Part 3 Flashcards by Dat Bui

exciting

adjective
[/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/]
1. causing great interest or excitement
-> This is an exciting opportunity for me.

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exclude

verb
[/ɪkˈskluːd/]
1. to deliberately not include something in what you are doing or considering
-> The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures.
2. to prevent somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something
-> Women are still excluded from some London clubs.
3. to decide that something is not possible
-> We should not exclude the possibility of negotiation.

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exclusively

adverb
[/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/]
1. for only one particular person, group or use
-> The resort caters almost exclusively for a high-society public.
2. completely; without including anybody or anything else
-> a charity that relies almost exclusively on voluntary contributions

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excuse

noun
[/ɪkˈskjuːs/]
1. a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
-> Late again! What’s your excuse this time?
2. a good reason that you give for doing something that you want to do for other reasons
-> Eating ice cream for a sore throat isn’t really a cure, but I like it, so any excuse!
3. a very bad example of something
-> Why get involved with that pathetic excuse for a human being?
4. a note written by a parent or doctor to explain why a student cannot go to school or somebody cannot go to work

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executive

noun
[/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/]
1. a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization
-> company/corporate/business/industry executives
2. a group of people who run a company or an organization
-> The union’s executive has/have yet to reach a decision.
3. the part of a government responsible for putting laws into effect
-> Conservatives are by tradition believers in a strong executive.

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exhibit

noun
[/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/]
1. an object or a collection of objects put in a public place, for example a museum, so that people can see it
-> The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life.
2. a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
-> The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year.
3. a thing that is used in court to prove that somebody is guilty or not guilty
-> The first exhibit was a knife which the prosecution claimed was the murder weapon.

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exist

verb
[/ɪɡˈzɪst/]
1. to be real; to be present in a place or situation
-> Does life exist on other planets?
2. to live, especially in a difficult situation or with very little money
-> We existed on a diet of rice.

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expectation

noun
[/ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/]
1. a belief that something will happen because it is likely
-> We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery.
2. a hope that something good will happen
-> She went to college with great expectations.
3. a strong belief about the way something should happen or how somebody should behave
-> Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations.

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experienced

adjective
[/ɪkˈspɪriənst/]
1. having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
-> an experienced player/teacher
2. having knowledge as a result of doing something for a long time, or having had a lot of different experiences
-> She’s very young and not very experienced.

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expert

adjective
[/ˈekspɜːrt/]
1. done with, having or involving great knowledge or skill
-> to seek expert advice

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expire

verb
[/ɪkˈspaɪər/]
1. to be no longer legally acceptable because the period of time for which it could be used has ended
-> When does your driving licence expire?
2. to end
-> His term of office expires at the end of June.
3. to die
-> She had expired while bearing her son.

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explain

verb
[/ɪkˈspleɪn/]
1. to tell somebody about something in a way that makes it easy to understand
-> He was trying to explain the difference between hip hop and rap.
2. to give a reason, or be a reason, for something
-> She tried to explain but he wouldn’t listen.
3. to give somebody reasons for your behaviour, especially when they are angry or upset because of it
4. to say what you mean in a clear way

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explicitly

adverb
[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/]
1. clearly or directly, so that the meaning is easy to understand
-> The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.
2. with a lot of detail, especially in describing or showing sexual activity
-> the explicitly sexual content of the image

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exploration

noun
[/ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/]
1. the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for something in it
-> Budgets for space exploration have been cut back.
2. an examination of something in order to find out about it
-> These findings merit further exploration.

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explore

verb
[/ɪkˈsplɔːr/]
1. to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
-> As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore.
2. to examine a subject or a possibility completely or carefully in order to find out more about it
-> to explore a theme/an issue
3. to feel something with your hands or another part of the body
-> She explored the sand with her toes.

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extra

adverb
[/ˈekstrə/]
1. in addition; more than is usual, expected or exists already
-> to pay/cost extra
2. more than usually
-> You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes.

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extreme

adjective
[/ɪkˈstriːm/]
1. very great in degree
-> We are working under extreme pressure at the moment.
2. not ordinary or usual; serious or severe
-> extreme weather events such as floods and heatwaves
3. far from what most people consider to be normal, reasonable or acceptable
-> extreme left-wing/right-wing views
4. as far as possible from the centre, the beginning or in the direction mentioned
-> Kerry is in the extreme west of Ireland.

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fabulous

adjective
[/ˈfæbjələs/]
1. extremely good
-> They put on a fabulous performance.
2. very great
-> fabulous wealth/riches/beauty
3. appearing in fables
-> fabulous beasts

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facilitate

verb
[/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/]
1. to make an action or a process possible or easier
-> The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.

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faction

noun
[/ˈfækʃn/]
1. a small group of people within a larger one, whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group
-> There are rival factions within the administration.
2. opposition, disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party
-> a party divided by faction and intrigue
3. films, books, etc. that combine fact with fiction (= imaginary events)

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factor

noun
[/ˈfæktər/]
1. one of several things that cause or influence something
-> Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease.
2. a number that divides into another number exactly
-> 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 are the factors of 12.
3. the amount by which something increases or decreases
-> The real wage of the average worker has increased by a factor of over ten in the last 70 years.
4. a particular level on a scale of measurement
-> a suntan lotion with a protection factor of 10
5. a substance in the blood that helps the clotting process. There are several types of this substance.
-> Haemophiliacs have no factor 8 in their blood.
6. the feeling of confidence in the future that is shared by many people

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failure

noun
[/ˈfeɪljər/]
1. lack of success in doing or achieving something
2. a person or thing that is not successful
-> The success or failure of the plan depends on you.
3. an act of not doing something, especially something that you are expected to do
-> The whole thing was a complete failure.
4. the state of not working correctly or as expected; an occasion when this happens
5. a situation in which a business has to close because it is not successful
6. a situation in which crops do not grow correctly and do not produce food

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fasten

verb
[/ˈfæsn/]
1. to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
-> Fasten your seat belts, please.
2. to close something so that it will not open; to be closed in this way
-> Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open.
3. to fix something in a particular position
-> He fastened back the shutters.
4. to attach or tie one thing to another thing
-> He fastened the papers together with a paper clip.
5. if you fasten your arms around somebody, your teeth into something, etc., or if your arms, teeth, etc. fasten around, into, etc. somebody/something, you hold the person/thing strongly with your arms, etc.
-> The dog fastened its teeth in his leg.
6. if you fasten your eyes on somebody/something or your eyes fasten on somebody/something, you look at them for a long time
-> He fastened his gaze on her face.

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fat

adjective
[/fæt/]
1. having too much flesh on it and weighing too much
-> a big fat man/woman
2. containing a lot of fat
-> fat bacon/sausages
3. thick or wide
-> a fat volume on American history
4. large in quantity; worth a lot of money
-> a fat sum/profit
5. used for saying that you do not believe something is likely to happen
6. not at all good or useful
7. used for saying that a situation may still change, for example that a contest, election, etc. is not finished yet, and somebody still has a chance to win it

