Part 1

Question 1

abolish

Answer 1

verb
[/əˈbɑːlɪʃ/]
1. to officially end a law, a system or an institution
-> This tax should be abolished.

bỏ

Question 2

abortion

Answer 2

noun
[/əˈbɔːrʃn/]
1. the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
-> to support/oppose abortion
2. a medical operation to end a pregnancy at an early stage
-> She decided to have an abortion.
3. the process of giving birth to a baby before it is fully developed and able to survive
-> Higher amounts of caffeine may be associated with increased rates of abortion and low birthweight.

sự phá thai

Question 3

absence

Answer 3

noun
[/ˈæbsəns/]
1. the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
-> The decision was made in my absence (= while I was not there).
2. the fact of somebody/something not existing or not being available; a lack of something
-> I was surprised by the absence of any women on the board of directors.
3. used to say that when you are away from somebody that you love, you love them even more
4. not present in a situation or place, when it is obvious that you should be there

vắng mặt

Question 4

absent

Answer 4

adjective
[/ˈæbsənt/]
1. not in a place because of illness, etc.
-> She was absent from work for two weeks.
2. not present in something
-> Love was totally absent from his childhood.
3. showing that you are not really looking at or thinking about what is happening around you
-> an absent expression

vắng mặt

Question 5

absurd

Answer 5

adjective
[/əbˈsɜːrd/]
1. extremely silly; not logical and sensible
-> That uniform makes the guards look absurd.
2. things that are or that seem to be absurd
-> He has a good sense of the absurd.

vô lý

Question 6

abundance

Answer 6

noun
[/əˈbʌndəns/]
1. a large quantity that is more than enough
-> The brochure promised beautiful walks with an abundance of wildlife.
2. in large quantities

sự phong phú

Question 7

abuse

Answer 7

noun
[/əˈbjuːs/]
1. the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful
-> alcohol/drug abuse
2. unfair, cruel or violent treatment of somebody
-> child abuse
3. rude and offensive remarks, usually made when somebody is very angry
-> to scream/hurl/shout abuse

lạm dụng

Question 8

abuse

Answer 8

verb
[/əˈbjuːz/]
1. to make bad use of something, or to use so much of something that it harms your health
-> to abuse alcohol/drugs
2. to use power or knowledge unfairly or wrongly
-> She abused her position as principal by giving jobs to her friends.
3. to treat a person or an animal in a cruel or violent way, especially sexually
-> The boy had been sexually abused.
4. to make rude or offensive remarks to or about somebody
-> The referee had been threatened and verbally abused.

lạm dụng

Question 9

academy

Answer 9

noun
[/əˈkædəmi/]
1. a school or college for special training
-> She trained at the Royal Academy of Music.
2. a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop art, literature, science, etc.
-> the Royal Academy of Arts
3. a secondary school in Scotland
-> He went to Ayr Academy.
4. a private school in the US
5. a school in England that is independent of local authority control

học viện

Question 10

accelerate

Answer 10

verb
[/əkˈseləreɪt/]
1. to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
-> Inflation continues to accelerate.
2. to start to go faster
-> The runners accelerated smoothly around the bend.

Thúc giục

Question 11

acceptance

Answer 11

noun
[/əkˈseptəns/]
1. the act of accepting a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc.
-> Please confirm your acceptance of this offer in writing.
2. the act of agreeing with something and approving of it
-> The new laws have gained widespread acceptance.
3. the process of allowing somebody to join something or be a member of a group
-> Your acceptance into the insurance plan is guaranteed.
4. the quality of being willing to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation
-> acceptance of death/suffering

chấp thuận

Question 12

accessible

Answer 12

adjective
[/əkˈsesəbl/]
1. that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.
-> The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.
2. that can be reached, entered, used, etc. by somebody who has problems walking
-> accessible toilets for wheelchair users
3. easy to understand
-> Her poetry is always very accessible.
4. easy to talk to and to get to know

có thể truy cập

Question 13

accomplishment

Answer 13

noun
[/əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/]
1. an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work
-> It was one of the President’s greatest accomplishments.
2. a skill or special ability
-> Drawing and singing were among her many accomplishments.
3. the successful completing of something
-> Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.

thành tựu

Question 14

accordance

Answer 14

noun
[/əˈkɔːrdns/]
1. according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be done
-> in accordance with legal requirements

Tùy theo

Question 15

accordingly

Answer 15

adverb
[/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/]
1. in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situation
-> We have to discover his plans and act accordingly.
2. for that reason
-> The cost of materials rose sharply last year. Accordingly, we were forced to increase our prices.

tương ứng

Question 16

accountability

Answer 16

noun
[/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/]
1. the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
-> proposals for greater police accountability

trách nhiệm giải trình

Question 17

accountable

Answer 17

adjective
[/əˈkaʊntəbl/]
1. responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
-> The state spends taxpayers’ money and should be held accountable.

chịu trách nhiệm

Question 18

accounting

Answer 18

noun
[/əˈkaʊntɪŋ/]
1. the process or work of keeping financial accounts
-> a career in accounting

kế toán

Question 19

accumulate

Answer 19

verb
[/əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/]
1. to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time
-> I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.
2. to gradually increase in number or quantity over a period of time
-> Debts began to accumulate.

tích trữ

Question 20

accurately

Answer 20

adverb
[/ˈækjərətli/]
1. in a way that is correct and true in every detail
-> The article accurately reflects public opinion.
2. in an exact way
-> Quantities must be measured accurately.
3. hitting or reaching the thing that was aimed at
-> You need to hit the ball accurately.

chính xác

Question 21

accuse

Answer 21

verb
[/əˈkjuːz/]
1. to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
-> to accuse somebody of murder/a crime

buộc tội

Question 22

achievement

Answer 22

noun
[/əˈtʃiːvmənt/]
1. a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
-> the greatest scientific achievement of the decade
2. the act or process of achieving something
-> the need to raise standards of academic/educational achievement
3. a reward that you can earn in some video games by completing a challenge or level
-> If you complete the game in less than twelve hours, you are awarded an achievement at the end.

thành tích

Question 23

acquire

Answer 23

verb
[/əˈkwaɪər/]
1. to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour
-> She has acquired a good knowledge of English.
2. to obtain something by buying or being given it
-> Not all of the land acquired for the road has been paid for yet.
3. a thing that you do not like much at first but gradually learn to like

giành được

Question 24

acquisition

Answer 24

noun
[/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/]
1. the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.
-> theories of child language acquisition
2. something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuable
-> His latest acquisition is a racehorse.
3. a company, piece of land, etc. bought by somebody, especially another company; the act of buying it
-> They have made acquisitions in several EU countries.

sự mua lại

Question 25

activate

Answer 25

verb
[/ˈæktɪveɪt/]
1. to make something such as a device or chemical process start working
-> The burglar alarm is activated by movement.

kích hoạt

Question 26

active

Answer 26

adjective
[/ˈæktɪv/]
1. always busy doing things, especially physical activities
2. involved in something; making a determined effort and not leaving something to happen by itself
-> Staying physically active in later years can also keep you feeling younger.
3. doing something regularly; functioning
4. lively and full of ideas
5. working; in use or able to be used
6. having or causing a chemical effect
7. connected with a verb whose subject is the person or thing that performs the action

tích cực

Question 27

actually

Answer 27

adverb
[/ˈæktʃuəli/]
1. used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true
-> What did she actually say?
2. used to show a contrast between what is true and what somebody believes, and to show surprise about this contrast
-> It was actually kind of fun after all.
3. used to correct somebody in a polite way
-> We’re not American, actually. We’re Canadian.
4. used to get somebody’s attention, to introduce a new topic or to say something that somebody may not like, in a polite way
-> Actually, I’ll be a bit late home.

Thực ra

Question 28

adapt

Answer 28

verb
[/əˈdæpt/]
1. to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
-> It’s amazing how soon you adapt.
2. to change something in order to make it suitable for a new use or situation
-> These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.
3. to change a book or play so that it can be made into a play, film, television drama, etc.
-> Three of her novels have been adapted for television.

thích nghi

Question 29

adequately

Answer 29

adverb
[/ˈædɪkwətli/]
1. in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
-> Are you adequately insured?

đầy đủ

Question 30

adhere

Answer 30

verb
[/ədˈhɪr/]
1. to stick to something
-> Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells.

tuân theo

Question 31

adjust

Answer 31

verb
[/əˈdʒʌst/]
1. to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
-> Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly.
2. to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and/or think
-> They’ll be fine—they just need time to adjust.
3. to move something slightly so that it looks neater or feels more comfortable
-> He smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie.
4. used to acknowledge and apologize for something that causes problems or difficulties and ask people to accept and adapt to the situation

điều chỉnh

Question 32

adjustment

Answer 32

noun
[/əˈdʒʌstmənt/]
1. a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
-> I’ve made a few adjustments to the design.
2. a change in the way a person behaves or thinks
-> She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.

điều chỉnh

Question 33

administration

Answer 33

noun
[/ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/]
1. the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution
-> Administration costs are passed on to the customer.
2. the government of a country, especially the US
-> under the Trump administration
3. the management of public affairs
-> The inhabitants of the island voted to remain under French administration.
4. the process or act of organizing the way that something is done
-> the administration of justice
5. the people who plan, organize and run a business, an institution, etc.
-> university administrations
6. the act of giving a drug to somebody
-> the administration of antibiotics
7. a situation in which the financial affairs of a business that cannot pay its debts are managed by an independent administrator
-> If it cannot find extra funds, the company will go into administration.

sự quản lý

Question 34

administrative

Answer 34

adjective
[/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/]
1. connected with organizing the work of a business or an institution
-> an administrative job/assistant/error

hành chính

Question 35

admire

Answer 35

verb
[/ədˈmaɪər/]
1. to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
-> I really admire your enthusiasm.
2. to look at something and think that it is attractive and/or impressive
-> He stood back to admire his handiwork.

ngưỡng mộ

Question 36

admit

Answer 36

verb
[/ədˈmɪt/]
1. to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
2. to say that you have done something wrong or illegal
-> It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.
3. to allow somebody/something to enter a place
-> The society admits all US citizens over 21.
4. to allow somebody to become a member of a club, a school or an organization
5. to take somebody to a hospital or other institution where they can receive special care
6. to accept that evidence is legally valid and can be presented in court

thừa nhận

Question 37

adopt

Answer 37

verb
[/əˈdɑːpt/]
1. to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)
2. to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude towards somebody/something
-> a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt
3. to formally accept a suggestion or policy by voting
4. to choose a new name, a country, a custom, etc. and begin to use it as your own
5. to use a particular manner, way of speaking, expression, etc.
6. to choose somebody as a candidate in an election; to choose somebody as your representative

nhận nuôi

Question 38

adventure

Answer 38

noun
[/ədˈventʃər/]
1. an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
-> her adventures travelling in Africa
2. the quality of being excited and willing to take risks, try new ideas, etc.
-> a sense/spirit of adventure

cuộc phiêu lưu

Question 39

advise

Answer 39

verb
[/ədˈvaɪz/]
1. to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
-> I would strongly advise against going out on your own.
2. to give somebody help and information on a subject that you know a lot about
-> We employ an expert to advise on new technology.
3. to officially tell somebody something
-> Please advise us of any change of address.

khuyên nhủ

Question 40

advocate

Answer 40

noun
[/ˈædvəkət/]
1. a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action
-> an advocate for hospital workers
2. a person who defends somebody in court
-> Solicitors often appear as advocates in the lower courts.
3. (in Scotland and South Africa) a lawyer who has the right to argue cases in higher courts

biện hộ

Question 41

advocate

Answer 41

verb
[/ˈædvəkeɪt/]
1. to support something publicly
-> The group does not advocate the use of violence.

biện hộ

Question 42

affect

Answer 42

verb
[/əˈfekt/]
1. to produce a change in somebody/something
-> How will these changes affect us?
2. to attack somebody or a part of the body; to make somebody become ill
-> The disease is more likely to affect women than men.
3. to make somebody feel very sad, sorry, etc. about somebody/something
-> They were deeply affected by the news of her death.
4. to pretend to be feeling or thinking something
-> She affected a calmness she did not feel.
5. to use or wear something that is intended to impress other people
-> I wish he wouldn’t affect that ridiculous accent.

