LIFE STORIES Flashcards
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politician (n)
She believed her job as a politician was to represent the views of her party and the people who voted for her.
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chính trị gia
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politics (n) | political (a)
He is planning to retire from politics next year.
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chính trị
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attorney (n)
James is an attorney.
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luật sư, cố vấn pháp luật
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presidency (n)
She hopes to be the first woman elected to the presidency of the United States.
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nhiệm kì tổng thống
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commissioner (n)
He dreamed of being baseball commissioner long before he was persuaded to run for president.
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ủy viên ủy ban
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mayor (n)
We need a mayor who is tough enough to clean up this town.
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thị trưởng
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elect (v) | election (n)
He was elected to parliament by a large majority.
=> elect sb to sth
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bầu chọn, bầu cử
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enrol (v) | enrolment (n)
The centre will soon be ready to enrol candidates for the new progamme.
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đăng ký, kết nạp vào, ghi danh
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right (n)
You have a right to a trial by jury.
=> civil/human rights: quyền công dân/con người
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quyền
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authority (n)
The government has the authority to regulate the economy.
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quyền lực
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representative (n) | represent (v)
He was the Queen’s representative at the ceremony.
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người đại diện
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symbolic (a) | symbolize (v) | symbol (n)
The dove is symbolic of peace.
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tượng trưng
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introductory (n)
I’d like to make some introductory remarks before beginning the lecture.
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mở đầu
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exist (v) | existence (n) | existent (a)
Does life exist on other planets?
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xuất hiện, tồn tại
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semester (n)
First, students were able to read a full-length authentic text in the first semester.
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học kỳ
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period (n)
This textbook covers the post-war period.
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thời kì
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term (n)
In 1988 he was re-elected for a five-year term.
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thời hạn, nhiệm kỳ, kỳ học, khóa
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phase (n)
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma’s life.
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giai đoạn
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nominate (v) | nomination (n) | nominee (n)
She has been nominated for the presidency.
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chỉ định, bổ nhiệm
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debate (n)
There has been intense debate over political union.
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cuộc tranh cãi, tranh luận
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policy (n)
He implemented an aggressive monetary policy to stimulate the economy.
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chính sách
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occupy (v)
All the seats on the bus were occupied.
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chiếm
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reside | residence (n) | resident (n)
Their passports do not give them the right to reside in Britain.
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cư trú
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situate (v)
They plan to situate the bus stop at the corner of the road.
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đặt để, xây dựng ở
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situation (n)
The town is in a delightful situation in a wid green valley.
vị trí, địa thế
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locate (v)
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors.
xác định, định vị
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location (n)
The hotel is in a beautiful location.
vị trí , địa điểm
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distinguish (v)
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak.
làm nổi bật, làm khác biệt
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distinguishable (a)
The male bird is easily distinguishable from the female.
có thể phân biệt, dễ nhận biết
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distinguishing (a)
The main distinguishing feature of the new car is its fast acceleration.
khác biệt
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distinguished (a)
He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.
thành công, xuất chúng
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eliminate (v) | elimination (n)
He has had to eliminate dairy products from his diet.
loại bỏ
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fire sb from sth
She got fired from her first job.
sa thải
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release sb from sth
phóng thích, thả tự do
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consecutive (a)
She was absent for nine consecutive days.
liên tục, liên tiếp
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flair (n)
He has a flair for languages.
năng khiếu
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defect (n)
There are a few minor design defects.
thiết sót, sai sót
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well-known (a)
She's most well-known for her TV work.
được biết đến rộng rãi, nổi tiếng
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obvious (a)
It was obvious from Eleanor's voice that she disliked him.
rõ ràng, đương nhiên
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surrender (v)
He surrendered voluntarily to his enemies.
đầu hàng
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outplay (v)
We were totally outplayed and lost 106-74.
chơi hay hơn
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rank (v/n)
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world.
xếp hạng, thứ hạng
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exceed (v)
His achievements have exceeded expectations.
vượt qua
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serve as sth
Mr. Russell served as president of the Association of fifteen years.
giữ chức vụ
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once in a lifetime
chỉ có một lần trong đời
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run for president
tranh cử tổng thống
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do/make a calculation
làm phép tính
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cater to sb/sth
cung cấp, phục vụ, mua vui
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refer to sb/sth
đề cập, nhắc đến
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the public eye
công chúng, truyền thông
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spread/start/circulate rumours
lan truyền tin đồn
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organizer (n) | organize (v) | organization (n)
The race organizers hope to raise money for charity.
người tổ chức
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Helicopters are mainly used for military rather than civil use.
dân sự
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well-received (a)
A well-received book.
