Part 3 Flashcards
enthusiast
noun
[/ɪnˈθuːziæst/]
1. a person who is very interested in something and spends a lot of time doing it
-> a football enthusiast
2. a person who approves of something and shows enthusiasm for it
-> enthusiasts for a united Europe
người đam mê
entitle
verb
[/ɪnˈtaɪtl/]
1. to give somebody the right to have or to do something
-> You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65.
2. to give a title to a book, play, etc.
-> He read a poem entitled ‘Salt’.
quyền
entrance
noun
[/ˈentrəns/]
1. a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
2. the act of entering a room, building or place, especially in a way that attracts the attention of other people
-> the front/back/side entrance of the house
3. the right or opportunity to enter a building or place
-> They were refused entrance to the exhibition.
4. the act of becoming involved in something
5. permission to become a member of a club, society, university, etc.
cổng vào
epidemic
noun
[/ˌepɪˈdemɪk/]
1. a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community
-> the outbreak of a flu epidemic
2. a sudden rapid increase in how often something bad happens
-> A recent report describes an epidemic of crime in the inner cities.
bệnh dịch
equality
noun
[/iˈkwɑːləti/]
1. the fact of being equal in rights, status, advantages, etc.
-> racial/social/gender equality
bình đẳng
equation
noun
[/ɪˈkweɪʒn/]
1. a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54
-> the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation
2. the act of making something equal or considering something as equal (= of equating them)
-> The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.
3. a problem or situation in which several things must be considered and dealt with
-> When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.
phương trình
equip
verb
[/ɪˈkwɪp/]
1. to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
-> to be fully/poorly equipped
2. to prepare somebody for an activity or task, especially by teaching them what they need to know
-> The course is designed to equip students for a career in nursing.
trang bị
equipment
noun
[/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/]
1. the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
-> a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen
2. the process of providing a place or person with necessary things
-> The equipment of the photographic studio was expensive.
thiết bị
era
noun
[/ˈɪrə/]
1. a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events
-> the Victorian/modern/post-war era
2. a length of time that is a division of an aeon
kỷ nguyên
essay
noun
[/ˈeseɪ/]
1. a short piece of writing by a student as part of a course of study
-> I have to write an essay this weekend.
2. a short piece of writing on a particular subject, written in order to be published
-> a collection of essays by prominent African American writers
3. an attempt to do something
-> His first essay in politics was a complete disaster.
tiểu luận
essence
noun
[/ˈesns/]
1. the most important quality or feature of something, that makes it what it is
-> His paintings capture the essence of France.
2. a liquid taken from a plant, etc. that contains its smell and taste in a very strong form
-> essence of rose
3. necessary and very important
nước hoa
essentially
adverb
[/ɪˈsenʃəli/]
1. when you think about the true, important or basic nature of somebody/something
-> There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem.
Thiết yếu
establish
verb
[/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/]
1. to start or create an organization, a system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time
-> The committee was established in 1912.
2. to start having a relationship, especially a formal one, with another person, group or country
-> to establish relations/links/contacts/connections
3. to hold a position for long enough or succeed in something well enough to make people accept and respect you
-> He has now firmly established his position in the organization.
4. to make people accept a belief, claim, custom etc.
-> This success helped to establish the practice of vaccination.
5. to discover or prove the facts of a situation
-> Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident.
thành lập
establishment
noun
[/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/]
1. an organization, a large institution or a hotel
-> The visa is for foreign nationals wishing to study at a university, college or similar educational establishment.
2. the people in a society or a profession who have influence and power and who usually do not support change
-> the medical/military/political, etc. establishment
3. the act of starting or creating something that is meant to last for a long time
-> The speaker announced the establishment of a new college.
thành lập
estimate
noun
[/ˈestɪmət/]
1. a judgement that you make without having the exact details or figures about the size, amount, cost, etc. of something
-> to provide/obtain an estimate
2. a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost
-> I asked a couple of local builders for estimates.
ước lượng
estimate
verb
[/ˈestɪmeɪt/]
1. to form an idea of the cost, size, value etc. of something, but without calculating it exactly
-> to estimate the cost/value/number of something
ước lượng
eternal
adjective
[/ɪˈtɜːrnl/]
1. without an end; existing or continuing forever
-> the promise of eternal life in heaven
2. happening often and seeming never to stop
-> I’m tired of your eternal arguments.
3. people never stop hoping
Vĩnh hằng
ethnic
adjective
[/ˈeθnɪk/]
1. connected with or belonging to a group of people that share a cultural tradition
-> ethnic background/origin
2. typical of a country or culture that is very different from modern Western culture and therefore interesting for people in Western countries
-> ethnic clothes/jewellery/cooking
dân tộc
euro
noun
[/ˈjʊrəʊ/]
1. the unit of money of some countries of the European Union
-> I paid five euros for it.
2. euros as a system of money; the value of the euro compared with the value of the money of other countries
-> What if the UK had joined the Euro in 1999?
euro
evacuate
verb
[/ɪˈvækjueɪt/]
1. to move people from a place of danger to a safer place
-> Police evacuated nearby buildings.
2. to move out of a place because of danger, and leave the place empty
-> Employees were urged to evacuate their offices immediately.
3. to empty your bowels
sơ tán
everything
pronoun
[/ˈevriθɪŋ/]
1. all things
-> Everything had gone.
2. the situation now; life generally
-> Everything in the capital is now quiet.
3. the most important thing
-> Money isn’t everything.