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fault

noun [/fɔːlt/] 1. the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done -> My mother did nothing but find fault with my manners. 2. a bad or weak aspect of somebody’s character -> Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault? 3. something that is wrong or not perfect; something that is wrong with a machine or system that stops it from working correctly 4. a mistake made when serving 5. a place where there is a break that is longer than usual in the layers of rock in the earth’s crust 6. to look for and discover mistakes in somebody/something; to complain about somebody/something 7. used to say that somebody has a lot, or even too much, of a particular good quality lỗi

favourite

noun [/ˈfeɪvərɪt/] 1. a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type -> Which one's your favourite? 2. a person who is liked better by somebody and receives better treatment than others -> She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. 3. a record of a section of an app or the address of a website that enables you to find it quickly -> Add the website as a favourite. 4. the horse, runner, team, etc. that is expected to win -> The favourite came third. 5. the person who is expected by most people to get a particular job or position -> She's the favourite for the job. yêu thích

feeling

noun [/ˈfiːlɪŋ/] 1. something that you feel through the mind or through the senses -> There was a lot of bad feeling between the two groups of students. 2. a person’s emotions rather than their thoughts or ideas -> a feeling of guilt/helplessness/anger/sadness 3. strong emotion -> Feeling runs deep (= people feel strongly) on this issue. 4. an attitude or opinion about something 5. the idea or belief that a particular thing is true or a particular situation is likely to happen 6. sympathy or love for somebody/something 7. the ability to feel physically 8. the ability to understand somebody/something or to do something in a sensitive way 9. the atmosphere of a place, situation, etc. 10. anger between people, especially after an argument 11. used after you have been arguing with somebody or have beaten them in a contest but you would still like to be friendly with them 12. an unpleasant feeling that you get when you realize that something bad has happened or is going to happen 13. to be careful not to do or say anything that might upset somebody cảm giác

fellow

adjective [/ˈfeləʊ/] 1. used to describe somebody who is the same as you in some way, or in the same situation -> fellow citizens/students đồng nghiệp

fever

noun [/ˈfiːvər/] 1. a medical condition in which a person has a temperature that is higher than normal -> He has a high fever. 2. a type of disease in which somebody has a high temperature -> She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. 3. a state of nervous excitement -> He waited for her arrival in a fever of impatience. 4. great interest or excitement about something -> Election fever suddenly gripped the nation. sốt

few

pronoun [/fjuː/] 1. a small number of people, things or places; some -> I recognized a few of the other people. 2. not many people, things or places -> Very few of his books are worth reading. 3. not as many as -> Fewer than 20 students passed all the exams. 4. used with a plural verb to mean ‘a small group of people’ -> Real power belongs to the few. 5. to have had enough alcohol to make you drunk 6. a fairly large number một vài

file

verb [/faɪl/] 1. to put and keep paper documents in a particular place and in a particular order so that you can find them easily; to put a paper document in a box, file, etc. -> The forms should be filed alphabetically. 2. to present something so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with -> to file for divorce/bankruptcy 3. to send a report or a story to your employer -> Newspaper and television reporters filed dozens of stories from the scene of the fire. 4. to walk in a line of people, one after the other, in a particular direction -> The doors of the museum opened and the visitors began to file in. 5. to cut or shape something or make something smooth using a file -> to file your nails tài liệu

fill

verb [/fɪl/] 1. to make something full of something; to become full of something -> On paper, several of the applicants fit the bill. 2. to block a hole with a substance -> Please fill this glass for me. 3. a put a filling (= a small amount of special material) in a hole in a tooth -> The vacancy has already been filled. 4. to make somebody have a strong feeling; to become full of a strong feeling 5. if a smell, sound or light fills a place, it is very strong, loud or bright and easy to notice 6. full of the thing mentioned 7. to supply something that is missing 8. to do a job, have a role or position, etc. 9. to choose somebody for a job 10. to use up a particular period of time doing something 11. to make somebody/yourself feel unable to eat any more 12. if somebody fills an order or a prescription, they give the customer what they have asked for 13. to be what is needed in a particular situation or for a particular purpose 14. used to invite somebody to take as much as they like of something such as food, drink, etc; help yourself 15. to do somebody’s job in an acceptable way when they are not there đổ đầy

film

noun [/fɪlm/] 1. a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a cinema or on a television or other device 2. the art or business of making films -> Let's stay in and watch a film. 3. moving pictures of real events, shown for example on television -> jobs in film and television 4. thin plastic that is sensitive to light, used especially in the past for taking photographs and making films; a roll of this plastic, used in cameras -> television news film of the riots 5. a thin layer of something, usually on the surface of something else phim ảnh

financial

adjective [/faɪˈnænʃl/] 1. connected with money and finance -> the world's major financial markets/institutions 2. having money tài chính

find

verb [/faɪnd/] 1. to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance -> My mother did nothing but find fault with my manners. 2. to get back something/somebody that was lost after searching for it/them -> Look what I've found! 3. to discover something/somebody by searching, studying or thinking carefully -> I found the courage to speak. 4. to discover that something is true after you have tried it, tested it or experienced it 5. to have a particular feeling or opinion about something 6. used to say that something exists, grows, etc. somewhere 7. to discover somebody/something/yourself doing something or in a particular situation, especially when this is unexpected 8. to have something available so that you can use it 9. to show a quality in yourself, usually with an effort 10. to arrive at something naturally; to reach something/somebody 11. to make a particular decision in a court case 12. with free food and accommodation in addition to your wages 13. to look for and discover mistakes in somebody/something; to complain about somebody/something 14. to become able to act independently and with confidence 15. to be able or willing to do something 16. to meet somebody who is equal to or even better than you in strength, skill or intelligence 17. to be able to speak or express your opinion 18. to discover the right route (to a place) 19. to come to a place or a situation by chance or without intending to 20. impossible for anyone to find or see 21. to accept somebody as they are without expecting them to behave in a special way or have special qualities tìm thấy

finish

noun [/ˈfɪnɪʃ/] 1. the last part or the end of something -> It was a close finish as they had predicted. 2. the position in which a person or team finishes a competition -> a second-/third-/fourth-place finish 3. the last layer of paint, polish, etc. that is put onto the surface of something; the condition of the surface -> a gloss/matt finish 4. the final details that are added to something to make it complete -> The bows will give a feminine finish to the curtains. 5. a sports competition, election, etc. between sides that are so equal in ability that they continue fighting very hard until the end hoàn thành

fish

noun [/fɪʃ/] 1. a creature that lives in water, breathes through gills, and uses fins and a tail for swimming -> They caught several fish. 2. the soft part of fish that is eaten as food -> a regular diet of fresh fish 3. used to emphasize how easy it is to do something 4. an important person (in a small community) 5. a person who seems unfriendly and without strong emotions 6. a completely different situation or person from the one previously mentioned 7. to drink a lot of alcohol regularly 8. a person who feels uncomfortable because they are in an environment that is not familiar 9. to have more important or more interesting things to do 10. neither one thing nor another 11. a person who is slightly strange or crazy 12. used to comfort somebody whose romantic relationship has ended by saying that there are many other people with whom they may have a successful relationship in the future cá

five

number [/faɪv/] 1. 5 -> There are only five cookies left. 2. the amount of fruit or vegetables that some organizations say you should eat in order to be healthy 3. to hit the inside of somebody’s hand with your hand as a way of saying hello or to celebrate a victory 4. the normal working hours in an office năm

flash

verb [/flæʃ/] 1. to shine very brightly for a short time; to make something shine in this way 2. to use a light to give somebody a signal -> Lightning flashed in the distance. 3. to show something to somebody quickly 4. to move or pass very quickly 5. to come into your mind suddenly 6. to appear on a television screen, computer screen, etc. for a short time; to make something do this 7. to send information quickly by radio, computer, etc. 8. to show a strong emotion suddenly and quickly 9. to show the sexual organs in public 10. to smile, look, etc. at somebody suddenly and quickly tốc biến

flat

adjective [/flæt/] 1. having a level surface, not curved or sloping, and without holes or any bits sticking out -> You can't go and that's flat! 2. without any slopes or hills -> low buildings with flat roofs 3. calm and without waves -> The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. 4. broad but not very high -> The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). 5. not exciting; not feeling or showing interest or enthusiasm 6. not showing much emotion; not changing much in tone 7. very smooth, with no contrast between light and dark, and giving no impression of depth 8. not very successful because very little is being sold; not changing or increasing 9. not allowing discussion or argument; definite 10. used after the name of a note to mean a note a semitone lower 11. below the correct pitch (= how high or low a note sounds) 12. no longer having bubbles in it; not fresh 13. unable to supply any more electricity 14. not containing enough air, usually because of a hole 15. with no natural raised curves under the feet 16. that is my final decision and I will not change my mind 17. completely flat 18. very confused, worried or excited 19. in bed because you are ill phẳng