ảnh hưởng

Question 43

after

Answer 43

preposition
[/ˈæftər/]
1. later than something; following something in time
-> We’ll leave after lunch.
2. next to and following somebody/something in order or importance
-> Your name comes after mine in the list.
3. behind somebody when they have left; following somebody
-> Shut the door after you.
4. in contrast to something
-> It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside.
5. as a result of or because of something that has happened
-> I’ll never forgive him after what he said.
6. despite something; although something has happened
-> I can’t believe she’d do that, not after all I’ve done for her.
7. used to show that something happens many times or continuously
-> day after day of hot weather
8. trying to find or catch somebody/something
-> The police are after him.
9. about somebody/something
-> She asked after you (= how you were).
10. in the style of somebody/something; following the example of somebody/something
-> a painting after Goya
11. happening or done later than the time or event mentioned
-> after-hours drinking (= after closing time)
12. despite what has been said or expected
13. used when you are explaining something, or giving a reason
14. to be going to do something soon; to be intending to do something soon
15. to have just done something

sau đó

Question 44

agent

Answer 44

noun
[/ˈeɪdʒənt/]
1. a person whose job is to act for, or manage the affairs of, other people in business, politics, etc.
-> Our agent in New York deals with all US sales.
2. a person whose job is to arrange work for an actor, musician, sports player, etc. or to find somebody who will publish a writer’s work
-> a theatrical/literary agent
3. a person who works secretly to obtain information for a government or other organization
-> He was arrested by federal agents.
4. a person or thing that has an important effect on a situation
-> The charity has been an agent for social change.
5. a chemical or a substance that produces an effect or a change or is used for a particular purpose
-> chemical/biological agents
6. the person or thing that does an action (expressed as the subject of an active verb, or in a ‘by’ phrase with a passive verb)

đại lý

Question 45

agreement

Answer 45

noun
[/əˈɡriːmənt/]
1. an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebody
-> an international peace agreement
2. the state of sharing the same opinion or feeling
-> The two sides failed to reach agreement.
3. the fact of somebody approving of something and allowing it to happen
-> You’ll have to get your parents’ agreement if you want to go on the trip.
4. the state of having the same number, gender or person
-> In the sentence ‘They live in the country’, the plural form of the verb ‘live’ is in agreement with the plural subject ‘they’.

hiệp định

Question 46

aid

Answer 46

verb
[/eɪd/]
1. to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier
-> The test is designed to aid in the diagnosis of various diseases.
2. to help or encourage something to happen
-> New drugs are now available to aid recovery.
3. to help somebody to do something illegal or wrong

sự giúp đỡ

Question 47

alarm

Answer 47

verb
[/əˈlɑːrm/]
1. to make somebody anxious or afraid
-> I can only guess that they don’t want to alarm the public yet.
2. to fit something such as a door with a device that warns people when somebody is trying to enter illegally

báo thức

Question 48

alcoholic

Answer 48

adjective
[/ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/]
1. connected with or containing alcohol
-> alcoholic drinks/beverages
2. caused by drinking alcohol
-> The guests left in an alcoholic haze.
3. regularly drinking too much alcohol and unable to stop easily, so that it has become an illness
-> his alcoholic daughter

kẻ nghiện rượu

Question 49

alert

Answer 49

adjective
[/əˈlɜːrt/]
1. able to think quickly; quick to notice things
-> Suddenly he found himself awake and fully alert.
2. aware of something, especially a problem or danger
-> We must be alert to the possibility of danger.

báo động

Question 50

alert

Answer 50

noun
[/əˈlɜːrt/]
1. a situation in which people are watching for danger and ready to deal with it
-> Police are warning the public to be on the alert for suspicious packages.
2. a warning of danger or of a problem
-> a bomb/fire alert
3. a signal on an electronic device to inform the user of something or remind them to do something
-> You can set a vibrating alert to remind you.

báo động

Question 51

alert

Answer 51

verb
[/əˈlɜːrt/]
1. to warn somebody about a dangerous situation or one that requires immediate action
-> Neighbours quickly alerted the emergency services.
2. to make somebody aware of something
-> They had been alerted to the possibility of further price rises.

báo động

Question 52

alien

Answer 52

noun
[/ˈeɪliən/]
1. a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or work
-> an illegal alien
2. a creature from another world
-> aliens from outer space

người ngoài hành tinh

Question 53

align

Answer 53

verb
[/əˈlaɪn/]
1. to arrange something in the correct position, or to be in the correct position, in relation to something else, especially in a straight line
-> Make sure the shelf is aligned with the top of the cupboard.
2. to change something slightly so that it is in the correct relationship to something else
-> Domestic prices have been aligned with those in world markets.

căn chỉnh

Question 54

alignment

Answer 54

noun
[/əˈlaɪnmənt/]
1. arrangement in a straight line
-> the alignment of the sun, moon and earth at a particular time
2. a situation in which something is in the correct relationship with something else
-> Alignment between our commercial and creative goals is crucial.
3. political, business or other support given to one country or group by another
-> our alignment with leading Latin American companies

căn chỉnh

Question 55

alike

Answer 55

adjective
[/əˈlaɪk/]
1. very similar
-> My sister and I do not look alike.

như nhau

Question 56

all right

Answer 56

exclamation
[/ɔːl ˈraɪt/]
1. used to check that somebody agrees or understands
-> We’ve got to get up early, all right?
2. used to say that you agree
-> ‘Can you do it?’ ‘Oh, all right.’
3. used when accepting thanks for help or a favour, or when somebody says they are sorry
-> ‘I’m really sorry.’ ‘That’s all right, don’t worry.’
4. used to get somebody’s attention
-> All right class, turn to page 20.
5. used to say hello
-> ‘All right, Bill.’ ‘All right.’

được rồi

Question 57

allegation

Answer 57

noun
[/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃn/]
1. a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal
-> to investigate/deny/withdraw an allegation

lời cáo buộc

Question 58

allege

Answer 58

verb
[/əˈledʒ/]
1. to state something as a fact but without giving proof
-> The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly.

cáo buộc

Question 59

allegedly

Answer 59

adverb
[/əˈledʒɪdli/]
1. expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof
-> crimes allegedly committed during the war

được cho là

Question 60

alliance

Answer 60

noun
[/əˈlaɪəns/]
1. an agreement between countries, political parties, etc. to work together in order to achieve something that they all want
-> to form/make an alliance
2. a group of people, political parties, etc. who work together in order to achieve something that they all want
-> The Green Alliance was formed to campaign against environmental damage.

liên minh

Question 61

allocate

Answer 61

verb
[/ˈæləkeɪt/]
1. to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose
-> A large sum has been allocated for buying new books for the library.

chỉ định

Question 62

allow

Answer 62

verb
[/əˈlaʊ/]
1. to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
-> ‘Allow me,’ he said, taking the tray from her.
2. to let somebody have something
-> His parents won’t allow him to stay out late.
3. to let somebody/something go into, through, out of, etc. a place
-> You’re allowed an hour to complete the test.
4. to make something possible
-> No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in).
5. to make sure that you have enough of something for a particular purpose
6. to accept or admit something; to agree that something is true or correct
7. used to offer help politely
8. to give somebody complete freedom of action; to allow a feeling to be expressed freely

cho phép

Question 63

allowance

Answer 63

noun
[/əˈlaʊəns/]
1. an amount of money that is given to somebody regularly or for a particular purpose
-> an allowance of $20 a day
2. the amount of something that is allowed in a particular situation
-> a baggage allowance of 20 kilos
3. a small amount of money that parents give their children, usually every week or every month
4. an amount of money that can be earned or received before you start paying tax
-> personal tax allowances
5. to consider something, for example when you are making a decision or planning something
6. to allow somebody to behave in a way that you would not usually accept, because of a problem or because there is a special reason

trợ cấp

Question 64

altogether

Answer 64

adverb
[/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/]
1. (used to emphasize something) completely; in every way
-> The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether.
2. used to give a total number or amount
-> You owe me £68 altogether.
3. used to introduce a summary when you have mentioned a number of different things
-> The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening.

toàn bộ

Question 65

always

Answer 65

adverb
[/ˈɔːlweɪz/]
1. at all times; on every occasion
-> There’s almost always somebody at home in the evenings.
2. for a long time; since you can remember
-> Pat has always loved gardening.
3. for all future time
-> I’ll always love you.
4. if you say a person is always doing something, or something is always happening, you mean that they do it, or it happens, very often, and that this is annoying
-> She’s always criticizing me.
5. used to suggest a possible course of action
-> If it doesn’t fit, you can always take it back.
6. as usually happens or is expected
7. used to say that somebody cannot change

luôn luôn

Question 66

amateur

Answer 66

adjective
[/ˈæmətər/]
1. doing something for pleasure or interest, not as a job
-> an amateur photographer
2. done for pleasure, not as a job
-> amateur athletics
3. not done or made well or with skill
-> The performance sounded very amateur, I’m afraid.

nghiệp dư

Question 67

amazing

Answer 67

adjective
[/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/]
1. very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
-> an amazing feat/story/experience
2. very impressive; excellent
-> He makes the most amazing cakes.

tuyệt vời

Question 68

ambulance

Answer 68

noun
[/ˈæmbjələns/]
1. a vehicle with special equipment, used for taking sick or injured people to a hospital
-> Call an ambulance!

xe cứu thương

Question 69

amend

Answer 69

verb
[/əˈmend/]
1. to change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to improve it
-> He asked to see the amended version.

sửa đổi

Question 70

amendment

Answer 70

noun
[/əˈmendmənt/]
1. a small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; the process of changing a document or proposed new law
-> to introduce/propose/table an amendment (= to suggest it)
2. a statement of a change to the Constitution of the US
-> The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.

sửa đổi

Question 71

amusing

Answer 71

adjective
[/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/]
1. funny and giving pleasure
-> an amusing story/game/incident

vui

Question 72

ancestor

Answer 72

noun
[/ˈænsestər/]
1. a person in your family who lived a long time ago
-> His ancestors had come to America from Ireland.
2. an animal that lived in the past that a modern animal has developed from
-> a reptile that was the common ancestor of lizards and turtles
3. an early form of a machine that later became more developed
-> The ancestor of the modern bicycle was called a penny-farthing.

tổ tiên

Question 73

and

Answer 73

conjunction
[/ənd/]
1. also; in addition to
-> bread and butter
2. then; following this
-> She came in and took her coat off.
3. used before a verb instead of to, to show purpose
-> Go and get me a pen please.
4. used to introduce a comment or a question
-> ‘We talked for hours.’ ‘And what did you decide?’
5. as a result
-> Miss another class and you’ll fail.
6. added to
-> 5 and 5 makes 10.
7. used between repeated words to show that something is repeated or continuing
-> He tried and tried but without success.
8. used between repeated words to show that there are important differences between things or people of the same kind
-> I like city life but there are cities and cities.

Và

Question 74

annual

Answer 74

adjective
[/ˈænjuəl/]
1. happening or done once every year
-> an annual meeting/event/report/conference
2. relating to a period of one year
-> an annual income/revenue/budget/fee/salary/turnover

hàng năm

Question 75

apology

Answer 75

noun
[/əˈpɑːlədʒi/]
1. a word or statement saying sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a problem
-> to offer/make/demand/accept an apology
2. information that you cannot go to a meeting or must leave early
-> The meeting started with apologies (= the names of people who said they could not go to the meeting).
3. if you say that you make no apology/apologies for something, you mean that you do not feel that you have said or done anything wrong

lời xin lỗi

Question 76

appeal

Answer 76

noun
[/əˈpiːl/]
1. a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
-> to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity
2. a quality that makes somebody/something attractive or interesting
-> mass/wide/popular/broad/universal appeal
3. a formal request to a court or to somebody in authority for a judgement or a decision to be changed
-> to lodge an appeal
4. an indirect suggestion that any good, fair or reasonable person would act in a particular way
-> I relied on an appeal to his finer feelings.

bắt mắt

Question 77

appear

Answer 77

verb
[/əˈpɪr/]
1. to start to be seen
2. to begin to exist or be known or used for the first time
-> Three days later a rash appeared.
3. to give the impression of being or doing something
-> James Gilbert is the lawyer appearing for the defendant.
4. to be published or broadcast
5. to take part in a film, play, television programme, etc.
6. to arrive at a place
7. to be written or mentioned somewhere
8. to be present in court in order to give evidence or answer a charge
9. to act as somebody’s lawyer in court

xuất hiện

Question 78

appearance

Answer 78

noun
[/əˈpɪrəns/]
1. the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be
-> When she lost all her money she was determined to keep up appearances.
2. the fact of somebody/something arriving, especially when it is not expected
-> the physical/outward/external appearance of something
3. the moment at which something begins to exist or starts to be seen or used
-> the early appearance of daffodils in spring
4. an act of appearing in public, especially as a performer, politician, etc., or in court
5. an act of being published or broadcast
6. to hide the truth about a bad situation and pretend that everything is going well

vẻ bề ngoài

Question 79

applaud

Answer 79

verb
[/əˈplɔːd/]
1. to show your approval of somebody/something by clapping your hands (= hitting your open hands together several times)
-> He started to applaud and the others joined in.
2. to express praise for somebody/something because you approve of them or it
-> We applaud her decision.

hoan nghênh

Question 80

application

Answer 80

noun
[/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/]
1. a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
2. the practical use of something, especially a theory, discovery, etc.
-> a planning/patent/visa application
3. an act of putting or spreading something, such as paint or medical creams, onto something else
4. the act of making a rule, etc. operate or become effective
5. a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
6. the strength of mind to work hard at something; great effort