4. and so on; and other similar things
mọi thứ
everywhere
adverb
[/ˈevriwer/]
1. in, to or at every place; all places
-> I’ve looked everywhere.
mọi nơi
evidence
noun
[/ˈevɪdəns/]
1. the facts, signs or objects that make you believe that something is true
-> Researchers have found clear scientific evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
2. the information that is used in court to try to prove something
-> I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial.
3. (considering) the evidence on both sides of an argument, to find the most likely reason for or result of something
4. (to be) present and clearly seen
chứng cớ
evil
adjective
[/ˈiːvl/]
1. enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel
-> Police described the killer as ‘a desperate and evil man’.
2. having a harmful effect on people; morally bad
-> evil deeds
3. connected with the devil and with what is bad in the world
-> It was an ancient charm to ward off evil spirits.
4. extremely unpleasant
-> The rubbish bin was giving off an evil smell.
5. the time when you have to do something difficult or unpleasant
6. a person or spirit who is thought to have a good/bad influence over you
7. an unpleasant drink that is a mixture of different things
độc ác
evoke
verb
[/ɪˈvəʊk/]
1. to bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind
-> The music evoked memories of her youth.
gợi lên
exactly
adverb
[/ɪɡˈzæktli/]
1. used to emphasize that something is correct in every way or in every detail
-> It’s exactly nine o’clock.
2. used to ask for more information about something
-> Where exactly did you stay in France?
3. used as a reply, agreeing with what somebody has just said, or emphasizing that it is correct
-> ‘You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?’ ‘Exactly.’
4. used when you are saying the opposite of what you really mean
5. used when you are correcting something that somebody has said
chính xác
examination
noun
[/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/]
1. a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
-> successful candidates in GCSE examinations
2. the act of looking at or considering something very carefully
-> Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple.
3. a close look at something/somebody, especially to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem
-> a medical/physical examination
bài kiểm tra
excellent
adjective
[/ˈeksələnt/]
1. extremely good
-> an excellent book/article
2. used to show that you are very pleased about something or that you approve of something
-> You can all come? Excellent!
xuất sắc
exceptional
adjective
[/ɪkˈsepʃənl/]
1. unusually good
-> At the age of five he showed exceptional talent as a musician.
2. very unusual
-> This deadline will be extended only in exceptional circumstances.
đặc biệt
excited
adjective
[/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/]
1. feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
-> Staff got excited when they heard they were getting a bonus.
2. nervous or upset and unable to relax
-> Some horses become excited when they’re in traffic.
3. feeling sexual desire
hào hứng
exclusion
noun
[/ɪkˈskluːʒn/]
1. the act of preventing somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something
-> He was disappointed with his exclusion from the England squad.
2. a person or thing that is not included in something
-> Check the list of exclusions in the insurance policy.
3. the act of deciding that something is not possible
-> the exclusion of robbery as a motive
4. a situation in which a child is banned from attending school because of bad behaviour
-> the exclusion of disruptive students from school
loại trừ, sự ngăn cấm
exclusive
adjective
[/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/]
1. only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group
-> The hotel has exclusive access to the beach.
2. not very willing to allow new people to become members, especially if they are from a lower social class
-> He belongs to an exclusive club.
3. of a high quality and expensive and therefore not often bought or used by most people
-> an exclusive hotel
4. not including anything else
-> He had an exclusive focus on success and making money.
5. not including somebody/something
-> The price is for accommodation only, exclusive of meals.
6. not able to exist or be a true statement at the same time as something else
-> The two options are not mutually exclusive (= you can have them both).
loại trừ, đặc quyền
excuse
verb
[/ɪkˈskjuːz/]
1. to forgive somebody for something that they have done, for example not being polite or making a small mistake
-> Please excuse the mess.
2. to make your or somebody else’s behaviour seem less offensive by finding reasons for it
-> Nothing can excuse such rudeness.
3. to allow somebody to leave; to say in a polite way that you are leaving
-> Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m a very busy man.
4. to allow somebody to not do something that they should normally do
-> She was excused from giving evidence because of her age.
5. used to say that you are sorry for swearing
-> ‘Excuse me for a moment,’ she said and left the room.
6. used to politely get somebody’s attention, especially somebody you do not know
-> Oh, excuse me. I didn’t see you there.
7. used to politely ask somebody to move so that you can get past them
8. used to say that you are sorry for interrupting somebody or behaving in a slightly rude way
9. used to disagree politely with somebody
10. used to politely tell somebody that you are going to leave or talk to somebody else
11. used to say sorry for pushing somebody or doing something wrong
12. used when you did not hear what somebody said and you want them to repeat it
thứ lỗi
execute
verb
[/ˈeksɪkjuːt/]
1. to kill somebody, especially as a legal punishment
-> He was executed for treason.
2. to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc.
-> They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption.
3. to successfully perform an action or movement that requires skill
-> The pilot executed a perfect landing.
4. to make or produce a work of art
-> Picasso also executed several landscapes at Horta de San Juan.
5. to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally acceptable
-> His will was executed by his lawyers in 2008.
hành hình
exercise
noun
[/ˈeksərsaɪz/]
1. physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
2. a set of movements or activities that you do to stay healthy or develop a skill
-> Swimming is good exercise.
3. a set of questions in a book that tests your knowledge or practises a skill
-> relaxation/stretching exercises
4. the use of power, a skill, a quality or a right to make something happen
5. an activity that is designed to achieve a particular result
6. a set of activities for training soldiers
7. ceremonies
bài tập
exercise
verb
[/ˈeksərsaɪz/]
1. to do sports or other physical activities in order to stay healthy or become stronger; to make an animal do this
2. to give a part of the body the movement and activity it needs to keep strong and healthy
-> an hour’s class of exercising to music
3. to use your power, rights or personal qualities in order to achieve something
-> These movements will exercise your arms and shoulders.
