Part 1

Question 1

abandon

Answer 1

verb
[/əˈbændən/]
1. to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
-> The baby had been abandoned by its mother.
2. to leave a thing or place, especially because it is impossible or dangerous to stay
-> Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
3. to stop doing something, especially before it is finished; to stop having something
-> They abandoned the match because of rain.
4. to stop supporting or helping somebody; to stop believing in something
-> The country abandoned its political leaders after the war.
5. to feel an emotion so strongly that you can feel nothing else
-> He abandoned himself to despair.

bỏ rơi

Question 2

absolute

Answer 2

adjective
[/ˈæbsəluːt/]
1. total and complete
-> I’ve joined a class for absolute beginners.
2. used, especially in spoken English, to give emphasis to what you are saying
-> We must keep costs to an absolute minimum.
3. definite and without any doubt
-> There was no absolute proof.
4. (of a legal decision) final
-> The divorce became absolute last week.
5. not limited in any way
-> absolute power/authority
6. existing or measured independently and not in relation to something else
-> Although prices are falling in absolute terms, energy is still expensive.

tuyệt đối

Question 3

absorb

Answer 3

verb
[/əbˈzɔːrb/]
1. to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space around
2. to take in and keep heat, light, energy, sound, etc. instead of reflecting it
-> Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
3. to reduce the effect of a physical impact or movement
-> The company is unable to absorb such huge losses.
4. to take something into the mind and learn or understand it
5. to interest somebody very much so that they pay no attention to anything else
6. to make something smaller become part of something larger
7. to use up a large supply of something, especially money or time
8. to deal with changes, effects, costs, etc.

hấp thụ

Question 4

abstract

Answer 4

adjective
[/ˈæbstrækt/]
1. based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
-> abstract knowledge/principles
2. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical reality
-> We may talk of beautiful things but beauty itself is abstract.
3. not representing people or things in a realistic way, but expressing the artist’s ideas about them
-> the work of American abstract expressionists like Mark Rothko

trừu tượng

Question 5

academic

Answer 5

noun
[/ˌækəˈdemɪk/]
1. a person who teaches and/or does research at a university or college
-> a leading/distinguished/prominent academic

học thuật

Question 6

accent

Answer 6

noun
[/ˈæksent/]
1. a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area or social class a person comes from; how well somebody pronounces a particular language
-> a northern/Dublin/Scottish accent
2. the emphasis that you should give to part of a word when saying it
-> In ‘today’ the accent is on the second syllable.
3. a mark on a letter to show that it should be pronounced in a particular way
-> Canapé has an accent on the ‘e’.
4. a special importance that is given to something
-> In all our products the accent is on quality.

giọng

Question 7

acceptable

Answer 7

adjective
[/əkˈseptəbl/]
1. agreed or approved of by most people in a society
-> Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour.
2. that somebody agrees is of a good enough standard or allowed
-> For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable.
3. not very good but good enough
-> The food was acceptable, but no more.

chấp nhận được

Question 8

accidentally

Answer 8

adverb
[/ˌæksɪˈdentəli/]
1. by chance; in a way that was not planned
-> As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face.

vô tình

Question 9

accommodate

Answer 9

verb
[/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/]
1. to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit
-> The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
2. to provide enough space for somebody/something
-> The garage can accommodate three cars.
3. to consider something such as somebody’s opinion or a fact and be influenced by it when you are deciding what to do or explaining something
-> Our proposal tries to accommodate the special needs of minority groups.
4. to help somebody by doing what they want
-> I have accommodated the press a great deal, giving numerous interviews.
5. to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better
-> I needed to accommodate to the new schedule.

chứa

Question 10

accompany

Answer 10

verb
[/əˈkʌmpəni/]
1. to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something
-> His wife accompanied him on the trip.
2. to happen or appear with something else
-> Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement.
3. to play a musical instrument, especially a piano, while somebody else sings or plays the main tune
-> The singer was accompanied on the piano by her sister.

đồng hành

Question 11

accomplish

Answer 11

verb
[/əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/]
1. to succeed in doing or completing something
-> The first part of the plan has been safely accomplished.

hoàn thành

Question 12

account

Answer 12

verb
[/əˈkaʊnt/]
1. to have the opinion that somebody/something is a particular thing
-> In English law a person is accounted innocent until they are proved guilty.
2. used to say how difficult it is to understand why somebody likes somebody/something that you do not like at all

tài khoản

Question 13

accountant

Answer 13

noun
[/əˈkaʊntənt/]
1. a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
-> We talked to the company’s chief accountant.

kế toán viên

Question 14

accumulation

Answer 14

noun
[/əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃn/]
1. the process of gradually increasing or getting more and more of something over a period of time
-> the accumulation of wealth
2. an amount of something that has gradually increased over a period of time
-> an accumulation of toxic chemicals

sự tích lũy

Question 15

accuracy

Answer 15

noun
[/ˈækjərəsi/]
1. the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes
-> They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file.
2. the degree to which a measurement, calculation, etc. is exact or correct
-> the accuracy of radiocarbon dating

sự chính xác

Question 16

accurate

Answer 16

adjective
[/ˈækjərət/]
1. correct and true in every detail
-> an accurate description/picture of something
2. able to give completely correct information or to do something in an exact way
-> a highly accurate electronic compass
3. an accurate throw, shot, weapon, etc. hits or reaches the thing that it was aimed at
-> There were only two accurate shots on goal.

chính xác

Question 17

accusation

Answer 17

noun
[/ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn/]
1. a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong or illegal; the fact of accusing somebody
-> I don’t want to make an accusation until I have some proof.

lời buộc tội

Question 18

acid

Answer 18

adjective
[/ˈæsɪd/]
1. that contains acid or has the essential characteristics of an acid; that has a pH of less than seven
-> Rye is tolerant of poor, acid soils.
2. that has a bitter sharp taste
-> acid fruit
3. critical and unkind
-> an acid wit

axit

Question 19

acid

Answer 19

noun
[/ˈæsɪd/]
1. a chemical, usually a liquid, that contains hydrogen and has a pH of less than seven. The hydrogen can be replaced by a metal to form a salt. Acids usually have a bitter sharp taste and can often burn holes in or damage things they touch.
-> The acid burned a hole in her coat.
2. a powerful illegal drug that affects people’s minds and makes them see and hear things that are not really there
-> They smoke joints and drop acid.

axit

Question 20

acknowledge

Answer 20

verb
[/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/]
1. to accept that something is true
2. to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status
-> She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
3. to tell somebody that you have received something that they sent to you
4. to show that you have noticed somebody/something by smiling, waving, etc.
5. to publicly express thanks for help you have been given

thừa nhận

Question 21

action

Answer 21

noun
[/ˈækʃn/]
1. the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation
-> Just press the button to see your favourite character in action.
2. a thing that somebody does
-> The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive.
3. things that workers do, especially stopping work, to protest to their employers about something
-> Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
4. a legal process to stop a person or company from doing something, or to make them pay for a mistake, etc.
5. fighting in a battle or war
6. the events in a story, play, etc.
7. exciting events
8. the effect that something such as a chemical has on something
9. the way a part of the body moves or functions
10. the mechanical parts of a piano, gun, clock, etc. or the way the parts move
11. what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do
12. if somebody/something is in action, they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them
13. if you put an idea or a plan into action, you start making it happen or work
14. not able to work or be used because of injury or damage
15. a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially one that makes money
16. to suddenly start working or doing something
17. to start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy
18. to act in order to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation

hoạt động

Question 22

actress

Answer 22

noun
[/ˈæktrəs/]
1. a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession
-> The Oscar-winning actress has taken a break from acting.
2. a woman who plays a part, pretending by her behaviour to be a particular kind of person
-> I became a very good actress and they nearly always believed me.

nữ diễn viên

Question 23

ad

Answer 23

noun
[/æd/]
1. a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
-> The TV ads were first run last year.

quảng cáo

Question 24

add

Answer 24

verb
[/æd/]
1. to put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, amount, etc.
-> Next add the flour.
2. to put numbers or amounts together to get a total
-> He knew how to add and subtract.
3. to say something more; to make a further remark
-> ‘And don’t be late,’ she added.
4. to give a particular quality to an event, a situation, etc.
-> The suite will add a touch of class to your bedroom.
5. used to introduce another fact that helps to emphasize a point you have already made
6. to make a bad relationship with somebody worse by offending them even more

thêm vào

Question 25

addition

Answer 25

noun
[/əˈdɪʃn/]
1. a thing that is added to something else
-> All of these technologies are fairly recent additions.
2. the act of adding something to something else
-> Add salt, tasting with every addition.
3. a new part that is added to a building
-> architects who specialize in home additions
4. the process of adding two or more numbers together to find their total
-> children learning addition and subtraction
5. used when you want to mention another person or thing after something else

phép cộng

Question 26

additional

Answer 26

adjective
[/əˈdɪʃənl/]
1. more than was first mentioned or is usual
-> additional resources/funds/security/funding/costs

thêm vào

Question 27

address

Answer 27

noun
[/əˈdres/]
1. details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
-> What’s your name and address?
2. a series of words and symbols that tells you where you can find something using a computer or phone, for example on the internet
-> What’s your email address?
3. a formal speech that is made in front of an audience
-> tonight’s televised presidential address
4. the correct title, etc. to use when you talk to somebody

Địa chỉ

Question 28

address

Answer 28

verb
[/əˈdres/]
1. to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it
-> Your essay does not address the real issues.
2. to write on an envelope, etc. the name and address of the person, company, etc. that you are sending it to by mail
-> The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house.
3. to make a formal speech to a group of people
-> to address a meeting/conference
4. to say something directly to somebody
-> I was surprised when he addressed me in English.
5. to use a particular name or title for somebody when you speak or write to them
-> There are different ways in which to address a member of the royal family.

Địa chỉ

Question 29

adequate

Answer 29

adjective
[/ˈædɪkwət/]
1. enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
-> They’ll need an adequate supply of hot water.

đủ

Question 30

adjacent

Answer 30

adjective
[/əˈdʒeɪsnt/]
1. next to something
-> The planes landed on adjacent runways.

liền kề

Question 31

administer

Answer 31

verb
[/ədˈmɪnɪstər/]
1. to manage and organize the affairs of a company, an organization, a country, etc.
-> to administer a charity/fund/school
2. to make sure that something is done fairly and in the correct way
-> to administer justice/the law
3. to give or to provide something, especially in a formal way
-> The teacher has the authority to administer punishment.
4. to give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody
-> Police believe his wife could not have administered the poison.
5. to kick or to hit somebody/something
-> He administered a severe blow to his opponent’s head.

quản lý

Question 32

adolescent

Answer 32

noun
[/ˌædəˈlesnt/]
1. a young person who is developing from a child into an adult
-> adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and the problems they face

thanh niên

Question 33

adult

Answer 33

noun
[/əˈdʌlt/]
1. a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions
-> Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2. a fully grown animal
-> The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed.

người lớn

Question 34

advance

Answer 34

adjective
[/ədˈvæns/]
1. done or given before something is going to happen
-> Please give us advance warning of any changes.
2. a group of people who go somewhere first, before the main group
-> The advance party for a winter ascent of Mount Everest has arrived in Nepal.

nâng cao

Question 35

advance

Answer 35

noun
[/ədˈvæns/]
1. progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding
-> a week/month/year in advance
2. the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces
-> We live in an age of rapid technological advance.
3. money paid for work before it has been done or money paid earlier than expected
4. attempts to start a sexual relationship with somebody
5. an increase in the price or value of something
6. before the time that is expected; before something happens
7. more developed than somebody/something else

nâng cao

Question 36

aesthetic

Answer 36

adjective
[/esˈθetɪk/]
1. connected with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things
-> the aesthetic appeal of the songs
2. made in an artistic way and beautiful to look at
-> Their furniture was more aesthetic than functional.

thẩm mỹ

Question 37

afford

Answer 37

verb
[/əˈfɔːrd/]
1. to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
-> Can we afford a new car?
2. if you say that you can’t afford to do something, you mean that you should not do it because it will cause problems for you if you do
-> We cannot afford to ignore this warning.
3. to provide somebody with something
-> The tree affords some shelter from the sun.

