Part 2 Flashcards
computer
noun
[/kəmˈpjuːtər/]
1. an electronic machine that can store, organize and find information, do processes with numbers and other data, and control other machines
-> a home computer
máy tính
concentrate
verb
[/ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/]
1. to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
-> I can’t concentrate with all that noise going on.
2. to bring something together in one place
-> Power is largely concentrated in the hands of a small elite.
3. to increase the strength of a substance by reducing its volume, for example by boiling it
tập trung
concern
verb
[/kənˈsɜːrn/]
1. to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something
2. to be about something
-> Don’t interfere in what doesn’t concern you.
3. to worry somebody
4. to take an interest in something
bận tâm
conclusion
noun
[/kənˈkluːʒn/]
1. something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
-> We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.
2. the end of something such as a speech or a piece of writing
-> The conclusion of the book was disappointing.
3. the formal and final arrangement of something official
-> the successful conclusion of a trade treaty
4. if you say that something is a foregone conclusion, you mean that it is a result that is certain to happen
5. to make a decision about somebody/something too quickly, before you know or have thought about all the facts
Phần kết luận
condition
noun
[/kənˈdɪʃn/]
1. the state that something is in
-> We sell first editions of rare books in mint condition.
2. the state of somebody’s health or how fit they are
-> to be in pristine/excellent/perfect condition
3. an illness or a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it
-> Does your child have any kind of medical condition that we should know about?
4. the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things
5. the physical situation that affects how something happens
6. a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes forming part of a contract or an official agreement
7. a situation that must exist in order for something else to happen
8. the state of a particular group of people because of their situation in life, their problems, etc.
9. new or as good as new; in perfect condition
10. not in any situation; never
tình trạng
confer
verb
[/kənˈfɜːr/]
1. to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice
-> He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision.
2. to give somebody an award, a university degree or a particular honour or right
-> An honorary degree was conferred on him by Oxford University in 2019.
trao
confession
noun
[/kənˈfeʃn/]
1. a statement that a person makes, admitting that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement
-> After hours of questioning by police, she made a full confession.
2. a statement admitting something that you are ashamed or embarrassed about; the act of making such a statement
-> I’ve a confession to make—I lied about my age.
3. a private statement to a priest about the bad things that you have done; an occasion when you make such a statement
-> The priest heard her confession and granted absolution.
4. a statement of your religious beliefs, principles, etc.
-> a confession of faith
lời thú tội
confidence
noun
[/ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/]
1. the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something
-> He is said to be very much in the president’s confidence.
2. a belief in your own ability to do things and be successful
-> The president’s actions hardly inspire confidence.
3. the feeling that you are certain about something
4. a feeling of trust that somebody will keep information private
5. a secret that you tell somebody
6. to be trusted with somebody’s secrets
7. to tell somebody secrets and personal information about yourself
sự tự tin
configuration
noun
[/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃn/]
1. an arrangement of the parts of something or a group of things; the form or shape that this arrangement produces
-> The design is based on four configurations of squares.
2. the equipment and programs that form a computer system and the way that these are set up to run
-> Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations.
cấu hình
confirmation
noun
[/ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃn/]
1. a statement, letter, etc. that shows that something is true, correct or definite
-> I’m still waiting for confirmation of the test results.
2. a ceremony at which a person becomes a full member of the Christian Church
-> a confirmation service
3. a Jewish ceremony similar to a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah but usually for young people over the age of 16
xác nhận
conflict
noun
[/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/]
1. a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
-> The violence was the result of political conflicts.
2. a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries
-> armed/military conflict
3. a situation in which there are ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes that are opposed to each other; a situation in which it is difficult to choose
-> Her diary was a record of her inner conflict.
4. a situation in which somebody has two jobs, aims, roles, etc. and cannot treat both of them equally and fairly at the same time
xung đột
confused
adjective
[/kənˈfjuːzd/]
1. unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
-> I’m confused—say all that again.
2. not clear or easy to understand
-> The children gave a confused account of what had happened.
bối rối
confusing
adjective
[/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/]
1. difficult to understand; not clear
-> The instructions on the box are very confusing.
gây nhầm lẫn
confusion
noun
[/kənˈfjuːʒn/]
1. a state of not being certain about what is happening, what you should do, what something means, etc.
-> The announcement caused a lot of confusion.
2. the fact of making a mistake about who somebody is or what something is
-> To avoid confusion, please write the children’s names clearly on all their school clothes.
3. a situation in which you feel embarrassed because you do not understand something and are not sure what to do
-> He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question.