4. if somebody is exercised about something, they are very anxious about it
bài tập
exhibition
noun
[/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/]
1. a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
-> Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?
2. the act of showing something, for example works of art, to the public
-> She refused to allow the exhibition of her husband’s work.
3. the act of showing a skill, a feeling, or a kind of behaviour
-> We were treated to an exhibition of the footballer’s speed and skill.
4. an amount of money that is given as a prize to a student
5. to behave in a bad or stupid way in public
triển lãm
exile
noun
[/ˈeksaɪl/]
1. the state of being sent to live in another country that is not your own, especially for political reasons or as a punishment
-> a place of exile
2. a person who chooses, or is forced, to live away from his or her own country
-> political exiles
lưu đày
existence
noun
[/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/]
1. the state or fact of being real or living or of being present
-> I was unaware of his existence until today.
2. a way of living, especially when this is difficult or boring
-> The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment.
sự tồn tại
exit
verb
[/ˈeksɪt/]
1. to go out; to leave a building, stage, vehicle, etc.
-> The bullet entered her back and exited through her chest.
2. to finish using a computer program
-> To exit from this page, press the return key.
3. used in the instructions printed in a play to say that an actor must leave the stage
-> Exit Macbeth.
lối ra
expand
verb
[/ɪkˈspænd/]
1. to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance
-> Metals expand when they are heated.
2. if a business expands or is expanded, new branches are opened, it makes more money, etc.
-> an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing)
3. to talk more; to add details to what you are saying
-> I repeated the question and waited for her to expand.
mở rộng
expected
adjective
[/ɪkˈspektɪd/]
1. that you think will happen
-> Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.
hy vọng
experimental
adjective
[/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/]
1. based on new ideas, forms or methods that are used to find out what effect they have
-> The school’s experimental teaching methods include letting the children decide what to study.
2. connected with scientific experiments
-> experimental conditions/data/evidence
thực nghiệm
explicit
adjective
[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/]
1. clear and easy to understand, so that you have no doubt what is meant
-> He gave me very explicit directions on how to get there.
2. saying something clearly, exactly and openly
-> She was quite explicit about why she had left.
3. describing or showing something, especially sexual activity, with a lot of detail
-> a sexually explicit film
rõ ràng
explode
verb
[/ɪkˈspləʊd/]
1. to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage
2. to suddenly become very angry or dangerous
-> A second bomb exploded in a crowded market.
3. to suddenly express an emotion
4. to suddenly and quickly do something; to move suddenly with a lot of force
5. to make a sudden very loud noise
6. to increase suddenly and very quickly in number
7. to show that something is not true, especially something that people believe
nổ tung
explosive
noun
[/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/]
1. a substance that is able or likely to cause an explosion
-> plastic explosives
chất nổ
export
noun
[/ˈekspɔːrt/]
1. the selling and transporting of goods to another country
-> a ban on the export of live cattle
2. a product that is sold to another country
-> the country’s major exports
xuất khẩu
exposure
noun
[/ɪkˈspəʊʒər/]
1. the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
2. the fact of having the true facts about somebody/something told after they have been hidden because they are bad, dishonest or illegal
-> prolonged exposure to harmful radiation
3. the fact of being discussed or mentioned on television, in newspapers, etc.
-> There were three exposures left on the roll of film.
4. the fact of experiencing something new or different
5. a medical condition caused by being out in very cold weather for too long without protection
6. the length of time for which light is allowed into the camera when taking a photograph
7. a length of film in a camera that is used to take a photograph
8. the act of showing something that is usually hidden
phơi bày
express
verb
[/ɪkˈspres/]
1. to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
-> Teachers have expressed concern about the changes.
2. to speak, write or communicate in some other way what you think or feel
-> Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves.
3. to become obvious in a particular way
-> Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause.
4. to represent something in a particular way, for example by symbols
-> The figures are expressed as percentages.
5. to remove air or liquid from something by pressing
-> Coconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.
6. to send something by express post
-> As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you.
thể hiện
expression
noun
[/ɪkˈspreʃn/]
1. a word or phrase
2. things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas
-> What’s the meaning of the expression ‘on cloud nine’?
3. a look on a person’s face that shows their thoughts or feelings
4. a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc.
5. a group of signs that represent an idea or a quantity
sự biểu lộ
extend
verb
[/ɪkˈstend/]
1. to make something longer or larger
2. to make something last longer
-> to extend a fence/road/house
3. to make a business, an idea, an influence, etc. cover more areas or operate in more places
-> to extend a deadline/visa
4. to relate to or include somebody/something
-> The school is extending the range of subjects taught.
5. to cover a particular area, distance or length of time
6. to make something reach something or stretch
7. to stretch part of your body, especially an arm or a leg, away from yourself
8. to offer or give something to somebody
9. to make somebody/something use all their effort, abilities, supplies, etc.
mở rộng
extension
noun
[/ɪkˈstenʃn/]
1. the act of increasing the area of activity, group of people, etc. that is affected by something
-> The blame lies with the teachers and, by extension, with the Education Service.
2. a new room or rooms that are added to a house
-> the extension of new technology into developing countries
3. a new part that is added to a building
-> a planned two-storey extension to the hospital
4. an extra period of time allowed for something
5. an extra phone line connected to a central phone in a house or to a switchboard in a large building. In a large building, each extension usually has its own number.