flat

noun [/flæt/] 1. a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building -> Overtaking the next cyclist on an Alpine climb is a dozen times harder than on the flat. 2. the flat level part of something -> They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. 3. an area of low flat land, especially near water 4. the season for racing horses on flat ground with no jumps 5. a note played a semitone lower than the note that is named. The written symbol is (♭). 6. a tyre that has lost air, usually because of a hole 7. a vertical section of scenery used on a theatre stage 8. shoes with a very low heel 9. on level ground, without hills or jumps (= for example in horse racing) phẳng

flavour

noun [/ˈfleɪvər/] 1. how food or drink tastes -> The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. 2. a particular type of taste -> This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. 3. a substance added to food or drink to give it a particular taste 4. a particular quality or atmosphere -> the distinctive flavour of South Florida 5. an idea of what something is like -> I have tried to convey something of the flavour of the argument. 6. a particular type of something, especially computer software 7. a person or thing that is very popular at a particular time hương vị

flaw

noun [/flɔː/] 1. a mistake in something that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly -> The argument is full of fundamental flaws. 2. a weakness in somebody’s character -> There is always a flaw in the character of a tragic hero. 3. a fault or small break in something that makes it less attractive or valuable -> The vase is in excellent condition except for a few small flaws in its base. khiếm khuyết

flawed

adjective [/flɔːd/] 1. having a flaw; not perfect or correct -> seriously/fundamentally/fatally flawed thiếu sót

flood

noun [/flʌd/] 1. a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry 2. a very large number of things or people that appear at the same time -> The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. 3. the great flood that covered the world in the Bible story lụt

flow

noun [/fləʊ/] 1. the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction -> the ebb and flow of the seasons 2. the continuous production or supply of something -> the flow of an electric current 3. continuous talk by somebody -> Too many examples can interrupt the smooth flow of the text. 4. the way that words, ideas or themes are linked together in speech, writing or music 5. the movement of the sea towards the land 6. the repeated, often regular, movement from one state to another; the repeated change in level, numbers or amount 7. to be relaxed and not worry about what you should do chảy

fond

adjective [/fɑːnd/] 1. having warm or loving feelings for somebody, especially somebody you have known for a long time -> Over the years, I have grown quite fond of her. 2. finding something pleasant, especially something you have liked or enjoyed for a long time -> fond of music/cooking 3. liking to do something that other people find annoying or unpleasant, and doing it often -> Sheila's very fond of telling other people what to do. 4. kind and loving -> a fond look/embrace/farewell 5. a hope about something that is not likely to happen -> I waited all day in the fond hope that she would change her mind. ngây thơ

force

verb [/fɔːrs/] 1. to make somebody do something that they do not want to do -> People are sick of having advertising rammed down their throats. 2. to use physical strength to move somebody/something into a particular position -> The President was forced into resigning. 3. to make something happen, especially before other people are ready 4. to make yourself smile, laugh, etc. rather than doing it naturally 5. to make fruit, plants, etc. grow or develop faster than normal by keeping them in special conditions 6. to try to force somebody to listen to and accept your opinions in a way that they find annoying 7. to make somebody do something that they do not want to do or make them do it sooner than they had intended 8. to do something to make people take a decision quickly 9. to run very fast in a race in order to make the other people taking part run faster 10. to make somebody do something faster than they want to lực lượng

foreign

adjective [/ˈfɔːrən/] 1. in or from a country that is not your own -> What foreign languages do you speak? 2. dealing with or involving other countries -> This is a huge departure for the country's foreign policy. 3. not typical of somebody/something; not known to somebody/something and therefore seeming strange -> Dishonesty is foreign to his nature. 4. an object that has entered something by accident and should not be there -> Tears help to protect the eye from potentially harmful foreign bodies. nước ngoài

format

noun [/ˈfɔːrmæt/] 1. the general arrangement, plan, design, etc. of something -> The format of the new quiz show has proved popular. 2. the shape and size of a book, magazine, etc. -> They've brought out the magazine in a new format. 3. the way in which data is stored or held to be worked on by a computer -> The images are stored in a digital format within the database. định dạng

formation

noun [/fɔːrˈmeɪʃn/] 1. the action of forming something; the process of being formed -> the formation of a new government 2. a thing that has been formed, especially in a particular place or in a particular way -> Massive rock formations rise abruptly some 1 500 feet above the canyon floor. 3. a particular arrangement or pattern -> formation flying sự hình thành

former

adjective [/ˈfɔːrmər/] 1. that existed in earlier times -> This fine ruin was, in former times, a royal castle. 2. that used to have a particular position or status in the past -> the 41-year-old former world champion 3. used to refer to the first of two things or people mentioned -> The former option would be much more sensible. 4. to not have the strength, influence, etc. that you used to have trước

formerly

adverb [/ˈfɔːrmərli/] 1. in the past -> Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa trước kia

forum

noun [/ˈfɔːrəm/] 1. an event or medium where people can exchange opinions and ideas on a particular issue; a meeting organized for this purpose -> to hold an international forum on drug abuse 2. a website or web page where users can put comments about a particular issue or topic and reply to other users' comments -> an internet forum 3. (in ancient Rome) a public place where meetings were held diễn đàn

four

number [/fɔːr/] 1. 4 -> There are only four cookies left. 2. a group of four people or things -> to make up a four at tennis 3. a hit that scores four runs (= points) 4. a team of four people who row a long narrow boat in races; the boat that they row 5. bent over with hands and knees on the ground 6. used when you are talking about keeping something secret bốn

fragment

noun [/ˈfræɡmənt/] 1. a small part of something that has broken off or comes from something larger -> Police found fragments of glass near the scene. 2. a single part of something; a part that is not complete -> I overheard a fragment of their conversation. miếng

frame

noun [/freɪm/] 1. a strong border or structure of wood, metal, etc. that holds a picture, door, piece of glass, etc. in position -> We won our match, so we're still in the frame for the championship. 2. the supporting structure of a piece of furniture, a building, a vehicle, etc. that gives it its shape -> a picture/photo frame 3. a structure of plastic or metal that holds the lenses in a pair of glasses 4. the form or structure of a person or animal’s body 5. the general ideas or structure that form the background to something 6. one of the single photographs that a film or video is made of 7. a single picture in a comic strip 8. one of the separate areas on an internet page that you can scroll through (= read by moving the text up or down) 9. a small wooden or metal frame covered with glass that you grow seeds or small plants in to protect them from cold weather 10. a single section of play in the game of snooker, etc., or in bowling 11. be taking part/not taking part in something 12. to be wanted/not wanted by the police because you are/are not suspected of having committed a crime khung

front

adjective [/frʌnt/] 1. on or at the front of something -> the front garden 2. produced with the front of the tongue in a higher position than the back, for example /iː/ in English -> He has been firmly on the front foot, calling for politicians and police to intervene. 3. being given a lot of attention because it is considered important 4. at an advantage 5. taking positive steps to achieve something đằng trước