được ghi nhận, đón nhận
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well-informed (a)
The sales staff are well-informed about all of the different computers.
hiểu biết nhiều, thạo tin
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well-paid (a)
A well-paid driver.
được trả lương hậu hĩnh
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inaugurate (v)
He'll be inaugurate as President in January.
giới thiệu
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inauguration (n)
An inauguration speech.
lễ nhậm chức
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promote (v) | promotion (n)
If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs.
thăng chức, đề bạt
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announce (v)
The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
thông báo một cách chính thức, công khai
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announcement (n)
The president made an unexpected announcement this morning.
sự thông báo
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beat (v)
He beat me at chess.
đánh bại
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overpass (n)
I will consider an overpass at this junction for inclusion in an extension of the trunk road programme.
cầu vượt
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inclusiveness (n)
cultural diversity and inclusiveness
sự bao gồm nhiều người, nhiều chủng tộc, màu da
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office (n)
He died 3 years after leaving office.
một công việc, chức vụ, vị trí quan trọng
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receive the attention
nhận được sự chú ý
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regard sb/sth/yourself as sth
được cho là, xem là, đánh giá là
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swear sb in/into sth
giới thiệu, công bố
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billionaire (n)
The new mayor is a billionaire with no prior government experience.
tỷ phú
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high-profile (a)
A high-profile campaign.
tầm cỡ, nổi tiếng, có sức hút
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unfurl (v)
mở rộng ra, phát triển
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immigrate (v)
About 6,6 million people immigrated to the U.S in the 1970s.
nhập cư
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credit (v)
All the cintributors are credited on the title page.
công nhận, ghi nhận
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biography (n)
He wrote a biography of Winston Churchill.
tiểu sử
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imbue (v)
Her voice was imbued with an unusual seriousness.
thấm nhuần
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initiate (v) | initiation (n) | initiator (n)
The government has initiated a programme of economic reform.
khởi xướng, bắt đầu
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initiative (n)
The money was intended to support initiatives in bilingual education.
ý tưởng, sáng kiến
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sweep sb away/along/up
làm ai đó say đắm, say mê
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create/make an impression on sb
tạo ấn tượng tốt với ai
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get into trouble (for doing sth)
gặp rắc rối
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admission (n) | admit (v)
She failed to gain admission to the university of her choice.
=> gain admission: được nhận vào học
=> seek admission: xin nhập học
sự chấp nhận
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track (v)
Hunters tracking and shooting bears.
theo dõi, lần theo dấu vết
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tuition (n)
Tuition increased by 5% at universities this year.
học phí
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fare (n)
Train fares are going up again.
lệ phí, chi phí đi lại
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pension (n)
He retired on a generous pension from the company.
tiền lương hưu, trợ cấp
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scholar (n)
He was the most distinguished scholar in his field.
học giả
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further (v/a/adv)
She took the new job to further her career.
thúc đẩy, giúp tiến xa hơn
xa hơn, nhiều hơn, mức độ cao hơn
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farther (a/adv)
I can't go any farther.
xa hơn (về khoảng cách địa lý)
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infection (n) | infect (v) | infectious (a)
Breast milk can help protect babies against infection.
sự lây nhiễm bệnh
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injection (n) | inject (v)
He was treated with penicillin injections.
sự tiêm vào, bơm vào
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digestion (n) | digest (v) | digestible (a)
Vegetables are usually cooked to aid digestion.
sự tiêu hóa
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ingestion (n) | ingest (v)
Ingestion may cause vomitting.
sự ăn, nuốt vào bụng
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example (n)
Her courage is an example to us all.
tấm gương
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charitable (a)
The entire organization is funded by charitable donations.
có lòng từ thiện, giúp người
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dedicated (a) | dedication (n)
She's completely dedicated to her work.
cống hiến, tận tâm
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emerge (v)
The University of Colorado emerged as the overall winner.
