New vocabulary (1)

Question 1

turn a deaf ear

Answer 1

(idiom) làm ngơ
In the past, they’ve tended to turn a deaf ear to such requests.

Question 2

go out of sb’s mind

Answer 2

(idiom) bị quên lãng
He has completely gone out of her mind.

Question 3

turn a blind eye to

Answer 3

(idiom) làm ngơ những điều sai trái
Management often turns a blind eye to bullying in the workplace.

Question 4

go with the wind

Answer 4

(idiom) biến mất hoàn toàn
Everything we worked for was gone with the wind.

Question 5

deduct

Answer 5

(v) trừ đi, khấu trừ
The player had points deducted from his score for arguing with the referee.

Question 6

draw up

Answer 6

(phr v) soạn thảo, chuẩn bị (điều gì đó chính thức), dừng xe, kéo lại gần
I’ve drawn up a list of candidates that I’d like to interview.

Question 7

recruit

Answer 7

(v, n) tuyển dụng, thành viên mới
Charities such as UNICEF are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.

Question 8

aspiration

Answer 8

(n) khát vọng, sự bật hơi (phát âm)
It’s a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.

Question 9

big cheese

Answer 9

(idiom) người quyền lực (trong công ty, tổ chức)
He left business school and became a big cheese in the city.

Question 10

cook the books

Answer 10

(idiom) thay đổi thông tin trong tài khoản của công ty để trộm tiền
The police uncovered his plan to cook the books and run off to another country.

Question 11

externally

Answer 11

(adv) ở bên ngoài
Externally she appeared calm, but inside she was furious.

Question 12

facilitate

Answer 12

(v) tạo điều kiện thuận lợi
To facilitate learning, each class is no larger than 30 students.

Question 13

facilitator

Answer 13

(n) người hướng dẫn
I see my role as that of a facilitator, enabling other people to work in the way that suits them best.

Question 14

reinforce

Answer 14

(v) củng cố
The final technical report of the accident reinforces the findings of initial investigations.

Question 15

constructive

Answer 15

(adj) mang tính xây dựng (lời khuyên, sự chỉ trích)
Constructive criticism tells you both what is wrong and also what to do about it.

Question 16

caring

Answer 16

(adj) chu đáo
I’ve always thought of him as a very caring person.

Question 17

thereafter

Answer 17

(adv) kể từ đó
For the first month you’ll be working here, and thereafter Chicago.

Question 18

dwell on/ upon sth

Answer 18

(phr v) nói rất nhiều về điều gì (những điều không tốt)
“Let’s not dwell on the past,” she said.

Question 19

at every turn

Answer 19

(idiom) mỗi khi cố gắng làm điều gì
They do their best to frustrate my efforts at every turn.

Question 20

buck

Answer 20

(v) chổng vó (ngựa), từ chối
The horse bucked every time he got in the saddle.
As a designer, she bucked the trend and succeeded with her own original ideas.

Question 21

pioneer

Answer 21

(n, v) người tiên phong, người khai hoang; đi tiên phong
Joseph Lister was one of the pioneers of modern science.

Question 22

wind down

Answer 22

(phr v) từ từ thư giãn, kết thúc dần dần
They’re winding down their overseas operation because it is losing money.
The stressfulness of the job makes it hard to wind down on the weekends.

Question 23

in or on sth

Answer 23

on means the position on sth
in means in control or being covered by something

Question 24

empower

Answer 24

(v) trao quyền, làm cho có thể
The first step of empowering the poorest sections of society is making sure they vote.

Question 25

administration

Answer 25

(n) sự quản lý, ban quản lý, chính quyền, sự thi hành, sự cho uống thuốc, tình trạng công ty không thể trả nợ và được quản lý bởi một thành viên Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with administration than with teaching.

Question 26

approachable

Answer 26

(adj) dễ gần, dễ tiếp cận She's very approachable and is ready to answer any questions you may have. The village is not approachable by road. You have to take a boat to get there.

Question 27

ethical

Answer 27

(adj) thuộc đạo đức, đúng luân thường đạo lý It's important that police officers prove themselves to be ethical if they really hope to serve the community.

Question 28

a man/woman of the people

Answer 28

(idiom) chính trị gia hiểu lòng dân Throughout his career as a politician, he has had many effective proposals and proved himself to be a man of the people.

Question 29

deal out

Answer 29

(phr v) chia thứ gì ra After dinner, we wanted to play solitaire, so I dealt out the cards.

Question 30

learned

Answer 30

(adj) uyên bác, đc bắt chước (hành vi) This sort of aggression is learned behaviour.

Question 31

in regard to

Answer 31

(phr) liên quan đến I'm calling in regard to your recent inquiry.

Question 32

in respect of/ with respect to

Answer 32

(phr) liên quan đến I'm writing in respect of your letter of 15th June.

Question 33

act for/ on behalf of sb/ sth

Answer 33

(phr v) thay mặt cho A politician of a city acts on behalf of the citizens there.

Question 34

needy

Answer 34

(adj) nghèo khó There are many needy people in our area

Question 35

non-renewable

Answer 35

(adj) không thể tái tạo, không thể gia hạn Oil, natural gas, and coal are non-renewable fuels. Foreign workers bringing dependents could obtain only one non-renewable two-year visa.

Question 36

playwright

Answer 36

(n) nhà viết kịch Luu Quang Vu is a nationwide famous playwright.

Question 37

infertile

Answer 37

(adj) vô sinh, cằn cỗi It has been estimated that one in eight couples is infertile. Poor farmers have little choice but to try to grow food in this infertile soil.

Question 38

take one's leave (of)

Answer 38

(phr) nói lời tạm biệt He decided the time had come to take leave of his hometown.

Question 39

confidential

Answer 39

(adj) tuyệt mật, đáng tin cậy All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

Question 40

cane sugar

Answer 40

(n) đường mía The cane sugar is extracted from the stem of the sugar cane plant.

Question 41

stem

Answer 41

(n, v) thân (cây, đồ vật), gốc từ, nút điều chỉnh đồng hồ đeo tay, mũi tàu; xuất phát từ (+ from sth), ngăn chặn Champagne glasses usually have long stems. From the stem "sav-" you get "saves", "saved", "saving", and "saver". Hate sometimes stems from envy. These measures are designed to stem the rise of violent crime.

Question 42

from stem to stern

Answer 42

(idiom) từ đầu đến cuối They searched the ship from stem to stern, looking for the missing suitcase.

Question 43

fright

Answer 43

(n) sự hoảng sợ, người lố bịch When the rescue team reached him, he was shaking with fright.

Question 44

skimmed milk

Answer 44

(n) sữa tách béo

Question 45

mid-sentence

Answer 45

(n, adv) (in+) giữa câu, ở giữa câu Suddenly, mid-sentence, Jack remembered he had a flight to catch. He is always interrupting other people in mid-sentence.

Question 46

downpour

Answer 46

(n) trận mưa ngắn như trút nước

Question 47

neglect

Answer 47

(v, n) bỏ bê, quên (+ to do sth), sự bỏ bê He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention. He neglected to mention the fact that we could lose money on the deal. Over the years the church has fallen into a state of neglect.

Question 48

negligible

Answer 48

(adj) không đáng kể The difference between the two products is negligible.

Question 49

domineering

Answer 49

(adj) độc đoán I thought he was arrogant and domineering.

Question 50

dominant

Answer 50

(adj) thống trị, quan trọng hơn cả, (đặc tính) trội, thuận (bộ phận cơ thể) You can have a dominant personality without being a bully. Unemployment will be a dominant issue in the next election. The gene for brown eyes is dominant. Hold the tool in your dominant hand.

Question 51

ongoing

Answer 51

(adj) đang tiếp diễn, không ngừng No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still ongoing.

Question 52

take into account

Answer 52

(phr) xem xét kĩ lưỡng I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper.

Question 53

evaluator

Answer 53

(n) người đánh giá An independent evaluator was brought in to assess the company's business plan.

Question 54

burden

Answer 54

(n, v) gánh nặng, áp lực; đè nặng Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples. I don't want to burden you with my problems.

Question 55

once in a blue moon

Answer 55

(idiom) hiếm khi, đôi khi Once in a blue moon, he'd call, but for months at a time, we heard nothing.

Question 56

the sky's the limit

Answer 56

(idiom) không có giới hạn The sky's the limit to what you can win in our competition.

Question 57

work flexitime

Answer 57

(phr) làm việc linh hoạt giờ giấc 25% of the company's employees work flexitime.

Question 58

burn the midnight oil

Answer 58

(idiom) làm việc thâu đêm Students usually have to burn the midnight oil for the final exams at this time of the year.

Question 59

make a bundle

Answer 59

(idiom) kiếm được rất nhiều tiền They make a bundle selling their business.

Question 60

provocation

Answer 60

(n) sự khiêu khích He'd fly into a rage at the slightest provocation.

Question 61

decriminalize

Answer 61

(v) hợp pháp hóa I strongly believe that it would be a major mistake to decriminalize any drugs that are currently illegal.

Question 62

stem from

Answer 62

(phr v) xuất phát từ Her problems stem from her difficult childhood.

Question 63

center on

Answer 63

(phr v) tập trung vào The discussion centered on how students develop reading comprehension.

Question 64

brood over

Answer 64

(phr v) nghiền ngẫm về điều gì đó tồi tệ trong quá khứ Don't waste time brooding over your past failures.

Question 65

fall back on

Answer 65

(phr v) dựa vào (nói về tài chính) If I lose my job, I'll have nothing to fall back on.

Question 66

carry away

Answer 66

(phr v) làm ai phấn khích và trở nên mất kiểm soát The crowd were carried away by his passionate speech.

Question 67

apprise of

Answer 67

(phr v) thông báo The president has been apprised of the situation.

Question 68

crease up

Answer 68

(phr v) cười muốn xỉu, làm người ta cười xỉu The look on his face just creased me up.

Question 69

be/get carried away

Answer 69

(phr v) bị làm trở nên phấn khích và mất kiểm soát There's far too much food - I'm afraid I got a bit carried away.

Question 70

moisture

Answer 70

(n) hơi ẩm It was a clear day with little moisture in the air.

Question 71

scarce

Answer 71

(adj) khan hiếm Paintings by this artist are very scarce.

Question 72

devote to

Answer 72

(v) cống hiến He devoted his life to serving his family, friends, and neighbors.

Question 73

enclose

Answer 73

(v) bao quanh, gửi kèm The house has a small backyard, enclosed by a high brick wall. Please enclose a curriculum vitae with your application.

Question 74

born of sth

Answer 74

(idiom) là kết quả của điều gì With a courage born of necessity, she seized the gun and ran at him.

Question 75

be eligible for

Answer 75

(phr) đủ điều kiện Are you eligible for maternity leave?

Question 76

drop off

Answer 76

(phr v) ngủ, cho xuống xe, giảm sút, rớt ra I was so tired that I dropped off in front of the television. Drop me off at the corner. The demand for mobile phones shows no signal of dropping off. This button dropped off your coat.

Question 77

share option

Answer 77

(n) quyền chọn cổ phiếu It's like persuading people to buy share options back immediately after the 1987 stock market crash.

Question 78

(not) make heads or tails of can't make head nor tail of sth

Answer 78

(idiom) không thể hiểu được We couldn't make heads or tails of your directions.

Question 79

wear out sth

Answer 79

(phr v) làm hỏng, mòn, rách I read that book over and over till I wore it out.

Question 80

be in for a treat

Answer 80

(idiom) ai đó sẽ thích điều gì The public is in for a treat when this new show opens.

Question 81

come up to your expectations

Answer 81

(phr v) đạt mong đợi The food didn't come up to my expectations.

Question 82

meditation

Answer 82

(n) sự thiền, sự suy ngẫm Let us spend a few moments in quiet meditation.

Question 83

deprivation

Answer 83

(n) a situation in which you do not have things or conditions that are usually considered necessary for a pleasant life There were food shortages and other deprivations during the war.

Question 84

wear sb out

Answer 84

(phr v) làm ai kiệt sức Walking around the museum all day really wears you out.

Question 85

limitation

Answer 85

(n) sự hạn chế, mặt hạn chế The government has imposed a limitation on the number of foreign cars which can be imported.

Question 86

sensor

Answer 86

(n) thiết bị cảm biến The security device has a heat sensor which detects the presence of people and animals.

Question 87

prototype

Answer 87

(n) nguyên mẫu Our first prototype digital camera appeared back in 1976.

Question 88

anticipate

Answer 88

(v) lường trước, chuẩn bị cho điều đã lường trước We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate. It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises.

Question 89

resensitize sb/sth to sth

Answer 89

(v) làm cho nhạy cảm trở lại với điều gì The purpose of the violence in her play is to resensitize people to what violence is.

Question 90

camaraderie

Answer 90

(n) tình bạn, sự thân thiết When you've been climbing for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie when you meet another climber.

Question 91

moderation

Answer 91

(n) sự điều độ, sự chừng mực Alcohol isn't harmful if it's taken in moderation. All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations.

Question 92

critical

Answer 92

(adj) thuộc chỉ trích, cực kì quan trọng, thuộc đánh giá, cực kì tồi tệ She is very critical of the way we bring up our children. The president's support is critical to this project. She has written a major critical study of Saul Bellow's novel. Both drivers are in a critical condition after the 120mph crash.

Question 93

blurred

Answer 93

(adj) mờ, nhạt nhòa The photograph was very blurred. Her memories of the meeting were very blurred.

Question 94

commemorative

Answer 94

(adj) để tưởng niệm, để kỉ niệm Instead of tickets, they gave out commemorative mugs.

Question 95

headlight

Answer 95

(n) đèn pha I could see a car's headlights coming toward me.

Question 96

get away with

Answer 96

(phr v) không bị trừng phạt Murder is a serious crime and people rarely get away with it.

Question 97

put away sth/sb

Answer 97

(phr v) để lại chỗ cũ, đưa đi (vào tù, trại tâm thần, trại dưỡng lão) She put her clothes away in the drawer. He deserves to be put away for life.

Question 98

take sb back

Answer 98

(phr v) làm cho ai nhớ lại một khoảng thời gian trong quá khứ These athletes take us back to our youth and make us remember that we always dreamed of doing the things that they do.

Question 99

keep/ bear sth in mind

Answer 99

(idiom) nhớ về điều gì (khi đang ra quyết định) Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well.

Question 100

prisoner

Answer 100

(n) tù nhân The prisoner escaped from jail.

Question 101

punish sb for sth

Answer 101

(phr) trừng phạt She was punished for being late to school.

Question 102

redolence

Answer 102

(n) mùi hương mãnh liệt, mùi hương làm gợi nhớ I can still feel and smell the redolence of the atmosphere.

Question 103

resonate

Answer 103

(v) phát ra vang vọng, chứa đầy (âm thanh) His voice resonated in the empty church.

Question 104

resonate with sb/sth

Answer 104

(phr) remind somebody of something, to be similar to what somebody thinks or believes, chứa đầy (cảm xúc, tính chất) Her experiences resonate powerfully with me, living, as I do, in a similar family situation. These issues resonated with the voters. She makes a simple story resonate with complex themes and emotions.

Question 105

retentive

Answer 105

(adj) có khả năng ghi nhớ tốt Luke has an amazingly retentive memory.

Question 106

consistent

Answer 106

(adj) ổn định, nhất quán Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent. We do not consider his behavior to be consistent with the holding of a high-ranking job.

Question 107

bedtime

Answer 107

(n) giờ đi ngủ Seven o'clock is the children's bedtime.

Question 108

pile on

Answer 108

(phr v) tăng lên nhanh chóng When I returned to live with my parents, the weight piled on because I was stuffing myself with home cooking.

Question 109

intellectual

Answer 109

(adj) thuộc trí tuệ I like detective stories and romances - nothing too intellectual.

Question 110

tension

Answer 110

(n) sự căng thẳng (trước một sự kiện, giữa các nhóm người), sự căng You could feel the tension in the room as we waited for our exam results. There are growing tensions between the two countries. We need more tension in the wire, so pull them tighter.

Question 111

make an/the effort to do sth

Answer 111

(phr) nỗ lực Everyone ought to make the effort to vote.

Question 112

make light of sth

Answer 112

(idiom) xem nhẹ, không chú ý đến It's not easy to make light of other people's mistakes.

Question 113

run/take a risk

Answer 113

(idiom) chấp nhận rủi ro Don't take any risks - just call the police.

Question 114

inactivity

Answer 114

(n) trạng thái không hoạt động Inactivity contributes to weakness, fatigue, and sleeplessness.

Question 115

live off

Answer 115

(phr v) sống bằng thứ gì, ăn bám She has been living off her savings since she lost her job in December.

Question 116

hinder

Answer 116

(v) cản trở Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience.

Question 117

manipulate

Answer 117

(v) thao túng, điều khiển, điều chỉnh Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media. The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate.

Question 118

automate

Answer 118

(v) tự động hóa Massive investment is needed to automate the production process.

Question 119

impoverished

Answer 119

(adj) nghèo khổ An impoverished young actor

Question 120

agreeable

Answer 120

(adj) dễ chịu, phù hợp, mang tính tán thành He spent a most agreeable evening by the river. The talk is aimed at finding a mutually agreeable solution. If Kian is agreeable to the proposal, we'll start the project in June.

Question 121

enrich

Answer 121

(v) làm màu mỡ, làm phong phú hơn, làm giàu Fertilizer helps to enrich soil. The heritage of Africa has greatly enriched American life. They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.

Question 122

at the expense of sb

Answer 122

(phr) trên sự bất lợi của ai, sự có hại cho ai They all had a good laugh at her expense.

Question 123

have a tendency to do sth

Answer 123

(phr) có xu hướng làm gì She has a tendency to work late.

Question 124

come as a surprise to sb

Answer 124

(idiom) đến như một bất ngờ với ai The news will come as no surprise to his colleagues.

Question 125

have regret about/for/at doing sth

Answer 125

(phr) hối tiếc vì điều gì I had no regret about leaving the club in the end.

Question 126

unceasingly

Answer 126

(adv) một cách liên tục, không ngừng He worked unceasingly for international children's charities.

Question 127

be on about

Answer 127

(phr) có ý gì I don't know what you are on about.

Question 128

act on/ upon sth

Answer 128

(phr v) hành động theo lời khuyên, thông tin hoặc sự chỉ dẫn The police were acting on information from a member of the public.

Question 129

indulge

Answer 129

(v) thỏa mãn, nuông chiều He indulges his love of food by dining at expensive restaurants.

Question 130

intake

Answer 130

(n) vật, lượng lấy vào; sự lấy vào; chỗ lấy khí, nước, xăng I heard a sharp intake of breath behind me. It says on the packet that four slices of this bread contain half of your recommended daily fiber intake.

Question 131

stroke

Answer 131

(n) bệnh đột quỵ She suffered a stroke.

Question 132

get into sth

Answer 132

(phr v) cảm thấy hứng thú với điều gì She's been getting into yoga recently - she does three classes a week.

Question 133

go on

Answer 133

(phr v) tiếp tục, bắt đầu hoạt động, nói chuyện dài dòng về điều gì khiến người khác khó chịu, xảy ra Go on reading - I won't disturb you. When does the heating go on? I wish you I'd stop going on at me about my new haircut. This war has been going on for years. Go on, have another drink.

Question 134

pump

Answer 134

(n, v) máy bơm (nước, xe), giày đế bẹt, giày cao gót (usually plural); bơm, dò hỏi, phát ra nhạc lớn với nhịp điệu dồn dập Every village used to have a pump from which everyone drew their water. Oil is being pumped out of the ground. He tried to pump me about the exam. Not everyone likes having music pumping and an instructor shouting at them when they're exercising.

Question 135

diagnosis

Answer 135

(n) sự chẩn đoán Diagnosis of the disease is difficult in the early stages.

Question 136

devastating

Answer 136

(adj) tàn khốc If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating.

Question 137

take its/a heavy toll on sb/ sth

Answer 137

(phr) gây thiệt hại nghiêm trọng đến ai hay cái gì The problems of the past few months have taken their toll on her health and there are shadows under her eyes.

Question 138

intently

Answer 138

(adv) một cách chăm chú She was listening intently to everything he said.

Question 139

be plain sailing

Answer 139

(phr) thuận buồm xuôi gió The road was busy as we drove out of town, but it was plain sailing after that.

Question 140

have/ get the gift of the gab

Answer 140

(phr) có tài ăn nói She's got the gift of the gab - she should work in sales and marketing.

Question 141

put sth into action/effect/practice

Answer 141

(phr) thực hiện He never gets the chance to put his ideas into action.

Question 142

choke

Answer 142

(v) làm mắc nghẹn, (+on) nghẹn, bóp cổ, làm tắc Peanuts can choke a small child. She kept talking while eating fish and choked on a fishbone. She intended to kill her friend by choking him, but luckily, he was able to escape. At lunchtime, the streets were stroked with traffic.

Question 143

disperse

Answer 143

(v) giải tán, phân tán, truyền ra As soon as the last bell rang, students quickly dispersed out of the building and went home. Some seeds are dispersed by the wind. Information is dispersed by volunteers who distributed leaflets.

Question 144

dumping

Answer 144

(n) sự vứt bỏ, sự thải bỏ, sự bán phá giá Local communities are setting up campaigns against the dumping of toxic waste.

Question 145

hazardous

Answer 145

(adj) nguy hiểm, độc hại Hazardous waste must be properly disposed of.

Question 146

phase sth out

Answer 146

(phr v) dần ngưng hoạt động, dần ngưng sử dụng Over the years, the use of Windows 7 has been phased out to give way to Windows 8 and 10.

Question 147

give way to sth

Answer 147

(phr) nhường chỗ cho cái gì My excitement gave way to fear when I drove a car for the first time.

Question 148

give off sth

Answer 148

(phr v) to produce something as a result of a natural process The forest fire gave off thick black smoke.

Question 149

disapprove of sth

Answer 149

(v) không đồng tình với việc gì John's mother disapproves of his coming late.

Question 150

state of matter

Answer 150

(phr n) trạng thái vật lý Often the state of matter of a substance may be changed by adding or removing heat energy from it.

Question 151

state of affairs

Answer 151

(phr n) tình huống It is likely that this is the normal state of affairs.

Question 152

continuation

Answer 152

(n) sự tiếp tục It’s really just a continuation of the same street but called by a different name.

Question 153

falsify

Answer 153

(v) làm giả (giấy tờ) The certificate has certainly been falsified.

Question 154

personify

Answer 154

(v) nhân hóa, làm ví dụ tiêu biểu cho điều gì These children personify all that is wrong with the educational system. The river was personified as a goddess.

Question 155

irreversible

Answer 155

(adj) không thể đảo ngược, không thể trở lại như trước Technology has had an irreversible impact on society.

Question 156

disposable

Answer 156

(adj, n) dùng một lần, đồ dùng một lần She was wearing a disposable diaper. The company claims that one rechargeable batteries replace 500 to 1,000 disposables.

Question 157

pose

Answer 157

(n, v) tư thế, sự giả vờ; gây ra, đưa ra câu hỏi (formal), tạo dáng, giả vờ He sat in a relaxed pose. She likes to appear as if she knows all about the latest films and art exhibitions, but it's all a pose. Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone. Can we go back to the question that Helena posed earlier? We all posed for our photographs next to the Statue of Liberty. He doesn't know anything about the theatre - he's just posing.

Question 158

sewage

Answer 158

(n) chất thải, nước thải, hệ thống vận chuyển nước thải Some cities in the world do not have proper facilities for the disposal of sewage.

Question 159

waste your breath

Answer 159

(idiom) tốn hơi khuyên ai đó mà họ không thèm nghe Honestly, you're wasting your breath - he doesn't want to hear anyone else has got to say.

Question 160

in the nature of things

Answer 160

(idiom) là điều hiển nhiên, không thể tránh khỏi There are problems in every relationship - it's in the nature of things.

Question 161

at sb's disposal

Answer 161

(idiom) sẵn sàng để sử dụng Having sold the house she had a large sum of money at her disposal.

Question 162

sanitation

Answer 162

(n) hệ thống vệ sinh Sanitation workers are picking up the garbage.

Question 163

disposal

Answer 163

(n) sự vứt bỏ, sự loại bỏ The council is responsible for waste disposal and street cleaning.

Question 164

athletics

Answer 164

(n) điền kinh Athletics was my favourite activity at school.

Question 165

let down

Answer 165

(phr v) làm ai thất vọng, làm cho dài ra, làm xì hơi ra She felt he had let her down by not coming to see her performance. She had to let down the child's skirt. Someone let my tyres down while I was at the gym.

Question 166

put down

Answer 166

(phr v) xúc phạm ai, đặt xuống, (+on) đặt cọc, đàn áp, giết con vật bị thương để nó khỏi đau nhiều, giảm (giá, phí) Why did you have to put me down in front of every body like that? Put that knife down immediately! I've put a deposit down on a new car. The uprising was put down by the police and the army. If a horse breaks its leg, it usually has to be put down. Shops are being forced to put their price down to attract customers.

Question 167

put sth down to sth

Answer 167

(phr v) cho rằng cái gì là do cái gì gây ra I put the children's bad behavior down to the fact that they were tired.

Question 168

jealous of

Answer 168

(phr) ghen tị với ai, quan tâm bảo vệ ai hay cái gì He had always been jealous of his brother's good looks. She is very jealous of her independence and doesn't want to get married.

Question 169

indoor vs indoors

Answer 169

Indoor is an adjective while indoors is an adverb Indoor activities Play indoors

Question 170

excessive

Answer 170

(adj) quá mức Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems.

Question 171

wasteful

Answer 171

(adj) lãng phí It's wasteful the way you throw so much food away!

Question 172

owe sth to sb

Answer 172

(v) nợ ai cái gì He owes a lot of money to the bank.

Question 173

guilty of sth

Answer 173

(phr) phạm tội, làm gì sai trái The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.

Question 174

tackle

Answer 174

(v, n) giải quyết, giành bóng hoặc chặn và làm ngã đối thủ (thể thao); hành động giành bóng hoặc chặn và làm ngã đối thủ (thể thao), bộ dụng cụ There are many ways of tackling this problem. He tackled his opponent bravely and gained possession of the ball.

Question 175

considerate

Answer 175

(adj) tử tế, biết quan tâm It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk.

Question 176

a loaf of bread

Answer 176

(n phr) một ổ bánh mì Two loaves of white bread

Question 177

a clove of garlic

Answer 177

(n phr) một tép tỏi This recipe takes four cloves of garlic.

Question 178

a tin of

Answer 178

(n phr) lon thiếc A tin of beans.

Question 179

a bunch of

Answer 179

(n phr) bó, nải, buồng, chùm A bunch of flowers/ grapes/ bananas/ keys

Question 180

a pinch of

Answer 180

(n phr) một nhúm While the tomatoes are cooking add a pinch of salt.

Question 181

panorama /ˌpæn.ərˈɑː.mə/

Answer 181

(n) toàn cảnh From the hotel roof, you can enjoy a panorama of the whole city. A panorama of the planet Mars was named a top science photo. "Saving Savannah" offers a dramatic panorama of everyday life in Savannah.

Question 182

melancholy /ˈmel.əŋ.kɒl.i/

Answer 182

(adj, n) buồn, sự buồn bã Larry is in a very melancholy mood.

Question 183

herbicide

Answer 183

(n) thuốc diệt cỏ

Question 184

propaganda /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Answer 184

(n) sự tuyên truyền

Question 185

attraction vs attractiveness

Answer 185

attraction là sự thu hút (của cái gì đó, thiên về mặt vật lý), tuy nhiên ta cũng có thể dùng nó để chỉ việc ta bị cuốn hút bởi một ai đó. attractiveness chỉ sự cuốn hút (của ai đó, thiên về mặt tình cảm). Từ này thường dùng để chỉ vẻ đẹp (beauty) của ai đó, hay khả năng lôi cuốn một người khác.

Question 186

efficiency

Answer 186

(n) sự hiệu quả, hiệu suất (vật lý) She got through her work with speed and efficiency.

Question 187

creature /ˈkriː.tʃər/

Answer 187

(n) sinh vật Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived. The film was about creatures from outer space. A lovely blonde creature walked into the room.

Question 188

aspire to do sth /əˈspaɪər/

Answer 188

(v) khao khát We aspire to become full-service providers to our clients.

Question 189

conspire (with sb) to do sth/ against sb

Answer 189

(v) âm mưu He felt that his colleagues were conspiring to remove him from his job. As girls, the sisters used to conspire with each other against their brother.

Question 190

sth conspire to do sth/ against sth

Answer 190

(v) điều gì (sự kiện, hoàn cảnh) phá hoại điều gì The weather had conspired to ruin their day out.

Question 191

perspire

Answer 191

(v) đổ mồ hôi (mang tính lịch sự) The journalists and camera crews began to perspire in the heat as they stood waiting for the president to appear.

Question 192

microbe

Answer 192

(n) vi khuẩn

Question 193

germ

Answer 193

(n) vi trùng

Question 194

germ of sth

Answer 194

(idiom) mầm mống của điều gì He found the germ of an idea in an old newspaper.

Question 195

herbicide

Answer 195

(n) thuốc diệt cỏ

Question 196

water table

Answer 196

(n) mực nước ngầm

Question 197

proponent

Answer 197

(n) người ủng hộ Steinem has always been a strong proponent of women’s rights.

Question 198

entrants

Answer 198

(n) người đăng ký dự thi There were sixty entrants in the competition.

Question 199

take pride in sb/sth

Answer 199

(phr) tự hào về ai hay điều gì If you don't take professional pride in your work, you're probably in the wrong job.

Question 200

turnout /ˈtɜːn.aʊt/

Answer 200

(n) lượng người tham dự, số lượng cử tri Good weather on polling day should ensure a good turnout.

Question 201

in good spirits

Answer 201

(idiom) trong tâm trạng vui vẻ Jane was in good spirits today.

Question 202

electrification

Answer 202

(n) sự điện khí hóa the electrification of the railway

Question 203

indispensable

Answer 203

(adj) không thể thiếu This book is an indispensable resource for researchers.

Question 204

make a name for sb (as sth)

Answer 204

(phr) nổi tiếng He has made quite a name for himself as a golfer.

Question 205

theatrical /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/

Answer 205

(adj) thuộc sân khấu, điện ảnh; như đóng kịch The film will have its theatrical release in San Francisco, New York and a few other large cities in August. He tends to be a little theatrical.

Question 206

go off (food or drink)

Answer 206

(phr v) ôi, thiu, thối That meat has gone off.

Question 207

mammalian /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/

Answer 207

(n) thuộc động vật có vú Human beings, dogs, and cats all have mammalian characteristics.

Question 208

chaotic

Answer 208

(adj) thuộc hỗn loạn The house is a bit chaotic at the moment - we've got all these extra people staying and we're still decorating.

Question 209

rob sb of sth

Answer 209

(v) cướp của ai điều gì A last-minute injury robbed me of my place on the team.

Question 210

immeasurably

Answer 210

(adv) vô cùng (lớn) She suffered from heart problems for some time, which is an immeasurably tricky period for her.

Question 211

beholder

Answer 211

(n) người nhìn thấy, người chứng kiến, kẻ si tình Perfection is in the eye of the beholder.

Question 212

faithful to

Answer 212

(adj) trung thành với He was faithful to his wife throughout their 30-year marriage.

Question 213

make for somewhere/sth

Answer 213

(phr v) đi đến, là điều quan trọng nhất tạo nên điều gì I think luck also makes for his career success. They split up, and the man made for the subway.

Question 214

heal over

Answer 214

(phr v) lành (vết thương) When the wound has healed over you can remove the plaster.

Question 215

angry at vs angry with

Answer 215

angry with: tức giận về ai He's really angry at/ with me for upsetting Sophie. angry at: tức giận về ai hay cái gì My friends were angry at my absence from the picnic.

Question 216

upset with sb/ about sth

Answer 216

buồn về ai hay cái gì Jennifer was upset with the guy that was bothering her. Don't get upset about the dress - there's just a little stain on it.

Question 217

independent of vs independent from

Answer 217

independent of: độc lập khỏi Credit cards make students feel independent of their parents. independent from: độc lập khỏi (nói về môt quốc gia không còn bị thống trị bởi một quốc gia khác) Brunei became fully independent from the United Kingdom in 1984.

Question 218

made from vs made of vs made out of vs made with

Answer 218

made from: được làm từ thứ gì (sau khi hoàn thành sẽ bị thay đổi thành chất khác) Plastic is made from oil. made of: được làm từ thứ gì (sau khi hoàn thành vẫn giữ nguyên chất liệu ban đầu) She wore a beautiful necklace made of silver. made out of: được làm từ thứ gì (một cách kì lạ hoặc đáng ngạc nhiên) They were living in tents made out of plastic sheets. made with: được làm từ thứ gì (nguyên liệu cho món ăn hay thức uống) Is sushi always made with raw fish or do the Japanese use cooked fish too?

Question 219

objection

Answer 219

(n) sự phản đối Her objection to/ against the plan is based on incorrect facts.

Question 220

be present at

Answer 220

(phr) có mặt I think that Tom will be present at today's meeting.

Question 221

be ahead of the game

Answer 221

(idiom) có lợi thế, có điều kiện thuận lợi trong một tình huống cạnh tranh We got ahead of the game by employing the best people in our research laboratories.

Question 222

fits of rage

Answer 222

(phr) sự tức giận, cơn thịnh nộ In a fit of rage, she throws his possessions out on the street.

Question 223

deterrent

Answer 223

(n, adj) sự răn đe, sự ngăn cản; mang tính răn đe, ngăn cản Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders. The deterrent effect of the death penalty has long been questioned.

Question 224

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃər.i/

Answer 224

(adj) thứ ba, cấp ba These issues were considered to be of tertiary importance. tertiary education

Question 225

keep pace with

Answer 225

(phr) theo kịp (cố gắng tiến về phía trước hoặc tiến bộ với cùng tốc độ với ai hay cái gì) Our production can't keep pace with the orders coming in.

Question 226

keep up with

Answer 226

(phr) theo kịp (cố gắng tiến về phía trước hoặc tiến bộ với cùng tốc độ với ai hay cái gì), cập nhật tin tức mới nhất, giữ liên lạc với ai He started to walk faster and the children had to run to keep up with him. I find it hard to keep up with the news. She still keeps up with her old friend from college.

Question 227

rise vs raise

Answer 227

rise: sự vật tự tăng, nâng, dâng lên The price keeps rising. raise: có người tăng, nâng lên We were forced to raise the price.

Question 228

unsatisfied

Answer 228

(adj) chưa đủ, không thể thỏa mãn After dinner, he still felt unsatisfied. There is an unsatisfied demand for the product.

Question 229

dissatisfied

Answer 229

(adj) không hài lòng, bất mãn If you're dissatisfied with the service, why don't you complain to the hotel manager?

Question 230

realistically

Answer 230

(adv) một cách thực tế Realistically, I don't think we can afford to rent such a large apartment.

Question 231

go after

Answer 231

(phr v) theo đuổi, theo sau Are you planning to go after Paul's job when he leaves? Go after him and apologize.

Question 232

excite

Answer 232

(v) kích thích The book did not excite my interest.

Question 233

sustainable

Answer 233

(adj) bền vững, không làm hại môi trường That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.

Question 234

contented

Answer 234

(adj) thỏa mãn She smiled a contented smile.

Question 235

trade off sth against/ for sth

Answer 235

(phr v) đánh đổi điều gì để lấy điều gì I get up early and trade off sleep for/ against exercise.

Question 236

come to the point

Answer 236

(idiom) đi thẳng vào vấn đề, đến lúc cần (chỉ khi có it làm chủ ngữ) He talked and talked, but never came to the point. He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there.

Question 237

extinct

Answer 237

(adj) tuyệt chủng, đã ngừng hoạt động (núi lửa) There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct. That volcano was thought to be extinct until it suddenly erupted ten years ago.

Question 238

heatwave

Answer 238

(n) đợt sóng nhiệt The country was in the middle of the heatwave.

Question 239

reptile

Answer 239

(n) loài bò sát Snakes, turtles, and crocodiles are all reptiles.

Question 240

circular

Answer 240

(adj, n) có hình tròn, vòng quanh; giấy báo (gửi cho khách hàng) A circular piece of paper A circular road Circulars and other junk mail go straight in the bin.

Question 241

invade

Answer 241

(v) xâm chiếm (nước khác) Britain was twice invaded by the Romans.

Question 242

invasion

Answer 242

(n) sự xâm chiếm, sự xâm phạm The overnight invasion took the military experts unaware. The annual invasion of foreign tourist An invasion of privacy

Question 243

blow up

Answer 243

(phr v) bắt đầu (cơn bão), nổ tung, bơm căng lên, phóng to, nổi nóng A storm blew up while we were out walking. The bomb blew up without any warning. He blew up the balloon. Blow up that photo so we can see his face. They blew up when they heard what I have done wrong.

Question 244

invader

Answer 244

(n) người xâm chiếm Our armies fought bravely against the invader.

Question 245

build up

Answer 245

(phr v) tăng lên, xây dựng dần dần The traffic begins to build up at around five o'clock. His father built up that grocery business from nothing.

Question 246

put up with sb/sth

Answer 246

(phr v) chịu đựng I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean.

Question 247

go out

Answer 247

(phr v) tắt (lửa) When I woke up, the fire had gone out.

Question 248

put out (light)

Answer 248

(phr v) dập tắt (lửa), tắt đèn Put that torch out!

Question 249

put up (attach)

Answer 249

(phr v) treo lên We put up some new pictures in the living room.

Question 250

on the top of/ at the top of

Answer 250

On the top of: vị trí trên đỉnh He was completely bald on the top of his head. At the top of: phần trên đỉnh She was standing at the top of the stairs.

Question 251

on top of sth

Answer 251

(phr) hơn thế nữa, đi trước điều gì (in control of a situation and aware of changes) We missed the bus, and on top of that it started raining. The stock market has been unpredictable, and you really have to stay on top of things.

Question 252

do up

Answer 252

(phr v) làm chặt, sửa chữa hoặc trang trí lại Do you coat up. It's absolutely freezing outside. We spent a fortune doing up our house last year.

Question 253

monotonous

Answer 253

(adj) đơn điệu, một màu The music became monotonous after a while.

Question 254

have on

Answer 254

(phr v) (have got on) mặc, lừa gạt, (have got on) bận làm gì That's a nice suit you have on. That's your new car? You're having me on! Have you got anything on this afternoon?

