Part 2 Flashcards by Dat Bui

complication

noun
[/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/]
1. a thing that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
-> The bad weather added a further complication to our journey.
2. a new problem or illness that makes treatment of a previous one more complicated or difficult
-> She developed complications after the surgery.

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comply

verb
[/kəmˈplaɪ/]
1. to obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards
-> They refused to comply with the UN resolution.

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compose

verb
[/kəmˈpəʊz/]
1. to write music
-> Mozart composed his last opera shortly before he died.
2. to write a letter, etc. usually with a lot of care and thought
-> She composed a letter of protest.
3. to combine together to form a whole
-> Ten people compose the committee.
4. to manage to control your feelings or expression
-> Emma frowned, making an effort to compose herself.

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composer

noun
[/kəmˈpəʊzər/]
1. a person who writes music, especially classical music
-> Verdi was a prolific composer of operas.

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composition

noun
[/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/]
1. the different parts that something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized
-> the chemical composition of the soil
2. a short text that is written as a school exercise; a short essay
-> a composition on the effects of crime
3. a piece of music or art, or a poem
-> one of Beethoven’s finest compositions
4. the act of composing something, especially a piece of music; the art of writing music
-> pieces performed in the order of their composition
5. the arrangement of people or objects in a painting or photograph

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comprise

verb
[/kəmˈpraɪz/]
1. to have somebody/something as parts or members
-> The collection comprises 327 paintings.
2. to be the parts or members that form something
-> Older people comprise a large proportion of those living in poverty.

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concede

verb
[/kənˈsiːd/]
1. to admit that something is true, logical, etc. after first denying it or resisting it
-> ‘Not bad,’ she conceded grudgingly.
2. to admit that you have lost a game, an election, etc.
-> After losing this decisive battle, the general was forced to concede.
3. to give something away, especially unwillingly; to allow somebody to have something
-> The president was obliged to concede power to the army.

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conceive

verb
[/kənˈsiːv/]
1. to form an idea, a plan, etc. in your mind
-> He conceived the idea of transforming the old power station into an arts centre.
2. to imagine something
-> God is often conceived of as male.
3. when a woman conceives or conceives a child, she becomes pregnant
-> She is unable to conceive.

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concentration

noun
[/ˌkɑːnsnˈtreɪʃn/]
1. the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
-> This book requires a great deal of concentration.
2. the process of people directing effort and attention on a particular thing
-> He stressed the need for greater concentration on environmental issues.
3. a lot of something in one place
-> a concentration of industry in the north of the country
4. the amount of a substance in a liquid or in another substance
-> glucose concentrations in the blood

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concept

noun
[/ˈkɑːnsept/]
1. an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
-> the concept of social class
2. an idea for something new
-> a novel/innovative concept

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conception

noun
[/kənˈsepʃn/]
1. an understanding or a belief of what something/somebody is or what something/somebody should be
-> Marx’s conception of social justice
2. the process of forming an idea or a plan
-> The plan was brilliant in its conception but failed because of lack of money.
3. the process of an egg being fertilized inside a woman’s body so that she becomes pregnant
-> the moment of conception

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concession

noun
[/kənˈseʃn/]
1. something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult
-> The firm will be forced to make concessions if it wants to avoid a strike.
2. the act of giving something or allowing something; the act of conceding
-> the concession of university status to some colleges
3. a reduction in an amount of money that has to be paid; a ticket that is sold at a reduced price to a particular group of people
-> They may grant tax concessions to encourage foreign investors.
4. a right or an advantage that is given to a group of people, an organization, etc., especially by a government or an employer
-> The Bolivian government has granted logging concessions covering 22 million hectares.
5. the right to sell something in a particular place; the place where you sell it, sometimes an area that is part of a larger building or store
-> the burger concessions at the stadium

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conclude

verb
[/kənˈkluːd/]
1. to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen
-> It is too early for us to conclude anything.
2. to come to an end; to bring something to an end
-> This was how the negotiations finally concluded.
3. to arrange and settle an agreement with somebody formally and finally
-> They concluded a treaty with Turkey.

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concrete

noun
[/ˈkɑːnkriːt/]
1. building material that is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water
-> a slab of concrete

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condemn

verb
[/kənˈdem/]
1. to say very strongly that you think something is bad, usually for moral reasons
2. to say what somebody’s punishment will be
-> The government issued a statement condemning the killings.
3. to force somebody to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation
4. to say officially that something is not safe enough to be used
5. to show or suggest that somebody is guilty of something

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conduct

verb
[/kənˈdʌkt/]
1. to organize and/or do a particular activity
-> to conduct an experiment/inquiry/investigation/interview
2. to direct a group of people who are singing or playing music
-> a concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop
3. to lead or guide somebody through or around a place
-> a conducted tour of Athens (= one with a guide, giving information about it)
4. to behave in a particular way
-> He conducted himself far better than expected.
5. to allow heat or electricity to pass along or through it
-> Copper conducts electricity well.

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conference

noun
[/ˈkɑːnfərəns/]
1. a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views
-> The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events.
2. a meeting at which people have formal discussions
-> They agreed to convene a peace conference by mid-November.
3. a group of sports teams that play against each other in a league
-> Southeast Conference football champions

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confine

verb
[/kənˈfaɪn/]
1. to keep somebody/something inside the limits of a particular activity, subject, area, etc.
-> The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area.
2. to keep a person or an animal in a small or closed space
-> Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage.
3. to have to stay in bed, in a wheelchair, etc.
-> She was confined to bed with the flu.

hạn chế

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confirm

verb
[/kənˈfɜːrm/]
1. to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence
-> His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions.
2. to make a position, an agreement, etc. more definite or official; to establish somebody/something clearly
-> Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite).
3. to make somebody feel or believe something even more strongly
-> The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights.
4. to perform the Christian or Jewish ceremony of confirmation
-> She was baptized when she was a month old and confirmed when she was thirteen.

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confrontation

noun
[/ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃn/]
1. a situation in which there is anger between people or groups who disagree because they have different opinions
-> She wanted to avoid another confrontation with her father.

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confuse

verb
[/kənˈfjuːz/]
1. to make somebody unable to think clearly or understand something
-> These two sets of statistics are guaranteed to confuse the public.
2. to think wrongly that somebody/something is somebody/something else
-> People often confuse me and my twin sister.
3. to make a subject more difficult to understand
-> His comments only served to confuse the issue further.

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connection

noun
[/kəˈnekʃn/]
1. something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.
-> A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the teenager.
2. the act of connecting or the state of being connected
-> Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease.
3. a point, especially in an electrical system, where two parts connect
-> There are good bus and train connections between the resort and major cities.
4. a train, bus or plane at a station or an airport that a passenger can take soon after getting off another in order to continue their journey
5. a means of travelling to another place
6. a person or an organization that you know and that can help or advise you in your social or professional life
7. people who are your relatives, but not members of your close family
8. for reasons connected with somebody/something
9. for reasons connected with something recently mentioned

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consent

noun
[/kənˈsent/]
1. permission to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
-> The written consent of a parent is required.
2. agreement about something
-> She was chosen as leader by common consent (= everyone agreed to the choice).
3. an official document giving permission for something
-> Your family, in effect, signs the consent for you.

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consent

verb
[/kənˈsent/]
1. to agree to something or give your permission for something
-> When she told them what she intended, they readily consented.

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consequence

noun [/ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/] 1. a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result -> Remember that actions have consequences. 2. importance -> Don't worry. It's of no consequence. 3. a game in which each player writes the first line of a story on a piece of paper and then passes it to the next player who writes the second line, and so on. Each player folds the paper so that the next player cannot see what is already written. The result is a number of crazy and often funny stories. The stories follow a pattern that always begins with the names of two people and ends with the sentence 'And the consequence was…’ 4. as a result of something kết quả

consequently

adverb [/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/] 1. as a result; therefore -> This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. do đó

conservative

noun [/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/] 1. a conservative person -> social/religious conservatives 2. a member or supporter of the British Conservative Party -> Senior Conservatives are opposed to the change. thận trọng

conserve

verb [/kənˈsɜːrv/] 1. to protect something and prevent it from being changed or destroyed -> new laws to conserve wildlife in the area 2. to use as little of something as possible so that it lasts a long time -> Help to conserve energy by insulating your home. bảo tồn

consider

verb [/kənˈsɪdər/] 1. to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision -> I'd like some time to consider. 2. to think of somebody/something in a particular way -> I consider her a friend. 3. to think about something, especially the feelings of other people, and be influenced by it when making a decision, etc. -> You should consider other people before you act. 4. to look carefully at somebody/something -> He stood there, considering the painting. 5. thinking carefully about all the facts, especially the problems or difficulties, of a situation 6. your opinion that is the result of careful thought coi như

consideration

noun [/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/] 1. the act of thinking carefully about something -> An employer is legally bound to give due consideration to the request. 2. something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding something -> The government's decision was obviously motivated by political considerations. 3. the quality of being sensitive towards others and thinking about their wishes and feelings -> Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. 4. a reward or payment for a service -> You can buy the books for a small consideration. 5. as payment for something 6. after thinking about something carefully and for a long time 7. to think about and include a particular thing or fact when you are forming an opinion or making a decision Sự xem xét

consist

verb [/kənˈsɪst/] bao gồm

consistent

adjective [/kənˈsɪstənt/] 1. always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. -> a consistent approach to the problem 2. happening in the same way and continuing for a period of time -> We have had enough of the party's consistent failure to come up with any new policies. 3. in agreement with something; not contradicting something -> The results are entirely consistent with our earlier research. 4. having different parts that all agree with each other -> a well-thought-out and consistent argument nhất quán

consistently

adverb [/kənˈsɪstəntli/] 1. always the same -> Her work has been of a consistently high standard. 2. in a way that does not change and continues for a period of time -> We have argued consistently for a change in the law. 3. in a way that has different parts that all agree with each other -> Studies have not consistently demonstrated any benefit. nhất quán

consolidate

verb [/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/] 1. to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue -> With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director. 2. to join things together into one; to be joined into one -> All the debts have been consolidated. củng cố

