Part 2 Flashcards
discount
verb
[/ˈdɪskaʊnt/]
1. to take an amount of money off the usual cost of something; to sell something at a discount
-> Most of our stock has been discounted by up to 40 per cent.
2. to think or say that something is not important or not true
-> We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes.
giảm giá
discourage
verb
[/dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒ/]
1. to try to prevent something or to prevent somebody from doing something, especially by making it difficult to do or by showing that you do not approve of it
-> a campaign to discourage smoking among teenagers
2. to make somebody feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
-> Don’t be discouraged by the first failure—try again!
không khuyến khích
discretion
noun
[/dɪˈskreʃn/]
1. the freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation
-> I’ll leave it up to you to use your discretion.
2. care in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed; the quality of being discreet
-> This is confidential, but I know that I can rely on your discretion.
3. according to what somebody decides or wishes to do
4. you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risks
tùy ý
discrimination
noun
[/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/]
1. the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others
-> age/racial/gender/sex discrimination (= because of somebody’s age, race or sex)
2. the ability to judge what is good, true, etc.
-> He showed great discrimination in his choice of friends.
3. the ability to recognize a difference between one thing and another; a difference that is recognized
-> to learn discrimination between right and wrong
phân biệt
disrupt
verb
[/dɪsˈrʌpt/]
1. to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way
-> Demonstrators succeeded in disrupting the meeting.
2. to cause significant change in an industry or market by means of innovation (= new ideas or methods)
-> Our radical new printing technology is disrupting traditional manufacturing.
làm gián đoạn
division
noun
[/dɪˈvɪʒn/]
1. the process or result of dividing into separate parts; the process or result of dividing something or sharing it out
2. the process of dividing one number by another
-> The organism begins as a single cell and grows by cell division.
3. a disagreement or difference in opinion, way of life, etc., especially between members of a society or an organization
-> Oldham is one of the police divisions of Greater Manchester.
4. a large and important unit or section of an organization
5. part of a city, county, or country that is regarded as a separate area for administration purposes
6. a group of teams or competitors in a sports competition who compete against each other. Divisions may be organized by ability, geography or weight, depending on the sport.
7. a unit of an army, consisting of several brigades or regiments
8. a line that divides something
9. the act of separating members of the British parliament into groups to vote for or against something
phân công
do
auxiliary verb
[/də/]
1. used before a full verb to form negative sentences and questions
-> I don’t like fish.
2. used to make question tags (= short questions at the end of statements)
-> You live in New York, don’t you?
3. used to avoid repeating a full verb
-> He plays better than he did a year ago.
4. used when no other auxiliary verb is present, to emphasize what you are saying
-> He does look tired.
5. used to change the order of the subject and verb when an adverb is moved to the front
-> Not only does she speak Spanish, she’s also good with computers.
LÀM
door
noun
[/dɔːr/]
1. a piece of wood, glass, etc. that is opened and closed so that people can get in and out of a room, building, car, etc.; a similar thing in a cupboard
-> Open the door!
2. the space when a door is open
-> Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room.
3. the area close to the entrance of a building
-> There’s somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house).
4. a house, room, etc. that is a particular number of houses, rooms, etc. away from another
-> the family that lives three doors up from us
5. the amount of money made by selling tickets for an event
-> 50% of the door will go to the Red Cross.
6. so ill that you may die
7. if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them
8. without the public being allowed to attend or know what is happening; in private
9. to work at the entrance to a theatre, club, etc., for example collecting tickets from people as they enter
10. in an unfair or indirect way
11. to make it unlikely that something will happen
12. to stop trading
13. to try to prevent or avoid loss or damage when it is already too late to do so
14. (to provide) the means of getting or reaching something; (to create) the opportunity for something
15. from building to building
16. at an early stage, especially in a game or competition
17. to manage to enter an organization, a field of business, etc. that could bring you success
18. to have enough money to avoid going hungry; to stop somebody feeling hungry
19. to say that somebody is responsible for something that has gone wrong
20. to make sure that there is still the possibility of doing something
21. used to tell somebody never to come to your home again
22. to provide opportunities for somebody to do something and be successful
23. not inside a building
24. to ask somebody to leave, because they are no longer welcome
25. to shut a door hard when somebody is trying to come in
26. to refuse to talk to somebody or meet them, in a rude way
27. directly to somebody’s house
cửa
dot
noun
[/dɑːt/]
1. a small round mark, especially one that is printed
-> There are dots above the letters i and j.
2. a symbol like a full stop used to separate parts of a domain name, a URL or an email address
3. the shorter of the two signals that are used in Morse code
-> Telegrams were sent using the complex dots and dashes of Morse code.
4. a small round mark that appears after a musical note to show that it should last for an extra half of its usual length, or above a musical note to show that it should be played staccato
-> A dot after a note lengthens its duration by half.
5. exactly on time or at the exact time mentioned
6. a very long time ago
dấu chấm
double
adjective
[/ˈdʌbl/]
1. twice as much or as many as usual
-> This device can pull double duty as a decent laptop and an adequate tablet.
2. having or made of two things or parts that are equal or similar
-> a double helping
3. made for two people or things
4. combining two things or qualities
5. to perform two roles or functions at the same time
gấp đôi
double
adverb
[/ˈdʌbl/]
1. in twos or in two parts
2. at twice the amount; to twice the extent
-> I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of something).
gấp đôi
doubt
verb
[/daʊt/]
1. to feel uncertain about something; to feel that something is not true, will probably not happen, etc.
-> There seems no reason to doubt her story.
2. to not trust somebody/something; to not believe somebody
-> I had no reason to doubt him.
nghi ngờ
down
adverb
[/daʊn/]
1. to or at a lower place or position
-> She jumped down off the chair.
