FLASH CARD 4
Prescription (noun)
- “The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.” (A written note to get medicine from the pharmacy.)
- “She forgot her eyeglass prescription at home.” (The document showing her lens strength.)
- “You can’t buy this cream without a prescription.” (It requires a doctor’s approval.)
Prescription means an official written order from a doctor for medicine or treatment that a patient needs.
Bonus:
- “Prescribe” (verb): “The dentist prescribed fluoride toothpaste.”
- “Over-the-counter” (opposite): “Painkillers like ibuprofen don’t need a prescription.”
take a shower = shower = take a bath
- “I take a shower every morning before work.” (Daily routine to freshen up.)
- “After the workout, he took a shower to cool down.” (Washing off sweat.)
- “She likes to take a shower before bed to relax.” (Nighttime habit for better sleep.)
- I shower very quickly = I take a shower very quickly
Take a shower (phrase) means to wash your body with water and soap while standing under a shower.
Bonus:
- “Have a shower” (British English equivalent): “I’ll have a shower first, then we can go.”
- “Shower” (verb/noun): “Shower quickly—we’re late!” / “The hotel room has a nice shower.”
immigrant (Noun) | Immigrate (Verb)
I am a new immigrant to the United States, and I have been sponsored by a relative for permanent residency
“She decided to immigrate to Canada for better opportunities.”
n@g@ư@ờ@i n@h@ậ@p c@ư
immigrant: A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Immigrate có nghĩa là di cư đến một quốc gia khác để sinh sống thường xuyên hoặc định cư lâu dài.
“Migrate”: Di cư (nói chung, có thể là trong nước hoặc ra nước ngoài).
“Emigrate”: Di cư khỏi một quốc gia (tập trung vào việc rời đi).
Tuition (noun)
- “The university increased tuition by 5% this year.” (The cost of attending classes went up.)
- “She works part-time to pay for her tuition.” (Earning money to cover education fees.)
- “His scholarship covers half of his tuition.” (Financial aid reducing the amount he must pay.)
Tuition refers to the fee charged for instruction, especially by a school, college, or university.
= fee
Bonus:
- “Tuition-free” (adjective): “Some European countries offer tuition-free education.”
- “Tuition reimbursement” (phrase): “Her employer provides tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.”
lie down (phrasal verb)
- “I need to lie down for a while” – Said when feeling tired or dizzy.
- “The doctor told him to lie down on the exam table” – For a medical checkup.
- “The dog loves to lie down in the sun” – A pet resting comfortably.
- Lily, can you stop playing the drums now? Your new hobby is giving me a headache. Now I need to lie down
Lie down means to place yourself in a flat position on a surface (like a bed, floor, or couch) to rest, sleep, or relax.
- Lay down (similar, but requires an object): “Lay down the book” (put it flat).
- Lying down (present continuous): “She is lying down after work.”
Phân biệt “Dead End” và “No Outlet”:
Dead End: Đường kết thúc hoàn toàn, không có lối ra (ví dụ: đường vào khu đất trống).
No Outlet: Đường có lối ra nhưng chỉ dành cho người dân (ví dụ: đường vòng trong khu dân cư).
amaze (verb) | amazed (adjective)
- Nature amazes me – The Grand Canyon’s beauty leaves me speechless every time.
- She amazed the audience – Her singing voice was so powerful, everyone clapped wildly.
- Technology never fails to amaze – A single smartphone can do things we never imagined 20 years ago.
- People who overcome great challenges amaze me
Amaze means to surprise or impress someone greatly.
= fascinate, charm, atract
- Amazed (adjective): “I was amazed by the magic trick!”
- Amazing (adjective): “The fireworks show was amazing!”
Perform (verb) | Performance (noun)
- The singer will perform live tonight – She’ll sing her hit songs on stage.
- This laptop performs well for gaming – It runs fast and doesn’t lag.
- Doctors perform surgeries daily – They operate on patients to save lives.
Perform means to do an action, task, or show a skill—whether it’s work, art, or a function.
= show
- Performance (noun): “The actor’s performance moved the audience.”
- Underperform (verb): “The team underperformed in the match.”
Asset (noun)
- Her creativity is a huge asset – The company loves her ideas because they boost sales.
- Gold is a safe-haven asset – Investors buy it to protect their money during crises.
- Public speaking is an asset in leadership – Great leaders use it to inspire people.
Asset means something valuable that a person, company, or organization owns—like money, property, skills, or even qualities that bring benefits.
= valuable
- Tangible asset (physical): “The factory’s machines are key assets.”
- Intangible asset (non-physical): “His reputation is his greatest asset.”
fill out (phrasal verb)
- “Please fill out this application form to apply for the job.” (Writing your name, address, etc.)
- “The doctor asked me to fill out a medical history questionnaire.” (Providing health details.)
- “Don’t forget to fill out your tax return before the deadline.” (Completing financial information.)
- Fill out basic paperwork regarding patients
Fill out means to complete a form, document, or application by writing the required information in the blank spaces.
Bonus:
- “Fill in” (similar, but often for shorter gaps): “Fill in your name and date at the top.”
- “Filled out” (past tense): “She filled out the survey yesterday.”
make sure (phrase)
- “Make sure you lock the door before leaving.” (Check that it’s locked.)
- “She double-checked the recipe to make sure she didn’t miss any ingredients.” (Confirm accuracy.)
- “The teacher made sure every student understood the instructions.” (Ensure clarity.)
- If I am elected President of the United States, I will make sure everyone has access to inexpensive health insurance.
Make sure means to check or confirm that something is correct, safe, or done properly.
Bonus:
- “Make certain” (more formal synonym): “Make certain the report is error-free.”
- “Making sure” (continuous action): “He’s making sure the project stays on track.”
“Get by” và “just barely” đều liên quan đến việc xoay sở, đối phó trong tình huống khó khăn, nhưng có sắc thái khác nhau:
- Nghĩa: Sống hoặc tồn tại ở mức tối thiểu, vừa đủ để không gặp rắc rối, nhưng không thoải mái hoặc dư dả.
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Ví dụ:
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“I don’t earn much, but I can get by.”
(Tôi không kiếm nhiều tiền, nhưng vẫn đủ sống.) -
“Her English isn’t perfect, but she can get by in daily conversations.”
(Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh không giỏi lắm, nhưng đủ để giao tiếp hàng ngày.)
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“I don’t earn much, but I can get by.”
→ Tập trung vào khả năng tồn tại, dù điều kiện không lý tưởng.
- Nghĩa: Vừa đủ để làm gì đó, nhưng rất sát sao, suýt soát không đạt. Nhấn mạnh sự khó khăn, may mắn.
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Ví dụ:
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“He just barely passed the exam.”
(Anh ấy vừa đủ điểm để qua môn – suýt trượt.) -
“We just barely caught the last train.”
(Chúng tôi suýt nữa lỡ chuyến tàu cuối.)
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“He just barely passed the exam.”
→ Nhấn mạnh ranh giới giữa thành công/thất bại, thường đi kèm với cảm giác “thoát hiểm”.
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“Barely get by”: Kết hợp cả hai ý, chỉ việc xoay sở rất chật vật.
Ví dụ: “They’re barely getting by after losing their jobs.”
(Họ đang sống rất chật vật sau khi mất việc.)
Cụm từ | Sắc thái | Ví dụ |
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| Get by | Xoay sở tạm ổn, dù khó khăn | “She gets by on a small salary.” |
| Just barely | Suýt không đạt, vừa đủ trong tích tắc | “He just barely escaped the accident.” |
principally
to depend on
to be becoming
in the workplace
more common
miss a chance
… return to work
Many fear…