constitution

noun [/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃn/] 1. the system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country or an organization is governed by -> your right to vote under the constitution 2. the condition of a person’s body and how healthy it is -> to have a healthy/strong/weak constitution 3. the way something is formed or organized -> the genetic constitution of cells 4. the act of forming something -> He recommended the constitution of a review committee. cấu tạo

constitutional

adjective [/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənl/] 1. a short walk that people take because it is good for their health hiến pháp

constraint

noun [/kənˈstreɪnt/] 1. a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something -> constraints of time/money/space 2. strict control over the way that you behave or are allowed to behave -> At last we could relax and talk without constraint. hạn chế

construct

verb [/kənˈstrʌkt/] 1. to build or make something such as a road, building or machine -> The building was constructed in 1993. 2. to form something by putting different things together -> You must learn how to construct a logical argument. 3. to draw a line or shape according to the rules of mathematics -> to construct a triangle xây dựng

consultation

noun [/ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/] 1. the act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it -> a consultation document/paper/period/process 2. a formal meeting to discuss something -> There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 3. a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment -> A 30-minute consultation will cost £50. 4. the act of looking for information in a book, etc. -> There is a large collection of texts available for consultation on-screen. tư vấn

contain

verb [/kənˈteɪn/] 1. if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it -> This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. 2. to keep your feelings under control -> She was unable to contain her excitement. 3. to prevent something harmful from spreading or getting worse -> to contain an epidemic bao gồm

content

adjective [/kənˈtent/] 1. happy and satisfied with what you have -> He seemed more content, less bitter. 2. willing to do something -> I was content to wait. nội dung

content

noun [/ˈkɑːntent/] 1. the things that are contained in something -> He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. 2. the different sections that are contained in a book -> a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) 3. the subject matter of a book, speech, programme, etc. -> Her poetry has a good deal of political content. 4. the amount of a substance that is contained in something else -> food with a high fat content 5. the information or other material contained on a website or other digital media -> digital/video/online content nội dung

continually

adverb [/kənˈtɪnjuəli/] 1. in a way that is repeated many times so that it is annoying -> They argue continually about money. 2. in a way that continues without a break -> the need to adapt to new and continually changing circumstances liên tục

continue

verb [/kənˈtɪnjuː/] 1. to keep existing or happening without stopping -> If the current trend continues, that number will increase 165 per cent by 2050. 2. to keep doing something without stopping -> She wanted to continue working until she was 60. 3. to go or move further in the same direction -> The rough track continues, but it quickly disappears into undergrowth. 4. to remain in a particular job or condition -> She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. 5. to start or start something again after stopping for a time -> The story continues in our next issue. 6. to start speaking again after stopping -> Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. Tiếp tục

contrary

noun [/ˈkɑːntreri/] 1. the opposite fact, event or situation -> In the end the contrary was proved true: he was innocent and she was guilty. 2. used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one 3. used to emphasize that the opposite of what has been said is true 4. showing or proving the opposite trái ngược

contrast

noun [/ˈkɑːntræst/] 1. a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them -> The two cities make an interesting contrast. 2. a person or thing that is clearly different from somebody/something else -> The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better/worse than) what you did last week. 3. differences in colour or in light and dark, used in photographs and paintings to create a special effect -> The artist's use of contrast is masterly. 4. the amount of difference between light and dark in a photograph or the picture on a television screen -> Use this button to adjust the contrast. sự tương phản

contributor

noun [/kənˈtrɪbjətər/] 1. a person who writes articles for a magazine, book or website, or who talks on a radio or television programme or at a meeting -> a regular contributor to this magazine 2. a person or thing that provides money or goods to help pay for or support something -> Older people are important contributors to the economy. 3. something that helps to cause something -> Sulphur dioxide is a pollutant and a major contributor to acid rain. người đóng góp

control

noun [/kənˈtrəʊl/] 1. the power to make decisions about how a country, an area, an organization, etc. is run -> He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. 2. the ability to make somebody/something do what you want -> The party expects to gain control of the council in the next election. 3. the act of limiting or managing something; a method of doing this -> The teacher had no control over the children. 4. the switches and buttons, etc. that you use to operate a machine or a vehicle 5. a person, thing or group used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a scientific experiment; an experiment whose result is known, used for checking working methods 6. a place where orders are given or where checks are made; the people who work in this place 7. (on a computer keyboard) a key that you press when you want to perform a particular operation 8. to direct or manage an organization, an area or a situation 9. to be able to organize your life well and keep calm 10. to be or become impossible to manage or to control 11. to be being dealt with successfully 12. to succeed in dealing with something so that it does not cause any damage or hurt anyone điều khiển

control

verb [/kənˈtrəʊl/] 1. to have power over a person, company, country, etc. so that you are able to decide what they must do or how it is run 2. to limit something or make it happen in a particular way -> By the age of 21 he controlled the company. 3. to stop something from spreading or getting worse -> Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. 4. to make something such as a machine or system work in the way that you want it to 5. to manage to make yourself remain calm, even though you are upset or angry điều khiển

controversy

noun [/ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/] 1. public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, think is bad, or are shocked by -> to arouse/cause controversy tranh cãi

convenience

noun [/kənˈviːniəns/] 1. the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for somebody -> We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers. 2. something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable -> It was a great convenience to have the school so near. 3. at a time or a place that is suitable for somebody 4. as soon as possible sự tiện lợi

conventional

adjective [/kənˈvenʃənl/] 1. tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general; normal and ordinary, and perhaps not very interesting -> conventional behaviour/morality 2. following what is traditional or the way something has been done for a long time -> conventional methods/approaches 3. using the usual scientific methods of Western medicine such as artificial drugs and operations -> conventional medicine 4. not nuclear -> conventional forces/weapons 5. the view or belief that most people hold thông thường

conversation

noun [/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/] 1. an informal talk involving a small group of people or only two; the activity of talking in this way -> a phone conversation cuộc hội thoại

convict

verb [/kənˈvɪkt/] 1. to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime -> He was convicted of fraud. kết án

conviction

noun [/kənˈvɪkʃn/] 1. the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty -> He plans to appeal against his conviction. 2. a strong opinion or belief -> strong political/moral convictions 3. the quality of showing that you believe strongly in what you are saying -> ‘Not true!’ she said with conviction. 4. to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right lòng tin chắc, sự kết án, phán quyết

coordination

noun [/kəʊˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃn/] 1. the act of making parts of something, groups of people, etc. work together in an efficient and organized way -> The aim was to improve the coordination of services. 2. the ability to control your movements well -> You need good hand-eye coordination to play ball games. phối hợp

copy

noun [/ˈkɑːpi/] 1. a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art -> The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. 2. a single example of a book, newspaper, etc. of which many have been made -> The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. 3. written material that is to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc.; news or information that can be used in a newspaper article or advertisement -> The subeditors prepare the reporters' copy for the paper and write the headlines. 4. a copy of a document, etc. made by a machine that photographs and then prints -> Could I have ten copies of this page, please? 5. a book used by students for writing exercises, etc. in sao chép

copy

verb [/ˈkɑːpi/] 1. to make something that is exactly like something else -> He taught himself by copying paintings in the Louvre. 2. to write something exactly as it is written somewhere else -> The monks spent their days copying manuscripts. 3. to create an identical (= similar in every detail) version of data, a program, etc. so that you can use it again somewhere else -> The software has been illegally copied. 4. to behave or do something in the same way as somebody else -> She copies everything her sister does. 5. to cheat in an exam, school work, etc. by writing what somebody else has written and pretending it is your own work -> He was punished by his teacher for copying in the exam. 6. to make a photocopy of something -> Finally, the notes can be copied and distributed to the audience. sao chép

core

adjective [/kɔːr/] 1. most important; main or essential -> core subjects (= subjects that all the students have to study) such as English and mathematics 2. used to describe the most important or central beliefs, etc. of a person or group -> core beliefs/principles 3. used to describe the most important members of a group -> The team is built around a core group of players. cốt lõi

core

noun [/kɔːr/] 1. the most important or central part of something -> This report goes to the core of the argument. 2. the central part of an object -> the earth’s core 3. the hard central part of a fruit such as an apple, that contains the seeds -> an apple core 4. the muscles of the lower back and stomach area which help you to maintain good balance, etc. -> Your posture will improve as your core becomes stronger. 5. a small group of people who take part in a particular activity -> He gathered a small core of advisers around him. 6. so that the whole of a thing or a person is affected cốt lõi

correspondence

noun [/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/] 1. the letters, emails, etc. a person sends and receives -> personal/private correspondence 2. the activity of writing letters -> I refused to enter into any correspondence (= to exchange letters) with him about it. 3. a connection between two things; the fact of two things being similar -> There is a close correspondence between the two extracts. thư tín

cottage

noun [/ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/] 1. a small house, especially in the country -> a thatched cottage ngôi nhà tranh

counsellor

noun [/ˈkaʊnsələr/] 1. a person who has been trained to advise people with problems, especially personal problems -> I went to see a debt counsellor and she agreed to come to the bank with me. 2. a lawyer 3. a person who is in charge of young people at a summer camp cố vấn

countless

adjective [/ˈkaʊntləs/] 1. very many; too many to be counted or mentioned -> I've warned her countless times. vô số

county

noun [/ˈkaʊnti/] 1. one of a number of areas that some countries are divided into, each with its own local government -> rural counties west of the Mississippi quận

cousin

noun [/ˈkʌzn/] 1. a child of your aunt or uncle -> She's my cousin. 2. a person who is in your wider family but who is not closely related to you -> She's some sort of cousin, I think. 3. a way of describing people from another country who are similar in some way to people in your own country -> our American cousins 4. a way of describing things that are similar or related in some way -> Asian elephants are smaller than their African cousins. anh em họ

coverage

noun [/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/] 1. the reporting of news and sport in the media -> media/newspaper/press coverage 2. the range or quality of information that is included in a book or course of study, on television, etc. -> magazines with extensive coverage of diet and health topics 3. the amount of something that something provides; the extent to which something covers an area or a group of people -> Immunization coverage against fatal diseases has increased to 99 per cent in some countries. 4. protection that an insurance company provides by promising to pay you money if a particular event happens -> insurance coverage phủ sóng

