Part 2 Flashcards by Dat Bui

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.

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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!

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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… Trước hết

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. cá

fit

verb [/fɪt/] 1. to be the right shape and size for somebody/something -> A child answering the description of the missing boy was found safe and well in London yesterday. 2. to be of the right size, type or number to go somewhere -> I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. 3. to put clothes on somebody and make them the right size and shape -> I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. 4. to put or fix something somewhere -> I'm going to be fitted for my wedding dress today. 5. to put or join something in the right place 6. to agree with, match or be suitable for something; to make something do this 7. to make somebody/something suitable for a particular job or situation 8. to be like a particular person or thing 9. used to say that somebody will/will not get a particular job or position because they have/do not have the appearance, personality, etc. that the employer wants, even when this should not be important 10. to be what is needed in a particular situation or for a particular purpose 11. to be the perfect size or shape for somebody 12. if you feel that a remark applies to you, you should accept it and take it as a warning or criticism phù hợp

flag

noun [/flæɡ/] 1. a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand. -> the Italian flag 2. used to refer to a particular country or organization and its beliefs and values -> to swear allegiance to the flag 3. a flower that is a type of iris and that grows near water -> yellow flags 4. a large flat square piece of stone that is used for floors, paths, etc. 5. to show your support for your country, an organization or an idea to encourage or persuade others to do the same 6. to represent your country or organization 7. something that is likely to make somebody very angry lá cờ

flourish

verb [/ˈflɜːrɪʃ/] 1. to develop quickly and become successful or common -> Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate. 2. to grow well; to be healthy and happy -> These plants flourish in a damp climate. 3. to wave something around in a way that makes people look at it -> He rushed into the room flourishing the newspaper. Hưng thịnh

flow

verb [/fləʊ/] 1. to move steadily and continuously in one direction 2. to move or pass continuously from one place or person to another, especially in large numbers or amounts -> She lost control and the tears began to flow. 3. to develop or be produced in an easy and natural way -> New orders are finally starting to flow. 4. to be available easily and in large amounts 5. to be felt strongly by somebody 6. to hang loosely and freely 7. to come in towards the land chảy

flu

noun [/fluː/] 1. a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness -> The whole family has the flu. cúm

fluid

noun [/ˈfluːɪd/] 1. a liquid; a substance that can flow -> body fluids (= for example, blood) dịch

fly

noun [/flaɪ/] 1. a small flying insect with two wings. There are many different types of fly and many of them spread disease. -> People were dropping like flies in the intense heat. 2. a fly or something made to look like a fly, that is put on the end of a fishing line and used as bait to catch fish -> A fly was buzzing against the window. 3. an opening down the front of a pair of trousers that fastens with a zip or buttons and is usually covered over by a narrow piece of material 4. a piece of material that covers the entrance to a tent 5. a ball that is hit high into the air 6. to die or become ill and fall down in very large numbers 7. a person or thing that makes a situation or an occasion less pleasant, successful, etc. 8. a person who watches others without being noticed 9. the person mentioned is clever and not easily tricked 10. to be kind and gentle and unwilling to cause unhappiness 11. if you do something on the fly, you do it quickly while something else is happening, and without thinking about it very much 12. while a computer program or application is operating, without completely restarting it bay

fly

verb [/flaɪ/] 1. to move through the air, using wings -> The villages are no more than a mile apart as the crow flies. 2. to move through air or space -> Penguins can't fly. 3. to travel in an aircraft or a spacecraft -> Is this the first time that you've flown? 4. to control an aircraft, etc. in the air -> He's learning to fly. 5. to transport goods or passengers in a plane -> The stranded tourists were finally flown home. 6. to move through the air for a particular distance; to travel over an ocean or area of land in an aircraft -> Some birds fly huge distances when they migrate. 7. to go or move quickly 8. to move suddenly and with force 9. to seem to pass very quickly 10. if a flag flies, or if you fly it, it is displayed, for example on a pole (= a long piece of wood or metal) 11. to move around freely 12. to be talked about by many people 13. to escape from somebody/something 14. to be successful 15. to hit a ball high into the air 16. in a straight line 17. the wanted person has escaped 18. to act without careful thought and without a plan that you have made in advance, hoping that you will be lucky and be successful 19. to escape from a place 20. to show your support for your country, an organization or an idea to encourage or persuade others to do the same 21. to be successful 22. to oppose or be the opposite of something that is usual or expected 23. to become suddenly very angry 24. to test out public opinion on a subject 25. to become able to fly and leave its nest 26. to leave home and live somewhere else 27. to suddenly start saying or doing something that does not seem to be connected to what has gone before 28. to suddenly become very angry 29. to stop existing; to disappear completely 30. to fall, especially as a result of not seeing something under your feet 31. used to tell somebody to go away and stop annoying you or interfering 32. to represent your country or organization 33. to attack somebody by hitting them or speaking angrily to them 34. used to show that you do not believe something will ever happen 35. time seems to pass very quickly bay

folding

adjective [/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/] 1. that can be folded, so that it can be carried or stored in a small space -> a folding chair/bike/knife gấp

force

noun [/fɔːrs/] 1. violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something -> They are hoping to bring the new legislation into force before the end of the year. 2. physical strength, especially as shown when something hits something else -> The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. 3. the strong effect or influence of something -> life in the forces 4. a person or thing that has a lot of power or influence -> strategic nuclear forces. 5. the authority of something 6. a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose 7. a trained and organized group of police, soldiers or other military personnel 8. the army, navy and air force 9. the weapons and soldiers that an army, etc. has, considered as things that may be used 10. the police force 11. an effect that causes things to move in a particular way 12. a unit for measuring the strength of the wind on the Beaufort scale 13. to cause a law, rule, etc. to start being used 14. to start being used 15. if you do something from or out of force of habit, you do it without thinking about it and in a particular way because you have always done it that way in the past 16. a person with a very strong personality who is full of energy, very determined and difficult for others to resist 17. the power of the wind, rain, etc., especially when it causes damage or harm 18. in large numbers 19. being used 20. to work together in order to achieve a shared aim 21. a person or group that no longer has any power or influence lực lượng

forecast

noun [/ˈfɔːrkæst/] 1. a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now -> The sales forecasts are encouraging. dự báo

forever

adverb [/fərˈevər/] 1. used to say that a particular situation or state will always exist -> I'll love you forever! 2. a very long time -> It takes her forever to get dressed. 3. used with verbs in the progressive tenses to say that somebody does something very often and in a way that is annoying to other people -> She's forever going on about how poor they are. mãi mãi

forgive

verb [/fərˈɡɪv/] 1. to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy or upset you; to stop feeling angry with yourself -> Can you ever forgive me? 2. used to say in a polite way that you are sorry if what you are doing or saying seems rude or silly -> Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. 3. to say that somebody does not need to pay back money that they have borrowed -> The government has agreed to forgive a large part of the debt. 4. used to say that it is easy to understand why somebody does or thinks something, although they are wrong 5. to stop feeling angry with somebody for something they have done to you and to behave as if it had not happened tha thứ

formulate

verb [/ˈfɔːrmjuleɪt/] 1. to create or prepare something carefully, giving particular attention to the details -> to formulate a policy/theory/plan/proposal 2. to express your ideas in carefully chosen words -> She has lots of good ideas, but she has difficulty formulating them. xây dựng

fortune

noun [/ˈfɔːrtʃən/] 1. a large amount of money -> He made a fortune in real estate. 2. chance or luck, especially in the way it affects people’s lives -> I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors. 3. the good and bad things that happen to a person, family, country, etc. -> The share price tends to follow the changing fortunes of the film industry. 4. a person’s fate or future -> She can tell your fortune by looking at the lines on your hand. 5. something that you have, or have promised to do, that could cause trouble or worry in the future 6. to try to find a way to become rich, especially by going to another place vận may

franchise

noun [/ˈfræntʃaɪz/] 1. formal permission given by a company to somebody who wants to sell its goods or services in a particular area; formal permission given by a government to somebody who wants to operate a public service as a business -> a franchise agreement/company 2. a business or service run under franchise -> They operate franchises in London and Paris. 3. the right to vote in a country’s elections -> universal adult franchise 4. a set of films in which the same characters appear in related stories -> Disney has successfully revived the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, with four films already released and more in the works. nhượng quyền thương mại

