Part 1 Flashcards
ability
noun
[/əˈbɪləti/]
1. the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
-> People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.
2. a level of skill or intelligence
-> Their athletic ability is stunning.
khả năng
able
adjective
[/ˈeɪbl/]
1. having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
-> You must be able to speak French for this job.
2. intelligent; good at something
-> She’s the ablest student in the class.
có thể
abroad
adverb
[/əˈbrɔːd/]
1. in or to a foreign country
-> to go/travel/live/study abroad
2. being talked about or felt by many people
-> There was news abroad that a change was coming.
3. outside; outdoors
ở nước ngoài
accept
verb
[/əkˈsept/]
1. to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
2. to agree to or approve of something
-> He asked me to marry him and I accepted.
3. to take payment in a particular form
4. to admit that you are responsible or to blame for something
5. to continue in a difficult situation without complaining, because you realize that you cannot change it
6. to make somebody feel welcome and part of a group
7. to believe that something is true
8. to allow somebody to join an organization, attend an institution, use a service, etc.
chấp nhận
accident
noun
[/ˈæksɪdənt/]
1. an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage
-> a car/road/traffic accident
2. something that happens by chance and without an obvious cause
-> Their early arrival was just an accident.
3. a thing or person that is very likely to cause danger or a problem in the future because of the condition it is in or the way they behave
4. people say accidents will happen to tell somebody who has had an accident, for example breaking something, that it does not matter and they should not worry
5. in a way that is not planned or organized
6. a series of unpleasant events caused by bad luck
tai nạn
according to
preposition
[/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tə/]
1. as stated or reported by somebody/something
-> According to Mick, it’s a great movie.
2. following, agreeing with or depending on something
-> The work was done according to her instructions.
3. to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
dựa theo
accused
noun
[/ði əˈkjuːzd/]
1. a person who is on trial for committing a crime
-> The accused was found innocent.
bị buộc tội
act
noun
[/ækt/]
1. a particular thing that somebody does
-> Other manufacturers are getting in on the act, creating their own versions of the popular toy.
2. a law that has been passed by a parliament
-> You have committed a serious criminal act.
3. a way of behaving that is not sincere but is intended to have a particular effect on others
-> a circus/comedy/magic act
4. one of the main divisions of a play, an opera, etc.
-> They were one of rock’s most impressive live acts.
5. a performance, especially one of several short pieces of entertainment in a show
6. a performer or group of musicians
7. an event caused by natural forces beyond human control, such as a storm, a flood or an earthquake
8. to be/become involved in an activity that somebody else has started, especially to get something for yourself
9. to start behaving in a moral or responsible way
10. to go away or be impossible to find when people need or want you
11. to organize yourself and your activities in a more effective way in order to achieve something
12. a person or event that is so good or successful at something that it will be difficult for anyone/anything else coming after them to be as good or successful
13. while you are doing something
14. to tell somebody with force that they must not do something
hành động
activation
noun
[/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃn/]
1. the act of making something such as a device or chemical process start working
-> The activation of several target genes results in two major effects.
kích hoạt
actual
adjective
[/ˈæktʃuəl/]
1. used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact
-> James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older.
2. used to emphasize the most important part of something
-> The rehearsal was fabulous, the actual performance even better.
thật sự
adoption
noun
[/əˈdɑːpʃn/]
1. the act of adopting a child; the fact of being adopted
-> She put the baby up for adoption.
2. the decision to start using something such as an idea, a plan or a name
-> The widespread adoption of new information technology could save $162 billion a year.
3. the act of choosing somebody as a candidate for an election
-> his adoption as the Labour candidate
nhận con nuôi
advanced
adjective
[/ədˈvænst/]
1. having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
-> Scientists are working on highly advanced technology to replace fossil fuels.
2. at a high or difficult level
-> He hopes to pursue an advanced degree in economics.
3. at a late stage of development
-> the advanced stages of the disease
4. used in polite expressions to describe somebody as ‘very old’
trình độ cao
advantage
noun
[/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/]
1. a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people
-> a distinct/significant/huge advantage
2. a quality of something that makes it better or more useful
-> Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages.
3. the first point scored after a score of 40–40
-> Advantage Miss Stephens.
4. to give you an advantage; to change a situation in a way that gives you an advantage
5. to make use of something well; to make use of an opportunity
6. to make use of somebody/something in a way that is unfair or dishonest
7. in a way that shows the best of somebody/something
8. to use or change a bad situation so that it helps you
lợi thế
adverse
adjective
[/ədˈvɜːrs/]
1. negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result
-> adverse change/circumstances/weather conditions
bất lợi
advertise
verb
[/ˈædvərtaɪz/]
1. to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it
-> If you want to attract customers you need to advertise.
2. to let people know that something is going to happen, or that a job is available by giving details about it in a newspaper, on a notice in a public place, on the internet, etc.
-> Sellers pay upfront to advertise.
3. to show or tell something about yourself to other people
-> I wouldn’t advertise the fact that you don’t have a work permit.
Quảng cáo
advertisement
noun
[/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/]
1. a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
-> a newspaper/television advertisement
2. an example of something that shows its good qualities
-> Dirty streets and homelessness are no advertisement for a prosperous society.
3. the act of advertising something and making it public
-> We are employing an assistant to help with the advertisement of the group’s activities.
quảng cáo
affair
noun
[/əˈfer/]
1. events that are of public interest or political importance
-> This state of affairs can no longer be ignored.
2. an event that people are talking about or describing in a particular way
-> world/international affairs
3. a sexual relationship between two people, usually when one or both of them are already in a relationship with somebody else
-> How I spend my money is my affair.
4. matters connected with a person’s private business and financial situation
5. a thing that somebody is responsible for (and that other people should not be interested in)
6. an object that is unusual or difficult to describe
7. a situation
công việc
afraid
adjective
[/əˈfreɪd/]
1. feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer
-> Don’t be afraid.
2. worried about what might happen
-> She was afraid of upsetting her parents.
3. worried or frightened that something unpleasant, dangerous, etc. will happen to a particular person or thing
-> I’m not afraid for me, but for the baby.
4. used as a polite way of telling somebody something that is unpleasant or disappointing, or that you are sorry about
sợ
after
adverb
[/ˈæftər/]
1. later in time; afterwards
-> That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he’d died.
sau đó
again
adverb
[/əˈɡen/]
1. one more time; on another occasion
-> This must never happen again.
2. showing that somebody/something is in the same place or state that they were in originally
-> We’re very happy to be here together again.
3. added to an amount that is already there
-> The cost is about half as much again as it was two years ago.
4. used to show that a comment or fact is connected with what you have just said
-> And again, we must think of the cost.
5. used to introduce a fact or an opinion that contrasts with what you have just said
-> We might buy it but then again we might not.
6. used when you ask somebody to tell you something or repeat something that you think they have told you already
-> What was the name again?
7. from time to time; occasionally
8. used to ask somebody to serve you the same drink as before
9. often; on many or all occasions
lại
agriculture
noun
[/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/]
1. the science or practice of farming
-> The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade.
nông nghiệp
aircraft
noun
[/ˈerkræft/]
1. any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers
-> fighter/transport/military aircraft
phi cơ
alike
adverb
[/əˈlaɪk/]
1. in a very similar way
-> They tried to treat all their children alike.
2. used after you have referred to two people or groups, to mean ‘both’ or ‘equally’
-> Good management benefits employers and employees alike.
3. used to say that you and another person must both be very clever because you have had the same idea or agree about something
4. used to say that everyone should share things equally and in a fair way
như nhau
alive
adjective
[/əˈlaɪv/]
1. living; not dead
-> Is your mother still alive?
2. full of emotion, excitement, activity, etc.
-> Ed was alive with happiness.
3. continuing to exist
-> to keep a tradition alive
4. full of living or moving things
-> The pool was alive with goldfish.
5. aware of something; knowing something exists and is important
-> to be alive to the dangers/facts/possibilities
6. very active, healthy or popular
7. still living and not injured or harmed
8. still popular or successful
9. to make something interesting
10. to become interesting and exciting
11. to become busy and full of activity
12. to show interest in something and become excited about it
13. to criticize or punish somebody severely because you are extremely angry with them
14. to defeat somebody completely in an argument, a competition, etc.
15. to bite somebody many times
còn sống
all
pronoun
[/ɔːl/]
1. the whole number or amount
-> All of the food has gone.
2. the only thing; everything
-> All I want is peace and quiet.
3. most important of all; especially
4. despite what has been said or expected
5. used when you are explaining something, or giving a reason
6. everything you have
7. when everything is considered
8. having two or more uses, functions, etc.
9. also; included; in addition
10. as well; too
11. used to emphasize how extreme a quality or action is
12. in any way; to any degree
13. to kill yourself
14. despite
15. used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody
16. as a total
17. used as a polite reply to an expression of thanks
18. to kill yourself
tất cả
all right
adjective
[/ɔːl ˈraɪt/]
1. acceptable; in an acceptable manner
-> Is the coffee all right?
2. safe and well
-> I hope the children are all right.
3. only just good enough
-> Your work is all right but I’m sure you could do better.
4. that can be allowed
-> Are you sure it’s all right for me to leave early?
5. used to emphasize that there is no doubt about something
-> ‘Are you sure it’s her?’ ‘Oh, it’s her all right.’
6. a person that you think is sexually attractive
7. used by or about somebody who is happy with their own life and does not care about other people’s problems
8. used to say that a performance, an event, etc. will be successful even if the preparations for it have not gone well
9. used to refuse an offer or invitation, especially one that you think is unreasonable or not very good
được rồi
all right
adverb
[/ɔːl ˈraɪt/]
1. acceptable; in an acceptable manner
-> Is the coffee all right?
2. safe and well
-> I hope the children are all right.
3. only just good enough
-> Your work is all right but I’m sure you could do better.
4. that can be allowed
-> Are you sure it’s all right for me to leave early?
5. used to emphasize that there is no doubt about something
-> ‘Are you sure it’s her?’ ‘Oh, it’s her all right.’
6. a person that you think is sexually attractive
7. used by or about somebody who is happy with their own life and does not care about other people’s problems
8. used to say that a performance, an event, etc. will be successful even if the preparations for it have not gone well
9. used to refuse an offer or invitation, especially one that you think is unreasonable or not very good
được rồi
allocation
noun
[/ˌæləˈkeɪʃn/]
1. an amount of money, space, etc. that is given to somebody for a particular purpose
-> We have spent our entire allocation for the year.
2. the act of giving something to somebody for a particular purpose
-> the allocation of food to those who need it most
phân bổ
ally
noun
[/ˈælaɪ/]
1. a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war
-> our European/NATO allies
2. a person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician
-> a close ally and friend of the prime minister
3. a person who offers their support to a particular group of people in society that they themselves do not belong to, in order to help ensure their basic rights and ability to be happy and successful in society
-> Fran has been an ally to First Nations people her whole life.
4. the group of countries including the UK and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars
-> the Western Allies
đồng minh
almost
adverb
[/ˈɔːlməʊst/]
1. not quite
-> I like almost all of them.
hầu hết
alone
adjective
[/əˈləʊn/]
1. without any other people
-> Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with.
2. without the help of other people or things
-> It’s hard bringing up children alone.
3. lonely and unhappy or without any friends
-> Carol felt all alone in the world.
4. used after a noun or pronoun to show that the person or thing mentioned is the only one
-> You can’t blame anyone else; you alone made the decision.
5. used after a noun or pronoun to emphasize one particular thing
-> The shoes alone cost £200.