covered

adjective [/ˈkʌvərd/] 1. having a layer or amount of something on it -> His face was covered in blood. 2. having a roof over it -> a covered walkway/bridge 3. having a layer of the thing mentioned on or around something -> chocolate-covered banana slices đề cập

cow

noun [/kaʊ/] 1. a large animal kept on farms to produce milk or beef -> to milk a cow 2. the female of the elephant, whale and some other large animals 3. an offensive word for a woman who you do not like 4. an unpleasant person, thing or situation 5. to become very angry or anxious about something 6. for a very long time; forever con bò

crack

verb [/kræk/] 1. to break without dividing into separate parts; to break something in this way -> This entertainer can crack wise with the best of them. 2. to break open or into pieces; to break something in this way -> The ice cracked as I stepped onto it. 3. to hit something/somebody in a short hard manner -> A chunk of the cliff had cracked off in a storm. 4. to make a sharp sound; to make something do this 5. if your voice cracks, it changes in depth, volume, etc. suddenly and in a way that you cannot control 6. to no longer be able to function normally because of pressure 7. to find the solution to a problem, etc; to find the way to do something difficult 8. to find a way of stopping or defeating a criminal or an enemy 9. to open a bottle, especially of wine, and drink it 10. to tell a joke 11. to use your authority or power to make somebody work very hard, usually by treating them in a strict way 12. to make jokes 13. to begin immediately and work quickly 14. a difficult problem or situation to deal with 15. not as good as people say 16. to use more force than is necessary nứt

craft

noun [/kræft/] 1. an activity involving a special skill at making things with your hands -> traditional crafts like basket-weaving 2. all the skills needed for a particular activity -> chefs who learned their craft in top hotels 3. skill in making people believe what you want them to believe -> He knew how to win by craft and diplomacy what he could not gain by force. 4. a boat or ship -> Hundreds of small craft bobbed around the liner as it steamed into the harbour. 5. an aircraft or spacecraft thủ công

cream

adjective [/kriːm/] 1. between yellow and white in colour -> a cream linen suit kem

create

verb [/kriˈeɪt/] 1. to make something happen or exist -> Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. 2. to produce a particular feeling or impression -> He's eager to create a good impression at work. 3. to give somebody a particular rank or title -> The government has created eight new peers. 4. to be noticed and have an impact tạo nên

creative

adjective [/kriˈeɪtɪv/] 1. involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art -> a course on creative writing (= writing stories, plays and poems) 2. having the skill and ability to produce something new, especially a work of art; showing this ability -> She's very creative—she writes poetry and paints. sáng tạo

credibility

noun [/ˌkredəˈbɪləti/] 1. the quality that somebody/something has that makes people believe or trust them -> to gain/lack/lose credibility sự uy tín

credit

noun [/ˈkredɪt/] 1. an arrangement that you make, with a shop for example, to pay later for something you buy -> Your honesty does you great credit. 2. money that you borrow from a bank; a loan -> to get credit 3. the status of being trusted to pay back money to somebody who lends it to you -> Her credit isn't good anywhere now. 4. money that you have in your bank account; if you or your bank account are in credit, there is money in the account 5. a sum of money paid into a bank account; a record of the payment 6. the right to use a service up to a certain limit, paid for in advance 7. a payment that somebody has a right to for a particular reason 8. praise or approval because you are responsible for something good that has happened 9. a person or thing whose qualities or achievements are praised and who therefore earns respect for somebody/something else 10. the act of mentioning somebody who worked on a project such as a film or a television programme 11. a film, play, television programme, etc. that somebody has worked on 12. a unit of study at a college or university (in the US, also at a school); the fact of having successfully completed a unit of study 13. if something does credit to a person or an organization, they deserve to be praised for it 14. to give somebody the praise they deserve, even if you do not really want to 15. to have achieved something 16. used to introduce the good points about somebody/something, especially after the bad points have been mentioned 17. making somebody deserve praise or respect tín dụng

crime

noun [/kraɪm/] 1. activities that involve breaking the law -> This month's figures show an increase in violent crime. 2. an illegal act or activity that can be punished by law -> There is no proof that she committed a crime (= did something illegal). 3. an act that you think is morally wrong or is a big mistake -> It's a crime to waste so much money. tội phạm

criminal

adjective [/ˈkrɪmɪnl/] 1. connected with or involving crime -> It should be a criminal offence to inflict cruelty on any wild animal. 2. connected to the laws that deal with crime -> the criminal justice system 3. morally wrong -> This is a criminal waste of resources. tội phạm

criminal

noun [/ˈkrɪmɪnl/] 1. a person who commits a crime -> a convicted criminal tội phạm

crisis

noun [/ˈkraɪsɪs/] 1. a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made -> an economic/a financial crisis 2. a time when a problem, a bad situation or an illness is at its worst point -> Their marriage has reached crisis point. khủng hoảng

criterion

noun [/kraɪˈtɪriən/] 1. a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made -> The main criterion is value for money. tiêu chuẩn

critic

noun [/ˈkrɪtɪk/] 1. a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc. -> a film/an art/a music critic 2. a person who expresses dislike of somebody/something and talks about their bad qualities, especially publicly -> She has become one of the ruling party's most outspoken critics. nhà phê bình

critical

adjective [/ˈkrɪtɪkl/] 1. saying what you think is bad about somebody/something 2. extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it -> You should just ignore any critical comments. 3. serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous 4. involving making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something 5. according to the judgement of critics of art, music, literature, etc. phê bình

criticism

noun [/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/] 1. the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval -> to draw/face/receive criticism 2. the work or activity of making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something, especially books, music, etc. -> She has written several works of literary criticism. sự chỉ trích

crowd

noun [/kraʊd/] 1. a large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game -> He pushed his way through the crowd. 2. a particular group of people -> Bob introduced her to some of the usual crowd (= people who often meet each other). 3. ordinary people, not special or unusual in any way -> We all like to think we stand out from the crowd (= are different from and better than other people). đám đông

crucial

adjective [/ˈkruːʃl/] 1. extremely important, because it will affect other things -> The next few weeks are going to be crucial. chủ yếu

crude

adjective [/kruːd/] 1. in its natural state, before it has been processed or refined -> crude oil/metal 2. not changed or corrected -> the crude mortality rate 3. offensive or rude, especially about sex -> crude jokes/language 4. simple and not very accurate but giving a general idea of something -> In crude terms, a heart attack is a plumbing problem in blood vessels around the heart. 5. simply made, not showing much skill or attention to detail -> a crude drawing of a face thô

cruise

noun [/kruːz/] 1. a journey by ship or boat, visiting different places, especially as a holiday -> I'd love to go on a round-the-world cruise. du thuyền

cry

noun [/kraɪ/] 1. a loud sound without words that expresses a strong feeling -> to give a cry of anguish/despair/pain/joy/alarm, etc. 2. a loud shout -> With a cry of ‘Stop thief!’ he ran after the boy. 3. the sound made by a bird or an animal -> the cry of gulls circling overhead 4. a demand or request for something that is needed immediately -> Her behaviour at school was really a cry for help. 5. an action or a period of crying -> I felt a lot better after a good long cry. 6. a word or phrase that expresses a group’s beliefs and calls people to action -> a battle cry 7. a very different experience from something 8. strong public protest about something 9. talking or shouting loudly and in an enthusiastic way khóc

culture

noun [/ˈkʌltʃər/] 1. the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a particular country or group 2. a country, group, etc. with its own beliefs, etc. -> African/American/European/Islamic culture 3. art, music, literature, etc., thought of as a group -> The children are taught to respect different cultures. 4. the beliefs and attitudes about something that people in a particular group or organization share 5. the growing of plants or producing of particular animals in order to get a particular substance or crop from them 6. a group of cells or bacteria, especially one taken from a person or an animal and grown for medical or scientific study, or to produce food; the process of obtaining and growing these cells văn hoá

cup

noun [/kʌp/] 1. a small container that is like a bowl in shape, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc. -> He filled the cup with water. 2. the contents of a cup -> She drank the whole cup. 3. a gold or silver cup on a stem, often with two handles, that is given as a prize in a competition -> She's won several cups for skating. 4. a sports competition in which a cup is given as a prize -> the World Cup 5. a unit for measuring quantity used in cooking mainly in the US; a metal or plastic container used to measure this quantity -> two cups of flour and half a cup of butter 6. a thing that has the shape of a cup -> an egg cup 7. one of the two parts of a bra that cover the breasts -> a C cup 8. a drink made from wine mixed with, for example, fruit juice 9. the hole on the green, or the metal container inside it, that you must get the ball into 10. a piece of plastic that a man wears over his sex organs to protect them while he is playing a sport 11. having drunk too much alcohol 12. not what somebody likes or is interested in 13. nothing is completely certain until it really happens because things can easily go wrong tách

cure

noun [/kjʊr/] 1. a medicine or medical treatment that cures an illness -> the search for a cure for cancer 2. the act of curing somebody of an illness or the process of being cured -> Doctors cannot effect a cure if the disease has spread too far. 3. something that will solve a problem, improve a bad situation, etc. -> a cure for poverty 4. it is better to stop something bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened sự chữa bệnh

curly

adjective [/ˈkɜːrli/] 1. having a lot of curls or a curved shape -> long curly hair quăn

current

adjective [/ˈkɜːrənt/] 1. happening now; of the present time -> The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at current prices. 2. being used by or accepted by most people -> words that are no longer current hiện hành

currently

adverb [/ˈkɜːrəntli/] 1. at the present time -> The hourly charge is currently £35. Hiện nay

curriculum

noun [/kəˈrɪkjələm/] 1. the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc. -> The school curriculum should be as broad as possible. chương trình giảng dạy