Question 255

arduous

Answer 255

(adj) khó khăn They faced the arduous task of climbing the mountain in the freezing rain.

Question 256

crunch time

Answer 256

(n) giai đoạn nước rút He plays well without pressure, but can he produce at crunch time.

Question 257

labour-intensive

Answer 257

(adj) tốn nhiều nhân công A lot of farming techniques have been abandoned because they were too labour-intensive.

Question 258

hectic

Answer 258

(adj) bận rộn She wants to get away from the hectic pace of New York.

Question 259

Mediterranean

Answer 259

(adj) thuộc Địa Trung Hải The Mediterranean diet is famously healthy, including, as it does, olive oil and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Question 260

dedicate

Answer 260

(v) hiến dâng, dành tặng (sách, bài nhạc,… cho ai đó), dành cho (để tưởng nhớ) The new president said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the sick and the homeless. The book is dedicated to the author's husband. The church was dedicated on 1 March 1805 to the local Saint Jude.

Question 261

visionary

Answer 261

(n) người nhìn xa trông rộng

Question 262

pour with rain

Answer 262

(v) mưa lớn We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it poured with rain the whole time we were there.

Question 263

equatorial

Answer 263

(adj) thuộc xích đạo The equatorial climate of the Amazonian rain forests is hot and wet.

Question 264

be at the top of one's game/ on top of one's game

Answer 264

(idiom) đang làm tốt nhất có thể I can't believe I got the hardest question right. I'm really at the top of my game today!

Question 265

be the bee's knees

Answer 265

(idiom) rất tuyệt vời Have you tried this ice cream? It's the bee's knees, it really is.

Question 266

renowned

Answer 266

(adj) nổi tiếng The region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty.

Question 267

executive

Answer 267

(adj, n) thuộc điều hành, thuộc hành pháp; ủy viên ban quản trị, tổ chức hành pháp His executive skills will be very useful to the company. Executive powers The executives of the company had a meeting yesterday to discuss about the new project. In the US, the president is the head of the executive branch of government.

Question 268

apprenticeship /əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/

Answer 268

(n) sự học việc He is serving his apprenticeship as a mechanic.

Question 269

tactful

Answer 269

(adj) tế nhị Mentioning his baldness wasn't very tactful.

Question 270

jump the gun

Answer 270

(idiom) hành động hấp tấp, nông nỗi They've only just met - isn't it jumping the gun to be talking about marriage already?

Question 271

in the red

Answer 271

(idiom) nợ nần When his business failed, he found himself in the red.

Question 272

live on vs live off vs live with

Answer 272

Live on: dùng thứ gì để sống His earnings aren't enough to live on. Live off: lấy tiền hay thực phẩm từ thứ gì để sống All his life he had lived off his father. live with sb: sống với ai He is 25 years old but still lives with his parents.

Question 273

tangible

Answer 273

(adj, n) xác thực, rõ ràng, hữu hình; vật hữu hình We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action. Drivers will see tangible improvements on major roads. The company can buys and sells as well as tangible goods. Quality standards for tangibles like food are easier to assess than for intangibles such as service or waiting times.

Question 274

a joke about

Answer 274

(phr) một trò đùa về điều gì Did I tell you the joke about the chicken crossing the street?

Question 275

bull

Answer 275

(n) bò đực, con đực (cá voi, voi,…), hồng tâm, điều vô nghĩa hoặc sai sự thật, người đầu cơ giá lên Our herd has two bulls and twenty cows. Don't give me that bull about not getting my message. Bulls believe the US economy is beginning to pick up.

Question 276

ashamed of

Answer 276

(phr) xấu hổ về điều gì You've got nothing to be ashamed of.

Question 277

dignity

Answer 277

(n) sự nghiêm túc, lòng tự trọng She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity. I'm going to tell you the dignity of this occasion at the church. She lost her home and all her money, but she never lost her dignity.

Question 278

diminish

Answer 278

(v) giảm bớt I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.

Question 279

fold your arms

Answer 279

(phr) khoanh tay The teacher punished him by having him stand up and fold his arms for the rest of the lesson.

Question 280

shake your head

Answer 280

(phr) lắc đầu People nod their heads when they want to say "yes" and shake their heads to say "no".

Question 281

tallish

Answer 281

(adj) hơi cao He's tallish, with fair hair and glasses.

Question 282

derive

Answer 282

(v) xuất phát từ, lấy thứ gì từ (derive sth from sth) The word "psychology" derives from Greek. The institute derives all its money from foreign investments.

Question 283

roughly

Answer 283

(adv) khoảng, một cách thô bạo, một cách đại khái There has been an increase of roughly 2.25 million. Roughly chop the tomatoes. He pushed the children roughly to one side.

Question 284

defective

Answer 284

(adj) có thiếu sót I think that theory is defective.

Question 285

transition

Answer 285

(n, v) sự chuyển đổi, sự chuyển giới; chuyển đổi, chuyển giới The company was slow to make the transition from paper to computer. She began her transition from male to female almost seven years ago. Texas schools have traditionally transitioned students from Spanish to English in elementary school. Louise transitioned from male to female almost 20 years ago.

Question 286

considerate

Answer 286

(adj) chu đáo He is always a kind and considerate host.

Question 287

insight

Answer 287

(n) sự thấu hiểu, cái nhìn thông suốt It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.

Question 288

expertise

Answer 288

(n) khả năng chuyên môn I've been in this job for 30 years, and I've picked up a good deal of expertise along the way.

Question 289

settle into somewhere/sth

Answer 289

(phr v) thích ứng, quen với Students settled into their desks and took out their notebooks.

Question 290

flourish

Answer 290

(v) phát triển mạnh mẽ, vẫy thứ gì My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather. She came in smiling, flourishing her exam results.

Question 291

theory /ˈθɪə.ri/

Answer 291

(n) lý thuyết, giả thuyết There are many theories about the origin of life. A musician has to study both the theory and practice of music.

Question 292

in theory

Answer 292

(phr) về mặt lý thuyết In theory, I agree with you, but it would not work in practice.

Question 293

hang up

Answer 293

(phr v) treo lên, cúp máy Hang up your coat on one of those pegs. I tried to talk to her, but she hung up on me.

Question 294

share out

Answer 294

(phr v) chia ra I shared the money out equally.

Question 295

sort out

Answer 295

(phr v) giải quyết, xử lí ai đó, chọn lựa thứ gì từ một nhóm, chuẩn bị thứ gì We've sorted out the computer system's initial problems. I'll soon sort you out, little evil man! I'll try to sort out some books that he might like. Could you sort out the toys that can be thrown away?

Question 296

sort yourself out/ get yourself sorted out

Answer 296

(phr v) giải quyết những vấn đề của bản thân I'm staying with a friend until I manage to sort myself out.

Question 297

sort itself out

Answer 297

(phr v) (vấn đề) tự giải quyết Our financial problems should sort themselves out in a week or two.

Question 298

sustain

Answer 298

(v) giữ vững, duy trì, chịu đựng He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women. The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population. Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake. Throughout the ordeal, he was sustained by the belief that he would get home.

Question 299

transparent

Answer 299

(adj) trong suốt, rõ ràng, minh bạch Her blouse was practically transparent! I think we should try to make the instructions more transparent. We are committed to being totally transparent about our charges.

Question 300

affiliate

Answer 300

(v, n) liên kết, một tổ chức con I'm not affiliated with any political party. Our college is an affiliate of the university.

Question 301

sound off

Answer 301

(phr v) thể hiện quan điểm một cách mạnh mẽ He's always sounding off about how he thinks the country should be run.

Question 302

advise against

Answer 302

(phr) khuyên ai không nên làm gì I advise her against going to bed late every night.

Question 303

helpless

Answer 303

(adj) bất lực You feel so helpless because there's nothing you can do to make the child better.

Question 304

call off

Answer 304

(phr v) hoãn lại, hủy Tomorrow's match has been called off because of icy weather.

Question 305

criticize sb for sth

Answer 305

(v) chỉ trích ai vì điều gì The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.

Question 306

apply for vs apply to

Answer 306

apply for: to say the purpose of your application apply for: to say where you are applying to You could apply to the hospital. Send your CV and apply for a job.

Question 307

overemphasis

Answer 307

(n) sự nhấn mạnh quá mức An overemphasis on correctness can be damaging to young writers.

Question 308

demotivate

Answer 308

(v) làm mất động lực She was very demotivated by being told she had little chance of being promoted.

Question 309

reluctant

Answer 309

(adj) miễn cưỡng My parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.

Question 310

cause a stir

Answer 310

(idiom) gây rối, gây xáo động When Bob appeared without his evening jacket, it caused a stir in the dining room.

Question 311

wholesome

Answer 311

(adj) lành mạnh Wholesome food helps keep you healthy.

Question 312

incentive

Answer 312

(n) sự khuyến khích Tax incentives are sometimes effective in encouraging people to save money.

Question 313

lay out

Answer 313

(phr v) bày ra, xắp xếp, sử dụng tiền, giải thích (bằng văn bản), đánh bất tỉnh, chuẩn bị xác chết để chôn Lay out the map on the table and let's have a look. The garden is laid out in a formal pattern. What's the point in laying out money on something you'll only wear once? All the terms and conditions are laid out in the contract. One of the guards had been laid out and the other was missing.

Question 314

anticipation

Answer 314

(n) sự dự đoán Skiers look forward to the first snow of the winter with eager anticipation.

Question 315

in anticipation (of)

Answer 315

(phr) trong sự chuẩn bị cho điều gì She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit.

Question 316

come close to

Answer 316

(phr v) gần như She came close to quitting her job.

Question 317

save sth for a rainy day

Answer 317

(idiom) để dành phòng khi cần thiết Luckily she had saved some money for a rainy day.

Question 318

deceptive

Answer 318

(adj) mang tính lừa gạt It's deceptive - from the outside, the building looks small, but inside it's very big.

Question 319

critic

Answer 319

(n) nhà phê bình, người chỉ trích The play has been well received by the critics. His critics would say that he is unsuitable for the job.

Question 320

cottage

Answer 320

(n) ngôi nhà nhỏ ở miền quê We rented a little beach cottage on the North Caroline coast.

Question 321

shopaholic

Answer 321

(n) người nghiện mua sắm A self-confessed shopaholic, Diane loved looking for new clothes with her two daughters.

Question 322

committed

Answer 322

(adj) tận tụy, đã cam kết He was committed to looking after his uncle. The prime minister has said that the government is committed to the preservation of the country's national interests.

Question 323

impulsively

Answer 323

(adv) một cách hấp tấp At the age of 17, he impulsively decided to leave school.

Question 324

charming

Answer 324

(adj) quyến rũ We had dinner with our director and his charming wife.

Question 325

duvet

Answer 325

(n) chăn lông She pulled the duvet over her head to try to shut out the light.

Question 326

be in the money

Answer 326

(idiom) có rất nhiều tiền If we win this competition we'll be in the money.

Question 327

on the outskirts

Answer 327

(phr) ở rìa thành phố The factory is on the outskirts of New Delhi.

Question 328

revelation /ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Answer 328

(n) sự tiết lộ, điều được tiết lộ Shocking revelations about their private life appeared in the papers.

Question 329

hypocrite

Answer 329

(n) kẻ đạo đức giả He's a hypocrite - he's always lecturing other people on the environment but he drives around in a huge car.

Question 330

hypocritical

Answer 330

(adj) giả tạo For him to say she mustn't work so hard is a bit hypocritical, don't you think? He's a workaholic himself.

Question 331

come as/ be a revelation

Answer 331

(phr) là một sự bất ngờ lớn This book came as a complete revelation to me.

Question 332

emblematic

Answer 332

(adj) (+ of sth) tiêu biểu, biểu tượng A sword is emblematic of power gained by violence. The violence is emblematic of what is happening in our inner cities

Question 333

cashpoint

Answer 333

(n) mainly UK: cây ATM

Question 334

blind

Answer 334

(n) rèm cuốn The sun is too bright - pull down the blinds!

Question 335

pledge drive

Answer 335

(n) chiến dịch gây quỹ (khuyến khích mn cam kết quyên góp) Hawaii Public Radio's pledge drives were traditionally held over a 10-day period.

Question 336

en suite

Answer 336

(adv, adj (mainly UK: en-suite)) nói về phòng tắm nằm trong phòng ngủ Each bedroom in the hotel has a bathroom en suite/an en-suite bathroom.

Question 337

have a flair for sth

Answer 337

(idiom) có tài năng về việc gì Our youngest son has a flair for drawing.

Question 338

ensuite

Answer 338

(n) phòng tắm trong phòng ngủ My room has an ensuite.

Question 339

hepatitis

Answer 339

(n) bệnh viêm gan (có 3 loại: A, B, C)

Question 340

run up

Answer 340

(phr v) cắm cờ, làm gì đó nhanh chóng, di chuyển nhanh, tích trữ (nợ) They've run up a British flag on the roof. He ran up next to me and started shouting. He ran up a few examples for them to look at. He ran a lot of bills at the hotel.

Question 341

expend

Answer 341

(v) bỏ ra (thời gian, của cải, …) Government expends a lot of resources on war.

Question 342

accumulate

Answer 342

(v) tích lũy, dần tăng lên We've accumulated so much rubbish over the years. A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room.

Question 343

variable

Answer 343

(adj, n) hay thay đổi, có thể thay đổi; biến số British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring. The data was analysed according to neighbourhoods, but other key variables like credit rating and marital status were ignored altogether.

Question 344

fork out

Answer 344

(phr v) chi tiền (miễn cưỡng) You have to fork out money for so many charities these days.

Question 345

fight tooth and nail

Answer 345

(idiom) chiến đấu hết mình để đạt được điều gì We fought tooth and nail to get the route of the new road change.

Question 346

rucksack

Answer 346

(n) ba lô

Question 347

catch sb's eye

Answer 347

(idiom) thu hút sự chú ý của ai, làm ai chú ý It was the unusual colour of his jacket that caught my eye. I tried to catch the waiter's eye, so we could order.

Question 348

be all eyes

Answer 348

(idiom) ngắm nhìn một cách say mê We were all eyes as the celebrity guests emerged from the car.

Question 349

astigmatism

Answer 349

(n) chứng loạn thị

Question 350

dim

Answer 350

(adj, v) mờ nhạt, kém thông minh, không rõ (mắt), không tươi sáng (tương lai); làm mờ, mờ đi The lamp gave out a dim light. If your eyes are dim, you cannot see very well. He's a nice guy, but a little dim. The company's prospects for the future are rather dim. Someone dimmed the lights. Our hopes dimmed as the hours passed.

Question 351

short-sighted

Answer 351

(adj) cận thị, thiển cận I don’t recognize people at a distance because I’m short-sighted. It's very short-sighted of the government not to invest in technological research.

Question 352

strained

Answer 352

(adj) căng thẳng, gượng ép, bị căng Relations between the two countries have become strained recently. She was looking strained and had dark circles beneath her eyes. Her eyes were strained after using electrical appliances for too long.

Question 353

courgette /kɔːˈʒet/

Answer 353

(n) bí ngòi

Question 354

dressing

Answer 354

(n) lớp băng bó, nước sốt, việc mặc quần áo, hỗn hợp nhồi vào đồ ăn trước khi nấu (American English) He changed the patient's dressing. Oil and vinegar dressing Many of our patients need help with dressing.

Question 355

stuffing

Answer 355

(n) hỗn hợp nhồi vào đồ ăn trước khi nấu, phần vật liệu nhồi vào trong thứ gì A stuffing for the turkey The seat is losing its stuffing.

Question 356

calf

Answer 356

(n) con bê, con non (của voi, cá voi,…), bắp chân, da bê thuộc (calfskin) She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle. A bag made of calf

Question 357

mussel

Answer 357

(n) con trai

Question 358

veal

Answer 358

(n) thịt bê We had veal for dinner.

Question 359

designer label

Answer 359

(n) nhãn hiệu thiết kế nổi tiếng, hàng hiệu Our aim is to make this one of the world's great designer labels. Not all of us have the cash to spend on designer labels.

Question 360

menacing

Answer 360

(adj) đe dọa She gave him a menacing look.

Question 361

overtake

Answer 361

(v) vượt qua, xảy đến một cách đột ngột Always check your rearview mirror before you overtake another car. The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago, and they still haven't recovered.

Question 362

far-fetched

Answer 362

(adj) khó tin, không tự nhiên Her story about being chased away from school by wolves seems pretty far-fetched.

Question 363

utopian

Answer 363

(n) không tưởng, duy tâm He was always forcing utopian theories down our throats.

Question 364

force/ram sth down sb's throat

Answer 364

(idiom) nhồi nhét ý kiến của mình cho ai I can't stand it when someone starts ramming their views down your throat.

Question 365

transcend

Answer 365

(v) vượt qua The underlying message of the film is that love transcends everything else.

Question 366

relinquish

Answer 366

(v) từ bỏ, (miễn cưỡng) buông ra She relinquished control of the family investments to her daughter. She relinquished her hold on the steering wheel.

Question 367

machinery

Answer 367

(adj) máy móc, bộ máy Nowadays, most products are made by machinery rather than by hand. The machinery of government

Question 368

It's not rocket science

Answer 368

(idiom) không quá khó khăn My coach always said, "Basketball is not rocket science. It's about putting the ball in the basket."

Question 369

be out of tune with sb/sth

Answer 369

(idiom) không hiểu, không đồng tình Her theories were out of tune with the scientific thinking of the time.

Question 370

be in tune with sb/sth

Answer 370

(idiom) hiểu, đồng tình Much of his success comes from being in tune with what his customers want.

Question 371

intern

Answer 371

(v, n) giam giữ (làm tù binh chiến tranh); bác sĩ thực tập nội trú, thực tập sinh Many foreigners were interned for the duration of the war. She worked in the White House as an intern.

Question 372

manageable

Answer 372

(adj) có thể quản lý được, có thể làm được The work has been divided into smaller, more manageable sections. Are you finding this work manageable?

Question 373

pull in

Answer 373

(phr v) (sb) bắt giữ; (sth) kiếm tiền, tấp vào lề đường, (tàu) vào ga, thu hút The police pulled in dozens of protesters during the demonstration. I reckon she's pulling in over 1 million dollars. The police car signalled to us to pull in. The movie failed to pull in younger audiences

Question 374

make for somewhere/sth

Answer 374

(phr v) đi We were making for home when sth unusual happened.

Question 375

think back (to sth)

Answer 375

(phr v) nghĩ về điều gì trong quá khứ It might help you to understand Julia if you think back to when you were her age.

Question 376

territory

Answer 376

(n) lãnh thổ, địa phận, lĩnh vực He was shot down in enemy territory. Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea, has been a territory of the United States since 1898. The robin keeps other birds off that part of the garden - that's his territory. The director is back on familiar territory with his latest film.

Question 377

voyage

Answer 377

(n, v) chuyến đi (trên biển, trong không gian), du hành He was a young sailor on his first sea voyage. In their little boat, they decided to voyage to distant island.

Question 378

menacing

Answer 378

(adj) đe dọa She gave him a menacing look.

Question 379

backup singer

Answer 379

(n) ca sĩ hát bè She was a backup singer for James Brown.

Question 380

gizmo

Answer 380

(n) tiện ích Electrical gizmos

Question 381

pull the plug on sb/sth

Answer 381

(idiom) làm cho thứ gì kết thúc The television company pulled the plug on the series after only five episodes.

Question 382

interface

Answer 382

(v) kết nối (thiết bị), giao tiếp The computers must be properly interfaced. We used email to interface with our customers.

Question 383

run out of steam

Answer 383

(idiom) hết hứng thú, hết năng lượng He ran out of steam towards the end of the race.

Question 384

obsolete

Answer 384

(adj) lỗi thời Gas lamps become obsolete when electric lighting was invented.

Question 385

run over

Answer 385

(phr v) chẹt phải, (chất lỏng) tràn ra, vượt quá thời gian dự kiến, xem lại Two children were run over an killed. The bath is running over - quick turn the taps off. The project ran over time and budget. She ran over her notes before giving lectures.

Question 386

see off

Answer 386

(phr v) tiễn ai, đuổi ai đi, giải quyết My parents saw me off at the airport. The caretaker out and saw off the boys who had been damaging the fence. England saw off Luxembourg 5–0.

Question 387

set out

Answer 387

(phr v) bắt đầu chuyến đi, sắp xếp ra, đưa ra (bằng văn bản), bắt đầu (ý định) We will set out to New York at 9 am tomorrow. Every evening Michael sets out the breakfast dishes on the table, ready for the morning. Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment. She set out with the aim of becoming the youngest ever winner of the championship.

Question 388

breadth

Answer 388

(n) chiều rộng, phạm vi The length of this box is twice its breadth. The breadth of her knowledge is amazing.

Question 389

(un)cultured

Answer 389

(adj) (không) có văn hóa He is a very cultured man.

Question 390

distant

Answer 390

(adj) xa xôi, (họ hàng) xa, lạnh lùng Our house is quite distant from the school. She is also my cousin but only a distant one. She seemed cold and distant.

Question 391

indirect /ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/

Answer 391

(adj) gián tiếp, quanh co Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages. We arrived late because we took rather an indirect route.

Question 392

photographic

Answer 392

(adj) thuộc nhiếp ảnh, thuộc chụp ảnh Her paintings are almost photographic in their detail and accuracy.

Question 393

(un)recognizable

Answer 393

(adj) (không) dễ nhận ra, không/có thể nhận ra The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an instantly recognizable landmark. He had been beaten so severely that he was unrecognizable.

Question 394

inhabit

Answer 394

(v) sinh sống These remote islands are inhabited only by birds.

Question 395

drive-in

Answer 395

(n, adj) rạp phim, nhà hàng phục vụ khách ngồi trong xe ô tô; phục vụ khách ngồi trong xe ô tô A drive-in movie theatre

Question 396

rooftop

Answer 396

(n) sân thượng People stood on the rooftops to watch the parade.

Question 397

historic

Answer 397

(adj) nổi tiếng trong lịch sử, (hành vi phạm tội) không bị buộc tội trong quá khứ There is still more to be done to right the historic injustice of slavery. It was a great fight, a historic moment in Irish sport.

Question 398

shout/proclaim sth from the rooftops

Answer 398

(idiom) công khai điều gì I'm so in love I want to shout your name from the rooftops.

Question 399

make a drama out of sth

Answer 399

(idiom) làm quá lên Brian always makes such a drama out of everything.

Question 400

fight sth off

Answer 400

(phr v) chống lại The old lady managed to fight the robbers off and they didn't get her purse. I'll fight off this cold by going to bed early.

Question 401

add fuel to the fire (the flames)

Answer 401

(idiom) đổ thêm dầu vào lửa The President said he wouldn't add fuel to the fire by commenting without knowing all the facts.

Question 402

fire-eater

Answer 402

(n) người biểu diễn nuốt lửa

Question 403

resilience /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/

Answer 403

(n) khả năng phục hồi (thể chất hoặc tinh thần), khả năng đàn hồi The resilience of the economy has come as a surprise to some. The plant fiber has incredible strength and resilience.

Question 404

puppeteer

Answer 404

(n) nghệ sĩ múa rối

Question 405

blow off steam

Answer 405

(idiom) giải tỏa căng thẳng, giận dữ Call me any time you need to blow off some steam.

Question 406

fuel

Answer 406

(n) cung cấp chất đốt, đổ xăng, làm bùng lên Our heating is fuel by gas. We'd better fuel up at the next town. His words fuel her anger more.

Question 407

off the top of your head

Answer 407

(idiom) từ hiểu biết của bạn "What's the capital of Mauritania?" "I don't know off the top of my head, but I could go and look it up."

Question 408

convivial

Answer 408

(adj) vui vẻ, dễ chịu We spent a convivial evening having dinner with some old friends.

Question 409

commerce

Answer 409

(n) thương mại They are trying to promote commerce between their countries.

Question 410

e-commerce

Answer 410

(n) thương mại điện tử Recognizing the value of e-commerce, traditional companies also jumped online.

Question 411

ease

Answer 411

(v, n) làm dịu đi, dịu đi, làm cho dễ dàng hơn, di chuyển (bản thân hoặc vật gì) nhẹ nhàng; sự dễ dàng, thoải mái The pills should ease the pain. The driver eased off as he approached the town. They eased the wardrobe carefully up the narrow staircase. He had natural ease which made him very popular.

Question 412

commercial

Answer 412

(adj, n) thuộc thương mại, nhằm mục đích thương mại, thuộc quảng cáo; chương trình quảng cáo The commercial future of the company looks very promising. This is a commercial product, not free software. Now it's time for a commercial break. He went to make a drink during the commercials.

Question 413

be/come on stream

Answer 413

(idiom) được đưa vào sử dụng The new computer system comes on stream next month.

Question 414

on/off (the) air

Answer 414

(idiom) (không) được lên sóng We worked very hard to get a conversation about climate change on the air.

Question 415

swerve

Answer 415

(v, n) chuyển hướng bất ngờ, sự đi lệch hướng The car driver swerved to avoid the dog. She never swerved from her purpose. The bus made a sudden swerve to the left.

Question 416

(as) fit as a fiddle/flea

Answer 416

(idiom) khỏe như vâm My grandmother's 89, but she's as fit as a fiddle.

Question 417

staggered junction

Answer 417

(n) a place where several roads meet the main road at a slight distance apart so that they do not all come together at the same point

Question 418

longevity

Answer 418

(n) tuổi thọ, sự lâu dài Increased longevity is one of the modern world's greatest achievements. For longevity in car design, you really need to keep it simple.

Question 419

a change of direction

Answer 419

(phr) sự thay đổi, sự đổi huớng He was looking for a complete change of direction.

Question 420

parcel

Answer 420

(n) bưu kiện, mảnh đất I got a parcel in the post today. He came into a 50-acre parcel when his father died.

Question 421

come into

Answer 421

(phr v) được thừa kế She came into a bit of money when her grandfather died.

Question 422

turn (a)round

Answer 422

(phr v) quay lại, làm ai hay cái gì quay lại, xoay chuyển tình thế Turn around and let me look at your back. I turned my chair around to face the fire. They were losing badly but they turned things around in the second half of the game.

Question 423

emblematic

Answer 423

(adj) thuộc biểu tượng A sword is emblematic of power gained by violence.

Question 424

take a tour of/ around somewhere

Answer 424

(phr) đi tham quan nơi nào đó We went on a guided tour of the museum.

Question 425

in the direction of sth

Answer 425

(phr) về phía As the storm started, we went in direction of the old house.

Question 426

take a route

Answer 426

(phr) làm theo lịch trình, chọn con đường để đi

Question 427

a burst of speed

Answer 427

(n) sự tăng tốc The Kenyan runner put on a sudden burst of speed over the last 50 metres.

Question 428

loner = lone wolf

Answer 428

(n) người cô đơn He was always a loner at school.

Question 429

plan your/a route

Answer 429

(phr) lên kế hoạch, lộ trình

Question 430

an early/late riser

Answer 430

(n) người hay dậy sớm/ muộn

Question 431

a night owl

Answer 431

(n) cú đêm My wife's a night owl, but I like to be in bed by 10 o'clock.

Question 432

have butterflies in your stomach

Answer 432

(idiom) cảm thấy lo lắng I had terrible butterflies in my stomach before I gave that talk in Venice.

Question 433

extroversion

Answer 433

(n) sự hướng ngoại Due to her extroversion, Kelly befriended everyone and she always would speak up in class.

Question 434

temptation

Answer 434

(n) sự cám dỗ, sự xúi giục As a young actress, she resisted the temptation to move to Hollywood. He knew it was wrong to steal, but the money just lying there was too great a temptation.

Question 435

nutritional

Answer 435

(adj) thuộc dinh dưỡng Chemical sweeteners have no nutritional value.

Question 436

take charge of sth

Answer 436

(idiom) nhận quyền quản lý She took charge of the project and made sure it was finished on time.

Question 437

introversion

Answer 437

(n) sự hướng nội She managed to overcome her introversion to the point that she could stand up on stage.

Question 438

purifier

Answer 438

(n) máy lọc, chất lọc In traditional medicine, certain herbs are used as blood purifiers.

Question 439

volatile

Answer 439

(adj) không ổn định (sự vật, cảm xúc), dễ bay hơi Food and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation. He had a volatile temper and couldn't have been easy to live with. The substance is highly volatile

Question 440

redundancy

Answer 440

(n) tình trạng thất nghiệp, sự thừa, sự dự phòng He was so fed up at work that redundancy was starting to look quite appealing. The aircraft has seven computer systems running parallel, so as to provide enough redundancy to cope with computer breakdowns. Avoid redundancy or unnecessary words.

Question 441

integrity

Answer 441

(n) tính trung thực, tính nguyên vẹn No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity. A modern extension of the old building would ruin its architectural integrity.

Question 442

volatility

Answer 442

(n) tính không ổn định (của sự vật, cảm xúc), tính dễ bay hơi Currency volatility is putting jobs at risk. He was on medication to calm his volatility.

Question 443

save your breath

Answer 443

(idiom) không nên nói làm gì cho tốn hơi I don't know why I bother trying to explain this to you - I might as well save my breath.

Question 444

live and breathe sth

Answer 444

(idiom) sống với thứ gì (cực kì đam mê) He lives and breathes music.

Question 445

asthma

Answer 445

(n) bệnh hen suyễn She suffers from asthma.

Question 446

take after

Answer 446

(phr v) giống (một người lớn hơn trong gia đình về tính cách hoặc ngoại hình) She takes after me with her love of horses.

Question 447

abuse

Answer 447

(v, n) lạm dụng, chửi bới; sự lạm dụng, sự chửi bới She is continually abusing her position by getting other people to do things for her. Several of the children had been physically abused. The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal. Drug and alcohol abuse contributed to his early death. She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse. "Idiot!" is a term of abuse.

Question 448

latchkey child

Answer 448

(n) a child who has a key to their home and is often alone at home after school because their parents are out at work If both parents are at work and there are no after-school clubs, we will have latchkey kids.

Question 449

love child

Answer 449

(n) a child whose parents are not married to each other They live a very happy and peaceful life there as their love child is born.

Question 450

maltreatment

Answer 450

(n) sự ngược đãi They complained about the physical and psychological maltreatment of prisoners.

Question 451

self-esteem

Answer 451

(n) lòng tự trọng The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem.

Question 452

corrupt

Answer 452

(adj, v) thuộc hối lộ, thối nát, hỏng (dữ liệu trên thiết bị điện tử); làm hỏng (ai, cái gì/ dữ liệu trên thiết bị điện tử) Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices. The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her. A corrupt file The study claimed that violence on television corrupts the minds of children. Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted when the power went out.

Question 453

segment

Answer 453

(n, v) phân khúc, múi (trái cây), phần, đoạn thẳng, hình viên phân; chia ra thành nhiều phần People over the age of 85 make up the fastest-growing segment of the population. The salad was decorated with segments of an orange. The market is segmented by price into three general categories.

Question 454

checksum

Answer 454

(n) a number that is obtained by adding all the numbers in a piece of electronic data, used in order to check that the data is correct

Question 455

staircase

Answer 455

(n) cầu thang They climbed the wooden staircase into the roof space.

Question 456

bungalow

Answer 456

(n) kiểu nhà một tầng (thường dành cho khách du lịch) She lived alone in a comfortable bungalow on the outskirts of a thriving market town.

Question 457

go into business

Answer 457

(phr) đi vào hoạt động kinh doanh She decided to go into business as a freelance computer programmer.

Question 458

interior

Answer 458

(adj, n) bên trong, thuộc bộ nội vụ; phần bên trong, nội địa The paintwork on the interior doors is in good condition. France's interior minister The estate agents had pictures of the house from the outside but none of its interior. Grassland covers almost all of the country's interior.

Question 459

extravagant

Answer 459

(adj) phung phí, phi lý It was very extravagant of you to buy strawberries out of season. The product does not live up to the extravagant claims of the advertisers.

Question 460

marble

Answer 460

(n) đá cẩm thạch, viên bi This table is made of marble. The little boy rolled a marble along the ground.

Question 461

the interior

Answer 461

(n) bộ nội vụ The Ministry of the Interior

Question 462

helipad

Answer 462

(n) a place where a single helicopter can take off and land The hotel has a helipad on the roof.

Question 463

mansion

Answer 463

(n) lâu đài The street is lined with enormous mansions where the rich and famous live.

Question 464

cellar

Answer 464

(n) hầm chứa a wine cellar

Question 465

retrieve

Answer 465

(v) lấy lại, tìm lại Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently. We taught our dog to retrieve a ball.

Question 466

pitch track court course ring rink

Answer 466

an area painted with lines for playing particular sports (especially football, cricket, rugby) racing running tennis, basketball an area of land or water used for a sports event (especially golf) boxing ice skating

Question 467

spectator

Answer 467

(n) ​a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event The stadium was packed with cheering spectators.

Question 468

umpire vs referee

Answer 468

(n, v) trọng tài (tennis, badminton, cricket), làm trọng tài Tennis players usually have to accept the umpire's decision. Who's going to umpire the game tonight? (n) trọng tài (footbal, boxing) He was suspended for four matches after arguing with the referee.

Question 469

finale

Answer 469

(n) the last part of a performance with the most exciting music and dancing The whole cast of the concert appeared in the finale. What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture?

Question 470

bring sth forward

Answer 470

(phr v) dời lên, đưa ra The police brought forward some new evidence in the case. The elections were brought forward by three months.

Question 471

amateur

Answer 471

(adj, n) nghiệp dư; vận động viên nghiệp dư, người nghiệp dư He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional. This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals. I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs.

Question 472

bat stick rod racket

Answer 472

a wooden object used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball, cricket and table tennis a stick is a long straight piece of wood or tree branch, used for carrying or hitting sth a long thin bar or stick made of metal, plastic or wood (usually for fishing) for tennis

Question 473

carpenter

Answer 473

(n) thợ mộc A good carpenter can probably expect a better standard of living.

Question 474

mend

Answer 474

(v, n) sữa chữa (vật nhỏ, quần áo), phục hồi; miếng vá Could you mend this hole in my shirt? I've left my watch at the jeweller's to be mended. The bones in my broken wrist took eight weeks to mend.

Question 475

tolerance

Answer 475

(n) sức chịu đựng, độ dung sai, sự khoan dung, sự chấp nhận (quan điểm khác) My tolerance for heat is considerably greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years. There is zero tolerance of violence at this school - if you're caught fighting, you'll be suspended.

Question 476

pursuit

Answer 476

(n) hành động đuổi theo, sự theo đuổi, thú vui Three people have been killed in high-speed pursuits by the police recently. The union is on strike in pursuit of a ten percent pay increase. I enjoy outdoor pursuits like hiking and riding.

Question 477

vivid

Answer 477

(adj) sặc sỡ, sống động, sinh động She was wearing a vivid pink shirt. I have many vivid memories of that holiday. She has a vivid imagination.

Question 478

surgery

Answer 478

(n) sự phẫu thuật, phòng khám tư, buổi tiếp dân I'm recovering from back surgery, so it's going to be a while before I can ride a horse again. If you come to the surgery at 10:30, the doctor will see you then. Our MP holds a weekly surgery on Friday mornings.

Question 479

precaution

Answer 479

(n) sự phòng ngừa (precautions: biện pháp ngừa thai) Homeowners should take the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows. If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions.

Question 480

perceive

Answer 480

(v) nhìn nhận, nhận thấy How do the French perceive the British? Perceiving that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.

Question 481

notable

Answer 481

(adj) đáng chú ý Getting both sides to agree was a notable achievement.

Question 482

general practitioner

Answer 482

(n) bác sĩ đa khoa The doctor started as a general practitioner 20 years ago.

Question 483

navy

Answer 483

(n) hải quân, xanh nước biển đậm My brother is an officer in the Navy.

Question 484

spectacular

Answer 484

(adj) đẹp mắt, ấn tượng; chương trình thú vị There was a spectacular sunset last night. We've had spectacular success with the product. A television spectacular

Question 485

air force

Answer 485

(n) không quân He's a pilot in the Royal Air Force.

Question 486

scale

Answer 486

(v) leo (tường, núi, …) với các thiết bị hỗ trợ The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off.

Question 487

mundane

Answer 487

(adj) tầm thường Mundane matters such as paying bills and shopping for food do not interest her.

Question 488

consultant

Answer 488

(n) nhà tư vấn, bác sĩ tham vấn Eventually they found a consultant they felt they could do business with. His condition is so serious that they have sent for the consultant.

Question 489

margin of error

Answer 489

(phr n) giới hạn sai số, giới hạn lỗi sai The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. With the company's current precarious situation, there is no margin of error.

Question 490

confines

Answer 490

(n) giới hạn, ranh giới He feels safe within the confines of his home.

Question 491

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə brɪˌɡeɪd/

Answer 491

(n) đội cứu hỏa Several members of the local fire brigade came to the school to talk about safety issues.

Question 492

get around to

Answer 492

(phr) làm việc đã định làm một thời gian dài I intended to tidy the flat at the weekend, but I didn't get around to it.

Question 493

get up to sth

Answer 493

(phr v) làm việc gì mà người khác không đồng tình She usually gets up to some sort of trouble at school.

Question 494

retrain

Answer 494

(v) học kĩ năng mới, đào tạo kĩ năng mới Mark used to be an actor but now he's retraining as a teacher. The programme retrains unemployed people.

Question 495

referent

Answer 495

(n) vật được nói đến bởi một từ hoặc cụm từ A pronoun was coded as "uncertain" if its referent could not be determined.

Question 496

medallion

Answer 496

(n) miếng thịt rút xương, mặt dây chuyền kim loại tròn, mề đay xe ô tô Medallions of lamb He drove a medallion taxi while he attended college at night.

Question 497

pull out

Answer 497

(phr v) rút ra (khỏi hoạt động, thỏa thuận), kéo ra, rút lính ra khỏi khu vực, di huyển vào làn giao thông They've pulled all their athletes out of the competition. A car pulled out right in front of me.

Question 498

(un)associated

Answer 498

(adj) (không) liên quan Deaths from these patients result more often from unassociated diseases than from the primary disease itself. She was prepared fto take on the job, with all its associated risks.

Question 499

take to sb/sth

Answer 499

(phr v) bắt đầu thích, (sth) bắt đầu làm việc gì thường xuyên The two dogs took to each other immediately and started to play. She was so depressed she took to drink.

Question 500

medallist

Answer 500

(n) người giành được huy chương She's a bronze medallist in judo.

Question 501

go off sb/sth

Answer 501

(phr v) không thích ai hay cái gì nữa I went off beefburgers after I got food poisoning from a takeaway.