front

noun [/frʌnt/] 1. the part or side of something that faces forward; the side of something that you look at first -> I think you've got that sweater on back to front. 2. the position that is directly ahead of somebody/something -> The front of the building was covered with ivy. 3. the part of something that is furthest forward -> I turned round to face the front. 4. the part of somebody’s body that faces forwards -> The singer came to the front of the stage. 5. the side of a large building, especially a church, that faces west, north, etc. 6. the road or area of land along the edge of the sea, a lake or a river 7. an area where fighting takes place during a war 8. a particular area of activity 9. behaviour that is not what it appears to be, done in order to hide somebody's true feelings or opinions 10. a person or an organization that is used to hide an illegal or secret activity 11. used in the names of some political organizations 12. the line where a mass of cold air meets a mass of warm air 13. if you put on a piece of clothing back to front, you make a mistake and put the back where the front should be 14. in somebody’s presence; in front of somebody 15. with immediate payment of cash 16. to show people that all members of a group have the same opinion about things 17. in or into the most important position 18. in a position that is further forward than somebody/something but not very far away 19. in first place in a race or competition 20. in a position that is further forward than somebody/something but not very far away 21. in a position facing somebody/something 22. if you do something in front of somebody, you do it when they are there 23. still to come; not yet passed 24. to take an active part in what you are telling or persuading others to do 25. in the part of a theatre, restaurant, etc. where the public sits 26. in the area near to the entrance to a building 27. as payment in advance 28. in a forward position đằng trước

frozen

adjective [/ˈfrəʊzn/] 1. kept at a very low temperature in order to preserve it -> frozen peas/fish/pizza 2. extremely cold -> I'm absolutely frozen! 3. with a layer of ice on the surface -> There were skaters on the frozen river. 4. covered with ice; so cold that it has become very hard -> The ground was frozen solid. 5. unable to move because of a strong emotion such as fear or horror -> She stared at him, frozen with shock. Đông cứng

fun

adjective [/fʌn/] 1. that you enjoy -> She's really fun to be with. 2. that provides entertainment or leisure activities -> a family fun day vui vẻ

fund

verb [/fʌnd/] 1. to provide money for something, usually something official -> Who is funding this research? quỹ

fundamental

adjective [/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/] 1. serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something -> the fundamental principles of scientific method 2. central; forming the necessary basis of something -> Hard work is fundamental to success. 3. forming the source or base from which everything else is made; not able to be divided any further -> a fundamental particle cơ bản

future

noun [/ˈfjuːtʃər/] 1. the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then -> We need to plan for the future. 2. what will happen to somebody/something at a later time -> The company faces a very uncertain future. 3. the possibility of being successful or surviving at a later time -> They have a bright future ahead of them. 4. goods or shares that are bought at agreed prices but that will be delivered and paid for at a later time -> oil futures 5. the form of a verb that expresses what will happen after the present 6. for/in the period of time when you can predict what is going to happen, based on the present circumstances 7. from now on 8. not a long time in the future but fairly soon tương lai

gain

noun [/ɡeɪn/] 1. an increase in the amount of something, especially in wealth or weight 2. an advantage or improvement -> The opposition made unexpected gains in the last election. 3. financial profit 4. used to say that you need to suffer if you want to achieve something nhận được

garden

noun [/ˈɡɑːrdn/] 1. a piece of land next to or around your house where you can grow flowers, fruit, vegetables, etc., usually with a lawn (= an area of grass) -> a front/back/rear garden 2. an area in a yard where you grow flowers or plants -> These flowers brighten up backyard gardens all over the country. 3. a public park -> Thousands of people now visit the gardens every year. 4. used in the name of streets -> 39 Belvoir Gardens 5. ordinary; with no special features 6. everything is fine 7. to make somebody believe something that is not true vườn

gate

noun [/ɡeɪt/] 1. a barrier like a door that is used to close an opening in a fence or a wall outside a building -> the front/main gate 2. an opening that can be closed by a gate or gates -> I was slightly nervous as I entered the gates. 3. a way out of an airport through which passengers go to get on their plane -> Passengers for Paris should proceed to gate 8. 4. a barrier that is used to control the flow of water on a river or canal -> a lock/sluice gate 5. the number of people who attend a sports event -> Tonight's game has attracted the largest gate of the season. 6. the amount of money made by selling tickets for a sports event -> Today's gate will be given to charity. 7. a political scandal connected with the person, place or event mentioned, usually involving a cover-up (= an attempt to hide an illegal activity) -> The newspapers have been running stories on the Partygate scandal for months. 8. an electronic switch that reacts in one of two ways to data that is put into it. A computer performs operations by passing data through a very large number of gates. 9. to be successful from the beginning, especially in sport 10. right from the beginning of a situation or an activity cổng

gather

verb [/ˈɡæðər/] 1. to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group -> Play your guitar that's gathering dust, or pull out the old tennis racket for a match. 2. to bring things together that have been spread around -> A crowd soon gathered. 3. to collect information from different sources -> People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. 4. to collect plants, fruit, etc. from a wide area 5. to pick or cut and collect crops to be stored 6. to believe or understand that something is true because of information or evidence you have 7. to increase in speed, force, etc. 8. to gradually increase in number or amount 9. to pull a piece of clothing tighter to your body 10. to pull parts of a piece of clothing together in folds and sew them in place 11. to pull somebody towards you and put your arms around them 12. to prepare yourself to do something that requires effort 13. to get your breath back after an effort 14. to not be used for a long time 15. a person who moves from place to place, job to job, etc. does not have a lot of money, possessions or friends but is free from responsibilities tập trung

gathering

noun [/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/] 1. a meeting of people for a particular purpose -> a social/family gathering 2. the process of collecting something -> methods of information gathering thu thập

general

adjective [/ˈdʒenrəl/] 1. affecting all or most people, places or things -> In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. 2. normal; usual -> books of general interest (= of interest to most people) 3. including the most important aspects of something; not exact or detailed -> They fired in the general direction of the enemy. 4. approximately, but not exactly, the direction/area mentioned 5. not limited to a particular subject, use or activity 6. not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing 7. highest in rank; chief 8. usually; mainly 9. as a whole tổng quan

generic

adjective [/dʒəˈnerɪk/] 1. shared by, including or typical of a whole group of things; not specific -> ‘Vine fruit’ is the generic term for currants and raisins. 2. not using the name of the company that made it -> The doctor offered me a choice of a branded or a generic drug. 3. lacking imagination and so not original -> The movie was pretty boring, with a generic storyline and emotionless characters. chung

girl

noun [/ɡɜːrl/] 1. a female child -> a little girl of six 2. a daughter -> They have two girls and a boy. 3. a young woman -> He married the girl next door. 4. the women in a group -> I'm having a night out with the girls. 5. a girlfriend -> He’s taking his girl home to meet his parents. 6. a female worker -> an office girl 7. an offensive term for a weak man, who is not brave or confident con gái

girlfriend

noun [/ˈɡɜːrlfrend/] 1. a girl or a woman that somebody is having a romantic relationship with -> He’s got a new girlfriend. 2. a female friend -> I had lunch with a girlfriend. bạn gái

glad

adjective [/ɡlæd/] 1. pleased; happy -> ‘I passed the test!’ ‘I’m so glad.’ 2. grateful for something -> She was very glad of her warm coat in the biting wind. 3. very willing to do something -> I'd be glad to lend you the money. 4. bringing joy; full of joy -> glad tidings 5. used when you are commenting on a situation and saying that you are happy about it vui mừng

glimpse

noun [/ɡlɪmps/] 1. a sight of somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely -> He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. 2. a short experience of something that helps you to understand it -> The programme gives us a rare glimpse of a great artist at work. thoáng qua

global

adjective [/ˈɡləʊbl/] 1. covering or affecting the whole world -> This year the global economy will grow by about 4 per cent. 2. considering or including all parts of something -> We need to take a more global approach to the problem. 3. operating or applying through the whole of a file, program, etc. -> We ran a global search on the database. toàn cầu

