into it
Máy bán hàng tự động
If you “suspect” a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.
to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof
Nghi ngờ
The weather “deteriorated” so quickly that we had to cancel our picnic.
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
to become worse
After the fire, there wasn’t much left to “salvage” from the house.
/ˈsælvɪdʒ/
the act of saving things that have been, or are likely to be, damaged or lost, especially in a disaster or an accident
Cứu vớt
The farmer stores all his hay in the “barn”.
a large farm building for storing grain or keeping animals in
Chuồng/kho
Water “retention” can be a symptom of various health conditions.
the action of keeping something rather than losing it or stopping it
Giữ lại