Question 502

take to somewhere

Answer 502

(phr v) đi đến, trốn đến The refugees took to the hills for safety.

Question 503

disassociate

Answer 503

(v) tách ra Perhaps this will be an opportunity for them to disassociate themselves from it.

Question 504

disallow forbid prohibit censor

Answer 504

(v) officially refuse to accept sth because it has not been done in the correct way The goal was disallowed because it was offside. (v) order sb not to do sth or that sth must not be done, make it difficult or impossible to do sth He forbade them from mentioning the subject again. Lack of space forbids further treatment of the topic here. (v) officially refuse to allow sth, make sth impossible to do Soviet citizens were prohibited from travelling abroad. The loudness of the music prohibits serious conversation in most nightclubs. (v) remove the parts of a book, film, etc. that are considered to be offensive or a political threat The media may be censored, especially on defence issues.

Question 505

allowable

Answer 505

(adj) được cho phép A certain level of error is allowable.

Question 506

inflation

Answer 506

(n) sự lạm phát, sự gia tăng, sự bơm hơi Inflation has risen to 3.5%. There has been a lot of discussion about the inflation of grades in higher education recently. His hot air balloon tore during inflation, ending his bid to be first to fly solo round the world.

Question 507

turn sth over

Answer 507

(phr v) chuyển giao cho bên có thẩm quyền They turned the videos over to the police. All documents are to be turned over to the court.

Question 508

the height of sth

Answer 508

(phr) đỉnh cao của cái gì, mức cao nhất của cái gì, ví dụ tiêu biểu She was at the height of her career when he first met her. August is the height of the tourist season. The height of fashion

Question 509

side with/against sb

Answer 509

(phr) ủng hộ/ chống lại ai The judge sided with workers who were sacked for refusing to use unsafe equipment.

Question 510

recession

Answer 510

(n) tình trạng suy thoái kinh tế The recession has led to many small businesses going bankrupt.

Question 511

afraid of heights

Answer 511

(phr) sợ độ cao Don't go up the tower if you're afraid of heights.

Question 512

take a chance on sth

Answer 512

(phr) chớp lấy cơ hội trong thứ gì

Question 513

chance of a lifetime

Answer 513

(idiom) cơ hội chỉ có một lần They offered me the chance of a lifetime to travel the world and write about my experiences abroad.

Question 514

some/little/etc chance of (your) Ving

Answer 514

(phr) có vài/một ít cơ hội để làm gì

Question 515

your go

Answer 515

(phr) lượt đi của bạn

Question 516

take your time

Answer 516

(idiom) cứ thong thả mà làm, làm gì quá chậm The builders are really taking their time.

Question 517

a household name

Answer 517

(idiom) cái tên được nhiều người biết đến He was a household name in the 1950s.

Question 518

interval

Answer 518

(n) khoảng thời gian giữa hai sự kiện, khoảng cách, a short period of time separating parts of a play, film or concert We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month. The plants should be spaced at six-inch intervals. He scored his first goal of the match three minutes after the interval.

Question 519

trauma

Answer 519

(n) sự chấn thương (tâm lý, thể chất) Children exposed to chronic stress or trauma may also have problems with learning, memory and concentration. Infection in a person recovering from trauma such as a car accident or severe burns can be as deadly as the incident itself.

Question 520

suite

Answer 520

(n) dãy (phòng), bộ (đồ nội thất, các phần mềm máy tính liên quan đến nhau, bản nhạc nhiều phần) They have a whole suite of offices on the 34th floor. They bought a living room suite consisting of a sofa and two easy chairs. We sell the popular Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Question 521

(non)proprietary

Answer 521

(adj) (không) độc quyền This is a proprietary software, and you have no right to copy it without a license from the owner.

Question 522

specification

Answer 522

(n) sự mô tả All products are made exactly to the customer's specifications.

Question 523

capacitance

Answer 523

(n) điện dung (the ability of an object or material to store electricity) The solid line shows the average capacitance level.

Question 524

capacitive

Answer 524

(adj) thuộc điện dung The new phone supports 4G and has a front-facing camera for video chatting, and capacitive buttons on the bottom.

Question 525

resistive

Answer 525

(adj) có điện trở, có khả năng chống lại Fire-resistive material The laptop's resistive touchpad has a 60 percent larger area, and it can be used while wearing gloves or during rain.

Question 526

sideline

Answer 526

(n, v) công việc phụ, đường biên; không được để tâm như trước, cho ra ngoài (cuộc chơi, cuộc đấu...) Jim works in a bank but teaches French in the evening as a sideline. For many companies, producing own-label goods is not a sideline, it's a strategy for growth. The ball fell just outside the sideline. He was sidelined after criticizing the policy. Johnson has been sidelined through injury.

Question 527

ascent

Answer 527

(n) sự trèo lên, sự đi lên, đường đi lên She made her first successful ascent of Everest last year. As the plane made its ascent, we saw thin smoke coming from one engine. We struggled up the slippery ascent. His ascent to power was rapid and unexpected.

Question 528

exhilaration

Answer 528

(n) sự phấn khích a feeling of exhilaration

Question 529

adrenaline

Answer 529

(n) a hormone (= chemical substance) produced by the body when a person is frightened, angry, or excited, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger

Question 530

adrenaline rush

Answer 530

(n) trạng thái lúc bạn cảm thấy lo lắng tột độ, cảm thấy người hồi hộp, tim đập nhanh

Question 531

conquer /ˈkɒŋ.kər/

Answer 531

(v) chinh phục (vùng đất), đánh bại (vấn đề, nỗi sợ) The Spanish conquiered the New World in the 16th century. Students have to conquer their initial shyness. He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.

Question 532

distinctive

Answer 532

(adj) dễ phân biệt I recognized her from a long way off - she has a very distinctive way of walking.

Question 533

reap

Answer 533

(v) thu hoạch The farmer is reaping the wheat.

Question 534

on/from the sidelines

Answer 534

(idiom) ở ngoài lề để quan sát Women have been on the political sidelines for too long - we must now work towards getting into power.

Question 535

open-plan

Answer 535

(adj) không vách ngăn Open-plan offices function well for people who need to be communicating with each other all the time.

Question 536

lounge

Answer 536

(n, v) phòng chờ, phòng khách; to stand or sit in a relaxed way They watched television in the hotel lounge. All the family were witting in the lounge watching television. She was lounging on the beach.

Question 537

semi-detached

Answer 537

(n) chung vách They live in a semi-detached house.

Question 538

hall of residence

Answer 538

(n) kí túc xá Only 4000 extra hall of residence places have been built this year instead of the 10000 originally planned.

Question 539

patio

Answer 539

(n) hiên nhà, sân nhà In the summer we have breakfasts out on the patio.

Question 540

run-down

Answer 540

(adj) xuống cấp, suy nhược A run-down building My doctor said I was looking run-down.

Question 541

bedsit

Answer 541

(n) căn phòng nhỏ cho thuê bao gồm giường, bàn ghế, nơi để nấu ăn nhưng không có phòng vệ sinh riêng biệt He lives in a tiny student bedsit.

Question 542

eavesdrop

Answer 542

(v) nghe lén He was eavesdropping on our conversation.

Question 543

soar

Answer 543

(v) bay lên, tăng vọt lên, đạt mức rất cao All night long fireworks soared into the sky. Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters. The highest peak in the range soars 15771 feet into the sky.

Question 544

plummet

Answer 544

(v, n) giảm mạnh, rơi thẳng xuống; sự suy giảm, sự rơi xuống House prices have plummeted in recent months. The rock plummeted to the bottom of the cliff. The bird has a circular display flight followed by an earthward plummet.

Question 545

plunge

Answer 545

(v, n) (cause sb/sth to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into sth; become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly; a sudden movement or fall forward, down, or into sth; a sudden and large fall in value or level We ran down to the beach and plunged into the sea. The fall in demand caused share prices to plunge. I really enjoyed my plunge in the pool. We are expecting a plunge in profits this year.

Question 546

dip

Answer 546

(v, n) nhúng vào, hạ thấp xuống, giảm xuống; nước chấm, sự hạ thấp, sự nghiên cứu, a quick swim, chất tẩy rửa She dipped her toe into the pool to see how cold it was. As you turn the corner, the road dips suddenly. House prices dipped in the first three months of the year. We begin our dip into local history by examining the town's origins. A dip into the sea A silver dip

Question 547

modest

Answer 547

(adj) khiêm tốn, vừa phải, giản dị He's very modest about his achievements. There has been a modest improvement in housing conditions for the poor. A modest manner

Question 548

steady

Answer 548

(adj) vững vàng, vững chắc, ổn định, chín chắn, đều đều Painting these small details needs a steady hand. I'll hold the boat steady while you climb in. Most rental prices have held steady this year. A steady young woman Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.

Question 549

substantial

Answer 549

(adj) lớn, đáng kể, cự kì quan trọng. chắc chắn The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women. The committe was in substantial agreement. A nice substantial table

Question 550

decaf

Answer 550

(adj, n) đã khử caffeine; trà, cà phê đã khử caffeine She suggests teens drink decaf coffee, so as to avoid the harmful effects of caffeine. Just a decaf for me.

Question 551

waffle

Answer 551

(n, v) bánh quế; câu chuyện, bài nói lan man; nói, viết lan man; to be unable to make a decision "What did he say?""Oh, it was a load of waffle - nothing important at all." If you don't know the answer, it's no good just waffling for pages and pages. I waffled a lot before finally deciding to take the job.

Question 552

toasty

Answer 552

(adj, n) thoải mái, (vị) như bánh mì nướng, (toastie) bánh mì kẹp nướng My feet feel so warm and toasty in the new slippers. A white wine with a toasty flavour A cheese toasty

Question 553

panini

Answer 553

(n) bánh mì kẹp thịt

Question 554

bagel

Answer 554

(n) bánh vòng

Question 555

wrap

Answer 555

(n) bánh mì cuộn

Question 556

crisp

Answer 556

(n) miếng bánh khoai tây A packet of salt and vinegar crisps

Question 557

baguette

Answer 557

(n) bánh mì dài (có thể kẹp thịt)

Question 558

smog

Answer 558

(n) sương khói (a mixture of smoke, gases, and chemicals, especially in cities, that makes the atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health) Some big cities have a problem with smog.

Question 559

toll

Answer 559

(n, v) phí (cầu, đường, điện thoại), con số thiệt hại; vang lên (bell sound) Tolls are now collected electronically on most motorways. Is Bayonne a toll call from New York? Independent sources say that the death toll from the earthquake runs into thousands. In the distance, a church bell tolled the hour.

Question 560

sunblock

Answer 560

(n) kem chống nắng

Question 561

suntan

Answer 561

(n) da rám nắng She's on lthe beach all day, trying to get a really deep suntan.

Question 562

soap opera

Answer 562

(n) chương trình ti vi dài kì She was watching a soap opera on TV.

Question 563

revolutionary

Answer 563

(adj, n) mang tính cách mạng, thuộc cách mạng; nhà cách mạng He was arrested for taking part in revolutionary activities. The 20th century brought about revolutionary changes in our lifestyle. The revolutionaries were rounded up and shot.

Question 564

escalator /ˈeskəleɪtə(r)/

Answer 564

(n) thang cuốn I'll mêt you by the up escalator on the second floor.

Question 565

witness

Answer 565

(n) nhân chứng, người làm chứng; chứng kiến, happens in a place or during a period, to be a proof for something According to witnesses, the robbery was carried out by two teenage boys. They were married a year after they first met, with two friends acting as witnesses. He arrived home just in time to witness his brother being taken away by the police. This university has witnessed quite a few changes over the years. This year's charity ball was the most successful one ever, as witnessed by the number of tickets sold.

Question 566

upsurge

Answer 566

(n) sự gia tăng An upsurge in violence in the district has been linked to increased unemployment.

Question 567

outrace

Answer 567

(n) exceed in speed, amount, or extent The market is outracing everybody's ability to cut costs.

Question 568

depict

Answer 568

(v) diễn tả, mô tả Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.

Question 569

level off

Answer 569

(phr v) đứng chững lại After rising for so long, prices have now levelled off.

Question 570

evidently

Answer 570

(adv) rõ ràng là He had an accident, evidently because he was driving at excessive speed.

Question 571

secret ballot

Answer 571

(n) sự bỏ thăm kín The election of the new members is done by secret ballot.

Question 572

general election

Answer 572

(n) cuộc tổng tuyển cử In the British system of government, the ruling party can change prime minister without a general election.

Question 573

elect

Answer 573

(v, adj) bầu cử, chọn (+ to do sth); (người) đắc cử We elected him as our represesntative. She elected to take early retirement instead of moving to the new location. The president elect has been preparing to take office in January.

Question 574

constituency

Answer 574

(n) khu vực bầu cử, cử tri, người ủng hộ The MP regularly visits the numerous villages in his constituency. He angered his constituency by voting against the bill. There is a large constituency in favour of income-tax reductions.

Question 575

parliament

Answer 575

(n) quốc hội If there were as many women as there are men in parliament, the situation would be very different.

Question 576

greenhouse gas

Answer 576

(n) a gas that causes the greenhouse effect (carbon dioxide) We need a global system for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 577

fossil fuel

Answer 577

(n) nhiên liệu hóa thạch, nhiên liệu tự nhiên In recent times, agriculture has become a major fossil fuel energy user.

Question 578

primate

Answer 578

(n) tổng giám mục, động vật linh trưởng

Question 579

employ

Answer 579

(v) thuê, tuyển dụng, sử dụng, (be employed in) bận làm gì More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing. You should employ your time better. She was busily employed in writing letters.

Question 580

implement

Answer 580

(v, n) thi hành, dụng cụ The changes to the national healtlh system will be implemented next year. Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children.

Question 581

carnivorous

Answer 581

(adj) thuộc ăn thịt I gave up my carnivorous diet several years ago.

Question 582

avid

Answer 582

(adj) extremely eager or interested He took an avid interest in the project.

Question 583

dedicated

Answer 583

(adj) tận tâm, (vật) chuyên dụng, dùng để làm gì Only a truly dedicated scientists would want to read such a detailed report. A dedicated computer A dedicated sports channel

Question 584

kick the bucket

Answer 584

(idiom) chết All the fish in my aquarium kicked the bucket when we went on a vacation.

Question 585

altruism

Answer 585

(n) lòng tốt, sự nhân ái He was a hero to many because of his altruism.

Question 586

altruistic

Answer 586

(adj) tốt bụng, nhân ái Humans are typically not very altruistic in situations where theory cannot find any long-term net benefits.

Question 587

barely

Answer 587

(adv) vừa đủ She was barely 15 when she won her first championship.

Question 588

compassionate

Answer 588

(adj) feeling or showing sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others, and wanting to help them He was a wonderful listener and a deeply compassionate man.

Question 589

hypothesize

Answer 589

(v) đưa ra giả thuyết rằng, cho rằng There's no point hypothesizing about how the accident happened, since we'll never really know.

Question 590

get sb's panties in a bunch

Answer 590

(adj) tức giận vì chuyện không đâu Ah, don't get your panties in a bunch, I'll havel the car back by tomorrow morning!

Question 591

pick sb's brains

Answer 591

(idiom) ask someone's advice about a subject the person knows a lot about Can I pick your brain about how you got rid of those weeds?

Question 592

electric/ electrical/ electronic

Answer 592

electric (adj) related to electricity, using electricity electrical (adj) a general way to talk about devices using electricity for power, involved in the production or movement of electricity, or related in some way to electricity electronic (adj) talk about devices having small gadgets and chips inside, related to computers or sth that is done by computers, involving or connected with electronic equipment We've just changed over from gas central heating to electric. Our electric bill for July was $115. There is a 25% discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week. These days, people are using a growing array of electronic communication methods - e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, and social networking sites.

Question 593

mileage

Answer 593

(n) số dặm đã đi được, phí đi đường (tính theo dặm), lợi ích Smaller cars have better mileage and so cost less to run. The car costs £70 a day to rent, but you get unlimited mileage. There's no mileage in complaining to the director - she'll just ignore you.

Question 594

motor

Answer 594

(n) động cơ, ô tô (old-fashioned) The pump is powered by a small electric motor. Do you know anyone who's looking for a second-hand motor?

Question 595

come off

Answer 595

(phr v) thành công, đạt được như dự tính There was some sort of property deal that didn't come off. I tried telling a few jokes but they didn't come off.

Question 596

come off better/worse/badly/well

Answer 596

(phr v) có kết cục tốt hơn/ tệ hơn I always come off worse when we argue.

Question 597

come on

Answer 597

(phr v) xảy ra, bắt đầu hoạt động; to start to develop gradually, as an illness or a mood The heating comes on at six in the morning. He felt one of his headaches coming on.

Question 598

cut off

Answer 598

(phr v) dừng nguồn cung, tách rời khỏi, cắt đứt cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại They’ve cut off our supplies of coal. They were cut off from the rest of the army. I was cut off in the middle of the telephone call.

Question 599

put through

Answer 599

(phr v) làm cho ai phải trải qua điều gì khó khăn, trả tiền cho ai đó đi học, kết nối với ai qua điện thoại I'm sorry to put you through this ordeal. It's costing them a lot of money to put their children through school. Could you put me through to customer services, please?

Question 600

face (the) facts

Answer 600

(idioms) chấp nhận sự thật If we face facts, we can see that one salary is not enough.

Question 601

result from sth

Answer 601

(phr) là kết quả của điều gì His difficulty in walking results from a childhood illness.

Question 602

apparently

Answer 602

(adv) hình như, có vẻ như là Apparently, it's going to rain today. She looks about ten, but apparently she's 14.

Question 603

introductory

Answer 603

(n) để giới thiệu I'd like to make some introductory remarks before beginning the lecture.

Question 604

psychologically

Answer 604

(adv) in a way that relates to the human mind and feelings The publisher's rejection of my book hit me hard, psychologically and financially

Question 605

false vs artificial

Answer 605

(adj) not real, but made to look or seem real; not true, but made to seem true in order to deceive people Modern office buildings have false floors (raised floors), under which computer and phone wires can be laid. (adj) made by people, often as a copy of something natural an artificial lake

Question 606

consider sb for sth

Answer 606

(phr v) xem xét về việc giao một công việc cho ai I considered Walt for the promotion, but his constant lateness soon made me question that decision.

Question 607

make an attempt (at sth/ to do)

Answer 607

(phr) cố gắng làm việc gì (thường không thành công) Our physics teacher made an attempt at explaining the Theory of Relativity.

Question 608

stupendous

Answer 608

(adj) tuyệt vời, cực kì lớn lao Stupendous news! We've won £500,000! He ran up stupendous debts through his extravagant lifestyle.

Question 609

mama needs a new pair of shoes

Answer 609

A phrase said aloud by a woman in the hopes of getting good luck in a game of chance, especially before a dice roll. If I roll a seven, I walk out of here with $30,000. Come on, mama needs a new pair of shoes!

Question 610

elite /iˈliːt/

Answer 610

(n, adj) tầng lớp thượng lưu; thuộc tầng lớp thượng lưu, cao cấp, ưu tú The country is ruled by a powerful elite. an elite military academy the world of elite sports an elite athlete/swimmer/runner

Question 611

equivalent

Answer 611

(adj, n) tương đương, thứ tương đương Is $50 equivalent to about £30? Ten thousand people a year die of the disease - that's the equivalent of the population of this town.

Question 612

off-brand

Answer 612

(adj) not having a well-known brand name, not helping the company presents its image and products Many teenagers wouldn't consider off-brand sneakers. One of the likely times to be off-brand is when customers voice complaints.

Question 613

splendid

Answer 613

(adj) vô cùng tuyệt vời

Question 614

two can play at that game

Answer 614

(idiom) something that you say when you intend to harm someone in the same way as they harmed you When I found out that my husband had been having an affair, I thought "two can play at that game!"

Question 615

sweat like a pig

Answer 615

(idiom) đổ mồ hôi đầm đìa

Question 616

omit

Answer 616

(v) bỏ qua, (+ to do sth) quên

Question 617

take sb on

Answer 617

(phr v) to employ someone, to compete against or fight someone They are taking on five hundred more men at the factory. I’ll take you on in a game of chess.

Question 618

call for sb/sth

Answer 618

(phr v) (sb) go to a place in order to collect sb; (sth) require or deserve a particular action, remark, or quality, demand that sth happens I'll call for you at eight. It's the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration. Members have called for his resignation.

Question 619

nod off

Answer 619

(phr v) ngủ gật After our busy day, we both sat and nodded off in front of the TV.

Question 620

admission

Answer 620

(n) sự thừa nhận, tiền vào cửa, sự cho vào, sự nhập viện, sự nhập học Her silence was taken as an admission of guilt. How much do they charge for admission? Admission to the exhibition will be by invitation only. This was my third admission to the hospital in a year. She wanted to be a nurse but was denied admission into nursing school.

Question 621

fetch

Answer 621

(v) go to another place to get things and bring them back, bán được với giá là Could you fetch me my glasses from the other room, please? The paintings fetched over a million dollars.

Question 622

immense

Answer 622

(adj) rất lớn He inherited an immense fortune.

Question 623

cylinder

Answer 623

(n) hình trụ, xi lanh Inside a roll of paper towels, there’s a cardboard cylinder. The engine isn’t firing on all its cylinders.

Question 624

indigestion

Answer 624

(n) sự khó tiêu She suffers from indigestion after eating fatty food.

Question 625

marvellous

Answer 625

(adj) tuyệt vời, kỳ diệu It took me ages to get it right, but it was a marvellous feeling when I did. We've achieved some marvellous results with this new drug.

Question 626

tremendous

Answer 626

(adj) vô cùng nhiều, vô cùng tuyệt vời They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night. You won? That's tremendous!

Question 627

absurd

Answer 627

(adj) ngớ ngẩn The demands are absolutely absurd.

Question 628

bizarre

Answer 628

(adj) strange and unusual The party was too bizarre for me!

Question 629

distressing

Answer 629

(adj) upsetting or worrying It was deeply distressing for him to see his wife in such pain.

Question 630

dreadful

Answer 630

(adj) kinh hoàng, kinh khủng The news report was so dreadful that I just had to switch it off. The food was bad and the service was dreadful.

Question 631

nod off

Answer 631

(phr v) ngủ gật After our busy day, we both sat and nodded off in front of the TV.

Question 632

equidistant

Answer 632

(adj) cách đều Australia is roughly equidistant from Africa and South America.

Question 633

keen to do sth vs keen on doing sth

Answer 633

keen to do: eager or wanting to do sth very much keen on: very interested in

Question 634

afraid to do sth vs afraid of sth

Answer 634

afraid to do sth: feel scared and hesitant to do sth afraid of sth: scared of a thing or sth that may happen

Question 635

arrive on the scene

Answer 635

(idiom) reach a destination (where is happening), come into existence or be born By the time I arrived upon the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing. We are overjoyed to announce that our baby daughter arrived on the scene at 11:37 last night.

Question 636

transit

Answer 636

(n, v) sự vận chuyển, sự quá cảnh, hệ thống giao thông; quá cảnh It is possible to make an insurance claim for any goods lost or damaged in transit. the transit lounge at Vienna airport the city's public transit system Millions of passengers transit through Dubai airport every year.

Question 637

be absorbed in

Answer 637

(phr) very interested in something and not paying attention to anything else He was so absorbed in the book that he forgot to have dinner.

Question 638

be hooked on

Answer 638

(phr) enjoying sth so much that you cannot stop doing, watching or using it I was hooked on the film after watching two episodes.

Question 639

be engrossed in

Answer 639

(phr) giving all your attention to something She was so engrossed in the book that she didn't hear her mom called her.

Question 640

set sth/someone down

Answer 640

(phr v) write or print sth (often in formal document), hạ cánh, to stop and allow somebody to get off The rules of the club are set down in the members' handbook. The cab set us down a long way from our hotel, and we had to walk.

Question 641

free to do sth free from/of sth free for sth

Answer 641

free to do sth: not limited or controlled You are free to leave at any time. free from/of sth: not in a fixed position or not joined to anything The organization wants to remain free from government control. free for sth: without particular plans or arrangements; not busy If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out.

Question 642

take it in turns

Answer 642

(idom) do the same thing one after the other We take it in turns to do the housework.

Question 643

true vs accurate

Answer 643

true (adj) based on facts or on things that really happened The movie is based on the true story of a London gangster. accurate (adj) correct in every detail and without any mistakes We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes.

Question 644

method vs way

Answer 644

method (n) a way of doing sth, especially a planned or established way Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport. way (n) a method, style or manner of doing something I prefer to do things the easy way.

Question 645

engine vs motor

Answer 645

engine (n) the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move I got in the car and started the engine. motor (n) the part of a machine or vehicle that makes it work An electric motor is used to pump the water.

Question 646

award vs reward

Answer 646

award (n) sth (money or a prize) following an official decision Carlos received an award for getting first prize in the school's essay competition. reward (n) something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work There's a reward for whoever finishes first.

Question 647

know of sb/ sth

Answer 647

(phr v) biết một ít về ai hay cái gì

Question 648

in store for sb or sth

Answer 648

(n) planned or like to happen We have a big surprise in store for you.

Question 649

reservoir /ˈrez.ə.vwɑːr/

Answer 649

(n) bể, hồ chứa, nguồn There’s a tremendous reservoir of goodwill out there.

Question 650

take out

Answer 650

(phr v) (take someone out) đưa đi, (take sth out) lấy ra, rút tiền, to obtain an official document or service, (thức ăn) mang đi, to kill sb or destroy sth Our boss took us out for dinner. They had to take out two of his teeth. I took out some money for the weekend. He had to take out a loan to pay his taxes. Is that to eat in or take out? The soldiers said that they were trying to take out the snipers.

Question 651

act up

Answer 651

(phr v) to operate or behave badly Sophie got bored and started acting up. My car always acts up in cold weather.

Question 652

answer (sb) back

Answer 652

(phr v) cãi lại, đáp trả lại Don't you dare answer me back, young lady! The company criticized in the documentary was given the opportunity to answer back.

Question 653

answer for sb/ sth

Answer 653

(phr v) chịu trách nhiệm cho diều gì, tin tưởng ai hay phẩm chất của họ I expect parents to answer for their children's behaviour. I can certainly answer for her professionalism, and whole-heartedly recommend her to any employer.

Question 654

answer to

Answer 654

(phr v) to take orders from, obey, and explain your actions to someone The great thing about working for yourself is that you don't have to answer to anyone.

Question 655

someone's answer to someone/ sth

Answer 655

(idiom) to be similar or as good as someone or sth Channel 4 is independent television's answer to BBC2.

Question 656

back down

Answer 656

(phr v) admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated; take back a demand, an opinion, etc. that other people are strongly opposed to Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized. Local residents have forced the local council to back down from its plans to build a nightclub on their street.

Question 656

back down

Answer 656

(phr v) to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated Local residents have forced the local council to back down from/on its plans to build a nightclub on their street.

Question 657

back out of

Answer 657

(phr v) to decide that you are no longer going to take part in something that has been agreed The buyer backed out of the deal the day before they were due to sign the contract.

Question 658

back sb/ sth up

Answer 658

(phr v) hỗ trợ, làm chứng cho ai, sao lưu dữ liệu, chứng minh thứ gì là đúng, lái xe lùi lại, to gradually collect or gather in one place My family backed me up throughout the court case. Honestly, that's exactly what happened - Claire will back me up. Make sure you back up your files. His claims are backed up by recent research. The traffic is starting to back up on the M25.

Question 659

bear on sth

Answer 659

(phr v) liên quan đến I don't see how that information bears on this case.

Question 660

bear with

Answer 660

(phr v) to be patient with someone or something Just bear with me while I finish downloading this file.

Question 661

all but

Answer 661

(phr) almost In some places, bus service has all but disappeared

Question 662

all in

Answer 662

(adv, adj) cược tất cả tiền, một cách dồn hết tâm huyết, một cách bao gồm tất cả; bao gồm tất cả, cược hết tiền, cực kì tâm huyết, cực kì mệt mỏi He took the view that rather than pass he had better raise all-in. He took the view that rather than pass he had better raise all-in. I calculated that as long as a new fridge cost less than $360 all in, it would have paid for itself in the first year. There was no betting on the round because the player was all in. His estimate of $12-billion is "all in," and includes costs like site preparation and financing. The actor is known for his daring, all-in style. I'm going home now - I'm all in

Question 663

all told

Answer 663

(idiom) tổng cộng There were 550 people at the festival all told.

Question 664

for all

Answer 664

(idiom) despite For all her qualifications, she's still useless at the job.

Question 665

of all people

Answer 665

(idiom) emphasizing that somebody is the person you would most or least expect to do something She of all people should know the answer to that.

Question 666

all along

Answer 666

(idiom) from the very beginning Do you think he's been cheating us all along?

Question 667

all/ just the same

Answer 667

(idiom) despite this It rained every day of our holiday - but we had a good time all the same.

Question 668

for all sb knows/ cares

Answer 668

(idiom) as far as sb knows/ cares (to emphasize that sth is not important to you) You could be the Queen of England, for all I care - you're not coming in here without a ticket.

Question 669

on account of

Answer 669

(phr) because of sth Organizers were forced to cancel the event on account of the extremely hot weather.

Question 670

on this/ that account

Answer 670

(phr) for this/ that reason Weather conditions were poor, but he did not delay his departure on that account.

Question 671

in the air

Answer 671

(idiom) felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening The sun was shining and spring was in the air.

Question 672

up in the air

Answer 672

(idiom) uncertain The whole future of the project is still up in the air.

Question 673

clear the air

Answer 673

(idiom) to improve a difficult or tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.; to make the air less dirty or less humid This meeting will be an opportunity to clear the air and start the healing process. Storms were supposed to clear the air.

Question 674

be up in arms

Answer 674

(idiom) to be very angry They're up in arms about/over the new management structure.

Question 675

on the alert

Answer 675

(idiom) cảnh giác These tricks are what we must be on the alert for.

Question 676

be beneath sb

Answer 676

(phr) not good enough for sb Even though it was a children's movie, the actors never acted as if it was beneath them.

Question 677

be down on sb

Answer 677

(idiom) to criticize sb It's not fair of the boss to be so down on a new employee.

Question 678

in the world

Answer 678

(idiom) used to emphasize what you are saying What in the world are you doing in the closet?

Question 679

be/ go down with sth

Answer 679

(phr v) have or catch an illness Half of Martha's class has gone down with flu.

Question 680

be in for it

Answer 680

(phr v) to be going to get into trouble or be punished You'll be in for it if you don't do what she tells you.

Question 681

be (well) in with sb

Answer 681

(idiom) to be (very) friendly with somebody, and likely to get an advantage from the friendship He's trying to get in with the teachers.

Question 682

in my estimation

Answer 682

(phr) your opinion of someone or something In my estimation a lot of other banks are going to have the same problem.

Question 683

imminent

Answer 683

(adj) coming or likely to happen very soon A rain storm was imminent.

Question 684

it's my belief

Answer 684

(phr) I believe that It's my belief that he won't agree.

Question 685

there's no reason to believe

Answer 685

(phr) I don't believe that There's no reason to believe that he'll agree.

Question 686

sb be bound to

Answer 686

(phr) sb will certainly do sth You're bound to feel nervous about your interview.

Question 687

appetite

Answer 687

(n) sự thèm ăn, a strong desire for something The walk gave me a good appetite. The public have an insatiable appetite for scandal.

Question 688

averse

Answer 688

(adj) strongly disliking or opposed to Few people are averse to the idea of a free holiday.

Question 689

acquaint someone/yourself with something

Answer 689

(phr v) to make someone or yourself familiar with something The Broadcasting Museum offers workshops to acquaint children with the world of radio.

Question 690

make amends for

Answer 690

(n) bù đắp lỗi sai He gave her a present to make amends for his rudeness.

Question 691

the apple of sb's eye

Answer 691

(idiom) the person who someone loves most and is very proud of I am the apple of my parents' eye.

Question 692

make allowances for

Answer 692

(phr) tạo điều kiện, chiếu cố ai Some reviewers did make allowances for the playwright's youth.

Question 693

whet someone's appetite (for sth)

Answer 693

(idiom) to increase the feeling that you want sth

Question 694

be abashed by/at sth

Answer 694

(adj) bị làm xấu hổ I was really abashed at my wearing odd clothes.

Question 695

abstinence from sth

Answer 695

(n) việc kiêng thứ gì We found that with abstinence from smoking, the severity of symptoms decreased.

Question 696

amount to sth

Answer 696

(v) tổng cộng lại là, equal to or the same as something His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. Her answer amounted to a complete refusal.

Question 697

animosity towards sb/ sth animosity between sb and sb

Answer 697

(n) a feeling of opposed, anger or hate He felt no animosity towards his critics. Of course we're competitive, but there's no personal animosity between us.

Question 698

appreciative of

Answer 698

(adj) biết trân trọng I'm very appreciative of all the support you've given me.

Question 699

aversion to

Answer 699

(n) a feeling of strong dislike I felt an instant aversion to his parents. She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning.

Question 700

ban on sth

Answer 700

(n) lệnh cấm cái gì There should be a ban on talking loudly in cinemas.

Question 701

barter for

Answer 701

(v) exchange sth for sth (not money) He bartered his stamp collection for her comics.

Question 702

bash in/up

Answer 702

(v) attack sb violently The two sisters bashed each other up when their relationship turned sour

Question 703

(make a) beeline for sth

Answer 703

(idiom) đi nhanh về phía When he saw me in the kitchen, he made a beeline for the door.

Question 704

boast of/about sth

Answer 704

(v) khoe khang về Parents enjoy boasting about their children's achievements.

Question 705

accord with sth

Answer 705

(phr v) đồng nhất với điều gì His version of events does not accord with witnesses' statements.

Question 706

abandon

Answer 706

(v) leave sth/sb forever, stop doing sth before you finish it As a baby he was abandoned by his mother. The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions.

Question 707

abandon sb/sth to sb/sth

Answer 707

(phr v) leave sb/sth to be controlled by sb/sth (usually neagtive) They had to abandon the dogs to the storm. Sorry, I didn't hear you come in—I guess I'd abandoned myself to my painting.

Question 708

granted

Answer 708

(conj) used to admit that something is true, before saying something else about it Granted, many horror films don't make sense until the ending, but they at least provide a few scares along the way.

Question 709

account for sth

Answer 709

(phr v) form the total of sth, explain the reason for sth Students account for the vast majority of our customers. Rural Americans are often older than those in other parts of America and that may account for the slower adoption rates for internet access.

Question 710

foregone conclusion

Answer 710

(n) a result that is obvious to everyone even before it happens The result of the election seems to be a foregone conclusion.

Question 711

it goes without saying

Answer 711

(idiom) used to mean that something is obvious Of course, it goes without saying that you'll be paid for the extra hours you work.

Question 712

take sb/sth for granted

Answer 712

(idiom) to never care about something because you believe it will always be available or stay exactly the same I took it for granted that I would find the perfect job.

Question 713

keep your/an eye on sth/sb

Answer 713

(idiom) to watch or take care of sth or someone The neighbours will keep an eye on our house while we are away.

Question 714

in abeyance

Answer 714

(n) a state of not happening or being used at present The project is being held in abeyance until agreement is reached on funding it.

Question 715

be off/ have no fixed abode

Answer 715

(phr) has no permanent home The defendant is off no fixed abode.

Question 716

out and about

Answer 716

(idiom) able to go outside again after an illness, ​traveling around a place The doctor says she's making a good recovery, and she should be out and about in a few days' time. We've been out and about talking to people all over the country.

Question 717

in the abstract

Answer 717

(phr) in a general way So far we've only discussed the question in the abstract.

Question 718

of your own accord

Answer 718

(phr) do sth without being asked to She came of her own accord. No one asked her to come.

Question 719

agree to differ/disagree

Answer 719

(idiom) chấp nhận ý kiến khác biệt In the end we agreed to disagree.

Question 720

in arrears

Answer 720

(phr) owing money that should have been paid already Many people are in arrears with their rent.

Question 721

cast aspersions on sb/sth

Answer 721

(phr) criticize or make damaging remarks or judgments about someone or something I wouldn't like to cast aspersions on the quality of his work.

Question 722

throw sb off balance

Answer 722

(phr) confuse or upset someone for a short time by saying or doing something that they are not expecting The question threw him off balance for a moment.

Question 723

on the ball

Answer 723

(phr) aware of and understand what is happening and be able to react quickly We need someone who’s really on the ball to answer questions from the press.

Question 724

below the belt

Answer 724

(phr) unfair or cruel Do you think it's a bit below the belt what they're doing?

Question 725

be beside oneself with a particular emotion

Answer 725

(phr) a feeling is so strong that it almost makes you out of control He was beside himself with grief when she died.

Question 726

bide sb's time

Answer 726

(idiom) wait patiently for an opportunity He’s just biding his time until a permanent job opens up.

Question 727

in the black

Answer 727

(idiom) earn more money than you spend

Question 728

blaze a trail

Answer 728

(idiom) be the first to do or to discover something that others follow Le Corbusier blazed a trail in architecture.

Question 729

blaze a trail

Answer 729

(idiom) be the first to do or to discover something that others follow The department is blazing a trail in the field of laser surgery.

Question 730

on the blink

Answer 730

(idiom) not working correctly The DVD player is on the blink again.

Question 731

go by the board

Answer 731

(idiom) be rejected or ignored; be no longer possible All her efforts to be polite went by the board and she started to shout.

Question 732

cut sth to the bone

Answer 732

(idiom) reduce sth as much as possible Their annual budget has already been cut to the bone.

Question 733

out of bounds

Answer 733

(idiom) not allowed to go there, not within the playing area The garden is open to the public, but the house is out of bounds. He hit his first two shots out of bounds.

Question 734

pick sb's brain

Answer 734

(idiom) ask someone who knows a lot about a subject for information or their opinion Can I pick your brain about how you got rid of those weeds?

Question 735

giggle

Answer 735

(v, n) laugh in a nervous or silly way, a nervous or silly laugh The two girls were giggling at the back of the class. There were a few nervous giggles from people in the audience.

Question 736

sneer

Answer 736

(v, n) cười khinh bỉ, chế nhạo; sự cười nhạo, chế nhạo She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because they're not expensive. "Is that the best you can do?" he sneered. "How much did you say you earned last year?" she said with a sneer.

Question 737

grin

Answer 737

(v, n) cười toe toét, nụ cười toe toét He grinned at me from the doorway. I assumed things had gone well for him because he had a big grin on his face.