4. a confused situation in which people do not know what action to take
-> Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion.
lú lẫn
connect
verb
[/kəˈnekt/]
1. to join together two or more things; to be joined together
2. to join something to the main supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. or to another piece of equipment
-> The towns are connected by train and bus services.
3. to join a computer or a mobile device to the internet or to a computer network
4. to notice or make a link between people, things, events, etc.
5. to arrive just before another one leaves so that passengers can change from one to the other
6. to put somebody in contact by phone
7. to form a good relationship with somebody so that you like and understand each other
8. to hit somebody/something
kết nối
connected
adjective
[/kəˈnektɪd/]
1. (of two or more things or people) having a link between them
-> We do not believe that the incidents are connected.
đã kết nối
conquer
verb
[/ˈkɑːŋkər/]
1. to take control of a country or city and its people by force
-> The Normans conquered England in 1066.
2. to defeat somebody, especially in a competition, race, etc.
-> The world champion conquered yet another challenger last night.
3. to succeed in dealing with or controlling something
-> The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.
4. to become very popular or successful in a place
-> The band is now setting out to conquer the world.
chinh phục
conscience
noun
[/ˈkɑːnʃəns/]
1. the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong
-> to have a clear/guilty conscience (= to feel that you have done right/wrong)
2. a guilty feeling about something you have done or failed to do
-> She was seized by a sudden pang of conscience.
3. the fact of behaving in a way that you feel is right even though this may cause problems
-> freedom of conscience (= the freedom to do what you believe to be right)
4. believing your actions to be fair
5. making you feel guilty for doing or failing to do something
6. to make you feel guilty about something; to feel guilty about something
lương tâm
conscious
adjective
[/ˈkɑːnʃəs/]
1. aware of something; noticing something
-> She’s very conscious of the problems involved.
2. able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening
-> A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone.
3. deliberate; done in a careful way
-> a conscious choice
4. being particularly interested in something
-> to be environmentally/politically conscious
5. directly under the control of the person concerned
-> When you go to sleep, it is only the conscious mind that shuts down.
biết rõ
consciousness
noun
[/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/]
1. the state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening
-> I can’t remember any more—I must have lost consciousness.
2. the state of being aware of something
-> his consciousness of the challenge facing him
3. the ideas and opinions of a person or group
-> her newly developed political consciousness
ý thức
consecutive
adjective
[/kənˈsekjətɪv/]
1. following one after another in a continuous series
-> She was absent for nine consecutive days.
liên tiếp
conservation
noun
[/ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/]
1. the protection of the natural environment
-> to be interested in wildlife conservation
2. the official protection of buildings and objects that have historical or artistic importance
-> the conservation of ancient monuments/manuscripts/our cultural heritage
3. the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed
-> to encourage the conservation of water/fuel
bảo tồn
considerably
adverb
[/kənˈsɪdərəbli/]
1. much; a lot
-> The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.
đáng kể
consistency
noun
[/kənˈsɪstənsi/]
1. the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc.; the quality of being consistent
-> She has played with great consistency all season.
2. the consistency of a mixture or a liquid substance is how thick, smooth, etc. it is
-> Beat the ingredients together to a creamy consistency.
Tính nhất quán
conspiracy
noun
[/kənˈspɪrəsi/]
1. a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal
-> a conspiracy to overthrow the government
âm mưu
constant
adjective
[/ˈkɑːnstənt/]
1. happening all the time or repeatedly
-> There were constant interruptions.
2. that does not change
-> The car was travelling at a constant speed of 50 mph.
không thay đổi
constantly
adverb
[/ˈkɑːnstəntli/]
1. all the time; repeatedly
-> Fashion is constantly changing.
liên tục
constituency
noun
[/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/]
1. a district that elects its own representative to parliament
-> Unemployment is high in her constituency.
2. the people who live in and vote in a particular district
-> constituency opinion
3. a particular group of people in society who are likely to support a person, an idea or a product
-> There is a strong constituency of support for his proposal.
khu vực bầu cử
constitute
verb
[/ˈkɑːnstɪtuːt/]
1. to be considered to be something
-> Does such an activity constitute a criminal offence?
2. to be the parts that together form something
-> Female workers constitute the majority of the labour force.
3. to form a group legally or officially
-> The committee was constituted in 1974 by an Act of Parliament.
cấu tạo
construction
noun
[/kənˈstrʌkʃn/]
1. the process or method of building or making something, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc.
2. the people and activities involved in making buildings
-> Construction began this year and will take approximately 18 months.
3. the way that something has been built or made
-> 50 000 more jobs will go from construction in the next five years.
4. a thing that has been built or made
-> The bridges are similar in construction.
5. the way in which words are used together and arranged to form a sentence, phrase, etc.