6. to do something without help from anyone
7. to stop annoying somebody or trying to get their attention
8. to stop touching, changing, or moving something
9. used after a statement to emphasize that because the first thing is not true or possible, the next thing cannot be true or possible either
10. to be independent or not connected with other people, organizations or ideas
11. to be not near other objects or buildings
12. used to say that you will have to wait for some time to find out the result of a situation
một mình
alone
adverb
[/əˈləʊn/]
1. without any other people
-> Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with.
2. without the help of other people or things
-> It’s hard bringing up children alone.
3. lonely and unhappy or without any friends
-> Carol felt all alone in the world.
4. used after a noun or pronoun to show that the person or thing mentioned is the only one
-> You can’t blame anyone else; you alone made the decision.
5. used after a noun or pronoun to emphasize one particular thing
-> The shoes alone cost £200.
6. to do something without help from anyone
7. to stop annoying somebody or trying to get their attention
8. to stop touching, changing, or moving something
9. used after a statement to emphasize that because the first thing is not true or possible, the next thing cannot be true or possible either
10. to be independent or not connected with other people, organizations or ideas
11. to be not near other objects or buildings
12. used to say that you will have to wait for some time to find out the result of a situation
một mình
along
adverb
[/əˈlɔːŋ/]
1. forward
-> I was just walking along singing to myself.
2. with somebody
-> We’re going for a swim. Why don’t you come along?
3. towards a better state or position
-> The book’s coming along nicely.
4. in addition to somebody/something; in the same way as somebody/something
dọc theo
alongside
preposition
[/əˌlɔːŋˈsaɪd/]
1. next to or at the side of something
-> A police car pulled up alongside us.
2. together with or at the same time as something/somebody
-> Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle.
bên cạnh
alternative
adjective
[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/]
1. that can be used instead of something else
-> The road was closed so we had to find an alternative route.
2. different from the usual or traditional way in which something is done
-> alternative therapy/treatments
thay thế
alternative
noun
[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/]
1. a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities
-> The car is too expensive so we’re trying to find a cheaper alternative.
thay thế
amid
preposition
[/əˈmɪd/]
1. in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
-> He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
2. surrounded by something
-> The hotel was in a beautiful position amid lemon groves.
ở giữa
among
preposition
[/əˈmʌŋ/]
1. surrounded by somebody/something; in the middle of somebody/something
-> a house among the trees
2. being included or happening in groups of things or people
-> A British woman was among the survivors.
3. used when you are dividing or choosing something, and three or more people or things are involved
-> They divided the money up among their three children.
giữa
anchor
noun
[/ˈæŋkər/]
1. a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place
-> to drop anchor
2. a person or thing that gives somebody a feeling of safety
-> the anchor of the family
3. a person who presents a live radio or television programme and introduces reports by other people; an anchorman or anchorwoman
-> She was questioned by an NBC anchor about her trip.
mỏ neo
animal
noun
[/ˈænɪml/]
1. a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile, an insect or a human
-> the animals and birds of South America
2. any living thing that is not a plant or a human
-> This product has not been tested on animals.
3. any living creature, including humans
-> Humans are the only animals to have developed speech.
4. a person who behaves in a cruel or unpleasant way, or who is very dirty
-> The person who did this is an animal, a brute.
5. a particular type of person, thing, organization, etc.
-> She’s not a political animal.
động vật
anxiety
noun
[/æŋˈzaɪəti/]
1. the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen
-> acute/intense/deep anxiety
2. a mental illness that causes somebody to worry so much that it has a very negative effect on their daily life
-> Some people are feeling the pressure and suffering from anxiety and depression.
3. a worry or fear about something
-> If you’re worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor.
4. a strong feeling of wanting to do something or of wanting something to happen
-> the candidate’s anxiety to win the vote
sự lo lắng
any
determiner
[/ˈeni/]
1. used with uncountable or plural nouns in negative sentences and questions, after if or whether, and after some verbs such as prevent, ban, forbid, etc. to refer to an amount or a number of something, however large or small
-> I didn’t eat any meat.
2. used with singular countable nouns to refer to one of a number of things or people, when it does not matter which one
-> Take any book you like.
3. used to show that somebody/something is special
-> It isn’t just any day—it’s my birthday!
bất kì
any
pronoun
[/ˈeni/]
1. used in negative sentences and in questions and after if or whether to refer to an amount or a number, however large or small
-> We need some more paint; there isn’t any left.
2. one or more of a number of people or things, especially when it does not matter which
-> I’ll take any you don’t want.
3. somebody is not interested or does not agree
bất kì
anyone
pronoun
[/ˈeniwʌn/]
1. used instead of someone in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.
-> Is anyone there?
2. any person at all; it does not matter who
-> Anybody can see that it’s wrong.
3. an important person
-> She wasn’t anyone before she got that job.
bất cứ ai
anything
pronoun
[/ˈeniθɪŋ/]
1. used instead of something in negative sentences and in questions; after if/whether; and after verbs such as prevent, ban, avoid, etc.
-> Would you like anything else?
2. any thing at all, when it does not matter which
-> I’m so hungry, I’ll eat anything.
3. any thing of importance
-> Is there anything (= any truth) in these rumours?
4. definitely not
5. similar to somebody/something
6. very happy, quick, etc.
7. very much
8. used to emphasize that something is not as good, not enough, etc.
9. definitely not
10. or another thing of a similar type
bất cứ điều gì
anyway
adverb
[/ˈeniweɪ/]
1. used when adding something to support an idea or argument
-> It’s too expensive and anyway the colour doesn’t suit you.
2. despite something; even so
-> It’s going to happen anyway, so we won’t object to it.
3. used when changing the subject of a conversation, ending the conversation or returning to a subject
-> So, anyway, back to what I was saying.
4. used to correct or slightly change what you have said
-> I think she’s right. I hope so, anyway.
Dẫu sao thì
apologize
verb
[/əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/]
1. to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem
-> Why should I apologize?
xin lỗi
appeal
verb
[/əˈpiːl/]
1. to make a deeply felt request, especially for something that is needed immediately
-> I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims.
2. to attract or interest somebody
-> The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal.
3. to make a formal request to a court or to somebody in authority for a judgment or a decision to be changed
-> He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder.
4. to try to persuade somebody to do something by suggesting that it is a fair, reasonable or honest thing to do
-> They needed to appeal to his sense of justice.
bắt mắt
appealing
adjective
[/əˈpiːlɪŋ/]
1. attractive or interesting
-> Spending the holidays in Britain wasn’t a prospect that I found particularly appealing.
2. showing that you want people to help you or to show you sympathy
-> ‘Would you really help?’ he said with an appealing look.
hấp dẫn
applicant
noun
[/ˈæplɪkənt/]
1. a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies for it), especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc.
-> There were over 500 applicants for the job.
người xin việc
april
noun
[/ˈeɪprəl/]
1. the fourth month of the year, between March and May
-> She was born in April.
2. a first name for girls
tháng tư
architect
noun
[/ˈɑːrkɪtekt/]
1. a person whose job is designing buildings
-> The house was designed by architect Louis Kahn.
2. a person who is responsible for planning or creating an idea, an event or a situation
-> He was one of the principal architects of the revolution.
3. a person who designs or puts together a program or computer system
-> We are looking for an IT data architect to work within our Systems Architecture team.
kiến trúc sư
arena
noun
[/əˈriːnə/]
1. a place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainment
-> a concert at Wembley Arena
2. an area of activity that interests the public, especially one where there is a lot of opposition between different groups or countries
-> the political/international arena
đấu trường
arguably
adverb
[/ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/]
1. used (often before a comparative or superlative adjective) when you are stating an opinion that you believe you could give reasons to support
-> He is arguably the best actor of his generation.
được cho là
armed
adjective
[/ɑːrmd/]
1. involving the use of weapons
-> an armed robbery
2. carrying a weapon, especially a gun
-> The man is armed and dangerous.
3. knowing something or carrying something that you need in order to help you to perform a task
-> He was armed with all the facts.
4. having many weapons
vũ trang
around
adverb
[/əˈraʊnd/]
1. approximately
-> He arrived around five o’clock.
2. on every side; surrounding somebody/something
-> I could hear laughter all around.
3. moving in a circle
-> How do you make the wheels go around?
4. in a circle or curve to face another way or the opposite way
-> She turned the car around and drove off.
5. measured in a circle
-> an old tree that was at least ten feet around
6. in or to many places
-> We were all running around trying to get ready in time.
7. used to describe activities that have no real purpose
-> There were several young people sitting around looking bored.
8. present in a place; available
-> She must be somewhere around here.
9. active and well known in a sport, profession, etc.
-> a new tennis champion who could be around for a long time
10. to have gained knowledge and experience of the world
xung quanh
around
preposition
[/əˈraʊnd/]
1. surrounding somebody/something; on each side of something
-> The house is built around a central courtyard.
2. on, to or from the other side of somebody/something
-> Our house is just around the corner.
3. in a circle
-> They walked around the lake.
4. in or to many places in an area
-> They walked around the town looking for a place to eat.
5. to fit in with particular people, ideas, etc.
-> I can’t arrange everything around your timetable!
6. in connection with somebody/something
-> He has issues around food and dieting.
xung quanh
artistic
adjective
[/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/]
1. connected with art or artists
-> the artistic works of the period
2. showing a natural skill or pleasure in art, especially being able to paint or draw well
-> artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent
3. done with skill and imagination; attractive or beautiful
-> an artistic arrangement of dried flowers
4. the freedom of artists or writers to change facts in order to make a story, painting, etc. more interesting or beautiful
thuộc về nghệ thuật
artwork
noun
[/ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/]
1. pictures and photographs prepared for books, magazines, etc.
-> Can you let me have the finished artwork for the poster by Friday?
2. a work of art, especially one in a museum; works of art as a group
-> 30 original artworks have gone missing from the museum.
tác phẩm nghệ thuật
aside
adverb
[/əˈsaɪd/]
1. to one side; out of the way
-> She pulled the curtain aside.
2. to be used later
-> We set aside some money for repairs.
3. used to say that except for one thing, something is true
-> Money worries aside, things are going well.
qua một bên
assist
verb
[/əˈsɪst/]
1. to help somebody to do something
-> Anyone willing to assist can contact this number.
2. to help something to happen more easily
-> activities that will assist the decision-making process
hỗ trợ
assistance
noun
[/əˈsɪstəns/]
1. help or support
-> technical/economic/military assistance
hỗ trợ
asylum
noun
[/əˈsaɪləm/]
1. protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons
-> to seek/apply for/be granted asylum
2. a hospital where people who were mentally ill could be cared for, often for a long time
tị nạn
attach
verb
[/əˈtætʃ/]
1. to fasten or join one thing to another
-> I attach a copy of my notes for your information.
2. to send an electronic document with an email
-> I attach a copy of the spreadsheet.
3. to believe that something is important or worth thinking about
-> I attach great importance to this research.
4. to join somebody for a time, sometimes when you are not welcome or have not been invited
-> He attached himself to me at the party and I couldn’t get rid of him.
5. to be connected with somebody/something; to connect something to something
-> No one is suggesting that any health risks attach to this product.
gắn
attachment
noun
[/əˈtætʃmənt/]
1. a document that you send to somebody using email
-> No attachment was included.
2. the act of joining one thing to another; a thing that joins two things together
-> All cars have points for the attachment of safety restraints.
3. a feeling of love for somebody/something
-> a child’s strong attachment to its parents
4. belief in and support for an idea or a set of values
-> the popular attachment to democratic government
5. a tool that you can fix onto a machine, to make it do another job
-> an electric drill with a range of different attachments
6. a short time spent working with an organization such as a hospital, school or part of the armed forces
-> a 4-month training attachment
tập tin đính kèm
attempt
noun
[/əˈtempt/]
1. an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult, often with no success
-> I passed my driving test at the first attempt.