6. the act of making something longer or larger; the thing that is made longer and larger
7. pieces of artificial hair that are added to somebody’s own hair to make it longer
8. a part of a college or university that offers courses to students who are not studying full-time; a programme of study for these students
9. the set of three letters that are placed after the dot (= small round mark) at the end of the name of a file and that show what type of file it is
10. an extra length of electric wire, used when the wire on an electrical device is not long enough
11. taking the argument or situation one stage further
sự mở rộng
extensive
adjective
[/ɪkˈstensɪv/]
1. covering a large area; great in amount
-> The house has extensive grounds.
2. including or dealing with a wide range of information
-> Extensive research has been done into this disease.
rộng rãi
extra
adjective
[/ˈekstrə/]
1. more than is usual, expected, or than exists already
-> extra money/cash/funding
2. behaving in a way that is too dramatic or shows too much effort
-> Calm down—you’re being so extra right now.
thêm
extra
noun
[/ˈekstrə/]
1. a thing that is added to something that is not usual, standard or necessary and that costs more
-> The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs).
2. a person who is employed to play a very small part in a film, usually as a member of a crowd
-> We need hundreds of extras for the battle scenes.
thêm
extract
verb
[/ɪkˈstrækt/]
1. to remove or obtain a substance from something, for example by using an industrial or a chemical process
-> a machine that extracts excess moisture from the air
2. to obtain information, money, etc., often by taking it from somebody who is unwilling to give it
-> Journalists managed to extract all kinds of information about her private life.
3. to choose information, etc. from a book, a computer, etc. to be used for a particular purpose
-> This article is extracted from his new book.
4. to take or pull something out, especially when this needs force or effort
-> The dentist may decide that the wisdom teeth need to be extracted.
5. to get a particular feeling or quality from a situation
-> They are unlikely to extract much benefit from the trip.
trích xuất
extremely
adverb
[/ɪkˈstriːmli/]
1. to a very high degree
-> It is extremely important to follow the directions exactly.
vô cùng
extremist
noun
[/ɪkˈstriːmɪst/]
1. a person whose opinions, especially about religion or politics, are extreme, and who may do things that are violent or illegal for what they believe
-> left-wing/right-wing/political/religious extremists
Nguoi cực đoan
face
noun
[/feɪs/]
1. the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
-> The answer was staring us in the face but we never saw it until it was too late.
2. an expression that is shown on somebody’s face
-> a pretty/pale/round face
3. used to refer to a person of the type mentioned
-> Social deprivation is the unacceptable face of capitalism.
4. having the type of face or expression mentioned
5. a side or surface of something
6. the front part of a clock or watch
7. the particular character of something
8. a particular aspect of something
9. used to describe something that you have failed to see, even though it was obvious and should have been easy to see
10. to be certain to happen
11. to be unable to avoid something
12. to be very obvious to other people from the expression on somebody’s face
13. if a plan, etc. blows up in your face, it goes badly wrong in a way that causes you damage or makes you feel embarrassed
14. to do something when you are angry that is meant to harm somebody else but that also harms you
15. to disappear completely
16. to try to do something as hard and as long as you possibly can but without success
17. used to say that somebody will/will not get a particular job or position because they have/do not have the appearance, personality, etc. that the employer wants, even when this should not be important
18. somebody looks very angry
19. close to and looking at somebody
20. in a situation where you have to accept that something is true and deal with it
21. with your face and stomach facing upwards/downwards
22. with the front part or surface facing upwards/downwards
23. to fall so that you are lying on your front
24. to fail completely, usually in an embarrassing way
25. to eat a lot of food or too much food
26. to oppose or be the opposite of something that is usual or expected
27. to do something that other people think is rude or shows a lack of respect, without feeling embarrassed or ashamed
28. to be made to look stupid
29. annoying somebody by criticizing them or telling them what to do all the time
30. despite problems, difficulties, etc.
31. as a result of something
32. to show in a very obvious way that you have no respect for somebody
33. to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed
34. (to have) an unhappy or disappointed expression
35. to look straight at somebody without feeling embarrassed or ashamed
36. to be less respected or look stupid because of something you have done
37. the state of being less respected by other people or looking stupid because of something you have done
38. used to emphasize that you have particular skills or qualities
39. used to say that something seems to be good, true, etc. but that this opinion may need to be changed when you know more about it
40. very obvious
41. to produce an expression on your face to show that you do not like somebody/something or in order to make somebody laugh
42. to put on make-up
43. to pretend that you feel confident and happy when you do not
44. to avoid or help somebody avoid being embarrassed
45. to be determined to oppose somebody/something
46. to appear among your friends or in public
47. to shut a door hard when somebody is trying to come in
48. to refuse to talk to somebody or meet them, in a rude way
49. a rude way of telling somebody to be quiet or stop talking
50. an action that seems to be intended as a deliberate way of offending and showing lack of respect for somebody
51. if you keep a straight face, you do not laugh or smile, although you find something funny
52. if you say something to somebody’s face, you say it to them directly rather than to other people
53. used to refer to a person whose name you cannot remember
54. to destroy or remove somebody/something completely
khuôn mặt
faculty
noun
[/ˈfæklti/]
1. a department or group of related departments in a college or university
-> the Faculty of Law
2. all the teachers in a faculty of a college or university
-> the Law School faculty
3. all the teachers of a particular university or college
-> faculty members
4. any of the physical or mental abilities that a person is born with
-> the faculty of sight
5. a particular ability for doing something
-> the faculty of understanding complex issues
giảng viên
fade
verb
[/feɪd/]
1. to become or to make something become paler or less bright
-> The curtains had faded in the sun.
2. to disappear gradually
-> Her smile faded.
3. if a sports player, team, actor, etc. fades, they stop playing or performing as well as they did before
-> Black faded on the final bend.