6. the creating of something from ideas, opinions and knowledge
7. the way in which words, actions, statements, etc. are understood by somebody
sự thi công
contact
verb
[/ˈkɑːntækt/]
1. to communicate with somebody, for example by phone, letter or email
-> I’ve been trying to contact you all day.
liên hệ
container
noun
[/kənˈteɪnər/]
1. a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported
-> a plastic container
2. a large metal or wooden box of a standard size in which goods are packed so that they can easily be lifted onto a ship, train, etc. to be transported
-> a shipping container
3. a box or pot made of wood, clay, plastic, etc. for growing plants in
-> Planting bulbs in containers is a great alternative if you don’t have a garden.
thùng đựng hàng
contemplate
verb
[/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/]
1. to think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something
-> You’re too young to be contemplating retirement.
2. to think carefully about and accept the possibility of something happening
-> The thought of war is too awful to contemplate.
3. to think deeply about something for a long time
-> to contemplate your future
4. to look at somebody/something in a careful way for a long time
-> She contemplated him in silence.
thưởng ngoạn
contemporary
adjective
[/kənˈtempəreri/]
1. belonging to the same time
-> We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened).
2. belonging to the present time
-> contemporary society/culture
3. following modern ideas in style or design
-> Try some contemporary colours on your kitchen walls.
đồng thời
contempt
noun
[/kənˈtempt/]
1. the feeling that somebody/something is without value and deserves no respect at all
-> She looked at him with contempt.
2. a lack of worry or fear about rules, danger, etc.
-> The firefighters showed a contempt for their own safety.
3. the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court; not showing respect for a court or judge
-> He could be jailed for two years for contempt.
4. knowing somebody/something very well may cause you to lose respect for them/it
khinh miệt
contender
noun
[/kənˈtendər/]
1. a person or team with a chance of winning a competition
-> a contender for a gold medal in the Olympics
đối thủ
contest
verb
[/kənˈtest/]
1. to take part in a competition, election, etc. and try to win it
-> Three candidates contested the leadership.
2. to formally oppose a decision or statement because you think it is wrong
-> to contest a will (= try to show that it was not correctly made in law)
cuộc thi
continuous
adjective
[/kənˈtɪnjuəs/]
1. happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted
-> Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months.
2. spreading in a line or over an area without any spaces
-> a continuous flow of traffic
3. repeated many times
-> For four days the town suffered continuous attacks.
4. connected with the form of a verb (for example I am waiting or It is raining) that is made from a part of be and the present participle. Progressive forms are used to express an action that continues for a period of time.
-> the continuous tenses
tiếp diễn
contract
noun
[/ˈkɑːntrækt/]
1. an official written agreement
-> All employees have a written contract of employment.
2. an agreement to kill somebody for money
-> She took out a contract on her ex-husband.
hợp đồng
contract
verb
[/kənˈtrækt/]
1. to become less or smaller; to make something become less or smaller
-> Glass contracts as it cools.
2. to get an illness
-> to contract a virus/a disease/measles
3. to make a legal agreement with somebody for them to work for you or provide you with a service
-> The player is contracted to play until August.
4. to make a legal agreement to work for somebody or provide them with a service
-> She has contracted to work 20 hours a week.
5. to formally agree to marry somebody/form an alliance with somebody
hợp đồng
contractor
noun
[/ˈkɑːntræktər/]
1. a person or company that has a contract to do work or provide goods or services for another company
-> a building/roofing/electrical contractor
Nhà thầu
contrast
verb
[/kənˈtræst/]
1. to compare two things in order to show the differences between them
-> The poem contrasts youth and age.
2. to show a clear difference when close together or when compared
-> Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises.
sự tương phản
convention
noun
[/kənˈvenʃn/]
1. the way in which something is done that most people in a society expect and consider to be polite or the right way to do it
-> the rigid social conventions of Victorian Britain
2. a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc.
-> to hold a convention
3. an official agreement between countries or leaders
-> the Geneva convention
4. a traditional method or style in literature, art or the theatre
-> the conventions of Greek tragedy
quy ước
conversion
noun
[/kənˈvɜːrʒn/]
1. the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another
-> Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes.
2. the process or experience of changing somebody’s or your own religion or beliefs
-> the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons by Christian missionaries
3. a way of scoring extra points after scoring a try or a touchdown
-> The try came in the third minute and Jon Bland added the conversion.
4. a building or room that has been changed so that it can be used for a different purpose, especially for living in
chuyển đổi
convert
verb
[/kənˈvɜːrt/]
1. to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another
-> They took just nine months to convert the building.