curtain

noun [/ˈkɜːrtn/] 1. a piece of cloth that is hung to cover a window -> to draw/pull/close the curtains (= to pull them across the window so they cover it) 2. a very thin piece of cloth that you hang at a window and that allows light to enter but stops people outside from being able to see inside 3. a piece of cloth that is hung up as a screen in a room or around a bed, for example -> a shower curtain 4. a piece of thick, heavy cloth that hangs in front of the stage in the theatre -> The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). 5. a thing that covers, hides or protects something -> a curtain of rain/smoke 6. to be a situation without hope or that you cannot escape from 7. to finish or mark the end of something tấm màn

customer

noun [/ˈkʌstəmər/] 1. a person or an organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business -> marketing strategies to target potential customers 2. used after an adjective to describe a particular type of person -> an awkward customer khách hàng

dad

noun [/dæd/] 1. father -> That's my dad over there. 2. financial support from your parents, especially when you are an adult bố

daily

adjective [/ˈdeɪli/] 1. happening, done or produced every day -> Many people still read a daily newspaper. 2. connected with one day’s work -> They charge a daily rate. 3. the basic things that you need to live, especially food hằng ngày

dancing

noun [/ˈdænsɪŋ/] 1. moving your body to music -> There was music and dancing till two in the morning. khiêu vũ

dare

verb [/der/] 1. to be brave enough to do something -> She said it as loudly as she dared. 2. to persuade somebody to do something dangerous, difficult or embarrassing so that they can show that they are not afraid -> Go on! Take it! I dare you. 3. used to tell somebody strongly not to do something 4. used to show that you are angry about something that somebody has done 5. used when you are saying that something is likely dám

dark

noun [/dɑːrk/] 1. the lack of light in a place, especially because it is night -> Try to get home before dark. 2. an amount of something that is dark in colour -> Are the children afraid of the dark? 3. after/before the sun goes down and it is night 4. knowing nothing about something 5. an action or a risk that you take without knowing anything about the activity or what the result will be 6. a guess; something you do without knowing what the result will be 7. to pretend not to be afraid tối tăm

data

noun [/ˈdeɪtə/] 1. facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions -> We collected publicly available data over a 10-day period. 2. information that is stored by a computer -> All this data is stored on hundreds of servers in San Francisco. 3. a person, book, etc. that can give you a lot of information on a particular subject dữ liệu

dawn

noun [/dɔːn/] 1. the time of day when light first appears -> They start work at dawn. 2. the beginning or first signs of something -> the dawn of civilization/time/history 3. very early in the morning 4. the moment in the early hours of the morning when it begins to get light bình minh

day

noun [/deɪ/] 1. a period of 24 hours -> ‘What day is it today?’ ‘Monday.’ 2. the time between when it becomes light in the morning and when it becomes dark in the evening -> What a beautiful day! 3. the hours of the day when you are active, working, etc., not sleeping -> a seven-hour working day 4. a particular period of time or history -> in Queen Victoria’s day 5. a particular period in somebody's life or career -> I have many happy memories from my student days. 6. part of your normal working life and not unusual 7. very soon 8. used to introduce the most important fact after everything has been considered 9. in the past 10. at a particular time in the past 11. the moment in the early hours of the morning when it begins to get light 12. to decide or agree to stop doing something 13. to be successful against somebody/something 14. easy to see or understand 15. each day repeatedly (used especially when something is boring or annoying) 16. all the time; continuously 17. all the time; a little at a time and gradually 18. every day for a long period of time 19. the time when somebody will have to deal with the result of something that they have done wrong, or be punished for something bad that they have done 20. a person or thing will not continue to live, exist or be successful for much longer 21. to spend the last part of your life in a particular state or place 22. everyone has good luck or success at some point in their life 23. the time when you have to do something difficult or unpleasant 24. the amount of fruit or vegetables that some organizations say you should eat in order to be healthy 25. from the beginning 26. with no thoughts or plans for the future 27. if a situation changes from day to day, it changes often 28. if a situation changes from one day to the next, it is uncertain and not likely to stay the same each day 29. beginning on that day; from that time 30. used to say that you prefer a particular thing or person to the one that has just been mentioned 31. a helpful, kind thing that you do 32. an earlier period of time in your life or in history that is seen as better/worse than the present 33. to no longer be successful, powerful, etc. 34. a friendly way of saying goodbye, especially to customers 35. to be in poor condition 36. (used when talking about somebody’s age) at least 37. used when you are very surprised at something you have never heard or seen before 38. when you have had time to think calmly about something; in the morning when things are clearer 39. during the part of somebody’s life when they were most successful, famous, etc. 40. when somebody was young 41. a long time ago in the past 42. now, in the modern world 43. used to say that it is too soon to be sure how a situation will develop 44. used when several bad or unpleasant things happen on the same day 45. after the time when an action could be successful 46. the whole length of the day 47. used to say that although you have failed or had a bad experience, you will continue 48. to make somebody feel very happy on a particular day 49. to make a particular activity that you enjoy last for a whole day/evening instead of only part of it 50. all the time; continuously 51. a person or thing that makes people excited for a short time but does not last very long 52. to refuse to speak to somebody because you do not like or respect them 53. to not have much time 54. during a particular period of time when somebody lived 55. of the present time 56. that is served on a particular day in a restaurant 57. used to emphasize what you are saying when you are surprised, shocked or annoyed 58. at some time in the future, or on a particular day in the past 59. before a long time has passed 60. a day when there are a lot of mistakes and a lot of things go wrong 61. common, popular or suitable at a particular time or for a particular occasion 62. recently 63. to say hello to somebody and have a short conversation with them 64. very obvious 65. used to say that a complicated task will take a long time and should not be rushed 66. the time when you are young and do not have much experience of life 67. to prevent failure or defeat, when this seems certain to happen 68. to save something, especially money, for a time when you will really need it 69. at an unknown time in the future 70. to not think about what will happen in the future 71. used when you are saying that something is very unlikely to happen 72. used to talk about the present, especially when you are comparing it with the past 73. used to suggest that a time in the past was happier or better than now 74. exactly 75. even now, when a lot of time has passed ngày

deadly

adjective [/ˈdedli/] 1. causing or likely to cause death -> a deadly weapon/disease 2. extreme; complete -> I'm in deadly earnest. 3. extremely effective, so that no defence is possible -> His aim is deadly (= so accurate that he can kill easily). 4. very boring -> The lecture was absolutely deadly. 5. like a dead person; suggesting death chết người

dear

adjective [/dɪr/] 1. used at the beginning of a letter before the name or title of the person that you are writing to -> Dear Sir or Madam 2. loved by or important to somebody -> He's one of my dearest friends. 3. used in speech or writing to address somebody in a polite or friendly way -> Martin, my dear fellow… 4. expensive; costing a lot of money -> Everything's so dear now, isn't it? 5. having a lot of importance and interest for somebody 6. used to describe somebody in a way that shows love 7. as hard or as fast as possible 8. to hold somebody/something very tightly because you are afraid 9. to care very much for somebody/something; to value somebody/something highly 10. your close family and friends Thân mến

dear

exclamation [/dɪr/] 1. used in expressions that show that you are surprised, upset, annoyed or worried -> Oh dear! I think I've lost my purse! Thân mến

debate

noun [/dɪˈbeɪt/] 1. a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue. -> the first ever televised presidential debate 2. an argument or a discussion expressing different opinions -> The issue has sparked debate across the industry. tranh luận

debut

noun [/deɪˈbjuː/] 1. the first public appearance of a performer or sports player -> He will make his debut for the first team this week. ra mắt

decision

noun [/dɪˈsɪʒn/] 1. a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do -> I think I've made the right decision. 2. the process of deciding something -> The moment of decision had arrived. 3. the ability to decide something clearly and quickly -> This is not a job for someone who lacks decision. 4. to not decide or make a judgement about something until a later time phán quyết

decisive

adjective [/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/] 1. very important for the final result of a particular situation -> a decisive factor/victory/battle 2. able to decide something quickly and with confidence -> decisive management quyết định

deck

noun [/dek/] 1. the top outside floor of a ship or boat -> I was the only person on deck at that time of night. 2. one of the floors of a ship or a bus -> the upper/lower/main deck of a ship 3. a floor or platform similar to the deck of a ship -> There is an open-air observation deck on the building's top floor. 4. a complete set of 52 playing cards 5. a wooden floor that is built outside the back of a house where you can sit and relax -> After dinner we sat out on the deck. 6. a part of a sound system that records and/or plays sounds on a disc or tape -> a cassette/tape deck 7. a set of slides (= pages created on a computer that contain text and images) that are used to accompany a person’s presentation -> Three slides into my 35-slide deck, they asked me to turn off the projector. 8. everyone helps or must help, especially in a difficult situation 9. to prepare for an activity, event, etc. by removing anything that is not essential to it 10. to fall to the ground boong tàu

declaration

noun [/ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/] 1. an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement -> to issue/sign a declaration 2. a written or spoken statement, especially about what people feel or believe -> a declaration of love/faith/guilt 3. an official written statement giving information -> a declaration of income 4. an official announcement of the number of votes each candidate has received in an election -> The declaration of the poll will take place tomorrow morning. 5. the act of ending an innings before all your players have batted -> After England's declaration at 379 for 6, they overwhelmed their hapless opponents. tuyên ngôn

decline

noun [/dɪˈklaɪn/] 1. a continuous decrease in the number, value, quality, etc. of something -> There has been a 5 per cent decline in student numbers. sự suy sụp

decline (v)

verb [/dɪˈklaɪn/] 1. to become smaller, fewer, weaker, etc. -> Support for the party continues to decline. 2. to refuse politely to accept or to do something -> I offered to give them a lift but they declined. 3. if a noun, an adjective or a pronoun declines, it has different forms according to whether it is the subject or the object of a verb, whether it is in the singular or plural, etc. When you decline a noun, etc., you list these forms. sự suy sụp

decorate

verb [/ˈdekəreɪt/] 1. to make something look more attractive by putting things on it -> They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. 2. to put paint, wallpaper, etc. on the walls and ceilings of a room or house -> I hate decorating. 3. to be placed on something in order to make it look more attractive -> Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. 4. to give somebody an award or medal as a sign of respect for something they have done -> She was decorated for her efforts during the war. trang trí