2. an act of trying to kill somebody
-> Someone has made an attempt on the president’s life.
3. an effort to do better than something, such as a very good performance in sport
-> his attempt on the world land speed record
4. a thing that you produce as a result of trying to make or achieve something
-> She picked her first attempt at a letter out of the bin.
nỗ lực
attend
verb
[/əˈtend/]
1. to be present at an event
-> We’d like as many people as possible to attend.
2. to go regularly to a place
-> Our children attend the same school.
3. to pay attention to what somebody is saying or to what you are doing
-> She hadn’t been attending during the lesson.
4. to happen at the same time as something
-> She dislikes the loss of privacy that attends TV celebrity.
5. to be with somebody and help them
-> The president was attended by several members of his staff.
tham gia
attendance
noun
[/əˈtendəns/]
1. the act of being present at a place, for example at school
-> Attendance at these lectures is not compulsory.
2. the number of people present at an organized event
-> high/low/falling/poor attendances
3. to be present at a special event
4. to be with or near somebody in order to help them if necessary
5. to be with somebody and do things to help and please them
6. to check who is present and who is not present at a place and to mark this information on a list of names
sự tham dự
attract
verb
[/əˈtrækt/]
1. if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
-> I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad.
2. to have a sexual or romantic interest in somebody
-> I am not attracted to him at all.
3. to make somebody/something come somewhere or take part in something
-> Officials hope to attract more tourists to the area.
4. to make people have a particular reaction
-> This proposal has attracted a lot of interest.
5. if a magnet or gravity attracts something, it makes it move towards it
6. used to say that people who are very different are often attracted to each other
thu hút
attribute
verb
[/əˈtrɪbjuːt/]
1. to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing
-> She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.
2. to say or believe that somebody is responsible for doing something, especially for saying, writing or painting something
-> This play is usually attributed to Shakespeare.
3. to regard a quality or feature as belonging to somebody/something
-> The committee refused to attribute blame without further information.
thuộc tính
aunt
noun
[/ænt/]
1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle or aunt
-> Aunt Alice
2. used by children, with a first name, to address a woman who is a friend of their parents
dì
autumn
noun
[/ˈɔːtəm/]
1. the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes colder
-> in the autumn of 2010
mùa thu
availability
noun
[/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/]
1. the fact that something is possible to get, buy or find
-> the availability of cheap flights
2. the fact that somebody is free to see or talk to people
-> Check her availability before you schedule the meeting.
khả dụng
available
adjective
[/əˈveɪləbl/]
1. that you can get, buy or find
-> available resources/data
2. free to see or talk to people
-> Will she be available this afternoon?
3. not currently involved in a sexual or romantic relationship
-> the pool of available singles
có sẵn
average
noun
[/ˈævərɪdʒ/]
1. the result of adding several amounts together, finding a total, and dividing the total by the number of amounts
-> The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6.
2. a level that is usual
-> Temperatures are above average for the time of year.
3. the principle that one thing will happen as often as another if you try enough times
trung bình
avoid
verb
[/əˈvɔɪd/]
1. to prevent something bad from happening
-> to avoid conflict/confrontation
2. to keep away from somebody/something; to try not to do something
-> He’s been avoiding me all week.
3. to prevent yourself from hitting something
-> The car swerved to avoid a cat.
4. to try very hard not to meet somebody, do something, etc.
5. to do/avoid doing something that is a mistake but that seems at first to be a good idea
tránh xa
awareness
noun
[/əˈwernəs/]
1. knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important
-> an awareness of the importance of eating a healthy diet
2. interest in and concern about a particular situation or area of interest
-> environmental awareness
nhận thức
awkward
adjective
[/ˈɔːkwərd/]
1. making you feel embarrassed
-> There was an awkward silence.
2. difficult to deal with
-> Don’t ask awkward questions.
3. not convenient
-> Have I come at an awkward time?
4. difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design
-> This box is very awkward for one person to carry.
5. not moving in an easy way; not comfortable
-> He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward.
vụng về
back
verb
[/bæk/]
1. to encourage somebody or give them help; to give financial support to somebody/something
2. to support and agree with somebody/something
-> Her parents backed her in her choice of career.
3. to help prove that something is true
-> Local residents are enthusiastically backing the campaign to save the library.
4. to bet money on a horse in a race, a team in a competition, etc.
-> All complaints must be backed by evidence.
5. to play or sing music that supports the main singer or instrument
6. to move or make something move backwards
7. to cover the back of something in order to support or protect it
8. to be located behind something
9. to support somebody/something that is not successful
mặt sau
bad
adjective
[/bæd/]
1. unpleasant; full of problems
-> You’ll save fifty dollars, which can’t be bad, can it?
2. of poor quality; below an acceptable standard
-> I have some bad news for you, I’m afraid.
3. serious; severe
-> Really, it was too bad of you to be so late.
4. not appropriate in a particular situation
5. morally unacceptable
6. not behaving well
7. not able to do something well or in an acceptable way
8. harmful; causing or likely to cause damage
9. not healthy; painful
10. not safe to eat because it has decayed (= started to be destroyed by natural processes)
11. the state of feeling annoyed or angry
12. to feel guilty or sorry about something
13. to feel or look ill
14. good; excellent
15. used to try to persuade somebody to agree that something is good
16. to be very much in love
17. quite good; better than you expected
18. used to say ‘bad luck’ or ‘it’s a shame’ when you do not really mean it
19. a shame; a pity
20. annoying
xấu
bank
noun
[/bæŋk/]
1. an organization that provides various financial services, for example keeping or lending money
-> Without support from the Bank of Mum and Dad, they could find themselves locked out of the housing market.
2. a supply of money or things that are used as money in some games, especially those in which gambling is involved
-> I don’t have much money in the bank at the end of the month.
3. an amount of something that is collected; a place where something is stored ready for use
4. a place or container where something may be placed for recycling
5. the side of a river, canal, etc. and the land near it
6. a raised area of ground that slopes at the sides, often at the edge of something or dividing something
7. an artificial slope built at the side of a road, so that cars can drive fast around bends
8. a mass of cloud, snow, etc., especially one formed by the wind
9. a row or series of similar objects, especially machines
10. financial support from your parents, especially when you are an adult
11. to make a lot of money easily and feel very pleased about it
12. if you say something won’t break the bank, you mean that it won’t cost a lot of money, or more than you can afford
ngân hàng
base
noun
[/beɪs/]
1. the lowest part of something, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands
-> I am confident this contract covers all the bases.
2. the main place where you live or stay or where a business operates from
-> The lamp has a heavy base.
3. a place where an army, a navy, etc. operates from
-> All we got was base pay—we didn’t reach profitability levels to award a bonus.
4. the people, activity, etc. from which somebody/something gets most of their support, income, power, etc.
5. the pay that you get before anything extra is added
6. an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. from which something is developed
7. the first or main part of a substance to which other things are added
8. a chemical substance, for example an alkali, that can combine with an acid to form a salt
9. a number on which a system of counting and expressing numbers is built up, for example 10 in the decimal system and 2 in the binary system
10. one of the four positions that a player must reach in order to score points
11. to consider and deal with all the things that could happen or could be needed when you are arranging something
12. to fail to make a successful start in a project, relationship, etc.; to fail to get through the first stage
13. completely wrong about something
14. to make contact with somebody again
căn cứ
base
verb
[/beɪs/]
1. to use a particular city, town, etc. as the main place for a business, holiday, etc.
-> The organization is now based in Geneva.
căn cứ
basis
noun
[/ˈbeɪsɪs/]
1. the way things are organized or arranged; how often something happens
-> We are in contact on a regular basis.
2. the reason why people take a particular action
-> She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
3. the important facts, ideas or events that support something and that it can develop from
-> The basis of a good marriage is trust.
nền tảng
beach
noun
[/biːtʃ/]
1. an area of sand or small stones (called shingle), next to the sea or a lake
-> tourists sunbathing on the beach
bãi biển
beam
noun
[/biːm/]
1. a line of light, electromagnetic waves or particles
-> narrow beams of light/sunlight
2. a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used to support weight, especially as part of the roof in a building
-> The cottage had exposed oak beams.
3. a wooden bar that is used in the sport of gymnastics for people to move and balance on
-> The gymnast performed a somersault on the beam.
4. a wide and happy smile
-> a beam of satisfaction
5. not correct; wrong
chùm tia
beast
noun
[/biːst/]
1. an animal, especially one that is large or dangerous, or one that is unusual
-> wild/savage/ferocious beasts
2. a person who is cruel and whose behaviour shows a lack of control
-> The beast in her wanted to destroy his house.
3. an unpleasant person or thing
-> The maths exam was a real beast.
4. a thing of a particular kind
-> His new guitar is a very expensive beast.
quái thú
bedroom
noun
[/ˈbedruːm/]
1. a room for sleeping in
-> the spare/guest bedroom
2. having the number of bedrooms mentioned
-> a three-bedroomed house
phòng ngủ
beef
noun
[/biːf/]
1. meat that comes from a cow
-> roast beef
2. a complaint
-> What’s his latest beef?
thịt bò
beer
noun
[/bɪr/]
1. an alcoholic drink made from malt with hops added to give it taste. There are many types of beer.
-> a pint/can/bottle of beer
2. a glass, bottle or can of beer
-> Shall we have a beer?
bia
beginning
noun
[/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/]
1. the time when something starts; the first part of an event, a story, etc.
-> A story has to have a beginning, middle, and end.
2. the first or early ideas, signs or stages of something
-> Did democracy have its beginnings in ancient Greece?
3. the first sign of something ending
sự khởi đầu
behalf
noun
[/bɪˈhæf/]
1. in order to help somebody
-> He began a petition in behalf of the farmers.
2. as the representative of somebody or instead of them
-> They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers.
3. in order to help somebody
-> Don’t worry on my behalf.
4. because of somebody; for somebody
thay mặt
believe
verb
[/bɪˈliːv/]
1. to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
-> Believe it or not, he asked me to marry him!
2. to think that something is true or possible, although you are not completely certain
-> I don’t believe you!
3. to have the opinion that something is right or true
4. used to say that you are surprised or annoyed at something
5. to have a religious faith
6. used to introduce information that is true but that may surprise people
7. used to emphasize that you strongly believe what you are saying
8. used to tell somebody that something is definitely not true
9. to make somebody believe/understand something
10. used to say that you are surprised or annoyed about something
11. used to say that you think somebody is stupid if they believe that something is true
12. to pretend that something is true
13. to be very surprised at something you hear/see
14. used to say that somebody will have to believe that something is true when they see it, although they do not think it is true now
15. used to show that you are surprised and annoyed about something
16. used to tell somebody that something is definitely true
tin tưởng
below
adverb
[/bɪˈləʊ/]
1. at or to a lower level, position or place
-> They live on the floor below.
2. at a lower rank
-> This ruling applies to the ranks of Inspector and below.
3. lower than zero
-> The thermometer had dropped to a record 40 below (= −40 degrees).
dưới
beneficial
adjective
[/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/]
1. improving a situation; having a helpful or useful effect
-> A good diet is beneficial to health.
có lợi
besides
preposition
[/bɪˈsaɪdz/]
1. in addition to somebody/something; apart from somebody/something
-> We have lots of things in common besides music.
bên cạnh đó
best
adjective
[/best/]
1. of the most excellent type or quality
-> That’s the best movie I’ve ever seen!
2. giving most pleasure; happiest
-> Those were the best years of my life.