2. to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another
-> a sofa that converts into a bed
3. to change your religion or beliefs; to make somebody change their religion or beliefs
-> He converted from Catholicism 20 years ago.
4. to change an opinion, a habit, etc.
-> I’ve converted to organic food.
5. to score extra points after a try or a touchdown
6. to speak to people in support of views that they already hold
chuyển thành
cooking
noun
[/ˈkʊkɪŋ/]
1. the process of preparing food by heating it
-> My husband does all the cooking.
2. food that has been prepared in a particular way
-> The restaurant offers traditional home cooking (= food similar to that cooked at home).
nấu nướng
cool
adjective
[/kuːl/]
1. fairly cold; not hot or warm
-> George is cool as a cucumber and this should be just another operation for him.
2. helping you keep cool
-> cool air/water
3. making you feel pleasantly cool
-> We had such a cool time with Ed and his friends.
4. used to show that you admire or approve of somebody/something because they are/it is fashionable, attractive and often different
-> We’re meeting Jake for lunch and we can go on the yacht in the afternoon.’ ‘Cool!’
5. used to describe something that you like or enjoy
6. used to show that you approve of something or agree to a suggestion
7. calm; not excited, angry or emotional
8. not friendly, interested or enthusiastic
9. calm and confident in a way that lacks respect for other people, but makes people admire you even if they don’t approve
10. used about a sum of money to emphasize how large it is
11. very calm and showing control, especially in a difficult situation
12. to deal with a situation in a calm way and not show what you are really feeling
13. to consider a problem or possibility very carefully and without hurrying
14. very fashionable
mát mẻ
cool
verb
[/kuːl/]
1. to become cool or cooler; to make somebody/something become cool or cooler
-> Hey! Cool it! Don’t get so excited!
2. to become calmer, less excited or less enthusiastic
-> Glass contracts as it cools.
3. to have to wait for somebody/something
4. used to tell somebody to be calmer and less excited or angry
mát mẻ
cooperate
verb
[/kəʊˈɑːpəreɪt/]
1. to work together with somebody else in order to achieve something
-> The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other.
2. to be helpful by doing what somebody asks you to do
-> Their captors told them they would be killed unless they cooperated.
hợp tác
cooperative
adjective
[/kəʊˈɑːpərətɪv/]
1. involving doing something together or working together with others towards a shared aim
-> Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work.
2. helpful by doing what you are asked to do
-> Employees will generally be more cooperative if their views are taken seriously.
3. owned and run by the people involved, with the profits shared by them
-> a cooperative farm
hợp tác xã
coordinate
verb
[/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/]
1. to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well
-> They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.
2. to make the different parts of your body work well together
-> the part of the brain that coordinates body movements
3. if you coordinate clothes, furniture, etc. or if they coordinate, they look nice together
-> This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours.
điều phối
coordinator
noun
[/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər/]
1. a person who organizes the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well
-> The campaign needs an effective coordinator.
điều phối viên
copper
noun
[/ˈkɑːpər/]
1. a chemical element. Copper is a soft red-brown metal used for making electric wires, pipes and coins.
-> a copper mine
2. brown coins that do not have much value
-> I only paid a few coppers for it.
3. a police officer
-> Apparently, her dad’s a copper.
đồng
corporation
noun
[/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/]
1. a large business company
-> multinational corporations
2. an organization or a group of organizations that is recognized by law as a single unit
-> urban development corporations
3. a group of people elected to govern a large town or city and provide public services
-> the Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City of London
tập đoàn
correct
verb
[/kəˈrekt/]
1. to make something right or accurate, for example by changing it or removing mistakes
-> to correct an error
2. to mark the mistakes in a piece of work (and sometimes give a mark to the work)
-> I spent all evening correcting essays.
3. to tell somebody that they have made a mistake
-> Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t this last year’s brochure?
Chính xác
correction
noun
[/kəˈrekʃn/]
1. a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
-> I’ve made a few small corrections to your report.
2. the act or process of correcting something
-> There are some programming errors that need correction.
3. punishment
-> the correction of young offenders
điều chỉnh
correctly
adverb
[/kəˈrektli/]
1. in a way that is accurate or true, without any mistakes
-> Have you spelled it correctly?
2. in a way that is right and suitable, so that something is done as it should be done
-> When correctly applied, fake tan is difficult to tell from the real thing.
3. in a way that follows the accepted standards or rules
-> He was looking correctly grave.
chính xác
correlate
verb
[/ˈkɔːrəleɪt/]
1. if two or more facts, figures, etc. correlate or if a fact, figure, etc. correlates with another, the facts are closely connected and affect or depend on each other
-> The figures do not seem to correlate.
2. to show that there is a close connection between two or more facts, figures, etc.