deem

verb [/diːm/] 1. to have a particular opinion about somebody/something -> The evening was deemed a great success. cho là

deep

adverb [/diːp/] 1. a long way below the surface of something or a long way inside or into something -> Dig deeper! 2. if you know something deep down, you know your true feelings about something, although you may not admit them to yourself -> He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. 3. if something is true deep down, it is really like that, although it may not be obvious to people 4. to search for information in a careful and detailed way 5. to try hard to provide the money, equipment, etc. that is needed 6. to spend a lot of your own money on something 7. to be felt in a strong way, especially for a long time 8. a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings sâu

deeply

adverb [/ˈdiːpli/] 1. very; very much -> She is deeply religious. 2. used with some verbs to show that something is done in a very complete way -> to breathe/inhale deeply (= filling your lungs with air) 3. to a depth that is quite a long way from the surface of something -> to drill deeply into the wood sâu sắc

defeat

noun [/dɪˈfiːt/] 1. failure to win or to be successful -> The party faces defeat in the election. 2. the act of winning a victory over somebody/something -> The army inflicted a heavy defeat on rebel forces. 3. to win something even though it seemed up until the last moment that you would lose đánh bại

defeat

verb [/dɪˈfiːt/] 1. to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc. -> He defeated the champion in three sets. 2. to stop something from being successful -> They are united in their determination to defeat global terrorism. 3. if something defeats you, you cannot understand it -> The instruction manual completely defeated me. đánh bại

defect

noun [/ˈdiːfekt/] 1. a fault in something or in the way it has been made that means that it is not perfect -> a defect in the glass 2. a physical problem with part of somebody’s body or the way that it works -> a speech defect khuyết điểm

definition

noun [/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/] 1. an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary -> The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions. 2. what an idea means -> What's your definition of happiness? 3. the act of saying what a word or an idea means -> The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition. 4. the quality of being clear and easy to see; the ability of a device to give clear images -> The clarity and definition of the images are excellent. sự định nghĩa

defy

verb [/dɪˈfaɪ/] 1. to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc. -> I wouldn't have dared to defy my teachers. 2. to be impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc. -> a political move that defies explanation 3. to successfully resist something to a very unusual degree -> The baby boy defied all the odds and survived (= stayed alive when it seemed certain that he would die). 4. used to say that somebody should try to do something, as a way of emphasizing that you think it is impossible to do it thách thức

delay

verb [/dɪˈleɪ/] 1. to make somebody/something late or force them to do something more slowly -> My flight was delayed. 2. to not do something until a later time or to make something happen at a later time -> Don't delay—call us today! trì hoãn

delegate

noun [/ˈdelɪɡət/] 1. a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them -> Congress delegates rejected the proposals. 2. a person who attends a conference -> The conference was attended by delegates from 56 countries. đại biểu

delegation

noun [/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn/] 1. a group of people who represent the views of an organization, a country, etc. -> the Dutch delegation to the United Nations 2. the process of giving somebody work or responsibilities that would usually be yours -> delegation of authority/decision-making phái đoàn

deliberately

adverb [/dɪˈlɪbərətli/] 1. done in a way that was planned, not by chance -> She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. 2. slowly and carefully -> He packed up his possessions slowly and deliberately. thong thả

delicate

adjective [/ˈdelɪkət/] 1. easily damaged or broken -> delicate china teacups 2. not strong and easily becoming ill -> a delicate child/constitution 3. small and having a beautiful shape or appearance -> his delicate hands 4. made or formed in a very careful and detailed way -> the delicate mechanisms of a clock 5. showing or needing careful or sensitive treatment -> I admired your delicate handling of the situation. 6. light and pleasant; not strong -> a delicate fragrance/flavour thanh tú

delicious

adjective [/dɪˈlɪʃəs/] 1. having a very pleasant taste or smell -> Who cooked this? It's absolutely delicious. 2. extremely pleasant -> the delicious coolness of the breeze thơm ngon

delight

verb [/dɪˈlaɪt/] 1. to give somebody a lot of pleasure and joy -> This news will delight his fans all over the world. Hân hoan

delighted

adjective [/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/] 1. very pleased -> a delighted smile vui mừng

deliver

verb [/dɪˈlɪvər/] 1. to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to -> We expected great things of the England team, but on the day they simply failed to deliver the goods. 2. to give or send information or ideas to somebody -> I get my food delivered from the supermarket to save time. 3. to give a speech, talk, performance, etc. or to make an official statement -> The number of women delivering their babies in hospital increased. 4. to do what you promised to do or what you are expected to do; to produce or provide what people expect you to 5. to take somebody somewhere; to give somebody into somebody else's care or control 6. to help a woman to give birth to a baby 7. to give birth to a baby 8. to throw or aim something 9. to rescue somebody from something bad 10. to do what you have promised to do or what people expect or want you to do 11. definite, because all the legal documents have been signed giao

delivery

noun [/dɪˈlɪvəri/] 1. the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to -> Allow 28 days for delivery. 2. the act of making a service or information available to people -> the delivery of public services 3. the process of giving birth to a baby -> an easy/a difficult delivery 4. the way in which somebody speaks, sings a song, etc. in public -> The beautiful poetry was ruined by her poor delivery. 5. a ball that is thrown, especially in cricket or baseball -> a fast delivery 6. a system of paying for goods when they are delivered vận chuyển

demand

noun [/dɪˈmænd/] 1. a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs -> a demand for higher pay 2. things that somebody/something makes you do, especially things that are difficult, make you tired, worried, etc. -> Juggling the demands of work and family is never easy. 3. the desire or need of customers for goods or services that they want to buy or use -> Demand is exceeding supply. 4. because a lot of people have asked for something 5. wanted by a lot of people 6. done or happening whenever somebody asks yêu cầu

democracy

noun [/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/] 1. a system of government in which the people of a country can vote to elect their representatives -> parliamentary democracy 2. a country that has this system of government -> Western democracies 3. fair and equal treatment of everyone in an organization, etc., and their right to take part in making decisions -> the fight for justice and democracy nền dân chủ

democratic

adjective [/ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/] 1. controlled by representatives who are elected by the people of a country; connected with this system -> a democratic country 2. based on the principle that all members have an equal right to be involved in running an organization, etc. -> democratic participation 3. based on the principle that all members of society are equal rather than divided by money or social class -> a democratic society 4. connected with the Democratic Party in the US -> the Democratic senator from Oregon dân chủ

dense

adjective [/dens/] 1. containing a lot of people, things, plants, etc. with little space between them -> a dense crowd/forest 2. difficult to see through -> dense fog/smoke/fumes 3. stupid -> How can you be so dense? 4. difficult to understand because it contains a lot of information -> a dense piece of writing 5. heavy in relation to its size -> Less dense substances move upwards to form a crust. ngu độn

density

noun [/ˈdensəti/] 1. the quality of being dense; the degree to which something is dense -> The population density in this city is very high. 2. how thick a solid, liquid or gas is, measured by its mass per unit of volume -> the density of a gas 3. the amount of space available on a disk for recording data Tỉ trọng

departure

noun [/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/] 1. an act of leaving a place -> His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. 2. a plane, train, etc. leaving a place at a particular time -> arrivals and departures 3. the part of an airport where you go before catching a plane -> There were long delays and queues in departures. 4. an action that is different from what is usual or expected -> Their latest single represents a new departure for the band. 5. a place where a journey starts 6. an idea, a theory or an event that is used to start a discussion, an activity, etc. sự khởi hành

depict

verb [/dɪˈpɪkt/] 1. to show an image of somebody/something in a picture -> a painting depicting the Virgin and Child 2. to describe something in words, or give an impression of something in words or with a picture -> The novel depicts French society in the 1930s. miêu tả

deployment

noun [/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/] 1. the act of moving soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action -> the deployment of peacekeeping forces 2. the act of using something effectively -> the deployment of resources/staff triển khai

deposit

noun [/dɪˈpɑːzɪt/] 1. a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment -> With interest rates so low, there is little point in having cash on deposit. 2. a sum of money that is paid by somebody when they rent something and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting -> They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. 3. a sum of money that is paid into a bank account -> to pay a deposit 4. (in the British political system) the amount of money that a candidate in an election to Parliament has to pay, and that is returned if he/she gets enough votes -> Deposits can be made at any branch. 5. a layer of a substance that has formed naturally underground -> All the other candidates lost their deposits. 6. a layer of a substance that has been left somewhere, especially by a river, flood, etc., or is found at the bottom of a liquid 7. placed in a deposit account tiền gửi

deposit

verb [/dɪˈpɑːzɪt/] 1. to put money into a bank account 2. to pay a sum of money as the first part of a larger payment; to pay a sum of money that you will get back if you return in good condition something that you have rented -> Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. 3. to put or lay somebody/something down in a particular place 4. to leave a layer of something on the surface of something, especially gradually and over a period of time 5. to put something valuable or important in a place where it will be safe tiền gửi

depressing

adjective [/dɪˈpresɪŋ/] 1. making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm -> a depressing sight/thought/experience chán nản

deprive

verb [/dɪˈpraɪv/] tước đoạt

describe

verb [/dɪˈskraɪb/] 1. to say what somebody/something is like -> The next section describes our findings in detail. 2. to make a movement that has a particular shape; to form a particular shape -> The shark described a circle around the shoal of fish. mô tả

description

noun [/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/] 1. a piece of writing or speech that says what somebody/something is like; the act of writing or saying in words what somebody/something is like -> Follow the link below for a more detailed description. 2. of some, etc. type -> In the bay were boats of every description. 3. to be like a particular person or thing 4. to be too extreme, horrible, etc. to believe/describe Sự miêu tả

designate

verb [/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/] 1. to say officially that somebody/something has a particular character or name; to describe somebody/something in a particular way -> This area has been designated (as) a National Park. 2. to choose or name somebody for a particular job or position -> The director is allowed to designate his/her successor. 3. to show something using a particular mark or sign -> The different types are designated by the letters A, B and C. chỉ định