bắt đầu xuất hiện, được biết đến
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emergence (n)
The island's emergence from the sea 3000 years ago.
sự nổi lên, hiện ra
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immerse (v) | immersion (n)
She immersed herself in her work.
chìm đắm vào
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involve (v)
Forty-six vehicles were involved in the accident.
bao gồm, liên quan
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enable (v)
This new programme will enable older people to study at college.
cho phép, làm cho có thể xảy ra
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disable (v)
She was disabled in the accident.
tàn phế
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unable (a)
We were unable to contact him at the time.
không thể làm gì
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substantial (a)
She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.
lớn, đáng kể, quan trọng, có giá trị
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substantive (a)
Substantive research on the subject needs to be carried out.
quan trọng, nghiêm túc, liên quan đến tài liệu, thực chất
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substantiate (v) | substantiation (n)
The results of the tests substantiated his claims.
minh chứng
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subsequent (a)
Developments on this issue will be dealt with in a subsequent report.
đến sau, theo sau, xảy ra nối tiếp, liên tiếp
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submissive (a) | submission (n)
His mother was a meek and submissive woman.
phục tùng
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contradict (v) | contradiction (n) | contradictory (a)
He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing, I think he was a bit confused.
mâu thuẫn, trái ngược
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doctoral (a)
She did her doctoral thesis at Cambridge.
thuộc tiến sĩ
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doctorate (n)
She's studying for her doctorate.
học vị tiến sĩ
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appoint (v) | appointment (n) | appointee (n)
A lawyer was appointed to represent the child.
bổ nhiệm ai cho chức vụ gì
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negotiation (n) | negotiate (v) | negotiable (a)
A contract is prepared in negotiation with our clients.
cuộc đàm phán, thương lượng
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tension (n)
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence.
sự căng thẳng
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tendency (n) | tend (v)
I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous.
ý định, xu hướng
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tenure (n)
His four-year tenure as president.
nhiệm kì
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texture (n)
She uses a variety of different colors and textures in her wall hangings.
kết cấu
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abuse (n)
He fears that his brother may be abusing alcohol.
sự lạm dụng
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desire (n) | desirable (a)
Their desire for peace and stability in Europe.
mong muốn, khao khát
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pleasure (n)
He takes no pleasure in his work.
sự vui sướng, thích thú
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pleasant (a)
It was pleasant to sit down after standing for hours.
dễ chịu, thú vị
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please (v)
Children are usually easy to please.
làm thỏa mãn
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depression (n)
The country was in the grip of an economic depression.
sự suy yếu, trì trệ
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depressed (a) | depressing (a)
She felt very depressed about the future.
chán nản, buồn bã
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crisis (n)
I had to take a day off to deal with a family crisis — our pet died and our children were inconsolable.
cơn khủng hoảng
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continual (a)
I'm sorry - I can't work with these continual interruptions.
liên miên, xảy ra lặp đi lặp lại gây khó chịu
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controversial (a) | controversy (n)
The book was very controversial.
gây tranh cãi
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current (a)
There are several reasons for the current political situation.
hiện tại
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diverse (a) | diversity (n)
New York is a very ethnically diverse city.
phong phú, đa dạng
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diversify (a) | diversification (n)
Millions of years ago, changes in the earth's climate caused animal and plant life to diversify.
đa dạng hóa
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devotion (n) | devoted (a)
His devotion to his wife and family is touching.
sự cống hiến, tận tâm, hết lòng
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commitment (n)
The government has failed to demonstrate its commitment to the railways.
sự cam kết
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sacrifice (n)
Her parents made sacrifices so that she could have a good education.
sự hy sinh
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outdated (a)
It's an outdated and inefficient system.
lỗi thời
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outgoing (a)
She has an outgoing personality.
thân thiện, hòa đồng
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outspoken (a)
She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan.
thẳng thắn
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outmoded (a)
This organizational structure was now outmoded.
lỗi thời
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critic (n)
Her critics say she is leading the party to disaster.
nhà phê bình
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critical (a) | criticize (v) | criticism (n)
The report is highly critical of safety standards at the factory.
chỉ trích
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confrontation (n) | confront (v)
Confrontation between employers and unions has resulted in strike action.