2. from a standing position to a sitting or lying position
-> Please sit down.
3. at a lower level or rate
-> Prices have gone down recently.
4. used to show that the amount or strength of something is lower, or that there is less activity
-> Turn the music down!
5. on paper; on a list
-> Did you get that down?
6. reading from top to bottom, not from side to side
-> I can’t do 3 down.
7. to or in the south of a country
-> They flew down to Texas.
8. from an important or famous place, especially a large city, to a smaller or less famous place
-> We’ve got people from the head office coming down.
9. used to show the limits in a range or an order
-> Everyone will be there, from the Principal down.
10. having lost the amount of money mentioned
-> At the end of the day we were £20 down.
11. if you pay an amount of money down, you pay that to start with, and the rest later
12. used to say how far you have got in a list of things you have to do
-> Well, I’ve seen six apartments so far. That’s six down and four to go!
13. to or at a local place such as a shop, pub, etc.
-> I’m just going down to the post office.
14. used to tell an animal or person to sit or lie
-> ‘Down, boy!’ she laughed as the dog jumped up to greet her.
15. to be the responsibility of somebody
16. to be caused by a particular person or thing
17. to have only a little money left
18. to have or catch an illness
19. behaving in an unfair or aggressive way, especially because you want to win
20. rude and making you feel shocked
21. during a long period of time
22. including every small part or detail of something
23. to or in Australia and/or New Zealand
24. used to say that you are opposed to something, or to a person
25. to be able to do something easily or well
26. a person who is determined or wants something very much will succeed
xuống
down
preposition
[/daʊn/]
1. from a high or higher point on something to a lower one
-> The stone rolled down the hill.
2. along; towards the direction in which you are facing
-> He lives just down the street.
3. all through a period of time
-> an exhibition of costumes down the ages (= from all periods of history)
xuống
draft
verb
[/dræft/]
1. to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law
-> I’ll draft a letter for you.
2. to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
-> Extra police are being drafted in to control the crowds.
3. to order somebody by law to join the armed forces
-> They were drafted into the army.
bản nháp
dramatic
adjective
[/drəˈmætɪk/]
1. sudden, very great and often surprising
-> a dramatic increase/change/improvement/shift
2. exciting and impressive
-> a dramatic victory
3. connected with the theatre or plays
-> a local dramatic society
4. exaggerated in order to create a special effect and attract people’s attention
-> He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture.
kịch
dramatically
adverb
[/drəˈmætɪkli/]
1. very suddenly and to a very great and often surprising degree
-> Prices have fallen dramatically.
2. in a way that is exciting and impressive
-> The mountains rose dramatically behind them.
3. in a way that is connected with the theatre or plays
-> The opera does not compare musically or dramatically with the composer’s best work.
4. in a way that is exaggerated in order to create a special effect and attract people’s attention
-> ‘At last!’ she cried dramatically.
đáng kể
draw
verb
[/drɔː/]
1. to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)
-> One of the police officers drew a bead on the gunman and fired.
2. to describe something in words in a way that produces an image in somebody’s mind
-> You draw beautifully.
3. to have a particular idea after you have studied something or thought about it
-> Our aim is to draw attention to the plight of these children.
4. to express a comparison or a contrast; to define the limits of something
5. to produce a reaction or response
6. to direct or attract somebody’s attention to something
7. to attract or interest somebody
8. to move in the direction mentioned
9. to move something/somebody by pulling it or them gently
10. to pull a vehicle such as a carriage
11. to open or close curtains, etc.
12. to take out a weapon, such as a gun or a sword, in order to attack somebody
13. to make somebody say more about something
14. to decide something by picking cards, tickets or numbers by chance
15. to finish a game without either team winning
16. to take money or payments from a bank account or post office
17. to take or pull liquid or gas from somewhere
18. to breathe in smoke or air
19. if two people are at daggers drawn, they are very angry with each other
20. 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
21. to aim carefully at somebody/something before shooting a gun
22. to get no response or result
23. to make somebody bleed
24. to stop doing something and rest
25. to live; to be alive
26. to make somebody direct their anger, criticism, etc. at you, so that others do not have to face it
27. to start being more careful in your behaviour, especially by spending less money than before
28. to refuse to do something; to set a limit
29. to make a difference between two closely related ideas
30. to say that something is finished and not worth discussing any more
31. to use a method of choosing somebody/something that involves putting a number folded pieces of paper in a bag, one of them with a mark on it. People then take it in turns to take a piece of paper from the bag and the one who takes the paper with the mark on it is chosen.
32. to be the person in a group who is chosen or forced to perform an unpleasant duty or task
33. to use a method of choosing somebody to do or have something in which each person takes a piece of paper, etc. from a container and the one whose paper has a special mark is chosen
34. to stand straight and tall in order to show that you are determined, powerful or important
35. (to establish) a clear limit to what you will do or accept
36. to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something
vẽ tranh
drift
verb
[/drɪft/]
1. to move along smoothly and slowly in water or air
2. to move or go somewhere slowly
-> Clouds drifted across the sky.
3. to do something, happen or change without a particular plan or purpose
-> The crowd drifted away from the scene of the accident.
4. to go from one situation or state to another without realizing it
5. to be blown into large piles by the wind
6. to make something float somewhere
trôi dạt
drive
verb
[/draɪv/]
1. to operate a vehicle so that it goes in a particular direction
-> You will really need to drive your point home.
2. to take somebody somewhere in a car, taxi, etc.
-> Can you drive?
3. to travel under the control of a driver
-> Could you drive me home?
4. to own or use a particular type of vehicle
-> A stream of black cars drove by.
5. to make somebody very angry, crazy, etc. or to make them do something extreme
-> What car do you drive?