ứng dụng

Question 81

appointment

Answer 81

noun
[/əˈpɔɪntmənt/]
1. a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
-> I’ve got a dental appointment at 3 o’clock.
2. the act of choosing a person for a job or position of responsibility; the fact of being chosen for a job, etc.
-> They announced the appointments of key security officials.
3. a job or position of responsibility
-> a permanent/first appointment
4. a person chosen for a job or position of responsibility
-> Government ministers and other political appointments are frequently replaced.

cuộc hẹn

Question 82

approximately

Answer 82

adverb
[/əˈprɑːksɪmətli/]
1. used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct
-> The journey took approximately seven hours.

khoảng

Question 83

arbitrary

Answer 83

adjective
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri/]
1. not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair
-> The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary.
2. using power without limits and without considering other people
-> the arbitrary powers of officials

Bất kỳ

Question 84

architectural

Answer 84

adjective
[/ˌɑːrkɪˈtektʃərəl/]
1. relating to architecture and buildings
-> architectural features

kiến trúc

Question 85

archive

Answer 85

noun
[/ˈɑːrkaɪv/]
1. a collection of historical documents or records of a government, a family, a place or an organization; the place where these records are stored
-> the National Sound Archive
2. an electronic record of the data on a computer system, stored on a separate device for safety and security
-> Optical media is perfect for storing archives of critical corporate data, such as financial records.

lưu trữ

Question 86

area

Answer 86

noun
[/ˈeriə/]
1. part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world
2. a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose
-> to improve access to services in rural areas
3. a particular place on an object
-> the hotel reception area
4. a particular subject or activity, or an aspect of it
5. the amount of space covered by a flat surface or piece of land, described as a measurement
6. the area in front of the goal. If the defending team breaks the rules within this area, the other team is given a penalty.

khu vực

Question 87

arise

Answer 87

verb
[/əˈraɪz/]
1. to happen; to start to exist
-> An opportunity arose to work in the United States.
2. to happen as a result of a particular situation
-> injuries arising out of a road accident
3. to begin to exist or develop
-> Several new industries arose in the town.
4. to get out of bed; to stand up
-> He arose at dawn.
5. to come together to protest about something or to fight for something
-> The peasants arose against their masters.
6. to gradually start to be seen as you move towards it

nảy sinh

Question 88

arrange

Answer 88

verb
[/əˈreɪndʒ/]
1. to plan or organize something in advance
-> The party was arranged quickly.
2. to put something in a particular order; to make something neat or attractive
-> The books are arranged alphabetically by author.
3. to change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrument or voice
-> He arranged traditional folk songs for the piano.

sắp xếp

Question 89

art

Answer 89

noun
[/ɑːrt/]
1. the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpture
-> modern/contemporary art
2. examples of objects such as paintings, drawings or sculptures
-> an art gallery/exhibition
3. the skill of creating objects such as paintings and drawings, especially when you study it
-> She’s good at art and design.
4. art, music, theatre, literature, etc. when you think of them as a group
-> lottery funding for the arts
5. a type of visual or performing art
-> an exhibition of Peruvian arts and crafts
6. the subjects you can study at school or university that are not sciences, such as languages, history or literature
-> an arts degree
7. an ability or a skill that you can develop with training and practice
-> a therapist trained in the art of healing
8. to learn to do something well and efficiently

nghệ thuật

Question 90

as

Answer 90

conjunction
[/əz/]
1. while something else is happening
-> He sat watching her as she got ready.
2. in the way in which
-> They did as I had asked.
3. used to state the reason for something
-> As you were out, I left a message.
4. used to make a comment or to add information about what you have just said
-> As you know, Julia is leaving soon.
5. used to say that although something is true, what follows is also true
-> Happy as they were, there was something missing.
6. in contrast with something
7. used to say that something may happen at some time in the future, but only when something else has happened
8. used to start talking about somebody/something
9. used to show the time or date from which something starts
10. in a way that suggests something
11. used to say that you doubt something very much
12. considering the present situation; as things are
13. used when a speaker is giving his or her own impression of a situation or expressing something in a particular way
14. used when you are referring to something
15. until now or until a particular time in the past
16. used as a comment on something that you have just said
17. if you are going to be punished for doing something wrong, whether it is a big or small thing, you may as well do the big thing

BẰNG

Question 91

asleep

Answer 91

adjective
[/əˈsliːp/]
1. sleeping
-> I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply).
2. used to describe a part of the body that has no feeling in it, usually because it has been in the same position for too long
-> I couldn’t move straight away, as my leg was completely asleep.
3. not paying enough attention to what you need to do

ngủ

Question 92

aspect

Answer 92

noun
[/ˈæspekt/]
1. a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
-> The book aims to cover all aspects of city life.
2. the appearance of a place, a situation or a person
-> Events began to take on a more sinister aspect.
3. the direction in which a building, window, piece of land, etc. faces; the side of a building that faces a particular direction
-> Our room had a western aspect.
4. the form of a verb that shows, for example, whether the action happens once or repeatedly, is completed or still continuing

diện mạo

Question 93

aspiration

Answer 93

noun
[/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/]
1. a strong desire to have or do something
-> I didn’t realize you had political aspirations.
2. the action of pronouncing a word with a breath that can be heard, as in the /h/ sound in house in English

khát vọng

Question 94

aspire

Answer 94

verb
[/əˈspaɪər/]
1. to have a strong desire to achieve or to become something
-> She aspired to a scientific career.

khao khát

Question 95

assassination

Answer 95

noun
[/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃn/]
1. the murder of an important or famous person, especially for political reasons
-> The president survived a number of assassination attempts.

Sự am sát

Question 96

assault

Answer 96

noun
[/əˈsɔːlt/]
1. the crime of attacking somebody physically
-> Both men were charged with assault.
2. the act of attacking a building, an area, etc. in order to take control of it
-> An assault on the capital was launched in the early hours of the morning.
3. the act of trying to achieve something that is difficult or dangerous
-> The government has mounted a new assault on unemployment.
4. an act of criticizing somebody/something severely
-> The suggested closures came under assault from all parties.
5. an act that threatens to harm somebody physically, whether or not actual harm is done

tấn công

Question 97

assault

Answer 97

verb
[/əˈsɔːlt/]
1. to attack somebody violently, especially when this is a crime
-> He has been charged with assaulting a police officer.
2. to affect your senses in a way that is very unpleasant or uncomfortable
-> Loud rock music assaulted our ears.

tấn công

Question 98

assemble

Answer 98

verb
[/əˈsembl/]
1. to come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a group
-> All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall.
2. to fit together all the separate parts of something, for example a piece of furniture
-> The shelves are easy to assemble.

tập hợp

Question 99

assembly

Answer 99

noun
[/əˈsembli/]
1. a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country
-> state/legislative/federal/local assemblies
2. the meeting together of a group of people for a particular purpose; a group of people who meet together for a particular purpose
-> They were fighting for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.
3. a meeting of the teachers and students in a school, usually at the start of the day, to give information, discuss school events or say prayers together
-> The deputy head was taking (= leading) school assembly that day.
4. the process of putting together the parts of something such as a vehicle or piece of furniture
-> Putting the bookcase together should be a simple assembly job.

cuộc họp

Question 100

assume

Answer 100

verb
[/əˈsuːm/]
1. to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
-> It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
2. to take or begin to have power or responsibility
-> Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
3. to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
-> This matter has assumed considerable importance.
4. to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
-> He assumed an air of concern.

cho rằng

Question 101

assure

Answer 101

verb
[/əˈʃʊr/]
1. to tell somebody that something is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it
-> You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not.
2. to make yourself certain about something
-> He assured himself of her safety.
3. to make something certain to happen
-> Victory would assure a place in the finals.
4. to insure something, especially against somebody’s death
-> What is the sum assured?

cam đoan

Question 102

athlete

Answer 102

noun
[/ˈæθliːt/]
1. a person who competes in sports
-> Olympic athletes
2. a person who competes in sports such as running, jumping and throwing
-> He played baseball and basketball and excelled as a track athlete.
3. a person who is good at sports and physical exercise
-> She is a natural athlete.

vận động viên

Question 103

attack

Answer 103

noun
[/əˈtæk/]
1. an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
2. an act of trying to kill or injure the enemy in war, using weapons such as guns and bombs
-> Five people were killed in the attacks that took place last night.
3. a sudden, short period of illness, usually severe
-> a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal
4. a sudden period of feeling an emotion such as fear
5. strong criticism of somebody/something in speech or in writing
6. the players in a team whose job is to try to score goals or points
7. the actions that players take to try to score a goal or win the game
8. an action that you take to try to stop or change something that you feel is bad
9. the action of something such as an insect, or a disease, that causes damage to something/somebody

tấn công

Question 104

attempt

Answer 104

verb
[/əˈtempt/]
1. to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
-> I will attempt to answer all your questions.

nỗ lực

Question 105

attention

Answer 105

noun
[/əˈtenʃn/]
1. the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something
2. special care, action or treatment
-> the report’s attention to detail
3. things that somebody does to try to please you or to show their interest in you
-> She tried to escape the unwanted attentions of her former boyfriend.
4. the position soldiers take when they stand very straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides

chú ý

Question 106

attraction

Answer 106

noun
[/əˈtrækʃn/]
1. an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
-> Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction.
2. a feeling of liking somebody, especially sexually
-> She felt an immediate attraction for him.
3. a feature, quality or person that makes something seem interesting and fun, and worth having or doing
-> I can’t see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day.
4. a force that pulls things towards each other
-> gravitational/magnetic attraction

sự thu hút

Question 107

attractive

Answer 107

adjective
[/əˈtræktɪv/]
1. pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way
-> an attractive woman
2. pleasant
-> a big house with an attractive garden
3. having features or qualities that make something seem interesting and worth having
-> an attractive offer/proposition/option

hấp dẫn

Question 108

audience

Answer 108

noun
[/ˈɔːdiəns/]
1. the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.)
-> The audience was/were clapping for 10 minutes.
2. a number of people or a particular group of people who watch, read, or listen to the same thing
-> TV/television/cinema/movie audiences
3. a formal meeting with an important person
-> an audience with the Pope

khán giả

Question 109

august

Answer 109

noun
[/ˈɔːɡəst/]
1. the 8th month of the year, between July and September
-> She was born in August.

tháng tám

Question 110

author

Answer 110

noun
[/ˈɔːθər/]
1. a person who writes books or the person who wrote a particular book
-> Who is your favourite author?
2. the person who creates or starts something, especially a plan or an idea
-> As the author of the proposal I cannot agree with you.

tác giả

Question 111

authority

Answer 111

noun
[/əˈθɔːrəti/]
1. the power to give orders to people
-> I have it on good authority that he is going to be promoted.
2. the power or right to do something
-> in a position of authority
3. official permission to do something
-> Some experts think the agency may have exceeded its authority.
4. the people or an organization who have the power to make decisions or who have a particular area of responsibility in a country or region
5. the power to influence people because they respect your knowledge or official position
6. a person with special knowledge
7. to be able to believe something because you trust the person who gave you the information

thẩm quyền

Question 112

automatic

Answer 112

adjective
[/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/]
1. having controls that work without needing a person to operate them
-> automatic doors
2. done or happening without thinking
-> Breathing is an automatic function of the body.
3. always happening as a result of a particular action or situation
-> A fine for this offence is automatic.

tự động

Question 113

autonomy

Answer 113

noun
[/ɔːˈtɑːnəmi/]
1. the freedom for a country, a region or an organization to govern itself independently
-> a campaign in Wales for greater autonomy
2. the ability to act and make decisions without being controlled by anyone else
-> giving individuals greater autonomy in their own lives

quyền tự trị

Question 114

average

Answer 114

verb
[/ˈævərɪdʒ/]
1. to be equal to a particular amount as an average
-> Economic growth is expected to average 2% next year.
2. to calculate the average of something
-> Earnings are averaged over the whole period.