sự chạm trán, đối đầu
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compromise (n)
After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise.
sự thỏa hiệp
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fluctuate (v) | fluctuation (n)
During the crisis, oil prices fluctuate between $20 and $40 a barrel.
thay đổi, dao động liên tục
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vacillate (v) | vacillation (n)
Her mood vacillated between hope and despair.
lưỡng lự
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determined (a) | determine (v) | determination (n)
I was determined to make it as a jazz musician.
quyết tâm
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warm-hearted (a)
She's a good, warm-hearted woman.
tốt bụng, dễ mến, tử tế
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big-headed (a)
She's so bigheaded!
tự phụ
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strong-minded = determined (a)
You'll have to be strong-minded if you're going to push the changes through.
kiên định, quyết tâm
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establish (v) | establishment (n)
The brewery was established in 1822.
thành lập
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unlikely (a)
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
có thể không xảy ra
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resign (v) | resignation (n)
He resigned as manager after eight years.
từ chức
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devote to something
cống hiến, tận tâm
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take action
hành động ngay để giải quyết vấn đề
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take advantage of sb/sth
tận dụng cái gì đó để đạt được mục đích
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hold a position
giữ chức vụ, vị trí
124
draw/face/receive criticism
hứng chịu chỉ trích
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impose sth on/upon sth/sb
bắt chịu, bắt gánh vác, áp thuế
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result in
gây nên, dẫn đến
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step down
rời bỏ công việc, để người khác đảm nhận
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migrate (v)
Swallows migrate south in winter.
tạm thời di chuyển tới một nơi khác, một thành phố hay một xứ sở khác để tìm việc làm; các loài vật, nhất là các loài chim di chuyển từ nơi này sang nơi khác theo mùa
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emigrate ≠ immigrate (v)
We're thinking of emigrating to New Zealand.
di cư
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immigrate (v)
About 6.6 million people immigrated to the U.S in the 1970s.
nhập cư
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import (v)
The country has to import most of its raw materials.
nhập khẩu
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livelihood (n)
Communities on the island depended on whaling for their livelihood.
sinh kế
127
wage (n)
Is she paid a regular wage or is it by commission only?
tiền công
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besides being/doing sth
ngoài, thêm vào
127
instead of
thay vì
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de facto (a)
He's her de facto husband though they're not actually married.
thực tế
128
successive (a) | succession (n)
There has been low rainfall for two successive years.
kế tiếp, nối tiếp
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measure (n)
We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area.
biện pháp, cách giải quyết
129
vote sb out of/off sth
giáng chức
129
run for resident/election
tranh cử
129
productive (a)
He had an amazingly productive five years in which he managed to write four novels.
sản xuất, năng suất cao
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productivity (n)
Wage rates depend on levels of productivity.
năng suất
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production (n) | produce (v)
Coke is used in the production of steel.
sự sản xuất, làm ra
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general (a)
There is general concern about rising crime rates.
chung chung, phổ thông, đại cương
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universal (a)
Such problems are a universal feature of old age.
chung, toàn cầu
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harbor (v)
He still harbours ambitions of playing professional soccer.
nuôi dưỡng, nung nấu
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conceal (v)
For a long time his death was concealed from her.
che đậy, giấu kín
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obscure (v)
His face was partially obscured by sunglasses.
che mờ
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obscurity (n)
He rose from relative obscurity to worldwide recognition.
sự tăm tối, sự mờ nhạt
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interrupt (v) | interruption (n)
The game was interrupted several times by rain.
làm gián đoạn, làm đứt quãng
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interfere (v) | interference (n)
I wish my mother would stop interfering and let me make my own decisions.
xen vào, gây trở ngại
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interpret (v) | interpretation (n)
The data can be interpreted in many different ways.
giải thích, truyền tải
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intervene (v) | intervention (n)
She might have been killed if the neighbours hadn't intervened.
sự can thiệp để cải thiện một tình huống
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reckon (v)
I reckon that I'm going to get that job.
cho rằng, nghĩ rằng
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recognize (v) | recognition (n)
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
nhận ra ai đó, nhớ ra ai đó
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recognizable (a)
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an instantly recognizable landmark.
dễ nhận ra
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realize (v)
They didn't realize the danger they were in.
nhận ra ai đó
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degree (n)
She's pursuing a degree in biochemistry.