đủ khả năng

Question 38

afternoon

Answer 38

noun
[/ˌæftərˈnuːn/]
1. the period of time from 12 o’clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o’clock in the evening
-> this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon

buổi chiều

Question 39

aged

Answer 39

adjective
[/eɪdʒd/]
1. of the age of
-> They have two children aged six and nine.
2. very old
-> my aged aunt
3. very old people
-> services for the sick and the aged

già

Question 40

agency

Answer 40

noun
[/ˈeɪdʒənsi/]
1. a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations
-> She works for an advertising agency.
2. a government department that provides a particular service
-> law enforcement agencies
3. as a result of the action of somebody/something

hãng

Question 41

aggression

Answer 41

noun
[/əˈɡreʃn/]
1. feelings of anger and hate that may result in threatening or violent behaviour
-> The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.
2. a violent attack or threats by one person against another person or by one country against another country
-> unprovoked military aggression

Hiếu chiến

Question 42

agricultural

Answer 42

adjective
[/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/]
1. connected with the science or practice of farming
-> agricultural policy/land/production/development

nông nghiệp

Question 43

ahead

Answer 43

adverb
[/əˈhed/]
1. further forward in space or time; in front
-> I’ll run ahead and warn them.
2. earlier
-> The party was planned weeks ahead.
3. winning; further advanced
-> Our team was ahead by six points.

phía trước

Question 44

aid

Answer 44

noun
[/eɪd/]
1. money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
-> humanitarian/food/medical aid
2. help that you need, especially to perform a particular task
-> She walks with the aid of a stick.
3. an object, a machine, etc. that you use to help you do something
-> Photos make useful teaching aids.
4. in order to help something/somebody
5. used to ask why something is happening

sự giúp đỡ

Question 45

aide

Answer 45

noun
[/eɪd/]
1. a person who helps another person, especially a politician, in their job
-> White House aides

phụ tá

Question 46

air

Answer 46

noun
[/er/]
1. the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
-> Even when he became a star he didn’t have any airs and graces.
2. the space above the ground or that is around things
-> Let’s go out for some fresh air.
3. the space above the earth where planes fly
4. the particular feeling or impression that is given by somebody/something; the way somebody does something
5. a tune
6. a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are
7. a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are
8. clean air breathed in after being indoors or in a dirty atmosphere
9. (to have) plans or dreams that are not likely to happen or come true
10. to improve a difficult or tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.
11. to make the air less dirty or less humid (= warm and wet)
12. to disappear suddenly in a mysterious way
13. used to refer to an estimate or method of doing something that is not very accurate or scientific and partly based on guessing
14. to feel very happy
15. felt by a number of people to exist or to be happening
16. broadcasting or not broadcasting on television or radio
17. from nowhere or nothing, as if by magic
18. to say a name, number, etc. without thinking about it, especially in answer to a question
19. not yet decided
20. in a way that is not friendly and suggests that you think that you are better than other people

không khí

Question 47

alarm

Answer 47

noun
[/əˈlɑːrm/]
1. a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem
-> She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous).
2. a device that warns people of a particular danger, or that a particular person is in danger
-> a burglar/fire/smoke alarm
3. a ringing sound or a tune played by a clock or your phone after you have set it to play at a particular time to wake you up
-> The alarm went off at 7 o’clock.
4. fear and worry that somebody feels when something dangerous or unpleasant might happen
-> What have you done?’ Ellie cried in alarm.
5. if you say that alarm bells are ringing, you mean that people are starting to feel worried and to suspect that something is wrong

báo thức

Question 48

alien

Answer 48

adjective
[/ˈeɪliən/]
1. strange and frightening; different from what you are used to
-> an alien environment
2. from another country or society; foreign
-> an alien culture
3. not usual or acceptable
-> The idea is alien to our religion.
4. connected with creatures from another world
-> alien beings from outer space

người ngoài hành tinh

Question 49

along

Answer 49

preposition
[/əˈlɔːŋ/]
1. from one end to or towards the other end of something
-> They walked slowly along the road.
2. in a line that follows the side of something long
-> Houses had been built along both sides of the river.
3. at a particular point on or next to something long
-> You’ll find his office just along the corridor.

dọc theo

Question 50

also

Answer 50

adverb
[/ˈɔːlsəʊ/]
1. in addition; too
-> She’s fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian.

Mà còn

Question 51

although

Answer 51

conjunction
[/ɔːlˈðəʊ/]
1. used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
-> Although the sun was shining, it wasn’t very warm.
2. used to mean ‘but’ or ‘however’ when you are commenting on a statement
-> I felt he was wrong, although I didn’t say so at the time.

mặc dù

Question 52

ambitious

Answer 52

adjective
[/æmˈbɪʃəs/]
1. determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
-> a fiercely ambitious young manager
2. needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed
-> the government’s ambitious plans for social reform

tham vọng

Question 53

amount

Answer 53

noun
[/əˈmaʊnt/]
1. a quantity of something
-> I was amazed at the amount he could eat.
2. a sum of money
-> Everyone has paid the same amount.
3. a large quantity of something
4. used for saying that something will have no effect

số lượng

Question 54

amount

Answer 54

verb
[/əˈmaʊnt/]

số lượng

Question 55

analysis

Answer 55

noun
[/əˈnæləsɪs/]
1. the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study
-> statistical/data analysis
2. a careful examination of a substance in order to find out what it consists of
-> The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis.
3. a method of treating somebody who has problems with their mental health by asking them to talk about past experiences and feelings, and trying to help them understand fears and feelings that they were not conscious of
-> In analysis the individual resolves difficult emotional conflicts.
4. used to say what is most important after everything has been discussed, or considered

Phân tích

Question 56

analyst

Answer 56

noun
[/ˈænəlɪst/]
1. a person whose job involves examining facts or materials in order to give an opinion on them
-> a political/financial analyst
2. a person who treats patients using psychoanalysis

nhà phân tích

Question 57

angel

Answer 57

noun
[/ˈeɪndʒl/]
1. a spirit who is believed to be a servant of God, and is sent by God to deliver a message or perform a task. Angels are often shown dressed in white, with wings.
-> a host of angels
2. a person who is very good and kind; a child who behaves well
-> John is no angel, believe me (= he does not behave well).
3. used when you are talking to somebody and you are grateful to them
-> Thanks Dad, you’re an angel.
4. a person who supports a business by investing money in it, especially somebody who supports a new small business with their own money
-> When will the angels get their money back?
5. people with little experience try to do the difficult or dangerous things that more experienced people would not consider doing

thiên thần

Question 58

anger

Answer 58

noun
[/ˈæŋɡər/]
1. the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
-> She had to find a way to express her pent-up anger.

sự tức giận

Question 59

angry

Answer 59

adjective
[/ˈæŋɡri/]
1. having strong feelings about something that you dislike very much or about an unfair situation
-> Her behaviour really made me angry.
2. red and painful, usually because of an infection
3. dark and stormy
-> the angry sea with its terrible waves

tức giận

Question 60

animation

Answer 60

noun
[/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/]
1. the process of making films, videos and computer games in which drawings, models or images of people and animals seem to move
-> computer/cartoon animation
2. a film in which drawings, models or images of people and animals seem to move
-> The electronic dictionary included some animations.
3. energy and enthusiasm in the way you look, behave or speak
-> His face was drained of all colour and animation.

hoạt hình

Question 61

annoyed

Answer 61

adjective
[/əˈnɔɪd/]
1. slightly angry
-> He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness.

khó chịu

Question 62

annoying

Answer 62

adjective
[/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/]
1. making somebody feel slightly angry
-> This interruption is very annoying.

khó chịu

Question 63

answer

Answer 63

noun
[/ˈænsər/]
1. something that you say, write or do to react to a question or situation
-> I rang the bell, but there was no answer.
2. something that you write or say in reply to a question in a test, an exam, an exercise, etc.; the correct reply to a question in a test, etc.
-> the correct/right answer
3. a solution to a problem
-> There is no easy answer.
4. a person or thing from one place that may be thought to be as good as a famous person or thing from another place
-> The new theme park will be Britain’s answer to Disneyland.
5. to be confident that you know something, especially when you actually do not
6. to refuse to accept that somebody does not want something, will not do something, etc.

trả lời

Question 64

answer

Answer 64

verb
[/ˈænsər/]
1. to say, write or do something as a reaction to a question or situation
-> I repeated the question, but she didn’t answer.
2. to defend yourself against a charge or criticism
-> He was summoned before the council to answer charges of treason.
3. to be suitable for something; to match something
-> Does this answer your requirements?
4. to be like a particular person or thing
5. to be called something

trả lời

Question 65

anticipate

Answer 65

verb
[/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/]
1. to expect something
-> We don’t anticipate any major problems.
2. to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it
-> We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry.
3. to think with pleasure and excitement about something that is going to happen
-> We eagerly anticipated the day we would leave school.
4. to do something before it can be done by somebody else
-> When Scott reached the South Pole he found that Amundsen had anticipated him.

đoán trước

Question 66

apartment

Answer 66

noun
[/əˈpɑːrtmənt/]
1. a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building
-> an apartment building
2. a set of rooms used for a holiday
-> self-catering holiday apartments
3. a room in a house, especially a large or famous house
-> You can visit the whole palace except for the private apartments.

căn hộ

Question 67

app

Answer 67

noun
[/æp/]
1. a piece of software that you can download to a device such as a smartphone or tablet, for example to look up information or to play a game
-> You first need to install the app on your device.
2. a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
-> a database app

ứng dụng

Question 68

apparatus

Answer 68

noun
[/ˌæpəˈrætəs/]
1. the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task
-> a piece of laboratory apparatus
2. the structure of a system or an organization, particularly that of a political party or a government
-> the power of the state apparatus
3. a system of organs in the body
-> the sensory apparatus

bộ máy

Question 69

apparent

Answer 69

adjective
[/əˈpærənt/]
1. easy to see or understand
-> Their devotion was apparent.
2. that seems to be real or true but may not be
-> My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school.

rõ ràng

Question 70

apparently

Answer 70

adverb
[/əˈpærəntli/]
1. according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appears
-> Apparently they are getting divorced soon.

rõ ràng

Question 71

apple

Answer 71

noun
[/ˈæpl/]
1. a round fruit with shiny red or green skin that is fairly hard and white inside
-> Peel and core the apples.
2. a child usually behaves in a similar way to his or her parent(s)
3. a person or thing that is loved more than any other
4. used to describe a situation in which two people or things are completely different from each other
5. used to say that something is typical of America
6. one bad person who has a bad effect on others in a group

quả táo

Question 72

appreciate

Answer 72

verb
[/əˈpriːʃieɪt/]
1. to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
-> Over the years he came to appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the river.
2. to be grateful for something that somebody has done; to welcome something
-> I’d appreciate some help.
3. to understand that something is true
-> What I failed to appreciate was the distance between the two cities.
4. to increase in value over a period of time
-> Their investments have appreciated over the years.

đánh giá

Question 73

appreciation

Answer 73

noun
[/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/]
1. pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of somebody/something
-> She shows little appreciation of good music.
2. a full understanding of something, such as a situation or a problem, and of what it involves
-> I had no appreciation of the problems they faced.
3. the feeling of being grateful for something
-> I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.
4. increase in value over a period of time
-> an appreciation in the value of the house
5. a piece of writing or a speech in which the strengths and weaknesses of somebody/something, especially an artist or a work of art, are discussed and judged
-> They were asked to write an appreciation of a poem of their choice.

sự đánh giá

Question 74

approach

Answer 74

noun
[/əˈprəʊtʃ/]
1. a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
-> The emphasis is on the carrot of incentive rather than the stick of taxes.
2. movement nearer to somebody/something in distance or time
-> She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them.
3. the act of speaking to somebody about something, especially when making an offer or a request
-> She resented his persistent approaches.
4. attempts to start a personal or sexual relationship with somebody
5. a path, road, etc. that leads to a place
6. the part of an aircraft’s flight immediately before landing
7. a thing that is like something else that is mentioned
8. 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

tiếp cận

Question 75

approach

Answer 75

verb
[/əˈprəʊtʃ/]
1. to come near to somebody/something in distance or time
2. to speak to somebody about something, especially to ask them for something or to offer to do something
-> We could hear the train approaching.
3. to come close to something in amount, level or quality
4. to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way

tiếp cận

Question 76

appropriate

Answer 76

adjective
[/əˈprəʊpriət/]
1. suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
-> an appropriate response/measure/method

phù hợp

Question 77

appropriately

Answer 77

adverb
[/əˈprəʊpriətli/]
1. in a way that is suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
-> The government has been accused of not responding appropriately to the needs of the homeless.

thích hợp

Question 78

argue

Answer 78

verb
[/ˈɑːrɡjuː/]
1. to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them
-> My brothers are always arguing.
2. to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right
-> They argued for the right to strike.
3. to show clearly that something exists or is true
-> These latest developments argue a change in government policy.
4. to continue to disagree about a decision, especially when it is too late to change it or it is not very important

tranh cãi

Question 79

arm

Answer 79

noun
[/ɑːrm/]
1. either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
-> She stood looking at him with arms akimbo.
2. the part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm
-> He escaped with only a broken arm.
3. the part of a chair, etc. on which you rest your arms
4. a long narrow part of an object or a machine, especially one that moves
5. a long narrow piece of water or land that is joined to a larger area
6. a section of a large organization that deals with one particular activity
7. with your hands on your hips and your elbows pointing away from your body
8. very long
9. a very small baby that cannot yet walk
10. to be a soldier; to fight
11. to take a risk although you will probably fail
12. to cost/pay a lot of money
13. to put one of your arms over the other one and hold them against your body
14. to put your arms around somebody and hold them against your body
15. used to say that somebody is willing to give up a lot in order to have or do something that they really want
16. to avoid having a close relationship with somebody
17. the power and/or authority of something
18. something that encourages somebody/something or gives them the help they need
19. to persuade or force somebody to do something
20. if you welcome somebody with open arms, you are extremely happy and pleased to see them

cánh tay

Question 80

arm

Answer 80

verb
[/ɑːrm/]
1. to provide weapons for yourself/somebody in order to fight a battle or a war
-> The country was arming against the enemy.
2. to make a bomb, etc. ready to explode

cánh tay

Question 81

arrival

Answer 81

noun
[/əˈraɪvl/]
1. an act of coming or being brought to a place
-> We apologize for the late arrival of the train.
2. the part of an airport that you go through when you arrive on a plane
-> I made my way through arrivals.
3. a person or thing that comes to a place
-> The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats.
4. the time when a new technology or idea is introduced
-> the arrival of pay TV
5. (of an accident victim or other patient) already dead when arriving at a hospital
6. very unlikely to be successful; not working when it is delivered

đến

Question 82

article

Answer 82

noun
[/ˈɑːrtɪkl/]
1. a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine, on a website, etc.
-> to read/write/publish an article
2. a separate item in an agreement or a contract
-> Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech.
3. a particular item or separate thing, especially one of a set
-> articles of clothing
4. the words a and an (the indefinite article) or the (the definite article)
-> Names of countries in English do not usually take an article.

bài báo

Question 83

artificial

Answer 83

adjective
[/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/]
1. made or produced to copy something natural; not real
-> an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer
2. created by people; not happening naturally
-> A job interview is a very artificial situation.
3. not what it appears to be
-> artificial emotion

nhân tạo

Question 84

artist

Answer 84

noun
[/ˈɑːrtɪst/]
1. a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings
-> an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists
2. a person who is a professional singer, dancer, actor, etc.
-> a recording/solo artist

nghệ sĩ

Question 85

as

Answer 85

preposition
[/əz/]
1. used to describe somebody/something appearing to be somebody/something else
-> They were all dressed as clowns.
2. used to describe the fact that somebody/something has a particular job or function
-> She works as a courier.