6. to force somebody to act in a particular way
7. to provide the power that makes a machine work; to operate a device
8. to force somebody/something to move in a particular direction
9. to influence something or cause it to make progress
10. to force something to go in a particular direction or into a particular position by pushing it, hitting it, etc.
11. to make an opening in or through something by using force
12. to hit a ball with force, sending it forward
13. to carry something along
14. to fall or move rapidly and with great force
15. extremely clean, pure, etc.
16. to cause something to fail, for example a plan
17. to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement
18. to make somebody understand or accept something by saying it often, loudly, angrily, etc.
19. to make somebody so worried, annoyed or upset that they lose control of their behaviour, especially by drinking too much alcohol
20. to make two people start disliking each other
21. to work so hard that you become extremely tired
22. the thing somebody is trying to say
lái xe
driving
adjective
[/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/]
1. strong and powerful; having a strong influence in making something happen
-> Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band?
2. falling very fast and at an angle
-> a day of strong winds and driving rain
điều khiển
drop
verb
[/drɑːp/]
1. to allow something to fall by accident; to fall by accident
-> The bottom has fallen out of the travel market.
2. to make something fall deliberately; to let yourself fall
-> Be careful not to drop that plate.
3. to fall down or be no longer able to stand because you are extremely tired
-> You can never be sure whether the planes will be dropping bombs or food parcels.
4. to become or make something weaker, lower or less
-> I feel ready to drop.
5. to fail to win something
6. to look down
7. to slope steeply downwards
8. to stop so that somebody can get out of a car, etc.; to deliver or leave something in a particular place, especially on the way to somewhere else
9. to send a short letter or email to somebody
10. to put some text, an icon, etc. into a file, folder or place on a computer screen, using the mouse
11. to leave somebody/something out by accident or deliberately
12. to stop seeing somebody socially
13. to stop doing or discussing something; to not continue with something
14. to say or do something in order to show somebody, in an indirect way, what you are thinking
15. to be made available to the public
16. to let a stitch go off the needle
17. people stop buying or using the products of a particular industry
18. to die or become ill and fall down in very large numbers
19. to tell the police or people in authority that somebody has done something wrong
20. to make a mistake and cause something that you are responsible for to fail
21. to say something that offends or embarrasses somebody, although you did not intend to
22. to suddenly not be able to think clearly; to act in a stupid way because you have lost control over yourself
23. to die suddenly and unexpectedly
24. used to tell somebody, rudely, to stop annoying you, interfering, etc.
25. to stop being careful and preparing yourself for possible danger or difficulty
26. to put somebody in an embarrassing situation, especially by telling a secret that you should not have told
27. to make something the responsibility of another person
28. to mention famous people you know or have met in order to impress others
29. somebody has the opportunity to do something pleasant without having made any effort
30. used to say that somebody suddenly looked surprised, shocked or disappointed
31. to do or say nothing more about somebody/something
32. to mention somebody/something in a conversation, by accident or as if by accident
33. used to say that somebody has finally understood or realized something that they had not understood or realized before
34. it was extremely quiet
làm rơi
drug
noun
[/drʌɡ/]
1. an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject, etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
-> He does not smoke or take drugs.
2. a substance used as a medicine or used in a medicine
-> to prescribe/administer a drug
thuốc
drum
noun
[/drʌm/]
1. a musical instrument made of a hollow round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends. You play it by hitting it with sticks or with your hands.
-> to play the drum
2. a large container for oil or chemicals that is like a cylinder in shape
-> a 50 gallon drum
3. a thing that is like a drum in shape, especially part of a machine
-> The mixture flows to a revolving drum where the water is filtered out.
4. to speak with enthusiasm in support of somebody/something
5. to behave in a different way from other people; to have different attitudes or ideas
cái trống
ear
noun
[/ɪr/]
1. either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with
-> the left/right ear
2. having the type of ears mentioned
-> a long-eared owl
3. an ability to recognize and copy sounds well
-> She has always had an ear for languages.
4. the top part of a grain plant, such as wheat, that contains the seeds
-> ears of corn
5. to be waiting with interest to hear what somebody has to say
6. to talk to somebody a lot about something, especially about a problem that you have
7. to be forced to leave (a job, etc.)
8. to have a lot of something to deal with
9. to hit somebody with your hand on the side of their head as a punishment
10. to look at or listen to something/somebody carefully and with a lot of attention
11. somebody hears about something, especially when other people already know about it
12. a person thinks that other people are talking about them, especially in an unkind way
13. a person is trying to listen to somebody else’s conversation
14. pleasant to listen to
15. pleasant to listen to or look at
16. to be ignored or not noticed by other people
17. to hit somebody/be hit on the head as a punishment
18. to be forgotten quickly
19. to have a lot of something, especially more than you need
20. to be able to give somebody advice, influence them, etc. because they trust you
21. to speak to somebody privately about something
22. to listen out for somebody/something that you might hear
23. to listen or look out for somebody/something that you might hear or see
24. to make sure that you always find out about the most recent developments in a particular situation
25. to listen in a patient and kind way to somebody
26. to do something badly; to make a mess of something
27. (you won’t) succeed in making something good out of material that does not seem very good at all
28. news or information that you are very pleased to hear
29. to be very surprised at something you hear
30. to be very surprised at something you hear/see
31. to play music by remembering how it sounds rather than by reading it
32. to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops rather than by having a plan to follow
33. to raise the ears
34. to listen carefully because you have just heard something interesting; to listen out for something you might hear
35. to make you feel that you can still hear something
36. to refuse to listen to something
37. to be smiling, etc. a lot because you are very pleased about something
38. to ignore or refuse to listen to somebody/something
39. used to warn people to be careful what they say because other people may be listening
40. young and without much experience
41. if somebody sends a person away with a flea in their ear, they tell them angrily to go away
42. without giving your full attention to what is being said, etc.
tai
early
adverb
[/ˈɜːrli/]
1. near the beginning of a period of time, an event, a piece of work, etc.
