ETS.04 Flashcards
He cut back the “vine” so it wouldn’t interfere with the window.
any climbing plant with long, thin stems
Cây thân leo
Be careful not to step in the “puddle” and get your shoes wet.
/ˈpʌdl/
a small amount of water or other liquid, especially rain, that has collected in one place on the ground
Vũng nước
To get a better look at the insect, he had to “crouch down”.
/kraʊtʃ/
to put your body close to the ground by bending your legs under you
Cúi người (xuống)
He was looking for a “hanger” to hang up his shirt.
/ˈhæŋə(r)/
a curved piece of wood, plastic or wire that you use to hang clothes up on
Móc treo quần áo
“Dispose of” your trash properly to keep the environment clean.
to get rid of somebody/something that you do not want or cannot keep
Vứt bỏ
The dog was protective of its “territory” and barked at anyone who approached.
/ˈterətri/
land that is under the control of a particular country or political leader
Lãnh thổ
They took “ballroom” dancing lessons in preparation for their first dance as a married couple.
a very large room used for dancing on formal occasions
Phòng khiêu vũ
The car began to “accelerate” as soon as he pressed the gas pedal.
/əkˈseləreɪt/
to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
Tăng tốc, thúc giục
If you park illegally, your car may be “towed” away.
/təʊ/
to pull a car, boat, etc. behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain
kéo theo
My car was not running smoothly, so I took it to the mechanic for a “tune-up”.
the act of making small changes to an engine so that it works as well as possible
Nâng cấp, điều chỉnh
The remote control uses “infrared” signals to communicate with the television.
/ˌɪnfrəˈred/
having or using electromagnetic waves that are longer than those of red light in the spectrum, and that cannot be seen
Sử dụng đèn hồng ngoại
The biography presents events in a “chronological” order, from his birth to his death.
/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
arranged in the order in which they happened
Sắp xếp theo trình tự (thời gian)
The cafeteria often serves “unappetizing” meals, so many students prefer to bring their own lunch.
/ʌnˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
not attractive or pleasant
The company had a “prosperous” year with increased sales and profits.
/ˈprɒspərəs/
rich and successful
Thịnh vượng phát đạt
She was “diligent” in her studies and always completed her homework on time.
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
showing care and effort in your work or duties
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