Part 1 Flashcards
absolutely
adverb
[/ˈæbsəluːtli/]
1. used to emphasize that something is completely true
-> You’re absolutely right.
2. used to emphasize something negative
-> That man does absolutely no work!
3. used with adjectives or verbs that express strong feelings or extreme qualities to mean ‘extremely’
-> absolutely delighted/thrilled
4. used to emphasize that you agree with somebody, or to give somebody permission to do something
-> ‘They could have told us, couldn’t they?’ ‘Absolutely!’
5. used to emphasize that you strongly disagree with somebody, or to refuse permission
-> ‘Was it any good?’ ‘No, absolutely not.’
6. not considered in relation to other things
-> White-collar crime increased both absolutely and in comparison with other categories.
tuyệt đối
academic
adjective
[/ˌækəˈdemɪk/]
1. connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities
-> high/low academic standards
2. involving a lot of reading and studying rather than practical or technical skills
-> a mixture of vocational and academic courses
3. good at subjects involving a lot of reading and studying
-> She wasn’t very academic and hated school.
4. not connected to a real or practical situation and therefore not important
-> It’s a purely academic question.
học thuật
access
noun
[/ˈækses/]
1. the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
-> High-speed internet access has become a necessity.
2. a way of entering or reaching a place
-> The police gained access through a broken window.
truy cập
access
verb
[/ˈækses/]
1. to open a computer file or use a computer system
-> Most people use their phones to access the internet.
2. to be able to have or use something, especially something that you have a right to
-> Being informed is the first step toward accessing better health services.
3. to reach, enter or use something
-> The loft can be accessed by a ladder.
truy cập
accommodation
noun
[/əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/]
1. a place to live, work or stay in
-> rented/temporary accommodation
2. somewhere to live or stay, often also providing food or other services
-> More and more travelers are looking for bed and breakfast accommodations in private homes.
3. an agreement or arrangement between people or groups with different opinions that is acceptable to everyone; the process of reaching this agreement
-> They were forced to reach an accommodation with the rebels.
4. the way in which the lens (= a part of the eye) becomes flatter or thicker in order to create a clear image of the object that you want to look at
chỗ ở
account
noun
[/əˈkaʊnt/]
1. an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
-> He insisted on giving us a blow-by-blow account of what had happened.
2. an arrangement that somebody has with a company that allows them to use the internet, send and receive messages by email, social media, etc.
-> I don’t have a bank account.
3. a written or spoken description of something that has happened
-> the Biblical account of the creation of the world
4. an explanation or a description of an idea, a theory or a process
5. a written record of money that is owed to a business and of money that has been paid by it
6. an arrangement with a shop or business to pay bills for goods or services at a later time, for example in regular amounts every month
7. a bill for goods or services provided over a period
8. a regular customer
9. a description of an event that gives you all the details in the order in which they happen
10. according to what other people say
11. according to what you say yourself
12. to make somebody explain a mistake, etc. because they are responsible for it
13. to do something or perform well, especially in a contest
14. not important
15. if you buy something or pay on account, you pay nothing or only a small amount immediately and the rest later
16. because of what you think somebody wants
17. because of somebody/something
18. not for any reason
19. for yourself
20. because you want to and you have decided, not somebody else
21. because of the particular thing that has been mentioned
22. to use something in a good or helpful way
23. to hurt or punish somebody who has harmed or cheated you in the past
24. to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. when making a decision about something
tài khoản
achieve
verb
[/əˈtʃiːv/]
1. to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
-> He had finally achieved success.
2. to succeed in doing something or causing something to happen
-> I haven’t achieved very much today.
3. to be successful
-> Their difficult home life makes it harder for them to achieve at school.
đạt được
across
preposition
[/əˈkrɔːs/]
1. from one side to the other side of something
-> He walked across the field.
2. on the other side of something
-> There’s a bank right across the street.
3. on or over a part of the body
-> He hit him across the face.
4. in every part of a place, group of people, etc.
-> Her family is scattered across the country.
5. knowing a lot about something; covering or in control of something
-> We need somebody who is across all the issues.
sang
acute
adjective
[/əˈkjuːt/]
1. very serious or severe
-> There is an acute shortage of water.
2. an acute illness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous
-> acute appendicitis
3. describing or designed for patients suffering from an acute illness
-> acute patients
4. very sensitive and well developed
-> Dogs have an acute sense of smell.
5. intelligent and quick to notice and understand things
-> He is an acute observer of the social scene.
6. less than 90°
nhọn
addiction
noun
[/əˈdɪkʃn/]
1. the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
-> cocaine addiction
nghiện
administrator
noun
[/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/]
1. a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.
-> Such organizational decisions are made by the hospital administrators.
2. a person who manages a computer system and controls who can access it
-> If you are unable to access the site, contact your system administrator.
3. a person legally appointed (= chosen) to manage the financial affairs of a business that cannot pay its debts
người quản lý
admission
noun
[/ədˈmɪʃn/]
1. the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization
-> Hospital admission is not necessary in most cases.
2. a statement in which somebody admits that something is true, especially something wrong or bad that they have done
-> He is a thief by his own admission (= he has admitted it).
3. the amount of money that you pay to go into a building or to an event
-> admission charges/prices
nhận vào
advance
verb
[/ədˈvæns/]
1. if knowledge, technology, etc. advances, it develops and improves
2. to move forward towards somebody/something, often in order to attack or threaten them or it
-> Technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid pace.