-> We arrived early the next day.
2. before the usual, expected or planned time
-> Why don’t you go home early if you’re not feeling well?
3. before the present time or the time mentioned
-> As I said earlier…
4. at an early stage of a situation, relationship, period of time, etc.
sớm
earthquake
noun
[/ˈɜːrθkweɪk/]
1. a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface
-> a devastating/massive/powerful earthquake
động đất
editorial
adjective
[/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/]
1. connected with the task of preparing something such as a newspaper, a book or a television or radio programme, to be published or broadcast
-> the magazine’s editorial staff
biên tập
education
noun
[/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/]
1. a process of teaching, training and learning, especially in schools, colleges or universities, to improve knowledge and develop skills
-> primary/elementary education
2. a particular kind of teaching or training
-> sex education in schools
3. the institutions or people involved in teaching and training
-> the Education Department
4. the subject of study that deals with how to teach
-> a College of Education
5. an interesting experience that teaches you something
-> The rock concert was quite an education for my parents!
giáo dục
eight
number
[/eɪt/]
1. 8
-> There are only eight of these rare animals left.
2. a team of eight people who row a long narrow boat in races; the boat they row
tám
eighteen
number
[/ˌeɪˈtiːn/]
1. 18
mười tám
eighty
number
[/ˈeɪti/]
1. 80
2. numbers, years or temperatures from 80 to 89
3. between the ages of 80 and 89
tám mươi
elect
verb
[/ɪˈlekt/]
1. to choose somebody to do a particular job by voting for them
-> Voters will elect a new president on 30 March next year.
2. to choose to do something
-> Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.
trúng tuyển
election
noun
[/ɪˈlekʃn/]
1. the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
-> presidential/parliamentary/local elections
2. the fact of having been chosen by election
-> Her election will mark a new beginning for the country.
cuộc bầu cử
electoral
adjective
[/ɪˈlektərəl/]
1. connected with elections
-> electoral systems/reforms
bầu cử
electric
adjective
[/ɪˈlektrɪk/]
1. connected with electricity; using, produced by or producing electricity
-> an electric car/vehicle
2. full of excitement; making people excited
-> The atmosphere was electric.
điện
emphasize
verb
[/ˈemfəsaɪz/]
1. to give special importance to something
-> His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.
2. to make something easier to notice
-> She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones.
3. to give extra force to a word or phrase when you are speaking, especially to show that it is important
-> ‘Let nothing… nothing,’ he emphasized the word, ‘tempt you.’
nhấn mạnh
empire
noun
[/ˈempaɪər/]
1. a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government
-> These invasions almost led to the collapse of the Roman Empire.
2. a group of commercial organizations controlled by one person or company
-> He has built a huge business empire from humble beginnings.
3. an area of activity controlled by one person or group
-> All the bureaucrats jealously guarded their own little empires.
đế chế
empirical
adjective
[/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/]
1. based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories
-> empirical evidence/knowledge/research
thực nghiệm
employer
noun
[/ɪmˈplɔɪər/]
1. a person or company that pays people to work for them
-> They’re very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
nhà tuyển dụng
end
noun
[/end/]
1. the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story
-> At the end of the day, he’ll still have to make his own decision.
2. a situation in which something does not exist any more
-> It’s the end of an era.
3. the part of an object or a place that is the furthest away from its centre
-> a defensive end
4. an aim or a purpose
5. a part of an activity with which somebody is involved, especially in business
6. either of two places connected by a phone call, journey, etc.
7. one of the two halves of a sports field
8. a small piece that is left after something has been used
9. a person’s death. People say ‘end’ to avoid saying ‘death’.
10. a lineman who is nearest to the side of the field
11. used to introduce the most important fact after everything has been considered
12. having nothing to do and not knowing what you want to do
13. something unpleasant that happens to somebody, for example punishment or a violent death, usually because of their own actions
14. to have almost nothing left of something
15. to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any more because you are too tired, worried, etc.
16. to be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one
17. to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next
18. when you say that people or situations are the end, you mean that you are annoyed with them
19. the first sign of something ending
20. to become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early
21. a thing that is itself important and not just a part of something more important
22. bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive
23. (to reach) the point at which something can no longer continue in the same way
24. used when you are stating that there is nothing more that can be said or done about something
25. in a line, with the ends touching
26. to have sex
27. to be the person in a group who is chosen or forced to perform an unpleasant duty or task
28. to understand something in the wrong way
29. to suddenly become very angry or emotional
30. to do everything possible, even if it is difficult, in order to get or achieve something
31. after a long period of time or series of events
32. after everything has been considered
33. to start or be made to start a new and difficult activity that you are not prepared for
34. to continue to be cheerful in a difficult situation
35. something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation
36. to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need
37. to shock or frighten somebody
38. a thing or an action that is not interesting or important in itself but is a way of achieving something else
39. very much
40. a lot of something
41. not the worst thing that could happen to somebody
42. to keep being reminded of something because somebody is always talking to you about it
43. in a position standing upright rather than lying flat
44. for the stated length of time, without stopping
45. to kill yourself
46. a situation in which somebody is treated badly or unfairly
47. the place or position of greatest difficulty or responsibility
48. an event or action that is the beginning of something more serious and/or unpleasant
49. continuing until you have done everything you can, or until something is completely finished, despite difficulties and problems
kết thúc
endorsement
noun
[/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/]
1. a public statement or action showing that you support somebody/something
-> The election victory is a clear endorsement of their policies.