3. most suitable or appropriate
-> What’s the best way to cook steak?
tốt nhất
betray
verb
[/bɪˈtreɪ/]
1. to give information about somebody/something to an enemy
-> He was offered money to betray his colleagues.
2. to hurt somebody who trusts you, especially by lying to or about them or telling their secrets to other people
-> She felt betrayed when she found out the truth about him.
3. to ignore your principles or beliefs in order to achieve something or gain an advantage for yourself
-> He has been accused of betraying his former socialist ideals.
4. to tell somebody or make them aware of a piece of information, a feeling, etc., usually without meaning to
-> His voice betrayed the worry he was trying to hide.
phản bội
better
adverb
[/ˈbetər/]
1. in a more excellent or pleasant way; not as badly
-> She sings much better than I do.
2. more; to a greater degree
-> You’ll like her when you know her better.
3. used to suggest that something would be a suitable or appropriate thing to do
-> The money could be better spent on more urgent cases.
4. to have more money
5. used to say that somebody is/would be happier or more satisfied because they are/if they were in a particular position or doing a particular thing
6. used to say that while one thing is good, another thing is even better
7. used to tell somebody what you think they should do
tốt hơn
bill
noun
[/bɪl/]
1. a document that shows how much you owe somebody for goods or services
-> Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.
2. a piece of paper that shows how much you have to pay for the food and drinks that you have had in a restaurant
-> the phone/electricity/gas bill
3. a piece of paper money
-> Let’s ask for the bill.
4. a written suggestion for a new law that is presented to a country’s parliament so that its members can discuss it
5. a programme of entertainment at a theatre, etc.
6. a notice in a public place to advertise an event
7. the hard pointed or curved outer part of a bird’s mouth
8. having the type of bill mentioned
9. the stiff front part of a cap that sticks out above your eyes
10. a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition
11. to be what is needed in a particular situation or for a particular purpose
12. to be responsible for paying the cost of something
hóa đơn
bill
verb
[/bɪl/]
1. to send somebody a bill for something
2. to advertise or describe somebody/something in a particular way
-> Please bill me for the books.
3. to advertise that somebody/something will do something
-> She was billed to speak on ‘China—Yesterday and Today’.
4. if two people who are in love bill and coo, they kiss and speak in a loving way to each other
hóa đơn
biography
noun
[/baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/]
1. the story of a person’s life written by somebody else; this type of writing
-> Boswell’s biography of Johnson
tiểu sử
biology
noun
[/baɪˈɑːlədʒi/]
1. the scientific study of the life and structure of plants and animals
-> a degree in biology
2. the way in which the body and cells of a living thing behave
-> How far is human nature determined by biology?
sinh vật học
birth
noun
[/bɜːrθ/]
1. the time when a baby is born; the process of being born
-> The baby weighed three kilos at birth.
2. the beginning of a new situation, idea, place, etc.
-> This declaration marked the birth of a new society in South Africa.
3. a person’s origin or the social position of their family
-> Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy.
4. to produce a baby or young animal
Sinh
biscuit
noun
[/ˈbɪskɪt/]
1. a small flat dry cake for one person, usually sweet, and baked until hard
-> a packet/tin of chocolate biscuits
2. a soft bread roll, often eaten with gravy
3. a pale yellow-brown colour
4. to be the most surprising, annoying, etc. thing that has happened or that somebody has done
bánh quy
blame
noun
[/bleɪm/]
1. responsibility for doing something badly or wrongly; saying that somebody is responsible for something
-> Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong?
2. if the finger of blame/suspicion points or is pointed at somebody, they are suspected of having committed a crime, being responsible for something, etc.
đổ tội
blame
verb
[/bleɪm/]
1. to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
-> She doesn’t blame anyone for her father’s death.
2. to be responsible for something bad
3. used to advise somebody not to do something, when you think they will do it despite your advice
4. used to say that you think that what somebody did was reasonable and the right thing to do
5. used to say that you think something is somebody’s own fault
đổ tội
blog
noun
[/blɑːɡ/]
1. a website where an individual person, or people representing an organization, write regularly about recent events or topics that interest them, usually with photos and links to other websites that they find interesting
-> This is a link to the museum’s blog.
Blog
blood
noun
[/blʌd/]
1. the red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals
-> He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
2. having the type of blood mentioned
-> cold-blooded reptiles
3. family origins
-> She is of noble blood.
4. a rich and fashionable man
-> a young blood
5. feelings of hate or strong dislike
6. to be angry with somebody and want to hurt or punish them
7. to be a natural part of your character and of the character of other members of your family
8. family relationships are stronger than any others
9. somebody is very angry and ready to argue or fight
10. very hard work; a lot of effort
11. when you say that somebody is flesh and blood, you mean that they are a normal human with needs, emotions and weaknesses
12. a person that you are related to
13. to make you extremely frightened or shocked
14. to be responsible for somebody’s death
15. acting in a way that is deliberately cruel
16. almost impossible to obtain
17. to make somebody extremely angry
18. to make somebody very frightened or fill them with horror
19. new members or employees, especially young ones, with new ideas or ways of doing things
20. to kill or wound somebody
21. to show that you are very angry; to speak in an angry way
22. to make somebody excited
23. to work very hard
máu
blue
adjective
[/bluː/]
1. having the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day
-> piercing blue eyes
2. looking slightly blue in colour because the person is cold or cannot breathe easily
-> His lips were turning blue.
3. sad
-> He’d been feeling blue all week.
4. films, jokes or stories that are blue are about sex
-> a blue movie
5. (of an area in the US) having more people who vote for the Democratic candidate than the Republican one
-> blue states/counties
6. in a difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant or unacceptable choices
7. (to hit somebody until they are) covered with bruises (= blue, brown or purple marks on the body)
8. a complete difference or division between two people or groups
9. to try to do something as hard and as long as you possibly can but without success
10. very rarely
11. to scream loudly and for a long time, especially in order to protest about something
màu xanh da trời
boat
noun
[/bəʊt/]
1. a vehicle (smaller than a ship) that travels on water, moved by oars, sails or a motor
-> a rowing/sailing boat
2. any ship
-> ‘How are you going to France?’ ‘We’re going by boat (= by ferry).’
3. to be in the same difficult situation
4. to do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later
5. to be what somebody likes
6. to be unable to take advantage of something because you are too late
7. to spend a lot of money on enjoying yourself or celebrating something
8. to do something that upsets a situation and causes problems
thuyền
bombing
noun
[/ˈbɑːmɪŋ/]
1. an occasion when a bomb is dropped or left somewhere; the act of doing this
-> recent bombings in major cities
đánh bom
bonus
noun
[/ˈbəʊnəs/]
1. an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to somebody’s wages or salary as a reward
-> a £100 Christmas bonus
2. anything pleasant that is extra and more or better than you were expecting
-> Being able to walk to work is an added bonus of the new job.
thưởng
boring
adjective
[/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/]
1. not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient
-> He’s such a boring man!
nhạt nhẽo
born
verb
[/bɔːrn/]
1. to come out of your mother’s body at the beginning of your life
-> I was born in 1976.
2. to start to exist
-> the city where the protest movement was born
3. born in the order, way, place, etc. mentioned
-> firstborn
4. to behave or do things in a particular manner because it is part of your character
5. to have something as your destiny (= what is certain to happen to you) from birth
6. born and having grown up in a particular place with a particular background and education
7. having rich parents
8. used when you are very surprised at something you have never heard or seen before
9. used to say that you are not stupid enough to believe what somebody is telling you
10. to have an easy life without realizing how easy it is
11. used to say that somebody is very stupid
12. as if something is natural for you and you have done it many times in the past
sinh ra
bother
verb
[/ˈbɑːðər/]
1. to spend time and/or energy doing something
-> ‘Shall I wait?’ ‘No, don’t bother’.
2. to annoy, worry or upset somebody; to cause somebody trouble or pain
-> The thing that bothers me is…
3. to interrupt somebody; to talk to somebody when they do not want to talk to you
-> Stop bothering me when I’m working.
4. to think that somebody/something is important
5. used to say that you do not want to spend time and/or energy doing something
6. in a state of worry or stress because you are under too much pressure, have a problem, are trying to hurry, etc.
7. to not spend time/effort on something, because it is not important or you are not interested in it
làm phiền
bottle
noun
[/ˈbɑːtl/]
1. a glass or plastic container, usually round with straight sides and a narrow neck, used especially for storing liquids
-> a wine/beer/milk/water bottle
2. the amount contained in a bottle
-> He drank a whole bottle of wine.
3. alcoholic drink
-> After his wife died, he really hit the bottle (= started drinking heavily).
4. a bottle used to give milk to a baby; the milk from such a bottle (used instead of mother’s milk)
-> It’s time for her bottle.
5. courage or confidence, for example to do something that is dangerous or unpleasant
-> It took a lot of bottle to do that.
6. to do something that has a big effect and after which it is very difficult or impossible to go back to how things were before
cái chai
bow
noun
[/baʊ/]
1. the act of bending your head or the upper part of your body forward in order to say hello or goodbye to somebody or to show respect
-> She gave a slight bow of her head in greeting.
2. the front part of a boat or ship
-> A huge whale crossed our bows.
3. something that you say or do as a warning to somebody about what might happen if they do not change, etc.
4. to bow to the audience as they are applauding you
cây cung
boy
noun
[/bɔɪ/]
1. a male child or a young male person
-> a little/small/young boy
2. a young son
-> They have two boys and a girl.
3. a boy or young man who does a particular job
-> a delivery boy
4. a way of talking about somebody who comes from a particular place, etc.
-> He’s a local boy.
5. a group of male friends who often go out together
-> a night out with the boys
6. a way of talking about your country’s soldiers to show that you like and care about them
-> a message of support for our boys serving overseas
7. used as an offensive way of addressing a black man
8. it is not healthy to spend all your time working; you need to relax too
9. the police
10. you should not be surprised when boys or men behave in a noisy or rough way as this is part of typical male behaviour
11. people use the expression jobs for the boys when they are criticizing the fact that somebody in power has given work to friends or relatives
12. from when somebody was young to when they were old or older
13. to show or prove who is brave, skilful, etc. and who is not
con trai
brick
noun
[/brɪk/]
1. baked clay used for building walls, houses and other buildings; an individual block of this
-> The school is built of brick.
2. a plastic or wooden block, used as a toy for young children to build things with
3. a friend that you can rely on when you need help
-> Thanks for looking after the children today—you’re a real brick.
4. to keep trying to do something that will never be successful
5. to be unable to make any progress because there is a difficulty that stops you
6. to say something that offends or embarrasses somebody, although you did not intend to
7. very nervous
8. very nervous
9. very heavily; very severely
10. to try to work without the necessary material, money, information, etc.
gạch
brief
adjective
[/briːf/]
1. lasting only a short time; short
-> a brief visit/meeting/conversation
2. using few words
-> a brief description/summary/overview
3. short and not covering much of the body
-> a brief skirt
4. in a few words, without details
ngắn gọn
briefly
adverb
[/ˈbriːfli/]
1. for a short time
-> He had spoken to Emma only briefly.
2. in few words
-> Briefly, the argument is as follows…
Tóm tắt
broadcaster
noun
[/ˈbrɔːdkæstər/]
1. a person whose job is presenting or talking on television or radio programmes
-> She is a writer and broadcaster on environmental matters.
2. a company that sends out television or radio programmes
-> the new Australian rugby broadcaster, Channel Ten
đài phát thanh
brown
noun
[/braʊn/]
1. the colour of earth or coffee
-> leaves of various shades of brown
màu nâu
browser
noun
[/ˈbraʊzər/]
1. a computer program that lets you look at or read documents on the World Wide Web
-> What do you use as your default browser?