-> Researchers are trying to correlate the two sets of figures.
tương quan
correlation
noun
[/ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn/]
1. a connection between two things in which one thing changes as the other does
-> There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
sự tương quan
correspond
verb
[/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/]
1. to be the same as or match something
-> Your account and hers do not correspond.
2. to be similar to or the same as something else
-> The British job of Lecturer corresponds roughly to the US Associate Professor.
3. to write letters or emails, etc. to somebody and receive letters or emails, etc. from them
-> She corresponded regularly with her former teacher.
trao đổi thư tín
correspondent
noun
[/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/]
1. a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station
-> She’s the BBC’s political correspondent.
2. a person who writes letters, emails, etc. to another person
-> She’s a poor correspondent (= she does not write regularly).
phóng viên
corresponding
adjective
[/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/]
1. matching or connected with something that you have just mentioned
-> A change in the money supply brings a corresponding change in expenditure.
tương ứng
corruption
noun
[/kəˈrʌpʃn/]
1. dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority
-> allegations of bribery and corruption
2. the act or effect of making somebody change from moral to immoral standards of behaviour
-> He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to the corruption of young people.
3. the form of a word or phrase that has become changed from its original form in some way; the process by which a word or phrase changes form in this way
-> The word ‘holiday’ is a corruption of ‘holy day’.
4. the effect when data is changed by accident in a computer system due to hardware or software failure
-> A failure of a hard disk can cause unrecoverable data corruption.
tham nhũng
cotton
noun
[/ˈkɑːtn/]
1. a plant grown in warm countries for the soft white hairs around its seeds that are used to make cloth and thread
-> They grew cotton, tobacco, corn and fruit.
2. the cloth made from the cotton plant
-> The sheets are 100 per cent pure cotton.
3. thread that is used for sewing
-> sewing cotton
4. a soft mass of white material that is used for cleaning the skin or a wound
-> Use a cotton ball to apply the lotion.
bông
could
modal verb
[/kəd/]
1. used as the past tense of ‘can’
-> She said that she couldn’t come.
2. used to ask if you can do something
-> Could I use your phone, please?
3. used to politely ask somebody to do something for you
-> Could you babysit for us on Friday?
4. used to show that something is or might be possible
-> I could do it now, if you like.
5. used to suggest something
-> We could write a letter to the director.
6. used to show that you are annoyed that somebody did not do something
-> They could have let me know they were going to be late!
7. used to emphasize how strongly you want to express your feelings
-> I’m so fed up I could scream!
8. used to say that you need or would like to have something
có thể
council
noun
[/ˈkaʊnsl/]
1. a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
-> a town council
2. the organization that provides services in a city or county, for example education, houses, libraries, etc.
-> Residents have complained to the council about the noise.
3. a group of people chosen to give advice, make rules, do research, provide money, etc.
-> the Medical Research Council
4. (especially in the past) a formal meeting to discuss what action to take in a particular situation
-> The king held a council at Nottingham from 14 to 19 October 1330.
hội đồng
count
noun
[/kaʊnt/]
1. an act of counting to find the total number of somebody/something
-> She’d applied for 30 jobs at the last count.
2. an act of saying numbers in order beginning with 1
-> If the election result is close, there will be a second count.
3. a measurement of the amount of something contained in a particular substance or area
4. a crime that somebody is accused of committing
5. a point made during a discussion or an argument
6. a nobleman of high rank, similar to an earl in the UK
7. according to the latest information about the numbers of something
8. to remember or keep a record of numbers or amounts of something over a period of time
9. to forget the total of something before you have finished counting it
10. unable to get up again within ten seconds after being knocked down
11. in a deep sleep
đếm
count
verb
[/kaʊnt/]
1. to say numbers in the correct order
-> The movie’s ticket sales add up to $39 million, and counting.
2. to calculate the total number of people, things, etc. in a particular group
-> Billy can’t count yet.
3. to include somebody/something when you calculate a total
4. to be important
5. to be officially accepted; to accept something officially
6. to consider somebody/something in a particular way; to be considered in a particular way
7. used to say that a total is continuing to increase
8. used to say that the total number of somebody/something is very small
9. to be grateful for the good things in your life
10. to feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc.
11. to imagine that sheep are jumping over a fence and to count them, as a way of getting to sleep
12. you should not be too confident that something will be successful, because something may still go wrong
13. to say publicly that you support somebody or you agree with something
14. used to say that you do not care how many times something happens
đếm
counter
noun
[/ˈkaʊntər/]
1. a long flat surface over which goods are sold or business is done in a shop, bank, etc.
-> I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards.