2. a statement made in an advertisement, usually by somebody famous or important, saying that they use and like a particular product
-> We are happy to give the product our full endorsement.
3. details of a driving offence recorded on somebody’s driving licence
-> How many endorsements can you have before you lose your licence?
sự chứng thực
engaged
adjective
[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/]
1. having agreed to marry somebody
-> When did you get engaged?
2. busy doing something; involved with somebody/something in an active and interested way
-> I can’t come to dinner on Tuesday—I’m otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else).
3. being used
-> I couldn’t get through—the line’s engaged.
4. being used
đính hôn
engagement
noun
[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/]
1. an agreement to marry somebody; the period during which two people are engaged
2. an arrangement to do something at a particular time, especially something official or something connected with your job
-> Their engagement was announced in the local paper.
3. being involved with somebody/something in an attempt to understand them/it
4. fighting between two armies, etc.
5. an arrangement to employ somebody; the process of employing somebody
hôn ước
enhance
verb
[/ɪnˈhæns/]
1. to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
-> This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
nâng cao
enrol
verb
[/ɪnˈrəʊl/]
1. to arrange for yourself or for somebody else to officially join a course, school, etc.
-> You need to enrol before the end of August.
tham gia
entrepreneur
noun
[/ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜːr/]
1. a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
-> A creative entrepreneur, he was continually dreaming up new projects.
doanh nhân
equally
adverb
[/ˈiːkwəli/]
1. to the same degree; in the same or in a similar way
-> Diet and exercise are equally important.
2. in equal parts, amounts, etc.
-> The money was divided equally among her four children.
3. used to introduce another phrase or idea that adds to and is as important as what you have just said
-> I’m trying to do what is best, but equally I’ve got to consider the cost.
bằng nhau
equivalent
noun
[/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/]
1. a thing, amount, word, etc. that is equal in value, meaning or purpose to something else
-> Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency.
tương đương
escalate
verb
[/ˈeskəleɪt/]
1. to become greater, worse, more serious, etc.; to make something greater, worse, more serious, etc.
-> the escalating costs of healthcare
2. to involve a more senior person in dealing with a problem or complaint
-> If I don’t get a satisfactory outcome, I’m going to have to escalate this issue.
leo thang
escape
noun
[/ɪˈskeɪp/]
1. the act or a method of escaping from a place or an unpleasant or dangerous situation
-> I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped).
2. a way of forgetting something unpleasant or difficult for a short time
-> Craig finds escape in dreams.
3. the fact of a liquid, gas, etc. coming out of a pipe or container by accident; the amount that comes out
-> an escape of gas
4. a button on a computer keyboard that you press to stop a particular operation or leave a program
-> Press escape to get back to the menu.
5. to manage to escape completely
bỏ trốn
ever
adverb
[/ˈevər/]
1. used in negative sentences and questions, or sentences with if to mean ‘at any time’
-> Nothing ever happens here.
2. used for emphasis when you are comparing things
-> It was raining harder than ever.
3. all the time or every time; always
-> Paul, ever the optimist, agreed to try again.
4. used after when, why, etc. to show that you are surprised or shocked
-> Why ever did you agree?
5. used to emphasize that somebody does the same thing very often, usually in an annoying way
6. used to show that you are surprised or shocked
7. continuously since the time mentioned
8. very; really
9. used to emphasize that something is certainly true
10. used to emphasize something you are talking about
11. sometimes used at the end of an informal letter, before you write your name
bao giờ
everyday
adjective
[/ˈevrideɪ/]
1. used or happening every day or regularly; ordinary
-> Change is a part of everyday life in business.
Hằng ngày
everyone
pronoun
[/ˈevriwʌn/]
1. every person; all people
-> Everyone cheered and clapped.
mọi người
evolution
noun
[/ˌevəˈluːʃn/]
1. the slow steady development of plants, animals, etc. during the history of the earth, as they adapt to changes in their environment
-> the evolution of the human species
2. the slow steady development of something
-> In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution (= slow steady development to sudden violent change)
sự tiến hóa
evolutionary
adjective
[/ˌevəˈluːʃəneri/]
1. connected with evolution; connected with slow steady development and change
-> evolutionary theory
tiến hóa
example
noun
[/ɪɡˈzæmpl/]
1. something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
-> Let me give you an example.
2. a thing that is typical of or represents a particular group or set
-> This is a good example of the artist’s early work.
3. a person or their behaviour that is thought to be a good model for others to copy
-> Her courage is an example to us all.
4. a person’s behaviour, either good or bad, that other people copy
-> It would be a mistake to follow his example.
5. used to emphasize something that explains or supports what you are saying; used to give an example of what you are saying
6. to punish somebody as a warning to others not to do the same thing
ví dụ
excellence
noun
[/ˈeksələns/]
1. the quality of being extremely good
-> a reputation for academic excellence
xuất sắc
exhibit
verb
[/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/]
1. to show something in a public place for people to enjoy or to give them information
-> They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs.
2. to show clearly that you have or feel a particular quality, ability, feeling or symptom
-> The patient exhibited signs of fatigue and memory loss.
triển lãm
exotic
adjective
[/ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/]
1. from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it seems to be connected with foreign countries
-> brightly-coloured exotic flowers/plants/birds
kỳ lạ
expenditure
noun
[/ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/]
1. the act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent
-> a reduction in public/government/military expenditure
2. the use of energy, time, materials, etc.
-> the expenditure of emotion
chi phí
experience
noun
[/ɪkˈspɪriəns/]
1. the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
-> My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage.
2. the things that have happened to you that influence the way you think and behave
-> Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair.
3. an event or activity that affects you in some way
-> a unique/positive/wonderful experience
4. what it is like for somebody to use a service, do an activity, attend an event, etc.