3. to help something to succeed
4. to give somebody money before the time it would usually be paid
5. to suggest an idea, a theory or a plan for other people to discuss
6. to change the time or date of an event so that it takes place earlier
7. to move forward to a later part of something; to move something forward to a later part
8. to increase in price or amount
nâng cao
advice
noun
[/ədˈvaɪs/]
1. an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
-> expert/practical/professional/medical advice
khuyên bảo
affection
noun
[/əˈfekʃn/]
1. the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about them
-> Children need lots of love and affection.
2. a person’s feelings of love
-> Anne had two men trying to win her affections.
sự yêu mến
age
noun
[/eɪdʒ/]
1. the number of years that a person has lived or a thing has existed
-> You’re the same age as my brother.
2. a very long time
-> It’ll probably take ages to find a parking space.
3. a particular period of a person’s life
-> in middle/old age
4. a particular period of history
-> the nuclear age
5. the state of being old
-> The jacket was showing signs of age.
6. a length of time that is a division of an epoch
7. to behave in a way that is suitable for somebody of your age and not as though you were much younger
8. when a person comes of age, they reach the age when they have an adult’s legal rights and responsibilities
9. if something comes of age, it reaches the stage of development at which people accept and value it
10. to realize that you are getting old, especially compared with people you are with who are younger than you
11. a great age
12. now, in the modern world
13. to seem as old as you really are and not younger or older
14. used in polite expressions to describe somebody as ‘very old’
15. if you talk about a person being of a certain age, you mean that they are no longer young but not yet old
16. an age that is considered to be very old
17. not legally old enough to do a particular thing
tuổi
age
verb
[/eɪdʒ/]
1. to become older
-> As he aged, his memory got worse.
2. to look, feel or seem older; to make somebody/something look, feel or seem older
-> My mother has really aged since she became ill.
3. to develop in taste over a period of time; to allow something to do this
-> The cheese is left to age for at least a year.
tuổi
agenda
noun
[/əˈdʒendə/]
1. a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
-> We have a very full agenda of issues to discuss.
2. a plan of things to be done, or problems to be addressed
-> In our company, quality is high on the agenda.
3. the intention behind what somebody says or does, that is often secret
-> The artist is letting his own agenda affect what was meant to be a community project.
chương trình nghị sự
agree
verb
[/əˈɡriː/]
1. to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
-> We must just agree to differ on this.
2. to approve of something because you think it is morally right
-> When he said that, I had to agree.
3. to say ‘yes’; to say that you will do what somebody wants or that you will allow something to happen
4. to decide with somebody else to do something or to have something
5. to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
6. to be the same as something
7. to match a word or phrase in number, gender or person
8. if two people agree to differ/disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something, but they decide not to discuss it any longer
đồng ý
ah
exclamation
[/ɑː/]
1. used to express surprise, pleasure or sympathy, or when you disagree with somebody
-> Ah, there you are!
Ah
aids
noun
[/eɪdz/]
1. a serious illness caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body’s ability to resist infection (the abbreviation for ‘Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome’)
-> the AIDS epidemic
AIDS
aim
noun
[/eɪm/]
1. the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve
-> the stated aims of the study
2. the action or skill of pointing a weapon at somebody/something
-> Her aim was good and she hit the lion with her first shot.
3. to direct your criticism at somebody/something
mục tiêu
airport
noun
[/ˈerpɔːrt/]
1. a place where planes land and take off and that has buildings for passengers to wait in
-> Gatwick Airport
2. used to describe novels that are popular and easy to read, often bought by people at airports
-> an airport novel/thriller
sân bay
albeit
conjunction
[/ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/]
1. although
-> He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly, to help us.
mặc dù
album
noun
[/ˈælbəm/]
1. a book in which you keep photographs, stamps, etc.
-> a photo album
2. a collection of pieces of music released as a single item, usually on the internet or on a CD
-> They recently released their debut album.
album
alcohol
noun
[/ˈælkəhɔːl/]
1. drinks such as beer, wine, etc. that can make people drunk
-> He never drinks alcohol.
2. the clear liquid that is found in drinks such as beer, wine, etc. and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
-> Wine contains about 10% alcohol.
rượu bia
alter
verb
[/ˈɔːltər/]
1. to become different; to make somebody/something different
-> Prices did not alter significantly during 2019.
2. to make changes to a piece of clothing so that it will fit you better
-> We can have the dress altered to fit you.
thay đổi
amateur
noun
[/ˈæmətər/]
1. a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for pleasure, not as a job
-> The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
2. a person who does not have enough skill to be able to do something well
-> This work was done by a bunch of amateurs!
nghiệp dư
ambassador
noun
[/æmˈbæsədər/]
1. an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country
-> the British Ambassador to Italy/in Rome
2. a person who represents or promotes a particular activity
-> The best ambassadors for the sport are the players.
đại sứ
ambition
noun
[/æmˈbɪʃn/]
1. something that you want to do or achieve very much
-> She had fulfilled her lifelong ambition.
2. the desire or strength of mind to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
-> She was driven by personal ambition.
tham vọng
analogy
noun
[/əˈnælədʒi/]
1. a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similar
-> The teacher drew an analogy between the human heart and a pump.
2. the process of comparing one thing with another thing that has similar features in order to explain it
-> learning by analogy
sự giống nhau
analyse
verb
[/ˈænəlaɪz/]
1. to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it
-> The job involves collecting and analysing data.
2. to treat or study somebody using psychoanalysis
phân tích
ankle
noun
[/ˈæŋkl/]
1. the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle joint
-> to sprain/break/twist your ankle
mắt cá
anniversary
noun
[/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/]
1. a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event
-> on the anniversary of his wife’s death
dịp kỉ niệm
announce
verb
[/əˈnaʊns/]
1. to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.