BẰNG

Question 86

ash

Answer 86

noun
[/æʃ/]
1. the grey or black powder that is left after something, especially tobacco, wood or coal, has burnt
-> cigarette ash
2. what is left after something has been destroyed by burning
-> The town was reduced to ashes in the fighting.
3. the powder that is left after a dead person’s body has been cremated (= burned)
-> She wanted her ashes to be scattered at sea.
4. a forest tree with grey bark
5. the hard pale wood of the ash tree
6. the letter æ, used in Old English, and as a phonetic symbol to represent the vowel sound in cat
7. to behave in a way that shows that you are sorry for something that you have done

tro

Question 87

ask

Answer 87

verb
[/æsk/]
1. to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information
-> ‘You shouldn’t have said that to her.’ ‘Well, she asked for it!’
2. to tell somebody that you would like them to do something or that you would like something to happen
-> How old are you—if you don’t mind me/my asking?
3. to say that you would like somebody to give you something
-> Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
4. to request permission to do something
5. to invite somebody
6. to request a particular amount of money for something that you are selling
7. to expect or demand something
8. to deserve something bad that happens to you or that somebody does to you
9. to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble
10. if you say don’t ask to somebody, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be difficult to explain, embarrassing, etc.
11. if you say don’t ask me, you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked
12. if you can have something for the asking, it is very easy for you to get it if you ask for it
13. if you say I ask you, you are expressing shock, anger or a strong feeling of dislike about something/somebody
14. in my personal opinion

hỏi

Question 88

assert

Answer 88

verb
[/əˈsɜːrt/]
1. to state clearly and definitely that something is true
-> She continued to assert that she was innocent.
2. to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions
-> You’re too timid—you must try to assert yourself more.
3. to make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving in a determined and confident way
-> to assert your independence/rights
4. to start to have an effect
-> Good sense asserted itself.

khẳng định

Question 89

assertion

Answer 89

noun
[/əˈsɜːrʃn/]
1. a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true
-> He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.
2. the act of stating, using or claiming something strongly
-> the assertion of his authority

quả quyết

Question 90

assess

Answer 90

verb
[/əˈses/]
1. to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something
-> Accurately assessing environmental impacts is very complex.
2. to calculate the amount or value of something
-> They have assessed the amount of compensation to be paid.

đánh giá

Question 91

assessment

Answer 91

noun
[/əˈsesmənt/]
1. an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully
-> a detailed assessment of the risks involved
2. the act of judging or forming an opinion about somebody/something
-> Objective assessment of the severity of the problem was difficult.
3. the process of testing students and making a judgement about their knowledge, ability or progress
-> written exams and other forms of assessment
4. an amount that has been calculated and that must be paid
-> a tax assessment

đánh giá

Question 92

assignment

Answer 92

noun
[/əˈsaɪnmənt/]
1. a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies
-> Students are required to complete all homework assignments.
2. the act of giving something to somebody; the act of giving somebody a particular task
-> his assignment to other duties in the same company

phân công

Question 93

assistant

Answer 93

adjective
[/əˈsɪstənt/]
1. having a rank below that of a senior person and helping them in their work
-> the assistant manager/director/commissioner

trợ lý

Question 94

assistant

Answer 94

noun
[/əˈsɪstənt/]
1. a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their job
-> My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action.
2. a person whose job is to serve customers in a shop
-> an assistant in a department store
3. a student at university or college who spends time in a foreign country teaching his or her own language in a school

trợ lý

Question 95

associate

Answer 95

verb
[/əˈsəʊsieɪt/]
1. to make a connection between people or things in your mind
-> I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
2. to spend time with somebody, especially a person or people that somebody else does not approve of
-> I don’t like you associating with those people.
3. to show that you support or agree with something
-> I associate myself with the prime minister’s remarks (= I agree with them).

kết hợp

Question 96

associated

Answer 96

adjective
[/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/]
1. if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other
-> the risks associated with taking drugs
2. if a person is associated with an organization, etc. they support it
-> He no longer wished to be associated with the party’s policy on education.
3. used in the name of a business company that is made up of a number of smaller companies
-> Associated Newspapers

có liên quan

Question 97

association

Answer 97

noun
[/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn/]
1. an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
-> Do you belong to any professional or trade associations?
2. a connection or relationship between people or organizations
-> They have maintained a close association with a college in the US.
3. an idea or a memory that is suggested by somebody/something; a mental connection between ideas
-> The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me.
4. a connection between things where one is caused by the other
-> Studies have shown strong associations between housing conditions and health.

sự kết hợp

Question 98

assumption

Answer 98

noun
[/əˈsʌmpʃn/]
1. a belief or feeling that something is true or that something will happen, although there is no proof
-> an underlying/implicit assumption
2. the act of taking or beginning to have power or responsibility
-> their assumption of power/control

giả thiết

Question 99

assurance

Answer 99

noun
[/əˈʃʊrəns/]
1. a statement that something will certainly be true or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been doubt about it
-> They called for assurances that the government is committed to its education policy.
2. belief in your own abilities or strengths
-> There was an air of easy assurance about him.
3. a type of insurance in which money is paid out when somebody dies or after an agreed period of time
-> a life assurance company

sự đảm bảo

Question 100

atrocity

Answer 100

noun
[/əˈtrɑːsəti/]
1. a cruel and violent act, especially in a war
-> In the war, both sides committed atrocities.

sự tàn bạo

Question 101

attack

Answer 101

verb
[/əˈtæk/]
1. to use violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
2. to use weapons, such as guns and bombs against an enemy in a war, etc.
-> Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.
3. to criticize somebody/something severely
4. to have a harmful effect on something
5. to go forward in a game in order to try to score goals or points
6. to deal with something with a lot of energy

tấn công

Question 102

attain

Answer 102

verb
[/əˈteɪn/]
1. to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort
-> Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.
2. to reach a particular age, level or condition
-> The cheetah can attain speeds of up to 97 kph.

đạt được

Question 103

attribute

Answer 103

noun
[/ˈætrɪbjuːt/]
1. a quality or feature of somebody/something
-> Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.

thuộc tính

Question 104

auction

Answer 104

noun
[/ˈɔːkʃn/]
1. a public sale in which things are sold to the person who offers the most money for them
-> an auction of paintings

bán đấu giá

Question 105

authorize

Answer 105

verb
[/ˈɔːθəraɪz/]
1. to give official permission for something, or for somebody to do something
-> I can authorize payments up to £5 000.

ủy quyền

Question 106

auto

Answer 106

noun
[/ˈɔːtəʊ/]
1. a car
-> the auto industry

tự động

Question 107

award

Answer 107

verb
[/əˈwɔːrd/]
1. to make an official decision to give something to somebody as a payment, prize, contract, etc.
-> Knowing why and how corporations award contracts is vitally important.

phần thưởng

Question 108

away

Answer 108

adverb
[/əˈweɪ/]
1. to or at a distance from somebody/something in space or time
-> The beach is a mile away.
2. to a different place or in a different direction
-> Go away!
3. not present
-> There were ten children away yesterday.
4. used after verbs to say that something is done continuously or with a lot of energy
-> She was still writing away furiously when the bell went.
5. until disappearing completely
-> The water boiled away.
6. at the opponent’s ground or stadium
-> Chelsea are playing away this Saturday.
7. used to say that you would like to be rid of somebody/something
8. to help somebody have a fresh, lively state of mind again
9. to dance for the whole evening or night
10. by a very great amount
11. immediately; without delay
12. immediately; without delay

xa

Question 109

back

Answer 109

adverb
[/bæk/]
1. to or into the place, condition, situation or activity where somebody/something was before
-> ferries sailing back and forth between the islands
2. away from the front or centre; behind you
-> When is he coming back to work?
3. at a place previously left or mentioned
4. in return or reply
5. at a distance away from something
6. in or into the past; ago
7. under control; prevented from being expressed or coming out
8. fashionable again
9. from one place to another and back again repeatedly
10. in the past
11. at a particular time in the past
12. behind something
13. a return to the situation you were in at the beginning of a project, task, etc., because you have made no real progress
14. to return, or to make somebody return, to a normal way of thinking or behaving after a time when you/they have been very excited, not very practical, etc.

mặt sau

Question 110

backup

Answer 110

noun
[/ˈbækʌp/]
1. extra help or support that you can get if necessary
-> The police had backup from the army.
2. a copy of a file, etc. that can be used if the original is lost or damaged
-> Always make a backup of your work.

hỗ trợ

Question 111

bacteria

Answer 111

noun
[/bækˈtɪriə/]
1. the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
-> Neither chilling nor freezing kills all bacteria.

vi khuẩn

Question 112

balance

Answer 112

noun
[/ˈbæləns/]
1. a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
-> The balance of evidence suggests the Liberal party’s decline began before the First World War.
2. the ability to keep steady with an equal amount of weight on each side of the body
-> This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.
3. the amount that is left after taking numbers or money away from a total
-> The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days.
4. an amount of money still owed after some payment has been made
5. the largest part of a group or an amount; the position of advantage or attention
6. an instrument for weighing things, with a bar that is supported in the middle and has dishes hanging from each end
7. (considering) the evidence on both sides of an argument, to find the most likely reason for or result of something
8. if the future of something/somebody, or the result of something is/hangs in the balance, it is not certain
9. to make somebody unsteady and in danger of falling
10. to make somebody surprised and no longer calm
11. after considering all the information
12. to make a situation equal or fair again
13. to manage to find a way of being fair to two things that are opposed to each other; to find an acceptable position that is between two things
14. to affect the result of something in one way rather than another

THĂNG BẰNG

Question 113

balanced

Answer 113

adjective
[/ˈbælənst/]
1. keeping or showing a balance so that different things or different parts of something exist in equal or correct amounts
-> The programme presented a balanced view of the two sides of the conflict.

cân bằng

Question 114

ball

Answer 114

noun
[/bɔːl/]
1. a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports
-> a golf/tennis/bowling/soccer ball
2. a round object or a thing that has been formed into a round shape
-> The sun was a huge ball of fire low on the horizon.
3. a kick, hit or throw of the ball in some sports
-> He sent over a high ball.
4. a throw by the pitcher that is outside the strike zone (= the area between the batter’s upper arms and knees)
5. the part below the big toe or the thumb
6. a testicle
7. a large formal party with dancing
-> She met him at the ball.
8. a problem that prevents you from doing what you would like to do
9. it is your/somebody’s responsibility to take action next
10. a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm
11. to take responsibility for getting something done
12. to make a mistake and cause something that you are responsible for to fail
13. to make something start happening; to make sure that something continues to happen
14. to enjoy yourself a lot
15. to be capable of doing a job very well; to be intelligent
16. to continue to give your attention to what is most important
17. to be aware of and understand what is happening and be able to react quickly
18. to develop an idea or plan that already exists
19. to play with a ball
20. to be willing to work with other people in a helpful way, especially so that somebody can get what they want
21. the whole thing; everything

quả bóng

Question 115

banner

Answer 115

noun
[/ˈbænər/]
1. a long piece of cloth with a message on it that is carried between two poles or hung in a public place to show support for something
-> A huge banner over the street said ‘Welcome home’.
2. a title or advertisement across the top or bottom or down the side of a page on the internet
-> They put up a website banner advising customers to order early.
3. claiming to support a particular set of ideas
4. as part of a particular group or organization

ngọn cờ

Question 116

bar

Answer 116

verb
[/bɑːr/]
1. to ban or prevent somebody from doing something
-> There will be no holds barred in his interview with the president this evening.
2. to close something with a bar or bars
-> Prisoners are barred by law from voting in general elections.
3. to block a road, path, etc. so that nobody can pass
4. with no rules or limits on what somebody is allowed to do

quán ba

Question 117

bare

Answer 117

adjective
[/ber/]
1. not covered by any clothes
-> She likes to walk around in bare feet.
2. not covered with leaves; without plants or trees
-> The winter sun filtered through the bare branches of the trees.
3. not covered with or protected by anything
-> bare wooden floorboards
4. empty
-> The fridge was completely bare.
5. just enough; the most basic or simple
-> The family was short of even the bare necessities of life.
6. the basic facts
7. used to say that there is no money for something
8. to show something that was covered or to make something known that was secret
9. without weapons or tools

trần trụi

Question 118

bargain

Answer 118

noun
[/ˈbɑːrɡən/]
1. a thing bought for less than the usual price
-> I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
2. an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do something for each other
-> He and his partner had made a bargain to tell each other everything.
3. to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement
4. also; as well
5. to make an agreement with somebody in which both sides have an advantage

mặc cả

Question 119

baseball

Answer 119

noun
[/ˈbeɪsbɔːl/]
1. a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.
-> a baseball bat/team/cap/fan/player/game
2. the ball used in this game
-> Readers weren’t very interested in the inside baseball of the news business.
3. expert knowledge about baseball
4. technical information about any subject

bóng chày

Question 120

basement

Answer 120

noun
[/ˈbeɪsmənt/]
1. a room or rooms in a building, partly or completely below the level of the ground
-> Kitchen goods are sold in the basement.