2. a flat surface in a kitchen for preparing food on
-> He put his bags down on the kitchen counter.
3. a small disc used for playing or scoring in some board games
4. an electronic device for counting something
-> The needle on the rev counter soared.
5. a person who counts something, for example votes in an election
-> You can get computers to help the counters to count the votes.
6. a response to somebody/something that opposes their ideas, position, etc.
-> The employers’ association was seen as a counter to union power.
7. goods, especially medicines, for sale over the counter can be bought without a prescription (= written permission from a doctor to buy a medicine) or special licence
8. goods that are bought or sold under the counter are sold secretly and sometimes illegally
quầy tính tiền
country
noun
[/ˈkʌntri/]
1. an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
-> European countries
2. any area outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, farms, etc.
-> I live in the country.
3. an area of land, especially with particular physical features, suitable for a particular purpose or connected with a particular person or people
-> The town is surrounded by miles and miles of open country.
4. the people of a country; the nation as a whole
-> They have the support of most of the country.
5. a type of popular music in the style of the traditional music of the southern US, with singing and dance tunes played on violin, guitar and banjo
-> pop, folk and country
6. directly across fields, etc.; not by a main road
7. to hold an election to choose a new parliament
8. used as a reply when somebody suggests that you should not do something, or when somebody has asked permission or said they are going to do something
quốc gia
courage
noun
[/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/]
1. the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
-> He showed great courage and determination.
2. to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right
3. to force yourself to be brave enough to do something
4. to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something
5. to make yourself do something that you are afraid of
lòng can đảm
crack
noun
[/kræk/]
1. a line on the surface of something where it has broken but not split into separate parts
-> I have to get up at the crack of dawn.
2. a narrow space or opening
-> This cup has a crack in it.
3. a sudden loud noise
4. a sharp, hard hit that can be heard
5. an occasion when you try to do something
6. a powerful, illegal drug that is a form of cocaine
7. a joke, especially a critical one
8. a good time; friendly, lively talk
9. very early in the morning
10. a reasonable opportunity to show that you can do something
11. when somebody/something falls or slips through the cracks, an organization or a system fails to find them and deal with them
nứt
craft
verb
[/kræft/]
1. to make something using special skills, especially with your hands
-> All the furniture is crafted from natural materials.
thủ công
creation
noun
[/kriˈeɪʃn/]
1. the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
-> Job creation needs to be the top priority.
2. a thing that somebody has made, especially something that shows ability or imagination
-> a literary creation
3. the making of the world, especially by God as described in the Bible
4. the world and all the living things in it
-> We need to consider how we care for all creation.
sự sáng tạo
creativity
noun
[/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/]
1. the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art
-> Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.
sáng tạo
creator
noun
[/kriˈeɪtər/]
1. a person who has made or invented a particular thing
-> Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse
2. God
người sáng tạo
credible
adjective
[/ˈkredəbl/]
1. that can be believed or trusted
-> a credible explanation/witness
2. that can be accepted, because it seems possible that it could be successful
-> Community service is seen as the only credible alternative to imprisonment.
đáng tin cậy
critically
adverb
[/ˈkrɪtɪkli/]
1. in a way that says what you think is bad about somebody/something
-> She spoke critically of her father.
2. in a way that is extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it
-> a critically important decision
3. in a way that is serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous
-> He is critically ill in intensive care.
4. in a way that involves making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something
-> I looked at myself critically in the mirror.
5. in a way that is connected with the judgement of critics of art, music, literature, etc.
-> a critically acclaimed artist
quan trọng
cross
verb
[/krɔːs/]
1. to go across; to pass or stretch from one side to the other
-> He crossed the line by making details of their very private conversation public.
2. to pass across each other
-> As soon as traffic slowed down enough to safely cross, I started walking.
3. to put or place something across or over something else
-> The roads cross just outside the town.
4. to oppose somebody or speak against them or their plans or wishes
-> to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other)
5. to make two different types of animal breed (= produce young) together; to mix two types of plant to form a new one
6. to kick or pass a ball to the side across the field
7. to draw a line across something
8. to make the sign of the cross (= the Christian symbol) on your chest
9. to do something that is not considered to be acceptable behaviour
10. to hope that your plans will be successful (sometimes putting one finger across another as a sign of hoping for good luck)
11. used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will do what you promise
12. to come into your mind
13. to give somebody money so that they will do you a favour, especially tell your fortune
14. if somebody crosses somebody’s path or their paths cross, they meet by chance
15. to fight or argue with somebody
16. to worry about a problem when it actually happens and not before
17. to pay attention to the small details when you are finishing a task
18. to become confused about what somebody has said to you so that you think they meant something else
đi qua
crowded
adjective
[/ˈkraʊdɪd/]
1. having a lot of people or too many people
-> We made our way through the crowded streets.