-> He officially announced his intention to resign at today’s press conference.
2. to give information about something in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker
-> Has our flight been announced yet?
3. to say something in a loud and/or serious way
-> ‘I’ve given up smoking,’ she announced.
4. to tell somebody your name or somebody else’s name when you or they arrive at a place
-> Would you announce the guests as they arrive? (= call out their names, for example at a formal party)
5. to introduce, or to give information about, a programme on the radio or television
thông báo
announcement
noun
[/əˈnaʊnsmənt/]
1. a spoken or written statement that informs people about something
-> to make an announcement
2. the act of publicly informing people about something
-> Announcement of the verdict was accompanied by shouts and cheers.
thông báo
annoy
verb
[/əˈnɔɪ/]
1. to make somebody slightly angry
-> His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
2. to make somebody uncomfortable or unable to relax
-> He swatted a fly that was annoying him.
làm phiền
anywhere
adverb
[/ˈeniwer/]
1. used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewhere
-> I can’t see it anywhere.
2. in, at or to any place, when it does not matter where
-> Put the box down anywhere.
3. used to indicate a range
4. far from; not at all
5. far from; not at all
bất cứ nơi nào
apart
adverb
[/əˈpɑːrt/]
1. separated by a distance, of space or time
-> The two houses stood 500 metres apart.
2. not together; separate or separately
-> We’re living apart now.
3. into pieces
-> The whole thing just came apart in my hands.
4. used to say that somebody/something is not included in what you are talking about
-> Victoria apart, not one of them seems suitable for the job.
5. to be widely separated; to have no interests that you share
6. to be completely different in attitudes, opinions, etc.
7. used to show that you are now being serious after you have said something funny
8. to destroy something; to criticize somebody very strongly
riêng biệt
applicable
adjective
[/ˈæplɪkəbl/]
1. that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/something
-> Give details of children where applicable (= if you have any).
áp dụng
apply
verb
[/əˈplaɪ/]
1. to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
2. to affect or be relevant to somebody/something
-> You should apply in person/by letter.
3. to use something or make something work in a particular situation
4. to put or spread something such as paint, cream, etc. onto a surface
5. to work at something or study something very hard
6. to press on something hard with your hand, foot, etc. to make something work or have an effect on something
áp dụng
appoint
verb
[/əˈpɔɪnt/]
1. to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibility
-> They have appointed a new head teacher at my son’s school.
2. to arrange or decide on a time or place for doing something
-> A date for the meeting is still to be appointed.
bổ nhiệm
approval
noun
[/əˈpruːvl/]
1. the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
-> She desperately wanted to win her father’s approval.
2. agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or request
-> The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval.
3. if you buy goods or if goods are sold on approval, you can use them for a time without paying, until you decide if you want to buy them or not
sự chấp thuận
arrangement
noun
[/əˈreɪndʒmənt/]
1. a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
-> Travel and accommodation arrangements have been finalized.
2. the way things are done or organized
-> She’s happy with her unusual living arrangements.
3. an agreement that you make with somebody that you can both accept
-> We can come to an arrangement over the price.
4. a group of things that are organized or placed in a particular order or position; the act of placing things in a particular order
-> plans of the possible seating arrangements
5. a piece of music that has been changed, for example for another instrument to play
-> an arrangement of a Mozart aria for clarinet and piano
sắp xếp
array
noun
[/əˈreɪ/]
1. a group or collection of things or people, often one that is large or impressive
-> a vast array of bottles of different shapes and sizes
2. a way of organizing and storing related data in a computer memory
3. a set of numbers, signs or values arranged in rows and columns
mảng
arrest
noun
[/əˈrest/]
1. the act of arresting somebody
-> The police made several arrests.
2. an act of something stopping or being interrupted
-> He died after suffering a cardiac arrest (= when his heart suddenly stopped).
bắt giữ
asset
noun
[/ˈæset/]
1. a person or thing that is valuable or useful to somebody/something
-> In his job, patience is an invaluable asset.
2. a thing of value, especially property, that a person or company owns, which can be used or sold to pay debts
-> the net asset value of the company
tài sản
assign
verb
[/əˈsaɪn/]
1. to give somebody something that they can use, or some work or responsibility
-> The teacher assigned a different task to each of the children.
2. to provide a person for a particular task or position
-> They’ve assigned their best man to the job.
3. to send a person to work under the authority of somebody or in a particular group
-> I was assigned to B platoon.
4. to say that something has a particular value or function, or happens at a particular time or place
-> Assign a different colour to each different type of information.
5. to say that your property or rights now belong to somebody else
-> The agreement assigns copyright to the publisher.
giao phó
at
preposition
[/ət/]
1. used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens
-> at the corner of the street
2. used to say where somebody works or studies
-> He’s been at the bank longer than anyone else.
3. used to say when something happens
-> We left at 2 o’clock.
4. used to state the age at which somebody does something
-> She got married at 25.
5. in the direction of or towards somebody/something
-> What are you looking at?
6. used after a verb to show that somebody tries to do something, or partly does something, but does not succeed or complete it
-> He clutched wildly at the rope as he fell.
7. used with adjectives to show how well somebody does something
-> I’m good at French.
8. used to show a rate, speed, etc.
-> He was driving at 70 mph.
9. used to state the distance away from something
-> I held it at arm’s length.
10. used to show the situation somebody/something is in, what somebody is doing or what is happening
-> The country is now at war.
11. used to say that somebody/something is as good, bad, etc. as they can be
-> This was Osaka at her best.