freeze

verb [/friːz/] 1. to become hard, and often turn to ice, as a result of extreme cold; to make something do this -> Jess froze in her tracks and took a deep breath. 2. if a pipe, lock or machine freezes, or something freezes it, it becomes blocked with frozen liquid and therefore cannot be used -> Water freezes at 0°C. 3. when it freezes, the weather is at or below 0° Celsius -> Some fruits freeze better than others. 4. to be very cold; to be so cold that you die 5. to keep something, especially food, at a very low temperature in order to preserve it 6. to be able to be kept at a very low temperature 7. to stop moving suddenly because of fear, etc. 8. when a computer screen freezes, you cannot move any of the images, etc. on it, because there is a problem with the system 9. to stop a film or video in order to look at a particular picture 10. to hold wages, prices, etc. at a fixed level for a period of time 11. to prevent money, a bank account, etc. from being used by getting a court order which bans it 12. to make you extremely frightened or shocked 13. to suddenly stop because something has frightened or surprised you 14. to suddenly make somebody stop by frightening or surprising them; to suddenly stop because something has frightened or surprised you đông cứng

frequent

adjective [/ˈfriːkwənt/] 1. happening or doing something often -> He is a frequent visitor to this country. thường xuyên

friendship

noun [/ˈfrendʃɪp/] 1. a relationship between friends -> They formed a close friendship at college. 2. the feeling or relationship that friends have; the state of being friends -> Your friendship is very important to me. tình bạn

full

adjective [/fʊl/] 1. containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space -> ‘You are so full of it!’ she retorted furiously. 2. having or containing a large number or amount of something/somebody -> a full bottle of wine 3. having had enough to eat 4. complete; with nothing missing 5. to the highest level or greatest amount possible 6. busy; involving a lot of activities 7. thinking or talking a lot about a particular thing 8. used to emphasize an amount or a quantity 9. appearing as a complete circle 10. large and round. ‘Full’ is sometimes used to avoid saying ‘fat’. 11. made with plenty of cloth; fitting loosely 12. deep, strong and rich 13. not telling the truth; tending to make things seem better, worse or more important than they actually are 14. very proud; thinking only of yourself 15. including the whole of something 16. to the greatest possible degree đầy

funeral

noun [/ˈfjuːnərəl/] 1. a ceremony, often a religious one, for burying or cremating (= burning) a dead person -> Hundreds of people attended the funeral. 2. used to tell somebody that they, and nobody else, will have to deal with the unpleasant results of their own actions tang lễ

funny

adjective [/ˈfʌni/] 1. making you laugh 2. difficult to explain or understand; strange and not as you expect -> a funny story/joke 3. seeming or likely to be wrong, illegal or dishonest 4. humorous in a way that shows a lack of respect for somebody 5. slightly ill 6. slightly crazy or strange 7. not working as it should 8. used to show that ‘funny’ is being used with the meaning of ‘making you laugh’ 9. used to show that ‘funny’ is being used with the meaning of ‘strange’ buồn cười

furniture

noun [/ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/] 1. objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for living or working in -> garden/office furniture 2. a person or thing that you are so used to seeing that you no longer notice them nội thất

future

adjective [/ˈfjuːtʃər/] 1. taking place or existing at a time after the present -> The land will remain untouched for future generations to enjoy. tương lai

gambling

noun [/ˈɡæmblɪŋ/] 1. the activity of playing games of chance for money and of betting on horses, etc. -> online/internet gambling bài bạc

gang

noun [/ɡæŋ/] 1. an organized group of criminals -> criminal gangs 2. a group of young people who spend a lot of time together and often cause trouble or fight against other groups -> to join a gang 3. a group of friends who meet regularly -> The whole gang will be there. 4. an organized group of workers or prisoners doing work together -> a prison/work gang băng nhóm

gap

noun [/ɡæp/] 1. a space where something is missing -> Extra funding is needed to plug the gap. 2. a space between two things or in the middle of something, especially because there is a part missing -> There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. 3. a period of time when something stops, or between two events -> a gap in the conversation 4. a difference that separates people, or their opinions, situation, etc. -> A huge gap has opened up between expectations and what is deliverable. khoảng cách

gaze

verb [/ɡeɪz/] 1. to look steadily at somebody/something for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of something else -> She gazed at him in amazement. nhìn chằm chằm

get

verb [/ɡet/] 1. to receive something -> It must be getting on for midnight. 2. to obtain something -> I got a call from Dave this morning. 3. to buy something -> He has just got a new job. 4. to obtain or receive an amount of money by selling something -> Where did you get that skirt? 5. to go to a place and bring somebody/something back -> If you sell it at auction you can expect to get roughly £800. 6. to achieve or be given a particular mark or grade in an exam 7. to start to develop an illness; to suffer from a pain, etc. 8. to receive something as a punishment 9. to connect to the internet or a phone network; to receive broadcasts from a particular television or radio station 10. to be connected with somebody by phone 11. to arrive at or reach a place or point 12. to move to or from a particular place or in a particular direction, sometimes with difficulty; to make somebody/something do this 13. to use a bus, taxi, plane, etc. 14. to reach a particular state or condition; to make somebody/something/yourself reach a particular state or condition 15. to reach the point at which you feel, know, are, etc. something 16. to cause something to happen or be done 17. to make, persuade, etc. somebody/something to do something 18. to start doing something 19. to have the opportunity to do something 20. to prepare a meal 21. to answer the phone or a door when somebody calls, knocks, etc. 22. to catch or take hold of somebody, especially in order to harm or punish them 23. to hit or wound somebody 24. to understand somebody/something 25. used to say that something happens or exists 26. to make somebody feel confused because they do not understand something 27. to annoy somebody 28. to be becoming old 29. to be becoming late 30. to be nearly a particular time, age or number 31. used to say that you are shocked, surprised, etc. by something 32. to have a short holiday in a place where you can relax 33. to leave a place in order to go somewhere else 34. to start happening or being done 35. to make somebody angry, worried or excited 36. to succeed in starting a machine, vehicle, process, etc. 37. to be punished or spoken to angrily about something 38. to have sex with somebody 39. to have an erection 40. to not help somebody make progress or succeed 41. to make some progress/no progress 42. to achieve your aim or complete a task 43. used to say that you are going to tell somebody something that they will find surprising or interesting 44. used to express surprise or disapproval that somebody has been so selfish, stupid, etc. 45. you have to admit that something unpleasant is true 46. used to ask, especially in an angry way, what somebody is/was suggesting 47. used to say that somebody has suddenly started to behave in a strange or different way lấy

glory

noun [/ˈɡlɔːri/] 1. great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous -> Olympic glory in the 100 metres 2. praise and worship of God -> ‘Glory to God in the highest’ 3. great beauty -> The city was spread out beneath us in all its glory. 4. something that is beautiful, impressive, or deserves praise -> The temple is one of the glories of ancient Greece. vinh quang

glove

noun [/ɡlʌv/] 1. a piece of clothing for the hand, made of wool, leather, etc. with separate parts for each finger and the thumb -> a pair of gloves 2. to be the perfect size or shape for somebody 3. used to say that somebody is ready for a fight or an argument 4. working closely with somebody, especially in a secret and/or illegal way 5. to deal with somebody in a very careful way so that you do not offend or upset them 6. if you use the words an iron fist/hand when describing the way that somebody behaves, you mean that they treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance (the velvet glove). găng tay

noun [/ɡəʊ/] 1. a person’s turn to move or play in a game or an activity -> Whose go is it? 2. an attempt at doing something -> It took three goes to get it right. 3. energy and enthusiasm -> Mary's always got plenty of go. 4. in one single attempt or try 5. to be very busy or full of activity 6. to be planned and possible or allowed 7. to be very active and busy 8. used to ask somebody to be reasonable 9. (to give somebody/get) fair treatment that gives you the same chance as somebody else 10. at the first, second, etc. attempt 11. to attack somebody physically 12. to make an attempt to do something 13. to criticize somebody or complain about somebody 14. to be in the middle of an activity or a project 15. all together on one occasion 16. to stop holding on to something 17. to stop holding somebody/something 18. to give up an idea or an attitude, or control of something 19. to stop holding somebody/something 20. to give up an idea or an attitude, or control of something 21. to be successful in something đi