2. full of something
-> a room crowded with books
đông đúc
cruel
adjective
[/ˈkruːəl/]
1. having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
-> He was known to be a cruel dictator.
2. causing physical or mental pain and making somebody suffer
-> a cruel joke/hoax
3. a category of very severe punishment that is banned under US law
tàn nhẫn
crush
verb
[/krʌʃ/]
1. to press something so hard that it is damaged or loses its shape; to press somebody so hard that they are injured
-> The car was completely crushed under the truck.
2. to break something into small pieces or into a powder by pressing hard
-> Add two cloves of crushed garlic.
3. to push or press somebody/something into a small space
-> Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell.
4. to make something full of folds or lines; to become full of folds or lines
-> She crushed the scrap of paper in her hand.
5. to use violent methods to defeat people who are opposing you
-> The army was sent in to crush the rebellion.
6. to destroy somebody’s confidence or happiness
-> She felt completely crushed by the teacher’s criticism.
7. to do something very well or be very successful
người mình thích
cry
verb
[/kraɪ/]
1. to produce tears from your eyes because you are unhappy or hurt
-> It’s all right. Don’t cry.
2. to shout loudly
-> She ran to the window and cried for help.
3. to make a loud noise
-> Seagulls followed the boat, crying loudly.
4. to complain that somebody else has done something wrong or unfair
5. to waste time worrying about something that has happened that you cannot do anything about
6. to call for help when you do not need it, with the result that when you do need it people do not believe you
7. used to show you are angry or surprised
8. to laugh so long and hard that there are tears in your eyes
9. to be unable to decide how to react to a bad situation
10. used to describe a person who listens to your problems and gives you sympathy
khóc
crystal
noun
[/ˈkrɪstl/]
1. a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid
-> ice/salt crystals
2. a clear mineral, such as quartz, used in making jewellery and attractive objects
-> crystal earrings
3. glass of very high quality
-> a crystal chandelier/vase
4. a small piece of a mineral that some people believe has the power to bring health or happiness
-> She claims that Smoky Quartz is a powerful healing crystal.
5. a piece of glass or plastic that covers the face of a watch
6. a powerful illegal drug, methamphetamine, that looks like small pieces of glass
pha lê
cue
noun
[/kjuː/]
1. an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something
-> Jon’s arrival was a cue for more champagne.
2. a few words or an action in a play that is a signal for another actor to do something
-> She stood in the wings and waited for her cue to go on.
3. a long wooden stick with a leather tip, used for hitting the ball in the games of billiards, pool and snooker
4. at exactly the moment you expect or that is appropriate
5. to copy what somebody else does as an example of how to behave or what to do
gợi ý
cupboard
noun
[/ˈkʌbərd/]
1. a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.
-> kitchen cupboards
2. a space in a wall with a door that reaches the ground, used for storing things
-> The kitchen has built-in cupboards and shelves.
3. used to say that there is no money for something
4. love that somebody, especially a child, shows towards somebody else in order to get something
5. something shocking, embarrassing, etc. that has happened to you or your family in the past that you want to keep secret
cái tủ
curve
noun
[/kɜːrv/]
1. a line or surface that bends gradually; a smooth bend
-> He admired the delicate curve of her ear.
2. a ball that moves in a curve when it is thrown to the batter
3. something that is unexpected and difficult to deal with
4. curving shapes that form part of a woman’s body
-> The supermodel showed off her famous curves in a figure-hugging red dress.
5. in advance of or behind a particular trend
6. to manage the rate or quantity of something so that it does not increase too much within a short period of time
đường cong
cut
noun
[/kʌt/]
1. a wound caused by something sharp
-> His latest novel is a cut above the rest.
2. a hole or an opening in something, made with something sharp
-> cuts and bruises on the face
3. a reduction in amount, size, supply, etc.
-> When a book is made into a movie not every scene will make the cut.
4. an act of cutting somebody’s hair; the style in which it is cut
5. the shape and style that a piece of clothing has because of the way the cloth is cut
6. a share in something, especially money
7. an act of removing part of a film, play, piece of writing, etc.
8. a version of something that has been created, especially a film
9. a piece of meat cut from an animal
10. better than somebody/something
11. the lively or aggressive way that something is done
12. to reach or maintain the required standard
13. (in golf) to achieve a good enough score to be able to take part in the next stage of a competition
14. to be included after parts have been removed
cắt
cutting
noun
[/ˈkʌtɪŋ/]
1. an article or a story that you cut from a newspaper or magazine and keep
-> newspaper/press cuttings
2. a piece cut off a plant that will be used to grow a new plant
-> Take geranium cuttings in late summer.