tầng hầm

Question 121

basically

Answer 121

adverb
[/ˈbeɪsɪkli/]
1. in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important
-> I think we are basically saying the same thing.
2. used when you are giving your opinion or stating what is important about a situation
-> Basically, there’s not a lot we can do about it.

về cơ bản

Question 122

basketball

Answer 122

noun
[/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/]
1. a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
-> a basketball game/coach/team/player
2. the ball used in this game
-> to dribble/dunk a basketball

bóng rổ

Question 123

battery

Answer 123

noun
[/ˈbætəri/]
1. a device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work
-> to replace the batteries
2. electrical power that comes from a battery
-> My phone ran out of battery, so I plugged it in to charge.
3. a large number of things or people of the same type
-> He faced a battery of questions.
4. a number of large guns that are used together
5. a large number of small cages that are joined together and are used for keeping chickens, etc. in on a farm
-> a battery hen
6. the crime of attacking somebody physically
-> He was charged with battery after a fight at a night club.
7. to get back your strength and energy by resting for a while

ắc quy

Question 124

bean

Answer 124

noun
[/biːn/]
1. a seed, or pod containing seeds, of a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable. There are several types of bean and the plants that they grow on are also called beans.
-> green beans
2. a seed from a coffee plant, or some other plants
-> cocoa/coffee beans
3. having a lot of energy
4. something that is not worth much
5. to have no money
6. to know nothing about a subject
7. to tell somebody something that should be kept secret or private

hạt đậu

Question 125

bear

Answer 125

verb
[/ber/]
1. to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
-> Taxation bears heavily on us all.
2. to take responsibility for something
-> The pain was almost more than he could bear.
3. to support the weight of somebody/something
4. to show something; to carry something so that it can be seen
5. to not be suitable for something
6. to have a feeling, especially a negative feeling
7. to have a particular name
8. to carry somebody/something, especially while moving
9. to move, behave or act in a particular way
10. to give birth to a child
11. to produce flowers or fruit
12. to go or turn in the direction mentioned
13. to be a soldier; to fight
14. to have a successful result
15. to be a cause of difficulty or worry to somebody
16. to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that…
17. to receive the main force of something unpleasant
18. to provide evidence of the truth of something
19. to be realized by somebody, especially after a period of time
20. to use energy, pressure, influence, etc. to try to achieve something or make somebody do something
21. to accept pain or bad luck without complaining
22. to have a difficult problem that makes you worried or unhappy but that you have to deal with

con gấu

Question 126

before

Answer 126

conjunction
[/bɪˈfɔːr/]
1. earlier than the time when
-> Do it before you forget.
2. until
-> It may be many years before the situation improves.
3. used to warn or threaten somebody that something bad could happen
-> Put that away before it gets broken.
4. rather than
-> I’d die before I apologized!

trước

Question 127

behind

Answer 127

adverb
[/bɪˈhaɪnd/]
1. at or towards the back of somebody/something; further back
-> She rode off down the road with the dog running behind.
2. in the place where somebody/something is or was
-> I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school).
3. late in paying money or completing work
-> She’s fallen behind with the payments.

phía sau

Question 128

bend

Answer 128

verb
[/bend/]
1. to lean, or make something lean, in a particular direction
-> He bent and kissed her.
2. if you bend your arm, leg, etc. or if it bends, you move it so that it is no longer straight
-> Bend your knees, keeping your back straight.
3. to force something that was straight into an angle or a curve
-> Mark the pipe where you want to bend it.
4. to change direction to form a curve or an angle; to make something change direction in this way
-> The road bent sharply to the right.
5. to talk to somebody a lot about something, especially about a problem that you have
6. to think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing
7. to make a great effort, especially in order to be helpful or fair
8. to change the rules to suit a particular person or situation
9. to say something that is not completely true
10. if you ask for something on bended knee(s), you ask for it in a very anxious and/or humble way (= showing you think you are less important than the person you are asking)

bẻ cong

Question 129

benefit

Answer 129

noun
[/ˈbenɪfɪt/]
1. an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has
-> Freedom of information brings great benefits.
2. money provided by the government to people who need financial help because they are unemployed, ill, etc.
-> You may be eligible to receive benefits.
3. an advantage that you get from a company in addition to the money that you earn
-> Private health insurance is offered as part of the employees’ benefits package.
4. money from an insurance company
-> The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.
5. an event such as a performance, a dinner, etc., organized in order to raise money for a particular person or charity
-> a benefit match/concert
6. especially in order to help or be useful to somebody
7. to accept that somebody has told the truth or behaved well because you cannot prove that they have not

lợi ích

Question 130

benefit

Answer 130

verb
[/ˈbenɪfɪt/]
1. to be useful to somebody or improve their life in some way
-> We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone.
2. to be in a better position because of something
-> We all benefit when our young people realize their potential.

lợi ích

Question 131

bent

Answer 131

adjective
[/bent/]
1. not straight
-> a piece of bent wire
2. not able to stand up straight, usually as a result of being old or ill
-> a small bent old woman
3. dishonest
4. determined to do something (usually something bad)
5. to become angry, anxious or upset

uốn cong

Question 132

beside

Answer 132

preposition
[/bɪˈsaɪd/]
1. next to or at the side of somebody/something
-> He sat beside her all night.
2. compared with somebody/something
-> My painting looks childish beside yours.
3. to not be important or closely related to the main thing you are talking about
4. unable to control yourself because of the strength of emotion you are feeling

bên cạnh

Question 133

best

Answer 133

adverb
[/best/]
1. most; to the greatest extent
-> Which one do you like best?
2. in the most excellent way; to the highest standard
-> He works best in the mornings.
3. in the most suitable or appropriate way
-> Painting is best done in daylight.
4. not perfectly but as well as you are able
5. to be famous or known for a particular thing that you have done in the past

tốt nhất

Question 134

best

Answer 134

noun
[/best/]
1. the most excellent thing or person
-> We all want the best for our children.
2. the highest standard that somebody/something can reach
-> She always brings out the best in people.
3. something that is as close as possible to what you need or want
-> Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you.
4. the highest standard that a particular person has reached, especially in a sport
-> a lifetime best of 12.0 seconds
5. used when you are saying goodbye to somebody or ending a letter, to give somebody your good wishes
6. used for saying what is the best opinion you can have of somebody/something, or the best thing that can happen, when the situation is bad
7. used to say that although something appears bad or unpleasant now, it will be good in the end
8. a person or thing that is a little better than the rest of a group, although none are very good
9. the best out of a group of people or things
10. used to wish somebody success with something
11. up to three, five, etc. games played to decide who wins, the winner being the person who wins most of them
12. the very best
13. to do or say something in order to achieve a good result or to help somebody
14. to gain more advantage from something than somebody else
15. to hope that something will happen successfully, especially where it seems likely that it will not
16. to accept a bad or difficult situation and do as well as you can
17. your best clothes
18. as far as you know
19. as well as anyone

tốt nhất

Question 135

between

Answer 135

adverb
[/bɪˈtwiːn/]
1. in the space or period of time separating two or more points, objects, etc. or two dates, events, etc.
-> The house was near a park but there was a road in between.
2. in a middle position; neither one thing nor the other

giữa

Question 136

between

Answer 136

preposition
[/bɪˈtwiːn/]
1. in or into the space separating two or more points, objects, people, etc.
-> Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet.
2. in the period of time that separates two days, years, events, etc.
-> It’s cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
3. at some point along a scale from one amount, weight, distance, etc. to another
-> It weighed between nine and ten kilos.
4. separating one place from another
-> the border between Sweden and Norway
5. from one place to another
-> We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily.
6. used to show a connection or relationship
-> a difference/distinction/contrast between two things
7. shared by two or more people or things
-> We ate a pizza between us.
8. by putting together the efforts or actions of two or more people or groups
-> We ought to be able to manage it between us.
9. used to show that several activities are involved
-> Between working full-time and taking care of the kids, he didn’t have much time for hobbies.

giữa

Question 137

beyond

Answer 137

adverb
[/bɪˈjɑːnd/]
1. on the other side; further on
-> Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow.
2. (to do) even more than is expected or demanded
3. a place that is a long way from other houses, towns, etc.
4. used when you are giving your opinion and emphasizing the point that you are making

vượt ra

Question 138

bias

Answer 138

noun
[/ˈbaɪəs/]
1. a strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one side in an argument, often not based on fair judgement
-> accusations of political bias in news programmes (= that reports are unfair and show favour to one political party)
2. an interest in one thing more than others; a special ability
-> The course has a strong practical bias.
3. the fact that the results of research or an experiment are not accurate because a particular factor has not been considered when collecting the information
-> If a response rate is low, the risk of bias in the findings will be greater.
4. the bias of a piece of cloth is an edge cut diagonally across the threads
-> The skirt is cut on the bias.

Thiên kiến

Question 139

bicycle

Answer 139

noun
[/ˈbaɪsɪkl/]
1. a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
-> He got on his bicycle and rode off.

xe đạp

Question 140

bike

Answer 140

noun
[/baɪk/]
1. a bicycle
-> I used to ride my bike around the neighbourhood for hours.
2. a motorcycle
3. a rude way of telling somebody to go away

xe đạp

Question 141

bind

Answer 141

verb
[/baɪnd/]
1. to tie somebody/something with rope, string, etc. so that they/it cannot move or are held together strongly
2. to tie a long thin piece of cloth around something
-> She was bound to a chair.
3. to make people, organizations, etc. feel united so that they live or work together more happily or effectively
-> She bound up his wounds.
4. to force somebody to do something by making them promise to do it or by making it their duty to do it
5. to stick together or to make things stick together in a solid mass
6. to fasten the pages of a book together and put them inside a cover
7. to sew a piece of material to the edge of something to decorate it or to make it stronger
8. to tie somebody’s hands and feet together so that they cannot move or escape
9. to prevent somebody from doing what they want by creating rules, limits, etc.

trói buộc

Question 142

bite

Answer 142

noun
[/baɪt/]
1. an act of biting
-> You only get one bite at the cherry in life.
2. the way the upper and lower teeth fit together
-> The dog gave me a playful bite.
3. a small piece of food that you can bite from a larger piece
-> He has to wear a brace to correct his bite.
4. a small amount of food; a small meal
5. a wound made by an animal or insect
6. a pleasant strong taste
7. a sharp cold feeling
8. a quality that makes something effective or powerful
9. the act of a fish biting food on a hook
10. used to say that somebody is not really as angry or as aggressive as they sound
11. an opportunity to do something

cắn

Question 143

black

Answer 143

noun
[/blæk/]
1. the very darkest colour, like night or coal
-> The company has managed to stay in the black for the year ending December 31.
2. a member of a group of people who have dark skin, especially people who come from or whose ancestors came from Africa
-> the black of the night sky
3. to have money, for example in your bank account
4. having no colours except black, white and shades of grey (in photographs, on television, etc.)
5. in a way that makes people or things seem completely bad or good, or completely right or wrong
6. in writing or in print