-> We are continually looking for ways to improve the customer experience.
5. events or knowledge shared by all the members of a particular group in society, that influences the way they think and behave
-> musical forms like jazz that emerged out of the Black American experience
6. used to say that somebody should think of a failure as being something that they can learn from
kinh nghiệm
experiment
noun
[/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/]
1. a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
-> to do/perform/conduct an experiment
2. a new activity, idea or method that you try out to see what happens or what effect it has
-> I’ve never cooked this before so it’s an experiment.
cuộc thí nghiệm
experiment
verb
[/ɪkˈsperɪment/]
1. to do a scientific experiment or experiments
-> After experimenting at Columbia University, he realized that fission was the key to releasing nuclear energy.
2. to try or test new ideas, methods, etc. to find out what effect they have
-> I experimented until I got the recipe just right.
cuộc thí nghiệm
expertise
noun
[/ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/]
1. expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject, activity or job
-> professional/scientific/technical, etc. expertise
chuyên môn
export
verb
[/ɪkˈspɔːrt/]
1. to sell and send goods to another country
-> The islands export sugar and fruit.
2. to introduce an idea or activity to another country or area
-> American pop music has been exported around the world.
3. to send data to another program, changing its form so that the other program can read it
xuất khẩu
expose
verb
[/ɪkˈspəʊz/]
1. to show something that is usually hidden
2. to tell the true facts about a person or a situation, and show them/it to be dishonest, illegal, etc.
-> He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth.
3. to put somebody/something in a place or situation where they are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant
4. to let somebody find out about something by giving them experience of it or showing them what it is like
5. to allow light into a camera when taking a photograph
6. a person who exposes himself or herself, shows their sexual organs in public in a way that is offensive to other people
phơi ra
extract
noun
[/ˈekstrækt/]
1. a short passage from a book, piece of music, etc. that gives you an idea of what the whole thing is like
-> The following extract is taken from her new novel.
2. a substance that has been obtained from something else using a particular process
-> yeast extract
trích xuất
extraordinary
adjective
[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri/]
1. unexpected, surprising or strange
-> What an extraordinary thing to say!
2. not normal or ordinary; greater or better than usual
-> an extraordinary achievement
3. arranged for a special purpose and happening in addition to what normally or regularly happens
-> An extraordinary meeting was held to discuss the problem.
4. employed for a special purpose in addition to the usual staff
-> an envoy extraordinary
đặc biệt
facility
noun
[/fəˈsɪləti/]
1. buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
-> leisure/sports facilities
2. a place, usually including buildings, used for a particular purpose or activity
-> the world’s largest nuclear waste facility
3. a special feature of a machine, service, etc. that makes it possible to do something extra
-> a bank account with an overdraft facility
4. a natural ability to learn or do something easily
-> She has a facility for languages.
cơ sở
fact
noun
[/fækt/]
1. a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
-> First, some basic facts about healthy eating.
2. things that are true rather than things that have been invented
-> The story is based on fact.
3. used to refer to a particular situation that exists
-> I could no longer ignore the fact that he was unhappy.
4. after something has happened or been done, when it is too late to prevent it or change it
5. used to add a comment on something that you have just said, usually adding something that you think the other person will be interested in
6. used to disagree with something that somebody has just said
7. used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned
8. a situation that cannot be changed, especially one that is unpleasant
9. accurate and detailed information
10. the details about sex and about how babies are born, especially as told to children
11. it is not necessary to give any further explanation about something because the information that is available already proves that it is true
12. used to give extra details about something that has just been mentioned
13. used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned
14. used to say what is true in a situation
15. used to reply to a statement that you find interesting or surprising, or that you do not believe
sự thật
factory
noun
[/ˈfæktri/]
1. a building or group of buildings where goods are made, mainly by machine
-> a car factory
2. a person or organization that continuously produces a large quantity of a particular thing
-> This record label has become a real hit factory (= one that produces a lot of successful songs).
nhà máy
fail
verb
[/feɪl/]
1. to not be successful in achieving something
-> If all else fails, you can always sell your motorbike.
2. to not pass a test or an exam; to decide that somebody/something has not passed a test or an exam
-> Many diets fail because they are boring.
3. to not do something
4. to stop working
5. to become weak
6. to disappoint somebody; to be unable to help when needed
7. to not be enough when needed or expected
8. to be unable to continue
9. used to suggest something that somebody can do if nothing else they have tried is successful
10. so important to the economy of a country that when it finds itself in financial trouble, the government or central bank must act to save it
thất bại
fairness
noun
[/ˈfernəs/]
1. the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable
-> The fairness of the judicial system is being questioned.
2. a pale colour of skin or hair
-> A tan emphasized the fairness of her hair.
3. used to introduce a statement that defends somebody who has just been criticized, or that explains another statement that may seem unreasonable
công bằng
family
adjective
[/ˈfæməli/]
1. connected with the family or a particular family
-> family life
2. owned by a family
-> They had to sell the family home.
3. suitable for all members of a family, both adults and children
-> a family show
gia đình
far
adverb
[/fɑːr/]
1. a long distance away
-> The bleak moorland stretched on all sides as far as the eye could see.
2. used when you are asking or talking about the distance between two places or the distance that has been travelled or is to be travelled
-> We didn’t go far.
3. a long time from the present; for a large part of a particular period of time
-> How far is it to your house from here?