3. a narrow open passage that is dug through high ground for a road, railway or canal
cắt
daily
adverb
[/ˈdeɪli/]
1. every day
-> The machines are inspected twice daily.
hằng ngày
dam
noun
[/dæm/]
1. a barrier that is built across a river in order to stop the water from flowing, used especially to make a reservoir (= a lake for storing water) or to produce electricity
-> the Narmada dam in India
2. an artificial lake where rain or spring water is collected and stored
-> The dam was quite full after the winter.
3. the mother of some animals, especially horses
4. a small rubber sheet used by dentists to keep a tooth separate from the other teeth
5. a small rubber sheet used to protect the mouth during sex
con đập
date
noun
[/deɪt/]
1. a particular day of the month, sometimes in a particular year, given in numbers and words
-> To date, we have received over 200 replies.
2. a particular day or year when a particular event happened or will happen
-> ‘What’s the date today?’ ‘The 10th.’
3. a time in the past or future that is not a particular day
-> 1066 is the most famous date in English history.
4. an arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time
5. a meeting that you have arranged with a boyfriend or girlfriend or with somebody who might become a boyfriend or girlfriend
6. a boyfriend or girlfriend with whom you have arranged a date
7. a sweet sticky brown fruit that grows on a tree called a date palm, common in North Africa and West Asia
8. until now
ngày
death
noun
[/deθ/]
1. the fact of somebody dying or being killed
-> the anniversary of his wife’s death
2. the end of life; the state of being dead
-> Police are trying to establish the cause of death.
3. the stopping of biochemical processes of life in a cell or tissue, in a way that cannot be reversed
-> This process becomes irreversible and leads to cell death.
4. the permanent end or destruction of something
-> the death of all my plans
5. the power that destroys life, imagined as human in form
-> Death is often shown in paintings as a human skeleton.
6. so ill that you may die
7. to worry or upset somebody very much
8. to catch a very bad cold
9. to survive in a situation where you could have died
10. to risk your life by doing something that you know is dangerous
11. to fail completely
12. to do or perform something so often that people become tired of seeing or hearing it
13. a terrible thing that could happen
14. to fight until one of the two people or groups is dead, or until one person or group defeats the other
15. to use an idea, a story, etc. so often that it is no longer interesting
16. to frighten somebody very much
17. to hold somebody/something very tightly or keep something in a very determined way because you are afraid
18. an event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail
19. the possibility or belief that people continue to exist in some form after they die
20. to look or feel very ill or tired
21. used to describe a situation that is very important or serious
22. to kill somebody as a punishment
23. extremely; very much
24. until somebody is dead
cái chết
debate
verb
[/dɪˈbeɪt/]
1. to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution
-> Politicians will be debating the bill later this week.
2. to think carefully about something before making a decision
-> She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone.
tranh luận
decent
adjective
[/ˈdiːsnt/]
1. of a good enough standard or quality
-> a decent meal/place to live
2. honest and fair; treating people with respect
-> ordinary, decent, hard-working people
3. acceptable to people in a particular situation
-> a decent burial
4. wearing enough clothes to allow somebody to see you
-> I can’t go to the door—I’m not decent.
5. to do what people or society expect, especially in a difficult situation
tử tế
decide
verb
[/dɪˈsaɪd/]
1. to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
-> It’s up to you to decide.
2. to make an official or legal judgement
-> The case will be decided by a jury.
3. to affect the result of something
-> A mixture of skill and good luck decided the outcome of the game.
4. to be the reason why somebody does something
-> For most customers, price is the deciding factor.
quyết định
decision-making
noun
[/dɪˈsɪʒn meɪkɪŋ/]
1. the process of deciding about something important, especially in a group of people or in an organization
-> responsibility for decision-making
quyết định
decoration
noun
[/ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/]
1. a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions
-> Christmas/festive decorations
2. a pattern, etc. that is added to something and that stops it from being plain
-> the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door
3. the style in which something is decorated
-> An Oscar was given for the art direction and set decoration.
4. the act or process of decorating something such as the inside of a house by painting it, etc.
5. an award or medal that is given to somebody as an honour
-> His jacket was heavy with military decorations.
trang trí
decrease
noun
[/ˈdiːkriːs/]
1. the process of reducing something; the amount that something is reduced by
-> Sales for May show a decrease compared with the same month last year.
giảm bớt
decrease
verb
[/dɪˈkriːs/]
1. to become smaller in size, number, etc.; to make something smaller in size, number, etc.
-> Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years.
giảm bớt