đen

Question 144

blade

Answer 144

noun
[/bleɪd/]
1. the flat part of a knife, tool or machine, which has a sharp edge or edges for cutting
-> The machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator.
2. one of the flat parts that turn around in an engine or on a helicopter
-> the blades of a propeller
3. the flat wide part of an oar (= one of the long straight pieces of wood that are used to row a boat) that goes in the water
4. a single flat leaf of grass
-> Not a blade of grass stirred.
5. the flat metal part on the bottom of an ice skate

lưỡi

Question 145

blank

Answer 145

adjective
[/blæŋk/]
1. empty, with nothing written, printed or recorded on it
-> Sign your name in the blank space below.
2. empty; with no pictures, marks or decoration
-> blank whitewashed walls
3. showing no feeling, understanding or interest
-> She stared at me with a blank expression on her face.
4. complete and total
-> a blank refusal/denial
5. a person or thing that has the potential to be developed or changed in many different ways

trống

Question 146

bless

Answer 146

verb
[/bles/]
1. to ask God to protect somebody/something
-> They brought the children to Jesus and he blessed them.
2. to make something holy by saying a prayer over it
-> The priest blessed the bread and wine.
3. to call God holy; to praise God
-> We bless your holy name, O Lord.
4. used to express surprise
-> Bless my soul! Here comes Bill!
5. to have something good such as ability, great happiness, etc.
6. said to somebody after they have sneezed
7. used to show that you are pleased with somebody, especially because of something they have done
8. used when you are leaving somebody, to say that you hope they will be safe, etc.

ban phước

Question 147

blonde

Answer 147

adjective
[/blɑːnd/]
1. pale gold in colour
-> She had long blonde hair.
2. having blonde hair
-> a small, blond boy

vàng

Question 148

body

Answer 148

noun
[/ˈbɑːdi/]
1. the whole physical structure of a human or an animal
-> She committed herself body and soul to fighting for the cause.
2. the main part of a body not including the head, or not including the head, arms and legs
-> The human body is a complex structure.
3. the body of a dead person or animal
-> She had injuries to her head and body.
4. the main part of something, especially a building, a vehicle or a book, an article, etc.
-> a dead body
5. a group of people who work or act together, often for an official purpose, or who are connected in some other way
6. a large amount or collection of something
7. an object
8. the full strong taste of alcoholic drinks or the thick healthy quality of somebody’s hair
9. having the type of body mentioned
10. a piece of clothing that fits tightly over the upper body and bottom, usually fastening between the legs
11. with all your energy
12. to stay alive with just enough of the food, clothing, etc. that you need
13. to have none of the quality mentioned
14. used to show you are strongly opposed to something
15. to have sex with somebody in exchange for money

thân hình

Question 149

bomb

Answer 149

noun
[/bɑːm/]
1. a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
-> a bomb goes off/explodes
2. nuclear weapons (atomic or hydrogen bombs)
-> countries that have the bomb
3. a lot of money
-> That dress must have cost a bomb!
4. a complete failure
-> The musical was a complete bomb on Broadway.
5. a long forward throw of the ball
6. a container in which a liquid such as paint or insect poison is kept under pressure and released as a spray or as foam
-> a bug bomb (= used for killing insects)
7. to be very good; to be the best
8. to be very successful
9. to go very fast

bom

Question 150

bomb

Answer 150

verb
[/bɑːm/]
1. to attack something/somebody by leaving a bomb in a place or by dropping bombs from a plane
-> Warplanes bombed targets in and around the capital.
2. to move very fast, especially in a vehicle, in a particular direction
-> They were bombing down the road at about 80 miles an hour.
3. to fail a test or an exam very badly
-> The exam was impossible! I definitely bombed it.
4. to fail very badly
-> His latest musical bombed and lost thousands of dollars.

bom

Question 151

book

Answer 151

noun
[/bʊk/]
1. a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
-> I’m in her good books at the moment because I cleared up the kitchen.
2. a written work published in printed or electronic form
-> His desk was covered with piles of books.
3. a set of sheets of paper that are fastened together inside a cover and used for writing in
-> to read/write/publish a book
4. a set of things that are fastened together like a book
5. the written records of the financial affairs of a business
6. a section of a large written work
7. a record of bets made on whether something will happen, somebody will win a race, etc.
8. used to say that somebody is pleased/annoyed with you
9. to punish somebody for doing something wrong and make them explain their behaviour
10. following rules and instructions in a very strict way
11. to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
12. a subject or person that you know nothing about
13. to change facts or figures dishonestly or illegally
14. used to say that you should not form an opinion about somebody/something from their appearance only
15. every available method, whether it is honest or not
16. to be reading
17. the record of great achievements in history
18. used when you are giving your opinion
19. (to be) on an organization’s list, for example of people who are available for a particular type of work
20. if you describe somebody or their life as an open book, you mean that you can easily understand them and know everything about them
21. to understand easily what somebody is thinking or feeling
22. to be convenient or useful for you/somebody
23. to copy somebody’s behaviour and do things in the same way that they do, because they are successful
24. to punish somebody who has committed an offence as severely as possible

sách

Question 152

booking

Answer 152

noun
[/ˈbʊkɪŋ/]
1. an arrangement that you make in advance to buy a ticket to travel somewhere, go to the theatre, etc.
-> a booking form/hall/clerk
2. an arrangement for somebody to perform at a theatre, in a concert, etc.
3. an act of the referee writing a player’s name in a book, as a punishment because an offence has been committed

Đặt trước

Question 153

boom

Answer 153

noun
[/buːm/]
1. a sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success
-> High house prices encourage boom and bust and leave the economy vulnerable.
2. a period when something such as a sport or a type of music suddenly becomes very popular and successful
-> Living standards improved rapidly during the post-war boom.
3. a long pole that the bottom of a sail is attached to and that you move to change the position of the sail
4. a loud deep sound
5. a floating barrier that is placed across a river or the entrance to a harbour to prevent ships or other objects from coming in or going out
6. a long pole that carries a microphone or other equipment
7. a situation in which a period of rapid economic growth is followed by one of sudden decline

bùng nổ

Question 154

boot

Answer 154

noun
[/buːt/]
1. a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
-> walking boots
2. the space at the back of a car that you put bags, cases, etc. in
-> I’ll put the luggage in the boot.
3. a quick hard kick
-> He gave the ball a tremendous boot.
4. a device that is attached to the wheel of a car that has been parked illegally, so that it cannot be driven away
5. to be told that you must leave your job or that a relationship you are having with somebody is over
6. to be/become too proud of yourself; to behave as if you are more important than you really are
7. used to say that a situation has changed so that somebody now has power or authority over the person who used to have power or authority over them
8. used to invite somebody to take as much as they like of something such as food, drink, etc; help yourself
9. to do somebody’s job in an acceptable way when they are not there
10. to show too much respect for somebody in authority because you want to please them
11. to kick somebody very hard, especially when they are on the ground
12. to attack somebody by criticizing them when they are in a difficult situation
13. to be very frightened or nervous
14. used to add a comment to something that you have said
15. very strong and able to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations

khởi động

Question 155

bottom

Answer 155

noun
[/ˈbɑːtəm/]
1. the lowest part of something
-> Their offer to help was at bottom self-centred.
2. the part of something that faces downwards and is not usually seen
-> the bottom of the screen/stairs/hill
3. the lowest surface on the inside of a container
-> The bottom of the pan was all sticky.
4. the ground below the water in a lake, the sea, a swimming pool, etc.
5. the lowest position in a class, on a list, etc.; a person, team, etc. that is in this position
6. the part of the body that you sit on
7. the lower part of a set of clothes that consists of two pieces
8. the part of something that is furthest from you, your house, etc.
9. the lower part of a ship that is below the surface of the water
10. having the type of bottom mentioned
11. used to say what somebody/something is really like
12. high up/low down in the structure of an organization or a society
13. to be the original cause of something, especially something unpleasant
14. people stop buying or using the products of a particular industry
15. in the least/most important position in a group of people or things
16. used to express good wishes when drinking alcohol, or to tell somebody to finish their drink
17. in a way that is sincere
18. going to every part of a place in a very careful way
19. to find out the real cause of something, especially something unpleasant
20. a situation in which companies and countries compete with each other to produce goods as cheaply as possible by paying low wages and giving workers poor conditions and few rights
21. 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
22. to reach the ground at the bottom of an area of water
23. to reach the worst possible state or condition

đáy

Question 156

breakfast

Answer 156

noun
[/ˈbrekfəst/]
1. the first meal of the day
-> They were having breakfast when I arrived.
2. a thing that has been done badly

bữa sáng

Question 157

breed

Answer 157

noun
[/briːd/]
1. a particular type of animal that has been developed by people in a certain way, especially a type of dog, cat or farm animal
-> Labradors and other large breeds of dog
2. a type of person
-> He represents a new breed of politician.

giống

Question 158

bride

Answer 158

noun
[/braɪd/]
1. a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it
-> a toast to the bride and groom

cô dâu

Question 159

bridge

Answer 159

noun
[/brɪdʒ/]
1. a structure that is built over a road, railway, river, etc. so that people, vehicles, etc. can cross from one side to the other
-> The aim of the project was to build bridges between communities through joint events.
2. a thing that provides a connection or contact between two different things
-> We crossed the bridge over the River Windrush.
3. the part of a ship where the captain and other officers stand when they are controlling the ship
4. a card game for two pairs of players who have to predict how many cards they will win. They score points if they succeed in winning that number of cards and lose points if they fail.
5. the hard part at the top of the nose, between the eyes
6. the part of a pair of glasses that rests on your nose
7. a small piece of wood on a guitar, violin, etc. over which the strings are stretched
8. a false tooth or false teeth, held permanently in place by being fastened to natural teeth on either side
9. to encourage good relationships between two groups, countries, etc.
10. to do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later
11. to worry about a problem when it actually happens and not before
12. used to say that something happened in the past and is now forgotten or no longer important

cầu

Question 160

brilliant

Answer 160

adjective
[/ˈbrɪliənt/]
1. extremely clever or impressive
-> What a brilliant idea!
2. very good; excellent
-> ‘How was it?’ ‘Brilliant!’
3. very intelligent or showing a lot of skill
-> He’s a brilliant young scientist.
4. very successful
-> a brilliant career
5. very bright
-> brilliant sunshine

xuất sắc

Question 161

broad

Answer 161

adjective
[/brɔːd/]
1. wide
-> The party aims to be a broad church with members from all sections of society.
2. used after a measurement of distance to show how wide something is
-> a broad street/avenue/river
3. including a great variety of people or things
-> two metres broad and one metre high
4. general; not detailed
5. covering a wide area
6. if somebody has a broad accent (= a way of pronouncing the words of a language), you can hear very easily which area they come from
7. if somebody gives a broad hint, they make it very clear what they are thinking or what they want
8. dealing with sex in a way that makes people laugh
9. an organization that accepts a wide range of opinions
10. (in) the clear light of day, when it is easy to see
11. it makes no real difference which of two possible choices you make
12. to describe something in a general way, ignoring the details

rộng lớn

Question 162

broadband

Answer 162

noun
[/ˈbrɔːdbænd/]
1. a way of connecting to the internet that allows you to receive information, including pictures, etc., very quickly and that is always active (so that the user does not have to connect each time)
-> plans to provide rural areas with fast broadband
2. signals that use a wide range of frequencies

băng thông rộng

Question 163

broadcast

Answer 163

noun
[/ˈbrɔːdkæst/]
1. a radio or television programme
-> a party political broadcast (= for example, before an election)

phát tin

Question 164

broadcast

Answer 164

verb
[/ˈbrɔːdkæst/]
1. to send out programmes on television or radio
-> The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening.
2. to tell a lot of people about something
-> I don’t like to broadcast the fact that my father owns the company.

phát tin

Question 165

buck

Answer 165

noun
[/bʌk/]
1. a US, Australian or New Zealand dollar; a South African rand; an Indian rupee
-> They cost ten bucks.
2. a male deer, hare or rabbit (also called a buck rabbit)
3. a deer, whether male or female
-> a herd of buck
4. a young man
5. used in some expressions to refer to the responsibility or blame for something
-> It was my decision. The buck stops here (= nobody else can be blamed).
6. if you get more, better, etc. bang for your buck, you get better value for the money you spend or the effort you put in to something
7. to look/feel extremely good
8. to earn money quickly and easily

Cái xô

Question 166

budget

Answer 166

noun
[/ˈbʌdʒɪt/]
1. the money that is available to a person or an organization and a plan of how it will be spent over a period of time
-> an annual budget of £10 million
2. an official statement by the government of a country’s income from taxes, etc. and how it will be spent
-> Tax cuts are expected to be a major part of this year’s Budget.

ngân sách

Question 167

building

Answer 167

noun
[/ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
1. a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
-> a tall/high-rise/ten-storey building
2. the process and work of making a structure
-> the building of the school
3. the creation or development of something
-> The building of a consensus is not going to be an easy process.

xây dựng

Question 168

bulk

Answer 168

noun
[/bʌlk/]
1. the main part of something; most of something
-> The bulk of the population lives in cities.
2. the (large) size or quantity of something
-> Despite its bulk and weight, the car is extremely fast.
3. the weight or shape of somebody/something large
-> She heaved her bulk out of the chair.