trung bình

Question 115

back

Answer 115

noun
[/bæk/]
1. the part of the human body that is on the opposite side to the chest, between the neck and the tops of the legs; the part of an animal’s body that corresponds to this
-> At the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong.
2. the row of bones in the middle of the back
-> He was lying on his back on the sofa.
3. the part or area of something that is furthest from the front
-> She broke her back in a riding accident.
4. the part of a piece of paper, etc. that is on the opposite side to the one that has information or the most important information on it
5. the last few pages of a book, etc.
6. the part of a chair, etc. against which you lean your back
7. used to describe furniture that has the type of back mentioned
8. a player whose main role is to defend their team’s goal
9. if a thought, etc. is at the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking about
10. when somebody’s back is turned they are not present and not able to see what is happening
11. a place that is a long way from other houses, towns, etc.
12. used to talk about planning or calculating something in a way that is not detailed, exact or complete
13. if two people stand or sit back to back, they stand or sit with their backs facing or touching each other
14. if two or more things happen back to back, they happen one after the other
15. if you put on a piece of clothing back to front, you make a mistake and put the back where the front should be
16. to be happy that you will not have to deal with or see somebody/something again because you do not like them or it
17. without somebody’s knowledge or permission
18. to keep asking or telling somebody to do something that they do not want to do, in a way that they find annoying
19. to finish the largest or most important part of a task
20. to realize that you may be blamed or criticized for something later and take action to avoid this
21. to annoy somebody
22. to stop annoying somebody, for example by criticizing them, or asking them to do something
23. to protect and support somebody
24. to be in a difficult situation in which you are forced to do something but are unable to make the choices that you would like
25. to be aware of everything that is happening around you, even things that seem difficult or impossible to see
26. to be very familiar with somebody/something
27. the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer
28. to do something that will cause problems for you in the future
29. immediately after something
30. as a result of an achievement or a success
31. goods that fell off the back of a lorry were probably stolen. People say or accept that they came ‘off the back of a lorry’ to avoid saying or asking where they really came from.
32. in bed because you are ill
33. praise or approval for something that you have done well
34. to praise somebody or yourself for doing something well
35. to try to forget about something unpleasant
36. to use a lot of effort and energy on a particular task
37. anything that somebody has, including the things they really need themselves, that somebody else takes from them or they are willing to give
38. an act that harms somebody, done by a person they thought was a friend
39. to do or say something that harms somebody who trusts you
40. to turn so that you are facing in the opposite direction
41. to move so that you are standing or sitting with your back facing somebody/something
42. to reject somebody/something that you have previously been connected with
43. to protect yourself against danger
44. used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody/something
45. used to say that if somebody helps you, you will help them, even if this is unfair to others

mặt sau

Question 116

backdrop

Answer 116

noun
[/ˈbækdrɑːp/]
1. everything that can be seen around an event or scene
-> The mountains provided a dramatic backdrop for our picnic.
2. the general conditions in which an event takes place, which sometimes help to explain that event
-> Her comments came against the backdrop of growing demand for vaccines.
3. a painted piece of cloth that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of the scenery
-> She was an artist who designed backdrops for movies and stage plays.

bối cảnh

Question 117

background

Answer 117

noun
[/ˈbækɡraʊnd/]
1. the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc.
2. the circumstances or past events that help explain why something is how it is; information about these
-> somebody’s ethnic/genetic/cultural background
3. the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc.
4. a position in which people are not paying attention to somebody/something or not as much attention as they are paying to somebody/something else
5. a colour or design on which something is painted, drawn, etc.
6. used to refer to tasks or processes that the user is not actively working on at the present time
7. to behave quietly when you are with a group of people so that they do not notice you

lý lịch

Question 118

badly

Answer 118

adverb
[/ˈbædli/]
1. without skill or care
-> to play/sing badly
2. not successfully
-> Things have been going badly.
3. not in an acceptable way
-> to behave/sleep badly
4. used to emphasize how serious a situation or an event is
-> badly damaged/injured/hurt
5. used to emphasize how much you want, need, etc. somebody/something
-> The building is badly in need of repair.
6. in a way that makes people get a bad opinion about something
-> The economic crisis reflects badly on the government’s policies.
7. to feel sorry or ashamed about something
-> She felt badly about what she had done.

tệ

Question 119

ballet

Answer 119

noun
[/bæˈleɪ/]
1. a style of dancing that tells a dramatic story with music but no talking or singing
-> She wants to be a ballet dancer.
2. a story or work of art performed by a group of ballet dancers
-> ‘Swan Lake’ is one of the great classical ballets.
3. a group of dancers who work and perform ballet together
-> members of the Royal Ballet

vở ballet

Question 120

band

Answer 120

noun
[/bænd/]
1. a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
2. a group of musicians who play brass and percussion instruments
-> a rock/punk/jazz band
3. a group of people who do something together or who have the same ideas, interests or achievements
-> a military band
4. a thin flat piece or circle of any material that is put around things, for example to hold them together or to make them stronger
5. a line of colour or material on something that is different from what is around it
6. a range of radio waves
7. a range of numbers, ages, prices, etc. within which people or things are counted or measured

ban nhạc

Question 121

bar

Answer 121

noun
[/bɑːr/]
1. a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic and other drinks
-> The murderer is now safely behind bars.
2. a place in which a particular kind of food or drink is the main thing that is served
-> We arranged to meet in a bar called the Flamingo.
3. a long wide wooden surface where drinks, etc. are served
-> a sushi bar
4. a piece of something with straight sides
-> She was sitting at the bar.
5. a long straight piece of metal or wood. Bars are often used to stop somebody from getting through a space.
6. a long narrow area at the edge of a computer screen that contains links or pull-down menus or displays information about the website or program that you are using
7. the crossbar of a goal
8. a band of colour or light
9. a thing that stops somebody from doing something
10. one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into, and the notes that are in it
11. the profession of barrister (= a lawyer in a higher court)
12. the profession of any kind of lawyer
13. a unit for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere, equal to a hundred thousand newtons per square metre
14. a piece of metal with wire wrapped around it that becomes red and hot when electricity is passed through it
15. in prison
16. to set a new, lower standard of quality or performance
17. to have nothing to do with something
18. to set a new, higher standard of quality or performance
19. to set a standard of quality or performance

quán ba

Question 122

barely

Answer 122

adverb
[/ˈberli/]
1. in a way that is just possible but only with difficulty
-> He could barely read and write.
2. in a way that almost does not happen or exist
-> She barely acknowledged his presence.
3. just; certainly not more than (a particular amount, age, time, etc.)
-> Barely 50% of the population voted.
4. only a very short time before
-> I had barely started speaking when he interrupted me.

vừa đủ

Question 123

basket

Answer 123

noun
[/ˈbæskɪt/]
1. a container for holding or carrying things. Baskets are made of long thin pieces of material that bends and twists easily, for example plastic, wire or wicker.
-> a shopping basket
2. the amount contained in a basket
-> a basket of fruit
3. a facility on a website that records the items that you select to buy
-> Click to drop items into your shopping basket.
4. the net and the metal ring it hangs from, high up at each end of a basketball court; a point that is scored by throwing the ball through this net
-> to make/shoot a basket
5. a number of different goods or currencies
-> the value of the rupee against a basket of currencies
6. to rely on one particular course of action for success rather than giving yourself several different possibilities

rổ

Question 124

bass

Answer 124

noun
[/beɪs/]
1. the lowest tone or part in music, for instruments or voices
-> He always plays his stereo with the bass turned right up.
2. an electric guitar that plays very low notes
-> a bass player
3. a man’s singing voice with a low range; a man with a bass voice
-> He answered my question in a surprisingly deep bass.
4. a musical part that is written for a bass voice
5. the largest musical instrument in the violin family, which plays very low notes

âm trầm

Question 125

battle

Answer 125

noun
[/ˈbætl/]
1. a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
-> Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
2. a competition, an argument or a struggle between people or groups of people trying to win power or control
-> She finally won her six-year battle for compensation.
3. a determined effort that somebody makes to solve a difficult problem or succeed in a difficult situation
-> She finally lost her long battle against cancer.
4. used to say that people or groups have shown which side they intend to support in an argument or contest that is going to begin
5. to fight or argue with somebody
6. to be able to win an argument or get what you want without anyone’s help
7. the most important or difficult part of achieving something
8. to begin fighting somebody
9. (to try to do) something that you will probably never succeed in doing

trận đánh

Question 126

battle

Answer 126

verb
[/ˈbætl/]
1. to try very hard to achieve something difficult or to deal with something unpleasant or dangerous
-> Both teams battled hard.

trận đánh

Question 127

be

Answer 127

auxiliary verb
[/bi/]
1. used with a present participle to form progressive tenses
-> I am studying Chinese.
2. used to make question tags (= short questions added to the end of statements)
-> You’re not hungry, are you?
3. used with a past participle to form the passive
-> He was killed in the war.
4. used to avoid repeating the full form of a verb in the passive or a progressive tense
-> Karen wasn’t beaten in any of her games, but all the others were.
5. used to say what must or should be done
-> I am to call them once I reach the airport.
6. used to say what is arranged to happen
-> They are to be married in June.
7. used to say what happened later
-> He was to regret that decision for the rest of his life (= he did regret it).
8. used to say what could not or did not happen
-> Anna was nowhere to be found (= we could not find her anywhere).
9. used to express a condition
-> If we were to offer you more money, would you stay?

là

Question 128

bear

Answer 128

noun
[/ber/]
1. a heavy wild animal with thick fur and sharp claws (= pointed parts on the ends of its feet). There are many types of bear.
-> a black bear
2. a person who sells shares in a company, etc., hoping to buy them back later at a lower price
3. in a bad mood; in an angry way

con gấu

Question 129

begin

Answer 129

verb
[/bɪˈɡɪn/]
1. to start doing something; to do the first part of something
-> Shall I begin?
2. to start to happen or exist, especially from a particular time
-> When does the concert begin?
3. to have something as the first part or the point where something starts
-> Where does Europe end and Asia begin?
4. to start or make something start for the first time
-> The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils.
5. to be something first, before becoming something else
-> He began as an actor, before starting to direct films.
6. to start speaking
-> ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ he began, ‘welcome to the Town Hall.’
7. to make no attempt to do something or have no chance of doing something
-> I can’t begin to thank you enough.
8. you should help and care for your own family, etc. before you start helping other people
9. at first
10. used to introduce the first point you want to make

bắt đầu

Question 130

bell

Answer 130

noun
[/bel/]
1. a hollow metal object, often like a cup in shape, that makes a ringing sound when hit by a small piece of metal inside it; the sound that it makes
-> A peal of church bells rang out in the distance.
2. an electrical device which makes a ringing sound when a button on it is pushed; the sound that it makes, used as a signal or a warning
-> Ring the bell to see if they’re in.
3. if you say that alarm bells are ringing, you mean that people are starting to feel worried and to suspect that something is wrong
4. to call somebody by phone
5. used to show that you do not believe what somebody has just said
6. to sound familiar to you, as though you have heard it before
7. in perfect condition

chuông

Question 131

below

Answer 131

preposition
[/bɪˈləʊ/]
1. at or to a lower level or position than somebody/something
-> He dived below the surface of the water.
2. of a lower amount or standard than somebody/something
-> The temperatures remained below freezing all day.
3. of a lower rank or of less importance than somebody/something
-> A police sergeant is below an inspector.

dưới

Question 132

belt

Answer 132

noun
[/belt/]
1. a long narrow piece of leather, cloth, etc. that you wear around the middle part of your body
-> to do up/fasten/tighten a belt
2. a continuous band of material that moves round and is used to carry things along or to drive a machine
3. a narrow area or an area around the edge of something that has particular characteristics
-> the country’s corn/industrial belt
4. an act of hitting something/somebody hard
-> She gave the ball a terrific belt.
5. unfair or cruel
6. taking more actions than are really necessary to make sure that something succeeds or works as it should
7. to have already achieved or obtained something
8. to spend less money because there is less available

thắt lưng

Question 133

bend

Answer 133

noun
[/bend/]
1. a curve or turn, especially in a road or river
-> a sharp bend in the road
2. severe pain and difficulty in breathing experienced by a diver who comes back to the surface of the water too quickly
3. crazy

bẻ cong

Question 134

beneath

Answer 134

preposition
[/bɪˈniːθ/]
1. in or to a lower position than somebody/something; under somebody/something
-> They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves.
2. not good enough for somebody
-> He considers such jobs beneath him.