4. very much; to a great degree
5. used when you are asking or talking about the degree to which something is true or possible
6. used to talk about how much progress has been made in doing or achieving something
7. to the horizon (= where the sky meets the land or sea)
8. used to give your personal opinion on something
9. used to say that you think you know, remember, understand, etc. something but you cannot be completely sure, especially because you do not know all the facts
10. used to give facts or an opinion about a particular aspect of something
11. to a limited degree, usually less than is enough
12. by a great amount
13. to continue doing something beyond reasonable limits
14. far away from home; to or in places that are not near
15. by a very great amount
16. over a large area
17. used when you are just about to disagree with somebody or to criticize them and you would like them to think that you do not really want to do this
18. almost the opposite of something or of what is expected
19. used to say that the opposite of what somebody says is true
20. not happening often
21. to be very successful in the future
22. to achieve all that is wanted
23. to be willing to go to extreme or surprising limits in dealing with something
24. to behave in an extreme way that is not acceptable
25. to the degree that
26. almost correct
27. to not be enough to buy a lot of things
28. to not be enough for what is needed
29. until now; up to this point
30. only to a limited degree
31. used to say that things have been successful until now and you hope that they will continue to be successful, but you know that the task, etc. is not finished yet
32. used to comment on something that was almost successful but in fact failed
xa
farm
noun
[/fɑːrm/]
1. an area of land, and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals
-> a 200-hectare farm
2. the main house on a farm, where the farmer lives
3. a place where particular fish or animals are kept in order to produce young
-> a trout/mink farm
4. to risk everything you have on an investment, a bet, etc.
5. to get back a country’s assets, such as land or property, after they have been owned by another country
6. to die
7. to sell a country’s assets, such as land or property, to foreign owners
nông trại
farmer
noun
[/ˈfɑːrmər/]
1. a person who owns or manages a farm
-> My parents are dairy farmers.
nông dân
fast
adverb
[/fæst/]
1. quickly
-> Hopes of a peace settlement were fading fast.
2. in a short time; without delay
-> Don’t drive so fast!
3. doing the thing mentioned quickly
-> Children grow up so fast these days.
4. completely
5. as quickly as you can
6. to be disappearing quickly
7. to continue to believe in an idea, etc. despite difficulties
8. to treat somebody/something in a way that shows that you feel no responsibility or respect for them
9. to refuse to move back; to refuse to change your opinions
10. quickly and in large quantities
nhanh
favourable
adjective
[/ˈfeɪvərəbl/]
1. making people have a good opinion of somebody/something
-> She made a favourable impression on his parents.
2. positive and showing your good opinion of somebody/something
-> The performance drew a lot of favourable comments from reviewers.
3. expressing your agreement; giving permission
-> Their demands received a favourable response.
4. good for something and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage
-> favourable economic conditions
5. fairly good and not too expensive
-> They offered me a loan on very favourable terms.
6. blowing in the direction of travel
-> They could not sail without a favourable wind.
thuận lợi
fear
verb
[/fɪr/]
1. to be frightened of somebody/something or frightened of doing something
-> All his employees fear him.
2. to feel that something bad might have happened or might happen in the future
-> She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead).
3. used to tell somebody that you think that something bad has happened or is true
-> They are unlikely to get here on time, I fear.
4. people with little experience try to do the difficult or dangerous things that more experienced people would not consider doing
nỗi sợ
federal
adjective
[/ˈfedərəl/]
1. having a system of government in which the individual states of a country have control over their own affairs, but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc.
-> a federal republic
2. (within a federal system, for example the US and Canada) connected with national government rather than the local government of an individual state
-> a federal law
liên bang
feel
noun
[/fiːl/]
1. the feeling you get when you touch something or are touched
-> She has a real feel for languages.
2. an act of feeling or touching
-> You can tell it’s silk by the feel.
3. the impression that is created by a place, situation, etc.; atmosphere
-> I had a feel of the material.
4. feelings of extreme emotion
5. to get/have an understanding of something or be naturally good at doing it
6. to become familiar with something or with doing something
cảm thấy
feel
verb
[/fiːl/]
1. to experience a particular feeling or emotion
-> He was flattered by her attention.
2. to notice or be aware of something because it is touching you or having a physical effect on you
-> The bus ride made me feel sick.
3. to become aware of something even though you cannot see it, hear it, etc.
-> Can you feel the tension in this room?
4. to give you a particular feeling or impression
5. to have a particular physical quality that you become aware of by touching
6. to deliberately move your fingers over something in order to find out what it is like
7. to think or believe that something is the case; to have a particular opinion or attitude
8. to experience the effects or results of something, often strongly
9. to search for something with your hands, feet, etc.
10. to be pleased because somebody has made you feel important or special
11. to be or feel unfairly treated
12. to feel proud and happy
13. to feel weak because you are nervous
14. to realize that you are getting old, especially compared with people you are with who are younger than you
15. used to tell somebody that they are allowed to do something
16. to feel happy, confident, etc.
17. to be certain about something even though you do not have any direct proof and cannot explain why you are certain
18. to want to have or do something
19. to not have enough money
20. to move along carefully, for example when it is dark, by touching walls, objects, etc.
21. to be careful about how you do things, usually because you are in a situation that you are not familiar with
22. to feel that you must do something because of your sense of moral duty
23. to look or feel very ill or tired
24. to look/feel extremely good
25. to look or feel stupid, weak, ashamed, etc.
26. to do something to make people very aware of the fact that you are there; to have a strong influence on a group of people or a situation
27. not to feel as well or lively as usual
28. to not feel healthy and well
cảm thấy
few
adjective
[/fjuː/]
1. used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean ‘a small number’, ‘some’
-> We’ve had a few replies.
2. used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean ‘not many’
-> Few people understand the difference.
3. not happening often
một vài
few
determiner
[/fjuː/]
1. used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean ‘a small number’, ‘some’
-> We’ve had a few replies.
2. used with plural nouns and a plural verb to mean ‘not many’
-> Few people understand the difference.