số lượng lớn

Question 169

bureaucracy

Answer 169

noun
[/bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/]
1. the system of official rules and ways of doing things that a government or an organization has, especially when these seem to be too complicated
-> unnecessary/excessive bureaucracy
2. a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not elected; a country with such a system
-> the power of the state bureaucracy

quan liêu

Question 170

bury

Answer 170

verb
[/ˈberi/]
1. to place a dead body in the ground
-> After not speaking to each other for years, the two brothers decided to bury the hatchet.
2. to lose somebody by death
-> They killed her and buried her body.
3. to hide something in the ground
-> She’s 85 and has buried three husbands.
4. to cover somebody/something with soil, rocks, leaves, etc.
5. to cover something so that it cannot be seen
6. to ignore or hide a feeling, a mistake, etc.
7. to put something deeply into something else
8. to stop not being friendly and become friends again
9. to refuse to admit that a problem exists or refuse to deal with it
10. to give the most important point of a news story near the end instead of at the beginning

chôn

Question 171

busy

Answer 171

adjective
[/ˈbɪzi/]
1. having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something
-> Since she retired she’s kept herself very busy.
2. giving all your attention and effort to a particular activity
-> Are you busy tonight?
3. full of work and activity
-> James is busy practising for the school concert.
4. full of people, activity, vehicles, etc.
5. being used
6. too full of small details
7. very busy
8. to find enough things to do

bận

Question 172

by

Answer 172

preposition
[/baɪ/]
1. used for showing how or in what way something is done
-> The house is heated by gas.
2. near somebody/something; at the side of somebody/something; next to somebody/something
-> a house by the river
3. used, usually after a passive verb, to show who or what does, creates or causes something
-> He was knocked down by a bus.
4. not later than the time mentioned; before
-> Can you finish the work by five o’clock?
5. used before particular nouns without the, to say that something happens as a result of something
-> They met by chance.
6. used to show the degree or amount of something
-> The bullet missed him by two inches.
7. during something; in a particular situation
-> to travel by day/night
8. from what something shows or says; according to something
-> By my watch it is two o’clock.
9. past somebody/something
-> He walked by me without speaking.
10. used to show the part of somebody/something that somebody touches, holds, etc.
-> I took him by the hand.
11. used with the to show the period or quantity used for buying, selling or measuring something
-> We rented the car by the day.
12. used to state the rate at which something happens
-> They’re improving day by day.
13. used to show the measurements of something
-> The room measures fifteen feet by twenty feet.
14. used when multiplying or dividing
-> 6 multiplied by 2 equals 12.
15. used for giving more information about where somebody comes from, what somebody does, etc.
-> He’s German by birth.
16. used when swearing to mean ‘in the name of’
-> I swear by Almighty God…
17. used to introduce a comment or question that is not directly related to what you have been talking about

qua

Question 173

cabin

Answer 173

noun
[/ˈkæbɪn/]
1. a small room on a ship in which you live or sleep
-> I lay in my cabin feeling miserably seasick.
2. one of the areas for passengers to sit in a plane
-> the first-class cabin
3. a small house or shelter, usually made of wood
-> a log cabin

cabin

Question 174

cafe

Answer 174

noun
[/kæˈfeɪ/]
1. a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Alcohol is not usually served in British or American cafes.
-> There are small shops and pavement cafes around every corner.
2. a small shop that sells sweets, newspapers, food, etc. and usually stays open later than other shops

quán cà phê

Question 175

can

Answer 175

noun
[/kæn/]
1. a metal container in which food and drink is sold
-> a can of beans/beer/soda
2. the amount contained in a can
-> We drank a can of Coke each.
3. a metal or plastic container for holding or carrying liquids
-> an oil can
4. a metal container in which liquids are kept under pressure and let out in a fine spray when you press a button on the top
-> a can of hairspray
5. prison
6. the toilet
7. to be completed and ready for use
8. if you open up a can of worms, you start doing something that will cause a lot of problems and be very difficult
9. to accept the blame for something, especially when it is not your fault
10. to delay dealing with a problem

Có thể

Question 176

can

Answer 176

modal verb
[/kən/]
1. used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen
-> I can run fast.
2. used to say that somebody knows how to do something
-> She can speak Spanish.
3. used with the verbs ‘feel’, ‘hear’, ‘see’, ‘smell’, ‘taste’
-> She could feel a lump in her breast.
4. used to show that somebody is allowed to do something
-> You can take the car, if you want.
5. used to ask permission to do something
-> Can I read your newspaper?
6. used to ask somebody to help you
-> Can you help me with this box?
7. used to make suggestions
-> We can eat in a restaurant, if you like.
8. used in the negative for saying that you are sure something is not true
-> That can’t be Mary—she’s in New York.
9. used to express doubt or surprise
-> What can they be doing?
10. used to say what somebody/something is often like
-> He can be very tactless sometimes.
11. used to say that somebody must do something, usually when you are angry
-> You can shut up or get out!
12. as happy, etc. as possible
13. used to say that you do not like something and are unwilling to accept it
14. used to say that you are not able or willing to do something

Có thể

Question 177

canal

Answer 177

noun
[/kəˈnæl/]
1. a long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along; a smaller passage used for carrying water to fields, crops, etc.
-> the Panama/Suez Canal
2. a tube inside the body through which liquid, food or air can pass

con kênh

Question 178

cancer

Answer 178

noun
[/ˈkænsər/]
1. a serious disease in which growths of cells, also called cancers, form in the body and kill normal body cells. The disease often causes death.
-> breast/lung cancer
2. an evil or dangerous thing that spreads quickly
-> Violence is a cancer in our society.

bệnh ung thư

Question 179

cap

Answer 179

noun
[/kæp/]
1. a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front). Caps are worn especially by men and boys, often as part of a uniform
-> There’s no way he’ll go cap in hand to his brother.
2. a soft hat that fits closely and is worn for a particular purpose
-> to wear a cap.
3. a soft hat with a square flat top worn by some university teachers and students at special ceremonies
-> a shower cap
4. a cap given to somebody who is chosen to play for a school, country, etc.; a player chosen to play for their country, etc.
5. a cover or top for a pen, bottle, etc.
6. an artificial cover for a damaged tooth
7. the top of a mountain or a wave
8. an upper limit on an amount of money that can be spent or borrowed by a particular institution or in a particular situation
9. a small paper container with explosive powder inside it, used especially in toy guns
10. a rubber or plastic device that a woman places inside her vagina before having sex to prevent sperm from entering the womb and making her pregnant
11. an action that you can be proud of
12. to ask somebody for something, especially money, in a very polite way that makes you seem less important
13. if you feel that a remark applies to you, you should accept it and take it as a warning or criticism

mũ lưỡi trai

Question 180

capability

Answer 180

noun
[/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/]
1. the ability or qualities necessary to do something
-> Age affects the range of a person’s capabilities.
2. the power or weapons that a country has for war or for military action
-> Britain’s nuclear/military capability

khả năng

Question 181

capitalist

Answer 181

adjective
[/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/]
1. based on the principles of capitalism
-> a capitalist society/system/economy

nhà tư bản

Question 182

captain

Answer 182

noun
[/ˈkæptɪn/]
1. the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft
-> Captain Cook
2. an officer of fairly high rank in the navy, the army and the US air force
-> Captain Lance Price
3. the leader of a group of people, especially a sports team
-> She’s a former captain of the English national team.
4. an officer of high rank in a US police or fire department

đội trưởng

Question 183

capture

Answer 183

verb
[/ˈkæptʃər/]
1. to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
2. to take control of a place, building, etc. using force
-> Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers.
3. to succeed in getting control or possession of something that other people are also trying to get
-> The company has captured 90 per cent of the market.
4. to make somebody interested in something
5. to succeed in accurately expressing a feeling, an atmosphere, etc. in a picture, piece of writing, film, etc.
6. to photograph, film, record, paint, etc. somebody/something
7. to make somebody love you
8. to put something into a computer in a form it can use

chiếm lấy

Question 184

cash

Answer 184

noun
[/kæʃ/]
1. money in the form of coins or notes
-> How much cash do you have on you?
2. money in any form
-> The museum needs to find ways of raising cash.
3. with immediate payment of cash
4. if you pay for goods and services cash in hand, you pay in cash, especially so that the person being paid can avoid paying tax on the amount
5. a system of paying for goods when they are delivered

tiền mặt

Question 185

casino

Answer 185

noun
[/kəˈsiːnəʊ/]
1. a public building or room where people play gambling games for money
-> a new hotel and casino in Las Vegas

sòng bạc

Question 186

cast

Answer 186

verb
[/kæst/]
1. to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction
-> Could you just run your eyes over this report?
2. to make light, a shadow, etc. appear in a particular place
-> She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.
3. to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that somebody is less honest, good, etc.
4. to vote for somebody/something
5. to choose actors to play the different parts in a film, play, etc.; to choose an actor to play a particular role
6. to describe or present somebody/yourself in a particular way
7. to throw one end of a fishing line into a river, etc.
8. to throw somebody/something somewhere, especially using force
9. when a snake casts its skin, the skin comes off as part of a natural process
10. if a horse casts a shoe, the shoe comes off by accident
11. to shape hot liquid metal, etc. by pouring it into a hollow container (called a mould)
12. to look at or examine something quickly
13. to make a problem, etc. easier to understand
14. to make a problem, etc. easier to understand
15. to make yourself think about something that happened in the past
16. to consider a lot of different people, activities, possibilities, etc. when you are looking for something
17. to use words that are thought to be magic and have the power to change or influence somebody/something
18. used to say that an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed
19. to use a method of choosing somebody/something that involves putting a number folded pieces of paper in a bag, one of them with a mark on it. People then take it in turns to take a piece of paper from the bag and the one who takes the paper with the mark on it is chosen.
20. to stop caring about how dangerous something might be; to start taking risks

dàn diễn viên

Question 187

cat

Answer 187

noun
[/kæt/]
1. a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
-> a tin of cat food
2. a wild animal of the cat family
-> the big cats (= lions, tigers, etc.)
3. to be the best thing, person, idea, etc.
4. to be raining heavily
5. said to somebody, especially a child, who stays silent when expected to speak, for example after being asked a question
6. used to tell somebody not to ask questions or try to find out about things that do not involve them
7. to tell a secret carelessly or by mistake
8. very nervous
9. very pleased with yourself
10. used to describe a very difficult task, especially one that involves organizing people
11. to look dirty and untidy
12. when somebody says there’s no room to swing a cat, they mean that a room is very small and that there is not enough space
13. to have no chance at all
14. to play a cruel game with somebody in your power by changing your behaviour very often, so that they become nervous and do not know what to expect
15. to say or do something that is likely to cause trouble
16. there are many different ways to achieve something
17. people enjoy themselves more and behave with greater freedom when the person in charge of them is not there

con mèo

Question 188

caution

Answer 188

noun
[/ˈkɔːʃn/]
1. care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; the fact of not taking any risks
-> extreme/great caution
2. a warning that is given by the police to somebody who has committed a crime that is not too serious
-> As a first offender, she got off with a caution.
3. a warning or a piece of advice about a possible danger or risk
-> a word/note of caution
4. to stop caring about how dangerous something might be; to start taking risks

thận trọng

Question 189

celebration

Answer 189

noun
[/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/]
1. a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
-> The occasion was the 40th anniversary celebrations of the orchestra.
2. the act of celebrating something
-> Her triumph was a cause for celebration.

lễ ăn mừng

Question 190

certain

Answer 190

adjective
[/ˈsɜːrtn/]
1. strongly believing something; having no doubts
-> I think it was him, but I can’t be certain.
2. that you can rely on to happen or to be true
-> The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful.
3. used to mention a particular thing, person or group without giving any more details about it or them
-> For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend.
4. slight; easy to notice, but difficult to describe
-> That’s true, to a certain extent.
5. used with a person’s name to show that the speaker does not know the person
-> It was a certain Dr Davis who performed the operation.
6. without doubt
7. to find out whether something is definitely true
8. to do something in order to be sure that something else will happen
9. if you talk about a person being of a certain age, you mean that they are no longer young but not yet old

chắc chắn

Question 191

certainly

Answer 191

adverb
[/ˈsɜːrtnli/]
1. without doubt
-> Without treatment, she will almost certainly die.
2. of course
-> ‘May I see your passport, Mr Scott?’ ‘Certainly.’

chắc chắn

Question 192

certificate

Answer 192

noun
[/sərˈtɪfɪkət/]
1. an official document that may be used to prove that the facts it states are true
-> a birth/marriage/death certificate
2. an official document proving that you have completed a course of study or passed an exam; a qualification obtained after a course of study or an exam
-> a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers)

giấy chứng nhận

Question 193

chain

Answer 193

verb
[/tʃeɪn/]
1. to fasten something with a chain; to fasten somebody/something to another person or thing with a chain, so that they do not escape or get stolen
-> The doors were always locked and chained.

xích

Question 194

chair

Answer 194

noun
[/tʃer/]
1. a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back, a seat and four legs
-> a table and chairs
2. the position of being in charge of a meeting or committee; the person who holds this position
-> Who is in the chair today?
3. the position of being in charge of a department in a university; a special position as a university professor
-> He holds the chair of philosophy at Oxford.
4. (especially in the US) a chair in which criminals are killed by having a powerful electric current passed through their bodies; the method of execution that uses this chair

cái ghế

Question 195

chairman

Answer 195

noun
[/ˈtʃermən/]
1. the person in charge of a meeting, who tells people when they can speak, etc.
-> Sir Herbert took it upon himself to act as chairman.
2. the person in charge of a committee, a company, etc.
-> the vice/deputy chairman

