Part 2 Flashcards
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.
sự phức tạp
comply
verb
[/kəmˈplaɪ/]
1. to obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards
-> They refused to comply with the UN resolution.
tuân theo
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.
soạn, biên soạn
composer
noun
[/kəmˈpəʊzər/]
1. a person who writes music, especially classical music
-> Verdi was a prolific composer of operas.
nhà soạn nhạc
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
thành phần
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.
bao gồm
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.
công nhận
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.
tưởng tượng
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
sự tập trung
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
ý tưởng
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
quan niệm
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
nhượng bộ
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.
kết luận
concrete
noun
[/ˈkɑːnkriːt/]
1. building material that is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water
-> a slab of concrete
bê tông
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
lên án
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.
chỉ đạo
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
hội nghị
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
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.
xác nhận
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.
sự đối đầu
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.
bối rối
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
sự liên quan
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.
bằng lòng
consent
verb
[/kənˈsent/]
1. to agree to something or give your permission for something
-> When she told them what she intended, they readily consented.
bằng lòng
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
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