goodness

noun [/ˈɡʊdnəs/] 1. the quality of being good -> the essential goodness of human nature 2. the part of something that has a useful effect on somebody/something, especially somebody’s health -> These vegetables have had all the goodness boiled out of them. 3. used to emphasize that you do not know something 4. used to emphasize the truth of what you are saying 5. used to express surprise 6. used to emphasize that what you are saying is true 7. because of kind feelings, without thinking about what advantage there will be for you 8. used to say that you are pleased about something 9. used after a verb to emphasize a particular hope, wish, etc. lòng tốt

governance

noun [/ˈɡʌvərnəns/] 1. the activity of governing a country or controlling a company or an organization; the way in which a country is governed or a company or institution is controlled -> He emphasized the company's commitment to high standards of corporate governance. quản trị

grant

noun [/ɡrænt/] 1. a sum of money that is given by the government or by another organization to be used for a particular purpose -> government/federal grants khoản trợ cấp

grant

verb [/ɡrænt/] 1. to agree to give somebody what they ask for, especially formal or legal permission to do something -> My request was granted. 2. to admit to somebody that something is true, although you may not like or agree with it -> She's a smart woman, I grant you, but she's no genius. 3. to be so used to somebody/something that you do not recognize their true value any more and do not show that you are grateful 4. to believe something is true without first making sure that it is khoản trợ cấp

grasp

noun [/ɡræsp/] 1. a strong hold of somebody/something or control over somebody/something -> I grabbed him, but he slipped from my grasp. 2. a person’s understanding of a subject or of difficult facts -> He has a good grasp of German grammar. 3. the ability to get or achieve something -> Success was within her grasp. sự hiểu biết

grasp

verb [/ɡræsp/] 1. to take a strong hold of somebody/something -> He grasped my hand and shook it warmly. 2. to understand something completely -> They failed to grasp the importance of his words. 3. to take an opportunity without hesitating and use it -> I grasped the opportunity to work abroad. 4. to try all possible means to find a solution or some hope in a difficult or unpleasant situation, even though this seems very unlikely 5. to deal with a difficult situation without hesitating sự hiểu biết

grass

noun [/ɡræs/] 1. a common wild plant with narrow green leaves and stems that are eaten by cows, horses, sheep, etc. -> a blade of grass 2. any type of grass -> ornamental grasses 3. an area of ground covered with grass -> to cut/mow the grass 4. marijuana 5. a person, usually a criminal, who tells the police about somebody’s criminal activities and plans 6. said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation 7. to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem 8. to not delay in getting things done 9. to force somebody to stop doing their job, especially because they are old 10. a person who pretends to be your friend but who cannot be trusted cỏ

greenhouse

noun [/ˈɡriːnhaʊs/] 1. a building with glass sides and a glass roof for growing plants in nhà kính

greet

verb [/ɡriːt/] 1. to say hello to somebody or to welcome them -> He greeted all the guests warmly as they arrived. 2. to react to somebody/something in a particular way -> Loud cheers greeted the news. 3. to be the first thing that you see, hear or smell at a particular time -> When she opened the door she was greeted by a scene of utter confusion. chào

grey

adjective [/ɡreɪ/] 1. having the colour of smoke or ashes -> grey eyes/hair 2. not bright; full of clouds -> grey skies 3. having grey hair -> He's gone very grey. 4. pale, because they are ill, tired or sad -> The next morning she looked very grey and hollow-eyed. 5. without interest or variety; making you feel sad -> Life seems grey and pointless without him. 6. not interesting or attractive -> The company was full of faceless grey men who all looked the same. 7. connected with old people -> the grey vote xám

grey

noun [/ɡreɪ/] 1. the colour of smoke or ashes -> the dull grey of the sky 2. a grey or white horse -> She's riding the grey. xám

grid

noun [/ɡrɪd/] 1. a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares -> New York’s grid of streets 2. a frame of metal or wooden bars that are parallel or cross each other 3. a pattern of squares on a map that are marked with letters or numbers to help you find the exact position of a place -> The grid reference is C8. 4. a system of electric wires or pipes carrying gas, for sending power over a large area -> the national grid (= the electricity supply in a country) 5. a pattern of lines marking the starting positions for the racing cars -> The 20-year-old didn't get the best of starts off the grid. 6. a number of computers that are linked together using the internet so that they can share power, data, etc. in order to work on difficult problems 7. not using the public supplies of electricity, gas, water, etc. lưới

grief

noun [/ɡriːf/] 1. a very sad feeling, especially when somebody dies -> She was overcome with grief when her husband died. 2. something that makes you feel very sad -> It was a grief to them that they had no children. 3. problems and worry -> He caused his parents a lot of grief. 4. to end in total failure 5. to be harmed in an accident 6. to be annoyed with somebody and criticize their behaviour 7. used to express surprise or shock nỗi buồn

grin

noun [/ɡrɪn/] 1. a wide smile -> She gave a broad grin. 2. to stop smiling, especially because somebody else is annoyed and does not think the situation is funny cười toe toét

grind

verb [/ɡraɪnd/] 1. to break or press something into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine -> Roadworks brought traffic to a grinding halt. 2. to produce something such as flour by grinding -> to grind coffee/corn 3. to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces using a special machine (called a mincer) -> The flour is ground using traditional methods. 4. to make something sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard surface 5. to press or rub something into a surface 6. to rub together, or to make hard objects rub together, often producing an unpleasant noise 7. to turn the handle of a machine that grinds something 8. to make something gradually go slower until it stops completely 9. to go slower gradually and then stop completely 10. to have private reasons for being involved in something or for arguing for a particular cause mài ngọc

guarantee

noun [/ˌɡærənˈtiː/] 1. a formal promise that you will do something or that something will happen -> They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. 2. a written promise given by a company that something you buy will be replaced or repaired without payment if it goes wrong within a particular period -> The television comes with a year's guarantee. 3. something that makes something else certain to happen -> Career success is no guarantee of happiness. 4. money or something valuable that you give or promise to a bank, for example, to make sure that you will do what you have promised -> We had to offer our house as a guarantee when getting the loan. 5. a written promise to pay back money that somebody else owes, or do something that somebody else promised to do, if they cannot do it themselves -> A close relative, usually a parent, can provide a guarantee for the loan. bảo đảm

guerrilla

noun [/ɡəˈrɪlə/] 1. a member of a small group of soldiers who are not part of an official army and who fight against official soldiers, usually to try to change the government -> urban guerrillas (= those who fight in towns) du kích

guidance

noun [/ˈɡaɪdns/] 1. help or advice that is given to somebody, especially by somebody older or with more experience -> guidance for teachers on how to use video in the classroom 2. the process of controlling the direction of a rocket, etc., using electronic equipment -> a missile guidance system hướng dẫn

guilt

noun [/ɡɪlt/] 1. the unhappy feelings caused by knowing or thinking that you have done something wrong -> She had feelings of guilt about leaving her children and going to work. 2. the fact that somebody has done something illegal -> His guilt was proved beyond all doubt by the prosecution. 3. blame or responsibility for doing something wrong or for something bad that has happened -> The investigation will try to find out where the guilt for the disaster really lies. 4. things you say to somebody in order to make them feel guilty about something cảm giác tội lỗi

guy

noun [/ɡaɪ/] 1. a man -> a big/little guy 2. a group of people of either sex -> Come on, you guys, let's get going! 3. (in the UK) a model of a man dressed in old clothes that is burned on a bonfire on 5 November during the celebrations for Bonfire Night 4. a rope used to keep a pole or tent in a secure position chàng trai

half

adverb [/hæf/] 1. to the extent of half -> The glass was half full. 2. partly -> The chicken was only half cooked. 3. used to refer to the attitude of somebody who always looks at the bad things in a situation rather than the good ones 4. used to refer to the attitude of somebody who always looks at the good things in a situation rather than the bad ones 5. an increase of 50 per cent of the existing number or amount 6. used to emphasize a statement or an opinion 7. not nearly 8. not bad at all; good một nửa