Chủ tịch

Question 196

challenge

Answer 196

noun
[/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/]
1. a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
-> a tough/major/significant challenge
2. an invitation or a suggestion to somebody that they should enter a competition, fight, etc.
-> She accepted his challenge to a debate on the issue.
3. a statement or an action that shows that somebody refuses to accept something and questions whether it is right, legal, etc.
-> Their legal challenge was unsuccessful.

thử thách

Question 197

chamber

Answer 197

noun
[/ˈtʃeɪmbər/]
1. a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings
-> The members left the council chamber.
2. one of the parts of a parliament
-> the Lower/Upper Chamber (= in Britain, the House of Commons/House of Lords)
3. a room used for the particular purpose that is mentioned
-> a Bronze Age burial chamber
4. a space in the body, in a plant or in a machine that is separated from the rest
-> the chambers of the heart
5. a space under the ground that is almost completely closed on all sides
-> They found themselves in a vast underground chamber.
6. a bedroom or private room
-> Lady Eleanor was found dead in her chamber.

buồng

Question 198

chapter

Answer 198

noun
[/ˈtʃæptər/]
1. a separate section of a book, usually with a number or title
-> to read/write a chapter
2. a period of time in a person’s life or in history
-> a difficult chapter in our country’s history
3. all the priests of a cathedral or members of a religious community
-> a meeting of the dean and chapter
4. a local branch of a society, club, etc.
-> the local chapter of the Rotary club
5. the exact details of something, especially the exact place where particular information may be found
6. a series of unpleasant events caused by bad luck

chương

Question 199

character

Answer 199

noun
[/ˈkærəktər/]
1. a person or an animal in a book, play or film
-> Her behaviour last night was completely out of character.
2. a particular type of person in a play, film or TV show
-> the main character in the film
3. all the qualities and features that make a person different from others
-> He has developed a skill set from his character work in film, TV and stage.
4. strong personal qualities such as the ability to deal with difficult or dangerous situations
-> The character of the neighbourhood hasn’t changed at all.
5. the way that something is; a particular quality or feature that a thing, an event or a place has
-> The modern hotels here have no real character.
6. the interesting or unusual quality that a place or a person has
7. a person, particularly an unpleasant or strange one
8. an interesting or unusual person
9. the opinion that people have of you, particularly of whether you can be trusted or relied on
10. a letter, sign, mark or symbol used in writing, in printing or on computers
11. typical/not typical of a person’s character
12. in the same style as something

tính cách

Question 200

charity

Answer 200

noun
[/ˈtʃærəti/]
1. an organization for helping people in need
-> a registered charity
2. organizations for helping people in need, considered as a group; the money, food, help, etc. that they give
-> Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity.
3. kind behaviour and sympathy towards other people, especially when you are judging them
-> Her article showed no charity towards her former friends.
4. you should help and care for your own family, etc. before you start helping other people

tổ chức từ thiện

Question 201

charming

Answer 201

adjective
[/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/]
1. very pleasant or attractive
-> The cottage is tiny, but it’s charming.
2. used to show that you have a low opinion of somebody’s behaviour
-> They left me to tidy it all up myself. Charming, wasn’t it?

quyến rũ

Question 202

chart

Answer 202

verb
[/tʃɑːrt/]
1. to record or follow the progress or development of somebody/something
-> The exhibition charts the history of the palace.
2. to plan a course of action
-> She had carefully charted her route to the top of her profession.
3. to make a map of an area
-> Cook charted the coast of New Zealand in 1768.

đồ thị

Question 203

charter

Answer 203

noun
[/ˈtʃɑːrtər/]
1. a written statement describing the rights that a particular group of people should have
-> the European Social Charter of workers’ rights
2. a written statement of the principles and aims of an organization
-> the United Nations Charter
3. an official document stating that a government or political leader allows a new organization, town or university to be established and gives it particular rights
-> The Royal College received its charter as a university in 1967.
4. a law or policy that seems likely to help people do something bad
-> The new law will be a charter for unscrupulous financial advisers.
5. the hiring of a plane, boat, etc.
-> a yacht available for charter

điều lệ

Question 204

check

Answer 204

noun
[/tʃek/]
1. an act of making sure that something is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it
-> Maggie managed to keep her temper in check.
2. an investigation to find out more information about somebody/something
-> Could you give the tyres a check?
3. a mark (✓) put next to a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct
4. a piece of paper that shows how much you have to pay for the food and drinks that you have had in a restaurant
5. a printed form that you can write on and sign as a way of paying for something instead of using money
6. something that delays the progress of something else or stops it from getting worse
7. rules that are designed to control the amount of power, especially political power, that one person or group has
8. a pattern of squares, usually of two colours
9. a place in a club, restaurant, etc. where you can leave your coat or bag
10. a ticket that you get when you leave your coat, bag, etc. in, for example, a restaurant or theatre
11. a position in which a player’s king (= the most important piece) can be directly attacked by the other player’s pieces
12. to keep something under control so that it does not spread or get worse
13. to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later

kiểm tra

Question 205

check

Answer 205

verb
[/tʃek/]
1. to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
2. to look at something or ask somebody to find out if something/somebody is present, correct or true or if something is how you think it is
-> She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check.
3. to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc.
-> to check your anger/laughter/tears
4. to control something; to stop something from increasing or getting worse
5. to stop yourself from saying or doing something or from showing a particular emotion
6. to leave coats, bags, etc. in an official place (called a checkroom) while you are visiting a club, restaurant, etc.
7. to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train

kiểm tra

Question 206

cheek

Answer 206

noun
[/tʃiːk/]
1. either side of the face below the eyes
-> chubby/rosy/pink cheeks
2. having the type of cheeks mentioned
-> chubby-cheeked/rosy-cheeked/hollow-cheeked
3. either of the buttocks
4. talk or behaviour that people think is annoying, rude or not showing enough respect
-> What a cheek!
5. very close to somebody/something
6. to make somebody look healthy
7. to make a deliberate decision to remain calm and not to act in an aggressive way when somebody has hurt you or made you angry
8. if you say something with your tongue in your cheek, you are not being serious and mean it as a joke

má

Question 207

chest

Answer 207

noun
[/tʃest/]
1. the top part of the front of the body, between the neck and the stomach
-> chest pains
2. having the type of chest mentioned
-> flat-chested
3. a large strong box, usually made of wood, used for storing things in and/or moving them from one place to another
-> a medicine chest
4. to talk about something that has been worrying you for a long time so that you feel less anxious
5. to keep your ideas, plans, etc. secret

ngực

Question 208

chicken

Answer 208

noun
[/ˈtʃɪkɪn/]
1. a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat
-> They keep chickens in the back yard.
2. meat from a chicken
-> fried chicken
3. a person who is not brave or is afraid to do something
-> He called me a chicken because I wouldn’t swim in the river.
4. a situation in which it is difficult to tell which one of two things was the cause of the other
5. used to say that if somebody says or does something bad or wrong, it will affect them badly in the future
6. you should not be too confident that something will be successful, because something may still go wrong
7. to play a game in which people do something dangerous for as long as they can to show how brave they are. The person who stops first has lost the game.
8. to be very busy and active trying to do something, but not very organized, with the result that you do not succeed

thịt gà

Question 209

chocolate

Answer 209

noun
[/ˈtʃɔːklət/]
1. a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans, used in cooking to add taste to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet
-> a chocolate bar
2. a sweet that is made of or covered with chocolate
-> I gave her a box of hand-made Belgian chocolates.
3. a drink made by mixing chocolate powder with hot water or milk; a cup of this drink
-> a mug of drinking chocolate
4. a dark brown colour

sô cô la

Question 210

choir

Answer 210

noun
[/ˈkwaɪər/]
1. a group of people who sing together, for example in church services or public performances
-> She sings in the school choir.
2. the part of a church where the choir sits during services
3. to speak to people in support of views that they already hold

hợp xướng

Question 211

circle

Answer 211

noun
[/ˈsɜːrkl/]
1. a completely round flat shape
-> the centre/circumference/radius/diameter of a circle
2. the line that forms the edge of a circle
-> Draw a circle.
3. a thing or a group of people or things that is like a circle in shape
-> a circle of trees/chairs
4. an upper floor of a theatre or cinema where the seats are arranged in curved rows
-> We had seats in the circle.
5. a group of people who are connected because they have the same interests, jobs, etc.
-> Talk of religion was forbidden in the family circle.
6. to return to the situation in which you started, after a series of events or experiences
7. to work hard at something or discuss something without making any progress
8. to be busy doing something without achieving anything important or making progress
9. to do something that is considered to be impossible

vòng tròn

Question 212

circulate

Answer 212

verb
[/ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/]
1. when a liquid, gas or air circulates or is circulated, it moves continuously around a place or system
-> The condition prevents the blood from circulating freely.
2. if a story, an idea, information, etc. circulates or if you circulate it, it spreads or it is passed from one person to another
-> Rumours began to circulate about his financial problems.
3. to send goods or information to all the people in a group
-> They circulated a petition for his release.
4. to move around a group, especially at a party, talking to different people

lưu hành

Question 213

circulation

Answer 213

noun
[/ˌsɜːrkjəˈleɪʃn/]
1. the movement of blood around the body
-> Regular exercise will improve blood circulation.
2. the passing or spreading of something from one person or place to another
-> the circulation of money/information/ideas
3. the usual number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold each day, week, etc.
-> a daily circulation of more than one million
4. the movement of something (for example air, water, gas, etc.) around an area or inside a system or machine
-> Poor air circulation can cause condensation.
5. the fact that somebody takes part in social activities at a particular time
-> Anne has been ill but now she’s back in circulation.

vòng tuần hoàn

Question 214

circumstance

Answer 214

noun
[/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/]
1. the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
-> Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
2. the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have
-> We want to work towards improving the often difficult circumstances in which people find themselves.
3. situations and events that affect and influence your life and that are not in your control
-> a victim of circumstance (= a person who has suffered because of a situation that they cannot control)
4. used before or after a statement to show that you have thought about the conditions that affect a situation before making a decision or a statement
5. used to emphasize that something should never happen or be allowed
6. formal and impressive ceremony
7. the state of being poorer than you were before. People say ‘living in reduced circumstances’ to avoid saying ‘poor’.

hoàn cảnh

Question 215

city

Answer 215

noun
[/ˈsɪti/]
1. a large and important town
-> Parking is difficult in the city centre.
2. a town that has been given special rights by a king or queen, usually one that has a cathedral
-> the city of York
3. a town that has been given special rights by the state government
4. all the people who live in a city
-> The city turned out to welcome the victorious team home.
5. the UK’s financial and business centre, in the oldest part of London; the people who work there
-> a City stockbroker
6. used after other nouns to say that a place is full of a particular thing
-> It’s not exactly fun city here is it?

thành phố

Question 216

civilian

Answer 216

adjective
[/səˈvɪliən/]
1. connected with people who are not members of the armed forces or the police
-> He left the army and returned to civilian life.

dân sự

Question 217

claim

Answer 217

noun
[/kleɪm/]
1. a statement that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not agree with or believe it
-> His main claim to fame is that he went to school with the prime minister.
2. a request for a sum of money that you believe you have a right to, especially from a company, the government, etc.
-> The company had made false claims about its products.
3. a right that somebody believes they have to something, especially property, land, etc.
4. one thing that makes a person or place important or interesting
5. to have the right to demand time, attention, etc. from somebody
6. to state that you have a right to own something
7. used when you are saying that you cannot do something
8. to say or show publicly that you think something should be yours

khẳng định

Question 218

clash

Answer 218

noun
[/klæʃ/]
1. a short fight between two groups of people
2. an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas
-> Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.
3. the difference that exists between two things that are opposed to each other
4. a situation in which two events happen at the same time so that you cannot go to or see them both
5. a loud noise made by two metal objects being hit together
6. an occasion when two teams or players compete against each other
7. the situation when two colours, designs, etc. look ugly when they are put together

sự xung đột

Question 219

class

Answer 219

noun
[/klæs/]
1. a group of students who are taught together
-> Constitutional reform is popular among the chattering classes.
2. an occasion when a group of students meets to be taught
-> We were in the same class at school.
3. a series of classes on a particular subject
-> I have a history class at 9 o’clock.
4. a group of students who finish their studies at school, college or university in a particular year
-> Are you still doing your French evening class?
5. one of the groups of people in a society that are thought of as being at the same social or economic level
-> the class of 2020
6. the way that people are divided into different social and economic groups
7. each of several different levels of comfort that are available to travellers in a plane, etc.
8. a group of people, animals or things that have similar characteristics or qualities
9. one of the different groups in a competition
10. an attractive quality or a high level of skill that is impressive
11. one of the levels of achievement in a British university degree exam
12. a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, below a phylum
13. the people in society who like to give their opinions on political or social issues

lớp học

Question 220

classical

Answer 220

adjective
[/ˈklæsɪkl/]
1. relating to classical music
-> a classical composer/musician/pianist
2. widely accepted and used for a long time; traditional in style or idea
-> the classical economics of Smith and Ricardo
3. connected with or influenced by the culture of ancient Greece and Rome
-> classical studies
4. with all the features you would expect to find; very typical
-> These are classical examples of food allergy.
5. ancient in its form and no longer used in a spoken form
-> classical Arabic
6. simple and attractive
-> the classical elegance of the design