Question 738

snigger

Answer 738

(v, n) laugh at sb or sth in a silly and often unkind way, the act of doing that They spent half the time sniggering at the clothes people were wearing. We were having a snigger at the bride who was rather large and dressed in a tight, pale pink dress.

Question 739

beam

Answer 739

(v) smile widely with obvious pleasure The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.

Question 740

titter

Answer 740

(v, n) laugh quietly (especially in a nervous or embarrassed way), the act of doing that A couple of the younger teachers tittered at his dirty jokes. The love scene raised a few titters from a group of 10-year-olds.

Question 741

guffaw /ɡʌfˈɔː/

Answer 741

(v, n) laugh loudly (especially at something stupid that someone has said or done), the act of doing that He guffawed with delight when he heard the news. She let out a loud guffaw.

Question 742

evade

Answer 742

(v) to avoid or escape from someone or something An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career. She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.

Question 743

shirk

Answer 743

(v) to avoid doing something you should do, especially because you are too lazy shirk from sth: I will not shirk from my obligations. shirk sth: If you shirk your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will be much harder to deal with next month.

Question 744

duck

Answer 744

(v) move your head or the top half of your body quickly downwards to avoid something that might hit you, or to avoid being seen When he saw them coming, he ducked into a doorway.

Question 745

dodge

Answer 745

(v, n) to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid sb/sth, avoid doing something (especially in a dishonest way); a clever, dishonest way of avoiding sth He ran across the road, dodging the traffic. She tried to dodge paying her taxes. They bought another car as a tax dodge.

Question 746

sway

Answer 746

(v, n) move slowly from side to side, influence sb's opinion; movement from side to side, power or influence over somebody The trees were swaying in the wind. Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region. The sway of the yacht was making her feel sick. Traditional attitudes still hold sway in the region.

Question 747

well-off

Answer 747

(adj) rich, lucky Her family was very well off. Some people don't know when they're well off.

Question 748

lavish

Answer 748

(adj) ​large in amount, or impressive, and usually cost a lot of money; giving or doing something generously It was one of the most lavish weddings I’ve ever been to. He was lavish in his praise for her paintings.

Question 749

merchandise

Answer 749

(n) hàng hóa Shoppers complained about poor quality merchandise and high prices.

Question 750

-ware

Answer 750

(n) manufactured goods of a particular type (silverware)

Question 751

commodity

Answer 751

(n) a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, a thing that is useful or has a useful quality The goal is to raise the productivity of basic food commodities such as grains. Water is a precious commodity that is often taken for granted in the West.

Question 752

cultured

Answer 752

(adj) có văn hóa, có giáo dục He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends.

Question 753

form the basis of/for

Answer 753

(phr) làm cơ sở cho thứ gì A true story forms the basis of Mary's new novel.

Question 754

bear a/an adj resemblance to bear no/little resemblance to

Answer 754

(phr) be very similar to sb or sth He bears a great resemblance to his father. (phr) be completely different from sb/sth These prices bear no resemblance to the ones I saw printed in the newspaper.

Question 755

lie - lay - lain lay - laid - laid lie - lied - lied

Answer 755

(v) nằm, đặt (v) đẻ trứng (v) nói dối

Question 756

sight

Answer 756

(n) the ability to see, sth that is in sb's view, bộ phận ngắm của súng If your sight is poor, you should not drive a car. As he reached the front door, he saw a strange sight. Make sure you line up the sights before you fire the gun.

Question 757

total sales

Answer 757

(n) tổng doanh thu The total sales for this video are already over a million copies.

Question 758

do sth off your own bat

Answer 758

(idiom) do something without anyone else telling you or asking you to do it I didn't ask her to buy them a present - she did it off her own bat.

Question 759

right off the bat

Answer 759

(idiom) immediately You can't expect to be accepted in a new town right off the bat.

Question 760

get round sb/sth/somewhere

Answer 760

(phr v) persuade sb, succeed in avoiding or solving a problem, (thông tin) lan truyền See if you can get round your father to take you to the game. We can get round the problem of space by building an extension. News of her pregnancy soon got round the ofice.

Question 761

smirk

Answer 761

(v, n) smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself, knowing something that other people do not know; a smile of that kind I don't like the way he winks and smirks at me whenever he sees me. When she told him he was cool, he just smirked.

Question 762

newsflash vs bulletin

Answer 762

(n) a very short news program on radio or television, broadcast suddenly in the middle of another program when something significant has happened We interrupt this program to bring you a newsflash. (n) a short news program on television or radio, often about something that has just happened, or a short newspaper printed by an organization The company publishes a weekly bulletin for its employees.

Question 763

convict

Answer 763

(v, n) kết án, người bị kết án tù She was convicted of theft. Two of the convicts have escaped from prison.

Question 764

a reduction in/of sth

Answer 764

(n) sự cắt giảm If there is a reduction in interest rate, the economic situation may improve.

Question 765

on the point of doing sth

Answer 765

(idiom) going to do something very soon As we were on the point of giving up hope, a letter arrived.

Question 766

by and large

Answer 766

(idiom) nhìn chung There are a few more things that I don't like about my job, but by and large, it's quite enjoyable.

Question 767

write sb/sth off

Answer 767

(phr v) cancel a debt; decide that sb/sth won't be useful, important, or successful; damage a vehicle so badly that it cannot be repaired; use the cost of sth you have bought to reduce the amount of tax you owe; write to an organization, usually to ask them to send you something The World Bank is being urged to write off debts from developing countries. A lot of companies seem to write people off if they're over 50. His car was completely written off in the accident. You might be able to write off the car as a business expense. He decided to write off for the brochure.

Question 768

write sb/sth off

Answer 768

(phr v) cancel a debt; decide that sb/sth is not useful, important, or successful; damage a vehicle so badly that it cannot be repaired; use the cost of sth you have bought to reduce the amount of tax you owe; write to an organization, usually to ask them to send you sth The World Bank is being urged to write off debts from developing countries. A lot of companies seem to write people off if they're over 50. His car was completely written off in the accident. You might be able to write off the car as a business expense. He decided to write off for the brochure.

Question 769

adjacent to

Answer 769

(adj) very near or next to They lived in a house adjacent to the railway.

Question 770

forge

Answer 770

(v, n) make an illegal copy of sth to deceive, put a lot of effort to produce sth, move forward suddenly and quickly, rèn; lò rèn A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine. The accident forged a close bond between the two families. Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead. a blacksmith's forge

Question 771

brainwave

Answer 771

(n) a sudden clever idea, ​an electrical signal in the brain I couldn't see how I could get home from the station - then I had a brainwave.

Question 772

so's/sth's claim to fame

Answer 772

(idiom) a reason why someone or something is famous This little town's only claim to fame is that the president was born here.

Question 773

a bomb

Answer 773

(idiom) a lot of money The coat cost me a bomb.

Question 774

behind bars

Answer 774

(idiom) in prison He's spent most of his life behind bars.

Question 775

ring a bell

Answer 775

(idiom) to sound familiar but not remembered in detail His name rings a bell, but I don’t remember where I’ve heard it before.

Question 776

balance sth against sth

Answer 776

(phr v) compare the advantages and disadvantages of sth The ecological effects of the factory need to be balanced against the employment it generates.

Question 777

bank on sb/sth

Answer 777

(phr v) rely on sb/sth I'm banking on you to help me. I was banking on getting something to eat on the train.

Question 778

bear sb/sth out

Answer 778

(phr v) to support the truth of sth His version of events just isn't borne out by the facts.

Question 779

become of

Answer 779

(phr v) happen to or be a result for something or someone It's unclear exactly what will become of Bill 35 now, but the issues surrounding it aren't going away.

Question 780

blink at

Answer 780

(phr v) blink to show surprise He blinked at her.

Question 781

blow over

Answer 781

(phr v) (trouble or argument) pass and become forgotten I thought that after a few days the argument would blow over.

Question 782

book up

Answer 782

(phr v) reserve The flight's fully booked; I'll have to go the following day.

Question 783

break away (from sb/sth)

Answer 783

(phr v) escape from control; leave a political party, state, etc., especially to form a new one; move away from a crowd or group The prisoner broke away from his guards. Some members of the party broke away to form a rival party. One or two of the tourists broke away from the tour group.

Question 784

break into

Answer 784

(phr v) suddenly start doing sth She walked quickly, occasionally breaking into a run.

Question 785

break off/ break sth off

Answer 785

(phr v) become separated from sth as a result of force, stop doing sth; separate sth using force, end sth suddenly The back section of the plane had broken off. He broke off in the middle of a sentence. She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. They've broken off their engagement.

Question 786

brush up

Answer 786

(phr v) quickly improve a skill, especially when you have not used it for a time I must brush up on my Spanish before I go to Seville.

Question 787

break with sth

Answer 787

(phr v) intentionally not continue doing something that is normal, expected, or traditional The country's leadership is determined to break with past practices and to solve urgent economic problems.

Question 788

break through (sth)

Answer 788

(phr v) make new and important discoveries, force yourself through something that is holding you back, (sun or moon) to appear from behind clouds Scientists think they are beginning to break through in the fight against cancer. Protesters broke through the barriers. At last the moon broke through the clouds and they could see their way.

Question 789

break out (sth)

Answer 789

(phr v) (dangerous and unpleasant events) start suddenly, escape from a place or situation Fighting has broken out all over the city. She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.

Question 790

break out (sth)

Answer 790

(phr v) (dangerous and unpleasant events) start suddenly, escape from a place or situation Fighting has broken out all over the city. She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.

Question 791

sit for an exam

Answer 791

(phr) take an exam Our class will have to sit for an exam next week.

Question 792

above board

Answer 792

(adj, adv) done in an honest way, according to the rules or law The deal was completely open and above board. We believe that the vast majority of lenders operate above board.

Question 793

be barking up the wrong tree

Answer 793

(idiom) have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve sth She thinks it'll solve the problem, but I believe she's barking up the wrong tree.

Question 794

be full of beans

Answer 794

(idiom) have a lot of energy and enthusiasm I've never known anyone be so full of beans before breakfast.

Question 795

in sb's black books

Answer 795

(idiom) to be out of sb's favour I don't think I'll come to the party on Saturday—I'm in Jenny's black books at the moment.

Question 795

in sb's black books

Answer 795

(idiom) to be out of sb's favour I don't think I'll come to the party on Saturday—I'm in Jenny's black books at the moment.

Question 796

big-headed

Answer 796

(adj) thinking that you are more important or more intelligent than you really are She’s so big-headed that she thinks she should get special treatment.

Question 797

black and blue (all over)

Answer 797

(idiom) bầm dập khắp người He was black and blue all over after the accident.

Question 798

have a go (at sth/sb)

Answer 798

(phr) (sth) make an attempt to do something, (sb) criticize or complain about sb You should have a go at answering all the questions. The boss had a go at me for being late for work.

Question 799

knowledgable about

Answer 799

(adj) knowing a lot about He's very knowledgeable about German literature.

Question 800

theoretical

Answer 800

(adj) thuộc lý thuyết The president does not want to answer any theoretical questions.

Question 801

rise to the challenge/occasion

Answer 801

(idiom) show that you can deal with a difficult situation successfully In the exam she rose to the occasion and wrote a brilliant essay.

Question 802

a blessing in disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Answer 802

(idiom) sth that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end Losing your job might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Question 803

blue-eyed

Answer 803

(n) a person treated with special favor by sb He's the manager's blue-eyed boy.

Question 804

golden boy

Answer 804

(n) a person who is very successful and is much admired A one-time golden boy - rich family, star high-school athlete - he killed some friends in a stupid driving stunt.

Question 805

break even

Answer 805

(idiom) have no profit or loss at the end of a business activity The company just about broke even last year.

Question 806

browned off with sb/sth

Answer 806

(adj) bored, unhappy and/or annoyed By now the passengers were getting browned off with the delay.

Question 807

catch sb red-handed

Answer 807

(idiom) catch sb in the act of doing sth wrong or committing a crime He was caught red-handed taking money from the till.

Question 808

butter sb up

Answer 808

(phr v) to flatter sb so they will do what you want them to You'll have to butter them up a bit before they'll agree.

Question 809

a chip off the old block

Answer 809

(idiom) a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way that they look or behave We feel that his son is a chip off the old block.

Question 810

don’t hold your breath

Answer 810

(idiom) used to tell someone not to expect something to happen for a very long time She said she might finish by this afternoon but don't hold your breath.

Question 811

drive/strike a hard bargain

Answer 811

(idioim) argue in an aggressive way and force sb to agree on the best possible price or arrangement He drives a hard bargain, but we finally made a deal.

Question 812

drop a brick/clanger

Answer 812

(idiom) say something that offends or embarrasses somebody, although you did not intend to The presenter dropped a clanger on this morning's show by referring to the singer's long-haired son as a girl.

Question 813

know/feel in sb's bones

Answer 813

(idiom) have a strong feeling about sth She felt in her bones that nothing had changed.

Question 814

get your own back (on sb)

Answer 814

(idiom) take revenge on sb I'll get my own back on her one day.

Question 815

have a bee in sb's bonnet (about sth)

Answer 815

(idiom) keep talking and thinking about something again and again because you think it is very important She never stops talking about healthy eating - she's got a real bee in her bonnet about it.

Question 816

in black and white

Answer 816

(idiom) in writing I had to believe it, because it was there in black and white.

Question 817

(be/hang) in the balance

Answer 817

(idiom) uncertain The long-term future of the space programme hangs in the balance.

Question 818

lay bare sth or lay sth bare

Answer 818

(idiom) make sth known t's been promoted as the biography that lays bare the truth behind the legend.

Question 819

wet blanket

Answer 819

(idiom) người làm người khác mất hứng I hate to be a wet blanket, but I thought the show was terrible.

Question 820

see the back of sb/sth

Answer 820

(idiom) pleased that you no longer have to be involved with him, her, or it The hotel staff were glad to see the back of such a difficult guest.

Question 821

make a clean breast of it

Answer 821

(adj) tell the truth about sth

Question 822

make a clean breast of it

Answer 822

(adj) tell the truth about sth Julia finally made a clean breast of it and admitted that she had stolen the money.

Question 823

take the bull by the horns

Answer 823

(idiom) do something difficult in a brave and determined way Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave?

Question 824

a bolt from the blue

Answer 824

(idiom) a sudden and unexpected event or piece of news The resignation of the chairman came like a bolt from the blue.

Question 825

make sb's blood boil

Answer 825

(idiom) make sb extremely angry The way they have treated those people makes my blood boil.

Question 826

on the spur of the moment

Answer 826

(idiom) sudden and is done without planning We just jumped in a car on the spur of the moment and drove to the seaside.

Question 827

apprehensive of/about

Answer 827

(adj) worried or frightened that sth unpleasant may happen I'm very apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.

Question 828

careless of sb to do sth careless about doing sth careless with sth

Answer 828

(adj) not showing enough care and attention to what you're doing It was careless of me to leave the door open. People have become increasingly careless about revealing personal information online. He's very careless with money.

Question 829

choice of sth

Answer 829

(n) the group of people or things that is chosen I don't like his choice of friends.

Question 830

confine sth to sth be confined to sth

Answer 830

(v) limit an activity, person, or problem/ be limited in some way; keep sb in a place that they cannot leave/ be kept; stop sth bad from spreading to another place; have to stay in a place, mainly because you are ill Please confine your use of the phone to business calls. The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area. Keep the dog confined in a suitable traveling cage. She was confined to bed with the flu.

Question 831

hand on/over

Answer 831

(v) (on) give sb sth, (over) give sb your position or the responsibility for sth She handed the letter on to me. She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues.

Question 832

meddle

Answer 832

(v) (+in/with) be involved in things that are none of your business, (+with) touch sth in a careless way, especially when it is not yours or you don't know how to use it correctly My sister's always meddling in other people's affairs. Somebody had been meddling with her computer.

Question 833

support sb in support sth with

Answer 833

(v) help sb in doing sth, help sth with sth (especially money) We need to support our teachers in their efforts to raise standards.

Question 834

a supply of sth

Answer 834

(n) an amount of something that is available for use Whenever she goes out with her baby, she always takes a large supply of baby food with her.

Question 835

in the public eye

Answer 835

(idiom) well known to many people through television, newspapers, the internet, etc. She's a celebrity but doesn't want her kids to grow up in the public eye.

Question 836

burn down vs burn up

Answer 836

(phr v) (fire) become weaker and has smaller flames, destroy sth or be destroyed by fire (from top to bottom) The building burned down in 1980. (phr v) destroy sth or be destroyed by heat, (fire) burn more strongly and with larger flames, (with progressive tense) have a temperature, make sb very angry, use calories The spacecraft burned up as it entered the earth's atmosphere. You're burning up—have you seen a doctor? The way he treats me really burns me up. Which burns up more calories—swimming or cycling?

Question 837

at hand

Answer 837

(idiom) near in time or distance We want to ensure that help is at hand for all children suffering abuse.

Question 838

in hand

Answer 838

(idiom) left or available to be used; in control of a situation; the job, question, etc. in hand is the one that you are dealing with; if sb works a week, month, etc. in hand, they are paid for the work a week, etc. after they have completed it She completed the first part of the exam with over an hour in hand. Don’t worry about the travel arrangements—everything is in hand. Plans are in hand to perform ‘Oz’ next semester.

Question 839

respond with vs respond to

Answer 839

(v) say or do something as a reaction to something (focus on the form of the reaction) He responded with a question (v) react to sth (focus on the thing being reacted to) The government didn't respond to our questions.

Question 840

baffle

Answer 840

(v) cause sb to be completely unable to understand or explain sth His behavior baffles me. (+ by if passive) I'm baffled by her strange behavior. be baffled (as to) why, how, where, etc… I'm baffled as to why she hasn't called.

Question 841

on suspicion of vs under suspicion of

Answer 841

(n) suspected sb of a crime even though have no proof He was arrested on suspicion of murder. (n) suspected sb of wrong, illegal actions or bad events The whole family is currently under suspicion of her murder.

Question 842

coincide /ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

Answer 842

(v) happen at or near the same time, be the same or similar If the heavy rain had coincided with an extremely high tide, serious flooding would have resulted. If our schedules coincide, we'll go to Spain together.

Question 843

make common cause with sb

Answer 843

(idiom) act together with sb in order to achieve sth Environmental protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built.

Question 844

strike/touch a chord (with sb)

Answer 844

(idiom) say or do something that makes people agree with or feel sympathy The speaker had obviously struck a chord with his audience.

Question 845

give/quote chapter and verse

Answer 845

(idiom) give exact information about sth, especially the exact place where particular information may be found I can't give you chapter and verse but I think it's a line from "Macbeth".

Question 846

hold/keep sth in check

Answer 846

(idiom) limit sth We need to find ways of keeping our expenditures in check.

Question 847

take sth on the chin

Answer 847

(idiom) accept unpleasant events bravely and without complaining, (AE) damaged or badly affected by sth In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply.

Question 848

chop and change

Answer 848

(idiom) keep changing your ideas, opinions, activities, or job After six months of chopping and changing, we've decided to go back to our old system.

Question 849

come clean

Answer 849

(idiom) tell the truth about sth that you have been keeping secret

Question 850

keep/stay/steer clear (of sb/sth)

Answer 850

(idiom) avoid a person or thing because they may cause problems Steer clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening.

Question 851

part company (with/from somebody)

Answer 851

(idiom) end association The world's number one tennis player and his coach parted company earlier this month.

Question 852

of little/no consequence

Answer 852

(phr) not important She made it clear that our opinions were of little consequence to her.

Question 853

cut corners

Answer 853

(idiom) do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way Don’t try to cut corners when you’re decorating.

Question 854

not all it's cracked up to be

Answer 854

(idiom) not be as good as people have said This software isn’t all it's cracked up to be.

Question 855

cramp sb's style

Answer 855

(idiom) stop sb from behaving in the way they want to, especially by following them somewhere She didn’t want me to go with her to the party in case I cramped her style.

Question 856

too many cooks spoil the broth

Answer 856

(saying) if too many people are involved in doing sth, it will not be done well Some people say that too many cooks spoil the broth.

Question 857

actions speak louder than words

Answer 857

(saying) used to emphasize that what you do has more effects than what you say Team USA is not expected to win, but they believe actions speak louder than words.

Question 858

a stitch in time (saves nine)

Answer 858

(saying) used to say that it's better to deal with a problem immediately as if you wait until later it will become worse You'd better solve this problem soon as a stitch in time saves nine.

Question 859

a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)

Answer 859

(saying) it is better to keep something that you already have than to risk losing it by trying to get much more I told Mia that she should walk away with her big winnings rather than go double or nothing. After all, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!

Question 860

too many chiefs and not enough Indians

Answer 860

(saying) too many managers and not enough staff We'll never finish this project if everyone keeps trying to give orders. There are too many chiefs and not enough Indians.

Question 861

the early bird catches the worm

Answer 861

(saying) the person who takes the opportunity to do sth before other people will have an advantage over them This is still a nation that believes the early bird catches the worm.

Question 862

make hay while the sun shines

Answer 862

(saying) make good use of an opportunity while it lasts The skiing conditions won't be this good for another several months, so let's make hay while the sun shines.

Question 863

every cloud has a silver lining

Answer 863

(saying) emphasize that every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage When I'm going through a hard time, I try to remind myself that every dark cloud has a silver lining. I can usually find something to be thankful for, no matter what's going on in my life.

Question 864

it never rains but it pours

Answer 864

​(saying) used to say that when one bad/good thing happens to you, other bad/good things happen soon after Everyone in my house is sick right now because it never rains but it pours.

Question 865

better late than never

Answer 865

(saying) it is better for sb to arrive or do something late than not to arrive or do it at all "Dan finally paid me the money he owed me." "Well, better late than never."

Question 866

don't count your chickens before they hatch

Answer 866

(saying) you should not be too confident that something will be successful, because something may still go wrong She wanted to buy a dress in case someone asked her to the dance, but I told her not to count her chickens before they hatched.

Question 867

time and tide wait for no man

Answer 867

(saying) used to say that time will wait for nobody so you should use it wisely You're going to end up stuck in the same dead-end career for your whole life, if you're not careful—time and tide wait for no man.

Question 868

absence makes the heart grow fonder

Answer 868

(saying) when people we love are not with us, we love them even more I can't believe I missed my girlfriend's cat so much while I was away. Guess it's true that absence makes the heart grow fonder!

Question 869

a new broom sweeps clean

Answer 869

(saying) when someone new takes control of an organization and makes many changes will be able to bring a fresh perspective and energy necessary to make beneficial changes and improvements After two years of falling profits, the company needed to make big budget cuts and drastically improve its corporate culture, so a whole new upper management team was brought on board. A new broom sweeps clean, after all.

Question 870

people (who live) in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones

Answer 870

(saying) People who are vulnerable to criticism should not criticize others, especially not for the faults that they themselves have (since such criticism will likely be returned) He criticized her for having bad scores on her last exam, but he used to have a lot of low marks. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!

Question 871

all's well that ends well

Answer 871

(saying) an expression that some people use to say that a difficult situation has ended with a good result The kids were miserable when we first got here, but now they're happy, and all's well that ends well.

Question 872

in confidence vs with confidence

Answer 872

in confidence: privately The doctor told her in confidence that her mother was terminally ill. with confidence: confidentially She came on the stage with confidence.

Question 873

advise sb on advise sb against advise sb of

Answer 873

(1) advise sb that they should do sth I think I'd advise him on leaving the company. (2) advise sb that they should not do sth His doctor advised him against smoking. (3) inform sb of sth They were advised of their rights.

Question 874

(in)destructibility

Answer 874

(n) (in)vulnerability to destruction There is also mention of them using helicopters and tanks while testing the destructibility of the cubes.

Question 875

unequalled

Answer 875

(adj) better than all others Though small, this restaurant offers a range of fish dishes unequalled anywhere else in London.

Question 876

favoured vs favourable

Answer 876

favoured (adj) được ưa chuộng, được yêu thích hơn (treated or regarded with partiality) He was reportedly the president's favoured candidate. The country is still bad at educating its least favoured children. Their house is in a very favoured position near the park. favourable (adj) pleasing, encouraging or approving Reviews of the book have been favourable. She made a favourable impression on his parents.

Question 877

exploit

Answer 877

(v, n) use sth in a way that helps you, use sb or sth unfairly for your own advantage; sth unusual, brave, or funny that sb has done. We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible. Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.

Question 878

exploitation

Answer 878

(n) the use of sth in order to get an advantage from it, the act of using sb unfairly for your own advantage The company is accused of child exploitation, which is a very serious charge. Marx wrote about the exploitation of the workers.

Question 879

equality vs equity

Answer 879

equality (opp: inequality) (n) the right of different groups of people to have a similar social position and receive the same treatment (công bằng) Sexual equality will not be achieved until there is more provision for childcare. equity (opp: inequity) (n) the situation in which everyone is treated fairly according to their needs and no group of people is given special treatment a society based on equity and social justice

Question 880

exploitative

Answer 880

(adj) using sb unfairly for your own advantage an exploitative economic system

Question 881

at the crack of dawn

Answer 881

(idiom) very early in the morning, especially at the time when the sun first appears We'll have to leave at the crack of dawn.

Question 882

concede

Answer 882

(v) admit, often unwilling, that sth is true (especially when losing in a competition) The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster. He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.

Question 883

flout

Answer 883

(v) intentionally not obeying a rule, law, or custom Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.

Question 884

devour

Answer 884

(v) eat sth eagerly and in large amounts so that nothing is left, destroy sth completely, read books or literature quickly and eagerly He devoured half of his burger in one bite. The flames quickly devoured the building. She loves to read - she devours one book after another.

Question 885

raze

Answer 885

(v) completely destroy sth (a city, building, etc.) Developers razed the old buildings on the site to make way for new construction.

Question 886

remedy vs cure vs heal vs treat

Answer 886

remedy sth (v, tr) correct or improve sth This mistake must be remedied immediately. cure (v, tr) make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness (cure sth, cure sb of sth, cure sth with sth) The disease can be cured with antibiotics. heal (v, tr/intr) make or become well again (especially after a cut or other injury); (bad situation or pain) ends or improves, and if sth heals it, it makes it end or improve (heal sth, heal sb of sth) The plaster cast helps to heal the broken bone. A broken heart takes a long time to heal. treat (v, tr) to give medical care or attention to a person, an illness, an injury, etc. (treat sb for sth with sth) He was treated for depression with medication prescribed by his doctor.

Question 886

emulate

Answer 886

(v) imitate sb because you admire them

Question 887

slim vs lean vs skinny vs slender

Answer 887

slim (adj) attractively thin, very small She has a lovely slim figure. They only have a slim chance of winning. lean (adj) healthily thin, has no fat (meat) He had a lean, muscular body. a lean, tender piece of beef skinny (adj) (uncomplimentary) too thin You should eat more - you're too skinny. slender (adj) attractively thin He put his hands around her slender waist.

Question 888

snarl vs howl vs bleat

Answer 888

snarl (v) (dogs) to make a deep, rough sound while showing the teeth, usually in anger or (people) to speak or say sth angrily and forcefully The dogs started to snarl at each other so I had to separate them. "Go to hell!", he snarled. howl (v) (dogs or wolves) make a long, sad sound; make a loud sound, usually to express pain, sadness, or another strong emotion In the silence of the night, a lone wolf howled. We were howling with laughter. bleat (v) make the sound that sheep and goats make, complain in an annoying way. She's always bleating (on) about how badly she's been treated.

Question 889

affinity vs relation vs connection

Answer 889

affinity (n) a strong feeling that you understand sb/sth and like them or it, a close relationship between two people or things that have similar qualities, structures or features Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature. There is a close affinity between Italian and Spanish. relation (n) the connection or similarity between two things, a member of a family She bears no relation to her brother. The funeral was attended by friends and relations. connection (n) the state of being related to sb or sth else The connection between smoking and heart disease is well known.

Question 890

sliver

Answer 890

(n) a small or thin piece of sth that is cut or broken off from a larger piece Just a sliver of cake for me, please - I shouldn't really be having any.

Question 891

shred

Answer 891

(v) to cut or tear something roughly into thin strips Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish.

Question 892

vanish vs disappear

Answer 892

vanish (v) disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way The child vanished while on her way home from school. disappear (v) become impossible to see Lucy watched his tall figure disappear into the cafe.

Question 893

comparability

Answer 893

(n) the fact of being similar to sb/sth else and able to be compared Each group will have the same set of questions, in order to ensure comparability.

Question 894

incomparable

Answer 894

(adj) ​so good or impressive that nothing can be compared to it ​the incomparable achievement of Einstein

Question 895

comparable

Answer 895

(adj) similar to sb/sth else and able to be compared (comparable to/with sb/sth) The situation in the US is not directly comparable to that in the UK. (comparable in sth) The two machines are comparable in size.

Question 896

comparative

Answer 896

(adj) comparing sth to sth else or other similar situations, (study) comparing different things The company is a comparative newcomer to the software market. She's carrying out a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas.

Question 897

comparably

Answer 897

(adv) in a way that is similar in size, amount, or quality to sth else Women usually have longer legs than comparably sized men.

Question 898

decorator

Answer 898

(n) (job) paint the inside or outside of buildings and do other related work; designing the inside of houses by choosing colours, carpets, furniture, etc She became a painter and decorator.

Question 899

destructiveness

Answer 899

(n) the fact or the ability to cause destruction and damage Young adults need to read about the destructiveness of alcohol.

Question 900

(in)destructible

Answer 900

(adj) (im)possible to destroy or break These plastic cups are virtually indestructible.

Question 901

equalizer

Answer 901

(n) sth that makes things or people equal, (sport) a goal that makes the score of both teams equal, a piece of electronic equipment that adjusts sound effect levels so that you get the best out of your speakers and headphones They see education as a great equalizer. He scored an equalizer during the closing minutes of the game.

Question 902

equation

Answer 902

(n) phương trình, the act of making sth equal or considering sth as equal, phương trình cân bằng hóa học, a difficult problem that can only be understood if all the different influences are considered In the equation 3x - 3 = 15, x = 6. There is a tendency in movies to make the equation between violence and excitement. Managing the economy is a complex equation of controlling inflation and reducing unemployment.

Question 903

equalize

Answer 903

(v) make things or people equal, (sport) score a goal that makes the score of both teams equal We need to equalize the workload among the teaching staff. Croatia managed to equalize in the last minute of the game.

Question 904

excess

Answer 904

(n, adj) more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable; the part of an insurance claim that a person has to pay while the insurance company pays the rest; the fact of doing too much of sth; extreme behaviour that is unacceptable, illegal, or morally wrong; additional and not needed because there is already enough of sth An excess of enthusiasm is not always a good thing. She has an excess of £200 on her home insurance policy. He gave in to bouts of alcoholic excess. prevent excesses and abuses by newly created local powers Cut any excess fat from the meat.

Question 905

excessiveness

Answer 905

(n) sự quá mức, tính chất thừa

Question 906

exceed

Answer 906

(v) be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations. The final cost should not exceed $5,000.

Question 907

excessively

Answer 907

(adv) in a way that is too much She was polite but not excessively so.

Question 908

exceptionally

Answer 908

(adv) used to emphasize how strong or unusual sth is I thought Bill played exceptionally well.

Question 909

exploiter

Answer 909

(n) a person who treats people unfairly for his or her own advantage, a person who treats a situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage, a person who develops or uses sth for business or industry successful exploiters of media attention the world's exploiters of fossil fuels

Question 910

exploitable

Answer 910

(adj) able to be used in a way that helps people; able to be used unfairly, for sb's own advantage The coal mine is no longer commercially exploitable. He fixed a number of potentially exploitable security holes in the computer system.

Question 911

favouritism

Answer 911

(n) the act of unfairly treating one person better than others because you like them better The students accused the teacher of favouritism.

Question 912

(un)favourably

Answer 912

(adv) in a way that is positive/negative and shows a good/bad opinion of sb/sth, in a way that does not give/gives you an advantage or more chance of success You might look at her home routine and compare it very unfavourably with my busy job in the city. He speaks very favourably of your work. The salaries compare unfavourably to other fields of work. Our products compare favourably with all the leading brands.

Question 913

jump at the chance/opportunity

Answer 913

(idiom) immediately accept an offer or opportunity When I was offered a placement working at the South Pole, I jumped at the chance.

Question 914

make a go of sth

Answer 914

(phr) try to make sth succeed, usually by working hard She's really making a go of her new antique shop

Question 915

on the go

Answer 915

(idiom) busy and active Like most working mothers, she is always on the go.

Question 916

have a/no head for heights

Answer 916

(idiom) feel/do not feel nervous and think they are going to fall when they look down from a high place She has no head for heights, actually, she loves bungee jumping and skydiving.

Question 917

popularise

Answer 917

(v) make sth become popular, make sth known and understood by ordinary people It was Pavarotti in the 1980s who really popularized opera. Television has an important role to play in popularizing new scientific ideas.

Question 918

on the far side/end/corner

Answer 918

(phr) the side, end etc that is furthest from you They crossed the bridge and walked along the far side of the stream. There was a piano in the far corner of the room.

Question 919

for good

Answer 919

(idiom) permanently She says she's leaving him for good

Question 920

for keeps

Answer 920

(idiom) have forever You can have that book for keeps.

Question 921

knowledgeable about

Answer 921

(adj) knowing a lot He's very knowledgeable about German literature.

Question 922

onlookers

Answer 922

(n) sb who watches sth that is happening in a public place but is not involved in it A crowd of curious onlookers soon gathered to see what was happening.

Question 923

opposition

Answer 923

(n) strong disagreement, (the+) the team or person being played against in a sports competition, (the+) in some political systems, the elected politicians who belong to the largest party that doesn't form the government, the state off being extrememly different The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition. The opposition has some good players so it should be a tough match. He has led the political opposition for the past decade. the opposition between good and evil

Question 924

take pleasure in sth get pleasure from sth

Answer 924

(phr) have the feeling of happiness She took pleasure in shocking her parents. He gets a lot of pleasure from watching his children perform.

Question 925

actual

Answer 925

(adj) existing in fact We had estimated about 300 visitors, but the actual number was much higher.

Question 926

take place vs occur

Answer 926

(v) happen (planned) World Cup takes place in Qatar this November. (v) happen (unexpectedly) The accident occured at 5 pm yesterday.

Question 927

headline

Answer 927

(n, v, adj) the title of a news article printed in large letters, the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio; have sth as a headline or as the main story, be the main performer at an entertainment event; (amount, number, rate, news) most important, used to describe the most important and popular performers at an entertainment event They ran the story under the headline ‘Home at last!’. Do you mind if I listen to the headlines before we leave? The story was headlined ‘Back to the future’. The concert is to be headlined by Ed Sheeran. The story was headline news for two weeks. The band were one of the headline acts at the music festival.

Question 928

heading

Answer 928

(n) words put at the top of a page or section of text as a title; the subject of sth being discussed, considered, or studied Books should be listed under a broader heading such as ‘engineering’. The company's aims can be grouped under three main headings.

Question 929

article vs feature

Answer 929

(n) a brief piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? (n) a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a part of a television or radio broadcast, that deals with a particular subject (very in-depth) a double-page feature on global warming

Question 930

announcer

Answer 930

(n) sb who introduces programmes or reads the news on the television or radio, sb who gives information about something in a station, an airport, etc., especially through a loudspeaker I held my breath as the announcer introduced the players for the first match. The station announcer warned us that the train was running late.

Question 931

tabloid vs broadsheet

Answer 931

(n, adj) (of or relating to) a type of popular newspaper with small pages that has many pictures and short, simple reports (less serious than other newspapers) a tabloid newspaper (n) a newspaper printed on a large size of paper (more serious than other smaller newpapers) She writes features for women’s magazines as well as contributing to broadsheet supplements.

Question 932

columnist

Answer 932

(n) sb who writes articles, especially about a particular subject, that appear regularly in a newspaper or magazine Aas a columnist, Im allowed to express my opinion in ways that other jounralists are often not allowed to.

Question 933

channel vs broadcast

Answer 933

(n) a TV station She switched to another channel to watch football. (n) a radio or TV programme The evening news broadcasts are very different today than they were 25 years ago.

Question 934

bring sth up/bring up sth

Answer 934

(phr v) start talking about a particular subject, cause sth to appear on a screen, vomit sth She's always bringing up her health problems. Clicking on the icon brings up a dialogue box. She was crying so much I thought she'd bring up her breakfast.

Question 935

flick through sth

Answer 935

(phr v) look quickly at the pages of a magazine, book, etc. Let me flick thourgh your essay real quick!

Question 936

put sb/sth forward

Answer 936

(phr v) (sb/sth) state an idea or opinion, or to suggest a plan or person, for other people to consider; (sth) move the hands of a clock to the correct later time The proposals that you have put forward deserve serious consideration. She has decided to put her name forward as a candidate. Most European countries put the clocks forward in the spring.

Question 937

journalistic

Answer 937

(adj) relating to the work of journalists That was one of the great moments in my journalistic career.

Question 938

editorial

Answer 938

(adj, n) relating to sb (the editor) who writes, corrects, or changes pieces of text to be published, or their work; an article in a newspaper that expresses the editor's opinion on a subject of particular interest at the present time Some debates in Parliament are shown live and are outside editorial control. Editorial decisions on the show are made by senior news editors. All the papers deal with the same subject in their editorials.

Question 939

keep a close eye/watch on sb/sth

Answer 939

(phr) watch sb/sth carefully Over the next few months we will keep a close eye on sales.

Question 940

hand sth out/ hand out sth (to sb)

Answer 940

(phr v) give a number of things to the members of a group, (prize or reward) give generously or in large amount, (in a court of law) announce an official decision, give advice or permission to do sth The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets. The Nobel Prize in literature is handed out in Stockholm on December 10. She said she was pleased with the judge's decision to hand out a harsher punishment. I listened to a lot of people handing out advice.

Question 941

stand out

Answer 941

(phr v) be very noticeable, be much better than other similar things or people The black lettering really stands out on that orange background. We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.

Question 941

in (the) place of sb/sth | in sb’s/sth’s place

Answer 941

(phr) instead of sb/ sth You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place.

Question 942

unwritten

Answer 942

(adj) not yet written, (a law, rule) everyone knows about and accepts even though it has not been made official The photographs were to be included in his as yet unwritten autobiography. an unwritten understanding that nobody leaves before five o’clock

Question 942

unwritten

Answer 942

(adj) not yet written, (a law, rule) everyone knows about and accepts even though it has not been made official The photographs were to be included in his as yet unwritten autobiography. an unwritten understanding that nobody leaves before five o’clock

Question 943

correspond with sth/sb

Answer 943

(v) match or be similar or equal, communicate by writing a letter or sending an email His story of what happened that night didn't correspond with the witness's version. I've been corresponding with several experts in the field.