half

noun [/hæf/] 1. either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided -> two and a half kilos (= 2½) 2. either of two periods of time into which a sports game, concert, etc. is divided -> No goals were scored in the first half. 3. one of the defending players in hockey or rugby whose position is between those who play at the front of a team and those who play at the back 4. one of the two attacking players in american football whose position is behind the quarterback and next to the full backs 5. the position a half back plays at (also called a tailback in american football) 6. half a pint (= 0.568 of a litre in the UK and some other countries, and 0.473 of a litre in the US) of beer or a similar drink -> Two halves of bitter, please. 7. bigger, better, more important, etc. than usual 8. to do whatever you do completely and to the greatest possible degree 9. to share the cost of something equally with somebody 10. used in negative sentences to say that a situation is worse or more complicated than somebody thinks 11. used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sure 12. used to say that you think that what somebody has done is bad and should do something about it, although you probably will not 13. the way of life of a different social group, especially one much richer than you 14. used to say that there is not much real difference between two possible choices 15. one and a half times the usual rate of pay 16. clever, etc. in a way that annoys you or makes you not trust somebody/something một nửa

half

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

halt

noun [/hɔːlt/] 1. an act of stopping the movement or progress of somebody/something -> Work came to a halt when the machine broke down. 2. a small train station in the country that has a platform but no buildings 3. to make something gradually go slower until it stops completely 4. to go slower gradually and then stop completely tạm dừng lại

hand

verb [/hænd/] 1. to pass or give something to somebody -> She handed the letter to me. 2. to allow somebody to have something, sometimes too easily -> Missed chances by United players handed a surprise victory to Stoke. 3. to give something to somebody without that person making any effort 4. used to say that somebody deserves praise for something tay

handful

noun [/ˈhændfʊl/] 1. the amount of something that can be held in one hand -> a handful of rice 2. a small number of people or things -> Only a handful of people came. 3. a person or an animal that is difficult to control -> Her children can be a real handful. một nắm đầy tay

happen

verb [/ˈhæpən/] 1. to take place, especially without being planned -> You'll never guess what's happened! 2. to take place as the result of something -> She pressed the button but nothing happened. 3. to do or be something by chance -> She happened to be out when we called. 4. used to tell somebody something, especially when you are disagreeing with them or annoyed by what they have said -> That happens to be my mother you're talking about! 5. a thing or person that is very likely to cause danger or a problem in the future because of the condition it is in or the way they behave 6. people say accidents will happen to tell somebody who has had an accident, for example breaking something, that it does not matter and they should not worry 7. used to say that it is not possible to know what the result of something will be 8. used when you say something that is surprising, or something connected with what somebody else has just said 9. if something happens 10. by chance 11. used to express the idea that we must accept that bad things often happen without reason 12. used to tell somebody not to worry about something they have done xảy ra

harbour

noun [/ˈhɑːrbər/] 1. an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter -> Several boats lay at anchor in the harbour. Hải cảng

hardware

noun [/ˈhɑːrdwer/] 1. the machines and electronic parts in a computer or other electronic system -> We supply computer hardware to businesses. 2. tools and equipment that are used in the house and garden -> a hardware shop/store 3. the equipment, machines and vehicles used to do something -> tanks and other military hardware phần cứng

harm

noun [/hɑːrm/] 1. damage or injury that is caused by a person or an event -> He would never frighten anyone or cause them any harm. 2. used to suggest that it would be a good idea for somebody to do something 3. used to tell somebody not to worry because they have caused no serious damage or injury 4. in a safe place where somebody/something cannot be hurt or injured or do any damage to somebody/something 5. used to tell somebody that something is a good idea and will not cause any problems làm hại

harm

verb [/hɑːrm/] 1. to hurt or injure somebody or to damage something -> He would never harm anyone. 2. to be kind and gentle and unwilling to cause unhappiness 3. to not hurt somebody physically in any way làm hại

harmful

adjective [/ˈhɑːrmfl/] 1. causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment -> the harmful effects of alcohol có hại

harvest

verb [/ˈhɑːrvɪst/] 1. to cut and gather a crop; to catch a number of animals or fish to eat -> The nuts are ready to harvest in September. 2. to collect cells or tissue from somebody’s body for use in medical experiments or operations -> She had her eggs harvested and frozen for her own future use. mùa gặt

hat

noun [/hæt/] 1. a piece of clothing made to fit the head, often with a brim (= a flat edge that sticks out), usually worn out of doors -> a straw/woolly hat 2. a position or role, especially an official or professional role, when you have more than one such role -> I'm wearing two hats tonight—parent and teacher. 3. immediately; without hesitating 4. to ask somebody for something, especially money, in a very polite way that makes you seem less important 5. to live in a particular place 6. to depend or rely on something 7. used to express surprise 8. used to say that you think something is very unlikely to happen 9. used to say that you admire somebody very much for something they have done 10. to keep something secret and not tell anyone else 11. to be very much better than somebody/something 12. if something such as a name is picked out of a/the hat, it is picked at random from a container into which all the names are put, so that each name has an equal chance of being picked, in a competition, etc. 13. to collect money from a number of people, for example to buy a present for somebody 14. to suddenly produce something as a solution to a problem 15. to say silly things while you are talking about a subject you do not understand 16. to announce officially that you are going to compete in an election, a competition, etc. mũ

haunt

verb [/hɔːnt/] 1. if the ghost of a dead person haunts a place, people say that they have seen it there -> A headless rider haunts the country lanes. 2. if something unpleasant haunts you, it keeps coming to your mind so that you cannot forget it -> The memory of that day still haunts me. 3. to continue to cause problems for somebody for a long time -> That decision came back to haunt him. ám ảnh

heavily

adverb [/ˈhevɪli/] 1. to a great degree; in large amounts -> It was raining heavily. 2. with a lot of force or effort -> She fell heavily to the ground. 3. with a large, solid and strong body 4. slowly and loudly -> She was now breathing heavily. 5. in a slow way that sounds as though you are worried or sad -> He sighed heavily. 6. in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or anxious -> Silence hung heavily in the room. 7. full of or loaded with heavy things -> a heavily loaded van nặng nề

her

determiner [/hər/] 1. of or belonging to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified -> Meg loves her job. cô ấy

hey

exclamation [/heɪ/] 1. used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger -> Hey, can I just ask you something? 2. used to say hello -> Hey, Jake! How are you doing? 3. used to show that you do not really care about something or that you think it is not important -> That's the third time I've been late this week—but hey!—who's counting? 4. used at the end of a statement, to show that you have finished speaking, or to form a question or invite somebody to reply -> Thanks for your help, hey. 5. used to say that something does not matter or that you do not care about it Chào

hierarchy

noun [/ˈhaɪərɑːrki/] 1. a system, especially in a society or an organization, in which people are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest -> the social/political hierarchy 2. the group of people in control of a large organization or institution -> It was on orders from the party hierarchy that she dropped the investigation. 3. a system that ideas or beliefs can be arranged into according to their importance -> a hierarchy of needs hệ thống cấp bậc

hilarious

adjective [/hɪˈleriəs/] 1. extremely funny -> a hilarious joke/story vui vẻ

hill

noun [/hɪl/] 1. an area of land that is higher than the land around it, but not as high as a mountain -> a region of gently rolling hills 2. a slope on a road -> The motorcade made its way up the hill. 3. Capitol Hill (= used to refer to the US Capitol and the activities that take place there) 4. very old; ancient 5. something that is not worth much 6. old and therefore no longer useful or attractive đồi