=> degree in sth
bằng cấp
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diploma (n)
He has a diploma in marketing.
=> diploma in sth
chứng chỉ của trường để chứng nhận hoàn thành khóa học, giúp chứng nhận trình độ học vấn
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license (n)
Have you got your driving licence yet?
giấy phép, bằng cho phép làm cái gì
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cop (v)
She threatened to call the cops.
bắt giữ vì phạm tội
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resolution (n) | resolve (v)
I made a New Year resolution to give up smoking.
sự kiên quyết
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tragic (a) | tragedy (n)
He was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 24.
bi kịch, tàn khốc
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status (n)
She achieved celebrity status overnight.
địa vị, cương vị
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renowned (a)
He is renowned as one of the best players in the world.
nổi tiếng vì điều gì
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prize (v/n)
In parts of Asia this plant is prized for its medicinal qualities.
đánh giá cao, công nhận
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humanitarian (a/n)
The United Nations is sending humanitarian aid to the areas worst affected by the conflict.
mang tính nhân đạo
người theo chủ nghĩa nhân đạo
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humanity (n)
Weapons of this type are a threat to the survival of humanity.
nhân loại
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humankind (n)
This could provide new clues about the origins of humankind.
loài người, nhân loại
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pursue (v) | pursuit (n)
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
đuổi theo, tìm kiếm
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pseudonym (n)
She writes under a pseudonym.
bút danh
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acronym (n)
AIDS is an acronym for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome".
từ kí hiệu bằng chữ cái đầu
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innovation (n) | innovate (v) | innovative (a)
The company is very interested in product design and innovation.
sự sáng tạo
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rival (n)
M.U beat their rivals 3-1.
đối thủ cạnh tranh
135
candidate (n)
He's the best candidate for the job.
ứng cử viên
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devise (v)
A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
sáng chế
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exploratory (a)
She's having some exploratory tests done to find out what's causing the illness.
với mục đích thám hiểm
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champion (v/n)
She has championed equal rights for women for decades.
bênh vực, đấu tranh cho
nhà vô địch, người đấu tranh ủng hộ cho ai/cái gì
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appeal (v)
They're appealing to local businesses for sponsorship money.
kêu gọi, khẩn cầu
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refuse (v) | refusal (n)
My brother refused to allow anyone to help him.
từ chối
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ultimately (adv)
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness.
cuối cùng, về cơ bản
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notable (a)
Getting both sides to agree was a notable achievement.
đáng chú ý, quan trọng
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noticeable (a)
There is a noticeable difference between the two brands.
dễ chú ý, dễ nhận thấy, rõ rệt
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striking (a)
Her eye make-up was very striking.
nổi bật, gây ấn tượng sâu sắc
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partial (a)
It was only a partial solution to the problem.
I'm not partial to mushrooms.
một phần, không toàn bộ
thiên vị, thích cái gì hơn
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insignificant (a) | insignificance (n)
These results are statistically insignificant.
không quan trọng, tầm thường
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outstanding (a)
This is an outstanding example of Indian art.
xuất sắc, nổi bật
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lead a/an + adj + life
sống một cuộc sống như thế nào đó
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live on
sống dựa trên cái gì (tiền bạc, thức ăn,...)
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live by
theo một niềm tin, qui tắc nào đó
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live for sth
nghĩ rằng điều gì đó là mục đích chính, hay phần quan trọng nhất cuộc đời bạn
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realize a goal/dream/ambition
đạt được những gì đã mơ ước, đã lên kế hoạch
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earn a bachelor's degree in sth
đạt được bằng cử nhân ở lĩnh vực gì
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with flying colors
tốt, điểm rất cao
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embark on/upon sth
bắt tay vào, bắt đầu làm gì
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be credited with sth
được công nhận, khen về điều gì
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general education (np)
giáo dục phổ thông
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mature (a) | maturity (n)
Jane is very mature for her age.
chín chắn, trưởng thành
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mutual (a)
Both countries are acting to their mutual advantage.
chung
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work on sth
dành thời gian để phát triển, trau dồi
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take up a post/position
đảm nhiệm chức vụ, vị trí
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perhaps (adv)
Perhaps the most important question has not been asked.
có lẽ
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given name (np)
My given name is Alexander.
tên thật, tên khai sinh
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pen name (np)
George Eliot was a pen name, her real name was Mary Ann Evans.
bút danh
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pen pal (np)
I've got a pen pal in Australia.
bạn qua thư
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author (n)
He is the author of two books on French history.
tác giả
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lecturer (n)
He taught design for several years as a part-time lecturer, and is a prolific published architectural critic.
giảng viên đại học
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superior (a) ≠ inferior (a) | superiority (a)
This is clearly the work of a superior artist.