cổ điển

Question 221

clear

Answer 221

adjective
[/klɪr/]
1. easy to understand and not confusing
-> Oh well, that’s all as clear as mud, then.
2. obvious and leaving no doubt at all
-> She gave me clear and precise directions.
3. not confused; having no doubt
-> Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow?
4. thinking in a sensible and logical way, especially in a difficult situation
5. easy to see or hear
6. that you can see through; transparent
7. without cloud or mist
8. without spots or marks
9. bright and lively
10. free from things that are blocking the way or covering the surface of something
11. if you have a clear conscience or your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty
12. free from something that is unpleasant
13. not touching something; a distance away from something
14. whole or complete
15. that remains when taxes, costs, etc. have been taken away
16. produced with the central part of the tongue close to the top of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, clear /l/ is used before a vowel, as in leave.
17. to be simple and free from trouble
18. easy to see or understand
19. not clear at all; not easy to understand
20. a complete difference or division between two people or groups
21. there is no danger of being seen or caught
22. to remain calm in a difficult situation
23. to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them
24. in a way that is very easy to understand
25. to find that it is possible or convenient to do something

thông thoáng

Question 222

click

Answer 222

noun
[/klɪk/]
1. the act of pressing the button on a computer mouse or touchpad
-> a mouse click
2. a short sharp sound
-> The door closed with a click.
3. a speech sound made by pressing the tongue against the top of the mouth or the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth, then releasing it quickly, causing air to be taken in. Clicks are found especially in southern African languages.
-> click languages
4. a kilometre

nhấp chuột

Question 223

climb

Answer 223

noun
[/klaɪm/]
1. an act of climbing up a mountain, rock or large number of steps; a period of time spent climbing
2. a mountain or rock which people climb up for sport
-> an exhausting climb
3. an increase in value or amount
-> Titan’s Wall is the mountain’s hardest rock climb.
4. progress to a higher status, standard or position

leo

Question 224

cling

Answer 224

verb
[/klɪŋ/]
1. to hold on tightly to somebody/something
-> survivors clinging to a raft
2. to stick to something
-> a dress that clings (= fits closely and shows the shape of your body)
3. to stay close to somebody, especially because you need them emotionally
-> After her mother’s death, Sara clung to her aunt more than ever.

bám vào

Question 225

clock

Answer 225

noun
[/klɑːk/]
1. an instrument for measuring and showing time, in a room, on the wall of a building or on a computer screen (not worn or carried like a watch)
-> The clock struck twelve/midnight.
2. the milometer in a vehicle (= an instrument that measures the number of miles the vehicle has travelled)
-> a used car with 20 000 miles on the clock
3. if you do something against the clock, you do it fast in order to finish before a particular time
4. all day and all night without stopping
5. to finish a task, race, etc. before a particular time
6. to defeat or do better than somebody at something
7. to hit somebody or beat them in a fight
8. used to say that there’s not much time left before something happens
9. the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer
10. to return to a situation that existed in the past; to remember a past age
11. to return to old-fashioned methods or ideas
12. to change the time shown by clocks, usually by one hour, when the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer
13. a situation in which you have to do something or finish something very fast before it is too late
14. if a sports team tries to run down/out the clock at the end of a game, it stops trying to score and just tries to keep hold of the ball to stop the other team from scoring
15. to stop measuring time in a game or an activity that has a time limit
16. to be careful not to work longer than the required time; to think more about when your work will finish than about the work itself

cái đồng hồ

Question 226

close

Answer 226

noun
[/kləʊz/]
1. the end of a period of time or an activity
-> at the close of the seventeenth century
2. the fact of something shutting, especially a door
-> The door swung to a close.

đóng

Question 227

cognitive

Answer 227

adjective
[/ˈkɑːɡnətɪv/]
1. connected with mental processes of understanding
-> a child’s cognitive development

nhận thức

Question 228

cold

Answer 228

noun
[/kəʊld/]
1. a common illness that affects the nose and/or throat, making you cough, sneeze, etc.
-> Millions of ordinary workers feel left out in the cold by the shift to digital technology.
2. a lack of heat or warm air; a low temperature, especially in the atmosphere
-> I’ve got a cold.
3. to become ill with a cold
4. to have problems
5. to catch a very bad cold
6. to become accepted or included in a group, etc. after a period of being outside it
7. to not include somebody in a group or an activity

lạnh lẽo

Question 229

collaborate

Answer 229

verb
[/kəˈlæbəreɪt/]
1. to work together with somebody in order to produce or achieve something
-> Researchers around the world are collaborating to develop a new vaccine.
2. to help the enemy who has taken control of your country during a war
-> He was accused of collaborating with the enemy.

hợp tác

Question 230

collect

Answer 230

verb
[/kəˈlekt/]
1. to bring things together from different people or places
-> Play your guitar that’s gathering dust, or pull out the old tennis racket for a match.
2. to buy or find things of a particular type and keep them as a hobby
-> to collect data/evidence/information
3. to gradually increase in amount in a place; to gradually obtain more and more of something in a place
-> to collect rent/debts/tax
4. to go somewhere in order to take somebody/something away
5. to ask people to give you money for a particular purpose
6. to obtain the money, etc. that somebody owes, for example by going to their house to get it
7. to receive something; to win something
8. to come together in one place to form a larger group
9. to not be used for a long time
10. to try to control your emotions and become calm
11. to prepare yourself mentally for something

sưu tầm

Question 231

college

Answer 231

noun
[/ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/]
1. (in the UK) a place where students go to study or to receive training after they have left school
-> a secretarial college
2. (in the US) a university where students can study for a degree after they have left school
-> She was the first in her family to attend college.
3. a place where you can study for higher or more specialist qualifications after you finish high school
4. one of the separate institutions that some British universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge, are divided into
-> King’s College, Cambridge
5. (in the US) one of the main divisions of some large universities
-> The history department is part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
6. the teachers and/or students of a college
7. a secondary school, especially one where you must pay
-> Eton College
8. an organized group of professional people with special interests, duties or powers
-> the Royal College of Physicians

trường cao đẳng

Question 232

colony

Answer 232

noun
[/ˈkɑːləni/]
1. a country or an area that is governed by people from another, more powerful, country
-> former British colonies
2. a group of people who go to live permanently in a colony
3. a group of people from the same place or with the same work or interests who live in a particular city or country or who live together
-> the American colony in Paris
4. a small town set up by an employer or an organization for its workers
5. a group of plants or animals that live together or grow in the same place
-> a colony of ants

thuộc địa

Question 233

columnist

Answer 233

noun
[/ˈkɑːləmnɪst/]
1. a journalist who writes regular articles for a newspaper or magazine
-> a newspaper columnist

người viết chuyên mục

Question 234

combine

Answer 234

verb
[/kəmˈbaɪn/]
1. to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one
-> Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.
2. to have two or more different features or characteristics; to put two or more different things, features or qualities together
-> We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities.
3. to do two or more things at the same time
-> The trip will combine business with pleasure.
4. to come together in order to work or act together; to put two things or groups together so that they work or act together
-> They combined against a common enemy.
5. to work together in order to achieve a shared aim

kết hợp

Question 235

come

Answer 235

verb
[/kʌm/]
1. to move to or towards a person or place
-> Don’t come the innocent with me.
2. to arrive at or reach a place
-> He left and said he was never coming back.
3. to arrive somewhere in order to do something or get something
-> They continued until they came to a river.
4. to move or travel, especially with somebody else, to a particular place or in order to be present at an event
-> I’ve come for my book.
5. to travel a particular distance
-> I’ve only come for an hour.
6. to move in a particular way or while doing something else
-> In time she came to love him.
7. to happen
8. used in questions to talk about how or why something happened
9. to have a particular position
10. used in many expressions to show that something has reached a particular state
11. to be available or to exist in a particular way
12. to become
13. to reach a point where you realize, understand or believe something
14. to have an orgasm
15. to be very clever, stupid, etc.
16. to play the part of a particular type of person; to behave in a particular way
17. used to ask somebody to repeat something
18. to arrive and leave; to move freely
19. to be present for a short time and then go away
20. to be easy, natural, etc. for somebody to do
21. to be unsuccessful; to have no successful result
22. used to introduce something extra that is connected with what has just been said
23. despite any problems or difficulties you may have
24. used to say you do not understand how something can happen and would like an explanation
25. to not be important or successful
26. in the future
27. when it is a question of something
28. somebody’s ideas, beliefs, personality, etc. that makes them say what they have said

đến

Question 236

comfort

Answer 236

noun
[/ˈkʌmfərt/]
1. the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
-> The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service.
2. a feeling of not suffering or worrying so much; a feeling of being less unhappy
-> I tried to offer a few words of comfort.
3. a person or thing that helps you when you are suffering, worried or unhappy
-> Her being with me was such a comfort.
4. a thing that makes your life easier or more comfortable
-> The hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort.
5. so near that it is uncomfortable or dangerous

an ủi

Question 237

comfort

Answer 237

verb
[/ˈkʌmfərt/]
1. to make somebody who is worried or unhappy feel better by being kind and showing sympathy to them
-> The victim’s widow was today being comforted by family and friends.

an ủi

Question 238

comfortable

Answer 238

adjective
[/ˈkʌmftəbl/]
1. making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
2. feeling physically relaxed in a pleasant way; warm enough, without pain, etc.
-> It’s such a comfortable bed.
3. confident about something and not worried or afraid
4. having enough money to buy what you want without worrying about the cost
5. quite large; allowing you to win easily

thoải mái

Question 239

comic

Answer 239

adjective
[/ˈkɑːmɪk/]
1. humorous and making you laugh
-> a comic monologue/story
2. connected with comedy (= entertainment that is funny and that makes people laugh)
-> a comic opera

hài hước

Question 240

comic

Answer 240

noun
[/ˈkɑːmɪk/]
1. a magazine, usually for children, that tells stories through pictures
-> a comic book superhero
2. the section of a newspaper that contains comic strips
3. a person who makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories

hài hước

Question 241

commerce

Answer 241

noun
[/ˈkɑːmɜːrs/]
1. trade, especially between countries; the buying and selling of goods and services
-> Leaders of industry and commerce met at the summit in Paris.

thương mại

Question 242

commercial

Answer 242

adjective
[/kəˈmɜːrʃl/]
1. connected with the buying and selling of goods and services
-> residential and commercial properties
2. making or intended to make a profit
-> The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money).
3. more interested in profit and being popular than in quality
-> Their more recent music is far too commercial.
4. paid for by the money charged for broadcasting advertisements
-> a commercial radio station/TV channel

thuộc về thương mại

Question 243

commission

Answer 243

verb
[/kəˈmɪʃn/]
1. to officially ask somebody to write, make or create something or to do a task for you
2. to choose somebody as an officer in one of the armed forces
-> She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem.

nhiệm vụ

Question 244

commissioner

Answer 244

noun
[/kəˈmɪʃənər/]
1. a member of a commission (= an official group of people who are responsible for controlling something or finding out about something)
-> the Church Commissioners (= the group of people responsible for controlling the financial affairs of the Church of England)
2. the head of a particular police force in some countries
3. the head of a government department in some countries
-> the agriculture/health, etc. commissioner
4. (in the US) an official chosen by a sports association to control it
-> the baseball commissioner

ủy viên

Question 245

committee

Answer 245

noun
[/kəˈmɪti/]
1. a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
-> an executive/advisory/organizing committee

ủy ban

Question 246

companion

Answer 246

noun
[/kəmˈpænjən/]
1. a person or an animal that travels with you or spends a lot of time with you
-> travelling companions
2. a person who shares your experiences, especially when these are particularly pleasant or unpleasant
-> She was a charming dinner companion.
3. a person, usually a woman, employed to live with and help somebody, especially somebody old or ill
-> She lived in the house as a companion to our grandmother.
4. one of a pair of things that go together or can be used together
-> A companion volume is soon to be published.
5. used in book titles to describe a book giving useful facts and information on a particular subject
-> A Companion to French Literature

bạn đồng hành

Question 247

complete

Answer 247

adjective
[/kəmˈpliːt/]
1. including all the parts, etc. that are necessary; whole
-> a complete list/sequence/picture/profile
2. finished
-> The job is almost complete.
3. used when you are emphasizing something, to mean ‘to the greatest degree possible’
-> We were in complete agreement.
4. including something as an extra part or feature
-> The furniture comes complete with tools and instructions for assembly.

hoàn thành

Question 248

completely

Answer 248

adverb
[/kəmˈpliːtli/]
1. in every way possible; in every part
-> It was completely different from how I had imagined it.

hoàn toàn

Question 249

complex

Answer 249

noun
[/ˈkɑːmpleks/]
1. a group of buildings of a similar type together in one place
-> a sports/leisure/shopping complex
2. a group of things that are connected
-> This is just one of a whole complex of issues.
3. a set of beliefs or fears, which may not be conscious, that can make somebody very unhappy or cause a mental illness
-> He suffers from a guilt complex.
4. a feeling of worry or embarrassment about something that is not necessary or reasonable
-> She has a complex about her big ears.

tổ hợp

Question 250

complicated

Answer 250

adjective
[/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/]
1. made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
-> a complicated issue/process/system

phức tap