12. used with adjectives to show the cause of something
-> They were impatient at the delay.
13. in response to something
-> They attended the dinner at the chairman’s invitation.
14. used when giving a phone number
-> You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354.
15. the symbol (@) used in email addresses
16. used when you are giving an extra piece of information
17. to be doing something, especially something bad
18. a place or an activity that is very popular or fashionable
Tại
atmosphere
noun
[/ˈætməsfɪr/]
1. the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
-> Wind power doesn’t release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
2. a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star
-> Saturn’s atmosphere
3. the air in a room or in a small space; the air around a place
-> a smoky/stuffy atmosphere
4. the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people
-> Before the parade, the atmosphere was electric.
5. a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
bầu không khí
attention
exclamation
[/əˈtenʃn/]
1. used for asking people to listen to something that is being announced
-> Attention, please! Passengers for flight KL412 are requested to go to gate 21 immediately.
2. used for ordering soldiers to stand to attention
chú ý
attitude
noun
[/ˈætɪtuːd/]
1. the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
-> These societies have to change their attitudes towards women.
2. confident, sometimes aggressive behaviour that shows you do not care about other people’s opinions and that you want to do things in an individual way
-> You’d better get rid of that attitude and shape up, young man.
3. a position of the body
-> Her hands were folded in an attitude of prayer.
4. to hold your body in a particular way to create a particular impression
thái độ
attorney
noun
[/əˈtɜːrni/]
1. a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court
-> The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.
2. a person who is given the power to act for another person in business or legal matters
-> She was made her father’s attorney when he became ill.
3. a solicitor (= a lawyer who prepares legal documents and advises on legal matters)
luật sư
authentic
adjective
[/ɔːˈθentɪk/]
1. known to be real and what somebody claims it is and not a copy
-> I don’t know if the painting is authentic.
2. true and accurate
-> an authentic account of life in the desert
3. made to be exactly the same as the original
-> an authentic model of the ancient town
thật
average
adjective
[/ˈævərɪdʒ/]
1. calculated by adding several amounts together, finding a total, and dividing the total by the number of amounts
-> The average age of participants was 52 years.
2. typical or normal
-> babies of below average birth weight
3. ordinary; not especially good
-> I was just an average sort of student.
trung bình
await
verb
[/əˈweɪt/]
1. to wait for somebody/something
-> He is in custody awaiting trial.
2. to be going to happen to somebody
-> A warm welcome awaits all our guests.
chờ đợi
award
noun
[/əˈwɔːrd/]
1. a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
-> He was nominated for the best actor award.
2. an increase in the amount of money somebody earns
-> an annual pay award
3. an amount of money given as an official payment or grant to somebody
-> an award of £600 000 in libel damages
4. the official decision to give something to somebody
-> Satisfactory completion of the course will lead to the award of the Diploma of Social Work.
phần thưởng
backing
noun
[/ˈbækɪŋ/]
1. help and support from somebody to do something; financial support for something
-> The police gave the proposals their full backing.
2. material attached to the back of something in order to protect it or make it stronger
-> Remove the backing paper from the adhesive tape.
3. music that goes with the main singer or tune
-> a backing group/singer/track
ủng hộ
bag
noun
[/bæɡ/]
1. a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling
-> Poetry isn’t really my bag.
2. a bag or case that you take when you are travelling; a piece of luggage
-> He was carrying a heavy bag of groceries.
3. the amount contained in a bag
-> I packed my bags and left for the airport.
4. a large amount or a large number of something
5. dark circles or loose folds of skin under the eyes, as a result of getting old or lack of sleep
6. an offensive word for an older woman who you think is unpleasant or angry
7. all the birds, animals, etc. shot or caught on one occasion
8. (not) something that you are interested in or good at
9. with all your possessions, especially secretly or suddenly
10. a very thin person or animal
11. a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use
12. to be very nervous
13. if something is in the bag, it is almost certain to be won or achieved
14. to suddenly make somebody responsible for something important, such as finishing a difficult job, that is really your responsibility
15. to tell a secret carelessly or by mistake
16. to leave a person or place permanently, especially after an argument
17. to succeed in doing something difficult by making an extra effort or doing something clever or surprising
cái túi
bail
noun
[/beɪl/]
1. money that somebody agrees to pay if a person accused of a crime does not appear at their trial. When bail has been arranged, the accused person is allowed to go free until the trial.
-> Can anyone put up bail for you?
2. either of the two small pieces of wood on top of each set of three wooden posts (called stumps)
3. to fail to appear at your trial after you have paid money to be allowed to go free until the trial
tại ngoại
bake
verb
[/beɪk/]
1. to cook food in an oven without extra fat or liquid; to be cooked in this way
-> to bake bread/biscuits/cookies
2. to become hard when heated; to make something hard by heating it
-> The bricks are left in the kiln to bake.
3. to be or become very hot
-> We sat baking in the sun.
nướng
balloon
noun
[/bəˈluːn/]
1. a small bag made of very thin rubber that becomes larger and rounder when you fill it with air or gas. Balloons are brightly coloured and used as decorations or toys.
-> to blow up/burst/pop a balloon
2. a large balloon made of strong material that is filled with hot air or gas to make it rise in the air, usually carrying a basket for passengers
-> We went up in a balloon.
3. to be very unsuccessful; to not be accepted by people
4. when the trouble that you are expecting begins
bóng bay
ballot
noun
[/ˈbælət/]
1. the system of voting in writing and usually in secret; an occasion on which a vote is held
-> The chairperson is chosen by secret ballot.