designer

noun [/dɪˈzaɪnər/] 1. a person whose job is to decide how things such as clothes, furniture, tools, etc. will look or work by making drawings, plans or patterns -> one of the country's top fashion designers nhà thiết kế

desire

verb [/dɪˈzaɪər/] 1. to want something; to wish for something -> We all desire health and happiness. 2. to be sexually attracted to somebody -> He still desired her. 3. to be bad or unacceptable sự mong muốn

desk

noun [/desk/] 1. a piece of furniture like a table, often with drawers (= parts like boxes in it with handles on the front for pulling them open), that you sit at to read, write, work, etc. -> I spend all day sitting at a desk. 2. a place where you can get information or be served at an airport, a hotel, etc. -> There was a long queue at the check-in desk. 3. an office at a newspaper, television company, etc. that deals with a particular subject -> the sports desk bàn làm việc

despite

preposition [/dɪˈspaɪt/] 1. used to show that something happened or is true although something else might have happened to prevent it -> Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. 2. used to show that somebody did not intend to do the thing mentioned -> He had to laugh despite himself. cho dù

destruction

noun [/dɪˈstrʌkʃn/] 1. the act of destroying something; the process of being destroyed -> the destruction of the rainforests sự phá hủy

destructive

adjective [/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/] 1. causing destruction or damage -> The war demonstrated the destructive power of modern weapons. 2. negative or not helpful -> destructive behaviour/impulses/tendencies phá hoại

detail

verb [/ˈdiːteɪl/] 1. to give a list of facts or all the available information about something 2. to give an official order to somebody, especially a soldier, to do a particular task -> The brochure details all the hotels in the area and their facilities. 3. to clean a car carefully and completely chi tiết

detective

noun [/dɪˈtektɪv/] 1. a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals -> a police/homicide/undercover detective 2. a person employed by somebody to find out information about somebody/something thám tử

device

noun [/dɪˈvaɪs/] 1. an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job -> a tracking/recording/listening device 2. a piece of computer equipment, especially a small one such as a smartphone -> You can store thousands of photos on your device. 3. a bomb or weapon that will explode -> A powerful device exploded outside the station. 4. a method of doing something that produces a particular result or effect -> Targeted advertising on social media is very successful as a marketing device. 5. a plan or trick that is used to get something that somebody wants -> The report was a device used to hide rather than reveal problems. 6. a form of words that is intended to produce a particular effect in speech or writing -> a rhetorical device 7. to leave somebody alone to do as they wish, and not tell them what to do thiết bị

dictionary

noun [/ˈdɪkʃəneri/] 1. a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language -> a Spanish-English dictionary 2. a book that explains the words that are used in a particular subject -> a dictionary of mathematics 3. a list of words in electronic form, for example stored in a computer’s spellchecker từ điển

differently

adverb [/ˈdɪfrəntli/] 1. in a different way from somebody/something -> Boys and girls may behave differently. khác nhau

directory

noun [/dəˈrektəri/] 1. a book or electronic resource containing lists of information, usually in alphabetical order, for example people’s phone numbers or the names and addresses of businesses in a particular area -> a telephone/trade directory 2. a file containing a group of other files or programs in a computer 3. a board in an organization or large store listing the names of departments and where to find them -> There's a store directory over there. danh mục

dirt

noun [/dɜːrt/] 1. any substance that makes something dirty, for example dust, soil or mud -> His clothes were covered in dirt. 2. loose earth or soil -> He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. 3. unpleasant or harmful information about somebody that could be used to damage their reputation, career, etc. -> Do you have any dirt on the new guy? 4. solid waste matter from the body -> dog dirt 5. to discover and reveal information about somebody that could damage them 6. to tell people unkind or unpleasant things about somebody, especially about their private life 7. to criticize or say bad things about somebody in public, in a way that is unfair 8. to accept bad treatment and being made to feel small or stupid 9. to treat somebody with no respect at all bụi bẩn

disabled

adjective [/dɪsˈeɪbld/] 1. having a condition that makes it difficult for you to do some things that most other people can do -> physically/developmentally/intellectually disabled 2. people who are disabled -> caring for the sick, elderly and disabled tàn tật

disagree

verb [/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/] 1. if two people disagree or one person disagrees with another about something, they have a different opinion about it -> Even friends disagree sometimes. 2. if statements or reports disagree, they give different information -> The results of the two approaches disagree. 3. if two people agree to differ/disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something, but they decide not to discuss it any longer không đồng ý

disappoint

verb [/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/] 1. to make somebody feel sad because something that they hope for or expect to happen does not happen or is not as good as they hoped -> Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. 2. to prevent something that somebody hopes for from becoming a reality -> The new government had soon disappointed the hopes of many of its supporters. thất vọng

disappointment

noun [/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/] 1. the feeling of being sad because something has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected or hoped -> Book early for the show to avoid disappointment. 2. a person or thing that is disappointing -> a bitter/major disappointment sự thất vọng

disc

noun [/dɪsk/] 1. a thin flat round object -> He wears an identity disc around his neck. 2. a CD or DVD -> This disc contains lots of extra features, including an interview with the director. 3. a disk for a computer -> He inserted the disc into the machine. 4. a record (= a thin round piece of plastic on which music, etc. is recorded) -> I have an old vinyl disc of her singing. 5. a structure made of cartilage between the bones of the back đĩa

disclose

verb [/dɪsˈkləʊz/] 1. to give somebody information about something, especially something that was previously secret -> The spokesman refused to disclose details of the takeover to the press. 2. to allow something that was hidden to be seen -> The door swung open, disclosing a long dark passage. tiết lộ

disclosure

noun [/dɪsˈkləʊʒər/] 1. the act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private -> the newspaper’s disclosure of defence secrets 2. information or a fact that is made known or public that was previously secret or private -> startling disclosures about his private life tiết lộ

discussion

noun [/dɪˈskʌʃn/] 1. a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something -> I discovered something interesting during a family discussion. 2. a speech or a piece of writing that discusses many different aspects of a subject -> I have chosen to focus my discussion on a single work. cuộc thảo luận

disease

noun [/dɪˈziːz/] 1. an illness affecting humans, animals or plants, often caused by infection -> heart/lung/liver disease 2. something that is very wrong with people’s attitudes, way of life or with society -> Greed is a disease of modern society. bệnh

disk

noun [/dɪsk/] 1. a thin flat round object -> Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. 2. a device for storing information on a computer, in the shape of a round flat plate that spins (= turns) to give access to all parts of its magnetic surface, which records information received in electronic form -> I'll copy the disk into a file. đĩa

dislike

verb [/dɪsˈlaɪk/] 1. to not like somebody/something -> Why do you dislike him so much? không thích

dismissal

noun [/dɪsˈmɪsl/] 1. the act of dismissing somebody from their job; an example of this -> He still hopes to win his claim against unfair dismissal. 2. the failure to consider something as important -> Her casual dismissal of the threats seemed irresponsible. 3. the act of not allowing a trial or legal case to continue, usually because there is not enough evidence -> the dismissal of the appeal 4. the act of sending somebody away or allowing them to leave 5. the end of the innings of a player or team sa thải

disorder

noun [/dɪsˈɔːrdər/] 1. a condition or illness that causes problems with the way part of the body or brain works -> a blood/bowel disorder 2. an untidy state; a lack of order or organization -> The room was in a state of disorder. 3. violent behaviour of large groups of people -> an outbreak of rioting and public disorder rối loạn

disruption

noun [/dɪsˈrʌpʃn/] 1. a situation in which it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way; the act of stopping something from continuing in the normal way -> We aim to help you move house with minimum disruption to yourself. 2. significant change to an industry or market due to innovation (= new ideas or methods) in technology -> The banking industry is primed for major disruption. gián đoạn

dissolve

verb [/dɪˈzɑːlv/] 1. to mix with a liquid and become part of it -> Salt dissolves in water. 2. to make a solid become part of a liquid -> Dissolve the tablet in water. 3. to officially end a marriage, business agreement or parliament -> Their marriage was dissolved in 1999. 4. to disappear; to make something disappear -> When the ambulance had gone, the crowd dissolved. 5. to suddenly start laughing, crying, etc. -> When the teacher looked up, the children dissolved into giggles. 6. to remove or destroy something, especially by a chemical process; to be destroyed in this way -> a new detergent that dissolves stains hòa tan

distinct

adjective [/dɪˈstɪŋkt/] 1. easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc. -> There was a distinct smell of gas. 2. clearly different or of a different kind -> The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups. 3. used to emphasize that you think an idea or situation definitely exists and is important -> Being tall gave Tony a distinct advantage. riêng biệt

distinctive

adjective [/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/] 1. having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed -> clothes with a distinctive style đặc biệt

distract

verb [/dɪˈstrækt/] 1. to take somebody’s attention away from what they are trying to do -> You're distracting me from my work. đánh lạc hướng

distress

noun [/dɪˈstres/] 1. a feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great mental pain -> The newspaper article caused the actor considerable distress. 2. severe problems caused by not having enough money, food, etc. -> economic/financial distress 3. a situation in which a ship, plane, etc. is in danger or difficulty and needs help -> a distress signal (= a message asking for help) 4. a state of physical pain and effort, especially difficulty in breathing -> The patient was suffering serious respiratory distress. 5. a woman who needs help phiền muộn

distress

verb [/dɪˈstres/] 1. to make somebody feel very worried or unhappy -> It was clear that the letter had deeply distressed her. phiền muộn

distribute

verb [/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/] 1. to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people -> The leaflets have been widely distributed. 2. to send goods to shops and businesses so that they can be sold -> Who distributes our products in the UK? 3. to spread something, or different parts of something, over an area -> Make sure your weight is evenly distributed. phân phát

district

noun [/ˈdɪstrɪkt/] 1. an area of a country or town, especially one that has particular features -> the City of London’s financial district 2. one of the areas that a country, town or state is divided into for purposes of organization, with official boundaries (= borders) -> a tax/postal district huyện