verb [/ɡəʊ/] 1. to move or travel from one place to another -> Almost anything goes these days. 2. to move or travel, especially with somebody else, to a particular place or in order to be present at an event -> She went into her room and shut the door behind her. 3. to move or travel in a particular way or over a particular distance -> Are you going to Dave's party? 4. to move in a particular way or while doing something else -> He's going too fast. 5. to leave one place in order to reach another -> She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. 6. to leave a place and do something different -> Pippa's absence went unnoticed. 7. to visit or attend a place for a particular purpose 8. to look at a particular page or website 9. to leave a place or travel to a place in order to take part in an activity or a sport 10. to be sent or passed somewhere 11. used to talk about how quickly or slowly time seems to pass 12. to stop existing; to be lost or stolen 13. to lead or extend in a particular direction 14. to have as a usual or correct position; to be placed 15. used to say that something does/did not fit into a particular place or space 16. used to talk about how well or badly something makes progress or succeeds 17. used in many expressions to show that somebody/something has reached a particular state/is no longer in a particular state 18. to become different in a particular way, especially a bad way 19. to live or move around in a particular state 20. to spend a period of time in a particular way 21. to not be noticed, reported, etc. 22. to make a particular sound or movement 23. to be sounded as a signal or warning 24. if a number will go into another number, it is contained in that number an exact number of times 25. to combine well with something 26. used to talk about what tune or words a song or poem has or what happens in a story 27. to say 28. to start an activity 29. if a machine goes, it works 30. used to talk about wanting to get rid of somebody/something 31. to get worse; to become damaged or stop working correctly 32. to die. People say ‘go’ to avoid saying ‘die’. 33. when money goes, it is spent or used for something 34. to be sold 35. to be willing to pay a particular amount of money for something 36. to help; to play a part in doing something 37. to be available 38. to use a toilet 39. anything that somebody says or does is accepted or allowed, even if it shocks or surprises people 40. in comparison with the average person, thing, etc. 41. to be nearly a particular age, time or number 42. used to show what somebody intends to do in the future 43. used to show that something is likely to happen very soon or in the future 44. used to tell or warn somebody not to do something 45. something that is enough for a short time 46. to make a very great effort to get something or do something 47. used to show that you are angry or annoyed that somebody has done something stupid 48. to suddenly become very angry 49. used to express the fact that you do not believe something, or that you think something is bad 50. (to have) many/not many advantages 51. not possible or allowed 52. used to say that you do not want to talk about something in any more detail because you do not even want to think about it 53. what you say to tell people to start a race 54. to start with; for now 55. that remains; still left 56. if you buy cooked food to go in a restaurant or shop, you buy it to take away and eat somewhere else 57. the way somebody behaves towards other people will affect the way those people behave towards them in the future 58. something that is not fashionable now will become fashionable again in the future 59. used to ask what action somebody should take, especially in order to improve the difficult situation that they are in 60. used by a soldier who is guarding a place to order somebody to say who they are đi

god

noun [/ɡɑːd/] 1. the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe -> Do you believe in God? 2. (in some religions) a being or spirit who is believed to have power over a particular part of nature or who is believed to represent a particular quality -> the Hindu god Vishnu 3. a person who is loved or admired very much by other people -> To her fans she's a god. 4. something to which too much importance or attention is given -> Money is his god. 5. the seats that are high up at the back of a theatre -> We could only afford to sit in the gods. 6. an event caused by natural forces beyond human control, such as a storm, a flood or an earthquake 7. used to emphasize a feeling of surprise or that you are determined to do something 8. used when you are expressing anger and the fact that you are impatient 9. used to emphasize what you are saying when you are surprised, shocked or annoyed 10. used when you are leaving somebody, to say that you hope they will be safe, etc. 11. used to say that you hope that something will not happen 12. used to say that you are afraid somebody will be in danger or that something bad will happen to them 13. used to emphasize that you do not know something 14. used to emphasize the truth of what you are saying 15. used to show respect when you are talking about somebody who is dead 16. a person who thinks that they are particularly good at something or who thinks that somebody will find them particularly attractive 17. used to say that you hope that things will happen as you have planned and that there will be no problems 18. used to say that you are frightened of the idea of something happening 19. used to emphasize that what you are saying is true 20. used especially in questions to show that you are angry, surprised or shocked 21. if the result of something is in the lap of the gods, you do not know what will happen because it depends on luck or things you cannot control 22. a religious man, especially a priest or a clergyman 23. to behave as if you control events or other people’s lives 24. used to say that you very much hope or wish that something will happen or not happen 25. to make somebody very frightened, especially in order to make them do something 26. used to swear that what you are saying is true, especially in a court of law 27. used to say that you are pleased about something 28. used to say that you could easily have been in the same difficult or unpleasant situation that somebody else is in 29. used after a verb to emphasize a particular hope, wish, etc. 30. used to show surprise, lack of belief, etc. chúa

gold

noun [/ɡəʊld/] 1. a chemical element. Gold is a yellow precious metal used for making coins, jewellery, beautiful objects, etc. -> gold coins/jewellery 2. money, jewellery, etc. that is made of gold -> The hotel was dripping with (= decorated with a lot of) gold. 3. a medal made of gold that is given to the winner of a race or competition -> The team look set to win Olympic gold. 4. the colour of gold -> a sunset of burnished gold 5. not everything that seems good, attractive, etc. is actually good, etc. 6. a large prize or reward that somebody hopes for but is unlikely to get 7. behaving in a way that other people approve of 8. to be a very kind person 9. used to say that it seems easy to make money in a place 10. to find or do something that brings you a lot of success or money 11. very useful or valuable vàng

goods

noun [/ɡʊdz/] 1. things that are produced to be sold -> to produce/buy/sell goods 2. possessions that can be moved -> He was accused of handling stolen goods. 3. things (not people) that are transported by railway or road -> A goods train was derailed last night. 4. to be very good or impressive 5. to do what you have promised to do or what people expect or want you to do Các mặt hàng

graphic

adjective [/ˈɡræfɪk/] 1. connected with drawings and design, especially in the production of books, magazines, websites, etc. -> graphic design 2. very clear and full of details, especially about something unpleasant -> a graphic account/description of a battle đồ họa

greatly

adverb [/ˈɡreɪtli/] 1. very much -> People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. rất nhiều

grip

noun [/ɡrɪp/] 1. an act of holding somebody/something tightly; a particular way of doing this -> I'm slowly getting to grips with the language. 2. control or power over somebody/something -> Keep a tight grip on the rope. 3. an understanding of something 4. the ability of something to move over a surface without slipping 5. a part of something that has a special surface so that it can be held without the hands slipping 6. a small thin piece of metal or plastic folded in the middle, used by women for holding their hair in place 7. a person who prepares and moves the cameras, and sometimes the lighting equipment, when a film is being made 8. a large soft bag, used when travelling 9. to begin to understand and deal with something difficult 10. to improve your behaviour or control your emotions after being afraid, upset or angry 11. experiencing something unpleasant that cannot be stopped 12. to become unable to understand or control a situation nắm chặt

guard

verb [/ɡɑːrd/] 1. to protect property, places or people from attack or danger -> Armed officers guarded the entrance. 2. to prevent prisoners from escaping -> The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. 3. to stay close to a player from the other team to stop them from passing the ball or scoring -> He was given the job of guarding the Rocks' star player. bảo vệ

guess

noun [/ɡes/] 1. an attempt to give an answer or an opinion when you cannot be certain if you are right -> to have/make a guess 2. something that nobody can be certain about 3. a guess that is based on some degree of knowledge, and is therefore likely to be correct 4. used to tell somebody that you do not know any more about a subject than the person that you are talking to does 5. to make a mistake đoán

guess

verb [/ɡes/] 1. to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts -> I don't really know. I'm just guessing. 2. to find the right answer to a question or the truth without knowing all the facts -> She guessed the answer straight away. 3. used to show that you are going to say something surprising or exciting -> Guess what! He's asked me out! 4. to suppose that something is true or likely -> I guess (that) you’ll be looking for a new job now. 5. to not tell somebody about your plans or what is going to happen next đoán

guideline

noun [/ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/] 1. a set of rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something, especially something difficult -> The government has drawn up guidelines for schools during the pandemic. 2. something that can be used to help you make a decision or form an opinion -> The figures are a useful guideline when buying a house. hướng dẫn