Question 944

make sb/sth out make out sb/sth make out

Answer 944

(phr v) see, hear, or understand sth or sb with difficulty; (sth) write out or complete a form or document The numbers are too small - I can't make them out at all. I made a cheque out for £20 to "Henry's Stores". (phr v) (sth) say, usually falsely, that sth is true; see, hear, or understand sth or sb with difficulty The British weather is not always as bad as it is made out to be. I could just make out a figure in the darkness. (phr v) deal with a situation, usually in a successful way The business made out better than expected and profits were slightly up.

Question 945

turn over/ turn over sth/ turn sth over

Answer 945

(phr v) change position so that the other side is facing towards the outside or the top, make the engine start running, change to a different TV channel, (businesses) make an amount of money in a period of time, think about sth carefully, (shops) sell goods and replace them, steal from a place, allow sth to be used for a different purpose If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. When I put the key in the ignition it turns over, but it won't start. This programme's boring - can I turn over to BBC2? The profits are not high, but the company turns over more than $3.5 million every year. She kept turning over the events of the day in her mind. A supermarket will turn over its stock very rapidly. Burglars had turned the house over. Grants are being offered to farmers who agree to turn over their land to parkland.

Question 946

under the control of

Answer 946

(phr) under the direction or control of The team is under the control of a new coach.

Question 947

in the news vs on the news

Answer 947

(phr) interesting enough to be discussed in newspaper, on television, etc. Farming methods are back in the news this week. (phr) appear on TV Did you see the Prime Minister on the news Yesterday?

Question 948

see sb through sth see sth through see through sb/sth

Answer 948

(phr v) help or support sb during a difficult period in their life Her courage and good humour saw her through. (phr v) not give up doing a task, project, etc. until it is finished She's determined to see the job through. (phr v) realize that sb is trying to deceive you to get an advantage, or that sb's behaviour is intended to deceive you They were very friendly, but it didn't take long to see through them.

Question 948

in view of sth

Answer 948

(phr) because of, or considering sth In view of the late hour, we’ll have to put off that discussion until our next meeting.

Question 949

bring sth about/ bring about sth

Answer 949

(phr v) cause sth to happen Alex’s working to bring about changes in the industry.

Question 950

bring sb/sth in bring in sth/ bring sb in sth

Answer 950

(phr v) (sth) introduce a new law, (sb) ask sb to do a particular job or be involved in sth, (sb/sth) attract sb or sth to a place or business New safety regulations have been brought in. We need to bring in an expert to deal with this problem. We're hoping that the price reductions will bring in the customers. (phr v) make money The garage sale brought in about £200. His freelance work brings him in about $20 000 a year.

Question 951

bring sth off/ carry sth off

Answer 951

(phr v) succeed in doing sth difficult It was an important event, and she's managed to bring it off wonderfully. She was nervous about giving a talk to her colleagues, but she carried it off very well.

Question 952

bring sb/sth on

Answer 952

(phr v) (sb) help sb improve while they are learning to do sth, bring a player onto the field to play during a game; (sth) cause sth bad to happen Her new piano teacher has really brought her on. The manager brought him on in the second half. The loud music brought on another one of his headaches.

Question 953

bring sb/sth out

Answer 953

(phr v) (sb) make a shy person happier and more confident; (sth) produce sth to sell to the public, make sb behave in the best or worst way that they can, make sth easier to see, taste, notice etc, take sth out of a place Changing schools has really brought her out of herself. He’s bringing out a new album next month. Alcohol just brings out the worst in her. The spices really bring out the flavour of the meat. Jenny opened the cupboard and brought out a couple of bottles.

Question 954

bring round (to)

Answer 954

(phr v) make sb regain consciousness, persuade sb to have the same opinion as you The doctors brought him round a few hours after the operation. At first they refused but I managed to bring them around (to my way of thinking).

Question 955

call sb/sth in

Answer 955

(phr v) (sth) phone the place you work, (bank) demands that you pay back the money it has lent to you, phone a radio or TV show to give your opinion or to ask a question, visit a person or place while you are on your way to somewhere else, request that sb come to you; (sb) ask sb to come to help in a difficult situation Several people have called in sick today. He needs to make the business work before the bank calls in the loan. I got into the habit of calling in on Gloria on my way home. Local police called in the FBI to assist with the investigation. A new team of detectives were called in to conduct a fresh inquiry.

Question 956

call (sth) out call sb out/ call out sb

Answer 956

(phr v) speak loudly Don't just call the answers out - raise your hand. (phr v) ask sb to come, especially to an emergency, (sb/sth) criticize sb/sth or ask sb to explain their actions, cause or advise workers to go on strike, officially order that a military unit become ready for action We had to call out a doctor. You have to call out sexism wherever you see it. The transport workers were called out. The government called the army out to deal with violent disorder on the streets.

Question 957

call back/ call sb back/ call back sb

Answer 957

(phr v) return to a place to see sb or collect sth, phone sb again or phone who phoned you earlier She said she'd call back later to pick up that report. I'm a bit busy - can I call you back later?

Question 958

call at

Answer 958

(phr v) (of a train, etc.) stop at a place for a short time This train calls at Didcot and Reading.

Question 959

a red-letter day

Answer 959

(idiom) a special, happy, and important day that you will always remember The day I first set foot in America was a red-letter day for me.

Question 960

call sb up/ call up sb call sth up/ call up sth

Answer 960

(phr v) talk to sb on the phone; make sb do their training in the army, etc. or fight in a war; choose sb for a national sports team My dad called me up to tell me the good news. He was called up when the war began. Hurst was called up for the game against Mexico. (phr v) find and show info on a computer screen, produce sth or make it appear, make you recall sth I called his address up on the computer. She can call up the spirits of the dead. The smell of the sea called up memories of her childhood.

Question 961

carry sth over

Answer 961

(phr v) delay sth until a later time, (sth is optional) continues to exist in the new situation The performance has had to be carried over till next week because the repairs to the theatre aren't finished yet. Attitudes learned at home carry over into the playground.

Question 962

carry sb through (sth)

Answer 962

(phr v) help sb through a difficult situation, complete sth successfully The soldiers' courage carried them through. It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry through the education reforms.

Question 963

catch on

Answer 963

(phr v) become fashionable or popular, understand after a long time He invented a new game, but it never really caught on. We were teasing Jim, but he was slow to catch on that we were joking.

Question 964

chip (sth) in

Answer 964

(phr v) give some money so that a group of people can buy sth together, interrupt a conversation to say sth They all chipped in £100 and bought their mother a trip to Greece. I'll start and you can all chip in with your comments.

Question 965

clear off

Answer 965

(phr v) go or run away You've no right to be here. Clear off!

Question 966

charge sth to sb's account

Answer 966

(phr v) record an amount that a customer has spent for them to pay at a later time, according to an agreement between a business and the customer Charge the bill to my account, please.

Question 967

clear of

Answer 967

(adj) without being or feeling guilty The inquiry cleared him of all wrongdoing.

Question 968

clear out (of) clear sth out

Answer 968

(phr v) leave a place He cleared out with all the money and left her with the kids. (phr v) tidy a place by getting rid of things that you do not want He cleared out with all the money and left her with the kids.

Question 969

clear up clear (sth) up clear up sth

Answer 969

(phr v) (an illness or bad weather) to go away or changing into a better condition I hope it clears up in time for the picnic. If my cold doesn’t clear up, it will ruin my vacation. (phr v) solve or explain sth, make sth clean and neat After 20 years the case has finally been cleared up. I want you to clear all this mess up. (phr v) remove doubts, confusion, or wrong ideas I hope this explanation clears up any confusion.

Question 970

a wild-goose chase

Answer 970

(idiom) a search for sth that is impossible for you to find or that does not exist The police had been sent on a wild goose chase.

Question 971

be on the cards

Answer 971

(idiom) likely to happen "So you think they'll get married next year?" "I think it's on the cards."

Question 972

call sb names

Answer 972

(idiom) use offensive words about sb The other kids started calling her names because she looked and sounded a little different.

Question 973

chair a meeting

Answer 973

(phr) be the person in charge of a meeting Would you like to chair tomorrow's meeting?

Question 974

crocodile tears

Answer 974

(idiom) false tears Let’s have no more politicians shedding crocodile tears for the unemployed.

Question 975

cross sb's mind

Answer 975

(idiom) (thoughts) to come into your mind We enjoyed writing the songs, and it definitely crossed our minds that they might be successful.

Question 976

cut sb dead

Answer 976

(idiom) pretend you do not know sb in order to show you are angry I said "Good morning" but he just cut me dead.

Question 977

get sth off sb's chest

Answer 977

(idiom) tell sb about sth that has been worrying you or making you feel guilty for a long time I thought these meetings would help the kids get some of their worries off their chests.

Question 978

(down) in the dumps

Answer 978

(idiom) unhappy She's a bit down in the dumps because she failed one of her exams.

Question 979

down the drain

Answer 979

(idiom) wasted, lost If the factory closes, that will be a million dollars' worth of investment down the drain.

Question 980

hot under the collar

Answer 980

(idiom) embarrassed or angry about sth When I suggested he was mistaken he got rather hot under the collar.

Question 981

go to the dogs

Answer 981

(idiom) (country or organization) become much worse in quality or character After Joe retired, the business went to the dogs.

Question 982

have the cheek

Answer 982

(phr) behaviour or talk that is rude and shows no respect He had the cheek to ask me to pay for her!

Question 983

(keep sb's) chin up

Answer 983

(idiom) used to tell sb to try to stay cheerful even though they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation Keep your chin up! Only two exams left.

Question 984

let sleeping dogs lie

Answer 984

(idiom) said to warn sb that they should not talk about a bad situation that most people have forgotten about I thought about bringing up my concerns but decided instead to let sleeping dogs lie.

Question 985

lost cause

Answer 985

(idiom) sb or sth that has no chance of succeeding I used to try to get him to do some exercise but then decided he was a lost cause.

Question 986

off color/ under the weather

Answer 986

(idiom) feel ill I'm feeling a little off-color today. I'm feeling a bit under the weather - I think I'm getting a cold.

Question 987

on the dole

Answer 987

(idiom) receiving unemployment benefit Young people on the dole are often bored and frustrated.

Question 988

play sb's cards right

Answer 988

(idiom) behave in a way that gives you an advantage or allows you to succeed at something If you play your cards right, you could make quite a lot of money out of this.

Question 988

show sb's true colours

Answer 988

(idiom) show out the kind of person that sb really is I thought he was a really sweet guy, but then he got mad and showed his true colours.

Question 989

escape sb's attention/notice

Answer 989

(phr) sb does not see it or realize that sth is there It din't escape my attention that she was ill. His friendliness torwards you lately hasn't escaped my notice.

Question 990

prospect

Answer 990

(n, v) (of sth) the possibility a good event might happen, an idea of what might happen in the future, a good view of a large land area or of a city, (for sth) a person who is likely to be successful in a competition or in a particular career; search an area for gold, minerals, oil, etc. There's every prospect of success. The prospect of spending three whole days with her fills me with horror. We'll be interviewing four more prospects for the jobs this afternoon. From the restaurant there was a marvellous prospect of/over the valley and the mountains beyond. prospect for oil/gold

Question 991

be out of the question fancy doing sth

Answer 991

(phr) not possible, not allowed Asking my father for money was completely out of the question. Fancy even asking my father for money.

Question 992

have no intention of doing sth

Answer 992

(phr) do not intend to I have no intention of going to the prom.

Question 993

in the habit of

Answer 993

(phr) used to doing sth I'm not in the habit of waking up early

Question 994

Would you be so kind as to ..?

Answer 994

(question) a very polite and formal way of asking somebody to do sth "Would you be so kind as to help me cross the road?" "Of course. May I take your hand?"

Question 995

charge to vs charge with

Answer 995

(v) ask for an amount of money The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. (v) offidcially accused sb of committing a crime He was charged with murder.

Question 996

clear sth away

Answer 996

(phr v) make a place tidy by removing things from it or putting them where they should be I want you to clear all these toys away before bedtime.

Question 997

put a damper on

Answer 997

(idiom) make sth less active or enjoyable Both the kids were sick while we were in Boston, so that put a damper on things.

Question 998

in the dark

Answer 998

(idiom) not informed about things that might be useful to know Our boss tends to keep us in the dark most of the time.

Question 999

don’t give up the day job

Answer 999

(idiom) used to tell sb that they should continue to do what they are used to, rather than trying sth new that they are likely to fail at So you want to be a writer? Well my advice is, don't give up the day job.

Question 1000

(in) broad daylight

Answer 1000

(idiom) (in) the clear light of day, when it is easy to see The robbery occurred in broad daylight, in a crowded street.

Question 1001

deal a blow to sb/sth

Answer 1001

(phr) cause sb or sth (a plan or hope) to fail or to be affected very badly Extreme weather conditions have dealt a serious blow to agriculture across the state. The scandal threatens to deal a fatal blow to the politician's once-promising career.

Question 1002

on the defensive

Answer 1002

(idiom) ready to protect yourself because you are expecting to be criticized or attacked In his new post, he was constantly on the defensive, explaining and justifying his every action.

Question 1003

by definition

Answer 1003

(idiom) because of the nature of sb/sth Circus performers are, by definition, risk takers.

Question 1004

(for) donkey's (years)

Answer 1004

(idiom) (for) a very long time We've known each other for donkey's years.

Question 1005

on the dot

Answer 1005

(idiom) exactly at the stated or expected time The plane landed at two o'clock on the dot.

Question 1006

lend an ear

Answer 1006

(idiom) listen to sb with sympathy Claire's always one to lend a sympathetic ear if you have problems.

Question 1007

play it by ear

Answer 1007

(idiom) decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier We can't make a decision yet. Let's just play it by ear.

Question 1008

ease off

Answer 1008

(phr v) become less strong, unpleasant, etc.; start working less or do things with less energy; start to treat sb less severely At last the rain began to ease off. As he got older, he started to ease up a little. I wish his supervisor would ease up on him a bit.

Question 1009

at the cutting edge (of sth)

Answer 1009

(phr) the newest, most advanced stage in the development of sth His research is at the cutting edge of new therapies for cancer.

Question 1010

on edge

Answer 1010

(idiom) nervous and not relaxed Everyone present was on edge, waiting to hear what the judge would say.

Question 1011

to no effect

Answer 1011

(phr) not producing the result you intend or hope for We warned them, but to no effect.

Question 1012

more to sth than meets the eye

Answer 1012

(idiom) more difficult to understand or involves more things than you thought at the beginning This whole business is very puzzling. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye.

Question 1013

coach vs instruct

Answer 1013

(v) give special classes in sports or a school subject to one person or a small group She coaches students in French, usually for exams. (v) order or tell someone to do sth, especially in a formal way; teach sb sth, especially a practical skill The letter instructed him to report to headquarters immediately. All our staff have been instructed in sign language.

Question 1014

confide

Answer 1014

(v) tell sb secrets and personal information that you do not want other people to know confide something (to somebody) She confided all her secrets to her best friend. confide (to somebody) that… He confided to me that he had applied for another job.

Question 1015

entrust

Answer 1015

(v) make sb responsible for sb/sth entrust A (to B) We entrusted our dog to a neighbor when we went away on a trip. entrust B with A He entrusted his nephew with the task.

Question 1016

consign

Answer 1016

(v) (consign sb/sth to sth) put sb/sth somewhere in order to get rid of them/it, put sb/sth in an unpleasant situation; (consign sth to sb) send sth to a person or company I consigned her letter to the wastebasket. A car accident consigned him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The goods have been consigned to you by air.

Question 1017

whack vs smack vs strike vs smash

Answer 1017

(v) hit sb/sth noisily He whacked the tree trunk with his stick. She whacked him in the mouth. (v) hit sb with your open hand or an object, especially as a punishment to a child Do that again and you’ll get your bottom smacked. (v) hit or attack sb/sth forcefully or violently The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again. (v) cause sth to break or break noisily into a lot of small pieces She dropped her cup and watched it smash to pieces on the stone floor.

Question 1018

enhance

Answer 1018

(v) improve the quality, amount, or strength of sth These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.

Question 1019

aggravate

Answer 1019

(v) make a bad situation worse, make a disease worse, annoy sb Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion. The treatment only aggravated the condition. Stop aggravating me, will you!

Question 1020

heighten vs intensify

Answer 1020

(v) (emotion or effect) increase or make sth increase The strong police presence only heightened the tension among the crowd. (v) (degree or strength) make sth become or become greater, more serious, or more extreme Fighting around the capital has intensified in the last few hours.

Question 1021

commence vs instigate vs launch vs provoke

Answer 1021

(v) begin sth We will commence building work in August of next year. (v) cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin The government has instigated a programme of economic reform. (v) start an activity, especially an organized one; introduce a new product or service Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The company plans to launch the service to coincide with the World Cup this summer. (v) cause a reaction, especially a negative one Test results provoked worries that the reactor could overheat.

Question 1022

hinder block ~ obstruct bar impede intervene

Answer 1022

(v) limit the ability of sb to do sth, or to limit the development of sth A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth. (v) be in sb/sth's way After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings. As she left the court, an angry crowd tried to block her way. (v) ban or prevent sb from doing sth The centre of the town was barred to football supporters. (v) make it difficult for sth to happen or more difficult for sb to do sth Work on the building was impeded by severe weather. (v) happen in a way that delays sth or prevents it from happening hey were planning to get married and then the war intervened.

Question 1023

exude

Answer 1023

(v) (love, confidence, pain, etc.) show that you have a lot of that feeling, produce a smell or liquid substance from inside She just exudes confidence. An awful smell exuded from the creature's body.

Question 1024

be devoid of sth

Answer 1024

(phr) lack, be without sth that is necessary or usual Their apartment is devoid of all comforts.

Question 1025

heritage vs inheritance vs legacy

Answer 1025

(n) di sản We must all take care to preserve our national heritage. (n) money or objects that you receive from sb when they die, a physical or mental characteristic inherited from your parents His aunt's large inheritance meant he could buy his own boat. A particular gene is responsible for the inheritance of eye colour. (v) sth that you left behind (for sb) when you're dead, a situation that has developed as a result of past actions and decisions An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy. The war has left a legacy of hatred.

Question 1026

weak

Answer 1026

(adj) not physically strong, điểm yếu, done without enthusiasm or energy, that people are not likely to believe or be persuaded, not good at sth​, not strong in character and not having much power, (liquid) contains a lot of water, not financially strong or successful, cannot support a lot of weight and likely to break His legs felt weak. The team's weak points are in defense. He made a weak attempt to look cheerful. I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. I was always weak in science subjects. He was a weak king surrounded by corrupt advisers. a weak acid A weak dollar isn't bad news for everyone.

Question 1027

feeble

Answer 1027

(adj) weak and without energy, strength, or power; not effective or not showing energy, effort The little lamp gave only a feeble light. She made a feeble attempt to explain what had happened.

Question 1028

exclude

Answer 1028

(v) prevent sb/sth from entering a place or taking part in an activity, intentionally not including sth Women are still excluded from the club. Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. We can't exclude the possibility that he is dead.

Question 1029

expunge

Answer 1029

(v) remove or get rid of sth, such as a name, piece of information or memory, from a piece of writing, or from your mind His name has been expunged from the list of members. She has been unable to expunge the details of the accident from her memory.

Question 1030

extricate

Answer 1030

(v) escape or enable sb to escape from a difficult situation, free sb/sth or yourself from a place where sb/sth have been stuck and unable to move He had managed to extricate himself from most of his official duties. It took hours to extricate the car from the sand.

Question 1031

curb

Answer 1031

(v) control or limit sth that is not wanted The police are trying to curb under-age drinking.

Question 1032

blab

Answer 1032

(v) talk carelessly with others about sth that you should keep a secret Someone blabbed to the press.

Question 1033

marvel

Answer 1033

(v, n) show or experience great surprise or admiration, sb/sth that is very surprising or causes a lot of admiration I often marvel that humans can treat each other so badly. It's a marvel to me how they've managed to build the tunnel so quickly.

Question 1034

be (not) in doubt

Answer 1034

(phr) (future or success) not certain whether it will succeed or continue to exist The future of the stadium is in doubt because of a lack of money.

Question 1035

extent

Answer 1035

(n) how large, important, serious, etc. sth is; the area, length, or size of sth We didn’t know the extent of his injuries. Approaching the airport, you could see the full extent of the island.

Question 1036

leave sb high and dry

Answer 1036

(idiom) (of a boat, etc.) in a position out of the water, ​in a difficult situation without help or money Their yacht was left high and dry on a sandbank. They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us high and dry.

Question 1037

prim and proper

Answer 1037

(idiom) always be careful and proper She's too prim and proper to drink beer.

Question 1038

rough and ready

Answer 1038

(idiom) simple and prepared quickly but good enough for a particular situation, produced quickly and with little preparation, not very polite or gentle a rough-and-ready guide to the education system Here is a rough and ready measurement. rough-and-ready soldiers

Question 1039

on the ground

Answer 1039

(idiom) among the general public There's a lot of support for the policy on the ground.

Question 1040

segregation

Answer 1040

(n) the act or policy of separating people from different groups and treating them in a different way because of race, sex, or religion The community fought to end segregation in schools and housing.

Question 1041

by design

Answer 1041

(phr) intentionally I'm sure he ignored you by accident and not by design.

Question 1042

by happenstance

Answer 1042

(phr) by chance (producing a good result) By a strange happenstance they were both in Paris at the same time.

Question 1043

fall off

Answer 1043

(phr v) (amount, rate, or quality of sth) becomes smaller or lower Production fell off last month.

Question 1044

fall back

Answer 1044

(phr v) move back suddenly from sb or sth, become lower in value or amount (after getting higher), (army) moves away from an enemy army in order to avoid fighting She fell back in horror. Share prices fell back after brisk early trading. The enemy fell back as our troops advanced.

Question 1045

fall over fall over sth/sb

Answer 1045

(phr v) (sb) fall to the ground, (sth) falls onto its side, (a computer or program) to stop working suddenly, (businesses) go bankrupt She tripped and fell over. If you make the cake too high, it'll fall over. If the program falls over on complicated drawings, it is of no use to us professionally. Hotels and catering companies have been falling over at an increasing rate lately. (phr v) cover sth or sb A shadow fell over her work and she looked up to see who was there.

Question 1046

fall out

Answer 1046

(phr v) become loose and drop, (with sb) have an argument or disagreement that ends a relationship, (soldiers) move out of the line Her baby teeth are starting to fall out. He left home after falling out with his parents.

Question 1047

ups and down

Answer 1047

(idiom) the mixture of good and bad things in life or in a particular situation or relationship Every business has its ups and downs.

Question 1048

the ins and outs (of sth)

Answer 1048

(idiom) the detailed or complicated facts of sth I know how to use computers, but I don't really understand the ins and outs of how they work.

Question 1049

safe and sound

Answer 1049

(idiom) not hurt or damaged Three days later, the hikers were found safe and sound.

Question 1050

odds and ends

Answer 1050

(idiom) various things of different types, usually small and not important, or of little value I took most of the big things to the new house, but there are a few odds and ends left to pick up.

Question 1051

pull your socks up

Answer 1051

(idiom) make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough He's going to have to pull his socks up if he wants to stay in the team.

Question 1052

go to/ take the trouble to do sth

Answer 1052

(idiom) make an effort to do sth If the police had gone to the trouble of looking up his record, they would not have released him.

Question 1053

work/perform wonders/miracles

Answer 1053

(idiom) produce very good effects Her exercise programme has worked miracles for her.

Question 1054

keep your hand in

Answer 1054

(idiom) practise a skill often enough so that you do not lose the skill I do a bit of teaching now and then just to keep my hand in.

Question 1055

enter sb's mind/head

Answer 1055

(phr) think or consider sth It never entered my mind to do anything else.

Question 1056

get through get through sth get (sb) through sth

Answer 1056

(phr v) succeed in talking to sb on the phone I tried to call her but couldn't get through. (phr v) succeed in an exam or competition, finish sth, use up sth She got through her exams without too much trouble. (phr v) deal with a difficult or unpleasant experience, or help sb do this I don't know how I got through the first couple of months after Andy's death.

Question 1057

get (sth) across (to sb)

Answer 1057

(phr v) manage to make someone understand or believe sth We tried to get our point across, but he just wouldn't listen.

Question 1058

overlook

Answer 1058

(v, n) fail to see or notice sth; see sth wrong or bad but decide to ignore it; not consider sb for a job or position, even though they might be suitable; provide a view of (from above); a place from where a person can look at sth, especially at an area of natural beauty I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked. I'm prepared to overlook his behavior this time. She's been overlooked for promotion several times. Our hotel room overlooked the harbour. There are lots of scenic overlooks along the road from New York to Montreal.

Question 1059

in the wrong

Answer 1059

(idiom) responsible for sth bad We had a green light, so she was clearly in the wrong when she hit us.

Question 1060

tedious

Answer 1060

(adj) boring The problem is I find most forms of exercise so tedious.

Question 1061

recreational

Answer 1061

(adj) connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working These areas are set aside for public recreational use.

Question 1062

incline

Answer 1062

(v, n) make sb feel or feel sth or want to do sth, (cause to) slope at a particular angle, bend your head slightly forward and down (express welcome, agreement); a slope The prime minister is believed to be inclining towards an April election. The land inclined gently towards the shore. He inclined his head and said nothing. a steep/gentle incline

Question 1063

ample

Answer 1063

(adj) enough or more than enough, (body or body parts) large You'll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk. These clothes belonged to a man of more ample girth.

Question 1064

on/at/in the bottom of

Answer 1064

at the bottom of (phr) the lowest part of sth, the lowest surface on the inside of a container, the part of sth that is furthest (from you, your house, etc.), the lowest position (in a class, on a list, etc.), (a person, team, etc.) in this position Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. There was a stream at the bottom of the garden. a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league on the bottom of (phr) the part of sth that faces downwards and is not usually seen, the ground below the water (a lake, the sea, a pool, etc.) The ingredients are listed on the bottom of the box. He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. in the bottom of (phr) the lowest surface on the inside of a container For 77 years the flag was stored away in the bottom of his suitcase.

Question 1065

observatory

Answer 1065

(n) đài quan sát

Question 1066

explanatory

Answer 1066

(adj) helping to make sth clear or understandable There are explanatory notes with the diagram.

Question 1067

(in)explicable

Answer 1067

(adj) can(not) be explained or understood His behaviour is only explicable in terms of his recent illness.

Question 1068

jump/leap to conclusions or jump/leap to the conclusion that…

Answer 1068

(phr) make a decision about sb/sth too quickly, before you know or have thought about all the facts There I go again—jumping to conclusions.

Question 1069

arrive at/come to/reach the conclusion (that)

Answer 1069

(phr) decide that I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.

Question 1070

white-collar

Answer 1070

(adj) relating to people who work in offices, connected with a job in an office white-collar workers The company plans to cut 1,450 white-collar jobs as part of a restructuring.

Question 1071

tip of the iceberg

Answer 1071

(idiom) only a small part of a much larger problem This figure represents only the tip of the iceberg since as many as 90% of cases go unreported.

Question 1072

breathe/say a word

Answer 1072

(idiom) tell a secret Don’t breathe a word of this to anyone.

Question 1073

tie (sb/sth) down

Answer 1073

(phr v) (sb) limit sb's freedom, make someone give you a clear decision; (sb/sth) hold sb/sth in place with ropes We'd like to travel more, but having children at school really ties us down. I'll try to tie her down on her plans. Tie down anything that might blow away in the storm.

Question 1074

concept

Answer 1074

(n) a principle or idea He introduced the concept of selling books via the Internet.

Question 1075

preconception

Answer 1075

(n) an idea or opinion that is formed before you have enough info or experience Try to go into the meeting without too many preconceptions about what the other group wants.

Question 1076

misconception

Answer 1076

(n) an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.

Question 1077

conception

Answer 1077

(n) an understanding or a belief of what sb/sth is or what sb/sth should be, the process of a male and a female sex cell joining and causing a baby to start to form People from different cultures have different conceptions of the world. A child is born about 40 weeks after conception takes place.

Question 1078

red tape

Answer 1078

(n) official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results We must cut through the red tape.

Question 1079

durable

Answer 1079

(adj) able to last and be used for a long time without becoming damaged, able to continue to exist for a long time, able to do sth for a long time without getting tired or being injured The machines have to be made of durable materials. The resolution calls for a durable peace settlement. He has a reputation as the most durable player in baseball history.

Question 1080

enduring

Answer 1080

(adj) lasting for a long time I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India.

Question 1081

break new ground

Answer 1081

(idiom) make a new discovery sth that has not been done before Her architectural designs have broken new ground.

Question 1082

airtight

Answer 1082

(adj) not allowing air to get in or out Store the cake in an airtight container.

Question 1083

snow-white

Answer 1083

(adj) purely white snow-white sheets

Question 1084

as long as your arm

Answer 1084

(idiom) very long There's a list of repairs as long as your arm.

Question 1085

push/force sb's way through

Answer 1085

(idiom) move ahead by pushing and making people move out of one's way They forced their way into the room.

Question 1086

get by

Answer 1086

(phr v) be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of sth you need, such as money We can get by with four computers at the moment, but we'll need a couple more when the new staff arrive.

Question 1087

see sb across (sth or some place)

Answer 1087

(phr v) accompany sb from one side of something or some place to the other. The police officer stopped traffic so the teacher could see the child across the street safely.

Question 1088

be dying for/to do sth

Answer 1088

(idiom) extremely eager to have or do sth I'm dying to hear your news.

Question 1089

done for

Answer 1089

(idiom) be about to die or suffer very much because of severe difficulty or danger, very tired We all thought we were done for when the boat started to sink. I'm really done for - I'm going to bed.

Question 1090

come about

Answer 1090

(phr v) (start to) happen How did the problem come about in the first place?

Question 1091

go off

Answer 1091

(phr v) happen in a particular way, (bomb) explode, (gun) be fired, (warning devices) suddenly make a loud noise The meeting went off well. The bomb went off at midday. His gun went off accidentally.

Question 1092

come across come across sb/sth

Answer 1092

(phr v) be understood, make a particular impression He spoke for a long time but his meaning didn't really come across. She comes across well in interviews. (phr v) find sth, meet sb by chance He came across some old love letters.

Question 1093

come by sth/somewhere

Answer 1093

(phr v) get something, using effort, by chance or in a way that has not been explained; make a short visit to a place, often when you are going somewhere else Cheap organic food is still difficult to come by. I'd like to know how she came by that black eye. I'll come by your house one day this week and we can have a chat.

Question 1094

come down to sth

Answer 1094

(phr v) depend on sth the most What it comes down to is either I get more money or I leave. What the problem comes down to is whether the consumer will be willing to pay more for a higher quality product.

Question 1095

come forward

Answer 1095

(phr v) offer to give help or info Nobody has yet come forward with any information relating to the girl's death.

Question 1096

come in

Answer 1096

(phr v) (a fashion or product) becomes available or popular We're still waiting for copies of the book to come in.

Question 1097

come out

Answer 1097

(phr v) be published, becomes known publicly after being kept secret When does their new album come out? After her death, it came out that she'd lied about her age.

Question 1098

come over come over sb

Answer 1098

(phr v) make a particular impression, come from one place to another, influenced suddenly and unexpectedly by a strange feeling I watched the interview and felt he came over as quite arrogant. Is your family coming over from Greece for the wedding? I stood up too quickly and came over all dizzy. (phr v) influence sb suddenly to behave in a particular way I'm sorry! That was a stupid thing to say - I don't know what came over me.

Question 1099

come out in

Answer 1099

(phr v) (of a person) to become covered in spots, etc. on the skin Hot weather makes her come out in a rash.

Question 1100

come round to

Answer 1100

(phr v) change your opinion of sth, often influenced by another person's opinion He'll never come around to my way of thinking.

Question 1100

fit for

Answer 1100

(adj) suitable for a particular purpose or activity She's not fit for the level of responsibility she's been given.

Question 1101

worn out

Answer 1101

(adj) no longer usable because of too much use, extremely tired My jeans are almost worn out because I've worn them so much. I've been working all night and I'm worn out.

Question 1102

green

Answer 1102

(adj) not experienced or trained I was very green when I started working there.

Question 1103

cook sb's goose

Answer 1103

(idiom) spoils sb's plans and prevents them from succeeding Just tell her we can't - that'll cook her goose.

Question 1104

gatecrasher

Answer 1104

(n) a person who went to an event without being invited There were at least forty people at the party, some of them gatecrashers.

Question 1105

fair and square

Answer 1105

(idiom) honestly and according to the rules She won the election fair and square.

Question 1106

feel sb's ears burning

Answer 1106

(idiom) feel that you're being bath-mouthed behind your back There’s a long-running old wives’ tale that if your ears are burning, it’s because someone is talking about you.

Question 1107

get/start off on the right/wrong foot (with sb)

Answer 1107

(idiom) start a relationship well/badly I seem to have got off on the wrong foot with the new boss.

Question 1108

in a flash

Answer 1108

(idiom) quickly or suddenly The ceremony was over in a flash.

Question 1109

give and take

Answer 1109

(idiom) (in a relationship) be willing to accept what sb else wants and to give up some of what you want, an exchange of ideas or statements In every friendship, there has to be some give and take. The candidates engaged in a lively give and take, witnessed by a huge television audience.

Question 1110

have a frog in sb's throat

Answer 1110

(idiom) have difficulty in speaking because your throat feels dry and you want to cough I need to rest for a minute before continuing with my speech as I'm having a frog in my throat.

Question 1111

hear (sth) through/on the grapevine

Answer 1111

(idiom) hear news from sb who heard the news from sb else I heard through the grapevine that he was leaving - is it true?

Question 1112

come round

Answer 1112

(phr v) visit sb in their home, (event) happens at its usual time, regain consciousness Come round tonight and we'll watch a video. Christmas comes round so quickly! She hasn't come round from the operation yet.

Question 1113

come to come to sb/sth

Answer 1113

(phr v) regain consciousness Has he come to yet? (phr v) (sb) (thought or idea) suddenly remember or start to think about it, (sth) be a particular total when numbers or amounts are added together I can't remember his name - it'll come to me in a minute. That comes to £25.

Question 1114

come through (sth)

Answer 1114

(phr v) (information or document) be received, (emotion) can be noticed, manage to get to the end of a difficult or dangerous situation, succeed in a difficult situation Have the test results come through yet? His nervousness came through when he spoke. We've had some hard times, but we've come through. He's a great leader who always comes through under pressure.

Question 1115

do down

Answer 1115

(phr v) criticize sb to make them feel ashamed or to make other people lose respect She felt that everyone in the meeting was trying to do her down.

Question 1116

do without

Answer 1116

(phr v) manage without having sth There's no mayonnaise left, so you'll just have to do without.

Question 1117

drive at sth

Answer 1117

(phr v) what sb means I don't see what you're driving at.

Question 1118

do away with sth

Answer 1118

(phr v) get rid of or stop using sth These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been done away with years ago.

Question 1119

deal in sth

Answer 1119

(phr v) buy and sell particular goods as a business They mainly deal in rare books.

Question 1120

come up

Answer 1120

(phr v) be mentioned or talked about in conversation, (sun, moon) rises, (info) appears on a computer screen, (job or opportunity) becomes available, happen unexpectedly, (plants) appear above the soil What points came up at the meeting? We watched the sun come up. After I clicked on the button, an error message came up on the screen. A position has come up in the accounts department. I've got to go - something has just come up at home and I'm needed there. The roses are just beginning to come up.

Question 1121

come up to

Answer 1121

(phr v) move towards sb, (come up (to…) (from…)) ​to come from one place to another (from the south of a country to the north or from a smaller place to a larger one) A young girl came up to me and asked for money. Why don't you come up to Scotland for a few days?

Question 1122

could do with sth

Answer 1122

(phr v) spoken to need or want sth I could have done with some help this morning.

Question 1123

it's all Greek to me

Answer 1123

(idiom) a way of saying that you do not understand something that is said or written She tried to explain how the system works, but it's all Greek to me.

Question 1124

keep a straight face

Answer 1124

(idiom) manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing She tried to keep a straight face but, unable to contain herself, burst into laughter.

Question 1125

behind closed doors

Answer 1125

(idiom) hidden or kept secret from the public, or without an audience or crowd watching Because of the pandemic, football matches were played behind closed doors.

Question 1126

sb's (own) flesh and blood

Answer 1126

(idiom) sb's relation It's hard to believe that he could treat his own flesh and blood so badly.

Question 1127

there are plenty more fish in the sea

Answer 1127

(idiom) used to tell someone whose relationship has ended that there are many other people that they could have a relationship with Don't cry over Pierre - there are plenty more fish in the sea!

Question 1128

put sb's foot in it

Answer 1128

(idiom) say sth by accident that embarrasses or upsets sb I really put my foot in it – I asked her if Jane was her mother, but she said Jane is her sister.

Question 1129

put sb's foot down

Answer 1129

(idiom) be very strict in opposing what sb wishes to do, drive faster When she started borrowing my clothes without asking, I had to put my foot down. The road ahead was clear, so I put my foot down.

Question 1130

do sb out of sth

Answer 1130

(phr v) unfairly prevent sb from having what they ought to have She was done out of her promotion.

Question 1131

blow a fuse/gasket

Answer 1131

(idiom) become very angry When he told her how much it cost, she blew a gasket.

Question 1132

be/have sth at sb's fingertips

Answer 1132

(idiom) (info) can get it and use it very easily He has all the latest statistics at his fingertips.

Question 1133

bring sth to the fore

Answer 1133

(idiom) make sth become noticed by people The prime minister has deliberately brought those ministers with a more caring image to the fore.

Question 1134

come/be to the fore

Answer 1134

(idiom) be/become important and noticed by people; play an important part The problem has come to the fore again in recent months.

Question 1135

without fail

Answer 1135

(idiom) in every case, or for certain She takes a walk every morning without fail.

Question 1136

put on a brave face/ put a brave face on a situation

Answer 1136

(idiom) behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you She seems all right but I think she's just putting on a brave face.

Question 1137

few and far between

Answer 1137

(idiom) not very many or not appearing very frequently Sunny, warm weekends have been few and far between this summer.