disturb

verb [/dɪˈstɜːrb/] 1. to interrupt somebody when they are trying to work, sleep, etc. -> I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? 2. to make somebody worry -> The letter shocked and disturbed me. 3. to move something or change its position -> Don't disturb the papers on my desk. 4. to make something function differently from normal -> During a magnetic storm, the earth's magnetic field is disturbed. quấy rầy

disturbing

adjective [/dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/] 1. making you feel anxious and upset or shocked -> a disturbing piece of news phiền

dive

noun [/daɪv/] 1. a jump into deep water with your head first and your arms in front of you -> The goalkeeper made a dive for the ball. 2. an act of going underwater and swimming there with special equipment -> a spectacular high dive (= from high above the water) 3. an act of suddenly flying downwards 4. a bar, music club, etc. that is cheap, and perhaps dark or dirty 5. a deliberate fall that a player makes when somebody tackles them 6. to suddenly move or jump forward to do something or reach somebody/something 7. to suddenly get worse lặn

diverse

adjective [/daɪˈvɜːrs/] 1. very different from each other and of various kinds -> People from diverse cultures were invited to the event. phong phú

divide

noun [/dɪˈvaɪd/] 1. a difference between two groups of people or two things that separates them from each other -> The new degree course aims to bridge the gulf between education and industry. 2. a line of high land that separates two systems of rivers -> He offered advice on bridging cultural divides. 3. to reduce or get rid of the differences that exist between two things or groups of people chia

divide

verb [/dɪˈvaɪd/] 1. to separate into parts; to make something separate into parts -> a policy of divide and rule 2. to separate something into parts and give a share to each of a number of different people, etc. -> The cells began to divide rapidly. 3. to use different parts of your time, energy, etc. for different activities, etc. -> They could not agree on how to divide the land. 4. to separate into two or more parts that lead in different directions -> As working parents we think carefully about how we divide our time. 5. to separate two people or things -> Where the path divides, keep right. 6. to be the real or imaginary line or barrier that separates two people or things -> Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? 7. to find out how many times one number is contained in another -> A fence divides off the western side of the grounds. 8. to be able to be multiplied to give another number 9. to make people disagree 10. to disagree 11. to keep control over people by making them disagree with and fight each other, therefore not giving them the chance to join together and oppose you 12. to divide something into two equal parts; to divide into two equal parts chia

divine

adjective [/dɪˈvaɪn/] 1. coming from or connected with God or a god -> divine law/love/will 2. wonderful; beautiful -> That mango tasted divine! thần thánh

doctor

noun [/ˈdɑːktər/] 1. a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured -> You'd better see a doctor about that cough. 2. a place where a doctor sees patients -> an appointment at the doctor’s 3. a person who has received the highest university degree -> a Doctor of Philosophy/Law 4. used as a title or form of address for a dentist or vet 5. exactly what somebody wants or needs bác sĩ

dog

noun [/dɔːɡ/] 1. an animal with four legs and a tail, often kept as a pet or trained for work, for example hunting or guarding buildings. There are many types of dog, some of which are wild. -> I took the dog for a walk. 2. a male dog, fox, wolf or otter -> They treated him like a dog. 3. greyhound racing 4. a thing of low quality; a failure -> Her last movie was an absolute dog. 5. an offensive way of describing a woman who is not considered attractive 6. used, especially after an adjective, to describe a man who has done something bad -> You dirty dog! 7. to be raining heavily 8. an event that is planned only in order to impress people so that they will support or buy something 9. a situation in business, politics, etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed 10. a person who stops other people from enjoying something that the person cannot use or does not want themselves 11. a thing that has been done badly 12. an unhappy life, full of problems or unfair treatment 13. everyone has good luck or success at some point in their life 14. when a person already has a bad reputation, it is difficult to change it because others will continue to blame or suspect them 15. to get into a very bad state 16. alcohol that you drink in order to make you feel better when you have drunk too much alcohol the night before 17. to be involved in a situation so that you will gain or lose according to the result 18. to avoid mentioning a subject or something that happened in the past, in order to avoid any problems or arguments 19. extremely hard 20. in a very bad or cruel way 21. very determined and refusing to give up 22. to have no chance at all 23. feeling very sick; vomiting a lot 24. used to describe a situation in which the most important aspect is being influenced and controlled by somebody/something that is not as important 25. (you cannot) successfully make people change their ideas, methods of work, etc., when they have had them for a long time 26. to allow somebody to suffer or be punished in an unfair way, as if they have no value 27. if somebody can do a task for you, there is no point in doing it yourself chó

domain

noun [/dəʊˈmeɪn/] 1. an area of knowledge or activity; especially one that somebody is responsible for -> Financial matters are her domain. 2. a set of websites on the internet that end with the same group of letters, for example ‘.com’, ‘.org’ -> top-level domains 3. lands owned or ruled by a particular person, government, etc., especially in the past -> The Spice Islands were within the Spanish domains. 4. the range of possible values of a particular variable lãnh địa

domestic

adjective [/dəˈmestɪk/] 1. of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international -> domestic affairs/politics 2. used in the home; connected with the home or family -> domestic appliances 3. kept on farms or as pets; not wild -> horses and other domestic animals 4. liking home life; enjoying or good at cooking, cleaning the house, etc. -> I'm not a very domestic sort of person. nội địa

dominant

adjective [/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/] 1. more important, powerful or easy to notice than other things -> The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market. 2. a dominant gene causes a person to have a particular physical characteristic, for example brown eyes, even if only one of their parents has passed on this gene trội

donor

noun [/ˈdəʊnər/] 1. a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, clothes, food, etc. to a charity, etc. -> international aid donors (= countries that give money, etc. to help other countries) 2. a person who gives blood or a part of his or her body to be used by doctors in medical treatment -> a blood donor nhà tài trợ

download

verb [/ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/] 1. to get data from another computer, usually using the internet -> to download files/music/software Tải xuống

downstairs

adjective [/ˌdaʊnˈsterz/] 1. on a floor of a house or building lower than the one you are on, especially the one at ground level -> a downstairs bathroom tầng dưới

downstairs

adverb [/ˌdaʊnˈsterz/] 1. down the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or building lower than the one you are on, especially the one at ground level -> I couldn't sleep so I went downstairs and watched TV. tầng dưới

downtown

adjective [/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/] 1. in, towards or typical of the centre of a city, especially its main business area -> a downtown store trung tâm thành phố

downtown

adverb [/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/] 1. in or towards the centre of a city, especially its main business area -> to go/work downtown trung tâm thành phố

downtown

noun [/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/] 1. the centre of a city, especially its main business area -> a hotel in the heart of downtown trung tâm thành phố

downwards

adverb [/ˈdaʊnwərdz/] 1. towards the ground; towards a lower place or position -> She was lying face downwards on the grass. 2. towards a lower level, amount or price -> Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2018 and the trend is downwards. đi xuống

dozen

determiner [/ˈdʌzn/] 1. a group of twelve of the same thing -> Give me a dozen, please. 2. a group of approximately twelve people or things -> several dozen/a few dozen people 3. a lot of people or things -> I've been there dozens of times. 4. very common and therefore not valuable 5. used to say that there is not much real difference between two possible choices 6. to talk, etc. without stopping tá

dozen

noun [/ˈdʌzn/] 1. a group of twelve of the same thing -> Give me a dozen, please. 2. a group of approximately twelve people or things -> several dozen/a few dozen people 3. a lot of people or things -> I've been there dozens of times. 4. very common and therefore not valuable 5. used to say that there is not much real difference between two possible choices 6. to talk, etc. without stopping tá

drag

verb [/dræɡ/] 1. to pull somebody/something along with effort and difficulty -> The paper has dragged his name through the mud. 2. to take hold of something and pull it -> The sack is too heavy to lift—you’ll have to drag it. 3. to move yourself slowly and with effort -> Desperately, Jinny dragged at his arm. 4. to persuade somebody to come or go somewhere they do not really want to come or go to 5. to pass very slowly 6. to move, or make something move, partly touching the ground 7. to search the bottom of a river, lake, etc. with nets or hooks 8. to move some text, an icon, etc. across the screen of a computer using the mouse 9. to be deliberately slow in doing something or in making a decision 10. to criticize or say bad things about somebody in public, in a way that is unfair 11. 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 12. to improve your situation yourself, without help from other people lôi kéo

drain

verb [/dreɪn/] 1. to make something empty or dry by removing the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way -> Drain and rinse the pasta. 2. to make liquid flow away from something; to flow away -> We had to drain the oil out of the engine. 3. to empty a cup or glass by drinking everything in it -> In one gulp, he drained the glass. 4. to make somebody/something weaker, poorer, etc. by using up their/its strength, money, etc. -> My mother's hospital expenses were slowly draining my income. làm khô hạn

driving

noun [/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/] 1. the way that somebody drives a vehicle; the act of driving -> She was convicted of dangerous driving. 2. to be the person in control of a situation điều khiển

dual

adjective [/ˈduːəl/] 1. having two parts or aspects -> his dual role as composer and conductor hai

due

adjective [/duː/] 1. caused by somebody/something; because of somebody/something -> Give credit where credit is due—what the man does, he does well. 2. arranged or expected -> The team's success was largely due to her efforts. 3. when a sum of money is due, it must be paid immediately -> Have they been paid the money that is due to them? 4. owed to somebody as a debt, because it is their right or because they have done something to deserve it -> I'm still due 15 days' leave. 5. owed something; deserving something 6. that is suitable or right in the circumstances 7. to give somebody the praise they deserve, even if you do not really want to 8. at the right time and not before 9. used when you are going to disagree, usually quite strongly, with somebody quá hạn

dumb

adjective [/dʌm/] 1. stupid -> That was a pretty dumb thing to do. 2. temporarily not speaking or refusing to speak -> We were all struck dumb with amazement. 3. unable to speak -> She was born deaf and dumb. câm

dust

noun [/dʌst/] 1. a fine powder that consists of very small pieces of sand, earth, etc. -> A cloud of dust rose as the truck drove off. 2. the fine powder of dirt that forms in buildings, on furniture, floors, etc. -> The books were all covered with dust. 3. a fine powder that consists of very small pieces of a particular substance -> coal dust 4. to fail, or to be defeated or destroyed 5. to die 6. to not be used for a long time 7. to leave somebody far behind 8. to wait for a situation to become clear or certain bụi