guilty

adjective [/ˈɡɪlti/] 1. feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done -> Matt and Chrissy both looked equally guilty. 2. having done something illegal; being responsible for something bad that has happened -> He pleaded guilty to murder. 3. something that you enjoy, even though you feel it is not really a good thing 4. a secret that somebody feels ashamed about tội lỗi

gun

noun [/ɡʌn/] 1. a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells -> I have never fired a gun in my life. 2. a tool that uses pressure to send out a substance or an object -> a staple gun 3. the signal to begin a race, that is made by firing a special gun, called a starting pistol, into the air 4. a person who is paid to shoot somebody -> a hired gun 5. with a lot of energy and determination 6. to be doing something quickly and successfully 7. to force somebody to do something that they do not want to do, by making threats 8. to do something too soon, before the right time 9. to cause the plans of an opponent to fail 10. to refuse to change your mind about something even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong 11. experiencing a lot of pressure súng

habit

noun [/ˈhæbɪt/] 1. a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing -> You need to change your eating habits. 2. usual behaviour -> I only do it out of habit. 3. a strong need to keep using drugs, alcohol or cigarettes regularly -> He began to finance his habit through burglary. 4. a long piece of clothing worn by a monk or nun 5. if you do something from or out of force of habit, you do it without thinking about it and in a particular way because you have always done it that way in the past thói quen

half

determiner [/hæf/] 1. an amount equal to half of something/somebody -> I'll see you in half an hour. 2. the largest part of something -> Half the time you don't even listen to what I say. 3. you should be grateful for something, even if it is not as good, much, etc. as you really wanted; something is better than nothing 4. a short time 5. 30 minutes after any hour on the clock một nửa

handling

noun [/ˈhændlɪŋ/] 1. the way that somebody deals with or treats a situation, a person, an animal, etc. -> I was impressed by his handling of the affair. 2. the action of touching, feeling or holding something with your hands -> toys that can stand up to rough handling 3. the action of organizing or controlling something -> data handling on computer 4. the cost of dealing with an order, delivering goods, booking tickets, etc. -> a small handling charge 5. the way in which a vehicle can be controlled by the driver -> a car designed for easy handling 6. the act or cost of transporting goods from one place to another sự điều khiển

hate

verb [/heɪt/] 1. to dislike somebody/something very much -> The two boys hated each other. 2. used when saying something that you would prefer not to have to say, or when politely asking to do something -> I hate to say it, but I don't think their marriage will last. 3. to dislike somebody very much ghét

hazard

noun [/ˈhæzərd/] 1. something that can be dangerous or cause damage -> a fire/safety hazard nguy hiểm

healthcare

noun [/ˈhelθ ker/] 1. the service of providing medical care -> the costs of healthcare for the elderly chăm sóc sức khỏe

healthy

adjective [/ˈhelθi/] 1. having good health and not likely to become ill -> a healthy child/baby/adult 2. good for your health -> a healthy diet/lifestyle 3. showing that you are in good health -> to have a healthy appetite 4. normal and sensible -> The child showed a healthy curiosity. 5. successful and working well -> The economy is extremely healthy at the moment. 6. large and showing success -> a healthy bank balance khỏe mạnh

hear

verb [/hɪr/] 1. to be aware of sounds with your ears -> I can't hear very well. 2. to listen or pay attention to somebody/something -> Did you hear that play on the radio last night? 3. to be told about something -> Haven't you heard? She resigned. 4. to listen to and judge a case in court -> The appeal was heard in private. 5. to imagine that you can see or hear something that is in fact not there 6. used to ask somebody if they have heard a particular joke before 7. used to show that you agree with or approve of what somebody has just said, especially during a speech 8. to hear/see somebody/something for the last time 9. to hear people talking about something 10. used to tell somebody that you have listened to their opinion, especially when you are going to express a different opinion 11. used to say that you do not really believe somebody’s promises or excuses because they are the same ones you have heard before 12. used to give the most recent news you have about somebody/something 13. used to say that somebody/something deserves praise 14. to express your feelings, opinions, etc. in a way that makes people notice and consider them 15. to keep being reminded of something because somebody is always talking to you about it 16. it was extremely quiet 17. used to tell somebody in an angry way to pay attention and obey you nghe

heat

verb [/hiːt/] 1. to make something hot or warm; to become hot or warm -> Heat the oil and add the onions. nhiệt

heaven

noun [/ˈhevn/] 1. the place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die, sometimes imagined to be in the sky -> the kingdom of heaven 2. a place or situation in which you are very happy -> This isn't exactly my idea of heaven! 3. the sky -> Four tall trees stretched up to the heavens. 4. used to emphasize what you are saying when you are surprised, shocked or annoyed 5. used to say that you hope that something will not happen 6. used to say that you are afraid somebody will be in danger or that something bad will happen to them 7. used to emphasize that you do not know something 8. used to emphasize the truth of what you are saying 9. used to say that you are frightened of the idea of something happening 10. used to show that you are surprised or annoyed 11. it begins to rain heavily 12. used especially in questions to show that you are angry, surprised or shocked 13. extremely happy 14. seeming to be perfect 15. to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve something 16. to have a strong unpleasant smell 17. to seem to be very dishonest or morally unacceptable 18. used to say that you are pleased about something 19. used after a verb to emphasize a particular hope, wish, etc. thiên đường

hello

noun [/həˈləʊ/] 1. used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention -> Hello John, how are you? 2. used to show that you are surprised by something -> Hello, hello, what's going on here? 3. used to show that you think somebody has said something stupid or is not paying attention -> Hello? You didn't really mean that, did you? Xin chào

her

pronoun [/hər/] 1. used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified -> We're going to call her Sophie. cô ấy

herb

noun [/ɜːrb/] 1. a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to add taste to food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell. parsley, mint and oregano are all herbs. -> a herb garden 2. a plant with a soft stem that dies down after flowering thảo dược

here

adverb [/hɪr/] 1. used after a verb or preposition to mean ‘in, at or to this position or place’ -> I live here. 2. used when you are giving or showing something to somebody -> Here's the money I promised you. 3. used to show your role in a situation -> I'm here to help you. 4. now; at this point -> The countdown to Christmas starts here. 5. here; to here -> My friend here saw it happen. 6. the present time; at the present time 7. in various places 8. used when you are telling people that you are just going to do something exciting, dangerous, etc. 9. used to wish somebody health or success, as you lift a glass and drink a toast 10. in many different places; all around 11. said when something is starting to happen 12. said when something is starting to happen again, especially something bad 13. used when you are giving something to somebody 14. used when you are giving something to somebody 15. not important 16. going or leaving đây

hesitate

verb [/ˈhezɪteɪt/] 1. to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous -> She hesitated before replying. 2. to be worried about doing something, especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate -> Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. 3. if you delay in doing something you may lose a good opportunity do dự

hidden

adjective [/ˈhɪdn/] 1. something that is hidden is kept or located in a place where it cannot be seen -> Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. 2. secret -> She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ẩn giấu

highlight

verb [/ˈhaɪlaɪt/] 1. to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention -> The report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body. 2. to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see -> I've highlighted the important passages in yellow. 3. to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest by using a chemical substance on them -> I’m having my hair highlighted. điểm nổi bật

highway

noun [/ˈhaɪweɪ/] 1. a main road for travelling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns -> Plans were being made for the construction of a new interstate highway system. 2. a public road -> A parked car was obstructing the highway. 3. the fact of somebody charging too much money for something 4. used to say that somebody else has either to agree with your opinion or to leave Xa lộ

hip

noun [/hɪp/] 1. the area at either side of the body between the top of the leg and the middle part of the body; the joint at the top of the leg that connects it with the top part of the body -> She stood with her hands on her hips. 2. having hips of the size or shape mentioned -> large-hipped 3. the red fruit that grows on some types of wild rose bush 4. to react quickly without thinking carefully first hông

historian

noun [/hɪˈstɔːriən/] 1. a person who studies or writes about history; an expert in history -> No serious historian today accepts this theory. nhà sử học

historic

adjective [/hɪˈstɔːrɪk/] 1. important in history; likely to be thought of as important at some time in the future -> the restoration of historic buildings 2. of a period during which history was recorded -> in historic times 3. that took place in the past but was not dealt with at the time -> There is still more to be done to right the historic injustice of slavery. mang tính lịch sử