4. to be disappearing quickly
5. to behave in a way that does not attract any attention; to disappear or hide
phai màu
fair
adjective
[/fer/]
1. acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation
-> Be fair! She didn’t know you were coming.
2. treating everyone equally and according to the rules or law
-> a fair deal/wage/price
3. pale in colour
-> They set sail with the first fair wind.
4. quite large in number, size or amount
5. quite good
6. bright and not raining
7. not too strong and blowing in the right direction
8. beautiful
9. in some situations any type of behaviour is acceptable to get what you want
10. used to tell somebody to be reasonable in their judgement of somebody/something
11. using dishonest methods if honest ones do not work
12. a reasonable opportunity to show that you can do something
13. used to say that an idea or suggestion seems reasonable
14. a fairly large number
15. used to ask somebody to be reasonable
16. (to allow somebody) the opportunity to give their opinion of something before deciding if they have done something wrong, often in court
17. used to ask for fair treatment or to claim that a situation is fair
18. (to give somebody/get) fair treatment that gives you the same chance as somebody else
19. (more than) an amount of something that is considered to be reasonable or acceptable
20. not particularly good or bad
21. used by somebody who is caught doing something wrong, to say that they admit that they are wrong
hội chợ
fairly
adverb
[/ˈferli/]
1. to some extent but not very
-> fairly simple/easy/straightforward
2. in a fair and reasonable way; honestly
-> He has always treated me very fairly.
3. used to emphasize something that you are saying
-> The time fairly raced by.
4. honestly and according to the rules
5. in a direct way that is easy to understand
6. exactly in the place you were aiming for
công bằng
fall
noun
[/fɔːl/]
1. an act of falling
-> Luckily, a bush broke his fall.
2. an amount of snow, rain, rocks, etc. that falls or has fallen
-> I had a bad fall and broke my arm.
3. the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes colder
4. a decrease in size, number, rate or level
5. a loss of political, economic, etc. power or success; the loss or defeat of a city, country, etc. in war
6. a situation in which a person, an organization, etc. loses the respect of other people because they have done something wrong
7. a large amount of water falling down from a height
8. the way in which something falls or happens
9. the occasion when Adam and Eve did not obey God and had to leave the Garden of Eden
10. to be doing something that involves risks and that may end in disaster
11. to stop somebody from falling onto something hard
12. if you have too high an opinion of yourself or your abilities, something will happen to make you look stupid
13. to accept responsibility or punishment for something that you did not do, or did not do alone
ngã
fancy
adjective
[/ˈfænsi/]
1. unusually complicated, often in an unnecessary way; intended to impress other people
-> a kitchen full of fancy gadgets
2. with a lot of decorations or bright colours
-> fancy goods (= things sold as gifts or for decoration)
3. expensive or connected with an expensive way of life
-> fancy restaurants with fancy prices
4. of high quality
si mê
fantasy
noun
[/ˈfæntəsi/]
1. a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
-> He spoke of his childhood fantasies about becoming a famous football player.
2. a product of your imagination
-> Her books are usually escapist fantasies.
3. the act of imagining things; a person’s imagination
-> This is a work of fantasy.
4. a type of story that is set in a world, or a version of our world, that does not really exist and involves magic, monsters, etc.
-> She wrote a series of fantasy novels filled with wizards, witches and dragons.
5. a competition in which you choose players to make your own imaginary team, and score points according to the performance of the real players
-> In his personal time, Stephen blogs for several fantasy hockey leagues.
tưởng tượng
fatal
adjective
[/ˈfeɪtl/]
1. causing or ending in death
-> a fatal accident/blow/illness
2. causing disaster or failure
-> a fatal error/mistake
gây tử vong
father
noun
[/ˈfɑːðər/]
1. a male parent of a child or an animal; a person who is acting as the father to a child
-> My father died in 2017.
2. a person’s ancestors (= people who are related to you who lived in the past)
-> the land of our fathers
3. the first man to introduce a new way of thinking about something or of doing something
-> Henry Moore is considered to be the father of modern British sculpture.
4. used by Christians to refer to God
-> Father, forgive us.
5. the title of a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church
-> Father Dominic
6. from one generation of a family to the next
7. used to say that a son’s character or behaviour is similar to that of his father
8. very much older than somebody (especially used to suggest that a romantic or sexual relationship between the two people is not appropriate)
9. we believe a thing because we want it to be true
bố
fear
noun
[/fɪr/]
1. the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
-> Her eyes showed no fear.
2. a feeling of concern about somebody’s safety or about something bad that might happen
-> The doctor’s report confirmed our worst fears.
3. to avoid the danger of something happening
4. feeling frightened that you might be killed
5. used to say that you definitely do not want to do something
6. to make somebody very frightened, especially in order to make them do something
7. to make somebody be afraid, etc.
8. in a fair way
nỗi sợ
feature
noun
[/ˈfiːtʃər/]
1. something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
-> An interesting feature of the city is the old market.
2. a part of somebody’s face such as their nose, mouth and eyes
-> facial features
3. a special article or programme about somebody/something
-> In today’s programme we have a special feature on education.
4. the main film in a cinema programme
tính năng
feature
verb
[/ˈfiːtʃər/]
1. to include a particular person or thing as a special feature
-> The film features Cary Grant as a professor.
2. to have an important part in something
-> Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.
tính năng
february
noun
[/ˈfebrueri/]
1. the 2nd month of the year, between January and March
-> She was born in February.
tháng 2
fee
noun
[/fiː/]
1. an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
-> Employees are reimbursed for any legal fees incurred when they relocate.