holy

adjective [/ˈhəʊli/] 1. connected with God or a particular religion -> the Holy Bible 2. good in a moral and religious way -> a holy life/man 3. used to emphasize that you are surprised, afraid, etc. -> Holy cow! What was that? thánh thiện

honesty

noun [/ˈɑːnəsti/] 1. the quality of being honest -> She answered all my questions with her usual honesty. 2. used to state a fact or an opinion that, though true, may seem disappointing trung thực

hook

noun [/hʊk/] 1. a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc. -> a picture/curtain/coat hook 2. a short hard hit that is made with the elbow bent -> a left hook to the jaw 3. a way of hitting the ball so that it curves to the side instead of going straight ahead (usually by mistake in golf, but deliberately in cricket) 4. a thing that is used to make people interested in something -> The images are used as a hook to get children interested in science. 5. using any method you can, even a dishonest one 6. completely 7. having got free from a difficult situation or a punishment 8. if you leave or take a landline phone off the hook, you take the receiver (= the part that you pick up) off the place where it usually rests, so that nobody can call you 9. responsible for paying for something 10. to ring many times, with one phone call after another 11. to go away cái móc

hope

noun [/həʊp/] 1. a feeling of wanting and expecting a particular thing to happen; something that you wish for -> Don't lose hope—we'll find her. 2. a reason to believe that something good may happen -> The future is not without hope. 3. a person, a thing or a situation that will help you get what you want -> He turned to her in despair and said, ‘You're my last hope.’ 4. to be in a situation where no improvement is possible 5. to destroy somebody’s hopes by making what they were hoping for impossible 6. to offer little, etc. reason for believing that something will happen 7. people never stop hoping 8. to have no chance at all 9. to rely on somebody/something completely for success or help 10. used to say that there is no chance at all that something will happen mong

hope

verb [/həʊp/] 1. to want something to happen and think that it is possible -> All we can do now is wait and hope. 2. to intend to do something if possible -> We're hoping to address all these issues. 3. used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will do what you promise 4. to continue to hope for something although it is very unlikely to happen 5. to hope that something will happen successfully, especially where it seems likely that it will not 6. used to say that you feel very strongly that something should/should not happen mong

horse

noun [/hɔːrs/] 1. a large animal with four legs, a mane (= long thick hair on its neck) and a tail. Horses are used for riding on, pulling carriages, etc. -> to ride a horse 2. horse racing -> He lost a lot of money on the horses (= by gambling on races). 3. a large object with legs, and sometimes handles, used in gymnastics 4. to support somebody/something that is not successful 5. to behave in a way that shows you think you are better than other people 6. to change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of something else; to change from supporting one person or thing to another 7. to try to prevent or avoid loss or damage when it is already too late to do so 8. a person who does not tell other people much about their life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities 9. a person taking part in a race, etc. who surprises everyone by winning 10. to cause something to fail, for example a plan 11. to eat a lot 12. to waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible 13. given by somebody who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate 14. used to tell somebody that they should wait a moment and not be so excited that they take action without thinking about it first 15. the act of matching people with suitable jobs or tasks 16. wishing for something does not make it happen 17. to refuse or criticize something that is given to you for nothing 18. a competition or an election in which there are only one, two, etc. teams or candidates with a chance of winning 19. to put or do things in the wrong order 20. used to say that nothing would persuade somebody to go somewhere or do something they do not want to do 21. you can give somebody the opportunity to do something, but you cannot force them to do it if they do not want to ngựa

hospital

noun [/ˈhɑːspɪtl/] 1. a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care -> He had to go to/into hospital for treatment. bệnh viện

host

noun [/həʊst/] 1. a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house -> Ian, our host, introduced us to the other guests. 2. a country, a city or an organization that holds and arranges a special event -> the host nation/country/city 3. a person who introduces a television or radio show, and talks to guests -> a radio/TV host 4. an animal or a plant on which another animal or plant lives and feeds 5. a large number of people or things -> a host of possibilities 6. the main computer in a network that controls or supplies information to other computers that are connected to it -> transferring files from the host to your local computer 7. the bread that is used in the Christian service of communion, after it has been blessed 8. to be a place where a particular plant, animal or feature is found chủ nhà

however

adverb [/haʊˈevər/] 1. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said -> He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. 2. used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’ -> He wanted to take no risks, however small. 3. in whatever way -> However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. Tuy nhiên

huge

adjective [/hjuːdʒ/] 1. extremely large in size or amount; great in degree -> The sums of money involved are potentially huge. 2. very successful -> I think this band is going to be huge. to lớn

human

adjective [/ˈhjuːmən/] 1. of or connected with people rather than animals, machines or gods -> the human body/brain 2. showing the weaknesses and desires that are typical of people, which means that other people should not criticize the person too much -> human weaknesses/failings 3. having the same feelings and emotions as most ordinary people -> He's really very human when you get to know him. 4. a person who is involved in a subject, issue, etc. and makes it easier for ordinary people to understand and have sympathy with it 5. kind behaviour, considered to be natural to humans 6. that considers the needs of ordinary people nhân loại

hurt

adjective [/hɜːrt/] 1. injured physically -> None of the passengers were badly hurt. 2. upset and offended by something that somebody has said or done -> a hurt look/expression đau

idea

noun [/aɪˈdiːə/] 1. a plan, thought or suggestion, especially about what to do in a particular situation -> Who's been putting ideas into his head? 2. a picture or an impression in your mind of what somebody/something is like -> It would be a good idea to call before we leave. 3. an opinion or a belief about something 4. a feeling that something is possible or is true 5. the aim or purpose of something 6. to start behaving in a more acceptable way, so that work gets done better, etc. 7. to give somebody hopes about something that may not be possible or likely; to make somebody act or think in an unreasonable way 8. used to emphasize that you do not know something 9. to have found a very good or successful way of living, doing something, etc. 10. used to reply in a positive way to a suggestion that somebody has made 11. used to encourage people and to tell them that they are doing something right 12. used to show that something is hard for somebody else to imagine ý tưởng

identical

adjective [/aɪˈdentɪkl/] 1. similar in every detail -> a row of identical houses 2. the same -> This is the identical room we stayed in last year. giống hệt nhau

identification

noun [/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/] 1. the process of showing, proving or recognizing who or what somebody/something is -> The identification of the crash victims was a long and difficult task. 2. the process of recognizing that something exists, or is important -> The early identification of children with special educational needs is very important. 3. official papers or a document that can prove who you are -> Can I see some identification, please? 4. a strong feeling of sympathy, understanding or support for somebody/something -> her emotional identification with the play’s heroine 5. the process of making a close connection between one person or thing and another -> the voters’ identification of the Democrats with high taxes nhận biết

identify

verb [/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/] 1. to recognize somebody/something and be able to say who or what they are -> She was able to identify her attacker. 2. to find or discover somebody/something -> First of all we must identify the problem areas. 3. to make it possible to recognize who or what somebody/something is -> In many cases, the clothes people wear identify them as belonging to a particular social class. nhận dạng

ideological

adjective [/ˌaɪdiəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/] 1. based on or connected with an ideology -> ideological differences tư tưởng

illusion

noun [/ɪˈluːʒn/] 1. a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation -> She's under the illusion that (= believes wrongly that) she'll get the job. 2. something that seems to exist but in fact does not, or seems to be something that it is not -> Mirrors in a room often give an illusion of space. ảo giác

imagination

noun [/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/] 1. the ability to create pictures in your mind; the part of your mind that does this -> a vivid/fertile imagination 2. something that you have imagined rather than something that exists -> She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. 3. the ability to have new and exciting ideas -> His writing lacks imagination. 4. to allow more of somebody’s body to be seen than usual 5. used to say strongly that something is not true, even if you try to imagine or believe it trí tưởng tượng