history

noun [/ˈhɪstri/] 1. all the events that happened in the past -> The battle was a turning point in human history. 2. the past events connected with the development of a particular place, subject, etc. -> the history of science/music/philosophy 3. the study of past events, especially as a subject at school or university -> a history professor/teacher 4. a written or spoken account of real past events -> She's writing a new history of Europe. 5. the set of facts that are known about somebody/something's past -> I know nothing about his personal history. 6. a record of something happening frequently in the past life of a person, family or place -> He has a history of violent crime. 7. a record kept by a web browser of the web pages and other files it has been used to access -> Clearing your browser history prevents websites from following and tracking your actions. 8. a relationship between two people, groups, companies, etc. that started in the past and continued for a period of time, especially one involving bad or complicated feelings -> Sure there's history between Anna Mae and me, like you said. 9. a historical play -> Shakespeare's comedies, histories and tragedies 10. to be dead or no longer important 11. the record of great achievements in history 12. used to say that things often happen later in the same way as before 13. to be or do something so important that it will be recorded in history 14. used when you are telling a story to say that you do not need to tell the end of it, because everyone knows it already lịch sử

hit

verb [/hɪt/] 1. to bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody/something quickly and with force -> He always manages to grab the headlines. 2. to come against something/somebody with force, especially causing damage or injury -> I was afraid he was going to hit me. 3. to knock a part of your body against something -> The bus hit the bridge. 4. to reach and touch a person or thing suddenly and with force -> I must have hit my knee. 5. to bring a bat, etc. against a ball and push it away with force -> The town was hit by bombs again last night. 6. to score points by hitting a ball 7. to press something such as a button to operate a machine, etc. 8. to have a bad effect on somebody/something 9. to attack somebody/something 10. to reach a place 11. to reach a particular level 12. to experience something difficult or unpleasant 13. to come suddenly into your mind 14. to become widely available for sale 15. to be an important item of news in the media 16. to be very successful 17. if a plan, somebody’s career, etc. hits the buffers, it suddenly stops being successful 18. to fall to the ground 19. to affect somebody very deeply 20. to start doing something and continue very quickly and successfully 21. to go to bed 22. if a remark, etc. hits/strikes home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are 23. to be very obvious to somebody 24. used to tell somebody to start doing something, such as playing music 25. to have a good friendly relationship with somebody 26. to make or win a lot of money quickly and unexpectedly 27. to succeed/fail in achieving or guessing something 28. to say something that is exactly right 29. to mention a subject that makes somebody feel angry, upset, embarrassed, etc. 30. to suddenly be in a successful situation, especially one that makes you rich 31. to do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion 32. to start a journey 33. to suddenly become very angry 34. if something hits the spot it does exactly what it should do 35. to begin to do something with confidence and at a good speed after a slow, uncertain start 36. to reach a point when you cannot continue or make any more progress 37. to continue to hurt somebody when they are already defeated 38. to affect somebody where they will feel it most 39. to hit the wooden frame of the goal in the game of football (soccer), instead of scoring a goal 40. to be so surprised by something that you do not know how to react 41. when somebody in authority finds out about something bad or wrong that somebody has done đánh

hobby

noun [/ˈhɑːbi/] 1. an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working -> Do you have any hobbies? sở thích

hole

noun [/həʊl/] 1. a hollow space in something solid or in the surface of something -> He had got himself into a hole and it was going to be difficult to get out of it. 2. a space or opening that goes all the way through something -> He dug a deep hole in the garden. 3. the home of a small animal 4. an unpleasant place to live or be in 5. a hollow in the ground that you must get the ball into; one of the sections of a golf course with the tee at the beginning and the hole at the end 6. a fault or weakness in something such as a plan, law or story 7. a place or position that needs to be filled because somebody/something is no longer there 8. a secret advantage, for example a piece of information or a skill, that you are ready to use if you need to 9. if money burns a hole in your pocket, you want to spend it as soon as you have it 10. to get yourself into a bad situation that will be very difficult to get out of 11. in a difficult situation 12. owing money 13. to use up a large amount of something that you have, especially money 14. to find the weak points in something such as a plan, suggestion, etc. 15. a person who does not feel happy or comfortable in a particular situation, or who is not suitable for it hố

honour

noun [/ˈɑːnər/] 1. great respect for somebody -> Would you do me the honour of dining with me? 2. something that you are very pleased or proud to do because people are showing you great respect -> the guest of honour (= the most important one) 3. the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right -> She is an honour to the profession. 4. a good reputation; respect from other people 5. a person or thing that causes others to respect and admire something/somebody 6. an award, official title, etc. given to somebody as a reward for something that they have done 7. a university course that is of a higher level than a basic course (in the US also used to describe a class in school that is at a higher level than other classes) 8. if you pass an exam or graduate from a university or school with honours, you receive a special grade for having achieved a very high standard 9. a title of respect used when talking to or about a judge or a US mayor 10. the cards that have the highest value 11. to do something to make somebody feel very proud and pleased 12. to perform a social duty or ceremony, such as pouring drinks, making a speech, etc. 13. to be given the opportunity to do something that makes you feel proud and happy 14. used to say that even criminals have standards of behaviour that they respect 15. to feel that you must do something because of your sense of moral duty 16. no particular person, team, etc. is doing better than the others in a competition, an argument, etc. 17. in order to show great respect for somebody/something 18. used to promise very seriously that you will do something or that something is true 19. to be trusted to do something 20. a thing that somebody considers to be very important for their honour or reputation tôn kính

household

noun [/ˈhaʊshəʊld/] 1. all the people living together in a house or flat -> Most households now own at least one car. hộ gia đình

housing

noun [/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/] 1. houses, flats, etc. that people live in, especially when referring to their type, price or condition -> rental/student housing 2. the job of providing houses, flats, etc. for people to live in -> Tenants may only keep pets with the written consent of the housing department. 3. a hard cover that protects part of a machine -> a car’s rear axle housing nhà ở

how

adverb [/haʊ/] 1. in what way or manner -> How does it work? 2. used to ask about somebody’s health or how well things are going for them -> How are you? 3. used to ask whether something is successful or fun -> How was your trip? 4. used before an adjective or adverb to ask about the amount, degree, etc. of something, or about somebody’s age -> How often do you go swimming? 5. used to express surprise, pleasure, etc. -> How kind of you to help! 6. in any way in which -> I'll dress how I like in my own house! 7. used when asking for information about somebody/something 8. used to make a suggestion 9. used to show that you think somebody’s behaviour is very bad or are very surprised by it 10. used to say you do not understand how something can happen and would like an explanation 11. used as a formal greeting when you meet somebody for the first time. The usual reply is also How do you do? 12. used to ask the reason for something 13. used when asking somebody’s opinion of something Làm sao

hunting

noun [/ˈhʌntɪŋ/] 1. going after and killing wild animals as a sport or for food -> He goes hunting every weekend. 2. a sport in which foxes are hunted by specially trained dogs and by people on horses. Fox hunting with dogs is now illegal in the UK. 3. the process of looking for something -> How's the job-hunting going? săn bắn

hurry

noun [/ˈhɜːri/] 1. the need or wish to get something done quickly -> Take your time—there's no hurry. 2. very quickly or more quickly than usual -> Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. 3. not having enough time to do something 4. impatient to do something 5. having plenty of time 6. not wanting or not willing to do something 7. used to say that somebody does not want to do something again because it was not pleasant or fun sự vội vàng

ice cream

noun [/ˈaɪs kriːm/] 1. a type of sweet frozen food made from milk fat, tasting of fruit, chocolate, etc. and often eaten as a dessert; a small amount of this food intended for one person, often served in a container made of biscuit that is like a cone in shape -> Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. kem

ideal

adjective [/aɪˈdiːəl/] 1. perfect; most suitable -> an ideal location/place 2. existing only in your imagination or as an idea; not likely to be real -> the search for ideal love 3. used to say that something is what you would like to happen or what should happen, but you know it cannot lý tưởng

idiot

noun [/ˈɪdiət/] 1. a rude way to refer to somebody who you think is very stupid -> When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot. 2. a word for a person with very low intelligence that is now considered offensive kẻ ngốc