2. a person who looks through books, magazines, etc. or at things for sale, but may not seriously intend to buy anything
-> There were one or two browsers in the bookstore.
trình duyệt
burial
noun
[/ˈberiəl/]
1. the act or ceremony of burying a dead body
-> a burial place/mound/site
Mai táng
bush
noun
[/bʊʃ/]
1. a plant that grows thickly with several hard stems coming up from the root
-> a rose/holly bush
2. a thing that looks like a bush, especially an area of thick hair or fur
3. an area of wild land that has not been cleared, especially in Africa and Australia; in New Zealand an area where the forest has not been cleared
-> Children are taught from an early age how to survive in the bush.
4. to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
5. it is better to keep something that you already have than to risk losing it by trying to get much more
bụi cây
but
preposition
[/bət/]
1. except; apart from
-> We’ve had nothing but trouble with this car.
Nhưng
calm
verb
[/kɑːm/]
1. to make somebody/something become quiet and more relaxed, especially after strong emotion or excitement
-> Have some tea; it’ll calm your nerves.
điềm tĩnh
camera
noun
[/ˈkæmrə/]
1. a piece of equipment for taking photographs, moving pictures or television pictures. It can be a separate item or part of another device.
-> Just point the camera and press the button.
2. in a judge’s private room, without the press or the public being present
3. without a camera recording what is happening
4. while a camera is recording what is happening
Máy ảnh
campaign
noun
[/kæmˈpeɪn/]
1. a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim
-> an anti-smoking campaign
2. a series of attacks and battles that are intended to achieve a particular military aim during a war
-> the North African campaign
chiến dịch
camping
noun
[/ˈkæmpɪŋ/]
1. living in a tent, etc. on holiday
-> Do you go camping?
cắm trại
carbon
noun
[/ˈkɑːrbən/]
1. a chemical element. Carbon is found in all living things, existing in a pure state as diamond and graphite.
-> carbon fibre
2. used when referring to the gas carbon dioxide in terms of the effect it has on the earth’s climate in causing global warming
-> carbon emissions/levels/taxes
3. a copy of a document, letter, etc. made with carbon paper
4. a person or thing that is very similar to somebody/something else
5. a piece of carbon paper
carbon
card
noun
[/kɑːrd/]
1. thick, stiff paper; a piece of this for writing on
-> The merger has been on the cards for some time now.
2. a piece of stiff paper that is folded in the middle and has a picture on the front of it, used for sending somebody a message with your good wishes, an invitation, etc.
-> a piece of card
3. a postcard (= a card used for sending messages by post without an envelope, especially one that has a picture on one side)
-> Did you get my card from Italy?
4. a small piece of stiff paper or plastic with information on it, especially information about somebody’s identity
5. a business card (= a small card printed with somebody’s name and details of their job and company)
6. a small card with your name on it that you leave with somebody after, or instead of, a formal visit
7. a small piece of plastic, especially one given by a bank or shop, used for buying things or obtaining money
8. any one of a set of 52 cards with numbers and pictures printed on one side, which are used to play various card game
9. a game or games in which playing cards are used
10. a small device containing an electronic circuit that is part of a computer or added to it, enabling it to perform particular functions
11. an unusual or funny person
12. a list of all the races at a particular race meeting (= a series of horse races)
13. a machine or tool used for cleaning and combing wool or cotton before it is spun
14. something that gives somebody an advantage over other people in a particular situation
15. you are unlikely to succeed because the conditions are not good for you
16. you are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage
17. to be told to leave a job
18. to make somebody leave their job
19. to have an idea, a plan, etc. that will give you an advantage in a particular situation and that you keep secret until it is needed
20. to be able to control a particular situation because you have an advantage over other people
21. to keep your ideas, plans, etc. secret
22. to tell somebody honestly what your plans, ideas, etc. are
23. likely to happen
24. to mention a particular subject, idea or quality in order to gain an advantage
25. to deal successfully with a particular situation so that you achieve some advantage or something that you want
26. to make your plans or intentions known
Thẻ
care
verb
[/ker/]
1. to feel that something is important and worth worrying about
-> I don’t care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again!
2. to like or love somebody and worry about what happens to them
-> He genuinely cares about his employees.
3. to make the effort to do something
-> I’ve done this job more times than I care to remember.
4. used to say that a person is no longer worried about or interested in somebody/something
5. used to say, often rudely, that you do not think that somebody/something is important or worth worrying about
6. used to say that a person is not worried about or interested in what happens to somebody/something
7. to not care at all about somebody/something
8. not to care at all about something; to think that something is not important
9. not to care at all
10. to think that somebody/something is not important or that they have no value
11. used to say, often rudely, that you do not think that something is important or interesting
12. used to ask somebody politely if they would like something or would like to do something, or if they would be willing to do something
quan tâm
career
noun
[/kəˈrɪr/]
1. the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibility as time passes
-> a teaching career
2. the period of time that you spend in your life working or doing a particular thing
-> She started her career as an English teacher.
sự nghiệp
careless
adjective
[/ˈkerləs/]
1. not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
-> careless driving
2. resulting from a lack of attention and thought
-> a careless mistake/error
3. not at all worried about something
-> He seemed careless of his own safety.
4. not showing interest or effort
-> She gave a careless shrug.
cẩu thả
carrot
noun
[/ˈkærət/]
1. a long pointed orange root vegetable
-> grated carrot
2. a reward promised to somebody in order to persuade them to do something
-> They are holding out a carrot of $120 million in economic aid.
3. if you use the carrot and stick approach, you persuade somebody to try harder by offering them a reward if they do, or a punishment if they do not
cà rốt
cartoon
noun
[/kɑːrˈtuːn/]
1. a humorous drawing in a newspaper or magazine, especially one about politics or events in the news
-> a political/satirical cartoon
2. a series of drawings inside boxes that tell a story and are often printed in newspapers
-> a ‘Peanuts’ cartoon with Charlie Brown
3. a film or TV show made by photographing a series of gradually changing drawings or models, so that they look as if they are moving
-> a Walt Disney cartoon
4. a drawing made by an artist as a preparation for a painting
hoạt hình
carve
verb
[/kɑːrv/]
1. to make objects, patterns, etc. by cutting away material from a piece of wood or stone, or another hard material
-> a carved doorway
2. to write something on a surface by cutting into it
-> They carved their initials on the desk.
3. to cut a large piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces for eating
-> Who’s going to carve the turkey?
4. to work hard in order to have a successful career, reputation, etc.
-> He succeeded in carving out a career in the media.
5. unable to be changed
khắc chạm
cast
noun
[/kæst/]
1. all the people who act in a play or film
2. an object that is made by pouring hot liquid metal, etc. into a mould (= a container with a particular shape)
-> an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors)
3. a container with a particular shape used to make an object
4. the way that a person or thing is or appears
5. an act of throwing something, especially a fishing line
6. a case made of plaster of Paris that covers a broken bone and protects it
dàn diễn viên
catalogue
noun
[/ˈkætəlɔːɡ/]
1. a complete list of items, for example of things that people can look at or buy
-> a mail-order catalogue (= a book showing goods for sale to be sent to people’s homes)
2. a long series of things that happen (usually bad things)
-> a catalogue of disasters/errors/misfortunes
mục lục
cater
verb
[/ˈkeɪtər/]
1. to provide food and drinks for a social event
-> Most of our work now involves catering for weddings.
phục vụ
cattle
noun
[/ˈkætl/]
1. cows and bulls that are kept as farm animals for their milk or meat
-> a herd of cattle
gia súc
cease
verb
[/siːs/]
1. to stop happening or existing; to stop something from happening or existing
-> Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job.
2. a phrase used to express surprise and pleasure at something
ngưng
celebrate
verb
[/ˈselɪbreɪt/]
1. to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
-> Jake’s passed his exams. We’re going out to celebrate.
2. to perform a religious ceremony, especially the Christian communion service
3. to praise somebody/something
-> songs that celebrate the joys of romantic love
kỉ niệm
century
noun
[/ˈsentʃəri/]
1. a period of 100 years
-> A century ago, Valparaiso was the country’s main port.
2. any of the periods of 100 years before or after the birth of Christ
-> the twentieth century (= AD 1901–2000 or 1900–1999)
3. a score of 100 runs by one player
4. the time when a new century/year starts
thế kỷ
ceremony
noun
[/ˈserəməʊni/]
1. a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
-> More than 1 000 people attended the ceremony.
2. formal behaviour; traditional actions and words used on particular formal occasions
-> The royal guests were welcomed with pomp and ceremony.
3. to behave formally
4. in a very rough or informal way
lễ
champion
noun
[/ˈtʃæmpiən/]
1. a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
-> the world/European/national/Olympic champion
2. a person who fights for, or speaks in support of, a group of people or a belief
-> She was a long-term champion of animal rights and environmental protection.
quán quân
chaos
noun
[/ˈkeɪɑːs/]
1. a complete lack of order
-> economic/political/domestic chaos
sự hỗn loạn
charge
noun
[/tʃɑːrdʒ/]
1. the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
-> Police have brought a charge of dangerous driving against the man.
2. a charge account
-> admission charges
3. a position of having control over somebody/something; responsibility for somebody/something
-> Would you like to put that on your charge?
4. a person that you have responsibility for and care for
5. an official claim made by the police that somebody has committed a crime
6. a statement accusing somebody of doing something wrong or bad
7. the amount of electricity that is put into a battery or carried by a substance
8. the act of putting electricity into a battery; the electricity in a battery
9. a sudden rush or violent attack, for example by soldiers, wild animals or players in some sports
10. the amount of explosive needed to fire a gun or make an explosion
11. the power to cause strong feelings
12. a task or duty
13. to accuse somebody formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in court
14. to get a strong feeling of excitement or pleasure from something
15. to be the first to make the effort to do something new
thù lao
chase
noun
[/tʃeɪs/]
1. an act of running or driving after somebody/something in order to catch them or it
-> Right, let’s cut to the chase. How much is it going to cost?
2. a process of trying hard to get something
-> The thieves were caught by police after a short chase.
3. hunting animals as a sport
4. a long race in which horses have to jump over fences, water, etc.
5. a long race in which people run and jump over gates and water, etc. around a track
6. to stop wasting time and start talking about the most important thing
7. to run after somebody/something in order to catch them
đuổi
chase
verb
[/tʃeɪs/]
1. to run, drive, etc. after somebody/something in order to catch them or it
2. to force somebody/something to run away
-> My dog likes chasing rabbits.
3. to try to obtain or achieve something, for example money, work or success
-> Chase the cat out—we don’t want her in the kitchen.
4. to try to persuade somebody to have a sexual relationship with you
5. to persuade somebody to do something that they should have done already
6. to rush or hurry somewhere
7. to cut patterns or designs on metal
8. to be very busy but in fact achieve very little
đuổi
cheat
noun
[/tʃiːt/]
1. a person who cheats, especially in a game
-> You little cheat!
2. something that seems unfair or dishonest, for example a way of doing something with less effort than it usually needs
-> It’s really a cheat, but you can use ready-made pastry if you want.
3. a program you can use to move immediately to the next stage of a computer game without needing to play the game
-> There’s a cheat you can use to get to the next level.
gian lận
cheerful
adjective
[/ˈtʃɪrfl/]
1. happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
-> You’re not your usual cheerful self today.