2. the piece of paper on which somebody marks who they are voting for
-> What percentage of eligible voters cast their ballots?
3. the total number of votes in an election
-> She won 58.8% of the ballot.
phiếu
barrel
noun
[/ˈbærəl/]
1. a large round container, usually made of wood or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides
-> a beer/wine barrel
2. the contents of or the amount contained in a barrel; a unit of measurement in the oil industry equal to between 120 and 159 litres
-> They got through two barrels of beer.
3. the part of a gun like a tube through which the bullets are fired
-> Tom found himself looking down the barrel of a gun.
4. a lot of fun
5. used to emphasize how easy it is to do something
6. including everything
7. (to put/have somebody) in a situation in which they must accept or do what you want
8. to have to use things or people that are not the best or most suitable because the ones that were the best or most suitable are no longer available
thùng
barrier
noun
[/ˈbæriər/]
1. an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another
-> The crowd had to stand behind barriers.
2. a gate at a car park or railway station that controls when you may go through by being raised or lowered
-> Scan your ticket at the barrier and it will automatically lift.
3. a problem, rule or situation that prevents somebody from doing something, or that makes something impossible
-> the removal of trade barriers
4. something that exists between one thing or person and another and keeps them separate
-> The Yangtze River is a natural barrier to the north-east.
5. a particular amount, level or number that it is difficult to get past
-> the first player whose earnings passed the $10 million barrier
rào chắn
based
adjective
[/beɪst/]
1. if one thing is based on another, it uses it or is developed from it
-> The movie is based on a real-life incident.
2. if a person or business is based in a particular place, that is where they live or work, or where the work of the business is done
-> We’re based in Chicago.
3. containing something as an important part or feature
-> lead-based paints
dựa trên
basic
adjective
[/ˈbeɪsɪk/]
1. forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
-> basic information/facts/ideas
2. of the simplest kind or at the simplest level
-> The campsite has only basic amenities.
3. necessary and important to all people
-> basic human rights
4. before anything extra is added
-> The basic pay of the average worker has risen by 3 per cent.
nền tảng
bath
noun
[/bæθ/]
1. a large, long container that you put water in and then get into to wash your whole body
-> I’m in the bath!
2. an act of washing your whole body by sitting or lying in water
-> I think I’ll have a bath and go to bed.
3. the water in a bath ready to use
-> a long soak in a hot bath
4. a public building where you can go to swim
-> My father took me to the baths every Sunday.
5. a public place where people went in the past to wash or have a bath
-> Roman villas and baths
6. a container with a liquid such as water or a dye in it, in which something is washed or placed for a period of time. Baths are used in industrial, chemical and medical processes.
7. to lose money on a business agreement
bồn tắm
bathroom
noun
[/ˈbæθruːm/]
1. a room in which there is a bath, a washbasin and often a toilet
-> Go and wash your hands in the bathroom.
2. a room in which there is a toilet, a sink and sometimes a bath or shower
-> I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet).
phòng tắm
beat
verb
[/biːt/]
1. to defeat somebody in a game or competition
-> Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.
2. to do or be better than something
-> He beat me at chess.
3. to get control of something
-> Somebody was beating at the door.
4. to be too difficult for somebody
5. to avoid something
6. to hit a person hard and many times in order to hurt them
7. to hit something hard several times
8. to make, or cause something to make, a regular sound or movement
9. to mix something with short quick movements with a fork, etc.
10. to change the shape of something, especially metal, by hitting it with a hammer, etc.
11. to make a path, etc. by walking somewhere or by pressing branches down and walking over them
12. to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
13. to defeat or do better than somebody in an activity which they have chosen or in which they think they are strong
14. to think very hard about something for a long time
15. to show that you feel sorry about something that you have done, especially in public and in an exaggerated way
16. to finish a task, race, etc. before a particular time
17. to hit somebody very hard several times and hurt them very much
18. to waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible
19. to speak with enthusiasm in support of somebody/something
20. to hit somebody/something very hard
21. to go away immediately
22. if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them
23. to escape without being punished
24. to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant
25. to mark or follow the rhythm of music, by waving a stick, tapping your foot (= hitting it against the floor), etc.
26. to get or do something before somebody else can
27. (to hit somebody until they are) covered with bruises (= blue, brown or purple marks on the body)
28. used to express surprise or anger
29. if you cannot defeat somebody or be as successful as they are, then it is more sensible to join them in what they are doing and perhaps get some advantage for yourself by doing so
30. far away from other people, houses, etc.
31. a fact, an argument, etc. that is used in order to blame or punish somebody
32. to be difficult to beat
tiết tấu
bed
noun
[/bed/]
1. a piece of furniture for sleeping on
-> Their life together hasn’t exactly been a bed of roses.
2. the bottom of a river, the sea, etc.
-> a single/double bed
3. an area of ground in a garden or park for growing flowers, vegetables, etc.
4. a layer of something that other things lie or rest on
5. a layer of clay, rock, etc. in the ground
6. (not) an easy or a pleasant situation
7. to die because you are old or ill
8. to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason
9. to have sex with somebody
10. used to refer to sexual activity
11. to go to bed and stay there because you are ill
12. to urinate in your bed by accident
13. you must accept the results of your actions
giường
behind
preposition
[/bɪˈhaɪnd/]
1. at or towards the back of somebody/something, and often hidden by it or them
-> Who’s the girl standing behind Jan?
2. making less progress than somebody/something
-> He’s behind the rest of the class in reading.
3. giving support to or approval of somebody/something
-> She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her.