bên dưới

Question 135

bet

Answer 135

noun
[/bet/]
1. an arrangement to risk money, etc. on the result of a particular event; the money that you risk in this way
-> to win/lose a bet
2. an opinion about what is likely to happen or to have happened
-> My bet is that they’ve been held up in traffic.
3. used to say that if a particular event happens then your current prediction, agreement, etc. will no longer apply
4. used to tell somebody what is the best action for them to take to get the result they want
5. something that is likely to happen, to succeed or to be suitable
6. to reduce the risk of losing or making a mistake by supporting more than one side in a competition, an argument, etc., or by having several choices available to you

cá cược

Question 136

billion

Answer 136

number
[/ˈbɪljən/]
1. 1 000 000 000; one thousand million
-> Worldwide sales reached 2.5 billion.
2. a very large amount
-> Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now.
3. 1 000 000 000 000; one million million

tỷ

Question 137

bin

Answer 137

noun
[/bɪn/]
1. a container that you put waste in
-> a rubbish bin
2. a large container, usually with a lid (= cover), for storing things in
-> a bread bin

thùng rác

Question 138

birthday

Answer 138

noun
[/ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/]
1. the day in each year which is the same date as the one on which you were born
-> Happy Birthday!
2. not wearing any clothes

sinh nhật

Question 139

bite

Answer 139

verb
[/baɪt/]
1. to use your teeth to cut into or through something
-> He’s been bitten by the travel bug.
2. to wound somebody by making a small hole or mark in their skin
-> Does your dog bite?
3. if a fish bites, it takes food from the end of a fishing line and may get caught
4. to have an unpleasant effect
5. to develop a strong interest in or enthusiasm for something
6. to start to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation which cannot be avoided
7. to fail, or to be defeated or destroyed
8. to die
9. to harm somebody who has helped you or supported you
10. to shout at somebody in an angry way, especially without reason
11. to stop yourself from saying something or from showing an emotion
12. to try to do too much, or something that is too difficult
13. to stop yourself from saying something that might upset somebody or cause an argument, although you want to speak
14. alcohol that you drink in order to make you feel better when you have drunk too much alcohol the night before
15. after an unpleasant experience you are careful to avoid something similar

cắn

Question 140

black

Answer 140

adjective
[/blæk/]
1. having the very darkest colour, like coal or the sky at night
2. without light; completely dark
-> a shiny black car
3. belonging to a group of people who have dark skin, especially people who come from or whose ancestors came from Africa; connected with black people
4. without milk
5. very dirty; covered with dirt
6. full of anger or hate
7. without hope; very depressing
8. evil or immoral
9. dealing with unpleasant or terrible things, such as murder, in a humorous way
10. (to hit somebody until they are) covered with bruises (= blue, brown or purple marks on the body)
11. used to say that you should not criticize somebody for a fault that you have yourself

đen

Question 141

blank

Answer 141

noun
[/blæŋk/]
1. an empty space on a printed form or document for you to write answers, information, etc. in
-> Please fill in the blanks.
2. a state of not being able to remember anything
-> My mind was a blank and I couldn’t remember her name.
3. a cartridge in a gun that contains an explosive but no bullet
-> The troops fired blanks in the air.
4. to get no response or result

trống

Question 142

blanket

Answer 142

noun
[/ˈblæŋkɪt/]
1. a large cover, often made of wool, used especially on beds to keep people warm
-> It’s cold tonight—can I have another blanket?
2. a thick layer or mass of something
-> a blanket of fog/snow/cloud

cái chăn

Question 143

blast

Answer 143

noun
[/blæst/]
1. an explosion or a powerful movement of air caused by an explosion
-> She had the car stereo on at full blast.
2. a sudden strong movement of air
-> a bomb blast
3. a sudden loud noise, especially one made by a musical instrument that you blow, or by a whistle or a car horn
4. strong criticism
5. a very happy experience that is a lot of fun
6. a piece of advertising or information that is sent to a large number of people at the same time by email
7. a person or thing from your past that you see, hear, meet, etc. again in the present
8. with the greatest possible volume or power

vụ nổ

Question 144

blast

Answer 144

verb
[/blæst/]
1. to violently destroy or break something into pieces, using explosives
2. to make a loud unpleasant noise, especially music
-> They blasted a huge crater in the runway.
3. to criticize somebody/something severely
4. to hit, kick or shoot somebody/something with a lot of force
5. to direct air, water, etc. at somebody/something with a lot of force
6. to destroy something such as a plant with disease, cold, heat, etc.

vụ nổ

Question 145

bleed

Answer 145

verb
[/bliːd/]
1. to lose blood, especially from a wound or an injury
-> My finger’s bleeding.
2. (in the past) to take blood from somebody as a way of treating disease
3. to force somebody to pay a lot of money over a period of time
-> The company seems intent on bleeding us for every penny we have.
4. to remove air or liquid from something so that it works correctly
5. to spread from one area of something to another area
-> Keep the paint fairly dry so that the colours don’t bleed into each other.
6. to take away all somebody’s money
7. used to say that you do not feel sympathy for somebody

chảy máu

Question 146

blend

Answer 146

noun
[/blend/]
1. a mixture of different types of the same thing
-> a blend of tea
2. a pleasant or useful combination of different things
-> a blend of youth and experience

trộn

Question 147

blend

Answer 147

verb
[/blend/]
1. to mix two or more substances together
-> Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.
2. to form a mixture with something
-> Oil does not blend with water.
3. to combine with something in an attractive or effective way; to combine something in this way
-> The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.
4. to produce something by mixing different types together
-> blended whisky/tea
5. to behave in a way that does not attract any attention; to disappear or hide

trộn

Question 148

board

Answer 148

noun
[/bɔːrd/]
1. a long thin piece of strong hard material, especially wood, used, for example, for making floors, building walls and roofs and making boats
-> The industry needs more investment across the board.
2. a piece of wood, or other strong material, that is used for a special purpose
-> He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards.
3. the piece of equipment on which somebody stands in various water sports and in snowboarding and skateboarding
-> a whiteboard
4. a group of people who have power to make decisions and control a company or other organization
5. used in the name of some organizations
6. the meals that are provided when you stay in a hotel, guest house, etc.; what you pay for the meals
7. exams that you take when you apply to go to college in the US
8. the stage in a theatre
9. the low wooden wall surrounding the area where a game of ice hockey is played
10. involving everyone or everything in a company, an industry, etc.
11. to be rejected or ignored; to be no longer possible
12. on or in a ship, an aircraft or a train
13. giving your support to an idea or a project
14. to win all the prizes, etc. in a competition
15. to accept and understand an idea or a suggestion

Cái bảng

Question 149

bond

Answer 149

noun
[/bɑːnd/]
1. something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences
2. an agreement by a government or a company to pay you interest on the money you have lent; a document containing this agreement
-> the bond that links us
3. a sum of money that is paid as bail
-> He was released on $5 000 bond.
4. a legal agreement by which a bank lends you money to buy a house, etc. which you pay back over many years; the sum of money that is lent
-> to pay off a bond
5. the ropes or chains keeping somebody prisoner; anything that stops you from being free to do what you want
6. a legal written agreement or promise
7. the way in which two things are joined together
8. the way in which atoms are held together in a chemical compound
9. somebody’s promise can be relied on completely

liên kết

Question 150

book

Answer 150

verb
[/bʊk/]
1. to arrange to have or use something on a particular date in the future; to buy a ticket in advance
-> Book early to avoid disappointment.
2. to arrange for somebody to have a seat on a plane, etc.
-> I’ve booked you on the 10 o’clock flight.
3. to arrange for a singer, etc. to perform on a particular date
-> We’ve booked a band for the wedding reception.
4. to write down somebody’s name and address because they have committed a crime or an offence
-> He was booked for possession of cocaine.
5. to write down in an official book the name of a player who has broken the rules of the game

sách

Question 151

bottom

Answer 151

adjective
[/ˈbɑːtəm/]
1. in the lowest, last or furthest place or position
-> your bottom lip
2. the lowest or last position in a scale or competition
-> the bottom end of the price range
3. used to say that you are certain that something will happen

đáy

Question 152

bounce

Answer 152

verb
[/baʊns/]
1. if something bounces or you bounce it, it moves quickly away from a surface it has just hit or you make it do this
-> The kids have been bouncing off the walls all day.
2. to jump up and down on something
-> The ball bounced twice before he could reach it.
3. to move a child up and down while they are sitting on your knee in order to entertain them
-> I bounced the baby on my knee while Pete did the dishes.
4. to move up and down; to move something up and down
-> Her hair bounced as she walked.
5. to move up and down in a particular direction
-> The bus bounced down the hill.
6. to move somewhere in a lively and cheerful way
7. if a cheque bounces, or a bank bounces it, the bank refuses to accept it because there is not enough money in the bank account to pay it
8. to tell somebody your ideas in order to find out what they think about them
9. if an email bounces or the system bounces it, it returns to the person who sent it because the system cannot deliver it
10. to force somebody to leave a job, team, place, etc.
11. to leave a place or group of people
12. to be so full of energy or so excited that you cannot keep still

nảy

Question 153

bound

Answer 153

adjective
[/baʊnd/]
1. certain or likely to happen, or to do or be something
-> There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.
2. forced to do something by law, duty or a particular situation
-> We are not bound by the decision.
3. prevented from going somewhere or from working normally by the conditions mentioned
-> Strike-bound travellers face long delays.
4. travelling, or ready to travel, in a particular direction or to a particular place
-> homeward bound (= going home)
5. to be closely connected
6. very busy with something; very interested or involved in something
7. very determined to do something
8. closely connected with something
9. to feel that you must do something because of your sense of moral duty
10. I feel sure

ràng buộc

Question 154

boundary

Answer 154

noun
[/ˈbaʊndri/]
1. a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line
-> After the war the national boundaries were redrawn.
2. a hit of the ball that crosses the boundary of the playing area and scores extra points
-> He hit 13 boundaries from 183 balls.
3. to attempt to go beyond what is allowed or thought to be possible

ranh giới

Question 155

brand

Answer 155

verb
[/brænd/]
1. to apply a brand name, image or identity to something
-> The website was not doing a very good job of branding the company.
2. to describe somebody/something as being something bad or unpleasant, especially unfairly
-> They were branded as liars and cheats.
3. to mark an animal with a brand to show who owns it

thương hiệu

Question 156

brave

Answer 156

adjective
[/breɪv/]
1. willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
-> brave men and women
2. requiring or showing courage
-> She took the brave decision to start her own business.
3. new in an impressive way
-> a vision of a brave new Britain
4. a situation or society that changes in a way that is meant to improve people’s lives but is often a source of extra problems
5. to pretend that you feel confident and happy when you do not

can đảm

Question 157

break

Answer 157

noun
[/breɪk/]
1. a short period of time when you stop what you are doing and rest, eat, etc.
-> She wanted to make a clean break with the past.
2. a period of time between lessons at school
-> She was on her lunch break.
3. a period of time when something stops before starting again
-> Come and see me at break.
4. a short period of time when a television or radio show stops for advertisements
-> Employees can take a career break of up to one year.
5. a short holiday
-> More news after the break.
6. the moment when a situation or a relationship that has existed for a time changes, ends or is interrupted
7. a space or an opening between two or more things
8. an opportunity to do something, usually to get something that you want or to achieve success
9. a place where something, especially a bone in your body, has broken
10. a win in a game in which your opponent is serving
11. a series of successful shots by one player; the number of points scored in a series of successful shots
12. the moment in the early hours of the morning when it begins to get light
13. a complete end to any connection with a person, an organization, a way of life, etc.
14. a break in a bone in one place
15. to give somebody a chance; to not judge somebody too severely
16. used when somebody wants somebody else to stop doing or saying something that is annoying, or to stop saying something that is not true
17. to run towards something in order to try and escape

phá vỡ

Question 158

breakdown

Answer 158

noun
[/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/]
1. an occasion when a vehicle or machine stops working
-> a breakdown on the motorway
2. a failure of a relationship, discussion or system
-> The only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
3. detailed information that you get by studying a set of figures
-> First, let’s look at a breakdown of the costs.
4. the process of a substance breaking into the parts of which it is made
-> the breakdown of proteins in the digestive system
5. a period of serious mental illness in which somebody is unable to deal with normal life
-> It all became too much and he had some sort of breakdown.

phá vỡ

Question 159

breathe

Answer 159

verb
[/briːð/]
1. to take air into your lungs and send it out again through your nose or mouth
-> Once he was safely back in prison, she was able to breathe easily again.
2. to send air, smoke or a particular smell out of your mouth
-> He breathed deeply before speaking again.
3. to say something quietly
-> He came up close, breathing alcohol fumes all over me.
4. if you allow wine to breathe, you open the bottle and let air get in before you drink it
5. if cloth, leather, skin, etc. can breathe, air can move around or through it
6. to be full of a particular feeling or quality
7. to feel calm again after something unpleasant or frightening has ended
8. to watch closely what somebody is doing in a way that makes them feel anxious and/or annoyed
9. to relax and stop worrying
10. to die
11. to improve something by introducing new ideas and making people more interested in it
12. to be very enthusiastic about something

thở

Question 160

breathing

Answer 160

noun
[/ˈbriːðɪŋ/]
1. the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again
-> Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.