2. giving you a feeling of happiness
-> a bright, cheerful restaurant
vui vẻ
chemical
adjective
[/ˈkemɪkl/]
1. connected with chemistry
-> changes in the chemical composition of the atmosphere
2. produced by or using processes that involve changes to atoms or molecules
-> chemical reactions/compounds
3. using or connected with chemicals
-> a chemical plant (= a factory producing chemicals)
hóa chất
child
noun
[/tʃaɪld/]
1. a young human who is not yet an adult
-> a child of 3/a 3-year-old child
2. a son or daughter of any age
-> They have three grown-up children.
3. a person who is strongly influenced by the ideas and attitudes of a particular time or person
-> a child of the 90s
4. an adult who behaves like a child and is not mature or responsible
5. to be very easy to do, so not even a child would find it difficult
6. to be pregnant
đứa trẻ
chip
noun
[/tʃɪp/]
1. a long thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
-> He was eating a burger and chips.
2. a thin round slice of potato that is fried until hard then dried and eaten cold. Chips are sold in bags and are made to taste of many different foods.
-> a bag of chips
3. a small flat hard piece of food, often like a triangle in shape, made from maize
4. the place from which a small piece of wood, glass, etc. has broken from an object
-> computer/graphics/memory chips
5. a small piece of wood, glass, etc. that has broken or been broken off an object
-> This mug has a chip in it.
6. a small flat piece of plastic used to represent a particular amount of money in some types of gambling
-> chips of wood
7. an act of hitting or kicking a ball high in the air so that it lands within a short distance
-> a poker chip
8. to die
-> She left herself with a short chip to the green.
9. a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way that they look or behave
10. to be sensitive about something that happened in the past and become easily offended if it is mentioned because you think that you were treated unfairly
11. to be in a situation in which you are certain to be defeated or killed
12. used to refer to a difficult situation in which you are forced to decide what is important to you
Chip
chronic
adjective
[/ˈkrɑːnɪk/]
1. lasting for a long time; difficult to cure
-> chronic bronchitis/arthritis/asthma
2. having had a disease for a long time
-> a chronic alcoholic/depressive
3. lasting a long time; difficult to solve
-> the country’s chronic unemployment problem
4. very bad
-> The film was just chronic.
mãn tính
chunk
noun
[/tʃʌŋk/]
1. a thick, solid piece that has been cut or broken off something
-> a chunk of cheese/masonry
2. a fairly large amount of something
-> I’ve already written a fair chunk of the article.
3. a phrase or group of words that can be learnt as a unit by somebody who is learning a language. Examples of chunks are ‘Can I have the bill, please?’ and ‘Pleased to meet you’.
-> The listening texts consist of short, bite-sized chunks which are accessible to beginners.
4. to vomit
đoạn
cigarette
noun
[/ˈsɪɡəret/]
1. a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco, for smoking
-> to smoke/have a cigarette
thuốc lá
cinema
noun
[/ˈsɪnəmə/]
1. a building in which films are shown
-> the local cinema
2. when you go to the cinema or to the movies, you go to a cinema to see a film
-> I used to go to the cinema every week.
3. films as an art or an industry
-> one of the great successes of British cinema
rạp chiếu phim
classic
adjective
[/ˈklæsɪk/]
1. accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind
-> a classic film/story/car/game
2. with all the features you would expect to find; very typical
-> a classic example of poor communication
3. attractive, but simple and traditional in style or design; not affected by changes in fashion
-> a classic grey suit
4. people say That’s classic! when they find something very funny, when they think somebody has been very stupid or when something annoying, but not surprising, happens
-> She’s not going to help? Oh, that’s classic!
cổ điển
clean
adjective
[/kliːn/]
1. not dirty
-> Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.
2. having a clean appearance and living in clean conditions
-> Are your hands clean?
3. free from harmful or unpleasant substances
-> Cats are very clean animals.
4. with nothing written on it
-> He’s been clean for three weeks.
5. not offensive or referring to sex; not doing anything that is considered bad or wrong
6. not showing or having any record of doing something that is against the law
7. not owning or carrying anything illegal such as drugs or weapons
8. not having taken drugs or alcohol
9. played or done in a fair way and within the rules
10. having a smooth edge, surface or shape; simple and regular
11. done with skill and in an accurate way
12. with no changes or mistakes in it
13. tasting, smelling or looking pleasant and fresh
14. very clean
15. a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition
16. a complete end to any connection with a person, an organization, a way of life, etc.
17. a break in a bone in one place
18. a record of your work or behaviour that does not show any mistakes or bad things that you have done
19. to remove all the people or things from an organization that are thought to be unnecessary or need changing
20. to win all the prizes or parts of a game or competition; to win an election completely
21. to admit and explain something that you have kept as a secret
22. to avoid doing anything wrong or illegal
23. to tell the truth about something so that you no longer feel guilty
24. to agree to forget about past mistakes or arguments and start again with a relationship
lau dọn
cleaning
noun
[/ˈkliːnɪŋ/]
1. the work of making the inside of a house, etc. clean
-> They pay someone to do the cleaning.
làm sạch
clear
verb
[/klɪr/]
1. to remove things that are not wanted or needed from something
-> A brisk walk should blow the cobwebs away.
2. to make people leave a place
-> The settlers cleared the land and planted crops.
3. to move freely again; to no longer be blocked
-> Security officials tried to clear the area, fearing more bomb attacks.
4. when smoke, fog, etc. clears, it disappears so that it is easier to see things
-> She hasn’t been cleared by security.
5. when the sky or the weather clears, it becomes brighter and free of cloud or rain
6. when a liquid clears, it becomes transparent and you can see through it
7. if your head or mind clears, or you clear it, you become free of thoughts that worry or confuse you or the effects of alcohol, a hit on the head, etc. and you are able to think clearly
8. if your face or expression clears, you stop looking angry or worried
9. to prove that somebody is innocent
10. to give or get official approval for something to be done
11. to give official permission for a person, a ship, a plane or goods to leave or enter a place
12. to decide officially, after finding out information about somebody, that they can be given special work or allowed to see secret papers
13. if a payment that is made into your bank account clears, or a bank clears it, the money is available for you to use
14. to gain or earn a sum of money as profit
15. if you clear a debt or a loan, you pay all the money back
16. to jump over or get past something without touching it
17. if you clear a ball, or a ball clears, it is kicked or hit away from the area near your own goal
18. to help somebody have a fresh, lively state of mind again
19. to improve a difficult or tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.
20. to make the air less dirty or less humid (= warm and wet)
21. to prepare for an activity, event, etc. by removing anything that is not essential to it
22. to cough (= to force out air noisily through your throat) so that you can speak clearly
23. to remove things that are stopping the progress or movement of something
thông thoáng
click
verb
[/klɪk/]
1. to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad
-> Click here to add your opinion to the survey.
2. to make or cause something to make a short sharp sound
-> The cameras clicked away.
3. to suddenly become clear or understood
-> Suddenly it clicked—we’d been talking about different people.
4. to become friends with somebody at once; to become popular with somebody
-> We met at a party and clicked immediately.
5. to work well together
-> The team don’t seem to have clicked yet.
nhấp chuột
clinical
adjective
[/ˈklɪnɪkl/]
1. relating to the examination and treatment of patients and their illnesses
-> clinical research (= done on patients, not just considering theory)
2. cold and calm and without feeling or sympathy
-> He watched her suffering with clinical detachment.
3. very plain; without decoration
-> Everything in the nursery was white and clinical and there were no pictures on the walls.
lâm sàng
close
adverb
[/kləʊs/]
1. near; not far away
-> They sat close together.
2. to be fairly accurate in a guess, statement, etc.
3. near; in a place where somebody/something can be reached easily
4. at a short distance (from somebody/something)
5. almost; nearly
6. a situation in which somebody only just wins or loses, for example in a competition or an election
7. in a position very near to something
8. very near in space to somebody/something
9. to almost reach or do something
10. to keep your ideas, plans, etc. secret
11. to be nearly as good, fast, successful, etc. as somebody/something else
12. to take a risk by doing something that is dangerous or that may be illegal
đóng
closure
noun
[/ˈkləʊʒər/]
1. the situation when a factory, school, hospital, etc. shuts permanently
-> factory closures
2. the temporary closing of a road or bridge
-> There will be road closures and diversions in the area from 8 p.m.
3. the feeling that a difficult or an unpleasant experience has come to an end or been dealt with in an acceptable way
-> The conviction of their son’s murderer helped to give them a sense of closure.
Khép kín
cloth
noun
[/klɔːθ/]
1. material made by weaving or knitting cotton, wool, silk, etc.
-> woollen/cotton/linen cloth
2. a piece of cloth, often used for a special purpose, especially cleaning things or covering a table
-> Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
3. used to refer to Christian priests as a group
-> a man of the cloth
4. to do only what you have enough money to do and no more
vải
club
noun
[/klʌb/]
1. an organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
-> So you didn’t get a job either? Join the club!
2. the building or rooms that a particular club uses
-> a golf/tennis/chess/film club
3. a professional sports organization that includes the players, managers, owners and members
-> We had lunch at the golf club.
4. a place where people, especially young people, go and listen to music, dance, watch comedy, etc.
-> Manchester United Football Club
5. (especially in the UK) an organization and a place where people can meet together socially or stay
6. a business that offers items or services cheaply to its members
7. a heavy stick with one end thicker than the other, that is used as a weapon
8. a long metal stick with a piece of metal or wood at one end, used for hitting the ball in golf
9. one of the four suits (= sets) in a pack of cards. The clubs have a black design with shapes like three black leaves on a short stem.
10. one card from the suit called clubs
11. to be pregnant
12. used when something bad that has happened to somebody else has also happened to you
câu lạc bộ
coach
verb
[/kəʊtʃ/]
1. to train somebody to play a sport, to do a job better, or to improve a skill
-> He has coached the team for five years.
2. to give a student extra teaching in a particular subject especially so that they will pass an exam
3. to give somebody special instructions for what they should do or say in a particular situation
-> They believed the witnesses had been coached on what to say.
huấn luyện viên
coastal
adjective
[/ˈkəʊstl/]
1. of or near a coast
-> coastal waters/resorts/scenery
duyên hải
collaboration
noun
[/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/]
1. the act of working with another person or group of people to create or produce something
-> It was a collaboration that produced extremely useful results.
2. a piece of work produced by two or more people or groups of people working together
-> The exhibition is a collaboration with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.
3. the act of helping the enemy during a war when they have taken control of your country
-> his wartime collaboration with the Nazis
sự hợp tác
collapse
noun
[/kəˈlæps/]
1. a sudden failure of something, such as an institution, a business or a course of action
2. the action of a building suddenly falling
-> the collapse of the Soviet Union
3. a medical condition when a person suddenly becomes very ill, or when somebody falls because they are ill or weak
4. a sudden fall in value
sụp đổ
colour
noun
[/ˈkʌlər/]
1. the appearance that things have that results from the way in which they reflect light. Red, orange and green are colours.
-> Most of the available evidence lends colour to this view.
2. the use of all the colours, not only black and white
-> What’s your favourite colour?
3. the colour of a person’s skin, seen as showing that they belong to a particular race
-> the introduction of colour television in the UK in 1967
4. a red or pink colour in somebody’s face, especially when it shows that they look healthy or that they are embarrassed
5. a substance that is used to give colour to something
6. interesting and exciting details or qualities
7. the particular colours that are used on clothes, flags, etc. to represent a team, school, political party or country
8. a flag, badge, etc. that represents a team, country, ship, etc.
9. to make something seem true or likely
10. to say publicly and clearly what you believe or who you support
11. who is not white
12. to make sure that somebody has enough money to pay for something
13. your real character, rather than the one that you usually allow other people to see
14. very well; with a very high mark
màu sắc
combination
noun
[/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃn/]
1. two or more things joined or mixed together to form a single unit
-> The tragedy was due to a combination of factors.