4. responsible for starting or developing something
-> What’s behind that happy smile (= what is causing it)?
5. used to say that something is in somebody’s past
-> The accident is behind you now, so try to forget it.
phía sau
belief
noun
[/bɪˈliːf/]
1. a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right
-> I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
2. an opinion about something; something that you think is true
-> There is a general belief that things will soon get better.
3. something that you believe, especially as part of your religion
-> religious/political beliefs
4. to be too extreme, horrible, etc. to believe/describe
5. (in a way that is) too great, difficult, etc. to be believed
6. as far as you know
sự tin tưởng
bench
noun
[/bentʃ/]
1. a long seat for two or more people, usually made of wood
-> a park bench
2. a judge in court or the seat where he/she sits; the position of being a judge or magistrate
-> His lawyer turned to address the bench.
3. (in the British parliament) a seat where a particular group of politicians sit
-> There was cheering from the Opposition benches.
4. the seats where players sit when they are not playing in the game
-> the substitutes’ bench
5. a long heavy table used for doing practical jobs, working with tools, etc.
-> a carpenter’s bench
Băng ghế
benchmark
noun
[/ˈbentʃmɑːrk/]
1. something that can be measured and used as a standard that other things can be compared with
-> Tests at the age of seven provide a benchmark against which the child’s progress at school can be measured.
điểm chuẩn
beneficiary
noun
[/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃieri/]
1. a person who gains as a result of something
-> Who will be the main beneficiary of the cuts in income tax?
2. a person who receives money or property when somebody dies
-> She was the sole beneficiary of her father’s will.
người thụ hưởng
better
adjective
[/ˈbetər/]
1. of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else
-> We’re hoping for better weather tomorrow.
2. more suitable or appropriate
-> Can you think of a better word than ‘nice’?
3. more able; showing more skill
-> She’s far better at science than her brother.
4. less ill or unhappy
-> She’s a lot better today.
5. fully recovered after an illness; in good health again
-> Don’t go back to work until you are better.
6. most of something, especially a period of time; more than half of something
7. used to say that something should be as big, small, etc. as possible
8. you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risks
9. almost or just the same as; almost or just as bad as
10. it is better to stop something bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened
11. used to give support to somebody who has been upset and is trying to become calmer
12. used to praise somebody who has made an effort to improve
13. used to say that two people can achieve more than one person working alone
tốt hơn
bishop
noun
[/ˈbɪʃəp/]
1. a senior priest in charge of the work of the Church in a city or district
-> the Bishop of Oxford
2. a piece used in the game of chess that is like a bishop’s hat in shape and can move any number of squares in a diagonal line
giám mục
bit
noun
[/bɪt/]
1. rather; to some extent
-> Inside I’m in bits because I miss him so much.
2. a short time or distance
-> These trousers are a bit tight.
3. a small amount or piece of something
-> Wait a bit!
4. a part of something larger
-> Here are some useful bits of information.
5. a large amount
6. the smallest unit of information used by a computer
7. a metal bar that is put in a horse’s mouth so that the rider can control it
8. a tool or part of a tool for drilling (= making) holes
9. an amount of money equal to 12½ cents
10. a person’s sexual organs
11. to be very sad or worried
12. behaviour or ideas that are typical of a particular group, type of person or activity
13. a piece at a time; gradually
14. not fair or not reasonable
15. used when talking about unpleasant or negative things or ideas, to mean ‘rather a…’
16. a person that you think is sexually attractive
17. a person of a low social class who has a sexual relationship with somebody of a higher class
18. the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else
19. small objects or items of various kinds
20. to use bombs or other weapons to destroy somebody/something completely
21. impatient to do or start doing something
22. to do your share of a task
23. just as good, bad, etc.; equally good, bad, etc.
24. to become very enthusiastic about something that you have started to do so that you are unlikely to stop until you have finished
25. not at all; not in any way
26. used for saying that something that you had expected to happen did not happen
27. not any
28. not at all
29. into small pieces
30. very much
chút
blessing
noun
[/ˈblesɪŋ/]
1. God’s help and protection, or a prayer asking for this
-> to pray for God’s blessing
2. approval of or permission for something
-> The government gave its blessing to the new plans.
3. something that is good or helpful
-> Lack of traffic is one of the blessings of country life.
4. something that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end
5. to be grateful for the good things in your life
phước lành
blind
adjective
[/blaɪnd/]
1. not able to see
-> Doctors think he will go blind.
2. people who are blind
-> recorded books for the blind
3. not noticing or realizing something
-> She is blind to her husband’s faults.
4. seeming to be unreasonable, and accepted without question; seeming to be out of control
-> blind faith/obedience
5. that cannot be controlled by reason
-> blind chance
6. that a driver in a car cannot see, or cannot see around
-> a blind driveway
7. that does not make a difference between people on the basis of the quality mentioned, or favour one group over another
-> In a piece of gender-blind casting, Hamlet is played by British actress Maxine Peake.
8. not able to see well
9. a situation in which people with almost no experience or knowledge give advice to others who also have no experience or knowledge
10. when you love somebody, you cannot see their faults
11. not any
12. to pretend not to notice something bad that is happening, so you do not have to do anything about it
mù
blue
noun
[/bluː/]
1. the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day
-> bright/dark/light/pale/deep blue
2. a person who has played a particular sport for Oxford or Cambridge University; a title given to them
-> He’s an Oxford rugby blue.
3. a mistake
4. a name for a person with red hair
5. a fight
6. an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected; a complete surprise
7. the police
8. unexpectedly; without warning
màu xanh da trời
boil
verb
[/bɔɪl/]
1. when a liquid boils or when you boil it, it is heated to the point where it forms bubbles and turns to steam or vapour
-> The water was bubbling and boiling away.