thở

Question 161

bring

Answer 161

verb
[/brɪŋ/]
1. to come to a place with somebody/something
-> We’ll show you how Canada brings it!
2. to give or provide somebody/something with something
-> Don’t forget to bring your books with you.
3. to cause something
-> to bring a meeting to an end
4. to cause somebody/something to be in a particular condition or place
-> This brings me to the second point I’d like to make:…
5. used to move a speech or piece of writing on from one point to the next
6. to make somebody/something move in a particular direction or way
7. to start legal action against somebody/something; to make somebody/something answer a case in court
8. to force yourself to do something
9. to make a great effort and perform well
10. used to express confidence about a challenge

mang đến

Question 162

brown

Answer 162

adjective
[/braʊn/]
1. having the colour of earth or coffee
-> brown eyes/hair
2. having skin that is naturally brown or has been made brown by the sun
-> I don’t go brown very easily.
3. thinking deeply so that you do not notice what is happening around you

màu nâu

Question 163

brush

Answer 163

noun
[/brʌʃ/]
1. an object made of short stiff hairs (called bristles) or wires set in a block of wood or plastic, usually attached to a handle. Brushes are used for many different jobs, such as cleaning, painting and tidying your hair.
-> a paintbrush
2. an act of brushing
-> to give your teeth a good brush
3. a light touch made in passing something/somebody
-> the brush of his lips on her cheek
4. a short unfriendly meeting with somebody; an occasion when you nearly experience something unpleasant
-> She had a nasty brush with her boss this morning.
5. land covered by small trees or bushes
-> a brush fire
6. the tail of a fox
7. to be thought to have the same faults, etc. as somebody else
8. very silly
9. to describe something in a general way, ignoring the details

chải

Question 164

brutal

Answer 164

adjective
[/ˈbruːtl/]
1. violent and cruel
-> a brutal attack/murder/rape/killing
2. direct and clear about something unpleasant; not thinking of people’s feelings
-> With brutal honesty she told him she did not love him.

tàn bạo

Question 165

bubble

Answer 165

noun
[/ˈbʌbl/]
1. a ball of air or gas in a liquid, or a ball of air inside a solid substance such as glass
-> champagne bubbles
2. a round ball of liquid, containing air, produced by soap and water
-> The children like to have bubbles in their bath.
3. a small amount of a feeling that somebody wants to express
-> a bubble of laughter/hope/enthusiasm
4. a good or lucky situation that is unlikely to last long
-> Economists warned of a stock-market bubble.
5. a small group of people with whom you are allowed to have physical contact during a period when social distancing is otherwise required
-> He’s been staying with his sister and her husband at weekends since he chose to form a bubble with them.
6. there is a sudden end to a good or lucky situation
7. to bring an end to somebody’s hopes, happiness, etc.

bong bóng

Question 166

buddy

Answer 166

noun
[/ˈbʌdi/]
1. a friend
-> an old college buddy of mine
2. used to speak to a man you do not know
-> ‘Where to, buddy?’ the driver asked.
3. a partner who does an activity with you so that you can help each other
-> The school uses a buddy system to pair newcomers with older students.

bạn bè

Question 167

build

Answer 167

verb
[/bɪld/]
1. to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together
-> They have permission to build 200 new homes.
2. to create or develop something
-> They are trying to build long-term relationships.
3. to become gradually stronger
-> The tension and excitement built gradually all day.
4. (to have) plans or dreams that are not likely to happen or come true
5. used to say that a complicated task will take a long time and should not be rushed

xây dựng

Question 168

bullet

Answer 168

noun
[/ˈbʊlɪt/]
1. a small metal object that is fired from a gun
-> He was found to have a single bullet wound in his chest.
2. to start to deal with an unpleasant or difficult situation which cannot be avoided
3. to only just avoid getting hurt in a dangerous situation

đạn

Question 169

bunch

Answer 169

noun
[/bʌntʃ/]
1. a number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together
-> a bunch of bananas, grapes, etc.
2. a large amount of something; a large number of things or people
-> I have a whole bunch of stuff to do this morning.
3. a group of people
-> The people that I work with are a great bunch.
4. long hair that is divided in two and tied at each side of the head
-> She wore her hair in bunches.
5. a person or thing that is a little better than the rest of a group, although none are very good
6. the best out of a group of people or things
7. to become angry, confused or upset

bó

Question 170

burden

Answer 170

noun
[/ˈbɜːrdn/]
1. a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work
-> to bear/carry/ease/reduce/share the burden
2. a heavy load that is difficult to carry

gánh nặng

Question 171

burn

Answer 171

noun
[/bɜːrn/]
1. an injury or a mark caused by fire, heat or acid
2. the feeling that you get in your muscles when you have done a lot of exercise
-> to have minor/severe/third-degree burns
3. a small river
4. to slowly get angry

đốt cháy

Question 172

bye

Answer 172

exclamation
[/baɪ/]
1. goodbye
-> Bye! See you next week.

tạm biệt

Question 173

cake

Answer 173

noun
[/keɪk/]
1. a sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. that is baked in an oven. Cakes are made in various shapes and sizes and are often decorated, for example with cream or icing.
-> a piece/slice of cake
2. a food mixture that is cooked in a round, flat shape
-> potato cakes
3. to be bought quickly or in great numbers
4. to have the advantages of something without its disadvantages; to have both things that are available
5. something extra and not essential that is added to an already good situation or experience and that makes it even better
6. a thing that is very easy to do
7. a share of the available money or benefits that you believe you have a right to
8. to be the most surprising, annoying, etc. thing that has happened or that somebody has done

bánh ngọt

Question 174

candle

Answer 174

noun
[/ˈkændl/]
1. a round stick of wax with a piece of string (called a wick) through the middle that is lit to give light as it burns
-> a flickering candle
2. to become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early
3. is not as good as somebody or something else
4. the advantages to be gained from doing something are not great enough, considering the effort or cost involved

nến

Question 175

canvas

Answer 175

noun
[/ˈkænvəs/]
1. a strong heavy rough material used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
-> tents made from heavy canvas
2. a piece of canvas used for painting on; a painting done on a piece of canvas, using oil paints
-> a sale of the artist’s early canvases
3. a person or thing that has the potential to be developed or changed in many different ways
4. in a tent

Tranh sơn dầu

Question 176

capital

Answer 176

adjective
[/ˈkæpɪtl/]
1. having the form and size used at the beginning of a sentence or a name
-> He was romantic with a capital R.
2. involving punishment by death
-> English is written with a capital ‘E’.
3. excellent
4. used to emphasize that a word has a stronger meaning than usual in a particular situation

thủ đô

Question 177

capital

Answer 177

noun
[/ˈkæpɪtl/]
1. the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
-> The opposition parties are making political capital out of the government’s problems.
2. a letter of the form and size that is used at the beginning of a sentence or a name (= A,B,C rather than a,b,c)
-> Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
3. wealth or property that is owned by a business or a person and can be invested or used to start a business
-> to set up a business with a starting capital of £100 000
4. an amount of money that is invested or is used to start a business
-> capital and labour
5. people who use their money to start businesses, considered as a group
6. a valuable resource of a particular kind
7. the top part of a column
8. to use a situation for your own advantage

thủ đô

Question 178

carefully

Answer 178

adverb
[/ˈkerfəli/]
1. with a lot of attention or thought, so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
-> Drive carefully.
2. with a lot of attention to detail
-> I urge the council to look carefully at this proposal.
3. to be very careful about what you do or say

cẩn thận

Question 179

cargo

Answer 179

noun
[/ˈkɑːrɡəʊ/]
1. the goods carried in a ship, an aircraft or a motor vehicle
-> The tanker began to spill its cargo of oil.

hàng hóa

Question 180

carry

Answer 180

verb
[/ˈkæri/]
1. to support the weight of somebody/something and take them or it from place to place; to take somebody/something from one place to another
-> I got carried away and started shouting at the television.
2. to have something with you and take it wherever you go
-> He was carrying a large bag.
3. to contain and direct the flow of water, electricity, etc.
-> to carry a weapon/knife
4. if a person, an insect, etc. carries a disease, they have already caught it and might spread it to others although they might not become ill themselves
5. to be able to remember something
6. to support the weight of something
7. to accept responsibility for something; to suffer the results of something
8. to have something as a quality or feature
9. to have something as a result
10. if something that is thrown, kicked, etc. carries a particular distance, it travels that distance before stopping
11. if a sound carries, it can be heard a long distance away
12. to take something/somebody to a particular point or in a particular direction
13. to approve of something by more people voting for it than against it
14. to win the support or sympathy of somebody; to persuade people to accept your argument
15. to have a particular label attached; to give a particular message or piece of information
16. if a newspaper, broadcast, etc. carries a particular story, it publishes or broadcasts it
17. if a shop carries a particular item, it has it for sale
18. to be pregnant with somebody
19. to hold or move your head or body in a particular way
20. to add a number to the next column on the left when adding up numbers, for example when the numbers add up to more than ten
21. as quickly as you can
22. to get very excited or lose control of your feelings
23. to be completely successful
24. to take responsibility for getting something done
25. to accept the blame for something, especially when it is not your fault
26. to be successful against somebody/something
27. to continue doing something beyond reasonable limits
28. to be in love with somebody, especially somebody who does not love you in return
29. to have influence with somebody
30. to do a lot of little jobs for somebody as if you were their servant

mang

Question 181

case

Answer 181

noun
[/keɪs/]
1. a particular situation or a situation of a particular type
-> There may be an announcement about this tomorrow—or not, as the case may be.
2. the true situation
-> In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
3. a situation that relates to a particular person or thing
-> If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff.
4. a matter that is being officially investigated, especially by the police
-> I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others).
5. a question to be decided in court
6. a set of facts or arguments that support one side in a trial, a discussion, etc.
7. a container or cover used to protect or store things; a container with its contents or the amount that it contains
8. a container with flat sides and a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling
9. the fact of somebody having a disease or an injury; a person who has a disease or an injury
10. a person who needs, or is thought to need, special treatment or attention
11. the form of a noun, an adjective or a pronoun in some languages, that shows its relationship to another word
12. used to say that one of two or more possibilities is true, but which one is true depends on the circumstances
13. to criticize somebody all the time
14. to be dealing with a particular matter, especially a criminal investigation
15. a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed
16. a situation in business, politics, etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed
17. used to tell somebody to stop criticizing you
18. whatever happens or may have happened
19. because of the possibility of something happening
20. if something happens
21. if that happens or has happened; if that is the situation
22. used to say that you do not need to say any more about something because you think that you have proved your point
23. used by lawyers in court to say that they have finished presenting their case

trường hợp

Question 182

castle

Answer 182

noun
[/ˈkæsl/]
1. a large strong building with thick, high walls and towers, built in the past by kings or queens, or other important people, to defend themselves against attack
-> a medieval castle
2. any of the four pieces placed in the corner squares of the board at the start of the game, usually made to look like a castle
3. (to have) plans or dreams that are not likely to happen or come true
4. a person’s home is a place where they can be private and safe and do as they like

lâu đài

Question 183

casualty

Answer 183

noun
[/ˈkæʒuəlti/]
1. a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident
-> Our primary objective is reducing road casualties.
2. a person who suffers or a thing that is destroyed when something else takes place
-> She became a casualty of the reduction in part-time work (= she lost her job).
3. the part of a hospital where people who need immediate treatment are taken
-> The victims were rushed to casualty.

tai nạn

Question 184

catch

Answer 184

verb
[/kætʃ/]
1. to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
-> When they quarrel, I am often caught in the middle.
2. to hold a liquid when it falls
-> She managed to catch the keys as they fell.
3. to take hold of somebody/something
-> The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips.
4. to be in time for a bus, train, plane, etc. and get on it
-> He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him.
5. to capture a person or an animal that tries or would try to escape
6. to get an illness
7. if something catches your attention, etc., you notice it and feel interested in it
8. to notice something only for a moment
9. to hear or understand something
10. to find or discover somebody doing something, especially something wrong
11. to be in time to do something, talk to somebody, etc.
12. to see or hear something; to attend something
13. to happen unexpectedly and put somebody in a difficult situation
14. to become stuck in or on something; to make something become stuck
15. to hit somebody/something
16. to begin to burn
17. if something catches the light or the light catches it, the light shines on it and makes it shine too
18. if you catch the sun, you become red or brown because of spending time in the sun
19. to show or describe something accurately
20. to make a player unable to continue batting by catching the ball they have hit before it touches the ground
21. to be involved in an argument or fight between two other people or groups
22. to suddenly feel a strong need to go to the toilet
23. to be put at a disadvantage
24. to be in a difficult situation when any action you take will have bad results
25. in a situation where you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant
26. to stop breathing for a moment because of fear, shock, etc.
27. to start to be able to breathe normally again after running or doing exercise that makes you tired
28. to become ill with a cold
29. to have problems
30. to catch a very bad cold
31. to attract somebody’s attention
32. to attract or please somebody
33. to be punished or spoken to angrily about something
34. to get an advantage over somebody by doing something when they are not expecting it and not ready for it
35. to surprise somebody by doing something when they are not expecting it and not ready for it
36. to upset somebody by reminding them of something they are particularly sensitive about
37. to catch somebody in the act of doing something wrong or committing a crime
38. to arrive or do something when somebody is not expecting it and not ready, especially when they are in an embarrassing situation
39. the person who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them
40. to make somebody unsteady and in danger of falling
41. to make somebody surprised and no longer calm
42. (to put somebody) at a disadvantage or in difficulty

nắm lấy

Question 185

category

Answer 185

noun
[/ˈkætəɡɔːri/]
1. a group of people or things with particular features in common
-> These are the nominees from each category.