2. the act of joining or mixing together two or more things to form a single unit
-> The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners.
3. a series of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock
-> I can’t remember the combination.
4. a piece of underwear covering the body and legs, worn in the past
sự kết hợp
comedy
noun
[/ˈkɑːmədi/]
1. a play, film or TV show that is intended to be funny, usually with a happy ending; plays, films and TV shows of this type
-> a romantic comedy
2. professional entertainment with jokes, short acts, etc. that is intended to be funny
-> The show combines theatre with the best of stand-up and sketch comedy.
3. a humorous aspect of something
-> Her imaginative interpretation of the script brought out the comedy inherent in it.
hài kịch
command
verb
[/kəˈmænd/]
1. to tell somebody to do something
2. to be in charge of a group of people in the army, navy, etc.
-> He commanded his men to retreat.
3. to deserve and get something because of the special qualities you have
4. to be in a position from where you can see or control something
5. to have control of something; to have something available for use
yêu cầu
commodity
noun
[/kəˈmɑːdəti/]
1. a product or a raw material that can be bought and sold
-> rice, flour and other basic commodities
2. a thing that is useful or has a useful quality
-> Water is a precious commodity that is often taken for granted in the West.
hàng hóa
communicate
verb
[/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/]
1. to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.
2. to have a good relationship because you are able to understand and talk about your own and other people’s thoughts, feelings, etc.
-> We only communicate by email.
3. to pass a disease from one person, animal, etc. to another
4. if two rooms communicate, they are next to each other and you can get from one to the other
giao tiếp
compelling
adjective
[/kəmˈpelɪŋ/]
1. that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting
-> Her latest book makes compelling reading.
2. so strong that you cannot resist it
-> a compelling need/desire
3. that makes you think it is true
-> There is no compelling reason to believe him.
thuyết phục
compete
verb
[/kəmˈpiːt/]
1. to take part in a contest or game
-> The games were an outstanding success, with almost 2 400 athletes competing.
2. to try to be more successful or better than somebody else who is trying to do the same as you
-> They simply cannot compete in the international market.
hoàn thành
competitive
adjective
[/kəmˈpetətɪv/]
1. used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
-> competitive games/sports
2. trying very hard to be better than others
-> You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days.
3. as good as or better than others
-> a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop)
cạnh tranh
complement
verb
[/ˈkɑːmplɪment/]
1. to add to something in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
-> The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list.
bổ sung
concrete
adjective
[/ˈkɑːnkriːt/]
1. made of concrete
-> a concrete floor
2. based on facts, not on ideas or guesses
-> concrete evidence/proposals/proof
3. a concrete object is one that you can see and feel
bê tông
conduct
noun
[/ˈkɑːndʌkt/]
1. a person’s behaviour in a particular place or in a particular situation
-> The sport has a strict code of conduct.
2. the way in which a business or an activity is organized and managed
-> There was growing criticism of the government’s conduct of the war.
chỉ đạo
congratulate
verb
[/kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/]
1. to tell somebody that you are pleased about their success or achievements
-> I congratulated them all on their results.
2. to feel pleased and proud because you have achieved something or been successful at something
-> You can congratulate yourself on having done an excellent job.
Chúc mừng
congregation
noun
[/ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/]
1. a group of people who are gathered together in a church for a religious service, not including the priest and choir
-> The congregation stood to sing the hymn.
2. a group of people who regularly attend a particular church
-> members of local congregations
3. a group or collection of people, animals or things
-> Large congregations of birds may cause public harm.
hội chúng
conservative
adjective
[/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/]
1. opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
-> the conservative views of his parents
2. connected with the British Conservative Party
-> Conservative members/supporters
3. lower than what is probably the real amount or number
-> At a conservative estimate, he’ll be earning £50 000.
thận trọng
consumption
noun
[/kənˈsʌmpʃn/]
1. the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
-> the production of fuel for domestic consumption (= to be used in the country where it is produced)
2. the act of buying and using products
-> Consumption rather than saving has become the central feature of contemporary societies.
3. a serious disease of the lungs
sự tiêu thụ
contention
noun
[/kənˈtenʃn/]
1. anger between people who disagree
-> One area of contention is the availability of nursery care.
2. a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument
-> It is our client’s contention that the fire was an accident.
3. a subject that causes people to disagree
4. with a chance of winning something
5. without a chance of winning something
sự tranh chấp
contest
noun
[/ˈkɑːntest/]
1. a competition in which people try to win something
-> to hold a singing/talent contest
2. a struggle to gain control or power
-> the leadership/presidential contest
3. used to say that one side in a competition is so much stronger or better than the other that it is sure to win easily
cuộc thi
context
noun
[/ˈkɑːntekst/]
1. the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it
-> Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts.
2. the words that come just before and after a word, phrase or statement and help you to understand its meaning
-> You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context.
bối cảnh
contribute
verb
[/kənˈtrɪbjuːt/]
1. to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
-> Do you wish to contribute?
2. to be one of the causes of something
-> Human error may have been a contributing factor.
3. to increase, improve or add to something
-> Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways.
4. to write things for a newspaper, book, website, etc. or a radio or television programme; to speak during a meeting or conversation, especially to give your opinion
-> The blog now has about 20 people contributing regularly.
đóng góp
contribution
noun
[/ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/]
1. a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something
-> All contributions will be gratefully received.
2. a sum of money that you pay regularly to your employer or the government in order to pay for benefits such as health insurance, a pension, etc.
-> pension contributions
3. an action or a service that helps to cause or increase something, usually (but not necessarily) something good or valuable
-> He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
4. an item that forms part of a book, magazine, website broadcast, discussion, etc.
-> All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday.
5. the act of giving something, especially money, to help a person or an organization
-> The institute is totally funded by voluntary contribution.
sự đóng góp
convince
verb
[/kənˈvɪns/]
1. to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true
-> Are the prime minister’s assurances enough to convince the public?
2. to persuade somebody to do something
-> I’ve been trying to convince him to see a doctor.
thuyết phục
convincing
adjective
[/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/]
1. that makes somebody believe that something is true
-> a convincing argument/explanation/case
thuyết phục
cop
noun
[/kɑːp/]
1. a police officer
-> Somebody call the cops!
2. used by somebody who is caught doing something wrong, to say that they admit that they are wrong
3. not very good
cảnh sát
cope
verb
[/kəʊp/]
1. to deal successfully with something difficult
-> I got to the stage where I wasn’t coping any more.
đối phó
copyright
noun
[/ˈkɑːpiraɪt/]
1. if a person or an organization holds the copyright on a piece of writing, music, etc., they are the only people who have the legal right to publish, broadcast, perform it, etc., and other people must ask their permission to use it or any part of it
-> Copyright expires seventy years after the death of the author.
bản quyền
correct
adjective
[/kəˈrekt/]
1. accurate or true, without any mistakes
-> Do you have the correct time?
2. right and suitable, so that something is done as it should be done
-> the correct procedure/approach
3. taking care to speak or behave in a way that follows the accepted standards or rules
-> a correct young lady
4. used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there
Chính xác
counselling
noun
[/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/]
1. professional advice about a problem
-> The couple decided to go for relationship counselling.
tư vấn
countryside
noun
[/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/]
1. land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, etc.
-> The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky.
nông thôn
courtesy
noun
[/ˈkɜːrtəsi/]
1. polite behaviour that shows respect for other people
-> I was treated with the utmost courtesy by the staff.
2. a polite thing that you say or do when you meet people in formal situations
-> an exchange of courtesies before the meeting
3. with the official permission of somebody/something and as a favour
-> Viewers can see the stadium from the air, courtesy of a camera fastened to the plane.
4. given as a prize or provided free by a person or an organization
5. as the result of a particular thing or situation
6. to be polite by doing the thing that is mentioned
7. to know when you should do something in order to be polite
lịch sự
crash
noun
[/kræʃ/]
1. an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
2. a sudden loud noise made, for example, by something falling or breaking
-> a car/plane crash
3. a sudden serious fall in the price or value of something; the occasion when a business, etc. fails
4. a sudden failure of a machine or system, especially of a computer or computer system
tai nạn
cream
noun
[/kriːm/]
1. the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk, used in cooking or as a type of sauce to put on fruit, etc.
-> We had strawberries and cream for dessert.
2. a sweet that has a soft substance like cream inside
-> a chocolate/peppermint cream
3. a soft substance or thick liquid used on your skin to protect it or make it feel soft; a similar substance used for cleaning things
-> moisturizing cream
4. a pale colour between yellow and white
-> Do you have this blouse in cream?
5. the best people or things in a particular group
-> the cream of New York society
6. very pleased with yourself
kem
creature
noun
[/ˈkriːtʃər/]
1. a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around, such as an animal
-> respect for all living creatures
2. a person, considered in a particular way
-> You pathetic creature!
3. a person or thing that depends completely on somebody else and is controlled by them
sinh vật
credit
verb
[/ˈkredɪt/]
1. to add an amount of money to somebody’s bank account
2. to believe or say that somebody is responsible for doing something, especially something good
-> They credited my account two days later.
3. to believe that somebody/something has a particular good quality or feature
-> The cheetah is generally credited as the world’s fastest animal.
4. to believe that somebody/something is of a particular type or quality
5. to believe something, especially something surprising or unexpected
tín dụng
crew
noun
[/kruː/]
1. all the people working on a ship, plane, etc.
2. all the people working on a ship, plane etc. except the officers who are in charge
-> crew members
3. a group of people with special skills working together
-> the officers and crew
4. a group of people
5. a team of people who row boats in races
6. the sport of rowing with other people in a boat
7. a person or team of people who sail boats in races or for pleasure (usually not including the captain)
phi hành đoàn
criticize
verb
[/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/]
1. to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
-> All you ever do is criticize!
2. to judge the good and bad qualities of something
-> We were taught how to criticize poems.
chỉ trích
critique
noun
[/krɪˈtiːk/]
1. a piece of written criticism of a set of ideas, a work of art, etc.
-> She wrote a feminist critique of Freud’s theories.
phê bình
crop
noun
[/krɑːp/]
1. a plant that is grown in large quantities, especially as food
2. the amount of grain, fruit, etc. that is grown in one season
-> Sugar cane is an important crop on the island.
3. a group of people who do something at the same time; a number of things that happen at the same time
-> a fall in this year’s coffee crop
4. a short whip used by horse riders
5. a very short hairstyle
6. hair that is short and thick
7. a part of a bird’s throat that has the shape of a bag where food is stored before it passes into the stomach
mùa vụ
cross
noun
[/krɔːs/]
1. a mark or an object formed by two lines crossing each other (X or +); the mark (X) is often used on paper to show something
-> We all have our crosses to bear.
2. a long straight piece of wood with one end in the ground and a shorter piece joined across it from side to side near the top. In ancient times people were hung on crosses and left to die as a punishment.
-> I’ve put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is.
3. the cross that Jesus Christ died on, used as a symbol of Christianity
-> She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck.
4. an object, a design, a piece of jewellery, etc. in the shape of a cross, used as a symbol of Christianity
5. a small decoration in the shape of a cross that is given to somebody as an honour for doing something very brave
6. a mixture of two different things, breeds (= types) of animal, etc.
7. a kick or hit of the ball across the field rather than up or down it
8. to have a difficult problem that makes you worried or unhappy but that you have to deal with
đi qua
cruise
verb
[/kruːz/]
1. to travel in a ship or boat visiting different places, especially as a holiday
-> They cruised down the Nile.
2. to travel at a steady speed
-> a light aircraft cruising at 4 000 feet
3. to drive along slowly, especially when you are looking at or for something
-> She cruised around the block looking for a parking space.
