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January 2014 Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
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crisis

(phát âm sai)

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acclaim

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hoan ho

ex: Her next ten novels were all published to critical acclaim.

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gloom /glu:m/

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(vi,n)

  • tối sầm lại, u ám, ảm đạm (bầu trời)
  • có vẻ buồn rầu, có vẻ u sầu
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omen /’oumən/

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* danh từ
- điềm
=a good omen+ điềm tốt
=a bad omen+ điềm xấu
* ngoại động từ
- báo hiệu, chỉ điểm, là điểm

ex: Elsie should have taken the gloom as an omen of what was to come

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sleet /sli:t/

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(n,vi)
- mưa tuyết

  • mưa tuyết
    =it sleets+ trời mưa tuyết
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spire /’spaiə/

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tháp hình chóp

ex: Gothic spire of the church

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dissent /di’sent/

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(n, v) + from

sự bất đồng quan điểm, sự bất đồng ý kiến

ex: There are no place for dissent in Vietnam

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unrest /’ n’rest

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tình trạng không yên ổn, tình trạng náo động
=public unrest

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felony /’feləni/

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a serious crime

tội ác (giết người, đốt nhà, hãm hiếp…)

ex:

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Exploitation

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bóc lột

ex:

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pontiff /’pɔntif/

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giáo hoàng ((cũng) sovereign pontiff)
- giáo chủ; giám mục

= pope

ex: Citing increased levels of inequality around the world, the pontiff said the media could play a role by “creating a sense of the unity of the human family which can in turn inspire solidarity and serious efforts to ensure a more dignified life for all.”

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downside

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the negative part or disadvantage of something

ex: There are downsides to greater interconnectedness, the pope said, adding that the speed of communication “exceeds our capacity for reflection and judgement.”

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barricade /,bæri’keid/

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* danh từ
- vật chướng ngại (để chặn, phòng thủ)

He added that by offering a wide variety of ideas, electronic forms of communication
“also enables people to barricade themselves behind sources of information which only confirm their own wishes and ideas, or political and economic interests.”

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marginalize

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cách ly ra khỏi nhịp điệu phát triển xã hội

ex: homosexuals should not be marginalized and that Catholics should reach out to atheists.

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withstand /wi ‘st nd/

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  • chống lại, chống cự; chịu đựng
    =to withstand a siege+ chống lại một cuộc bao vây
    =to withstand hard wear+ chịu được mòn
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fluctuate /fluctuate/

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dao động, lên xuống, thay đổi bất thường

ex: Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season.

Her wages fluctuate between £150 and £200 a week.
Her weight fluctuates wildly.
fluctuating prices

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scintillate /’sintileit/

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nhấp nháy, lấp lánh, long lanh
- ăn nói sắc sảo, ứng đối giỏi

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scintillating

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funny, exciting, and clever:
scintillating wit/repartee/conversation
a scintillating personality/speech

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dweller /’dwelə/

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người ở (in city, town, cave)

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dwell /dwel/

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((thường) + in, at, near, on) ở, ngụ, ở

ex: to dwell in the country: ở nông thôn

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sanitation

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the systems for taking dirty water and other waste products away from buildings in order to protect people’s health

Many illnesses in these temporary refugee camps are the result of inadequate sanitation.

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attrition /ə’triʃn/

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sự cọ mòn
- sự làm cho mệt mỏi, sự làm kiệt sức; sự tiêu hao
=a war of attrition+ chiến tranh tiêu hao

ex: Terrorist groups and the government have been engaged in a costly war of attrition since 2008.

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duck

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/dʌk/ thịt vịt

ex: Spice-rich duck curry is the special dish of this restaurant

24
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veal /viːl/

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thịt bê

ex: Smoked veal is best in cold weathe like this

25
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lamb /læm/

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thịt cừu

ex: the herb lamb is the Asian popular main dish

26
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khẩu phần ăn

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the diet

Anh nên thay đổi khẩu phần ăn vì anh hơi mập đấy.

    You should vary the diet because you are a little fat .
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thịt gia cầm

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poultry /’poultri/

28
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con cua

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crab /kræb/

ex: You can’t teach a crab how to walk straight

29
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tôm càng

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crayfish /ˈkreɪ.fɪʃ/

ex: Here are some tips for fishing crayfish

30
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tôm hùm

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lobster /ˈlɑːb.stər/

ex: Lobster is among the most expensive but very delicious seafood.

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con tôm

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shrimp /ʃrɪmp/

ex: The freshwater shrimp has a delicate, sweet flavor, somewhat like lobster

32
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mực ống

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squid /skwɪd/

ex: Grilled squid is very special and you can’t help it.

33
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avert /ə’və:t/

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ngăn ngừa, ngăn chặn

ex: There is no time to avert the mortal upshot oncee the shaking starts
ex: to avert disaster/economic collapse

=> avertable (a)

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troublesome /’trʌblsəm/ (

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quấy rầy, khó chịu

rắc rối, rầy rà, phiền phức, lôi thôi

ex: a troublesome problem+ một vấn đề rắc rối rầy rà
ex: He is a troublesome child

35
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truthful /’tru:θful/

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thật thà, chân thật

ex: Jason is the most truthful person I know. He never lies

36
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fashionable /’fæʃnəbl/

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đúng mốt, hợp thời trang

ex: It’s the most fashionable among youths these days to spend their free time in the cinema

37
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hazard /’hæzəd/

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sự may rủi

ex: a life full of hazards

38
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hazardous /’hæzədəs/

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liều, mạo hiểm; nguy hiểm

ex: nobody has applied for the mission knowing how hazardous it may be

39
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con hến, con nghêu

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clam /klæm/

ex: Clams that fail to open after cooking were likely dead before you put them in the pot.

40
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con rùa

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turtle /ˈtɜːr.tl̩/

ex: A turtle can travel more than 5000 kilometres in its lifetime.

41
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bạch tuộc

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octopus /ˈɑːk.tə.pəs/

ex: The octopus can alter its color to blend into its surroundings.

42
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bào ngư

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abalone æb.ə.ˈloʊ.ni/

ex: Abalone is rich in nutrients and is very good for humans’ health.

43
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con hàu

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oyster /ˈɔɪ.stər/

ex: Care should be taken when consuming oysters, especially raw oysters .

44
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cá chép

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carp /kɑːrp/

ex: In Vietnamese legend, the carp was believed to be the Kitchen God’s vehicle

45
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cá sấu

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crocodile /ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/

ex: The American crocodile is considered an endangered species

46
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cá bống

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chub /tʃʌb/

ex: Would you like to join me for chub fishing tomorrow?

47
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cá trê / cá nheo (Mỹ)

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catfish /ˈkæt.fɪʃ/

ex: Catfish can move like lightning to catch something.

48
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con lươn

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eel /iːl/

ex: You can catch eels by using worms on a hook to attract them

49
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weary /’wiəri/

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mệt, mệt mỏi, rã rời, mệt lử

ex: I am weary in body and mind+ mệt mỏi cả thể xác lẫn tinh thần

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