Question 1138

in the flesh

Answer 1138

(idiom) in person I've seen her perform on television, but never in the flesh.

Question 1139

in full flow

Answer 1139

(idiom) (activity) happening fast and with energy Preparations for the event are now in full flow.

Question 1140

bear fruit

Answer 1140

(idiom) (sth) produce good results Eventually her efforts bore fruit and she got the job she wanted.

Question 1141

on the face of it

Answer 1141

(idiom) used when you are describing how a situation seems on the surface On the face of it, it seems like a bargain, but I bet there are hidden costs.

Question 1142

point the finger (of suspicion) at sb

Answer 1142

(idiom) blame sb for sth Unhappy tourists have pointed the finger at unhelpful travel agents.

Question 1143

see/think fit (to do sth)

Answer 1143

(idiom) think it is good or necessary to do sth She saw fit to pull her son out of the school.

Question 1144

flat broke

Answer 1144

(idiom) (sb/sth) has no money at all I can't help you—I'm flat broke.

Question 1145

not have the foggiest (idea)

Answer 1145

(idiom) not know or understand sth at all I didn't have the foggiest idea what he was talking about.

Question 1146

get cold feet

Answer 1146

(idiom) suddenly become nervous about doing sth that you had planned to do He was going to ask her but he got cold feet and said nothing.

Question 1147

(from/by) force of habit

Answer 1147

(idiom) do sth without thinking because you have done it so many times before It's force of habit that gets me out of bed at 6.15 each morning.

Question 1148

fraternize with sb

Answer 1148

(v) meet sb socially, especially sb who belongs to an opposing army or team, or has a different social position The soldiers were accused of fraternizing with the enemy.

Question 1149

flee from sb/sth

Answer 1149

(v) escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear She fled from the room in tears.

Question 1150

grievance with/against

Answer 1150

(n) a complaint or a strong feeling that you have been treated unfairly He has a deep sense of grievance against his former employer. When an employee is dissatisfied with their work environment, they have the right to file a grievance with their supervisor or manager.

Question 1151

guaranteed with/against

Answer 1151

(n) be given a written promise to replace or repair a product free for a period of time if it goes wrong, confirm that sth will not happen The fridge is guaranteed against failure for a year. It can't really be guaranteed against that happening.

Question 1152

fidget about/around fidget with sth

Answer 1152

(v) keep moving your body, your hands or your feet because you are nervous, bored, excited, etc. Mary, stop fidgeting about like that and sit still! He cleared his throat and nervously fidgeted with a pencil.

Question 1153

glee at sth

Answer 1153

(n) happiness, excitement, or pleasure She couldn't disguise her glee at their embarrassment.

Question 1154

grieve at sth grieve for/over sb

Answer 1154

(v) feel very sad, especially because somebody has died (at) For more than ten years, she had been grieving at the death of her husband. (for/over) He died, and every day since then I have grieved for him.

Question 1155

fixation with/on sb/sth

Answer 1155

(n) a very strong interest in sb/sth that is unusual or unreasonable He's got this fixation with cleanliness.

Question 1156

fret about/over sth

Answer 1156

(v) be nervous or worried She spent the day fretting about/over what she'd said to Nicky.

Question 1157

fidelity (of sth) (to sth)

Answer 1157

(n) the quality of being accurate, the quality of being loyal to sb/sth fidelity to your principles The story is told with great fidelity to the original.

Question 1158

gloat about/over/at

Answer 1158

(v) express great happiness because of your own success or good luck, or sb else's failure or bad luck She's continually gloating over/about her new job. He didn't want to hear her gloating at his misfortune. *at is only used for sb else's failure or bad luck

Question 1159

at odds with sb on/over sth at odds with sth

Answer 1159

(idiom) disagree with sb about sth He's always at odds with his father over politics. (idiom) be different from sth, when the two things should be the same These findings are at odds with what is going on in the rest of the country.

Question 1160

in disguise

Answer 1160

(idiom) appear to be something that they are not, especially intentionally She usually goes out in disguise to avoid being bothered by the public.

Question 1161

in focus/out of focus

Answer 1161

(idiom) If a photograph or an instrument such as a camera is in focus, you can see the picture clearly. If it is out of focus, you cannot see the picture clearly. Try to get the photograph in focus this time.

Question 1162

at a loss (for words)

Answer 1162

(idiom) don't know what to do or say I'm at a loss to know how I can help you. It was unlike him to be at a loss for words.

Question 1163

by all means

Answer 1163

(idiom) yes, certainly "Could I have a glass of water, please?" "By all means – I'll get it for you."

Question 1164

mistake sb/sth for sb/sth

Answer 1164

(phr v) confuse sb/sth with a different person or thing I often mistake her for her mother on the phone

Question 1165

tell sb/sth apart

Answer 1165

(phr v) be able to see the difference between two or more very similar things or people As babies, the twins looked so much alike that I just couldn't tell them apart.

Question 1166

tell sb/sth from sb/sth

Answer 1166

(phr v) distinguish between sb/sth and sb/sth How can you tell a fake Vuitton handbag from the real thing?

Question 1167

blame vs fault

Answer 1167

(n) responsibility for a mistake or for sth bad Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? (n) a mistake, especially sth for which you are to blame She believes it was the doctor's fault that Peter died.

Question 1168

assist vs support

Answer 1168

(v) (in/with) help sb to do sth Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. (v) help or encourage sb/sth by saying or showing that you agree with them/it Efforts to reduce waste are strongly supported by environmental groups.

Question 1169

ask after (UK)/ ask about (US)

Answer 1169

(phr v) ask for information about someone, especially about his or her health Tell your father I was asking after/about him.

Question 1170

fall for sb/sth

Answer 1170

(phr v) (sb) fell in love, (sth) be tricked into believing something that is not true They fell for each other instantly. I'm surprised you fell for that trick.

Question 1171

make up make up sth

Answer 1171

(phr v) end an argument with sb and become friends again Has he made it up with her yet? (phr v) form a particular thing, amount, or number as a whole Car accident victims make up almost a quarter of the hospital's patients.

Question 1172

pick on sb/sth

Answer 1172

(phr v) (sb) treat sb unfairly, by blaming, criticizing or punishing them, (sb/sth) choose sb/sth She was picked on by the other girls because of her size. He picked on two of her statements which he said were untrue.

Question 1173

take sb/sth back

Answer 1173

(phr v) (sth) return sth you have bought to a shop, admit that sth you said was wrong; (sb) allow a partner who previously left your home because of a disagreement or another relationship to come back to live with you, makes you remember a period or an event Is it too small? Take it back and get a refund. All right, I take it all back. It wasn't your fault. His wife said she would never take him back. The smell of the sea took him back to his childhood.

Question 1174

wear a disguise/ disguise yourself/ disguised as sth/sb

Answer 1174

(phr) dress or alter your appearance in some ways that other people do not recognize you Wear a disguise, don't rob an empty bank, and never hide in a police station when you're trying to escape. He disguised himself by wearing a false beard. She was cleverly disguised as a policewoman.

Question 1175

disguise

Answer 1175

(v, n) give a new appearance to a person or thing to hide its true form; hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.; sth that sb wears to hide their true appearance or the act of doing so; a way of hiding the true nature of sth She wore glasses and a wig as a disguise. I couldn't disguise my disappointment. He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him. He is a master of disguise. State regulation often served as a thin disguise for corruption.

Question 1176

argumentative

Answer 1176

(adj) often arguing and wanting to argue Don't be so argumentative.

Question 1177

nervousness

Answer 1177

(n) a feeling of worry and anxiety There is growing nervousness about the possibility of a war.

Question 1178

take sb aback

Answer 1178

(phr v) (usually passive) shock or surprise somebody very much Brendan was taken aback by her sudden question.

Question 1179

meet with sb's approval

Answer 1179

(phr) be approved of by sb Do the plans meet with your approval?

Question 1180

do sb a favour

Answer 1180

(idiom) do sth for sb Could you do me a favour and lend me £5?

Question 1181

owe sb a favour

Answer 1181

(idiom) feel that you should do sth for sb because they have done sth for you I owe you a favour for all the help you’ve given me.

Question 1182

take pity on sb

Answer 1182

(idiom) feel sorry for sb, and to do sth that shows this We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift.

Question 1183

convince sb of sth

Answer 1183

(v) make sb believe that sth is true You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job.

Question 1184

correspondence

Answer 1184

(n) letters (official or business); the action of writing, receiving, and reading letters; a connection between two things Any further correspondence should be sent to my new address. Her correspondence with Jim lasted many years. The survey found no correspondence between crime and unemployment rates.

Question 1185

nerve

Answer 1185

(n) dây thần kinh, the courage to do sth difficult or dangerous, the rudeness to do sth that you know will upset other people, (plural) feelings of worry or stress Pain occurs when the nerve fibres are damaged. I wanted to ask her out, but I lost my nerve and couldn't go through with it. She's late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about punctuality. Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance.

Question 1186

get about

Answer 1186

(phr v) go to a lot of different places, able to go to different places without difficulty (when you are old or ill), (news or info) told to a lot of people Stuart really gets about—last week he was in Dubai and this week he's in Paris. She gets about with the help of a stick. News soon got about that he had resigned.

Question 1186

cheat sb out of sth

Answer 1186

(phr v) unfairly prevent sb from getting or achieving sth that they should have She claimed that her cousin had cheated her out of her inheritance.

Question 1187

check up on sb/sth

Answer 1187

(phr v) (sb) make sure that sb is doing what they should be doing, (sth) find out if sth is true or correct My parents are always checking up on me. I need to check up on a few things before I can decide.

Question 1188

cut sb/sth out cut out

Answer 1188

(phr v) (sth) make sth by cutting, leave sth out, tell somebody to stop doing or saying sth annoying, block light; (sb) not allow somebody to be involved in sth She cut the dress out of some old material. You can cut out this whole paragraph without losing any of the impact. I'm sick of you two arguing—just cut it out! Tall trees cut out the sunlight. Don't cut your parents out of your lives. (phr v) (motor or engine) suddenly stop working One of the plane's engines cut out, so they had to land with only one.

Question 1189

cut sth out of sth

Answer 1189

(phr v) remove sth from sth larger by cutting; stop doing, using or eating sth I cut this article out of the newspaper. I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet.

Question 1190

draw in draw sb into (doing) sth/ draw sb in

Answer 1190

(phr v) become dark earlier in the evening as winter gets nearer The days are drawing in. (phr v) involve sb or make sb take part in sth, although they may not want to take part at first The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.

Question 1191

wares

Answer 1191

(n) things that sb is selling, especially in the street or at a market; a company's products Some displayed their wares on stalls, while others had just spread them out on the pavement. The company must do more to promote their wares overseas.

Question 1192

rear vs breed vs nurture

Answer 1192

(v) care for young children or animals until they are fully grown She reared a family of five on her own. (v) keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way His main income comes from breeding cattle. (v) care for and protect sb/sth while they are growing and developing She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.

Question 1193

draw on/upon sth

Answer 1193

(phr v) use a supply of sth that is available to you I'll have to draw on my savings. The novelist draws heavily on her personal experiences.

Question 1194

draw out draw sb/sth out or draw out sb/sth

Answer 1194

(phr v) become lighter in the evening as summer gets nearer The evenings are drawing out. (phr v) make sth last longer than usual or necessary, encourage or persuade sb to express his or her thoughts and feelings The trial was drawn out because of the need to translate everything.

Question 1195

drop in

Answer 1195

(phr v) pay an informal visit to a person or a place Drop in whenever you’re in the neighborhood.

Question 1196

drop out of

Answer 1196

(phr v) no longer take part in or be part of sth; leave school, college, etc. without finishing your studies He has dropped out of active politics. She started a degree but dropped out after only a year.

Question 1197

eat into sth

Answer 1197

(phr v) use or take away a large part of sth valuable, such as money or time The high cost of living in London is eating into my savings.

Question 1198

fall in

Answer 1198

(phr v) (roof or ceiling) drops to the ground because it is damaged, (soldiers) form a line or move in a line Ten miners were trapped underground when the roof of the tunnel fell in. He started to march away, and the others fell in behind him.

Question 1199

fall in with sb/sth

Answer 1199

(phr v) (sb) become friendly with sb, (sth) accept and support a plan or suggestion She fell in with a strange crowd of people at university. It seemed like a good idea so we just fell in with it.

Question 1200

pinch vs pilfer vs rip off vs swipe vs abduct

Answer 1200

(v) steal sth (small and not valuable) Kids have been pinching our apples again. (v) steal things of little value or in small quantities (from the place where you work) She regularly pilfered stamps from work. (phr v) cheat sb by making them pay too much money for sth Bob's tickets cost much less than ours - I think we've been ripped off. (v) steal sth quickly while sb is not looking They’re always swiping other kids’ sweets. (v) take sb away illegally, especially using force He had attempted to abduct the two children.

Question 1201

fall on/upon sb/sth

Answer 1201

(phr v) attack or take hold of sb/sth with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, (sb) be the responsibility of sb They fell on him with sticks. The children fell on the food and ate it greedily. The full cost of the wedding fell on us.

Question 1202

fall through

Answer 1202

(phr v) fail to happen We found a buyer for our house, but then the sale fell through.

Question 1203

feel for

Answer 1203

(phr v) experience sympathy for sb I know what it's like to be lonely, so I do feel for her.

Question 1204

fit sb/sth in fit in with sb/sth

Answer 1204

(phr v) find time to see sb or to do sth I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. (phr v) live, work, etc. in an easy and natural way with sb/sth; (without with) find or have enough space for sb/sth in a place It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in. It's a very nice sofa but it doesn't fit in with the rest of the room.

Question 1205

fit sb/sth up

Answer 1205

(phr v) (sb) make sb appear guilty, (sth) put furniture in a room or building Of course she didn't do it - someone fitted her up. We've fitted up the spare room as a nursery.

Question 1206

fit sb/sth out

Answer 1206

(phr v) supply sb or sth with all of the things that will be needed They fitted the factory out for the production of light bulbs.

Question 1207

fly at sb/sth

Answer 1207

(phr v) attack another person or animal suddenly He flew at his brother like a crazy person.

Question 1207

fly at sb/sth

Answer 1207

(phr v) attack another person or animal suddenly He flew at his brother like a crazy person.

Question 1208

join up

Answer 1208

(phr v) become a member of the military or another group Levi was not the first member of his family to join up – his sister was already in the Navy. Save the Seagulls is looking for volunteers to join up.

Question 1209

head off head sb/sth off

Answer 1209

(phr v) start a journey What time are you heading off? (phr v) force sb/sth to change direction, (sth) prevent a difficult or unpleasant situation from happening I tried to head the dog off by running towards it.

Question 1210

dark horse

Answer 1210

(n) a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret but has a hidden ability or skill, (horse or politician) wins a race or competition although no one expected them to Anna's such a dark horse - I had no idea she'd published a novel. It may be that, not for the first time, this dark horse entered at the last moment will win the race.

Question 1211

be for the high jump

Answer 1211

(idiom) be going to be punished If I catch you cheating, you’ll be for the high jump.

Question 1212

in/of two minds about sth

Answer 1212

(idiom) unable to make a decision I was of two minds about whether to invite him to the wedding.

Question 1213

be sound asleep

Answer 1213

(adj) sleep deeply The baby is sound asleep.

Question 1214

be the spitting image of sb be the spit (and image) of sb

Answer 1214

(idiom) look extremely similar to sb Josie is the spitting image of her granny at the same age.

Question 1215

before sb can say Jack Robinson

Answer 1215

(idiom) very quickly Before you could say Jack Robinson, she'd jumped into the car and driven away.

Question 1216

break the ice

Answer 1216

(idiom) make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other Someone suggested that we play a party game to break the ice.

Question 1217

eat sb's heart out

Answer 1217

(idiom) If you say "eat your heart out" followed by the name of a famous person, you are joking that you are even better than that person I'm singing in the village production of Tosca next month - eat your heart out Pavarotti!

Question 1218

flog a dead horse

Answer 1218

(idiom) waste effort on sth when there is no chance of succeeding He keeps trying to get it published but I think he's flogging a dead horse.

Question 1219

fly off the handle

Answer 1219

(idiom) react in a very angry way to sth that sb says or does He's extremely irritable - he flies off the handle at the slightest thing.

Question 1220

deduce

Answer 1220

(v) reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts We cannot deduce very much from these figures.

Question 1221

get the hang of sth

Answer 1221

(idiom) learn to do sth that is not simple or obvious I’ll teach you how to use the design program – you’ll get the hang of it after a while.

Question 1221

go to sb's head

Answer 1221

(idiom) (of success, praise, etc.) make you feel too proud of yourself in a way that other people find annoying, (of alcohol) to make you feel drunk Don't let fame/success go to your head. Champagne always goes straight to my head.

Question 1222

grey matter

Answer 1222

(n) chất xám, intelligence It's not the sort of film that stimulates the grey matter much.

Question 1223

hand in glove (with sb)

Answer 1223

(idiom) working together, often to do sth dishonest It was rumoured at the time that some of the gangs were working hand in glove with the police.

Question 1224

have a (hard/difficult) job doing/to do sth

Answer 1224

(idiom) have difficulty doing sth You'll have a job convincing them that you're right.

Question 1225

have a few/several/many etc. irons in the fire

Answer 1225

(idiom) be involved with many activities or jobs at the same time or to make certain that there are always several possibilities available If that job application doesn't work out I've got a couple more irons in the fire.

Question 1226

sb's heart is in his/her mouth have sb's heart in his/her mouth

Answer 1226

(idiom) feeling extremely nervous My heart was in my mouth when I opened the letter.

Question 1227

have time on sb's hands

Answer 1227

(idiom) have nothing to do Gina has some time on her hands, so she is taking a college course.

Question 1228

hold sb's horses

Answer 1228

(idiom) used to tell sb to stop and consider carefully their decision or opinion about sth Just hold your horses, Bill! Let's think about this for a moment.

Question 1229

ill at ease

Answer 1229

(idiom) feeling anxious and not relaxed He looked ill at ease in the room full of reporters.

Question 1230

keep sth under's hat

Answer 1230

(idiom) keep sth secret and not tell anyone else I'll tell you my deepest secret but you must promise to keep it under your hat.

Question 1231

know sb/sth like the back of your hand

Answer 1231

(idiom) be very familiar with sb/sth This is where I grew up. I know this area like the back of my hand.

Question 1232

lose heart

Answer 1232

(idiom) stop believing that you can succeed Don't lose heart, there'll be plenty more chances for promotion.

Question 1233

off the cuff

Answer 1233

(idiom) say sth without having prepared or thought about your words first I hadn't prepared a speech so I just said a few words off the cuff.

Question 1234

stew in sb's juice

Answer 1234

(idiom) think about or suffer the results of your own actions, without anyone giving you any help He's run into debt again, but this time we're leaving him to stew in his own juice.

Question 1234

stew in sb's juice

Answer 1234

(idiom) think about or suffer the results of your own actions, without anyone giving you any help He's run into debt again, but this time we're leaving him to stew in his own juice.

Question 1235

(as) tough as old boots

Answer 1235

(idiom) very strong, and not easily made weaker He might be in his eighties but he's tough as old boots, that man.

Question 1236

(as) silent as the grave

Answer 1236

(idiom) totally silent I knew something was wrong when I walked into the meeting room and all the members of the board were silent as the grave.

Question 1237

keep up with the Joneses

Answer 1237

(idiom) try to have all the possessions and social achievements that your friends and neighbours have I'm surprised that Miriam worries about keeping up with the Joneses

Question 1238

(straight) from the horse's mouth

Answer 1238

(idiom) hear sth from the person who has direct personal knowledge of it I know it's true, because I got it straight from the horse's mouth – Katie told me herself.

Question 1239

take to sb's heels

Answer 1239

(idiom) quickly run away When they saw the soldiers coming, they took to their heels.

Question 1240

have sb's hands full

Answer 1240

(idiom) be so busy that you do not have time to do anything else I'd love to help but I've got my hands full organizing the school play.

Question 1241

strike gold

Answer 1241

(v) win a gold medal in a sports competition, find or do sth that brings you a lot of success or money She is the favourite to strike gold in the 400 metres hurdles. A few lucky people have struck gold by investing in this company.

Question 1242

take sth to heart

Answer 1242

(idiom) think about sth (criticism or advice) seriously, often because it upsets you Don't take it to heart - he was only joking about your hair.zzz

Question 1243

gain ground

Answer 1243

(idiom) (an idea or belief) becomes more popular or accepted Stronger privacy protections are gaining ground with voters in the latest polls.

Question 1244

beat sb at their own game

Answer 1244

(idiom) use the methods by which sb has tried to defeat you to your own advantage By buying two competitors who tried to beat him at his own game, he created the three networks he now owns.

Question 1245

give the game away

Answer 1245

(idiom) spoil a surprise or a joke by telling sb sth that should have been kept secret It's a secret, so don't give the game away, will you?

Question 1246

throw down the gauntlet

Answer 1246

(idiom) invite sb to fight or compete with you A price war looks likely now that a leading supermarket has thrown down the gauntlet to its competitors.

Question 1247

encouraging/encouraged

Answer 1247

(adj) making you feel more confident and motivated, having more confidence and motivation There was a lot of positive feedback, which was very encouraging. She felt encouraged by their promise of support.

Question 1248

dependency

Answer 1248

(n) a situation in which you need sb/sth and are unable to continue normally without them, the state of being addicted to sth, a country that is supported and governed by another country Their aim is to reduce people's dependency on the welfare state. Many of the people who come to the clinic have drug or alcohol dependencies. Saint Helena is a British dependency whose inhabitants have full UK citizenship.

Question 1249

summon/pluck up (sb's/the) courage to do sth

Answer 1249

(idiom) force yourself to be brave enough to do sth, although you are frightened or worried about it He finally plucked up courage to ask her to marry him.

Question 1250

in a mood

Answer 1250

(idiom) not be friendly to other people because you are feeling angry Ignore him - he's in a mood.

Question 1251

in no mood for sth/to do sth

Answer 1251

(idiom) not want to do sth, often because you are angry I was in no mood for chatting.

Question 1252

be on good/bad/excellent terms (with sb)

Answer 1252

(idiom) have a good, etc. relationship with sb He's on excellent terms with all of the sales staff.

Question 1253

be to blame for sth

Answer 1253

(phr ) used to say that sb caused sth bad to happen No one can decide who is to blame.

Question 1254

gratify

Answer 1254

(v) please sb, or satisfy a wish or need He was gratified to see how well his students had done.

Question 1255

congregation

Answer 1255

(n) a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer (giáo đoàn) The priest asked the congregation to kneel.

Question 1256

gild the lily

Answer 1256

(idiom) improve or decorate sth that is already perfect and therefore spoil it Should I add a scarf to this jacket or would it be gilding the lily?

Question 1257

fit like a glove

Answer 1257

(idiom) be the perfect size and shape for sb I love these pants because they fit like a glove and they're so comfortable.

Question 1258

move the goalposts

Answer 1258

(idiom) change the rules while sb is trying to do sth so as to make it more difficult for them We'd almost signed the contract when the other guys moved the goalposts and said they wanted more money.

Question 1259

(have) a lot, nothing, etc. going for you

Answer 1259

(idiom) (have) many/not many advantages You're young, intelligent, and attractive—you have a lot going for you!

Question 1260

up for grabs

Answer 1260

(idiom) available for anyone who is interested There are £25 000 worth of prizes up for grabs in our competition!

Question 1261

dig sb's own grave/ dig a grave for oneself

Answer 1261

(idiom) do sth that will have very harmful results for you She dug her own grave when she made fun of the boss.

Question 1262

grind to a halt/standstill come to a grinding halt

Answer 1262

(idiom) go slower gradually and then stop completely Her career ground to a halt when the twins were born.

Question 1263

stick to sb's guns

Answer 1263

(idiom) continue to have your beliefs or continue with a plan of action, even if other people disagree with you Despite harsh criticism, she's sticking to her guns on this issue.

Question 1264

come/get to grips with sth

Answer 1264

(idiom) make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time.

Question 1265

get (sth) off the ground

Answer 1265

(idiom) (plan or activity) starts or succeeds A lot more money will be required to get this project off the ground.

Question 1266

come to grief

Answer 1266

(idiom) end in total failure All his schemes for making money seem to come to grief.

Question 1267

implication

Answer 1267

(n) a suggestion of sth that is made without saying it directly, a possible effect or result of an action or a decision, an occasion when you suggest or show that sb is involved in a crime From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up. The company is cutting back its spending and I wonder what the implications will be for our department. The case depended upon his implication of his co-workers in the fraud.

Question 1268

curative

Answer 1268

(adj) able to cure or cause to get better Do you believe in the curative powers of the local mineral water?

Question 1269

give sb's word

Answer 1269

(idiom) promise He gave his word that he would marry her and she had no cause to doubt him.

Question 1270

haggle with sb about sth

Answer 1270

(v) argue with sb about the price of sth in order to get it reduced It's traditional that you haggle over/about the price of things in the market.

Question 1271

deaf (in) deaf to

Answer 1271

(adj) unable to hear, partly or completely He is deaf in one ear since birth. (adj) unwilling to listen The local council has remained deaf to all the objections to its proposals.

Question 1272

huddle up to sb/sth

Answer 1272

(v) (people or animals) gather closely together, usually because of cold or fear People huddled up close to each other.

Question 1273

impatient with sb/sth impatient at sth impatient for sth ​impatient of sb/sth

Answer 1273

(adj) (with, at) annoyed by sb/sth, especially because you have to wait for a long time Try not to be too impatient with her. Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. (adj) wanting sth to happen soon impatient for change (adj) unable or unwilling to accept sth unpleasant impatient of criticism

Question 1274

indebted to sb for sth

Answer 1274

(adj) grateful because of help given We're deeply indebted to you for your help.

Question 1275

inferior to sb/sth

Answer 1275

(adj) not good or not as good as sb/sth else Modern music is often considered inferior to that of the past.

Question 1276

on (the) condition that

Answer 1276

(phr) only if I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!

Question 1277

in name only

Answer 1277

(adj) officially recognized but not existing in reality A large percentage of the population is Catholic, though many are so in name only.

Question 1278

verdict

Answer 1278

(n) an official decision made in court, any judgment or opinion given after considering the facts of a situation The jury returned a verdict (= gave a verdict) of guilty. The panel will give their verdict on the latest album releases.

Question 1279

prosecute

Answer 1279

(v) officially charge sb with a crime in court, (a lawyer) be the lawyer for a person or an organization that is charging sb with a crime in a court case, continue taking part in or doing sth Any manufacturer who does not conform to the standards could be prosecuted under the Consumers Protection Act, 1987. James Spencer, prosecuting, claimed that the witness was lying. He seemed convinced that the US would prosecute the war to its end.

Question 1280

persecute

Answer 1280

(v) to treat sb unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs; to annoy sb by refusing to leave them alone His latest film is about the experience of being persecuted for being gay. Ever since the news broke about her divorce, she has been persecuted by the tabloid press.

Question 1281

vandal

Answer 1281

(n) a person who intentionally damages other people's property Vandals broke into the factory and set fire to a cabin.

Question 1282

hooligan

Answer 1282

(n) a violent person who fights or causes damage in public places Hooligans had sprayed paint all over the car.

Question 1283

hold up hold sb/sth up hold up sb/sth

Answer 1283

(phr v) remain strong and work effectively She's holding up well under pressure. (phr v) delay or block sb/sth, steal from sb/sth using (the threat of) violence Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident. They held the same bank up twice in one week. (phr v) steal from sb/sth using violence or the threat of violence, use or present sb/sth as an example, (center-forward) keep control of a long pass from a defender on the same team until other members of the team can reach the opponent's half of the playing field Masked men held up a security van in South London yesterday. She's always holding up her children as models of good behaviour. Kramaric used his strength to hold up the ball, giving Pasalic time to sprint downfield in support.

Question 1283

let sb/sth off

Answer 1283

(phr v) (sb) not punish sb for sth they have done wrong, or to give them only a light punishment; fire a gun or make a bomb, fireworks, etc. explode Instead of a prison sentence, they were let off with a fine. Don't let off fireworks near the house.

Question 1283

make off

Answer 1283

(phr v) leave quickly, usually in order to escape The burglars made off before the police arrived.

Question 1284

take sb/sth down

Answer 1284

(phr v) (sth) remove a structure by separating it into pieces, pull down a piece of clothing worn on the lower part of the body without completely removing it, write sth down, remove sth from the internet or a website; (sb) defeat or kill sb, or stop sb from causing harm take down a tent take down your trousers Reporters took down every word of his speech. The webmaster will decide whether to take down the web page or make the required changes. The Indiana Pacers took down Cleveland, 80–74.

Question 1285

be taken in/ take in (deceive)

Answer 1285

(phr v) make sb believe in sth that is not true She took me in completely with her story. Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless.

Question 1286

at fault

Answer 1286

(idiom) have done sth wrong I don't think the school is at fault for anything. They did everything they could to keep the children safe.

Question 1287

at an advantage

Answer 1287

(idiom) in a more powerful or successful position than other people or things Your experience as a legal secretary undoubtedly puts you at an advantage in terms of legal knowledge.

Question 1288

find fault with sb/sth

Answer 1288

(phr) criticize sb/sth without reasons She's a nightmare to have as a guest - she finds fault with everything.

Question 1289

take/get/accept/shoulder the blame (for sth)

Answer 1289

(idiom) accept that you are responsible for sth bad Teachers cannot be expected to shoulder all the blame for poor exam results.

Question 1290

reason with sb

Answer 1290

(phr v) talk to sb in order to persuade them to be more sensible I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.

Question 1291

put/pin/lay/place the blame on sb/sth

Answer 1291

(phr) say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad Health officials put the blame for the disease on poor housing conditions.

Question 1292

have/find/think of/ work out/come up with/figure out a solution (to sth)

Answer 1292

(phr) find a way of doing sth Give me a minute! I haven't come up with a solution yet.

Question 1293

do sb wrong

Answer 1293

(phr v) treat sb badly and unfairly Most of Peggy's songs are about men who've done her wrong.

Question 1294

rub sb (up) the wrong way

Answer 1294

(idiom) annoy sb without intending to As soon as they met they started to rub each other up the wrong way.

Question 1295

glimpse

Answer 1295

(v, n) (sb/sth) see sb/sth for a very short time or only partly, (sth) start to understand sth; (at/of) an occasion when you see sb/sth for a very short time, (at/of/into) a short experience of sth that helps you to understand it Anne is glimpsed briefly at the beginning of the film. Suddenly she glimpsed the truth about her sister. Fans crowded the street outside waiting for a glimpse of their hero. The programme gives us a rare glimpse of a great artist at work.

Question 1296

accusation

Answer 1296

(n) a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing sth wrong; the fact of accusing sb At the time, no one believed her accusations against him.

Question 1297

forgery

Answer 1297

(n) an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc.; the crime of making such illegal copies He increased his income by forgery.

Question 1298

forger

Answer 1298

(n) a person who makes forged copies He was the forger of a painting sold as a Rembrandt.

Question 1299

addictive

Answer 1299

(adj) easily make you become addicted Tobacco is highly addictive. The problem with video games is that they're addictive.

Question 1300

convict

Answer 1300

(v) decide officially in a law court that sb is guilty of a crime, sb who is in prison He has twice been convicted of robbery. an escaped convict

Question 1301

convicted

Answer 1301

(adj) having officially been found guilty of a crime in a law court Being a convicted criminal, I couldn't really get a job.

Question 1302

investigative

Answer 1302

(adj) ​involving examining an event or a situation to find out the truth The newspaper's investigative team would work for months on a single article.

Question 1303

offender

Answer 1303

(n) a person who is guilty of a crime Because he is a first-time offender, he is unlikely to receive jail time.

Question 1304

agree to sth

Answer 1304

(phr v) accept sth We had to push them to agree to our terms, but they finally did accept the deal.

Question 1305

conviction

Answer 1305

(n) the act of finding guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty, a strong opinion or belief, the feeling of certainty about sth He plans to appeal against his conviction. She has six previous convictions for theft. We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end. The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn't carry much conviction.

Question 1306

conviction

Answer 1306

(n) the act of finding guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty, a strong opinion or belief, the feeling of certainty about sth He plans to appeal against his conviction. She has six previous convictions for theft. We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end. The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn't carry much conviction.

Question 1307

have a good/bad/high/low opinion of sb/sth

Answer 1307

(idiom) think sb/sth is good or bad The boss has a very high opinion of her.

Question 1308

plead guilty/not guilty to sth

Answer 1308

(phr) say in a court of law if you are guilty or not guilty of sth that you have been accused of He pleaded guilty to murder.

Question 1309

hold sb in high esteem

Answer 1309

(phr) admire sb/sth Her colleagues in Washington hold her in very high esteem.

Question 1310

self-sufficient

Answer 1310

(adj) able to provide everything you need, take care of, and deal with problems yourself The programme aims to make the country self-sufficient in food production and to cut energy imports. He had never had to make a decision in his life but now he had to be entirely self-sufficient.

Question 1311

philanthropic

Answer 1311

(adj) giving money to help poor or sick people, or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society He is known for his philanthropic work for children in Africa.

Question 1312

virtuous

Answer 1312

(adj) having good moral qualities and behaviour He described them as virtuous and hard-working people.

Question 1313

overextend

Answer 1313

(v) spend or borrow more money than you can pay back; try to do or work more than you can It is a sad fact that many people overextended their mortgage commitments and now face difficulties. He rejects opportunities that he thinks would overextend the firm's resources.

Question 1314

pay it forward

Answer 1314

(idiom) do sth kind or useful for sb because sb else has done sth kind or useful for you If you found this article of value to you, then please pay it forward by writing about your solution to a problem in the future.

Question 1315

operation vs surgery

Answer 1315

(n) the process of cutting into sb’s body to repair or remove a part that is damaged He underwent a three-hour heart operation. (n) medical treatment in which a surgeon cuts open your body to repair or remove something inside He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Question 1316

sore

Answer 1316

(adj, n) painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use; angry because you feel you have been unfairly treated; used to emphasize how serious or difficult sth is; a painful area on the surface of a body, especially an infected area My stomach is still sore after the operation. He accused me of being a sore loser. Inner city schools are in sore need of extra funds. The poor dog's back was covered with sores.

Question 1317

get ahead

Answer 1317

(phr v) succeed It's tough for a woman to get ahead in politics.

Question 1318

get at sb/sth

Answer 1318

(phr v) (sb) criticize sb repeatedly, influence a person illegally (offering money or threatening), (sth) reach or obtain sth with difficulty, suggest or express sth in a way that is not direct or clear He keeps getting at me and I really don't know what I've done wrong. The accused claimed that the witness had been got at. I've put the cake on a high shelf where he can't get at it. You mean I shouldn’t come tonight – is that what you’re getting at?

Question 1319

get sb/sth down

Answer 1319

(phr v) (sb) make sb feel unhappy or depressed, (sth) write down, (get sth down (sb)) swallow sth with difficulty The chaos in his house was starting to get him down. I didn't get down the last thing she said, about the meeting. Her throat was so swollen that she couldn't get the tablets down.

Question 1320

hype (also hype up)

Answer 1320

(v) repeatedly advertise and discuss sth in newspapers, on television, etc. in order to attract everyone's interest It's being hyped as the musical event of the year.

Question 1321

healthy vs fit

Answer 1321

(adj) having good health and not likely to become ill Stay healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. (adj) strong and healthy (usually because of exercising regularly) You must be very fit if you do so much running.

Question 1322

bandage vs plaster

Answer 1322

(n) băng gạc She had a bandage on her arm. (n) băng keo cá nhân Put a plaster on it so that it doesn't get infected.

Question 1323

ward

Answer 1323

(n) a separate room or area in a hospital for people with the same type of medical condition, one of the small areas that a city has been divided into for the purpose of local elections, ​(law) a person (child) under the legal protection of a court or another person (called a guardian) He worked as a nurse on the children's ward. The restaurant is on Lenana street, Ward . The child was made a ward of court.

Question 1323

fix

Answer 1323

(n) an amount of something that a person needs and wants frequently especially an addictive or illegal substance I need a fix of coffee before I can face the day.

Question 1324

rash

Answer 1324

(n) a lot of red spots on the skin I've got an itchy rash all over my chest.

Question 1325

take the mickey/mick (out of sb)

Answer 1325

(idiom) make fun of sb A group of other boys were taking the mickey out of him.

Question 1326

complimentary

Answer 1326

(adj) praising or expressing admiration, given without charge The reviews of his latest film have been highly complimentary. As theater employees, we get complimentary tickets.

Question 1327

unawares

Answer 1327

(adv) suddenly and unexpectedly The government was obviously caught unawares by (= was not expecting) the criticism.

Question 1328

stretcher

Answer 1328

(n) a light bed made of cloth with poles for a frame, used for carrying people who are injured or dead They carried her out to the ambulance on a stretcher.

Question 1329

abstention

Answer 1329

(n) the fact of not voting in favour of or against sb or sth, the act of not allowing yourself to have or do sth fun or sth that is considered bad There were ten votes in favour, six against, and three abstentions. Abstention from alcohol is essential while you are taking this medication.

Question 1330

abstain

Answer 1330

(v) not do sth enjoyable that you consider bad, decide not to vote, stay away from work He decided to abstain from alcohol. 63 members voted in favour, 39 opposed, and 15 abstained. The workers who abstained from work yesterday have been suspended.

Question 1331

resemble

Answer 1331

(v) look like or be like sb or sth After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield.

Question 1332

compulsive

Answer 1332

(adj) do sth and unable to stop, (film, play, sports event, book, etc.) so interesting and exciting that you cannot stop Everyone in the company calls him a compulsive liar. I always find programmes about hospitals compulsive viewing.

Question 1333

at the drop of a hat

Answer 1333

(idiom) immediately I hate to speak in public, but she’ll get up on stage at the drop of a hat.

Question 1334

reassurance

Answer 1334

(n) words of advice and comfort intended to make someone feel less worried I felt I couldn't cope with the situation and was in desperate need of some reassurance.

Question 1335

clamp down on sb/sth

Answer 1335

(phr v) take strong action to stop or limit a harmful or unwanted activity The government is clamping down on teenage drinking.

Question 1336

refrain

Answer 1336

(v, n) avoid doing or stop yourself from doing sth; a phrase that is often repeated, the part of a song or a poem that is repeated after each verse We refrained from talking until we knew that it was safe. "Every vote counts" is a familiar refrain in politics.