4. to win or achieve something easily
-> The home team cruised to victory.
5. to go around in public places looking for a sexual partner
du thuyền
cultural
adjective
[/ˈkʌltʃərəl/]
1. connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
-> Teachers need to be aware of cultural differences.
2. connected with art, literature, music, etc.
-> a cultural event
thuộc văn hóa
cure
verb
[/kjʊr/]
1. to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness
-> Will you be able to cure him, Doctor?
2. to make an illness go away
-> It is better to prevent rather than cure diseases.
3. to deal with a problem successfully
-> I finally managed to cure the rattling noise in my car.
4. to stop somebody from behaving in a particular way, especially a way that is bad or annoying
-> I thought I had finally cured him of this annoying habit.
5. to treat food or tobacco with smoke, salt or heat, etc. in order to preserve it
-> cured ham/bacon
6. used to say that what you are going to do will either be very successful or fail completely
sự chữa bệnh
cut
verb
[/kʌt/]
1. to make an opening or a wound in something, especially with a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors
-> He won’t cut it as a professional singer.
2. to divide something into two or more pieces with a knife, etc.
-> She cut her finger on a piece of glass.
3. to make something shorter by cutting
-> Workmen cut a hole in the pipe.
4. to remove something or a part of something, using a knife, etc.
-> The scene cuts from the bedroom to the street.
5. to make or form something by removing material with a knife, etc.
6. to be capable of cutting
7. to be capable of being cut
8. to reduce something by removing a part of it
9. to allow somebody to escape from somewhere by cutting the rope, object, etc. that is holding them
10. to design and make a piece of clothing in a particular way
11. to remove something from something
12. to delete (= remove) part of a text on a computer screen in order to place it somewhere else
13. used to tell somebody to stop doing something
14. to completely end a relationship or all communication with somebody
15. to prepare a film or tape by removing parts of it or putting them in a different order
16. to stop filming or recording
17. to move quickly from one scene to another
18. to stay away from a class that you should go to
19. to hurt somebody emotionally
20. to divide a pack of playing cards by lifting a section from the top, in order to reveal a card to decide who is to play first, etc.
21. to cross another line
22. to have a new tooth beginning to appear through the gum
23. to make a sound recording on a record, CD, etc.
24. to mix an illegal drug such as heroin with another substance
25. to make a quick or sudden escape
26. to (not) be as good as is expected or needed
cắt
cute
adjective
[/kjuːt/]
1. pretty and attractive
-> a cute little baby
2. sexually attractive
-> Check out those cute guys over there!
3. clever, sometimes in an annoying way because a person is trying to get an advantage for himself or herself
-> She had a really cute idea.
dễ thương
cycle
verb
[/ˈsaɪkl/]
1. to ride a bicycle; to travel by bicycle
-> measures to encourage more people to cycle
xe đạp
dance
verb
[/dæns/]
1. to move your body to the sound and rhythm of music
-> Do you want to dance?
2. to do a particular type of dance
-> to dance the tango
3. to move in a lively way
-> The children danced around her.
4. to be with somebody and do things to help and please them
5. to dance for the whole evening or night
6. to do whatever somebody tells you to
nhảy
dangerous
adjective
[/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/]
1. likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something
-> The situation is extremely dangerous.
2. likely to cause problems or have a bad result
-> This ruling sets a dangerous precedent.
3. a situation in which somebody takes risks, usually hoping to gain an advantage
4. a situation or subject that is likely to make somebody angry, or that involves risk
nguy hiểm
dark
adjective
[/dɑːrk/]
1. with no or very little light, especially because it is night
-> He’s got two children? Well he’s kept that dark, hasn’t he!
2. not light; closer in shade to black than to white
-> a dark room/street/forest/night
3. having a colour that is close to black
-> He wore a dark suit and a plain tie.
4. brown or black in colour
5. having dark hair, eyes, etc.
6. mysterious; hidden and not known about
7. evil or frightening
8. unpleasant and without any hope that something good will happen
9. produced with the back part of the tongue close to the back of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, dark /l/ is used after a vowel, as in ball.
10. a person who does not tell other people much about their life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities
11. a person taking part in a race, etc. who surprises everyone by winning
12. to keep something secret and not tell people about it
tối tăm
daughter
noun
[/ˈdɔːtər/]
1. a person’s female child
-> We have two sons and a daughter.
2. a woman who belongs to a particular place or country, etc.
-> one of the town’s most famous daughters
con gái
deadline
noun
[/ˈdedlaɪn/]
1. a point in time by which something must be done
-> I prefer to work to a deadline.
thời hạn
deal
verb
[/diːl/]
1. to give cards to each player in a game of cards
-> Her sudden death dealt a blow to the whole country.
2. to buy and sell illegal drugs
-> Whose turn is it to deal?
3. to shock somebody/something very much; to be very harmful to somebody/something
4. to hit somebody/something
5. used to tell somebody that they cannot change a situation so they must accept it
6. to do a lot of complicated deals in business or politics, often in a dishonest way
thỏa thuận
dealer
noun
[/ˈdiːlər/]
1. a person whose business is buying and selling a particular product
-> an art/antique dealer
2. a person who sells illegal drugs
-> a crack dealer
3. the person who gives out the cards in a card game
người buôn bán
december
noun
[/dɪˈsembər/]
1. the 12th and last month of the year
-> She was born in December.
tháng 12
dedication
noun
[/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/]
1. the hard work and effort that somebody puts into an activity or a purpose because they think it is important
-> hard work and dedication
2. a ceremony that is held to show that a building or an object has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person
-> the dedication of a new city church
3. the words that are used at the beginning of a book, piece of music, a performance, etc., or when receiving an award, to offer it to somebody as a sign of thanks or respect
sự cống hiến
deficit
noun
[/ˈdefɪsɪt/]
1. the amount by which money spent or owed is greater than money earned in a particular period of time
-> a budget/trade deficit
2. the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is too small or smaller than something else
-> There’s a deficit of $3 million in the total needed to complete the project.
thiếu hụt hoặc khuyết
definitely
adverb
[/ˈdefɪnətli/]
1. a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it
-> I definitely remember sending the letter.
2. in a way that is certain or that shows that you are certain
-> The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change).
chắc chắn
denounce
verb
[/dɪˈnaʊns/]
1. to strongly criticize somebody/something that you think is wrong, illegal, etc.
-> She publicly denounced the government’s handling of the crisis.
2. to tell the police, the authorities, etc. about somebody’s illegal political activities
-> They were denounced as spies.
tố cáo
dentist
noun
[/ˈdentɪst/]
1. a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
-> to see/visit/consult your dentist
2. a place where a dentist sees patients
-> I hate going to the dentist.
nha sĩ
depart
verb
[/dɪˈpɑːrt/]
1. to leave a place, especially to start a trip
-> Flights for Rome depart from Terminal 3.
2. to leave your job
-> the departing president
3. to die. People say ‘depart this life’ to avoid saying ‘die’.
khởi hành
descent
noun
[/dɪˈsent/]
1. an action of coming or going down
-> The plane began its descent to Heathrow.
2. a slope going downwards
-> There is a gradual descent to the sea.
3. a person’s family origins
-> to be of Scottish descent
hạ xuống
design
noun
[/dɪˈzaɪn/]
1. the general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc.
-> He was quite aware of her marital designs on him.
2. the art or process of deciding how something will look, work, etc. by drawing plans, making computer models, etc.
-> The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models.
3. a drawing or plan from which something may be made
-> He has created some new and original designs.
4. an arrangement of lines and shapes as a decoration
5. a plan or an intention
6. to want to start a sexual relationship with somebody
7. to be planning to get something for yourself, often in a way that other people do not approve of
thiết kế
desperately
adverb
[/ˈdespərətli/]
1. in a way that shows you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others
-> She looked desperately around for a weapon.
2. extremely, especially when talking about bad situations
-> desperately ill/unhappy/lonely
3. very much, especially when talking about difficult or bad situations
-> They desperately wanted a child.
tuyệt vọng
detain
verb
[/dɪˈteɪn/]
1. to keep somebody in an official place, such as a police station, a prison or a hospital, and prevent them from leaving
-> One man has been detained for questioning.
2. to delay somebody or prevent them from going somewhere
-> I’m sorry—he’ll be late; he’s been detained at a meeting.
giam
determine
verb
[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/]
1. to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
-> An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident.
2. to make something happen in a particular way or be of a particular type
-> Rural voters in key states will determine the outcome of the election.
3. to officially decide and/or arrange something
-> A date for the meeting has yet to be determined.
4. to decide definitely to do something
-> They determined to start early.
quyết tâm
devastate
verb
[/ˈdevəsteɪt/]
1. to completely destroy a place or an area
-> The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city.
2. to make somebody feel very shocked and sad
tàn phá
diagram
noun
[/ˈdaɪəɡræm/]
1. a simple drawing using lines to explain where something is, how something works, etc.
-> The results are shown in diagram 2.
biểu đồ
difference
noun
[/ˈdɪfrəns/]
1. the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which somebody/something has changed
-> Americans and Brits speak the same language, but there are big cultural differences.
2. the amount that something is greater or smaller than something else
-> We measured the difference in temperature.
3. a disagreement between people
-> We have our differences, but she’s still my sister.
4. to stop not being friendly and become friends again
5. a point that somebody wants to suggest is a difference when in fact it is not different at all
6. to have an important effect on somebody/something; to make somebody feel better
7. to have an effect/no effect on somebody/something
8. used to say that you think the differences between two things are not important
9. to agree to forget about your disagreements
10. (when discussing a price, etc.) to agree on an amount that is at an equal distance between the two amounts that have been suggested
11. used to show that something is interesting or unusual
12. used to emphasize how much difference there is between two things
sự khác biệt
difficult
adjective
[/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/]
1. not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
-> The competition judges were given a very difficult task.
2. full of problems; causing a lot of trouble
-> I found myself in a difficult situation.
3. not easy to please; not helpful
-> a difficult child/customer/boss
4. to have difficulty doing something
khó
dip
verb
[/dɪp/]
1. to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
-> He dipped the brush into the paint.
2. to go downwards or to a lower level; to make something do this
-> The sun dipped below the horizon.
3. if you dip your headlights when driving a car at night, you make the light from them point down so that other drivers do not have the light in their eyes
4. when farmers dip animals, especially sheep, they put them in a bath of a liquid containing chemicals in order to kill insects, etc.
5. to spend some of your own money on something
6. to start doing something very carefully to see if it will be successful or not
nhúng
direct
adjective
[/dəˈrekt/]
1. going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction
2. happening or done without involving other people, actions, etc. in between
-> the most direct route
3. with nothing between something and the source of the heat or light
4. saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand
5. clearly showing something
6. exact
7. related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc.
trực tiếp
direct
verb
[/dəˈrekt/]
1. to control or be in charge of somebody/something
2. to be in charge of actors in a play or film, or musicians in a band, orchestra, etc.
-> He was asked to take command and direct operations.
3. to aim something at a particular goal or person, or in a particular direction
4. to tell or show somebody how to get to somewhere or where to go
5. to give an official order
6. to send a letter, etc. to a particular place or to a particular person
trực tiếp
disability
noun
[/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/]
1. a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for somebody to do some things that most other people can do
-> a physical/developmental/intellectual disability
2. the state of having a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult to do some things that most other people can do
-> learning to live with disability
khuyết tật
disadvantage
noun
[/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/]
1. something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
-> a serious/severe/significant disadvantage
điều bất lợi
disappointed
adjective
[/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/]
1. upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
-> The singer has promised to refund any disappointed fans.
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