2. when a kettle, pan, etc. boils or when you boil a kettle, etc., it is heated until the water inside it boils
-> The kettle’s boiling.
3. to cook or wash something in boiling water; to be cooked or washed in boiling water
-> She put some potatoes on to boil.
4. if you boil with anger, etc. or anger, etc. boils inside you, you are very angry
-> He was boiling with rage.
5. to attempt to do something very difficult or impossible
6. to make somebody extremely angry
7. used to say that when you are impatient for something to happen, time seems to pass very slowly
đun sôi
bold
adjective
[/bəʊld/]
1. brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
-> It was a bold move on their part to open a business in France.
2. in a thick, dark type
-> Highlight the important words in bold type.
3. that can be easily seen; having a strong clear appearance
-> the bold outline of a mountain against the sky
4. used especially when politely asking a question or making a suggestion which you hope will not offend anyone (although it may criticize them slightly)
5. without showing any respect, shame or fear
in đậm
boost
verb
[/buːst/]
1. to make something increase, or become better or more successful
-> to boost exports/profits
2. to steal something
tăng
both
determiner
[/bəʊθ/]
1. used with plural nouns to mean ‘the two’ or ‘the one as well as the other’
-> Both women were French.
2. not only… but also…
-> Both his mother and his father will be there.
cả hai
boyfriend
noun
[/ˈbɔɪfrend/]
1. a man or boy that somebody has a romantic or sexual relationship with
-> She’s got a new boyfriend.
bạn trai
brain
noun
[/breɪn/]
1. the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling
-> I’ve been beating my brains out all weekend to get this script written.
2. the brain of an animal, eaten as food
-> The human brain is a complex organ.
3. the ability to learn quickly and think about things in a logical and intelligent way
-> He’s always been the brains of the family.
4. an intelligent person
5. the most intelligent person in a particular group; the person who is responsible for thinking of and organizing something
6. to think very hard about something for a long time
7. to kill yourself/somebody by shooting yourself/them in the head
8. to think very hard
9. to think about something all the time, especially in a way that is annoying
10. to ask somebody a lot of questions about something because they know more about the subject than you do
11. to think very hard or for a long time about something
não
branch
noun
[/bræntʃ/]
1. a part of a tree that grows out from the main stem and on which leaves, flowers and fruit grow
-> The government set out to destroy the organization root and branch.
2. a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization
-> She climbed the tree and hid in the branches.
3. a part of a government or other large organization that deals with one particular aspect of its work
4. a division of an area of knowledge or a group of languages
5. a smaller or less important part of a river, road, railway, etc. that leads away from the main part
6. a group of members of a family who all have the same ancestors
7. completely and in a way that affects every part of something
chi nhánh
brand
noun
[/brænd/]
1. a type of product, service, etc. made or offered by a particular company under a particular name
-> a well-known brand of toothpaste
2. a particular type or kind of something
-> an unorthodox brand of humour
3. a mark made with a piece of hot metal, especially on farm animals to show who owns them
4. matching the image that a company or organization wants people to have of its products or services
thương hiệu
breakthrough
noun
[/ˈbreɪkθruː/]
1. an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement
-> to make/achieve a breakthrough
đột phá
breast
noun
[/brest/]
1. either of the two round soft parts at the front of a woman’s body that produce milk when she has had a baby
-> He made a clean breast of everything and admitted taking the money.
2. the similar, smaller part on a man’s body, which does not produce milk
-> She put the baby to her breast.
3. the top part of the front of your body, below your neck
4. the part of a piece of clothing that covers your chest
-> He cradled the child against his breast.
5. the front part of a bird’s body
6. meat from the front part of the body of a bird or an animal
7. having the type of chest or breasts mentioned
8. the part of the body where the feelings and emotions are thought to be
9. to show that you feel sorry about something that you have done, especially in public and in an exaggerated way
10. to tell the truth about something so that you no longer feel guilty
nhũ hoa
breath
noun
[/breθ/]
1. the air that you take into your lungs and send out again
-> His breath smelt of garlic.
2. an amount of air that enters the lungs at one time
-> Take a deep breath and try to relax.
3. a small amount of something; slight evidence of something
-> a breath of suspicion/scandal
4. a slight movement of air
-> It was a still day, without a breath of wind.
5. clean air breathed in after being indoors or in a dirty atmosphere
6. a person, thing or place that is new and different and therefore interesting and exciting
7. an essential part of a person’s existence
8. to stop breathing for a moment because of fear, shock, etc.
9. to start to be able to breathe normally again after running or doing exercise that makes you tired
10. to stop doing something and rest
11. to live; to be alive
12. to breathe normally again after running or doing exercise that makes you tired
13. to stop breathing for a short time
14. to be nervous while you are waiting for something that you are anxious about
15. people say don’t hold your breath! to emphasize that something will take a long time or may not happen
16. immediately after saying something that suggests the opposite intention or meaning
17. the last moment of a person’s life
18. having difficulty breathing after exercise
19. used to tell somebody that it is not worth wasting time and effort saying something because it will not change anything
20. to say something quietly so that people cannot hear
21. to be very surprising or beautiful
22. to say something that nobody takes any notice of
23. feeling very anxious or excited
hơi thở
breed
verb
[/briːd/]
1. to have sex and produce young
-> Many animals breed only at certain times of the year.
2. to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones for a particular purpose
-> The rabbits are bred for their long coats.