ignorance

noun [/ˈɪɡnərəns/] 1. a lack of knowledge or information about something -> They fought a long battle against prejudice and ignorance. 2. the state of not knowing about something and so being unable to worry about it 3. if you do not know about something, you cannot worry about it sự thiếu hiểu biết

illness

noun [/ˈɪlnəs/] 1. the state of being physically or mentally ill -> The virus can cause illness in humans. 2. a type or period of illness -> serious/severe/chronic illnesses sự ốm yếu

imaginary

adjective [/ɪˈmædʒɪneri/] 1. existing only in your mind or imagination -> The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. tưởng tượng

import

verb [/ɪmˈpɔːrt/] 1. to bring a product or service into one country from another -> The country has to import most of its raw materials. 2. to bring an idea into one country or region from another -> customs imported from the West 3. to get data from another program, changing its form so that the program you are using can read it nhập khẩu

incidence

noun [/ˈɪnsɪdəns/] 1. the extent to which something happens or has an effect -> an area with a high incidence of crime 2. the way in which light meets a surface -> the angle of incidence tỷ lệ mắc bệnh

incident

noun [/ˈɪnsɪdənt/] 1. something that happens, especially something unusual or unpleasant -> His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 2. a serious or violent event, such as a crime, an accident or an attack -> a violent/serious incident 3. a disagreement between two countries, often involving military forces -> a border/diplomatic incident sự cố

inclusion

noun [/ɪnˈkluːʒn/] 1. the fact of including somebody/something; the fact of being included -> His inclusion in the team is in doubt. 2. a person or thing that is included -> There were some surprising inclusions in the list. 3. the fact or policy of providing equal opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise not get them, for example people who are disabled or belong to minority groups -> The company is actively promoting diversity and inclusion. bao gồm

income

noun [/ˈɪnkʌm/] 1. the money that a person, a region, a country, etc. earns from work, from investing money, from business, etc. -> Average household income fell slightly. thu nhập

incorrect

adjective [/ˌɪnkəˈrekt/] 1. not accurate or true -> incorrect information/spelling 2. speaking or behaving in a way that does not follow the accepted standards or rules không đúng

incredibly

adverb [/ɪnˈkredəbli/] 1. extremely -> It was all incredibly difficult. 2. in a way that is very difficult to believe -> Incredibly, she had no idea what was going on. vô cùng

indicator

noun [/ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/] 1. a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing -> The economic indicators are better than expected. 2. a device on a machine that shows speed, pressure, etc. -> a depth indicator 3. a light on a vehicle that flashes to show that the vehicle is going to turn left or right -> Her right-hand indicator was flashing. chỉ báo

indictment

noun [/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/] 1. a sign that a system, society, etc. is very bad or very wrong -> The poverty in our cities is a damning indictment of modern society. 2. an official statement accusing somebody of a crime -> She was convicted on an indictment for conspiracy. 3. the act of officially accusing somebody of a crime -> This led to his indictment on allegations of conspiracy. bản cáo trạng

indoors

adverb [/ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/] 1. inside or into a building -> I prefer to stay indoors in this really hot weather. trong nhà

influence

verb [/ˈɪnfluəns/] 1. to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks, especially by giving them an example to follow -> His writings have influenced the lives of millions. 2. to have an effect on a particular situation and the way that it develops -> A number of social factors influence life expectancy. ảnh hưởng

inject

verb [/ɪnˈdʒekt/] 1. to put a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a syringe -> Adrenaline was injected into the muscle. 2. to put a liquid or other substance into something using a syringe or similar instrument -> The fruit is injected with chemicals to reduce decay. 3. to add a particular quality to something -> His comments injected a note of humour into the proceedings. 4. to give money to an organization, a project, etc. so that it can function -> They are refusing to inject any more capital into the industry. tiêm

innovation

noun [/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/] 1. the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something -> an age of technological innovation 2. a new idea, way of doing something, etc. that has been introduced or discovered -> technological innovations designed to save energy sự đổi mới

inquiry

noun [/ˈɪnkwəri/] 1. an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something -> a murder inquiry 2. a request for information about somebody/something; a question about somebody/something -> inquiries from prospective students about courses 3. the act of asking questions or collecting information about somebody/something -> scientific inquiry 4. a place where you can get information -> Ask at inquiries to see if your bag has been handed in. cuộc điều tra

insect

noun [/ˈɪnsekt/] 1. any small creature with six legs and a body divided into three parts. Insects usually also have wings. Ants, bees and flies are all insects. -> Most birds spend most of the day eating insects. côn trùng

insert

verb [/ɪnˈsɜːrt/] 1. to put something into something else or between two things -> Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket. 2. to add something to a piece of writing -> Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. chèn

insertion

noun [/ɪnˈsɜːrʃn/] 1. the act of putting something inside something else; a thing that is put inside something else -> An examination is carried out before the insertion of the tube. 2. a thing that is added to a book, piece of writing, etc.; the act of adding something -> the insertion of an extra paragraph chèn

installation

noun [/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/] 1. the act of fixing equipment or furniture in position so that it can be used -> installation costs 2. a piece of equipment or a machine that has been fixed in position so that it can be used -> a heating installation 3. the act of putting a new program onto a computer -> installation of the software 4. a place where specialist equipment is kept and used -> a military installation 5. the act of placing somebody in a new position of authority, often with a ceremony -> the installation of the new chancellor 6. a piece of modern sculpture that is made using sound, light, etc. as well as objects cài đặt

institute

noun [/ˈɪnstɪtuːt/] 1. an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization -> The report was compiled by Germany's five leading economic research institutes. học viện

institution

noun [/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/] 1. a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank -> The deal is backed by one of the country's largest financial institutions. 2. a hospital, prison or other building where people are made to stay and are cared for -> They had him committed to an institution. 3. a custom or system that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people -> He claimed this threatened ‘the sacred institution of marriage’. 4. the act of starting or introducing something such as a system or a law -> the institution of new safety procedures 5. a person who is well known because they have been in a particular place or job for a long time -> You must know him—he's an institution around here! tổ chức

institutional

adjective [/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənl/] 1. connected with a large important organization, for example a university or bank -> institutional investors 2. in or like a place where people are sent to live and be cared for, for example a hospital, prison or special school -> institutional care 3. established as part of the normal systems, practices, etc. of an organization, society or culture -> institutional racism thể chế

integrity

noun [/ɪnˈteɡrəti/] 1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles -> personal/professional/artistic integrity 2. the state of being whole and not divided -> to respect the territorial integrity of the nation chính trực

interior

adjective [/ɪnˈtɪriər/] 1. connected with the inside part of something -> interior walls 2. connected with the central part of a country or continent that is a long way from the coast -> the interior jungle regions 3. connected with a country's own affairs rather than those that involve other countries -> the interior minister Nội địa

intimate

adjective [/ˈɪntɪmət/] 1. having a close and friendly relationship -> intimate friends 2. private and personal, often in a sexual way -> The article revealed intimate details about his family life. 3. encouraging close, friendly relationships, sometimes of a sexual nature -> an intimate restaurant 4. very detailed -> an intimate knowledge of the English countryside 5. very close -> an intimate connection between class and educational success 6. having a sexual relationship with somebody thân mật

introduce

verb [/ˌɪntrəˈduːs/] 1. to tell two or more people who have not met before what each other’s names are; to tell somebody what your name is 2. to be the main speaker in a television or radio show, who gives details about the show and who presents the people who are in it; to tell the audience the name of the person who is going to speak or perform -> Allow me to introduce my mother. 3. to mention something for the first time in a piece of writing 4. to make somebody learn about something or do something for the first time 5. to make something available for use, discussion, etc. for the first time 6. to be the start of something new 7. to bring a plant, an animal or a disease to a place for the first time 8. to formally present a new law so that it can be discussed 9. to put something into something 10. to cause something to contain errors giới thiệu

introduction

noun [/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/] 1. the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow 2. the act of making one person formally known to another or a group of others, in which you tell them the person's name -> a book with an excellent introduction and notes 3. the act of bringing something into use or existence for the first time, or of bringing something to a place for the first time -> The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. 4. a thing that is brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time 5. a person’s first experience of something 6. a book or course for people beginning to study a subject 7. a short section at the beginning of a piece of music giới thiệu

investigator

noun [/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtər/] 1. a person who examines a situation such as an accident or a crime to find out the truth -> air safety investigators người điều tra