3. not happening often
một vài
fierce
adjective
[/fɪrs/]
1. angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening
-> a fierce dog
2. showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent
-> fierce loyalty
3. very strong in a way that could cause damage
-> fierce wind
4. very much; more than usual
mạnh mẽ
fifteen
number
[/ˌfɪfˈtiːn/]
1. 15
2. a team of Rugby Union players
-> He’s in the first fifteen.
mười lăm
fifty
number
[/ˈfɪfti/]
1. 50
-> He retired in his fifties.
2. numbers, years or temperatures from 50 to 59
-> She was born in the fifties.
3. between the ages of 50 and 59
năm mươi
file
noun
[/faɪl/]
1. a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order
-> a box file
2. a collection of information stored together in a computer, under a particular name
-> to create/delete/download/upload a file
3. a file and the information it contains, for example about a particular person or subject
-> The film is based on real FBI case files.
4. a number of issues and responsibilities connected with a particular government policy area
-> The politician’s handling of flood, infrastructure and education files has been questioned.
5. a metal tool with a rough surface for cutting or shaping hard substances or for making them smooth
-> Use a file to smooth the edge.
6. a line of people or things, one behind the other
-> They set off in file behind the teacher.
7. (in) one line, one behind the other
tài liệu
film-maker
noun
[/ˈfɪlm meɪkər/]
1. a person who directs or produces films
người làm phim
filter
noun
[/ˈfɪltər/]
1. a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted
-> an air/oil filter
2. a device that allows only particular types of light or sound to pass through it
-> The camera has an anti-glare filter.
3. a program that processes information to leave out the types that are not wanted, or that stops particular types of electronic information, email, etc. from being sent to a computer
-> Spam filters block out almost all threats.
4. a light on a set of traffic lights showing that traffic can turn left (or right) while traffic that wants to go straight ahead or turn right (or left) must wait
-> a filter lane
5. a tool on digital cameras, photo apps, etc. that allows you to change the appearance of an image
-> The software allows you to apply filters, remove blemishes and add text to your images.
lọc
finding
noun
[/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
1. information that is discovered as the result of research into something
-> Our research findings indicate that pregnant women benefit from this treatment.
2. a decision made by the judge or jury in a court case
-> The appeal court upheld a finding that the agreement was unlawful.
Phát hiện
fine
adjective
[/faɪn/]
1. in good health
-> She seems at ease discussing the finer points of foreign policy.
2. of high quality; good
-> ‘How are you?’ ‘Fine, thanks.’
3. used to tell somebody that an action, a suggestion or a decision is acceptable
-> Don’t worry. Your speech was fine.
4. used to say you are satisfied with something
5. bright and not raining
6. pleasant to look at
7. made of very small grains
8. attractive and small or thin
9. very thin or narrow; made of very thin or narrow wires or threads
10. difficult to see or describe
11. that you have a lot of respect for
12. sounding important and impressive but unlikely to have any effect
13. containing only a particular metal and no other substances that reduce the quality
14. people say chance would be a fine thing to show that they would like to do or have the thing that somebody has mentioned, but that they do not think that it is very likely
15. the more complicated or detailed aspects of something
16. healthy; in good condition
17. used to emphasize something that is expressed clearly and directly, especially a criticism
18. to be in a difficult or dangerous situation where you could easily make a mistake
khỏe
firm
noun
[/fɜːrm/]
1. a business or company
-> a law/consulting/research firm
vững chãi
first
adverb
[/fɜːrst/]
1. before anyone or anything else; at the beginning
-> ‘Do you want a drink?’ ‘I’ll finish my work first.’
2. for the first time
-> When did you first meet him?
3. used to introduce the first of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing
-> This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker.
4. used to emphasize that you are determined not to do something
-> She swore that she wouldn’t apologize—she’d die first!
5. at or in the beginning
6. to be considered more important than anything else
7. with your feet touching the ground before any other part of your body
8. if you leave a place feet first, you are carried out after you are dead
9. more than anything else
10. in every way that is important; completely
11. people will be dealt with, seen, etc. strictly in the order in which they arrive
12. before doing anything else; at the beginning
13. as the most important thing
14. before anything else
15. to start with; before anything else
16. moving forwards or downwards with your head in front of the rest of your body
17. without thinking carefully about something before acting
18. to consider somebody/something to be more important than anyone/anything else
19. safety is the most important thing
Đầu tiên
first
noun
[/fɜːrst/]
1. the person or thing that comes or happens before all other similar people or things
-> I was the first in my family to go to college.
2. the earliest
-> The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper.
3. the most likely
-> I’d be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong.
4. an important achievement, event, etc., never done or experienced before
-> We went on a cruise, a first for both of us.
5. the lowest gear on a car, bicycle, etc. that you use when you are moving slowly
-> He stuck the car in first and revved.
6. the highest level of university degree at British universities
-> She got a first in maths at Exeter.
7. the person or thing with the highest status in a group
8. from the beginning
9. from beginning to end; during the whole time
Đầu tiên
first
ordinal number
[/fɜːrst/]
1. happening or coming before all other similar things or people; 1st
-> her first husband
2. the most important or best
-> Your first duty is to your family.
Đầu tiên
firstly
adverb
[/ˈfɜːrstli/]
1. used to introduce the first of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing
-> There are two reasons for this decision: firstly…
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fish
verb
[/fɪʃ/]
1. to try to catch fish with nets, a fishing line, etc.
-> The trawler was fishing off the coast of Iceland.
2. to spend time fishing for pleasure
-> Let’s go fishing this weekend.
3. to try to catch fish in the area of water mentioned
-> They fished the loch for salmon.
4. to search for something, using your hands
-> She fished around in her bag for her keys.
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