loại

Question 186

cause

Answer 186

noun
[/kɔːz/]
1. the person or thing that makes something happen
-> Unemployment is a major cause of poverty.
2. a reason for having particular feelings or behaving in a particular way
-> There is no cause for concern.
3. an organization or idea that people support or fight for
-> Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year.
4. a case that goes to court
5. worth doing, because it is helping other people
6. in order to support or defend something
7. to be united with somebody about something that you both agree on, believe in or wish to achieve

gây ra

Question 187

cause

Answer 187

verb
[/kɔːz/]
1. to make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; to make somebody do something
-> Do they know what caused the fire?

gây ra

Question 188

cave

Answer 188

noun
[/keɪv/]
1. a large hole in the side of a hill or cliff or under the ground
-> the mouth (= the entrance) of the cave

hang

Question 189

celebrity

Answer 189

noun
[/səˈlebrəti/]
1. a famous person
-> a celebrity chef
2. the state of being famous
-> Does he find his new celebrity intruding on his private life?

người nổi tiếng

Question 190

challenge

Answer 190

verb
[/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/]
1. to question whether a statement or an action is right, legal, etc.; to refuse to accept something
-> His legal team immediately sought to challenge the decision.
2. to invite somebody to enter a competition, fight, etc.; to suggest strongly that somebody should do something (especially when you think that they might be unwilling to do it)
-> Mike challenged me to a game of chess.
3. to enter into to a competition against somebody to achieve something or take something from them
-> She was poised to challenge for the party leadership.
4. to test somebody’s/your ability and skills, especially in an interesting way
-> The job doesn’t really challenge her.
5. to order somebody to stop and say who they are or what they are doing
-> We were challenged by police at the border.

thử thách

Question 191

change

Answer 191

verb
[/tʃeɪndʒ/]
1. to become different
-> The house has changed hands several times.
2. to make somebody/something different
-> Rick hasn’t changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school.
3. to pass from one state or form into another; to make somebody/something pass from one state or form into another
-> Fame hasn’t really changed him.
4. to stop having one state, position or direction and start having another
-> Wait for the traffic lights to change.
5. to replace one thing, person, service, etc. with something new or different
-> Leaves change colour in autumn.
6. to exchange positions, places, etc. with somebody else, so that you have what they have, and they have what you have
7. to exchange money into the money of another country
8. to exchange money for the same amount in different coins or notes
9. to exchange something that you have bought for something else, especially because there is something wrong with it; to give a customer a new item because there is something wrong with the one they have bought
10. to go from one bus, train, etc. to another in order to continue a journey
11. to put on different or clean clothes
12. to put clean clothes or a clean nappy on a baby
13. to put clean sheets, etc. on a bed
14. to pass to a different owner
15. to change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of something else; to change from supporting one person or thing to another
16. to change a decision or an opinion
17. to be in somebody else’s situation
18. to express a different opinion or behave in a different way when your situation changes
19. to start to live or behave in a different way from before
20. to keep changing your mind or what you are doing
21. people cannot change their character, especially if they have a bad character

thay đổi

Question 192

characteristic

Answer 192

adjective
[/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/]
1. very typical of something or of somebody’s character
-> Community support of families is characteristic of many societies.

đặc trưng

Question 193

charge

Answer 193

verb
[/tʃɑːrdʒ/]
1. to ask an amount of money for goods or a service
2. to record the cost of something as an amount that somebody has to pay
-> The fees charged by some companies are excessive.
3. to pass electricity through something so that it is stored there; to take in electricity so that it is stored and ready for use
-> They charge the calls to their credit-card account.
4. to accuse somebody formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in court
-> Opponents charged that cutting costs would reduce safety.
5. to accuse somebody publicly of doing something wrong or bad
6. to make a claim or statement that something will happen or be the case
7. to rush forward and attack somebody/something
8. to rush in a particular direction
9. to give somebody a responsibility or task
10. to fill somebody with an emotion
11. to fill a glass
12. to load a gun

thù lao

Question 194

chart

Answer 194

noun
[/tʃɑːrt/]
1. a diagram, lists of figures, etc. that shows information
-> Some shares have lost two-thirds of their value since being issued (see chart).
2. a detailed map of the sea
-> a naval chart
3. a list, produced each week, of the songs or albums that have sold the most copies or been downloaded or listened to via streaming the most frequently
-> The album went straight into the charts at number 1.
4. extremely high in level

đồ thị

Question 195

choose

Answer 195

verb
[/tʃuːz/]
1. to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
-> You choose—I can’t decide.
2. to prefer or decide to do something
-> Employees can retire at 60 if they choose.
3. to choose only those things that you like or want very much
4. there is very little difference between two or more things or people

chọn

Question 196

chop

Answer 196

verb
[/tʃɑːp/]
1. to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as a knife
-> He was chopping logs for firewood.
2. to suddenly stop providing or allowing something; to suddenly reduce something by a large amount
-> Their training courses are to be chopped.
3. to hit somebody/something downwards with a quick, short movement
-> Guzman tried to chop the ball on the ground and use his speed.
4. to keep changing your mind or what you are doing

chặt

Question 197

circle

Answer 197

verb
[/ˈsɜːrkl/]
1. to draw a circle around something
-> Luke circled a date on the kitchen calendar.
2. to move in a circle, especially in the air
-> The helicopter was circling slowly, very low.
3. to join together with people who have the same ideas and beliefs as you, and avoid contact with those who do not, who may threaten or attack you

vòng tròn

Question 198

circuit

Answer 198

noun
[/ˈsɜːrkɪt/]
1. a line, route or journey around a place
-> The race ended with eight laps of a city centre circuit.
2. the complete path of wires and equipment along which an electric current flows
-> an electrical circuit
3. a series of games or matches in which the same players regularly take part
-> This is her biggest triumph in nine years on the women’s tennis circuit.
4. a track for cars or motorcycles to race around
5. a series of places or events of a particular kind at which the same people appear or take part
-> the lecture/cabaret circuit
6. a series of different exercises that you do one after the other when doing circuit training in sport or fitness training
-> I do circuits in the gym twice a week.
7. a regular journey made by a judge to hear court cases in each of the courts of law in a particular area
-> a circuit court/judge

mạch điện

Question 199

cite

Answer 199

verb
[/saɪt/]
1. to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying
-> She cited examples of companies the city has helped relocate or expand.
2. to speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc.
-> He cites no primary sources for his claims.
3. to order somebody to appear in court; to name somebody officially in a legal case
-> He was cited for contempt of court.
4. to mention somebody officially or publicly because they deserve special praise
-> He was cited for bravery.

trích dẫn

Question 200

citizenship

Answer 200

noun
[/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/]
1. the legal right to belong to a particular country
-> They were granted full French citizenship.
2. the state of being a citizen and accepting the responsibilities of it
-> an education that prepares young people for citizenship

quyền công dân

Question 201

civic

Answer 201

adjective
[/ˈsɪvɪk/]
1. officially connected with a town or city
-> civic buildings/leaders
2. connected with the people who live in a town or city
-> a sense of civic pride (= pride that people feel for their town or city)

công dân

Question 202

civil

Answer 202

adjective
[/ˈsɪvl/]
1. connected with the people who live in a country
-> civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
2. connected with the state rather than with religion or with the armed forces
-> the recognition of civil unions for same-sex couples
3. involving personal legal matters and not criminal law
-> a civil court
4. polite in a formal way but possibly not friendly
-> The less time I have to spend being civil to him the better!

dân sự

Question 203

claim

Answer 203

verb
[/kleɪm/]
1. to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
2. to state that you have done, gained or achieved something
-> He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing.
3. to ask for money from the government or a company because you have a right to it
-> He claimed victory in the presidential elections before all the results were in.
4. to demand or ask for something because you believe it is your legal right to own or to have it
5. to get or take somebody’s attention
6. to gain, win or achieve something
7. to cause somebody’s death

khẳng định

Question 204

clarify

Answer 204

verb
[/ˈklærəfaɪ/]
1. to make something clearer or easier to understand
-> to clarify a situation/problem/issue
2. to make something, especially butter, pure by heating it
-> clarified butter

làm rõ

Question 205

classic

Answer 205

noun
[/ˈklæsɪk/]
1. a book, film or song which is well known and considered to be of very high quality, setting standards for other books, etc.
-> The film is now a cult classic.
2. a thing that is an excellent example of its kind
-> That match was a classic.
3. a piece of clothing, a vehicle or other item that is admired for its beautiful style or design that is not affected by changes in fashion
-> Classics don’t lose their style.
4. the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture, especially their languages and literature
-> a degree in Classics

cổ điển

Question 206

climate

Answer 206

noun
[/ˈklaɪmət/]
1. the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
-> a tropical/warm/mild/temperate/cold climate
2. an area with particular weather conditions
-> They wanted to move to a warmer climate.
3. a general attitude or feeling; an atmosphere or a situation that exists in a particular place
-> the present political/economic climate

khí hậu

Question 207

climb

Answer 207

verb
[/klaɪm/]
1. to go up something towards the top
-> politicians eager to jump on the environmental bandwagon
2. to go up mountains or climb rocks as a hobby or sport
-> to climb a mountain/tree
3. to move somewhere, especially with difficulty or effort, using hands as well as feet
-> He likes to go climbing most weekends.
4. to increase in value or amount
5. to move to a higher position in a chart, table, society or organization
6. to go higher in the sky
7. to slope upwards
8. to grow up a wall or frame
9. to join others in doing something that is becoming fashionable because you hope to become popular or successful yourself

leo

Question 208

close

Answer 208

verb
[/kləʊz/]
1. to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position
-> The police have closed the book on the case (= they have stopped trying to solve it).
2. to move the parts of something together so that it is no longer open
-> He closed the door firmly.
3. to make the work of a shop, etc. stop for a period of time; to not be open for people to use
-> The hospital closed at the end of last year.
4. if a company, shop, etc. closes, or if you close it, it stops operating as a business
-> The company acted quickly to close a security hole in its online systems.
5. to end or make something end
6. to arrange and settle a business deal
7. to put an end to a mistake in something that causes a security risk or gives somebody an unfair advantage
8. to stop using a computer program or file and put it away
9. to be worth a particular amount at the end of the day’s business
10. to make the distance or difference between two people or things smaller; to become smaller or narrower
11. to cover somebody/something and hold them/it, or to make something do this
12. to make an electrical circuit continuous
13. to stop doing something because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution
14. to make it unlikely that something will happen
15. to stop trading
16. to refuse to think about something as a possibility
17. if a group of people close ranks, they work closely together to defend themselves, especially when they are being criticized
18. if soldiers close ranks, they move closer together in order to defend themselves
19. to refuse to listen to something
20. to pretend that you have not noticed something so that you do not have to deal with it
21. very easily, without thinking about it

đóng

Question 209

cloud

Answer 209

noun
[/klaʊd/]
1. a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water
-> Dark clouds were gathering in the west.
2. a large mass of something in the air, for example dust or smoke, or a number of insects flying all together
-> a dust cloud
3. something that makes you feel sad or anxious
-> Her father’s illness cast a cloud over her wedding day.
4. a network of servers (= computers that control or supply information to other computers) on which data and software can be stored or managed and to which users have access over the internet
-> Key company documents are now stored in the cloud, so you no longer need to save them to your computer’s hard drive.
5. every sad or difficult situation has a positive side
6. to be thinking about something that is not connected with what you are doing
7. to have ideas, plans, etc. that are not realistic
8. extremely happy
9. if somebody is under a cloud, other people think that they have done something wrong and do not trust them