ưu việt, vượt trội hơn
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courtroom (n)
It was a courtroom drama set in the 1960s.
phòng xử án
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trial (n)
It was a very complicated trial that went on for months.
phiên tòa xét xử
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defence (n)
She angrily came to her friend's defence.
sự bảo vệ
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under a pseudonym
dưới bút danh, sử dụng bút danh
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reveal (v) | revelation (n)
The survey reveals some worrying statistics.
công bố, tiết lộ
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renew (v) | renewable (a)
We have to renew our efforts to attract young players.
bắt đầu lại, làm mới lại
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diagnosis (n) | diagnose (v)
He has recently been diagnosed with angina.
sự chẩn đoán
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expectation (n) | expect (v)
Contrary to her expectations, Caroline found the show very entertaining.
sự mong đợi
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approach (n)
We need to adopt a new approach to the problem.
sự tiếp cận
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advance (n)
Recent advances in technology have made the procedure safe.
sự tiên tiến
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demonstrate (v) | demonstration (n)
Students must demonstrate a willingness to work with others.
thể hiện, bày tỏ
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condition (n) | conditional (a)
The condition of the road is poor.
điều kiện, tâm trạng
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reputation (n) | reputable (a)
The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.
danh tiếng
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asset (n)
She'll be an asset to the team.
lợi thế, vũ khí lợi hại
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conscious (a) | consciousness (n)
She's very conscious of the problems involved.
có ý thức, nhận thức
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conscientious (a)
She was a conscientious worker, and I’ll miss her.
chu đáo, cẩn thận
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contagious (a) | contagion (n)
Scarlet fever is highly contagious.
lây lan do tiếp xúc
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evaporate (v) | evaporation (n)
The sun is constanly evaporating the earth's moisture.
bay hơi
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exaggerate (v) | exaggeration (n)
He tends to exaggerate the difficulties.
phóng đại
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cash crop (np)
Most farmers now produce cash crops such as coffee and tobacco for the export market.
cây trồng, hoa màu để bán thu lời (khác với trồng để ăn)
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aggravate (v) | aggravation (n)
Pollution can aggravate asthma.
làm trầm trọng thêm
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stubborn (a)
They have huge arguments because they're both so stubborn.
bướng bỉnh
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thoughtful (a)
It was very thoughtful of you to send the flowers.
suy nghĩ thấu đáo, biết quan tâm, chín chắn
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obstinate (a) | obstinacy (n)
The boy is very obstinate.
ngoan cố
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encounter (v)
We encounted a number of difficullties in the first week.
gặp phải, trải qua
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discourage (v) ≠ encourage (a)
A campaign to discourage smoking among teenagers.
làm nản lòng, ngăn cản ai làm gì
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disappoint ≠ appoint (v)
We don't want to disappoint the fans.
gây thất vọng
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sedate (a)
A sedate country town.
yên tĩnh, không ồn ào náo nhiệt
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tranquil (a) | tranquillity (n)
The town looked tranquil in the evening sunlight.
yên bình
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worsen (v)
Her health was worsened considerably since we last saw her.
làm xấu đi, làm tệ hơn
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stimulate (v) | stimulating (a) | stimulation (n)
The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students.