2. an amount of money that you pay to join an organization, or to do something
-> a membership/subscription fee
phí
feed
noun
[/fiːd/]
1. a meal of milk for a young baby; a meal for an animal
2. food for animals or plants
-> her morning feed
3. material supplied to a machine
-> The printer has an automatic paper feed.
4. a pipe, device, etc. that supplies a machine with something
5. a large meal
6. television programmes that are sent from a central station to other stations in a network; the system of sending out these programmes
7. a special feature on a blog, news website, social media site, etc. that allows you to see new information that has been added without having to visit the website, usually using a feed reader (= a piece of software that displays this information)
cho ăn
feeding
noun
[/ˈfiːdɪŋ/]
1. the act of giving food to a person, an animal or a plant
-> breast/bottle feeding
cho ăn
feminist
adjective
[/ˈfemənɪst/]
1. having or based on the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men
-> feminist demands/ideas/theories
nhà nữ quyền
fight
noun
[/faɪt/]
1. a struggle against somebody/something using physical force
-> Six teams are bitter rivals in what will be a fight to the finish.
2. an occasion when people fight as a sport, especially in boxing
-> a street/gang fight
3. an argument about something
4. the work of trying to destroy, prevent or achieve something
5. a competition or an act of competing, especially in a sport
6. a battle, especially for a particular place or position
7. the desire or ability to keep fighting for something
8. to want to fight with somebody very much
9. a sports competition, election, etc. between sides that are so equal in ability that they continue fighting very hard until the end
10. to be involved in a situation so that you will gain or lose according to the result
11. to deliberately start a fight or an argument with somebody
trận đánh
fighting
noun
[/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/]
1. the activity of being involved in a battle against an enemy
-> Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night.
2. a physical struggle with somebody
-> outbreaks of street fighting
3. an argument or arguments with somebody about something
-> He hated all the fighting at home.
4. the activity of trying very hard to get something or achieve something
-> years of fighting against the policy
5. the activity of taking part in a boxing match
-> prize fighting (= matches for money)
6. a small chance of being successful if a great effort is made
7. extremely fit or healthy
8. a feeling that you are ready to fight very hard for something or to try something difficult
9. comments or remarks that show that you are ready to fight very hard for something
Chiến đấu
filter
verb
[/ˈfɪltər/]
1. to pass liquid, light, etc. through a special device, especially to remove something that is not wanted
-> All drinking water must be filtered.
2. to use a special program to check the content of emails or websites before they are sent to your computer
3. to move slowly in a particular direction
-> The doors opened and people started filtering through.
4. to slowly become known
-> More details about the crash are filtering through.
5. to come into a place slowly or in small amounts
-> Sunlight filtered in through the curtains.
6. to turn left (or right) at traffic lights while other vehicles wanting to go straight ahead or turn right (or left) must wait
lọc
final
adjective
[/ˈfaɪnl/]
1. being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc.
-> his final act as party leader
2. being the result of a particular process
-> I think you will be satisfied with the final product.
3. that cannot be argued with or changed
-> The judge’s decision is final.
4. used to say what is most important after everything has been discussed, or considered
5. the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer
6. the last comment or decision about something
cuối cùng
finance
noun
[/ˈfaɪnæns/]
1. money used to run a business, an activity or a project
-> The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance.
2. the activity of managing money, especially by a government or commercial organization
-> the Minister of Finance
3. the money available to a person, an organization or a country; the way this money is managed
-> government/public/personal finances
tài chính
finish
verb
[/ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
1. to stop doing something or making something because it is complete
-> Haven’t you finished your homework yet?
2. to come to an end; to bring something to an end
-> The play finished at 10.30.
3. to eat, drink or use what remains of something
-> I quickly finished my tea.
4. to be in a particular state or position at the end of a race or a competition
-> She was delighted to finish second.
5. to make somebody so tired or impatient that they cannot do any more
-> Climbing that hill really finished me off.
hoàn thành
fire
noun
[/ˈfaɪər/]
1. the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns
-> You need fire in your belly if you want to make it in the music business.
2. flames that are out of control and destroy buildings, trees, etc.
-> Most animals are afraid of fire.
3. a pile of burning fuel, such as wood or coal, used for cooking food or heating a room
-> Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning).
4. a piece of equipment for heating a room
5. shots from guns
6. strong criticism
7. very strong emotion, especially anger or enthusiasm
8. a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm
9. a difficult introduction to a new job or activity
10. to make somebody direct their anger, criticism, etc. at you, so that others do not have to face it
11. to use similar methods in a fight or an argument to those your opponent is using
12. a very strong desire to achieve something
13. to become friends quickly and have a very friendly relationship
14. to delay or be delayed in taking action
15. to be involved in several activities or areas of business at the same time, hoping that at least one will be successful
16. if something bad is being said about somebody/something, it usually has some truth in it
17. giving you a painful burning feeling
18. to be doing really well at something
19. from a bad situation to one that is worse
20. to act in a way that is not sensible and take dangerous risks
21. to be very successful and admired by other people
ngọn lửa
fire
verb
[/ˈfaɪər/]
1. to shoot bullets, etc. from a gun or other weapon
-> The room was full of journalists, all firing questions at them.
2. to shoot bullets out
-> The officer ordered his men to fire.
3. to force somebody to leave their job
-> We heard the sound of guns firing.