đám mây

Question 210

coach

Answer 210

noun
[/kəʊtʃ/]
1. a person who trains a person or team in sport
-> the head/assistant coach
2. a person who gives private lessons to somebody, often to prepare them for an exam
-> a maths coach
3. a person who is employed by somebody to give them advice about how to achieve the things they want in their life and work
4. a comfortable bus for carrying passengers over long distances
-> to take/get a coach
5. a separate section of a train for carrying passengers
-> a railway coach
6. a large closed vehicle with four wheels, pulled by horses, used in the past for carrying passengers
-> This is the old coach road.
7. the cheapest seats in a plane
-> to fly coach
8. to cause something to fail, for example a plan

huấn luyện viên

Question 211

coal

Answer 211

noun
[/kəʊl/]
1. a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
-> I put more coal on the fire.
2. a piece of coal, especially one that is burning
-> A hot coal fell out of the fire and burnt the carpet.
3. to take goods to a place where there are already plenty of them; to supply something where it is not needed
4. to criticize somebody severely because they have done something wrong

than đá

Question 212

coast

Answer 212

noun
[/kəʊst/]
1. the land next to or near to the sea or ocean
-> a trip to the coast
2. there is no danger of being seen or caught

bờ biển

Question 213

cocktail

Answer 213

noun
[/ˈkɑːkteɪl/]
1. a drink usually made from a mixture of one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice. It can also be made without alcohol.
-> a cocktail bar/cabinet/lounge/shaker
2. a dish of small pieces of food, usually served cold
-> a prawn/shrimp cocktail
3. a mixture of different substances or elements, often ones that do not mix together well
-> a lethal cocktail of drugs

cocktail

Question 214

coffee

Answer 214

noun
[/ˈkɔːfi/]
1. the roasted seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical bush; a powder made from them
-> ground/real/instant coffee
2. a hot drink made from coffee powder and boiling water. It may be drunk with milk and/or sugar added.
-> to drink/sip coffee
3. a cup of coffee
-> Do you want to go and get a coffee?
4. the colour of coffee mixed with milk; light brown
5. used to tell somebody to become aware of what is really happening in a situation, especially when this is something unpleasant

cà phê

Question 215

coincidence

Answer 215

noun
[/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/]
1. the fact of two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
-> a strange/an extraordinary/a remarkable coincidence
2. the fact of things being present at the same time
-> the coincidence of inflation and unemployment
3. the fact of two or more opinions, etc. being the same
-> a coincidence of interests between the two partners

sự trùng hợp ngẫu nhiên

Question 216

cold

Answer 216

adjective
[/kəʊld/]
1. having a lower than usual temperature; having a temperature lower than the human body
-> He was going to ask her but he got cold feet and said nothing.
2. not heated; cooled after being cooked
-> I’m cold. Turn the heating up.
3. without emotion; not friendly
4. seeming to lack any warm feeling, in an unpleasant way
5. not easy to find
6. used in children’s games to say that the person playing is not close to finding a person or thing, or to guessing the correct answer
7. unconscious
8. facts with nothing added to make them more interesting or pleasant
9. to change your opinion about something often
10. a person who seems unfriendly and without strong emotions
11. to suddenly become nervous about doing something that you had planned to do
12. to treat somebody in a way that is not friendly
13. to experience a sudden feeling of fear or worry
14. acting in a way that is deliberately cruel
15. when you have had time to think calmly about something; in the morning when things are clearer
16. to fail to affect or interest somebody
17. to make somebody very frightened or fill them with horror
18. to give reasons for not being in favour of something; to criticize something

lạnh lẽo

Question 217

colleague

Answer 217

noun
[/ˈkɑːliːɡ/]
1. a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business
-> work/senior/male colleagues

đồng nghiệp

Question 218

collective

Answer 218

adjective
[/kəˈlektɪv/]
1. done or shared by all members of a group of people; involving a whole group or society
-> collective leadership/decision-making/responsibility
2. used to refer to all members of a group
-> The collective name for mast, boom and sails on a boat is the ‘rig’.

tập thể

Question 219

collector

Answer 219

noun
[/kəˈlektər/]
1. a person who collects things, either as a hobby or as a job
-> a stamp collector
2. the leader of a district in some South Asian countries

người sưu tầm

Question 220

coloured

Answer 220

adjective
[/ˈkʌlərd/]
1. having a particular colour or different colours
-> brightly coloured balloons
2. a word used to describe a person who is not white, which is now considered offensive
3. (in South Africa) having parents who are of different races

màu sắc rực rỡ

Question 221

colourful

Answer 221

adjective
[/ˈkʌlərfl/]
1. full of bright colours or having a lot of different colours
-> colourful shop windows
2. interesting or exciting; full of variety, sometimes in a way that shocks people
-> a colourful history/past/career

Đầy màu sắc

Question 222

column

Answer 222

noun
[/ˈkɑːləm/]
1. one of the straight sections from top to bottom into which text on a page or screen is divided
-> a dictionary with two columns per page
2. a series of numbers or words arranged one under the other down a page
-> to add up a column of figures
3. a part of a newspaper, magazine or website that appears regularly and deals with a particular subject or is written by a particular writer
-> She writes a monthly column for a leading national newspaper.
4. a tall, solid post, usually round and made of stone, that supports or decorates a building or stands alone as a monument
-> The temple is supported by marble columns.
5. a thing that is like a column in shape
-> a column of smoke (= smoke rising straight up)
6. a long, moving line of people or vehicles
-> a long column of troops and tanks

cột

Question 223

command

Answer 223

noun
[/kəˈmænd/]
1. an order given to a person or an animal
-> With all the words at my command, I could not express how I felt.
2. an instruction given to a computer
-> Begin when I give the command.
3. control and authority over a situation or a group of people
4. a part of an army, air force, etc. that is organized and controlled separately; a group of officers who give orders
5. your knowledge of something; your ability to do or use something, especially a language
6. if you have a skill or an amount of something at your command, you are able to use it well and completely
7. to be ready to obey somebody
8. used to say that you are ready to do whatever somebody asks you to do

yêu cầu

Question 224

commence

Answer 224

verb
[/kəˈmens/]
1. to begin to happen; to begin something
-> The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.

bắt đầu

Question 225

comment

Answer 225

noun
[/ˈkɑːment/]
1. something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
-> She made helpful comments on my work.
2. criticism that shows the faults of something
-> The results are a clear comment on government education policy.
3. I have nothing to say about that

bình luận

Question 226

comment

Answer 226

verb
[/ˈkɑːment/]
1. to express an opinion about something
-> He refused to comment until after the trial.

bình luận

Question 227

commercial

Answer 227

noun
[/kəˈmɜːrʃl/]
1. an advertisement on television, on the radio or on a website
-> a TV/television commercial

thuộc về thương mại

Question 228

commit

Answer 228

verb
[/kəˈmɪt/]
1. to do something wrong or illegal
2. to kill yourself deliberately
-> to commit a crime/an offence
3. to promise sincerely that you will definitely do something, keep to an agreement or arrangement, etc.
-> You don’t have to commit yourself now—just think about it.
4. to give an opinion or make a decision openly so that it is then difficult to change it
5. to stay with and completely support one person, organization, etc. or give all your time and effort to your work, an activity, etc.
6. to spend money or time on something/somebody
7. to order somebody to be sent to a hospital, prison, etc.
8. to send somebody for trial in court
9. to learn something well enough to remember it exactly
10. to write something down

làm

Question 229

commonly

Answer 229

adverb
[/ˈkɑːmənli/]
1. usually; very often; by most people
-> Christopher is commonly known as Kit.

thông thường

Question 230

communication

Answer 230

noun
[/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/]
1. the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information
-> Good communication between team leaders and members is essential.
2. methods of sending information, especially phones, radio, computers, etc. or roads and railways
-> communications technology
3. a message, letter or phone call
-> a communication from the leader of the party

giao tiếp

Question 231

community

Answer 231

noun
[/kəˈmjuːnəti/]
1. all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group
-> The local community supported us from the start.
2. a group of people who share the same religion, race, job, etc.
-> the Polish community in London
3. the feeling of sharing things and belonging to a group in the place where you live
-> There is a strong sense of community here.
4. a group of people who live together and all equally own and share what they have
-> The nuns live in a closed community.
5. a group of plants and animals growing or living in the same place or environment
-> a community fish tank

cộng đồng

Question 232

comparative

Answer 232

adjective
[/kəmˈpærətɪv/]
1. measured or judged by how similar or different it is to something else
-> Then he was living in comparative comfort (= compared with others or with his own life at a previous time).
2. connected with studying things to find out how similar or different they are
-> a comparative study of the educational systems of two countries
3. relating to adjectives or adverbs that express more in amount, degree or quality, for example better, worse, slower and more difficult

so sánh

Question 233

compare

Answer 233

verb
[/kəmˈper/]
1. to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
-> It is interesting to compare their situation and ours.
2. to be similar to somebody/something else, either better or worse
-> This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them).
3. to show or state that somebody/something is similar to somebody/something else
-> The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis.
4. if two or more people compare notes, they each say what they think about the same event, situation, etc.
5. it is impossible to say that one thing is better than another if the two are completely different

so sánh

Question 234

comparison

Answer 234

noun
[/kəmˈpærɪsn/]
1. the process of comparing two or more people or things
-> For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology.
2. an occasion when two or more people or things are compared
-> The films are too different for a fair comparison.
3. used especially at the beginning of a sentence when the next thing that is mentioned is compared with something in the previous sentence
4. when compared with somebody/something
5. to seem less important when compared with something else
6. used to emphasize the difference between two people or things that are being compared

so sánh

Question 235

compassion

Answer 235

noun
[/kəmˈpæʃn/]
1. a strong feeling of sympathy for people or animals who are suffering and a desire to help them
-> to feel/show compassion

lòng trắc ẩn

Question 236

compel

Answer 236

verb
[/kəmˈpel/]
1. to force somebody to do something; to make something necessary
-> The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
2. to cause a particular reaction
-> He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd.

ép buộc

Question 237

compensate

Answer 237

verb
[/ˈkɑːmpenseɪt/]
1. to provide something good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
-> Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
2. to act in order to balance or correct something wrong or not normal
-> In the second experiment, the temperature was raised to compensate for this bias.
3. to pay somebody money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc.
-> Her lawyers say she should be compensated for the suffering she had been caused.

đền bù

Question 238

compensation

Answer 238

noun
[/ˌkɑːmpenˈseɪʃn/]
1. something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own; the act of giving this to somebody
-> to claim/award/receive compensation
2. money that an employee receives for doing their job
-> Send your CV and current compensation to Executive Search Consultant.
3. a thing or things that make a bad situation better
-> I wish I were young again, but getting older has its compensations.

đền bù

Question 239

competition

Answer 239

noun
[/ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/]
1. an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
-> a design/an art/a talent competition
2. a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have
-> stiff/fierce/intense/tough competition
3. the people who are competing against somebody
-> We’ll be able to assess the competition at the conference.

cuộc thi

Question 240

compile

Answer 240

verb
[/kəmˈpaɪl/]
1. to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.; to collect information in order to produce a book, list, etc.
-> We are trying to compile a list of suitable people for the job.
2. to translate instructions from one computer language into another so that a particular computer can understand them

biên soạn

Question 241

completion

Answer 241

noun
[/kəmˈpliːʃn/]
1. the act or process of finishing something; the state of being finished and complete
-> the completion of the new hospital building
2. the formal act of completing the sale of property, for example the sale of a house
-> The keys will be handed over on completion.

hoàn thành

Question 242

complex

Answer 242

adjective
[/kəmˈpleks/]
1. made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
-> a complex problem/issue/process/system
2. containing one main part (= the root of a word or main clause of a sentence) and one or more other parts (called affixes or subordinate clauses)
-> In the complex sentence, ‘I’d like to go to the beach, if it’s warm enough’, ‘I’d like to go to the beach’ is the main clause, and ‘if it’s warm enough’ is the subordinate clause.

tổ hợp

Question 243

complexity

Answer 243

noun
[/kəmˈpleksəti/]
1. the state of being formed of many parts; the state of being difficult to understand
-> the increasing complexity of modern telecommunication systems
2. the features of a problem or situation that are difficult to understand
-> the complexities of the system

sự phức tạp

Question 244

compliance

Answer 244

noun
[/kəmˈplaɪəns/]
1. the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
-> procedures that must be followed to ensure full compliance with the law
2. the quality of being too willing to agree with somebody or do what they want
-> He was appalled by his parents’ unquestioning compliance with the regime.

Tuân thủ

Question 245

component

Answer 245

noun
[/kəmˈpəʊnənt/]
1. one of several parts of which something is made
-> the different organizations involved in the design of the various components

thành phần

Question 246

compound

Answer 246

noun
[/ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/]
1. a thing consisting of two or more separate things combined together
-> compounds derived from rainforest plants
2. a substance formed by a chemical reaction of two or more elements in fixed amounts relative to each other
-> Common salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
3. a noun, an adjective or a verb made of two or more words or parts of words, written as one or more words, or joined by a hyphen. Travel agent, dark-haired and bathroom are all compounds.
-> Most compound nouns form their plurals in the usual way.
4. an area surrounded by a fence or wall in which a factory or other group of buildings stands
-> life inside the prison compound

hợp chất

Question 247

comprehensive

Answer 247

adjective
[/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv/]
1. including all, or almost all, the items, details, facts, information, etc., that may be involved
-> a comprehensive list of addresses
2. designed for students of all abilities in the same school
3. gained or lost by a large amount
-> The cricket team finished the season with a comprehensive victory over their rivals.

toàn diện

Question 248

compromise

Answer 248

noun
[/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/]
1. an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end
-> After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise.
2. a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together
-> This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.
3. the act of reaching a compromise
-> Compromise is an inevitable part of life.

thỏa hiệp

Question 249

compulsory

Answer 249

adjective
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri/]
1. that must be done because of a law or a rule
-> English is a compulsory subject at this level.

bắt buộc

Question 250

compute

Answer 250

verb
[/kəmˈpjuːt/]
1. to calculate something
-> The losses were computed at £5 million.
2. to make sense
-> That just doesn’t compute.

tính toán