Newspaper Vocab

Question 1

amp someone up

Answer 1

to get someone excited:
She amped up the crowd.

Question 2

keep hold of

> > She told him to keep hold of her hand while they crossed the road.

Answer 2

not to let go of
giữ

Question 3

stay ahead of (someone or something)
» You’ll have to train every single day if you’re going to stay ahead of the other competitors.
» To remain physically in front of someone or something.

Answer 3

• To maintain an advantage over someone or something.
• To remain physically in front of someone or something.

Question 4

repercussion (n) /ˌriːpəˈkʌʃn/
SYNONYM consequence

> > his resignation will have serious repercussions on (for) the firm
The collapse of the company will have repercussions for the whole industry.

Answer 4

(thường số nhiều) tác động trở lại; hậu quả
sự dội lại; tiếng vọng

Question 5

irrespective of /ɪrɪˈspektɪv əv/

SYNONYM regardless of

> > Everyone gets the same amount, irrespective of age.

Answer 5

​without considering something or being influenced by it

Question 6

blow off some steam
»I just needed to walk to blow off steam

Answer 6

giải tỏa căng thẳng hay giận giữ (ví dụ như nói chuyện với ai đó, tham gia các hoạt động thư giãn, giải trí…)

Question 7

Keep in shape / Stay in shape
» Residents often walk, one of the easiest ways to stay in shape for longer and maintain good physical health

Answer 7

keep fit

Question 8

be big on something
» I’m not very big on classical music.

Answer 8

to like something very much:

Question 9

not be someone’s cup of tea
» Thanks for inviting me, but ballet isn’t really my cup of tea.

Answer 9

If something is not your cup of tea, it is not the type of thing that you like:

Question 10

synopsis /sɪˈnɑːp.sɪs/

Answer 10

a short description of the contents of something such as a film or book