Question 1337

in unison

Answer 1337

(idiom) together and at the same time If the Security Council members act in unison, they may prevent an outbreak of war in the region. The choir sang in perfect unison.

Question 1338

snow (with)

Answer 1338

(v) deceive or trick sb by talking a lot or by giving them a lot of information It felt like she was snowing us with statistics.

Question 1339

fanatic

Answer 1339

(n) a person who is so interested in sth that it is unreasonable, a person who has very extreme beliefs that may lead them to behave in unreasonable or violent ways a film fanatic religious fanatics

Question 1340

stability

Answer 1340

(n) a situation in which something is not likely to move or change A loving family environment gives children that sense of stability and permanence which they need. Our country has enjoyed a long period of peace and stability.

Question 1341

league

Answer 1341

(n) a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and decide the best team; a group of people or nations who have combined for a particular purpose; a level of quality, ability, etc. We must do better if we are to win the league again this season. a meeting of the Women’s League for Peace As a painter, he is in a league of his own.

Question 1342

hone

Answer 1342

(v) make an object sharp, make sth perfect or completely suitable for its purpose The bone had been honed to a point. Her debating skills were honed in the students' union.

Question 1343

scout

Answer 1343

(n, v) a person (usually a soldier) sent out to get information about where the enemy are and what they are doing, a person employed to look for people with particular skills (in sport or entertainment), go to various places to look for sth you want The commander sent out a scout to see if the road was clear. Real Madrid's chief scout spotted him when he was playing for his school team.

Question 1344

assured

Answer 1344

(adj) confident in yourself and your abilities, certain to happen, certain to be achieved or obtained He spoke in a calm, assured voice. We were assured that everything possible was being done. Now that the financing has been secured, the production of the film is assured.

Question 1345

motion

Answer 1345

(n, v) the act or process of moving, the way something moves, (polite) the process of getting rid of solid waste from the body, the body's waste, a formal proposal that is discussed and voted on at a meeting, a gesture; gesture to/for sb to do sth The violent motion of the ship upset his stomach. Rub the cream in a circular motion. The nurse asked if her motions were regular. Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to $500 a year. At a single motion of his hand, the room fell silent. Her family all gathered around her, but she motioned them away.

Question 1346

syringe

Answer 1346

(n, v) kim tiêm, to clean the inside of the ears by pushing water into them and then sucking it out of them using a syringe

Question 1347

elastic

Answer 1347

(adj, n) able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size, able or likely to be changed; a type of rubber that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size A lot of sportswear is made of very elastic material. The project has only just started so any plans are still very elastic. His trousers were held up with a piece of elastic.

Question 1348

assemble

Answer 1348

(v) come together as a group, bring people or things together as a group, make sth by joining separate parts All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall. The manager has assembled a world-class team. The shelves are easy to assemble.

Question 1349

by which

Answer 1349

(phr) through the mean, through which Schools are important means by which modern education is provided.

Question 1350

cultivation

Answer 1350

(n) ​the preparation and use of land for growing plants or crops; the deliberate development of a particular relationship, quality or skill The cultivation of wheat required the most fertile lands. Those who take up the cultivation of mindfulness find out for themselves how it helps to solve life's problems. Social media is structured in a way that encourages the collection rather than the cultivation of friendship.

Question 1351

fine print

Answer 1351

(n) ​the important details of an agreement or a legal document that are usually printed in small type and are therefore easy to miss Make sure you examine the fine print before you sign the contract.

Question 1352

stiff upper lip

Answer 1352

(idiom) sb who has a stiff upper lip does not show their feelings when they are upset He was taught to keep a stiff upper lip, whatever happens.

Question 1353

entitle

Answer 1353

(v) (usually passive) give sb the right to have or to do sth; give a title to a book, play, etc. (be entitled to sth) You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. (entitle sb to do sth) This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. (be entitled + noun) He read a poem entitled ‘Salt’.

Question 1354

with a view to doing sth

Answer 1354

(idiom) with the aim of doing sth These measures have been taken with a view to increasing the company's profits.

Question 1355

butt in

Answer 1355

(phr v) interrupt a conversation or speech

Question 1356

intercede

Answer 1356

(v) use your influence to persuade sb in authority not to punish or harm sb or to do sth for sb Some pharmacists will intercede on your behalf with doctors.

Question 1357

unsolved

Answer 1357

(adj) hasn't been solved an unsolved mystery

Question 1358

insoluble/ insolvable

Answer 1358

(adj) (problem) impossible to solve, (substance) impossible to dissolve Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be an insoluble problem. These minerals are all insoluble in water.

Question 1359

anti-aging

Answer 1359

(adj) intended to prevent or limit the process of becoming old anti-aging creams

Question 1360

breathlessly

Answer 1360

(adv) ​with difficulty in breathing, in a way that shows or expresses great excitement or nervousness He ran breathlessly into the house and burst into the room without knocking. They waited breathlessly for the arrival of the Prince.

Question 1361

bound for vs bound to

Answer 1361

(adj) going to She was on a plane bound for Moscow when she got sick. (adj) certain or extremely likely to happen These two young musicians are bound for international success.

Question 1362

authority (on)

Answer 1362

(n) an expert on a subject She's a world authority on 19th-century Irish history.

Question 1362

at stake

Answer 1362

(idiom) if sth valuable is at stake, it is in a situation where it might be lost Thousands of lives will be at stake if emergency aid does not arrive in the city soon.

Question 1363

run sb/sth down

Answer 1363

(phr v) (sb/sth) criticize sb/sth in an unkind way, intentionally hit and injure sb/sth with a vehicle, find sb/sth after a long search; (only sth) gradually stop functioning or become smaller in size or number, lose power or stop working or cause this to happen He's always running her down in front of other people. Two masked men on motorbikes tried to run me down. I finally ran Mr Green down to a house in the country. British manufacturing industry has been running down for years. The battery has run down.

Question 1364

lay off sb/sth lay sb off

Answer 1364

(phr v) used to tell sb to stop doing or using sth Lay off me will you—it's nothing to do with me. Lay off bullying Jack. I think you'd better lay off fatty foods for a while. (phr v) stop employing sb 200 workers at the factory have been laid off.

Question 1365

plead (with sb) (for sth/ to do sth)

Answer 1365

(v) make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something He was on his knees, pleading for mercy. She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers.

Question 1366

hold out for sth

Answer 1366

(phr v) wait until you get what you want The workers are holding out for a ten percent pay rise.

Question 1367

put sth across

Answer 1367

(phr v) express your ideas and opinions clearly so that people understand them easily It's an interesting idea and I thought he put it across well.

Question 1368

prick

Answer 1368

(v, n) make very small holes in the surface of sth (sometimes in a way that causes pain); the act of making a very small hole in the surface of sth with a sharp object, or a hole that is made like this, the pain that is felt when a hole is made in the surface of the skin with a sharp object, an unpleasant emotion that is felt for a short time, (slang) a penis, a stupid man Prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork before baking them. She saw the two tiny pricks on her with blood running down her chest from the wound. Many also find the pain - which feels like a series of burning pricks - unbearable. With the thought came a tiny prick of fear. I'm not wearing that - I'd look a complete prick.

Question 1369

adversity

Answer 1369

(n) a difficult or unlucky situation or event The road to happiness is paved with adversities.

Question 1370

impairment

Answer 1370

​(n) an injury, illness, or condition that means that part of your body or brain does not work as it normally would He has a visual impairment in the right eye.

Question 1371

creak

Answer 1371

(v, n) makes a long low sound when moving or moved, a noise made when sth creaks I heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer. I heard a creak on the stairs.

Question 1372

like it or lump it

Answer 1372

(idiom) accept a situation or decision although you do not like it The decision has been made, so if Tom doesn't like it, he can lump it.

Question 1373

entail

Answer 1373

(v) make sth necessary, or involve sth Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk. Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money.

Question 1374

going strong

Answer 1374

(idiom) continuing to be healthy, vigorous, or successful The program is still going strong after twelve episodes.

Question 1375

implementation

Answer 1375

(n) the act of starting to use a plan or system Various projects for constructing new schools are under implementation in the region.

Question 1376

excel excel yourself

Answer 1376

(v) be very good at doing sth excel (in/at sth) She has always excelled in foreign languages. excel (at doing sth) The team excels at turning defence into attack. (idiom) do extremely well and even better than you usually do Rick's cooking was always good, but this time he really excelled himself.

Question 1377

bring/take sb down a peg (or two)

Answer 1377

(idiom) show sb that they are not as good or important as they thought He needed to be taken down a peg or two.

Question 1378

be caught/taken short

Answer 1378

(idiom) suddenly feel a strong need to go to the toilet, be put at a disadvantage Mrs. Jackson was on the point of going out of her apartment when she was caught short by a phone call from her husband.

Question 1379

dwindle

Answer 1379

(v) become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number Her hopes of success in the race dwindled last night as the weather became worse.

Question 1380

detain

Answer 1380

(v) (often passive) force sb officially to stay in a place, delay sb for a short length of time One man has been detained for questioning. I'm sorry—he'll be late; he's been detained at a meeting.

Question 1381

defy

Answer 1381

(v) (defy sb/sth) refuse to obey or show respect for sb in authority, a law, a rule, etc.; (defy belief, explanation, description, etc.) impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc.; (defy sth) successfully resist something to a very unusual degree A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite the strike. The beauty of the scene defies description. The baby boy defied all the odds and survived.

Question 1381

I defy sb to do sth

Answer 1381

(idiom) tell sb to do sth that you think will be impossible I defy anyone not to cry at the end of the film.

Question 1382

deter

Answer 1382

(v) prevent or discourage sb from doing th High prices are deterring many young people from buying houses.

Question 1382

discrepancy

Answer 1382

(n) a difference between two things that are supposed to be the same There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.

Question 1383

differential

Answer 1383

(n, adj) a difference in the amount, value, or size of sth; (+gear) a device fitted to the axle of a vehicle that allows the wheels to turn at different rates when going around a corner; based on a difference The pay differential between employees and management is too great. The explanation was that the differential gear in the rear axle had been fitted incorrectly. We have a differential salary structure based on employees' experience.

Question 1384

level voice/look

Answer 1384

(adj) speak to or look at sb in a calm and controlled way In a level voice, he ordered the soldiers to aim and fire.

Question 1385

in tandem

Answer 1385

(idiom) at the same time, (pieces of equipment, people, etc.) working together well or closely The heart and lungs will be transplanted in tandem. I want these two groups to work in tandem on this project.

Question 1386

divergence

Answer 1386

(n) the situation in which two things become different The divergence between the incomes of the rich and the poor countries seems to be increasing.

Question 1387

otherness

Answer 1387

(n) ​the fact of being different or strange In the film, he is able to depict the sense of otherness and alienation that many teenagers feel.

Question 1388

clash (n)

Answer 1388

(n) a fight or argument between two groups of people, a situation in which people's opinions or qualities are very different from and opposed to each other, a situation in which two events happen at the same time, a loud noise made by two metal objects being hit together, an occasion when two teams or players compete, the fact of colors or styles looking ugly or wrong together Several people were injured in violent clashes with the police. There has been a head-on clash between the two candidates over education policy. a clash of interests/opinions/cultures In the new timetable, there's a clash between history and physics. a clash of swords Bayern’s clash with Roma in the Champions League.

Question 1389

juxtaposition

Answer 1389

(n) the fact of putting things that are not similar next to each other An odd juxtaposition of talents worked exceedingly well on the project.

Question 1390

paradox

Answer 1390

(n) a situation, person, thing or statement that is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics It is a curious paradox that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives. It’s a strange paradox that people who say you shouldn’t criticize the government criticize it as soon as they disagree with it.

Question 1391

degenerate

Answer 1391

(v) become worse, for example by becoming lower in quality or weaker degenerate into sth What was intended as a peaceful demonstration rapidly degenerated into violence. Educational standards are degenerating year by year because of a lack of funds.

Question 1392

enigma

Answer 1392

(n) sth that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of the plane's disappearance.

Question 1393

mystification

Answer 1393

(n) the state of feeling very confused because sb/sth is impossible to understand And then, to the audience's mystification, the band suddenly stopped playing.

Question 1394

whole number

Answer 1394

(n) số tự nhiên Figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Question 1395

resultant

Answer 1395

(n) caused by the thing that has just been mentioned the growing economic crisis and resultant unemployment

Question 1396

consequent

Answer 1396

(adj) happening as a result of sth Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter.

Question 1397

resulting

Answer 1397

(adj) caused by the event or situation that you have just mentioned Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts.

Question 1398

periodical

Answer 1398

(n) a magazine or newspaper, especially on a serious subject, that is published regularly She has written for several legal periodicals.

Question 1399

(im)perceptible

Answer 1399

(adj) can be seen, heard, or noticed ≠ unable to be noticed or felt because of being very slight The past year has seen a perceptible improvement in working standards. She heard a faint, almost imperceptible cry.

Question 1400

reconcile /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

Answer 1400

(v) find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together, (usually passive) to become friends again after an argument, accept a situation or fact although you do not like it reconcile sth (with sth) It was hard to reconcile his career ambitions with the needs of his children. reconcile sb (with sb) He has recently been reconciled with his wife. reconcile sb/yourself (to sth) She must reconcile herself to the fact that she must do some work if she wants to pass her exams.

Question 1401

irreconcilable /ˌɪr.ek.ənˈsaɪ.lə.bəl/

Answer 1401

(adj) impossible to find agreement between or with, or impossible to deal with They have become irreconcilable, with both sides refusing to compromise any further.

Question 1402

precede

Answer 1402

(v) be or go before sth or sb in time or space precede sb/sth Verbs usually precede objects in English. precede sb + adv./prep. go in front of sb She preceded him out of the room. precede sth with sth It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction.

Question 1403

unprecedented /ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/

Answer 1403

(adj) never having happened or existed in the past This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.

Question 1404

elongated

Answer 1404

(adj) longer and thinner than usual In the photo her face was slightly elongated.

Question 1405

insecticidal

Answer 1405

(adj) connected with the use of chemicals to kill insects An indication of the insecticidal property is given on the product label.

Question 1406

all-inclusive

Answer 1406

(adj) including everything a seven-night all-inclusive package

Question 1407

far-flung

Answer 1407

(adj) a long distance away, spread over a wide area She has travelled to the most far-flung corners of the world. a newsletter that helps to keep all our far-flung graduates in touch

Question 1408

outstrip

Answer 1408

(v) be or become greater in amount, degree, or success than sth or sb The demand for food in the war zone now far outstrips supply.

Question 1409

outperform

Answer 1409

(v) do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type The company has consistently outperformed its rivals this season.

Question 1410

resentment

Answer 1410

(n) a feeling of anger or unhappiness about sth that you think is unfair She could not conceal the deep resentment she felt at the way she had been treated.

Question 1411

underprivileged

Answer 1411

(adj) without the money, possessions, education, opportunities, etc. that the average person has Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.

Question 1412

resent

Answer 1412

(v) feel bitter or angry about sth, especially because you feel it is unfair She bitterly resented her father's new wife.

Question 1413

spectacle

Answer 1413

(n) an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval It was a strange spectacle to see the two former enemies shaking hands and slapping each other on the back.

Question 1414

spectacularly

Answer 1414

(adv) in a very beautiful way that people admire At night, the city is spectacularly lit.

Question 1415

outshine

Answer 1415

(v) be much more skilful and successful than sb Ben Palmer easily outshone his rivals in the 200 metre freestyle.

Question 1416

institute

Answer 1416

(n, v) an organization where people do a particular type of scientific, educational, or social work, or the buildings that it uses; start or cause a system, rule, legal action, etc. to exist The institute derives all its money from foreign investments. These are some of the safety guidelines we’ve instituted in our hotels.

Question 1417

previous to = prior to

Answer 1417

(idiom) before a particular time or event Previous to this, she'd always been well. the weeks prior to her death

Question 1418

provision

Answer 1418

(v, n) supply sb/sth with food and other necessary things; the act of providing sth, (make provision(s) (for sth)) preparations that you make for sth that may happen in the future, (plural) supplies of food and other necessary things, a condition or an arrangement in a legal document provision sb/sth (with sth) The main business of the port is to provision passing ocean liners. The government is responsible for the provision of healthcare. The plans for developing the area include provision for both water and field sports. We have enough provisions to last us two weeks. under the provisions of sth Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs.

Question 1419

rightly rightly or wrongly

Answer 1419

(adv) behaving in a way that is suitable and acceptable, in a correct or exact way They quite rightly complained to the manager. I think these people don’t rightly know what they’re doing. (idiom) used to mean that sth may or may not be morally correct, but it is a fact Rightly or wrongly, she has been given the post of managing director.

Question 1420

hardly

Answer 1420

(adv) only just, almost not, certainly not I could hardly hear her at the back. You can hardly expect a pay rise when you've only been working for the company for two weeks!

Question 1421

take sb by surprise

Answer 1421

(idiom) surprise sb The sudden noise took her by surprise.

Question 1422

come down with sth

Answer 1422

(phr v) get an illness I think I’m coming down with a cold.

Question 1423

feel up to

Answer 1423

(phr v) have the strength, energy etc to do sth I just didn’t feel up to going.

Question 1424

pass out

Answer 1424

(phr v) become unconscious, leave a military college after successfully finishing the course, give sth to each person in a group of people I was hit on the head and passed out. The new officers passed out from Britannia Royal Naval College on Thursday 1 August. I was hit on the head and passed out.

Question 1425

wear off

Answer 1425

(phr v) (feeling or effect) gradually disappear Most patients find that the numbness from the injection wears off after about an hour.

Question 1425

alternative medicine/therapy

Answer 1425

(n) a range of treatments for medical conditions that people use instead of or with western medicine Alternative medicine includes treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy, and hypnotherapy.

Question 1426

run (sb) a bath run a bath (for sb)

Answer 1426

(phr) fill a bath with water for washing I noticed that the water was a strange colour when I was running a bath yesterday.

Question 1427

fit and healthy

Answer 1427

(idiom) giữ dáng và khỏe mạnh For living a good life, you have to be fit and healthy.

Question 1428

do good

Answer 1428

(phr) do things that are morally good, especially by helping others; have a useful effect It's nice to get recognition for doing good in the community. Do you think these latest changes will do any good?.

Question 1429

do sb (a power of/ the world of) good

Answer 1429

(phr) improve sb's health or life You can't work all the time - it does you good to go out and enjoy yourself sometimes. A break would do us all a power of good. A change of job would do you the world of good.

Question 1430

injection

Answer 1430

(n) the act of putting a drug or substance into a person's body using a syringe, the introduction of something new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process have an injection (for/against sth) If I'm talking a bit funnily it's because I've just had an injection in my mouth. give sb an injection Being given an injection wasn't as painful as I thought it was going to be. The theatre faces closure unless it gets an urgent cash injection.

Question 1431

inject

Answer 1431

(v) put a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a syringe, put a liquid or other substance into sth using a syringe or similar instrument, introduce sth new that is necessary or helpful to a situation or process inject A (with B) She has been injecting herself with insulin since the age of 16. The fruit is injected with chemicals to reduce decay. inject B (into A) Adrenaline was injected into the muscle. Chemicals are injected into the fruit to reduce decay. They are hoping a change of leader will inject new energy into the movement. A large amount of money will have to be injected into the company if it is to survive.

Question 1432

emphatic

Answer 1432

(adj) (statement, answer, etc.) strong and clear, (a person) making it very clear what you mean by speaking with force, (victory, win, or defeat) wins by a large amount, (word or sound) stressed on, describing a particular type of consonant in some languages The minister has issued an emphatic rejection of the accusation. She was emphatic about the need to meet the deadline. Poland reached the final of the championship yesterday with an emphatic 5–0 victory over Italy. In some cases emphatic or stressed forms of "be" are used, for example "Wealth IS power." Arabic distinguishes between emphatic and non-emphatic consonants.

Question 1433

surgical

Answer 1433

(adj) ​used in or connected with surgery, (of clothing) worn in order to treat a particular medical condition surgical supplies/instruments/gloves, etc. surgical procedures a surgical shoe/collar/corset

Question 1434

surgically

Answer 1434

(adv) using surgical procedures to treat an injury or condition The lumps will need to be surgically removed.

Question 1435

a small cog in a large wheel

Answer 1435

(idiom) functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a small cog in a large wheel anymore!

Question 1436

drive/send sb around the bend

Answer 1436

(idiom) make sb very bored or very angry Staying at home all day was driving her around the bend.

Question 1437

take sth as read

Answer 1437

(idiom) accept that sth is true without making sure that it is I just took it as read that anyone who applied for the course would have the necessary qualifications.

Question 1438

negligent

Answer 1438

(adj) not being careful or giving enough attention to people or things that are your responsibility The judge said that the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water.

Question 1439

negligence

Answer 1439

(v) the fact of not giving enough care or attention to sb/sth Negligence might not be on purpose, but still, the damage is done

Question 1440

ambiguity /ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/

Answer 1440

(n) the fact of sth having more than one possible meaning and therefore possibly causing confusion We wish to remove any ambiguity concerning our demands.

Question 1441

inkling

Answer 1441

(adj) a feeling that sth is true or likely to happen, although you are not certain I didn't have the slightest inkling that she was unhappy.

Question 1442

in search of

Answer 1442

(phr) trying to find sth She was shot by a sniper when she went out in search of firewood.

Question 1443

at large

Answer 1443

(idiom) in general; (dangerous person or animal) not captured, free This group is not representative of the population at large. Her killer is still at large.

Question 1444

in the know

Answer 1444

(idiom) have knowledge about sth that most people don't have This resort is considered by those who are in the know to have the best downhill skiing in Europe.

Question 1445

sleep like a log

Answer 1445

(idiom) be well asleep I slept like a log – I didn't even hear the thunderstorm.

Question 1446

get off (sth) get sb/sth off get sb/sth off sth

Answer 1446

(phr v) start a journey, leave work with permission at the end of the day, leave a vehicle If we can get off by seven o'clock, the roads will be clearer. How early can you get off this afternoon? Get off at Camden Town. (phr v) (sth) send a letter or parcel to sb; (sb) start sleeping or to help a baby to start sleeping, have or give sb an orgasm I got that letter off this morning. It was so hot that I didn't get off to sleep till three o'clock. They got off at the same time. (phr v) (sb) avoid punishment to help sb avoid punishment, (sth) remove a part of your body from a particular place She got off with a small fine. Get your dirty feet off the couch!

Question 1447

get on

Answer 1447

(phr v) deal with a job or situation or to make progress How is George getting on at school? How are you getting on with your essay? I don’t know how we’ll get on without Michael.

Question 1448

get on with sth

Answer 1448

(phr v) start or continue doing sth I suppose I could get on with the ironing while I'm waiting.

Question 1449

get out of sth get sth out of sb/sth

Answer 1449

(phr v) avoid a responsibility or duty, stop having a particular habit I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. (phr v) persuade sb to tell or give you sth by force, gain or obtain sth good from sb/sth The police finally got a confession out of her. He always gets the best out of people.

Question 1450

give oneself up

Answer 1450

(phr v) allow the police or an enemy to take you as a prisoner The gunman gave himself up to the police.

Question 1451

give sb/sth away

Answer 1451

(phr v) (sb) (marriage ceremony) lead the bride to the bridegroom and formally allow her to marry him, (sth) give freely as a present, carelessly allow sb to have an advantage, (sb/ sth) make known sth that sb wants to keep secret The bride was given away by her father. He gave away most of his money to charity. The mayor gave away the prizes at the school sports day. They've given away two goals already. It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away.

Question 1452

give in give sth in

Answer 1452

(phr v) finally agree to what sb wants after refusing for a period of time, accept that you have been defeated He gave in to my suggestion after I had shown him the plans. You'll never guess the answer - do you give in? (phr v) give a piece of written work or a document to sb to read, judge, or deal with Have you given that essay in yet?

Question 1453

give out give sth out

Answer 1453

(phr v) (machine or body part) stop working, complain about sth At the end of the race, his legs gave out and he collapsed to the ground. After this win hopefully, people will stop giving out to the team and the coach. (phr v) distribute sth to a number of people They're giving out free tickets to the circus.

Question 1454

the life and soul of the party, etc.

Answer 1454

(idiom) the liveliest and funniest person at a party, etc.

Question 1454

the lion's share (of sth)

Answer 1454

(idiom) the largest part or most of sth Reputable charities spend the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.

Question 1455

turn over a new leaf

Answer 1455

(idiom) start behaving in a better way Apparently, he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more.

Question 1456

bring sb/sth to their knees

Answer 1456

(idiom) destroy or defeat sb/sth The strikes had brought the economy to its knees.

Question 1457

bury/have your head in the sand

Answer 1457

(idiom) refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation You've got to face facts here - you can't just bury your head in the sand.

Question 1458

come to a head/ bring sth to a head

Answer 1458

(idiom) if sth comes to a head or sb brings sth to a head, a situation reaches a point where sth must be done about it Things hadn't been good between us for a while and this incident just brought it to a head.

Question 1459

drop sb a line

Answer 1459

(idiom) write sb a short and informal letter If I haven't heard from Amber by next weekend I'll drop her a line.

Question 1460

a pretty/fine kettle of fish

Answer 1460

(idiom) a very difficult and annoying situation Well, that's a fine kettle of fish. I thought I paid the credit card bill, but it turns out that I missed the due date by a week.

Question 1461

go to great/any lengths

Answer 1461

(idiom) try very hard to achieve sth Some people go to great lengths to make their homes attractive.

Question 1462

have kittens/ have a cow

Answer 1462

(idiom) be very worried, upset, or angry about sth My mother nearly had kittens when I said I was going to buy a motorbike.

Question 1463

shed light on sth

Answer 1463

(idiom) provide info about sth or make it easier to understand Tracking technologies have shed light on the birds' social nature.

Question 1464

have sb's fingers crossed

Answer 1464

(idiom) used when you hope very much that sth will happen in the way that you want We're all keeping our fingers crossed for good weather on the day.

Question 1465

keep oneself to oneself

Answer 1465

(idiom) tell others very little about oneself, and avoid meeting people socially or becoming involved in their affairs Nobody knows much about him; he keeps himself very much to himself.

Question 1466

on the level

Answer 1466

(idiom) being honest or speaking truthfully I know he’s lied to you before, but I really think he’s on the level this time.

Question 1467

pull sb's leg

Answer 1467

(idiom) tell sb sth that is not true as a way of joking with the person Is it really your car or are you pulling my leg?

Question 1468

make a killing

Answer 1468

(idiom) earn a lot of money in a short time and with little effort They made a killing with the sale of their London house.

Question 1469

legal aid

Answer 1469

(n) money given by the government or another organization to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer Only the very poorest people qualify for legal aid. The applicant wishes to commence proceedings against her former employer, and is applying for legal aid. Some charities give legal aid to poor nations threatened by climate change.

Question 1470

legal action

Answer 1470

(n) the act of using a lawyer or a court to help settle a disagreement, etc. that you have with a person or an organization He threatened to take legal action against me over a comment I had made about him on my blog.

Question 1471

bring to trial

Answer 1471

(phr) put into a situation in which evidence is presented in a court to a judge and often a jury to decide if one is guilty of a crime He was arrested but not brought to trial.

Question 1472

summon

Answer 1472

(v) order sb to come to an official meeting, increase your effort strength On 20 July, the town council was summoned to hear an emergency report on its finances. It took me six months to summon (up) the courage to ask him out for a drink.

Question 1473

take sb to court

Answer 1473

(v) take legal action against sb She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time.

Question 1474

make headway

Answer 1474

(idiom) begin to succeed Has the city made any headway in attracting new businesses?

Question 1475

meet sb halfway

Answer 1475

(idiom) reach an agreement with sb by giving them part of what they want If he was prepared to apologize, the least she could do was meet him halfway and accept some of the blame.

Question 1476

come/go under the hammer

Answer 1476

(idiom) be sold at an auction A private collection of her early paintings is expected to go under the hammer next year.

Question 1477

let your hair down

Answer 1477

(idiom) allow yourself to behave much more freely than usual and enjoy yourself Oh let your hair down for once!

Question 1478

make/lose money hand over fist

Answer 1478

(idiom) make or lose a lot of money very quickly Like many Internet companies, they lost money hand over fist at first. sb's money is on sb/sth

Question 1479

pass sb/sth over

Answer 1479

(idiom) ignore or overlook sb/sth They passed Sal over for promotion.

Question 1480

give/lend sb a hand

Answer 1480

(idiom) help sb Marcia has taught her children to lend a hand when it comes to cleaning up after meals.

Question 1481

(know sth) off-hand

Answer 1481

(idiom) know sth without asking or looking it up Do you happen to know, offhand, how much stock you have stored in the warehouse?

Question 1482

have (got) to hand it to sb

Answer 1482

(idiom) sb have been very successful or skillful I mean you've got to hand it to her, she's brought up those three children all on her own.

Question 1483

out of harms' way

Answer 1483

(phr) in a position that is safe from harm or from which harm cannot be done The children will be here soon - you'd better put that plate out of harm's way.

Question 1484

take heart (from sth)

Answer 1484

(idiom) receive courage or comfort from sth Even though you did not win the race, take heart from the fact that you did your best.

Question 1485

after hours

Answer 1485

(idiom) after the usual hours of work, (in a bar) drink alcohol at a time when it is not allowed by law I often do some of my own work after hours. The police are trying to stop after-hours drinking.

Question 1486

strike/hit home

Answer 1486

(idiom) hit the intended place or have the intended effect The government's message about the dangers of smoking seems to have struck home.

Question 1487

make a hash of sth

Answer 1487

(phr) do sth very badly She made a real hash of her first job in marketing.

Question 1488

to sb's heart's content

Answer 1488

(idiom) until one feels satisfied, as long or as much as one wants They let him eat and drink to his heart's content.

Question 1489

restrain

Answer 1489

(v) stop sb from doing sth by force, stop yourself from feeling an emotion or doing sth that you would like to do, stop sth that is growing or increasing from becoming too large restrain sb/sth The prisoner had to be restrained by the police. restrain sb/sth from doing sth She had to restrain herself from crying out in pain. The government is taking steps to restrain inflation.

Question 1490

continually

Answer 1490

(adv) in a way that is repeated many times so that it is annoying, in a way that happens frequently or regularly They argue continually about money. New products are continually being developed.

Question 1491

continuously

Answer 1491

(adv) without a pause or interruption He played continuously for minutes on end without appearing to take a breath.

Question 1492

perpetually

Answer 1492

(adv) always or very often a perpetually changing environment She's perpetually asking me for money. Water provides cost-free energy for generating electricity that is perpetually renewable.

Question 1493

eternally

Answer 1493

(adv) in a way that lasts forever or for a very long time I'd be eternally grateful if you could arrange it.

Question 1494

incessant

Answer 1494

(adj) never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way incessant complaints

Question 1495

crucial essential vital significant grave fundamental

Answer 1495

(adj) extremely important or necessary Her work has been crucial to the project's success. (adj) necessary or needed There is essential work to be done before the building can be re-occupied. (adj) necessary or essential in order for sth to succeed or exist The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood. (adj) important or noticeable There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years. (adj) seriously bad It was the gravest political crisis of his career. (adj) more important than anything else Some understanding of grammar is fundamental to learning a language.

Question 1496

conspicuous

Answer 1496

(adj) very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room.

Question 1497

remarkable

Answer 1497

(adj) unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning Meeting you here in Rome is a remarkable coincidence.

Question 1497

eminent

Answer 1497

(adj) (people) famous and respected; (good qualities) unusual, excellent an eminent architect a man of eminent good sense

Question 1498

elevated

Answer 1498

(adj) raised, having a high moral or intellectual quality, high or important, greater than is normal or reasonable The doctor said I was to keep my leg elevated. elevated language She holds a more elevated position in the company. He has a slightly elevated idea of his own importance.

Question 1499

noteworthy

Answer 1499

(adj) deserving attention because of being important or interesting It is noteworthy that one third of students do not pay any tuition fees.

Question 1500

prestigious

Answer 1500

(adj) very much respected and admired, usually because of being important a prestigious university

Question 1501

disprove

Answer 1501

(v) prove that sth is not true Given the thoroughness of the author’s research, the burden rests on critics to disprove the facts he presents.

Question 1502

(un)lawful

Answer 1502

(adj) (not) allowed by law The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful. unlawful possession of guns

Question 1503

expand

Answer 1503

(v) increase in size, number, or importance, or to make sth increase in this way They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s.

Question 1504

extend

Answer 1504

(v) make sth longer or larger; make sth last longer; relate to or include sb/sth; make a business, an idea, an influence, etc. cover more areas or operate in more places; cover a particular area, distance or length of time; make sth reach sth or stretch; stretch out a hand or leg; offer or give sth to sb; make sb/sth use all their effort, abilities, supplies, etc. There are plans to extend the children's play area. The show has been extended for another six weeks. His willingness to help did not extend beyond making a few phone calls. The service will soon be extended to other areas of the UK. His writing career extended over a period of 40 years. extend a rope between two posts He extended his hand to the new employee. I'm sure you will join me in extending a very warm welcome to our visitors. Jim didn't really have to extend himself in the exam.

Question 1505

jinx (on sb/sth)

Answer 1505

(n) bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck There's a jinx on this computer – it's crashed three times this morning!

Question 1506

lecture on lecture sb for/about sth

Answer 1506

(v) give a lecture She traveled widely in North America, lecturing on women's rights. (v) criticize sb The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously.

Question 1507

long for sth/to do sth

Answer 1507

(v) want sth very much She longed to see him again.

Question 1508

look out for sb/sth

Answer 1508

(phr v) try to notice sb/sth Look out for Anna while you're there.

Question 1509

name sb/sth after/for sb/sth

Answer 1509

(phr v) give sb/sth the same name as another person or thing She told us about her brother, Apollo, born in 1969 and named for the US astronauts' mission to the moon.

Question 1510

name sb for/as sth

Answer 1510

(phr v) choose sb for a position Ms. Martinez has been named as the new Democratic candidate.

Question 1511

as clear as a bell

Answer 1511

(idiom) very easy to hear Clear as a bell, from the back of the theatre came a child's voice saying, "I want to go home".

Question 1512

as fresh as a daisy

Answer 1512

(idiom) full of enthusiasm After a good night's sleep I'll be as fresh as a daisy.

Question 1513

as hard/tough as nails

Answer 1513

(idiom) not feeling or showing any emotions such as sympathy, fear, or worry Be nice to the director's secretary. She's hard as nails and can make your life difficult.

Question 1514

as large as life

Answer 1514

(idiom) used as a way of describing a person you see, and are surprised to see, in a particular place I looked up from my newspaper and there he was, as large as life, Tim Trotter!

Question 1515

as heavy as lead

Answer 1515

(idiom) very heavy This sofa is as heavy as lead.

Question 1516

as stubborn as a mule

Answer 1516

(idiom) very stubborn He is, without question, a man of his word, but he can certainly be stubborn as a mule.

Question 1517

as thick/solid as a rock

Answer 1517

(idiom) very strong, (person) very strong and calm in difficult situations and you can depend on them I always thought their marriage was solid as a rock. Compared with her shiftless, unreliable husband, she's as steady as a rock.

Question 1518

as thick as thieves

Answer 1518

(idiom) be very close friends and share secrets, etc. I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two.

Question 1519

go beet red/go as red as a beet/go beetroot/go as red as a beetroot

Answer 1519

(idiom) have a red face because you are embarrassed Whenever I talked about his past life, he would go beet red.

Question 1520

as safe as houses

Answer 1520

(idiom) very safe People generally believe that once they shut their front doors they are as safe as houses.

Question 1521

eat like a horse

Answer 1521

(idiom) always eat a lot of food She's so thin, yet she eats like a horse.

Question 1522

have a memory like a sieve

Answer 1522

(idiom) forget things easily You'd better remind him about the party - he's got a memory like a sieve!

Question 1523

like a ton of hot bricks

Answer 1523

(idiom) very heavily, very severely Disappointment hit her like a ton of bricks. They came down on him like a ton of bricks

Question 1524

get on like a house on fire

Answer 1524

(idiom) (people) they like each other very much and become friends very quickly I was worried that they wouldn't like each other but in fact they're getting on like a house on fire.

Question 1525

spread like wildfire

Answer 1525

(idiom) (disease or news) quickly affects or becomes known by more and more people Once one child in the school has the infection, it spreads like wildfire.

Question 1526

shake like a leaf

Answer 1526

(idiom) shake in a way that you cannot control because you are very nervous or frightened He had gone completely white and was shaking like a leaf.

Question 1527

repress

Answer 1527

(idiom) prevent feelings, desires, or ideas from being expressed; use political and/or military force to control a group of people and limit their freedom For years he had successfully repressed the painful memories of childhood. The government was quick to repress any opposition.

Question 1528

abide by sth

Answer 1528

(phr v) accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etc. You'll have to abide by the rules of the club.

Question 1529

cling on (to) sth

Answer 1529

(idiom) be unwilling to lose sth or stop doing sth Throughout the trial, she had clung to the belief that he was innocent.

Question 1530

gastritis

Answer 1530

(n) an illness in which the stomach walls become swollen and painful Gastritis may also develop after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections.

Question 1531

afforestation vs reforestation

Answer 1531

(n) the action of planting trees on an area of land in order to make a forest On the one hand, the agricultural population density has a negative impact on afforestation efforts. (n) the act of planting trees on an area of land that has become empty or spoiled Reforestation has replaced some desert areas.

Question 1532

go through the roof

Answer 1532

(idiom) rise to a very high level, (hit the roof) become very angry Prices have gone through the roof. When I was expelled from school, my parents went through the roof.

Question 1533

hit the sack

Answer 1533

(idiom) go to bed to sleep I’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I’ll hit the sack.

Question 1534

as to

Answer 1534

(idiom) about There's no decision as to when the work might start.

Question 1535

valueless

Answer 1535

(adj) not worth any money We thought the chair was an antique worth a lot of money, but it turned out to be a valueless replica.

Question 1536

invaluable

Answer 1536

(adj) extremely useful The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.

Question 1537

ubiquitous(ly)

Answer 1537

(adj, adv) (in a way that) seems to be everywhere The mobile phone, the most ubiquitous of consumer-electronic appliances, is about to enter a new age. Television brings entertainment ubiquitously into every home.

Question 1538

run counter to

Answer 1538

(phr) go in a way that opposes sth Bob's decision not to take the job ran counter to his family's expectations.

Question 1539

demolish

Answer 1539

(v) completely destroy a building, prove that an argument or theory is wrong, easily defeat sb, quickly eat all the food you have been given A number of houses were demolished so that the supermarket could be built. He completely demolished all her arguments. In a surprising win, the Jaguars demolished the Broncos 42-7.

