IELTS 13 Flashcards
detrimental /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/ (a)
» the sun’s detrimental effect on skin
có hại
harmful
stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ (v)
» The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.
kích thích
condemn /kənˈdem/ (v)
» The editor of the newspaper was condemned as lacking integrity.
chỉ trích; lên án
outrage /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/ (v)
» He was outraged at the way he had been treated.
làm phẫn uất mạnh; làm lo ngại dữ
to make somebody very shocked and angry
prejudice /ˈpredʒədɪs/ (n)
» There was often prejudice against people with disabilities.
thành kiến
irresistible /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/ (a)
» On such a hot day, the water was irresistible (= it made you want to swim in it).
không chống lại được; không cưỡng lại được
undermine /ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
» Our confidence in the team has been seriously undermined by their recent defeats.
(nghĩa bóng) làm suy yếu dần, phá hoại dần