echo

verb [/ˈekəʊ/] 1. if a sound echoes, it is reflected off a wall, the side of a mountain, etc. so that you can hear it again -> Her footsteps echoed in the empty room. 2. to send back and repeat a sound; to be full of a sound -> The whole house echoed. 3. to repeat an idea or opinion because you agree with it -> ‘More police, that’s what we need,’ he said, echoing his father’s views on the subject. 4. to repeat what somebody else has just said, especially because you find it surprising -> ‘He's gone!’ Viv echoed. tiếng vọng

ecological

adjective [/ˌiːkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/] 1. connected with the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment -> We risk upsetting the ecological balance of the area. 2. interested in and concerned about the ecology of a place -> the ecological movement sinh thái

economist

noun [/ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/] 1. a person who studies or writes about economics -> the World Bank's chief economist nhà kinh tế học

economy

noun [/ɪˈkɑːnəmi/] 1. the relationship between production, trade and the supply of money in a particular country or region -> The economy is in recession. 2. a country, when you are thinking about its economic system -> Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. 3. the use of resources in a way that avoids waste -> The company has improved the fuel economy of all its vehicles. 4. offering good value for money -> Buy the large economy pack. 5. ways of saving money -> We need to make substantial economies. 6. a way of using as little of something as possible -> a technique based on economy of effort 7. the cheapest class of air travel -> We flew economy. kinh tế

edit

verb [/ˈedɪt/] 1. to prepare a piece of writing, a book, etc. to be published by correcting the mistakes, making improvements to it, etc. -> This draft text will need to be edited. 2. to make changes to text or data on screen -> Press F2 to edit directly in the cell. 3. when somebody edits a film, television programme, etc. they take what has been filmed or recorded and decide which parts to include and in which order -> They're showing the edited highlights of last month's game. 4. to prepare a book to be published by collecting together and arranging pieces of writing by one or more authors -> He's editing a book of essays by Isaiah Berlin. 5. to be responsible for planning and publishing a newspaper, magazine, etc. (= to be the editor) -> She used to edit a women's magazine. biên tập

effectively

adverb [/ɪˈfektɪvli/] 1. in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result -> The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. 2. used when you are saying what the facts of a situation are -> The government has now effectively ruled out tax cuts. có hiệu quả

effectiveness

noun [/ɪˈfektɪvnəs/] 1. the fact of producing the result that is wanted or intended; the fact of producing a successful result -> to check the effectiveness of the security system hiệu quả

either

determiner [/ˈiːðər/] 1. one or the other of two; it does not matter which -> You can park on either side of the street. 2. each of two -> The offices on either side were empty. hoặc

either

pronoun [/ˈiːðər/] 1. one or the other of two; it does not matter which -> You can park on either side of the street. 2. each of two -> The offices on either side were empty. hoặc

elaborate

adjective [/ɪˈlæbərət/] 1. very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized -> elaborate designs phức tạp

electrical

adjective [/ɪˈlektrɪkl/] 1. connected with electricity; using or producing electricity -> an electrical fault in the engine điện

electricity

noun [/ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/] 1. a form of energy from charged elementary particles, usually supplied as electric current through cables, wires, etc. for lighting, heating, driving machines, etc. -> materials that conduct electricity 2. a feeling of great emotion, excitement, etc. điện

electronics

noun [/ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪks/] 1. the branch of science and technology that studies electric currents in electronic equipment 2. the use of electronic technology, especially in developing new equipment -> the electronics industry 3. the electronic circuits and components (= parts) used in electronic equipment -> a fault in the electronics thiết bị điện tử

elevate

verb [/ˈelɪveɪt/] 1. to give somebody/something a higher position or rank, often more important than they deserve -> He elevated many of his friends to powerful positions within the government. 2. to lift something up or put something in a higher position -> It is important that the injured leg should be elevated. 3. to make the level of something increase -> Smoking often elevates blood pressure. 4. to improve a person’s mood, so that they feel happy -> The song never failed to elevate his spirits. nâng

eliminate

verb [/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/] 1. to remove or get rid of something -> Credit cards eliminate the need to carry a lot of cash. 2. to stop considering that somebody/something might be responsible for something or chosen for something -> The police have eliminated two suspects from their investigation. 3. to defeat a person or a team so that they no longer take part in a competition, etc. -> All the English teams were eliminated in the early stages of the competition. 4. to kill somebody, especially an enemy or opponent -> Most of the regime's opponents were eliminated. loại bỏ

embassy

noun [/ˈembəsi/] 1. a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country -> embassy officials 2. the building in which an embassy works -> a demonstration outside the Russian Embassy đại sứ quán

embed

verb [/ɪmˈbed/] 1. to fix something in a substance or solid object -> an operation to remove glass that was embedded in his leg 2. to send a journalist, photographer, etc. to an area where there is fighting, so that they can travel with the army and report what is happening -> embedded reporters in the war zone 3. to place a sentence inside another sentence. In the sentence ‘I’m aware that she knows’, she knows is an embedded sentence. nhúng

emerge

verb [/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/] 1. to move out of or away from something and become possible to see -> The crabs emerge at low tide to look for food. 2. to become known -> No new evidence emerged during the investigation. 3. to start to exist; to appear or become known -> After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. 4. to survive a difficult situation or experience -> She emerged from the scandal with her reputation intact. hiện ra

emergency

noun [/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/] 1. a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation that needs immediate action to deal with it -> This is a medical emergency needing urgent treatment with antibiotics. khẩn cấp

emission

noun [/ɪˈmɪʃn/] 1. the production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc. -> the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere 2. gas, etc. that is sent out into the air -> The government has pledged to clean up industrial emissions. khí thải

emotion

noun [/ɪˈməʊʃn/] 1. a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings -> to show/express your emotions cảm xúc

emotional

adjective [/ɪˈməʊʃənl/] 1. connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions) -> emotional problems/stress 2. causing people to feel strong emotions -> emotional language 3. showing strong emotions, sometimes in a way that other people think is unnecessary -> an emotional response/reaction xúc động

emotionally

adverb [/ɪˈməʊʃənəli/] 1. in a way that is connected with people's feelings (= with the emotions) -> emotionally disturbed children 2. in a way that causes people to feel strong emotions -> an emotionally charged atmosphere về mặt cảm xúc

empower

verb [/ɪmˈpaʊər/] 1. to give somebody the power or authority to do something -> The courts were empowered to impose the death sentence for certain crimes. 2. to give somebody more control over their own life or the situation they are in -> The movement actively empowered women and gave them confidence in themselves. trao quyền

enable

verb [/ɪˈneɪbl/] 1. to make it possible for somebody/something to do something -> This new programme will enable older people to study at college. 2. to make it possible for something to happen or exist by creating the necessary conditions -> a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium 3. to make a system, device or feature ready to use -> To enable this feature, go to Account Settings and click ‘Security’. cho phép

enact

verb [/ɪˈnækt/] 1. to pass a law -> legislation enacted by parliament 2. to perform a play or act a part in a play -> scenes from history enacted by local residents 3. to take place -> They seemed unaware of the drama being enacted a few feet away from them. 4. to put something into practice -> This involves identifying problems and enacting solutions. ban hành

energy

noun [/ˈenərdʒi/] 1. the strength, effort and enthusiasm required for physical or mental activity, work, etc. -> It's a waste of time and energy. 2. the physical and mental effort that you use to do something -> She put all her energies into her work. 3. a source of power, such as fuel, used for driving machines, providing heat, etc. -> solar/wind/renewable energy 4. the ability of matter or radiation to work because of its mass, movement, electric charge, etc. -> potential/kinetic/electrical energy 5. a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm năng lượng

engine

noun [/ˈendʒɪn/] 1. the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move -> a diesel/petrol engine 2. a thing that has an important role in making a particular process happen -> Agriculture is a key engine of growth in most developing countries. 3. a vehicle that pulls a train 4. having the type or number of engines mentioned -> a twin-engined speedboat động cơ

engineering

noun [/ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/] 1. the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc. -> The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. 2. the study of engineering as a subject -> a degree in engineering kỹ thuật

enough

determiner [/ɪˈnʌf/] 1. used before plural or uncountable nouns to mean ‘as many or as much as somebody needs or wants’ -> Have you made enough copies? đủ

enrich

verb [/ɪnˈrɪtʃ/] 1. to improve the quality of something, often by adding something to it -> The study of science has enriched all our lives. 2. to improve the quality of food by adding vitamins or nutrients -> Most breakfast cereals are enriched with vitamins. 3. to make somebody/something rich or richer -> a nation enriched by oil revenues làm giàu

enter

verb [/ˈentər/] 1. to come or go into something -> When do the new regulations come into force? 2. to put your name on the list for an exam, a race, a competition, etc.; to do this for somebody -> Knock before you enter. 3. to begin or become involved in an activity, a situation, etc. 4. to become a member of an institution; to start working in an organization or a profession 5. to put names, numbers, details, etc. in a list, book or computer 6. to say something officially so that it can be recorded 7. to start being used 8. to apply for a place at a school, in a competition, etc. for somebody or yourself đi vào

entertain

verb [/ˌentərˈteɪn/] 1. to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them -> The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. 2. to invite people to eat or drink with you as your guests, especially in your home -> Do you entertain a lot? 3. to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc. -> He had entertained hopes of a reconciliation. giải trí

entertainment

noun [/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/] 1. films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this -> radio, television and other forms of entertainment 2. the act of providing people with somebody to interest them or make them laugh -> Ladies and gentlemen, for your entertainment, we present Magic Man. 3. the act of inviting people to eat or drink with you as your guests -> a budget for the entertainment of clients sự giải trí

enthusiasm

noun [/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/] 1. a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it -> Her voice was full of enthusiasm. 2. something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing -> Reading is one of her many enthusiasms. sự nhiệt tình