Question 1540

passer-by

Answer 1540

(n) sb who is going past a particular place, especially when sth unusual happens The gunmen opened fire, killing a policeman and a passer-by.

Question 1541

precedence

Answer 1541

(n) the condition of being dealt with before other things or of being considered more important than other things; the order of importance given to people in particular societies, groups, or organizations (take precedence over sth) Business people often think that fluency and communication take precedence over grammar when speaking. The order of precedence for titled nobility in Britain is duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron.

Question 1542

preceding

Answer 1542

(adj) existing or happening before sb or sth The paintings are a development of ideas she explored in the preceding decade.

Question 1543

precedent

Answer 1543

(n) an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later; an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made; the way that has been done in the past that therefore shows that it is the correct way The judgment on pension rights has established a precedent. There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications. Would it be breaking with precedent for the bride to make a speech?

Question 1544

industrious

Answer 1544

(adj) hard-working She's extremely competent and industrious.

Question 1545

competent

Answer 1545

(adj) having enough skills or knowledge to do sth well All we want is someone competent to manage the staff.

Question 1546

equilateral

Answer 1546

(adj) used to describe a shape whose sides are all the same length an equilateral triangle

Question 1547

prolong

Answer 1547

(v) make sth last a longer time We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.

Question 1548

premature

Answer 1548

(adj) happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time Their criticisms seem premature considering that the results aren't yet known.

Question 1549

(un)employable

Answer 1549

(adj) (not) having enough skills and abilities for sb to employ you Computer skills make you far more employable. Increasing numbers of young people are considered to be unemployable because they haven't mastered basic high-school skills.

Question 1550

disadvantageous (to/for)

Answer 1550

(adj) causing somebody to be in a worse situation compared to other people The deal will not be disadvantageous to your company.

Question 1551

advantageous (to)

Answer 1551

(adj) good or useful in a particular situation A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries.

Question 1552

hold sb/sth responsible

Answer 1552

(phr) blame sb/sth He held me personally responsible whenever anything went wrong in the project.

Question 1553

hit the headlines

Answer 1553

(idiom) appear in the news suddenly or receive a lot of attention in news reports He hit the headlines two years ago when he was arrested for selling drugs to the mayor's nephew.

Question 1554

deathly

Answer 1554

(adj, adv) extreme in a way that is unpleasant After he had spoken, a deathly silence fell on the room. She went deathly pale.

Question 1555

respective

Answer 1555

(adj) relating or belonging to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned Everyone would go into the hall for assembly and then afterward we'd go to our respective classes.

Question 1556

unimaginably

Answer 1556

(adv) in a way that is difficult to imagine because it is so bad, good, big, etc. Our family has suffered unimaginably since his death.

Question 1557

restless

Answer 1557

(adj) unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored He's a restless type - he never stays in one country for long.

Question 1558

respected

Answer 1558

(adj) admired by many people for your qualities or achievements He is very well respected in the business world.

Question 1559

respectable

Answer 1559

(adj) ​considered by society to be acceptable, good or correct; large enough or of a good enough standard to be acceptable This part of the city has become quite respectable in the last ten years. The final score was a respectable 2–1.

Question 1560

unrest

Answer 1560

(adj) disagreements or fighting between different groups of people The president is cutting short an international trip because of growing unrest in his country.

Question 1561

rested

Answer 1561

(adj) healthy and active after a period spent relaxing I came back from my trip to California feeling rested and rejuvenated.

Question 1562

disintegration

Answer 1562

(n) the process of sth becoming weaker or being destroyed by breaking into smaller parts or pieces Children leaving to find work in the cities might lead to family disintegration.

Question 1563

inescapable

Answer 1563

(adj) cannot be avoided The evidence points to the inescapable conclusion that he is guilty of the crime.

Question 1564

make a/sb's mark (on sth)

Answer 1564

(idiom) have an important effect on sth Daniel didn't work here for very long, but he definitely made his mark on the place.

Question 1565

rack your brains

Answer 1565

(idiom) think very hard I've been racking my brains all day but I can't remember her name.

Question 1566

underline

Answer 1566

(v) draw a line under a word, emphasize All the technical words have been underlined in red. She gave some shocking examples to underline the seriousness of the situation.

Question 1567

subconscious

Answer 1567

(n, adj) tiềm thức, thuộc tiềm thức The memory was buried deep within my subconscious. Our subconscious mind registers things which our conscious mind is not aware of.

Question 1568

infantile

Answer 1568

(adj) relating to an infant, typical of children and therefore unsuitable for adults, affecting babies or young children Towards the end of the infantile period the child is becoming more perspicacious. Don't be so infantile. These children are more likely to be diagnosed with infantile autism.

Question 1569

untapped

Answer 1569

(adj) not yet used or taken advantage of The country’s forests are largely untapped resources.

Question 1570

legitimate

Answer 1570

(v, adj) make sth legal or acceptable; allowed by law, reasonable and acceptable, (child) one whose parents are legally married at the time of his or her birth The government fears that talking to terrorists might legitimate their violent actions. The army must give power back to the legitimate government. He claimed that the restaurant bill was a legitimate business expense.

Question 1571

stereotypical

Answer 1571

(adj) with the qualities that people usually expect of a particular type of person or thing, although this idea may be wrong Customers are tired of the stereotypical, fast-talking salesperson.

Question 1572

malpractice

Answer 1572

(n) ​careless, wrong or illegal behaviour while in a professional job They are accused of medical malpractice.

Question 1573

unfailingly

Answer 1573

(adv) always there, even in times of difficulty or trouble His job was to cook the meals, which he did unfailingly, every day.

Question 1574

multifaceted

Answer 1574

(adj) having many different parts or sides It's a multifaceted business, offering a range of services.

Question 1575

confrontational

Answer 1575

(adj) behaving in an angry or unfriendly way that is likely to cause an argument He has a very aggressive, confrontational way of talking to people.

Question 1576

exceedingly

Answer 1576

(adv) to a very great degree He was clever, handsome, and exceedingly rich.

Question 1577

inquisitive

Answer 1577

(adj) curious, sometimes in an annoying way She could see inquisitive faces looking out from the windows next door.

Question 1578

ceremonious

Answer 1578

(adj) behaving or performing in an extremely formal way She unveiled the picture with a ceremonious gesture.

Question 1579

painstakingly

Answer 1579

(adv) in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort She painstakingly explained how the machine worked.

Question 1580

nonconformist

Answer 1580

(n, adj) a person who does not follow generally accepted ways of thinking or behaving, a member of a Christian group that is Protestant but does not belong to the Church of England; having a way of thinking that is different from other people, relating to a Nonconformist, or to the religious group they belong to He remains one of his generation's most nonconformist writers. Initially he was attracted to the nonconformist church.

Question 1581

yesteryear

Answer 1581

(n) a time in the past the Hollywood stars of yesteryear

Question 1582

watershed

Answer 1582

(n) a big change in how people think about or do sth, an area of high ground from which water flows down to a river The discovery of penicillin was a watershed in the history of medicine.

Question 1583

distasteful

Answer 1583

(n) unpleasant and unacceptable, tasting unpleasantly He found the subject of their conversation very distasteful. The butterflies use passion flowers (Passiflora) as host plants - a diet that makes caterpillars and adults distasteful to predators.

Question 1584

conspiracy

Answer 1584

(n) the activity of secretly planning with other people to do sth bad or illegal The three men are accused of conspiracy.

Question 1585

patronizing

Answer 1585

(adj) showing that you think you are better than sb else I was only trying to explain; I didn't want to sound patronizing

Question 1586

condescension

Answer 1586

(n) behaviour that shows that you think you are more important and more intelligent than other people Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension.

Question 1587

outlandish

Answer 1587

(adj) strange and unusual and difficult to accept or like She likes to dress in outlandish clothes.

Question 1588

enlighten

Answer 1588

(v) provide sb with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about sth to sb Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten?

Question 1589

sidestep

Answer 1589

(v) step to the side in order to avoid sth; avoid talking about a subject talking about sth else He sidestepped the tackle. The speaker sidestepped the question by saying that it would take him too long to answer it.

Question 1589

benighted

Answer 1589

(adj) without knowledge or morals Some of the early explorers thought of the local people as benighted savages who could be exploited.

Question 1590

accentuate

Answer 1590

(v) emphasize sth or make it easier to notice When talks did occur, they tended to accentuate differences between the two groups.

Question 1591

maturation

Answer 1591

(n) the process of becoming or being made mature, the process of becoming an adult Growth and maturation of vascular plants are often controlled by light, usually in conjunction with temperature.

Question 1592

assimilation

Answer 1592

(n) the process of fully understanding an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself; the process of becoming a part, or making sb become a part, of a group, country, society, etc.; the process of absorbing food into the tissue of a living organism; the fact of a speech sound being influenced by the sound that comes before or after it the rapid assimilation of new ideas The assimilation of ethnic Germans in the US was accelerated by the two world wars. Poor assimilation of vitamins and nutrients can cause health problems.

Question 1593

sustenance

Answer 1593

(n) emotional or mental support; the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy When her husband died, she drew sustenance from/she found sustenance in her religious beliefs. During this freezing weather, the food put out by householders is the only form of sustenance that the birds have.

Question 1594

self-righteous

Answer 1594

(adj) believing that your ideas and behaviour are morally better than those of other people Those individuals become self-righteous and claim they are being discriminated against when in fact they are not.

Question 1595

eatery

Answer 1595

(n) a restaurant We met in a little eatery just off the main road.

Question 1596

offbeat

Answer 1596

(adj) unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable an offbeat sense of humor

Question 1597

offbeat

Answer 1597

(adj) unusual and strange and therefore surprising or noticeable an offbeat sense of humor

Question 1598

insolvent

Answer 1598

(adj) not having enough money to pay what you owe The company has been declared insolvent.

Question 1599

incapacitate

Answer 1599

(v) make sb/sth unable to live or work normally The accident left me incapacitated for seven months.

Question 1600

unenviable

Answer 1600

(adj) difficult or unpleasant; that you would not want to have She was given the unenviable task of informing the losers.

Question 1601

distress

Answer 1601

(v, n) make sb feel very upset or worried; a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain I hope I haven't distressed you with all these personal questions. She claimed that the way she had been treated at work had caused her extreme emotional and psychological distress.

Question 1602

profundity

Answer 1602

(n) the quality of showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters; the fact of being very great, serious or powerful; sth that sb says that shows great understanding He lacked profundity and analytical precision. This is an error of great profundity. His profundities were lost on the young audience.

Question 1603

(un)apologetic

Answer 1603

(adj) not showing that you feel sorry about having caused sb problems or unhappiness She was so apologetic about forgetting my birthday it was almost embarrassing. They were very rude and completely unapologetic about it.

Question 1604

steadfastly

Answer 1604

(adv) strongly and without stopping She was steadfastly in support of women's rights.

Question 1605

overturn

Answer 1605

(v) (cause to) turn over, change a legal decision, show that a belief or an idea is not correct, defeat sb's majority in an election in the UK A truck driver died last night when his vehicle overturned. His sentence was overturned by the appeal court. She completely overturned my preconceptions about film stars. The Labour candidate unexpectedly overturned the long-standing Tory majority.

Question 1606

disaffected

Answer 1606

(adj) ​no longer satisfied with your situation, organization, belief, etc. and therefore no longer supporting it Some disaffected members left to form a new party. It's hard to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.

Question 1607

bipolar disorder

Answer 1607

(n) bệnh rối loạn cảm xúc lưỡng cực (a mental health condition in which a person can at times be very depressed and at other times very excited and energetic) Around one in every 100 adults has bipolar disorder at a given time.

Question 1608

keepsake

Answer 1608

(n) ​a small object that sb gives you so that you will remember them Her aunt gave her a little wooden elephant as a keepsake.

Question 1609

self-effacing

Answer 1609

(adj) not wanting to attract attention to yourself or your abilities The captain was typically self-effacing when questioned about the team's successes, giving credit to the other players.

Question 1610

the dispossessed

Answer 1610

(n) people who have had property taken away from them the poor and the dispossessed

Question 1611

elucidate

Answer 1611

(v) explain sth or make sth clear The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists.

Question 1612

resurgent

Answer 1612

(adj) becoming stronger or more popular again a resurgent economy

Question 1613

untold

Answer 1613

(adj) so great in amount or level that it can not be measured or expressed in words Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps.

Question 1614

civil service

Answer 1614

(n) the government departments in a country and the people who work for them, except the armed forces, judges, and elected politicians He had a long career in the civil service.

Question 1615

civil servant

Answer 1615

(n) a person who works in the Civil Service He had been a senior civil servant in the pre-war government, specializing in financial matters.

Question 1616

magnetism

Answer 1616

(n) the quality of being attractive, the power of being able to attract iron and steel objects The actress has a personal magnetism that is rare in someone so young.

Question 1617

demoralize

Answer 1617

(v) make sb/sth feel much less confident Losing several games in a row had completely demoralized the team.

Question 1618

favouritism

Answer 1618

(n) unfair support shown to one person or group, especially by sb in authority A parent must be careful not to show favouritism towards any one of their children.

Question 1619

mainstream

Answer 1619

(n, v, adj) the way of life or set of beliefs accepted by most people, the people whose ideas and opinions are most accepted; make sth start to be considered normal, teach children with special needs in the same class or school as children who do not have special needs; considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people, used to refer to education is for children who do not have any special needs or difficulties The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of American life. Vegetarianism has been mainstreamed. The school has been mainstreaming children with special needs successfully for almost 20 years. This is the director's first mainstream Hollywood film. Many youngsters have been out of mainstream education for so long that they cannot adapt to a formal learning environment.

Question 1620

ceaseless

Answer 1620

(adj) without stopping, or seeming to have no end When a baby becomes ill there can be ceaseless crying.

Question 1621

incessant

Answer 1621

(adj) never stopping, especially in an annoying or unpleasant way The region endured weeks of incessant rain.

Question 1622

rehabilitation

Answer 1622

(n) the process of returning to a healthy or good way of life, or the process of helping to do this after they have been in prison, been very ill, etc.; the process of returning something to a good condition the rehabilitation of violent offenders the rehabilitation of the steel industry

Question 1623

unsettling

Answer 1623

(adj) causing unexpected change; causing worry or anxiety A rise in unemployment has an unsettling effect on the stock market. I received the unsettling news that I may lose my job next month.

Question 1624

runaway

Answer 1624

(adj, n) having escaped or run away from somewhere, out of control, (success) surprisingly sudden or great a runaway child sleeping on the streets A runaway bus/horse caused chaos on the streets. Her first novel's runaway success came as a great surprise.

Question 1625

insurmountable

Answer 1625

(adj) (especially of a problem or a difficulty) so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully This small country is faced with an insurmountable debt.

Question 1626

self-criticism

Answer 1626

(n) the habit or act of criticizing yourself, especially your own behavior, work, or performance His account of his life was full of self-doubt and self-criticism.

Question 1627

lifelong

Answer 1627

(adj) lasting for the whole of a person's life She was a lifelong member of the Labour party.

Question 1628

ground

Answer 1628

(n) basis or justification for sth There are reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been committed.

Question 1629

credulous

Answer 1629

(adj) too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick Few people are credulous enough to believe such nonsense.

Question 1630

impassable

Answer 1630

(adj) (road or path) impossible to pass Many roads were flooded and impassable following the storm.

Question 1631

inexhaustible

Answer 1631

(adj) existing in very great amounts that will never be finished There seemed to be an inexhaustible supply of champagne at the wedding.

Question 1632

on demand

Answer 1632

(idiom) done or happening whenever sb asks The service allows you to watch videos on demand.

Question 1633

by popular demand

Answer 1633

(idiom) because a lot of people asked for sth By popular demand, the play will run for another week.

Question 1634

in demand

Answer 1634

(idiom) wanted by a lot of people Good secretaries are always in demand.

Question 1635

at sb's pleasure

Answer 1635

(idiom) as sb want The land can be sold at the owner's pleasure.

Question 1636

of the opinion that

Answer 1636

(phr) believe He's very much of the opinion that alternative medicine is a waste of time.

Question 1637

on occasion(s)

Answer 1637

(idiom) sometimes but not often He has been known on occasion to lose his temper.

Question 1638

not in the least

Answer 1638

(idiom) not at all "Are you dissatisfied with the results?" "Not in the least."

Question 1639

pay your respects (to sb)

Answer 1639

(idiom) visit sb in order to welcome or talk to them; honour sb after their death, usually by going to the person's funeral We went to pay our respects to our new neighbours. (pay sb's last respect) Friends and relatives came to pay their last respects to Mr Clarke.

Question 1640

lend itself to sth

Answer 1640

(idiom) be suitable for sth The novel's complex, imaginative style does not lend itself to translation.

Question 1641

at (great) length

Answer 1641

(idiom) for a long time and in detail, (literary) after a long time We have already discussed this matter at great length. ‘I'm still not sure,’ he said at length.

Question 1642

think sth over/through

Answer 1642

(phr v) consider sth carefully We can’t make a decision until we’ve thought through the different possibilities.

Question 1643

impressionable

Answer 1643

(adj) easily influenced by other people, especially because you are young He's at that impressionable age when he's very easily led by other children.

Question 1644

cautionary

Answer 1644

(adj) giving a warning These last comments are more cautionary than critical.

Question 1645

exhaustive

Answer 1645

(adj) complete and including everything an exhaustive study of the tax law

Question 1646

preferential

Answer 1646

(adj) giving an advantage to a particular person or group Bank employees usually get preferential rates of interest.

Question 1647

precautionary

Answer 1647

(adj) intended to prevent sth unpleasant or dangerous from happening Hospital staff are stressing the tests are purely precautionary and say the chances of anyone catching the disease are a million to one.

Question 1648

cave in

Answer 1648

(phr v) (on sb/sth) (ceiling, roof, or other structure) breaks and falls into the space below, (to sth) finally do what sb wants after you have been strongly opposing them Because of the explosion, the roof of the building caved in, trapping several people. She accused the university of caving in to political pressures.

Question 1649

pry into

Answer 1649

(v) try to find out private facts about a person As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives.

Question 1650

get/gain/have an edge (over/on sb/sth)

Answer 1650

(idiom) get or have an advantage in a particular situation Internet banks may have the edge over their old-technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints.

Question 1651

come within an ace of sth

Answer 1651

(idiom) almost achieve sth She came within an ace of winning the match.

Question 1652

bite the dust

Answer 1652

(idiom) fall to the ground heavily, die, end in failure As they came around the bend several riders bit the dust. His career bit the dust when he lost his job.

Question 1653

blow your lid/top/stack

Answer 1653

(idiom) become extremely angry My father will blow his top when he sees what happened to the car.

Question 1654

hold back hold sb/sth back

Answer 1654

(phr v) unwilling to do sth because of fear He held back, terrified of going into the dark room. (phr v) prevent sb/sth from moving or crossing, prevent the progress or development of sb/sth, (sth) keep a secret, stop yourself from showing your emotion Sandbags will hold the flood waters back for a while. She felt that having children would hold her back. I think he's holding sth back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. He spoke slowly, to hold back his growing anger.

Question 1655

hold/keep sth in check

Answer 1655

(phr) limit sth She has learned to keep her temper in check.

Question 1656

hold in

Answer 1656

(phr v) control oneself/feelings hold in your feelings/anger

Question 1657

hold off hold sb/sth off

Answer 1657

(phr v) not do sth immediately, (rain, storm) not start immediately Many buyers are holding off until prices are lower. The rain held off just long enough for us to have our picnic. (phr v) delay sb/sth from defeating you How much longer will the resistance fighters be able to hold off the enemy?

Question 1658

hold over hold sb over hold sth over sb

Answer 1658

(phr v) postpone; show a film, play, etc. for longer than planned The matter was held over until the next meeting. The movie proved so popular it was held over for another week. (phr v) delay sb from leaving The weather held us over in Denver for two days. (phr v) blackmail sb He knows I’ve been in prison and is holding it over me.

Question 1659

hold on hold sth on hold on (to sb/sth)

Answer 1659

(phr v) sustain in a difficult or dangerous situation, used to tell sb to wait or stop If you can just hold on I'll go and get some help. Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. (phr v) keep sth in position The knob is only held on by sticky tape. (phr v) (no passive) keep holding sb/sth He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling.

Question 1660

hold out hold out sth

Answer 1660

(phr v) resist or survive in a dangerous or difficult situation, (supply of sth) last They won't be able to hold out much longer under this sort of bombardment. We can stay here for as long as our supplies hold out. (phr v) offer a possibility, solution, hope, etc.; stretch your hands to offer sth Doctors hold out little hope of her recovering. He held out the keys and I took them.

Question 1661

hold out on

Answer 1661

(phr v) refuse to give help or info Don’t hold out on me – I need to know who did it.

Question 1662

down in the mouth

Answer 1662

(idiom) unhappy and depressed Tim's looking very down in the mouth.

Question 1663

get a move on

Answer 1663

(idiom) hurry We need to get a move on if we're going to catch that train.

Question 1664

slip sb's mind/memory

Answer 1664

(idiom) be forgotten I forgot I'd arranged to meet Richard last night - it completely slipped my mind.

Question 1665

put words in/into sb's mouth

Answer 1665

(idiom) suggest that sb meant one thing when really they meant another Stop putting words in my mouth - I didn't say you looked fat in the red dress - I merely said you looked very slim in the black!

Question 1666

make hay while the sun shines

Answer 1666

(idiom) make good use of an opportunity You said you love him, but why didn't you say yes? If I were in your shoes, I would make hay while the sun shines.

Question 1667

cry over spilt milk

Answer 1667

(idiom) feel said about sth that can't be changed It's no use crying over spilt milk - he's spent all the money, and there's nothing yogive the green light to sthu can do about it.

Question 1668

give the green light to sth

Answer 1668

(idiom) give permission for sb to do sth or for sth to happen The council has given the green light to the new shopping centre.

Question 1669

have an early night

Answer 1669

(idiom) go to bed earlier than usual I'll have an early night today as I'm feeling very tired.

Question 1670

second to none

Answer 1670

(idiom) as good as or better than all others The conditions that these prisoners are kept in are second to none.

Question 1671

hit the nail on the head

Answer 1671

(idiom) say exactly the cause of a problem I think Mick hit the nail on the head when he said that what's lacking in this company is a feeling of confidence.

Question 1672

null and void

Answer 1672

(idiom) having no legal force, invalid The change in the law makes the previous agreement null and void.

Question 1673

every nook and cranny

Answer 1673

(idiom) every part of a place Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad.

Question 1674

every nook and cranny

Answer 1674

(idiom) every part of a place Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad.

Question 1675

moon around

Answer 1675

(phr v) spend time without purpose because of sadness or love She was mooning around the house all weekend.

Question 1676

in excess of

Answer 1676

(phr) more than There will be an increase in tax for those earning in excess of twice the national average wage.

Question 1677

sb has greater depths to them

Answer 1677

(idiom) has a complex personality Mike has greater depths to him than you may think.

Question 1678

from/since time immemorial

Answer 1678

(idiom) for a very long time It was the sort of speech head teachers have delivered to their students since time immemorial.

Question 1679

drop in (on)

Answer 1679

(phr v) visit unexpectedly Drop in whenever you’re in the neighborhood.

Question 1680

getting on for

Answer 1680

(phr) almost There must have been getting on for a hundred people there.

Question 1681

vegan vs vegetarian

Answer 1681

(n) a person who do not eat or use any animal products Vegans get all the protein they need from nuts, seeds, and cereals. (n) a person who do not eat meat Of the four million people who have become vegetarians in this country, nearly two thirds are women.

Question 1682

saucer

Answer 1682

(n) a small plate that goes under a cup She gave the cat a saucer of milk.

Question 1683

hob

Answer 1683

(n) the top part of a cooker where pans can be heated; a similar surface that is built into a kitchen unit and is separate from the oven Most domestic hobs have four gas or electric rings.

Question 1684

go up

Answer 1684

(phr v) if a building goes up, it is built A new factory is going up at the site of the old airport.

Question 1685

go down (with sb)

Answer 1685

(phr v) be received in a particular way by sb The suggestion didn't go down very well with her boss.

Question 1686

go for sb/sth

Answer 1686

(phr v) (sb) attack sb, (sth) choose sth, like or admire, try to get sth, be sold for an amount of money Their dog had to be put to sleep after it went for the postwoman. Instead of butter, I always go for margarine or a low-fat spread. What sort of men do you go for? The Russian relay team will again be going for the gold medal at the Olympic Games. The painting is expected to go for at least a million dollars.

Question 1687

go into

Answer 1687

(phr v) (vehicle) hit sth violently, (vehicle or driver) start moving a particular way, start doing a particular type of work, begin to do sth or behave in a particular way, examine sth in detail, (money, time, effort, etc.) spent on sth or used to do sth Their car was travelling at 50 miles an hour when it went into the tree. The plane had gone into a steep descent. I always wanted to go into nursing. She went into labour at midnight and the baby was born at 8 am. I don’t want to go into the matter now. A great deal of time and effort has gone into ensuring that the event runs smoothly.

Question 1688

go round

Answer 1688

(phr v) turn round in a circle, enough for everyone to have at least one, often behave in a particular way, (somewhere) spread from person to person, (to) visit sb or a place that is near go around in a circle There aren't enough chairs to go around. It's unprofessional to go around criticizing your colleagues. There's a rumour going around that they're having an affair. I went round to the post office.

Question 1689

go through go through sth

Answer 1689

(phr v) (law, plan, deal) officially accepted or approved, look at or examine sth carefully to find sth, do sth to practice or as a test, experience a particular process, experience a difficult or unpleasant situation, use a lot of sth A city council member said that the proposals for the new shopping centre were unlikely to go through. I'm going through my wardrobe and throwing out all the clothes I don't wear any more. Why don't we go through the whole demonstration once more? Candidates must go through a process of selection. You'd think his children would be more sympathetic towards him after all he's gone through. Before I gave up coffee, I was going through five cups a day.

Question 1690

add insult to injury

Answer 1690

(idiom) add fuel to the fire The President said he wouldn’t add fuel to the fire by commenting without knowing all the facts.

Question 1691

make inroads in/into sth

Answer 1691

(idiom) have a noticeable and direct influence on sth The government is definitely making inroads into the problem of unemployment.

Question 1692

for/to all intents and purposes

Answer 1692

(idiom) used to say that sth has the same effect or result as sth else The two items are, for all intents and purposes, identical.

Question 1693

in the interest(s) of sth

Answer 1693

(idiom) in order to help or achieve sth New work practices have been introduced in the interest of efficiency.

Question 1694

in the interim

Answer 1694

(idiom) in the time between two periods or events She plans to move to London permanently next year, but will visit regularly in the interim.

Question 1695

take issue with sb/sth

Answer 1695

(idiom) strongly disagree with sb/sth I take issue with parents who push their children too hard.

Question 1696

have/get itchy feet

Answer 1696

(idiom) want to travel or do sth different After three years in the job she began to get itchy feet.

Question 1697

do justice to sb/sth or do sb/sth justice

Answer 1697

(idiom) treat sb/sth in a way that is fair and shows their or its true qualities This postcard doesn't do justice to the wonderful scenery. He didn’t play as well as he can, but to do him justice, it was his first game since his injury.

Question 1698

drink to sb's health drink a toast to sb

Answer 1698

(idiom) drink to wish sb good health We drank a toast to the company and its future success.

Question 1699

safe in the knowledge

Answer 1699

(idiom) confident because you know that sth is true or will happen She went out safe in the knowledge that she looked fabulous.

Question 1700

tie sb (up) in knots

Answer 1700

(idiom) make sb upset, worried, or confused She ties herself in knots trying to reconcile the dad who rarely visits with the dad who delights in her company. The Director of Studies tied me up in knots by asking tricky questions.

Question 1701

in a jiffy

Answer 1701

(idiom) very soon I'll be with you in a jiffy.

Question 1702

jog sb's memory

Answer 1702

(idiom) make sb remember sth The police showed him a photo to try to jog his memory about what had happened on the night of the robbery.

Question 1703

in jeopardy

Answer 1703

(idiom) in danger The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill.

Question 1704

on an even kneel

Answer 1704

(idiom) regular and well-balanced and not likely to change suddenly The new manager succeeded in putting the business back on an even keel.

Question 1705

jump for joy

Answer 1705

(idiom) be extremely happy "So how did Robert take the news?" "He didn't exactly jump for joy."

Question 1706

reverse judgment

Answer 1706

(idiom) postpone giving an opinion before more is known I thought I'd reserve judgment until he'd finished his presentation.

Question 1707

rough justice/luck

Answer 1707

(idiom) sth happened to you that is severe or unfair It seems like rough justice that he should lose his house as well as his wife.

Question 1708

on a knife edge

Answer 1708

(idiom) in a difficult and uncertain situation At the moment the election seems balanced on a knife edge.

Question 1709

knock sb dead

Answer 1709

(idiom) impress sb very much You look fabulous - you'll knock 'em dead tonight.

Question 1710

homegrown

Answer 1710

(adj) from your own garden, belongs to or was developed in your own country homegrown vegetables She's a homegrown talent.

Question 1711

originator

Answer 1711

(n) a pioneer He is best known as the originator of a long-running TV series.

Question 1712

grower

Answer 1712

(n) a person who grows large amounts of a particular plant or crop in order to sell them, a plant that grows in a particular way All our vegetables are supplied by local growers. The new varieties of wheat are good growers even in poor soil.

Question 1713

preparatory

Answer 1713

(adj) done in order to get ready for sth Differences over these issues narrowed during the prepartory meetings.

Question 1714

saviour

Answer 1714

(n) a person who saves sb from danger The people clearly saw her as their saviour.

Question 1715

at sb's request at the request of sb

Answer 1715

(phr) used to say that sb will be done because sb has asked for it No photographs of the girl were printed, at the request of her family.

Question 1716

health food

Answer 1716

(n) food that is good for health

Question 1717

in vogue

Answer 1717

(idiom) fashionable The French style of dress is in vogue just now.

Question 1718

on second thoughts

Answer 1718

(idiom) used when you want to change a decision you have made Can I have a cup of coffee, please? - Actually, on second thoughts, I'll have a beer.

Question 1719

on leave

Answer 1719

(idiom) absent from work or duty with permission He's on two weeks leave.

Question 1720

at a (rough) guess

Answer 1720

(idiom) used to say that you are guessing sth and aren't certain At a rough guess, I would say I earned twice as much in the first six months of last year as I did in the same period this year.

Question 1721

careful with careful of/about

Answer 1721

(adj) +sth Please be careful with my glasses. (adj) +doing sth/what to do I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating.

Question 1722

muddle sb/sth up

Answer 1722

(phr v) mistake sb/sth for sb/sth, arrange things in the wrong order I often muddle up Richard with his brother. It's easy to muddle up some Spanish and Italian words. I've arranged the books alphabetically so don't muddle them up.

Question 1723

notify sb of sth notify sth to sb

Answer 1723

(v) officially tell sb about sth The school is required to notify parents of their children failure to come to school. Has he notify the decisions to the employees?

Question 1724

militate against sth

Answer 1724

(phr v) reduce sth's possbility of happening or succeeding The complexity and costliness of the judicial system militate against justice for the individual.

Question 1725

mean to sb/with sth

Answer 1725

(adj) selfish My landlord's very mean with the heating - it's only on for two hours each day.

Question 1726

make much/more/enough of sth

Answer 1726

(phr v) give a particular level of value or importance to sth You should make more of your computer skills on the application form.

Question 1727

make sth of sb/sth

Answer 1727

(phr v) understand the meaning or character of sb/sth Can you make anything of this information?

Question 1728

note (for)

Answer 1728

(adj) known by many people because of particular characteristics Summerhill school was noted for its progressive policies.

Question 1729

peer (+prep)

Answer 1729

(v) look carefully or with difficulty, usually due to poor eyesight or darkness When no one answered the door, she peered through the window to see if anyone was there. He peered closely at the photograph.

Question 1730

impair

Answer 1730

(v) spoil sth, make it weaker and less effective A recurring knee injury may have impaired his chances of winning the tournament.

Question 1731

scrutinise

Answer 1731

(v) look at sth carefully in order to find out sth He scrutinized the men's faces carefully, trying to work out who was lying.

Question 1732

inspect

Answer 1732

(v) look closely at sb/sth to check if things are as they should be Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them.

Question 1733

harass

Answer 1733

(v) annoy or upset sb repeatedly, make repeated attacks on an enemy Our convoys are being contiually harassed by enemy submarines She claims she has been sexually harassed at work.

Question 1734

pester

Answer 1734

(v) asking sb for sth repeated in an annoying way John has been pestering her to go out with him all month.

Question 1735

get on at

Answer 1735

(phr v) criticize sb repeatedly My wife is always getting on at me.

Question 1736

chip

Answer 1736

(v) break a small piece off sth by accident I wish my nail polish wouldn't keep chipping.

Question 1737

snap

Answer 1737

(v) make sth thin break suddenly with a sharp sound You'll snap that ruler if you bend it too far.

Question 1738

shatter

Answer 1738

(v) (cause sth to) break suddenly into very small pieces The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.

Question 1739

bluff your way into/out of sth

Answer 1739

(phr) get yourself into/out of a situation by deceiving people How did Mina manage to bluff her way into that job? He's one of those people who is very good at bluffing their way out of trouble.

Question 1740

crack

Answer 1740

(v) (cause sth to) break without dividing into seperate parts (làm mẻ) He has cracked a bone in his arm.

Question 1741

crack

Answer 1741

(v) (cause sth to) break without dividing into seperate parts (làm mẻ) He has cracked a bone in his arm.

Question 1742

glimpse a cow out of/from a moving train

Answer 1742

(phr) see sth briefly

Question 1743

keep sb in

Answer 1743

(phr v) make a child stay inside as a punishment, or to make sb stay in hospital They kept her in overnight for observation.

Question 1744

keep at sth

Answer 1744

(phr v) continue working or doing sth I kept at it and finally finished at three this morning.

Question 1745

keep back (from sb/sth) keep sth back

Answer 1745

(phr v) stay at a distance from sb/sth, (keep sb back from sb/sth) make sb stay at a distance from sb/sth Keep well back from the road. Barriers were built to keep back the flood water. (phr v) give detention, be forced to learn a grade again, prevent a feeling from being expressed, keep an amount of sth for later use, (from sb) refuse to tell sb sth She was unable to keep back her tears. He kept back half the money for himself. I'm sure she's keeping something back from us.

Question 1746

keep down keep sb down keep sth down

Answer 1746

(phr v) hide by not standing up straight Keep down! You mustn't let anyone see you. (phr v) restrict sb's freedom or power It's all part of a conspiracy to keep women down. (phr v) prevent sth from increasing, eat or drink without vomiting I'm going to sleep, so will you try to keep the noise down? On the day after her operation, she couldn't keep anything down.

Question 1747

keep in with

Answer 1747

(phr v) continually to be friendly with sb as they are helpful I like to keep in with my ex-employer, you never know when you might need a reference.

Question 1748

keep on (at sb) (about sb/sth)

Answer 1748

(phr v) speak to sb in an annoying way about sb/sth I'll do it—just don't keep on at me about it!

Question 1749

keep to something

Answer 1749

(phr v) continue with your plan, stick to a particular subject I think we should keep to our original plan. For heaven's sake let's keep to the point or we'll never reach any decisions.

Question 1750

land sb in sth

Answer 1750

(phr v) cause sb to be in a difficult situation Revealing confidential information to a rival company could land you in serious trouble with your boss.

Question 1751

land in

Answer 1751

(phr v) unexpectedly end up in He'll land up in hospital if he carries on drinking like that.

Question 1752

a bitter pill (to swallow)

Answer 1752

(idiom) sth unpleasant but must be accepted Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.

Question 1753

against all (the) odds

Answer 1753

(phr v) if you do or achieve sth against all (the) odds, you do achieve it although chances were low Against all the odds, he recovered.

Question 1754

fall into place

Answer 1754

(idiom) happen in a satisfactory way, become organized or clear If you plan the project well, then everything should fall into place. Once I discovered that the woman was his sister, everything fell into place.

Question 1755

lay sth aside

Answer 1755

(phr v) stop doing sth temporarily to focus on sth else, save sth for future He's temporarily laid aside some quite interesting projects to write the script. She's trying to lay sth aside for her retirement.

Question 1756

lay into sb

Answer 1756

(phr v) attack sb physically, criticize sb aggressively In the middle of the meeting she suddenly laid into him for no apparent reason.

Question 1757

let yourself in for sth

Answer 1757

(phr v) become involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation without intending to Do you realize how much extra work you're letting yourself in for?

Question 1758

let sb in on sth

Answer 1758

(phr v) tell sb a secret, allow sb to become involved in sth that very few people are involved in Debbie agreed to let me in on her plans.

Question 1759

let on

Answer 1759

(phr v) tell a secret Debbie agreed to let me in on her plans.

Question 1760

get the wrong end of the stick

Answer 1760

(idiom) not understand a situation correctly Her friend saw us arrive at the party together and got the wrong end of the stick.

Question 1761

golden opportunity

Answer 1761

(idiom) a very good opportunity This was a golden opportunity for her to gain some useful work experience.

Question 1762

grease sb's palm

Answer 1762

(idiom) bribe sb I greased my brother's palm to stop him from telling Mom that I had a party while she was away.

Question 1763

grow out of sth

Answer 1763

(idiom) become too big to fit into clothes, (ideas) develop from sth, stop having an interest or a way of behaving as you become older He's already grown out of his school uniform. Lucas says he wants to join the army when he turns 18, but I hope he'll grow out of the idea. The idea for the story grew out of a strange experience I had last year.

Question 1764

have no option (but to do sth)

Answer 1764

(phr) have to do sth because you have no other choices After her appalling behaviour, we had no option but to dismiss her.

Question 1765

in the offing

Answer 1765

(idiom) likely to appear or happen soon I hear there are more staff changes

Question 1766

off the point

Answer 1766

(idiom) irrelevant I want you to stop speaking off the point as we need to make decisions as soon as possible.

Question 1766

once and for all

Answer 1766

(idiom) completely and finally We have to decide, once and for all, whether we want to ask Dad for money.

Question 1767

incivility

Answer 1767

(n) rudeness Mrk's incivility to customers led to his finallly being dismissed.

Question 1768

so much as

Answer 1768

(idiom) but rather I didn’t listen so much as survive the conversation.