investment

noun [/ɪnˈvestmənt/] 1. the act of investing money in something -> foreign/private investment 2. the money that you invest, or the thing that you invest in -> a minimum investment of $10 000 3. a thing that is worth buying because it will be useful or helpful -> A microwave is a good investment. 4. the act of giving time or effort to a particular task in order to make it successful -> The project has demanded considerable investment of time and effort. sự đầu tư

invisible

adjective [/ɪnˈvɪzəbl/] 1. that cannot be seen -> a wizard who could make himself invisible 2. connected with a service that a country provides, such as banks or tourism, rather than goods -> invisible earnings vô hình

issue

noun [/ˈɪʃuː/] 1. an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about -> What is at issue is whether she was responsible for her actions. 2. a problem or worry that somebody has with something -> a key/major issue 3. one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers -> the issue of a joint statement by the French and German foreign ministers 4. a number or set of things that are supplied and made available at the same time 5. the act of supplying or making available things for people to buy or use 6. the act of formally making something known to people 7. children of your own 8. to be the most important part of the subject that is being discussed 9. to do something to make people take a decision quickly 10. to start disagreeing or arguing with somebody about something vấn đề

noun [/ˌaɪ ˈtiː/] 1. the study and use of electronic processes and equipment to store and send information of all kinds, including words, pictures and numbers (the abbreviation for ‘information technology’) -> the increasing use of IT in all aspects of today's society Nó

itself

pronoun [/ɪtˈself/] 1. used when the animal or thing that does an action is also affected by it -> The cat was washing itself. 2. used to emphasize an animal, a thing, etc. -> The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. 3. to be an example of complete patience, etc. 4. automatically; without anyone doing anything 5. alone 6. considered separately from other things; in its true nature 7. for only it to have or use; not shared with others chính nó

jail

noun [/dʒeɪl/] 1. a prison -> She spent a year in jail. nhà giam

january

noun [/ˈdʒænjueri/] 1. the 1st month of the year, between December and February -> She was born in January. tháng Giêng

job

noun [/dʒɑːb/] 1. work for which you receive regular payment -> They were asleep on the job as the financial crisis deepened. 2. a particular task or piece of work that you have to do -> I don't have a job at present. 3. a responsibility or duty 4. a crime, especially stealing 5. a particular kind of thing 6. an item of work that is done by a computer as a single unit 7. not paying enough attention to what you need to do 8. unemployed for a short time. People say ‘between jobs’ to avoid saying ‘unemployed’. 9. a very difficult or unpleasant job or time 10. to do something well, badly, etc. 11. to be effective or successful in doing what you want 12. to cause somebody/yourself to lose their/your job because the role is no longer required 13. to decide to stop trying to help somebody or to do something because there is no hope of success 14. used to tell somebody that they have done well at something 15. used to say that you are pleased about a situation or that somebody is lucky that something happened 16. to have difficulty doing something 17. work that you are paid to do or that must be done 18. people use the expression jobs for the boys when they are criticizing the fact that somebody in power has given work to friends or relatives 19. exactly what is needed in a particular situation 20. to accept a bad or difficult situation and do as well as you can 21. not worth doing because it is against the rules or because it might cause you to lose your job 22. while doing a particular job 23. having sex 24. to stop working in order to go on strike công việc

join

verb [/dʒɔɪn/] 1. to fix or connect two or more things together -> The two armies joined battle. 2. if two things or groups join, or if one thing or group joins another, they come together to form one thing or group -> Join one section of pipe to the next. 3. to become a member of an organization, a company, a club, etc. 4. to take part in something that somebody else is doing or to go somewhere with them 5. if you join a train, plane, etc. you get on it 6. if you join a road or a line of people, you start to travel along it, or move into it 7. if you cannot defeat somebody or be as successful as they are, then it is more sensible to join them in what they are doing and perhaps get some advantage for yourself by doing so 8. to begin fighting somebody 9. used when something bad that has happened to somebody else has also happened to you 10. to work together in order to achieve a shared aim 11. if two people join hands, they hold each other’s hands 12. to work together in doing something tham gia

joke

noun [/dʒəʊk/] 1. something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell -> I can't tell jokes. 2. a person, thing or situation that is silly or annoying and cannot be taken seriously -> This latest pay offer is a joke. 3. to become annoying and no longer acceptable 4. to be difficult or unpleasant 5. used to say that somebody who tried to make another person look silly now looks silly instead 6. to laugh about something that is serious or should be taken seriously 7. to be able to laugh at a joke against yourself câu nói đùa

judgement

noun [/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/] 1. the ability to make sensible decisions after carefully considering the best thing to do -> good/poor/sound judgement 2. an opinion that you form about something after thinking about it carefully; the act of making this opinion known to others -> In his portrait of the dictator he avoids any moral judgements. 3. the decision of a court or a judge -> a judgment from the European Court of Justice 4. something bad that happens to somebody that is thought to be a punishment from God 5. to not decide or make a judgement about something until a later time 6. to decide whether somebody’s behaviour is right or wrong, especially when you have no right to do this sự phán xét

judicial

adjective [/dʒuˈdɪʃl/] 1. connected with a court, a judge or legal judgement -> judicial powers tư pháp

key

verb [/kiː/] 1. to put information into a computer using a keyboard -> I was busy keying data. 2. to deliberately damage a car by scratching it with a key chìa khóa

kick

verb [/kɪk/] 1. to hit somebody/something with your foot -> Stop kicking—it hurts! 2. to move your legs as if you were kicking something -> The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming. 3. to be annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid, missed an opportunity, etc. -> He'll kick himself when he finds out he could have had the job. 4. to score points by kicking the ball -> to kick a penalty/goal 5. to stop doing something harmful that you have done for a long time -> He had been smoking for 15 years and wanted to kick the habit. 6. very active, healthy or popular 7. to hit somebody/something very hard 8. to act in a way that is aggressive or full of energy 9. to succeed or win in an impressive way 10. to punish or defeat somebody 11. to die 12. to delay dealing with a problem 13. to have nothing to do while you are waiting for somebody/something 14. if you drag somebody kicking and screaming to do something, they only do it with great protests because they don't really want to do it at all 15. to treat somebody badly or fail to give them help when they need it 16. to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem 17. to start to behave badly and refuse to accept any discipline or control 18. to test the quality of something to see whether it is suitable for you before you buy it 19. to complain loudly about something 20. to be relaxed and enjoy yourself 21. to move somebody to a job that seems to be more important but that actually has less power or influence 22. to continue to hurt somebody when they are already defeated, etc. đá

killing

noun [/ˈkɪlɪŋ/] 1. an act of killing somebody deliberately -> Their leader condemned the torture and killing of innocent civilians. 2. to make a lot of money quickly giết chóc

kiss

noun [/kɪs/] 1. the act of kissing somebody/something -> Come here and give me a kiss! 2. an event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail 3. a method of helping somebody who has stopped breathing to breathe again by placing your mouth on theirs and forcing air into their lungs 4. to kiss somebody suddenly or secretly hôn

kiss

verb [/kɪs/] 1. to touch somebody with your lips as a sign of love or sexual desire or when saying hello or goodbye -> They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). 2. to gently move or touch something -> The sunlight kissed the warm stones. 3. a way of referring to somebody talking publicly, usually for money, about a past sexual relationship with somebody famous 4. to be very nice to somebody in order to persuade them to help you or to give you something 5. to take away the pain of an injury by kissing it 6. to accept that you will lose something or be unable to do something hôn

kitchen

noun [/ˈkɪtʃɪn/] 1. a room in which meals are cooked or prepared -> We ate at the kitchen table. 2. a very large number of things, probably more than is necessary 3. used to tell somebody to stop trying to do something if they find it too difficult, especially in order to suggest that they are less able than other people phòng bếp

knife

noun [/naɪf/] 1. a sharp blade (= metal edge) with a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon -> knives and forks 2. the situation has become so bad that people are preparing to make one person take the blame, for example by taking away their job 3. easily; without meeting any difficulty 4. to behave towards somebody in an unfriendly way and try to harm them 5. to say or do something unkind deliberately; to make somebody who is unhappy feel even more unhappy 6. having a medical operation dao

knock

noun [/nɑːk/] 1. the sound of somebody hitting a door, window, etc. with their hand or with something hard to attract attention 2. a sharp hit from something hard -> There was a knock at the door. 3. a bad experience that makes somebody/something less confident or successful cú đánh