4. to make somebody feel very excited about something or interested in something
5. when an engine fires, an electrical spark is produced that makes the fuel burn and the engine start to work
6. using the fuel mentioned in order to operate
7. to heat a clay object to make it hard and strong
8. to ask somebody a lot of questions one after another or make a lot of comments very quickly
9. using all your energy to do something; working as well as possible
ngọn lửa
firearm
noun
[/ˈfaɪərɑːrm/]
1. a gun that can be carried
-> The police were issued with firearms.
súng cầm tay
firefighter
noun
[/ˈfaɪərfaɪtər/]
1. a person whose job is to put out fires
-> Firefighters were called to a house in Summertown.
lính cứu hỏa
fit
noun
[/fɪt/]
1. a sudden attack of an illness, such as epilepsy, in which somebody becomes unconscious and their body may make violent movements
-> Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.
2. a sudden short period of coughing (= forcing air through the throat noisily) or of laughing, that you cannot control
-> to have an epileptic fit
3. a short period of very strong feeling
4. the way that something, especially a piece of clothing, fits; the way that somebody/something fits into something
5. the way that two things match each other or are suitable for each other
6. frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously
7. to be very shocked, upset or angry
phù hợp
fix
verb
[/fɪks/]
1. to repair or correct something
-> We’re not fixing to go there anytime soon.
2. to decide on a date, a time, an amount, etc. for something
-> The car won’t start—can you fix it?
3. to arrange or organize something
-> I’ll fix a meeting.
4. to put something in a place so that it will not move
5. to discover or say the exact position, time, etc. of something
6. to provide or prepare something, especially food
7. to make something such as your hair or face neat and attractive
8. to arrange the result of something in a way that is not honest or fair
9. to punish somebody who has harmed you and stop them doing you any more harm
10. to treat film for cameras, etc. with a chemical so that the colours do not change or become less bright
11. to make an animal unable to have young by means of an operation
12. to intend to do something
13. to look directly at somebody for a long time
14. used to say that if something works well enough, it should not be changed
sửa chữa
fixed
adjective
[/fɪkst/]
1. staying the same; not changing or able to be changed
-> These fixed prices give farmers a degree of financial security.
2. held very strongly; not easily changed
-> My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become.
3. not changing and not sincere
-> He greeted all his guests with a fixed smile on his face.
4. used to ask how much of something a person has, or to ask about arrangements
đã sửa, cố định
fixture
noun
[/ˈfɪkstʃər/]
1. a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place
-> There are plans to make the race an annual fixture.
2. a thing such as a bath or toilet that is fixed in a house and that you do not take with you when you move house
-> The price of the house includes fixtures and fittings.
vật cố định
flash
noun
[/flæʃ/]
1. a sudden bright light that shines for a moment and then disappears
-> He needed to prove that his success was not just a flash in the pan.
2. the act of shining a light on something, especially as a signal
-> a flash of lightning
3. a piece of equipment that produces a bright light for a very short time, used for taking photographs indoors, when it is dark, etc.; the use of this when taking a photograph
4. the sudden appearance for a short time of something bright
5. a particular idea or feeling that suddenly comes into your mind or shows in your face
6. a short item of important news that is broadcast on radio or television, often interrupting a programme
7. a band or small piece of cloth worn on a military uniform to show a person’s rank
8. a band of colour or writing across a book, pack, etc.
9. a program that creates moving images for websites
10. a sudden success that lasts only a short time and is not likely to be repeated
11. very quickly and suddenly
12. very quickly
tốc biến
flee
verb
[/fliː/]
1. to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger
-> She burst into tears and fled.
chạy trốn
flesh
noun
[/fleʃ/]
1. the soft substance between the skin and bones of animal or human bodies
-> The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit’s flesh.
2. the skin of the human body
-> His fingers closed around the soft flesh of her arm.
3. the soft part of fruit and vegetables, especially when it is eaten
-> the sweet flesh of a mango
4. the human body when considering its physical and sexual needs, rather than the mind or soul
-> the pleasures/sins of the flesh
5. when you say that somebody is flesh and blood, you mean that they are a normal human with needs, emotions and weaknesses
6. a person that you are related to
7. to die
8. if you see somebody in the flesh, you are in the same place as them and actually see them rather than just seeing a picture of them
9. to make you feel afraid or full of horror
10. the full amount that somebody owes you, even if this will cause them trouble or difficulty
11. to say hello to people by shaking hands
12. to develop a basic idea, etc. by giving more details to make it more complete
13. you intend to do good things but you are too lazy, weak or busy to actually do them
14. a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something
xác thịt
flying
adjective
[/ˈflaɪɪŋ/]
1. able to fly
-> flying insects
2. moving rapidly through the air
-> One passenger was cut by flying glass.
3. very well; with a very high mark
bay
focus
noun
[/ˈfəʊkəs/]
1. the thing or person that people are most interested in; the act of paying special attention to something and making people interested in it
-> It was the main focus of attention at the meeting.
2. a point or distance at which the outline of an object is clearly seen by the eye or through a lens
-> Some parts of the photograph are out of focus (= blurred rather than clearly seen).
3. a point at which waves of light, sound, etc. meet after reflection or refraction; the point from which waves of light, sound, etc. seem to come
4. the point at which an earthquake starts to happen
tập trung
folk
noun
[/fəʊk/]
1. people in general
-> ordinary working-class folk
2. a friendly way of addressing more than one person
-> Well, folks, what are we going to do today?
3. the members of your family, especially your parents
-> How are your folks?
4. people from a particular country or region, or who have a particular way of life
-> country folk
5. music in the traditional style of a country or community
-> a folk festival/concert
dân gian
follow
verb
[/ˈfɑːləʊ/]
1. to come or go after or behind somebody/something
-> She works in television, following in her father’s footsteps.
2. to come or go after or behind somebody in order to watch where they go and what they do
-> Follow me please.
3. to come after something/somebody else in time or order; to happen as a result of something else
-> I think we’re being followed.