kích thích, khuấy động
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reputation for sth
nổi tiếng về điều gì
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specialize in sth
là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực gì, chuyên về cái gì
143
raise a question
làm dấy lên vấn đề
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elaborate on/upon sth
giải thích, nói rõ chi tiết về vấn đề gì
143
make (both) ends meet
có đủ tiền để trang trải cuộc sống
143
break down
ngưng hoạt động, hỏng
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in need of sth
rất cần cái gì
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in charge (of) sth
chịu trách nhiệm, quản lý việc gì
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in advance
chuẩn bị trước
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manage to do sth
cố gắng làm, giải quyết việc gì
143
result in sth
gây ra, nguyên nhân
143
result from sth
gây ra bởi, do
143
bring about = cause
dẫn đến, làm cái gì xảy ra
144
bring up
đề cập đến vấn đề gì
144
thanks to sb/sth
nhờ vào
144
with a view to (doing) sth
với hy vọng, ý muốn làm gì
144
contrary to sth
trái ngược với
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critical of sb/sth
phê phán, chỉ trích, không thích ai/cái gì
144
describe sb/sth as sth
mô tả ai/cái gì giống cái gì
144
meet/satisfy sb's demands
đạt thoe yêu cầu, mong muốn của ai
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straw (n)
She had little pieces of straw in her hair.
rơm rạ
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shortage (n)
Refugees are facing serious food and fuel shortages.
sự thiếu thốn, khó khăn
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lack
Fans of classic comedy should be happy with this disc, despite the lack of extras.
sự thiếu thốn
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deficiency (n) | deficient (a)
A deficiency of vitamin B.
sự thiếu hụt
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deficit (n)
The trade balance has been in deficit for the past five years.
số tiền thiếu hụt (do chi lớn hơn thu)
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inadequacy (n) | inadequate (a)
These statistics show the total inadequacy of the present oil reserves.
sự thiếu
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promote (v)
A campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.
thúc đẩy
145
meet sb's wish
thỏa được mong ước của ai
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meet the requirement
đạt yêu cầu, mong muốn
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meet/miss a deadline
làm kịp/không kịp hạn chót
145
owing to = because of
bởi vì
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erupt (v) | eruption (n)
Violence erupted outside the embassy gates.
bùng nổ
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succeed (v)
Who succeeded Kennedy as President?
kế nhiệm
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rebel (v)
He later rebelled against his strict religious upbringing.
chống đối
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upbringing (n)
He was a Catholic by upbringing.
sự nuôi dạy
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hedonistic (a)
This is a wonderful and evocative picture of the hedonistic excesses of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
theo chủ nghĩa khoái lạc
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primary (a)
The primary responsibility lies with those who break the law.
chính, chủ yếu, cơ bản
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prominent = important = well-known (a)
He played a prominent part in the campaign.
nổi bật, quan trọng
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conventionally (adv)
She is not conventionally beautiful, but there is something very attractive about her.
theo thông lệ, truyền thống
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means (n)
Email is a highly effective means of communication.
phương tiện
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technique (n)
Researchers used advanced techniques to analyse the brain scans.
kĩ thuật
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economical (a)
An economical car to run.
tiết kiệm, ít tốn kém
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identity (n)
I can't reveal the identity of my source.
danh tính
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prosthetic (a)
A prosthetic arm.
giả
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perseverance (n) | persevere (v)
They showed great perseverence in the face of difficulty.
sự kiên nhẫn
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extinct (a)
There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.
tuyệt chủng
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extinguish (v)
It took the firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames.
dập tắt, làm tiêu tan, làm lu mờ
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expert (n)
My mother is an expert at dress-making
chuyên gia
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canal (n)
The Panama Canal provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
kênh đào
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deprived (a)
She had a deprived childhood.
túng quẫn, thiếu thốn
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privileged (a)
Cynthia had a very privileged upbringing.
có đặc quyền, đặc ân, danh giá
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competitive (a)
A highly competitive industry.
có tính cạnh tranh
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trustworthy (a)
Mitchell was a solid and trustworthy man.
đáng tin cậy, thật lòng
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treasured (a)
My father make a treasured pen for me.
đáng giá, quan trọng
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reliable (a)
We're looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
đáng tin cậy
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reliance (n) | rely (v) | reliant (a)
The region's reliance on tourism is unwise.
sự dựa vào, nhờ cậy vào
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colored (a)
He uses ink and colored pencils in his drawings.
trộn giữa nhiều màu sắc
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precious (a)
Her daughter is the most precious thing in the world to her.
quý giá,quý báu
151
persist (v) | persistence (n) | persistent (a)
Why do you persist in denying that it was your fault?
kiên trì, cố chấp
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contribute (v) | contribution (n)
We contributed $5.000 to the earthquake fund.