3. to be the cause of something
-> Nothing breeds success like success.
4. to educate somebody in a particular way as they are growing up
-> Fear of failure was bred into him at an early age.
5. born and having grown up in a particular place with a particular background and education
6. to have a lot of babies in a short space of time
7. knowing somebody/something very well may cause you to lose respect for them/it
giống
brush
verb
[/brʌʃ/]
1. to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
-> to brush your hair/teeth
2. to remove or try to remove something from a place or surface with a brush or with your hand
-> He brushed the dirt off his jacket.
3. to put something, for example oil, milk or egg, on something using a brush
-> Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
4. to touch somebody/something lightly while moving close to them/it
-> She brushed past him.
chải
burn
verb
[/bɜːrn/]
1. to produce flames and heat
-> Think carefully before you resign—you don’t want to burn your bridges.
2. to be on fire
-> A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace.
3. to destroy, damage, injure or kill somebody/something by fire; to be destroyed, etc. by fire
-> By nightfall the whole city was burning.
4. if you burn a fuel, or a fuel burns, it produces heat, light or energy
-> Six million acres have burned this year in the United States.
5. if food burns, or if you burn it, it is damaged by too much heat
6. to be damaged or injured by the sun, heat, acid, etc.; to damage or injure somebody/something in this way
7. if part of your body burns or is burning, it feels very hot and painful
8. to produce light
9. to feel or show a very strong emotion or desire
10. to move very fast in a particular direction
11. to make somebody very angry
12. to put information onto a CD or DVD
13. to spend money
14. to do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later
15. to become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early
16. to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business
17. if money burns a hole in your pocket, you want to spend it as soon as you have it
18. to study or work until late at night
19. to drive very fast
20. to become completely burnt, especially because it has been cooked for too long
21. to go wrong or to fail badly and suddenly
22. a person thinks that other people are talking about them, especially in an unkind way
23. to have so much money that you do not have to be careful with it
đốt cháy
button
noun
[/ˈbʌtn/]
1. a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together
-> to do up/undo your buttons
2. a small part of a machine that you press to make it work
-> the start/stop/pause button
3. a small area on a computer screen that you click on to make it do something
-> Click on the back button to go back to the previous screen.
4. a badge, especially one with a message printed on it
-> He wore a button saying ‘Life begins at 40!’
5. intelligent and quick to understand
6. at exactly the right time or at the exact time mentioned
7. exactly right
8. to do exactly the right things to please somebody
9. to make somebody react in either a positive or a negative way
cái nút
call
noun
[/kɔːl/]
1. the act of speaking to somebody on the phone
-> She is constantly at the beck and call of her invalid father.
2. a shout or loud sound made to attract attention
-> to get/receive a call from somebody
3. a loud sound made by a bird or an animal
-> There isn’t a lot of call for small specialist shops nowadays.
4. a request, an order or a demand for somebody to do something or to go somewhere
-> She is a busy woman with many calls on her time.
5. no demand for something; no reason for somebody’s behaviour
6. a demand or pressure placed on somebody/something
7. a short visit to somebody’s house
8. a strong feeling of attraction that a particular place has for you
9. a strong feeling that you want to do something, especially a particular job
10. a decision
11. a decision made by the umpire
12. a player’s bid or turn to bid
13. always ready to obey somebody’s orders
14. to a higher standard or level than is required for a job or task
15. the need to go to the toilet
16. a strong request to fight in the army; a strong request to defend something or get ready for a fight about something
17. a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident, etc.
18. to be the most important person or thing competing for somebody’s time, money, etc. and to be dealt with or paid for before other people or things
19. available for work if necessary, especially in an emergency
gọi
call
verb
[/kɔːl/]
1. to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody
-> She couldn’t call to mind where she had seen him before.
2. to phone somebody
-> They decided to call the baby Mark.
3. to ask somebody/something to come quickly to a particular place by phoning
-> Someone called the police.
4. to describe somebody/something in a particular way; to consider somebody/something to be something
5. to claim that you are a particular type of person, especially when other people question whether this is true
6. to shout or say something loudly to attract somebody’s attention
7. to ask somebody to come by shouting or speaking loudly
8. to order somebody to come to a place
9. to order something to happen; to announce that something will happen
10. to make a short visit to a person or place
11. to make the noise that is typical for it
12. to predict what the result of something will be
13. to say which side of a coin you think will face upwards after it is thrown
14. to shout out the steps for people performing a square dance or country dance
15. to remember somebody/something
16. to remind you of somebody/something
17. to tell somebody to do what they are threatening to do, because you believe that they will not be cruel or brave enough to do it
18. to make use of something
19. to doubt something or make others doubt something
20. to decide or agree to stop doing something
21. to agree to end a contest, argument, etc. because both sides seem equal
22. to decide to stop doing something
23. to use offensive words about somebody
24. to be the person who controls a situation
25. to say exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion
26. to say or decide that it is time for something to finish
27. to make somebody explain a mistake, etc. because they are responsible for it
28. to ask people in a meeting to be quiet so that the meeting can start or continue
29. to order somebody to obey the formal rules of a meeting; to start a formal meeting
30. the person who provides the money for something can also control how it is spent
31. called to see somebody in authority because you have done something wrong
32. used to say that you should not criticize somebody for a fault that you have yourself
33. used instead of a name that you cannot remember
gọi
calm
adjective
[/kɑːm/]
1. not excited, nervous or upset
-> It is important to keep calm in an emergency.
2. without large waves
-> The sea was flat calm (= with no waves at all).
3. without wind
-> a calm, cloudless day
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