4. to do something after something else
5. to accept advice, instructions, etc. and do what you have been told or shown to do
6. to accept somebody/something as a guide, a leader or an example; to copy somebody/something
7. to click on a link in a website
8. to go along a road, path, etc.
9. to go in the same direction as something or parallel to something
10. to be the logical result of something
11. to understand an explanation or the meaning of something
12. to watch or listen to somebody/something very carefully
13. to take an active interest in something and be aware of what is happening; to support a sports team
14. to choose to regularly see content from a person, company, etc. using a social media service
15. to be about the life or development of somebody/something
16. to develop or happen in a particular way
17. to do the same job, have the same style of life, etc. as somebody else, especially somebody in your family
18. to be guided by your sense of smell
19. to go straight forward
20. to act according to what seems right or reasonable, rather than following any particular rules
21. to play a card of the same suit that has just been played
22. to act or behave in the way that somebody else has just done
23. a person or event that is so good or successful at something that it will be difficult for anyone/anything else coming after them to be as good or successful
theo
following
noun
[/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/]
1. the thing or things that you will mention next; the person or people that you will mention next
-> The following is a summary of events.
2. a group of supporters
-> The band has a huge following in Italy.
tiếp theo
foot
noun
[/fʊt/]
1. the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person or an animal stands
-> Weekdays are slow in the restaurant, but at weekends the staff are rushed off their feet.
2. having or using the type or number of foot/feet mentioned
-> My feet are aching.
3. the part of a sock, stocking, etc. that covers the foot
-> The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it).
4. a unit for measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimetres
5. the lowest part of something; the base or bottom of something
6. the further or lower end of something
7. a unit of rhythm in a line of poetry containing one stressed syllable and one or more syllables without stress. Each of the four divisions in the following line is a foot
8. to be extremely busy; to have too many things to do
9. to tie somebody’s hands and feet together so that they cannot move or escape
10. to prevent somebody from doing what they want by creating rules, limits, etc.
11. used to say that a situation has changed so that somebody now has power or authority over the person who used to have power or authority over them
12. to suddenly cause somebody’s idea or plan to fail by doing something to stop them from continuing with it
13. to be deliberately slow in doing something or in making a decision
14. to be lucky in finding yourself in a good situation, or in getting out of a difficult situation
15. with your feet touching the ground before any other part of your body
16. if you leave a place feet first, you are carried out after you are dead
17. to become able to act independently and with confidence
18. a strong way of saying that you disagree completely with what has just been said
19. covering your whole body
20. to suddenly become nervous about doing something that you had planned to do
21. to start doing something that is new for you
22. to manage to enter an organization, a field of business, etc. that could bring you success
23. to want to travel or move to a different place; to want to do something different
24. to start a relationship well/badly
25. to have a fault or weakness in your character
26. to have a sensible and realistic attitude to life
27. to be involved in or connected with two different groups, especially ones that oppose each other
28. to be so old or ill that you are not likely to live much longer
29. to be very awkward in your movements, especially when you are dancing or playing a sport
30. to be very successful and admired
31. wearing socks or stockings but not shoes
32. to not delay in getting things done
33. (to put somebody) at a disadvantage or in difficulty
34. completely well or in a normal state again after an illness or a time of trouble
35. at an advantage
36. taking positive steps to achieve something
37. a way of referring to children when somebody wants, or is going to have, a baby
38. to take help or support away from somebody suddenly
39. to make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired
40. to sit down and relax, especially with your feet raised and supported
41. to be very strict in opposing what somebody wishes to do
42. to drive faster
43. to say or do something that upsets, offends or embarrasses somebody
44. to make a mistake
45. to enter or visit a place
46. to make somebody/something independent or successful
47. to do or say something that will cause you a lot of trouble or harm, especially when you are trying to get an advantage for yourself
48. to admire somebody very much, especially a teacher or somebody from whom you try to learn
49. to be independent and able to take care of yourself
50. to make somebody fall suddenly and deeply in love with you
51. to sit down and rest, especially when you are tired
52. to be able to think and react to things very quickly and effectively without any preparation
53. in the way; stopping you from working, etc.
54. to show what you think about something by going or not going somewhere
55. to take care of somebody’s needs so well that they do not have to do anything for themselves
56. to make somebody walk so far or so fast that they are very tired
chân
for
preposition
[/fər/]
1. used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put
-> There’s a letter for you.
2. in order to help somebody/something
-> What can I do for you (= how can I help you)?
3. used to show purpose or function
-> a machine for slicing bread
4. used to show a reason or cause
-> The town is famous for its cathedral.
5. in order to obtain something
-> He came to me for advice.
6. used to show a length of time
-> I’m going away for a few days.
7. used to show a distance
-> The road went on for miles and miles.
8. used to show where somebody/something is going
-> Is this the bus for Chicago?
9. used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time
-> an appointment for May 12
10. used to show the occasion when something happens
-> I’m warning you for the last time—stop talking!
11. in exchange for something
-> Copies are available for two dollars each.
12. employed by
-> She’s working for an insurance company.
13. about; in connection with somebody/something
-> They are anxious for her safety.
14. as a representative of
-> I am speaking for everyone in this department.
15. meaning
-> Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal.
16. in support of somebody/something
-> Are you for or against the proposal?
17. considering what can be expected from somebody/something
-> The weather was warm for the time of year.
18. used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done
-> It’s useless for us to continue.
19. used to show who can or should do something
-> It’s not for me to say why he left.
20. better, happier, etc. following something
-> You’ll feel better for a good night’s sleep.
21. to be going to get into trouble or be punished
22. despite
23. used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody
24. used to say that something is a typical example of its kind
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