đóng góp
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engaging (a)
He has an engaging manner.
hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
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forceful (a)
She has a very forceful personality which will serve her well in politics.
hùng hồn, mạnh mẽ
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impotent (a)
The smaller nations feel politically impotent on the world stage.
bất lực, không có tiếng nói
153
proceed (v)
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.
tiếp tục
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blackmail (n)
If you are in a position of authority, any weakness leaves you open to blackmail.
tống tiền, hăm dọa
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slander (v)
The doctor is suing his partner for slander.
vu khống, phỉ báng
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defame (v)
The newspaper denies any intention to defame the senator's reputation.
bôi nhọ, làm mất danh dự
153
department (n)
Chavez is the head of the geography department.
cục, sở, ban, khoa
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entrepreneur (n)
He was one of the entrepreneurs of the 80s who made their money in property.
doanh nghiệp
154
mostly
We listen to rock music mostly.
chủ yếu
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underworld (n)
tầng lớp cặn bã của xã hội
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authorized (a)
Access is controlled so that only authorized people can use it.
được cấp quyền, cấp phép
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prestigious (a)
A highly prestigious university.
uy tín, danh giá
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prestige (n)
There is a lot of prestige attached to owning a car like this.
danh vọng, địa vị, uy tín
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well-established (a)
A well-established company.
đứng vững, tồn tại lâu dài
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notorious (a)
A notorious criminal.
khét tiếng
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notoriety (n)
She achieved notoriety for her affair with the senator.
tiếng xấu
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ambitious (a) | ambition (n)
They were very ambitious for their children.
tham vọng
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purposeful (a)
I felt the need to lead a more purposeful life.
có mục đích rõ ràng
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purpose (n)
His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.
mục tiêu
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strenuous (a)
Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a meal.
cần nhiều sức lực, vất vả
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disclose (v)
The spokesman refused to disclosed details of the takeover to the press.
bật mí, tiết lộ
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unearth (v)
Police have unearthed a human skeleton.
tìm kiếm bằng cách đào lên, khai quật
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reserve (v)
These seats are reserved for special guests.
để dành, dự trữ
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Make an effort to do sth
cố gắng, nỗ lực làm gì
156
carry out
tiến hành, thực hiện
156
recognize sth as sth
nhìn nhận, đánh giá
157
persist in sth/doing sth
khăng khăng làm gì
157
persue your dream
theo đuổi ước mơ
157
make a judgement
đánh giá
157
make up sth
hình thành cái gì
157
be made from sth
dùng để nói những vật bị thay đổi một phần hoặc hoàn toàn so với vật liệu ban đầu
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be made of sth
dùng để nói những vật không bị thay đổi so với chất liệu ban đầu
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at/from the age of
từ khi bao nhiêu tuổi
157
keep up with sb/sth
theo kịp, đuổi kịp
158
put up with sb/sth
chịu đựng
158
put sth into sth
đầu tư tiền bạc vào cái gì
158
close/narrow/reduce/bridge the gap
thu hẹp khoảng cách, sự khác biệt
158
deaden
He was given drugs to deaden the pain.
làm giảm, làm dịu
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philanthropy (n)
Hospitals were built as a result of private philanthropy and government intervention.
lòng yêu người, nhân đạo
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philanthropic (a)
He is known for his philanthropic work for children in Africa.
liên quan đến việc giúp đỡ, nhân đạo
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highly (adv)
The region boasts a highly skilled workforce.
ở một tiêu cấp độ, tiêu chuẩn cao
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deeply (adv)
We need to think deeply about these questions.
sâu sắc, sâu xa
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immense (a)
There is still an immense amount of work to be done.
mênh mông, to lớn
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grand (a)
The house was spacious and grand.
tráng lệ, lộng lẫy
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be/become known as sth
được biết đến như là
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the custom of doing sth
truyền thống, phong tục làm gì
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concentrate on sth
tập trung, chú ý vào cái gì
159
come in for
nhận những lời chỉ trích, sự tiêu cực
159
give out
hết, không còn, ngưng
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pay off
mang lại kết quả, đem lại thành công
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give away
tặng, phát miễn phí