lack

noun [/læk/] 1. the state of not having something or not having enough of something -> a lack of understanding/knowledge 2. used to say that although somebody has not succeeded in something, they have tried very hard thiếu

lack

verb [/læk/] 1. to have none or not enough of something -> to lack confidence/experience/resources/power 2. to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right 3. to have everything that you need thiếu

lad

noun [/læd/] 1. a boy or young man -> Things have changed since I was a lad. 2. a group of friends that a man works with or spends free time with -> to go to the pub with the lads 3. a young man who enjoys a lot of things thought to be typical of young men, such as drinking alcohol, sex and sport -> Tony was a bit of a lad—always had an eye for the women. 4. a person who works in a stable thanh niên

lady

noun [/ˈleɪdi/] 1. a word used to mean ‘woman’ that some people, especially older people, consider is more polite -> There's a lady waiting to see you. 2. a woman who is polite and well educated, has excellent manners and always behaves well -> His wife was a real lady. 3. used when speaking to or about a girl or woman, especially somebody you do not know -> Can I take your coats, ladies? 4. an informal way to talk to a woman, showing a lack of respect -> Listen, lady, don't shout at me. 5. (in the UK) a woman belonging to a high social class -> the lords and ladies of the court 6. (in the UK) a title used by a woman who is a member of the nobility, or by somebody who has been given the title ‘lady’ as an honour. The wives and daughters of some members of the nobility and the wives of knights are also called ‘Lady’. -> Lady Howe 7. a toilet for women in a public building or place -> Could you tell me where the ladies is? 8. a title used to refer to Mary, the mother of Christ, especially in the Roman Catholic Church -> Our Lady of Lourdes 9. a man/woman who does not have to work 10. used for saying that a situation may still change, for example that a contest, election, etc. is not finished yet, and somebody still has a chance to win it quý bà

landscape

noun [/ˈlændskeɪp/] 1. everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country -> the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape 2. a painting of a view of the countryside; this style of painting -> an artist famous for his landscapes 3. the characteristic features of an area of activity -> We can expect changes in the political landscape. 4. the way of printing a document in which the top of the page is one of the longer sides -> Select the landscape option when printing the file. 5. an object, especially an ugly building, that makes a place less beautiful phong cảnh

large

adjective [/lɑːrdʒ/] 1. big in size or quantity -> a large group/city/area/crowd/family 2. used to describe one size in a range of sizes of clothes, food, products used in the house, etc. -> Would you like small, medium or large? 3. wide in range and involving many things -> a large and complex issue 4. as a whole; in general 5. not captured; free 6. used when you are saying something that is generally, but not completely, true 7. to enjoy yourself, especially by dancing and drinking alcohol 8. to a great extent 9. used to show surprise at seeing somebody/something 10. looking or behaving in a way that is more interesting or exciting than other people, and so is likely to attract attention 11. to be frightening and make you worried because something seems hard to avoid 12. easy to see or understand 13. being a large or obvious example of the thing mentioned lớn

largely

adverb [/ˈlɑːrdʒli/] 1. to a great extent; mostly or mainly -> The manager was largely responsible for the team’s victory. phần lớn

laser

noun [/ˈleɪzər/] 1. a device that gives out light in which all the waves oscillate (= change direction and strength) together, typically producing a powerful beam of light that can be used for cutting metal, in medical operations, etc. -> a laser beam tia laze

last

verb [/læst/] 1. to continue for a particular period of time -> Each game lasts about an hour. 2. to continue to exist or to function well -> This weather won't last. 3. to survive something or manage to stay in the same situation, despite difficulties -> She won't last long in that job. 4. to be enough for somebody to use, especially for a particular period of time -> Will the coffee last out till next week? cuối cùng

latter

adjective [/ˈlætər/] 1. used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned -> He chose the latter option. 2. nearer to the end of a period of time than the beginning -> the latter half of the year 3. recent -> In latter years, the population has grown a lot here. sau này

laugh

verb [/læf/] 1. to make the sounds and movements of your face that show you think something is funny or silly -> to laugh out loud 2. used to say that you are in a very good position, especially because you have done something successfully -> If we win the next game we'll be laughing. 3. to find something extremely funny 4. used to show that you think what somebody has just said is impossible or stupid 5. used to tell somebody not to be too proud of their present success; in the end another person may be more successful 6. to laugh a lot 7. to make a lot of money easily and feel very pleased about it 8. to laugh very loudly and for a long time 9. to show in a very obvious way that you have no respect for somebody 10. to laugh very loudly 11. to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed 12. to completely reject an idea, a story, etc. that you think is not worth taking seriously at all 13. to laugh so long and hard that there are tears in your eyes 14. to secretly think that something is funny 15. to be unable to decide how to react to a bad situation 16. to laugh very hard 17. to laugh a lot at somebody/something 18. used to say that you think there is a funny side to a situation cười

launch

verb [/lɔːntʃ/] 1. to start an activity, especially an organized one -> The government recently launched a national road safety campaign. 2. to make a product or service available to the public for the first time; to become available for the first time -> The company plans to launch the service to coincide with the World Cup this summer. 3. to put a ship or boat into the water, especially one that has just been built -> The Navy is to launch a new warship today. 4. to send something such as a spacecraft, weapon, etc. into space, into the sky or through water -> to launch a missile/rocket 5. to criticize somebody/something or protest strongly -> He launched a biting attack on the senior management. 6. to jump forwards with a lot of force -> Without warning he launched himself at me. 7. to start a computer program; (of a computer program) to start -> You can launch programs and documents from your keyboard. phóng

lawyer

noun [/ˈlɔɪər/] 1. a person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents -> to hire a lawyer luật sư

layer

noun [/ˈleɪər/] 1. a quantity or sheet of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces -> A thin layer of dust covered everything. 2. a level or part within a system or set of ideas -> There were too many layers of management in the company. lớp

layout

noun [/ˈleɪaʊt/] 1. the way in which the parts of something such as the page of a book, a website, a garden or a building are arranged -> the layout of streets cách trình bày

lean

verb [/liːn/] 1. to bend or move from a straight position to a sloping position -> I leaned back in my chair. 2. to rest on or against something for support -> A shovel was leaning against the wall. 3. to make something rest against something in a sloping position -> Can I lean my bike against the wall? 4. to make a great effort, especially in order to be helpful or fair độ nghiêng

leap

noun [/liːp/] 1. a long or high jump -> a leap of six metres 2. a sudden large increase in something -> a leap in profits 3. a sudden change from one thing to another; very fast progress with something -> Few people successfully make the leap from television to the movies. 4. very quickly; in large amounts 5. an action or a risk that you take without knowing anything about the activity or what the result will be 6. a belief in something that is not known or has not been done before bước nhảy vọt

leap

verb [/liːp/] 1. to jump high or a long way -> A dolphin leapt out of the water. 2. to move or do something suddenly and quickly -> She leapt out of bed. 3. to increase suddenly and by a large amount -> The shares leapt in value from 476p to close at 536p. 4. used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of happiness or excitement 5. to make a decision about somebody/something too quickly, before you know or have thought about all the facts 6. used to advise somebody to think about the possible results or dangers of something before doing it bước nhảy vọt

learn

verb [/lɜːrn/] 1. to gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc. -> to learn a language/skill/trade 2. to study and repeat something in order to be able to remember it -> I learnt the poem by heart. 3. to gradually change your attitudes about something so that you behave in a different way -> Some people never learn, do they? 4. to become aware of something by hearing about it from somebody else -> I first learnt of his death many years later. 5. to know something because of something unpleasant that has happened to you 6. to find out how to behave by learning from your mistakes or from unpleasant experiences, rather than from being told 7. to learn what to do or not to do in the future because you have had a bad experience in the past 8. to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done 9. used to express surprise at something new or unexpected you have been told học hỏi

least

pronoun [/liːst/] 1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc. -> He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience. 2. used after amounts to show that the amount is the lowest possible 3. not at all 4. not at all 5. without making something seem better, worse, more serious, etc. than it really is ít nhất

leather

noun [/ˈleðər/] 1. material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins and preserving the skins using special processes -> a leather jacket 2. clothes made from leather, especially those worn by people riding motorcycles -> a biker in black leathers 3. as quickly as possible da thú