immediately

adverb [/ɪˈmiːdiətli/] 1. without delay -> She answered almost immediately. 2. next to or very close to a particular place or time -> Turn right immediately after the church. 3. closely and directly -> Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ngay lập tức

impact

noun [/ˈɪmpækt/] 1. the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something -> a positive/a negative/an adverse impact 2. the act of one object hitting another; the force with which this happens -> craters made by meteorite impacts sự va chạm

impress

verb [/ɪmˈpres/] 1. if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it -> We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. 2. to make somebody understand how important, serious, etc. something is by emphasizing it -> He impressed on us the need for immediate action. 3. to have a great effect on something, especially somebody’s mind, imagination, etc. -> Her words impressed themselves on my memory. gây ấn tượng

impressed

adjective [/ɪmˈprest/] 1. admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc. -> I must admit I am impressed. ấn tượng

improve

verb [/ɪmˈpruːv/] 1. to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before -> Overall the situation has improved dramatically. cải thiện

improvement

noun [/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/] 1. the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better -> The economy has shown significant improvement over the past 9 months. 2. a change in something that makes it better; something that is better than it was before -> a significant/dramatic improvement sự cải tiến

adverb [/ɪn/] 1. into an object, an area or a substance -> She opened the door and went in. 2. contained within an object, an area or a substance -> We were locked in. 3. at home or at a place of work -> Nobody was in when we called. 4. at the place where people can get on or off, for example the station -> The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. 5. received -> Applications must be in by April 30. 6. at or towards its highest point on land -> Is the tide coming in or going out? 7. elected -> Several new councillors got in at the last election. 8. if a team or team member is in, they are batting 9. if the ball is in, it has landed inside the line -> Her serve was just in. 10. to be present when something happens 11. to be going to experience something soon, especially something unpleasant 12. to be/become involved in something; to share or know about something 13. to be (very) friendly with somebody, and likely to get an advantage from the friendship 14. going regularly to a place TRONG

inadequate

adjective [/ɪnˈædɪkwət/] 1. not enough; not good enough -> inadequate supplies 2. not able, or not confident enough, to deal with a situation -> I felt totally inadequate as a parent. không thỏa đáng

incentive

noun [/ɪnˈsentɪv/] 1. something that encourages you to do something -> There is no incentive for people to save fuel. 2. a payment or concession (= a reduction in the amount of money that has to be paid) that encourages somebody to do something -> tax incentives to encourage savings khích lệ

inclined

adjective [/ɪnˈklaɪnd/] 1. wanting to do something -> She was inclined to trust him. 2. tending to do something; likely to do something -> He's inclined to be lazy. 3. used when you are expressing an opinion but do not want to express it very strongly -> I'm inclined to agree with you. 4. having a natural ability for something; preferring to do something -> musically/academically inclined children 5. sloping; at an angle nghiêng

increase

verb [/ɪnˈkriːs/] 1. to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc. -> Costs have increased significantly. tăng

independent

adjective [/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/] 1. having its own government 2. confident and free to do things without needing help from other people -> an independent state/nation/country 3. having or earning enough money so that you do not have to rely on somebody else for help -> It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. 4. done or given by somebody who is not involved in a situation and so is able to judge it fairly 5. not connected with or influenced by something; not connected with each other 6. supported by private money rather than government money 7. not employed or controlled by a company; not created by a big company 8. not representing or belonging to a particular political party độc lập

index

noun [/ˈɪndeks/] 1. a list of names or topics that are referred to in a book, etc., usually arranged at the end of a book in alphabetical order or listed in a separate file or book -> Look it up in the index. 2. a box of cards with information on them, arranged in alphabetical order 3. a system that shows the level of prices and wages, etc. so that they can be compared with those of a previous date -> the cost-of-living index 4. a number giving a measurement of something compared with a particular standard -> White bread has a high glycaemic index. 5. a sign or measure that something else can be judged by -> The number of new houses being built is a good index of a country's prosperity. 6. a list of the records in a computer file with information about where each is located -> Search the index to find the address of the data file. 7. the small number written above a larger number to show how many times that number must be multiplied by itself. In the equation 42 = 16, the number 2 is an index. mục lục

indicate

verb [/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/] 1. to show that something is true or exists 2. to be a sign of something; to show that something is possible or likely -> Initial tests indicate the presence of oxygen. 3. to mention something, especially in an indirect way -> You are allowed 20 kg of baggage unless indicated otherwise on your ticket. 4. to make somebody notice somebody/something, especially by pointing or moving your head 5. to represent information without using words 6. to give information in writing 7. to show a particular measurement 8. to show that your vehicle is going to change direction, by using lights or your arm 9. to be necessary or recommended biểu thị

individual

adjective [/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/] 1. considered separately rather than as part of a group -> We interviewed each individual member of the community. 2. connected with one person; designed for one person -> respect for individual freedom 3. typical of one particular person or thing in a way that is different from others -> a highly individual style of dress cá nhân

individual

noun [/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/] 1. a person considered separately rather than as part of a group -> The competition is open to both teams and individuals. 2. a single member of a class of things -> They live in a group or as individuals, depending on the species. 3. a person who is original and very different from others -> She's grown into quite an individual. 4. a person of a particular type, especially a strange one -> an odd-looking individual cá nhân

induce

verb [/ɪnˈduːs/] 1. to persuade or influence somebody to do something -> Nothing would induce me to take the job. 2. to cause something -> drugs that induce sleep 3. to make a woman start giving birth to her baby by giving her special drugs; to make a baby start being born by giving the mother special drugs -> an induced labour xúi giục

industry

noun [/ˈɪndəstri/] 1. the production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories -> the needs of British industry 2. the people and activities involved in producing a particular thing, or in providing a particular service -> the steel/oil/auto industry 3. the quality of working hard -> We were impressed by their industry. ngành công nghiệp

inequality

noun [/ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti/] 1. the unfair difference between groups of people in society, when some have more wealth, status or opportunities than others -> We need to tackle inequality of opportunity wherever we find it. bất bình đẳng

inevitable

adjective [/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/] 1. that you cannot avoid or prevent -> It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. 2. happening so often that you always expect it -> the English and their inevitable cups of tea 3. something that is certain to happen -> You have to accept the inevitable. không thể tránh khỏi

infect

verb [/ɪnˈfekt/] 1. to make a disease or an illness spread to a person, an animal or a plant -> It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. 2. to make a substance contain harmful bacteria that can spread disease -> The eggs were infected with salmonella. 3. to make a computer virus spread to another computer or program 4. to make somebody share a particular feeling -> She infected the children with her enthusiasm for music. lây nhiễm

inflation

noun [/ɪnˈfleɪʃn/] 1. a fall in the value of money and a general increase in prices; the rate at which this happens -> the fight against rising inflation 2. a general rise in the level of something that is awarded -> the gross inflation of executive salaries 3. the act or process of filling something with air or gas -> life jackets with an automatic inflation device lạm phát

information

noun [/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/] 1. facts or details about somebody/something -> a piece of information 2. a phone service that you can use to find out a person's phone number -> For your information, I don't even have a car. 3. data that is processed, stored or sent by a computer -> Algorithms are essential to the way computers process information. 4. what is represented by a particular arrangement or sequence of things -> the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA 5. written on documents that are sent to somebody who needs to know the information in them but does not need to deal with them 6. used to tell somebody that they are wrong about something 7. a person, book, etc. that can give you a lot of information on a particular subject thông tin

ingredient

noun [/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/] 1. one of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish -> Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. 2. one of the things or qualities that are necessary to make something successful -> It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. nguyên liệu

inherit

verb [/ɪnˈherɪt/] 1. to receive money, property, etc. from somebody when they die -> She inherited a fortune from her father. 2. to have qualities, physical features, etc. that are similar to those of your parents, grandparents, etc. -> He has inherited his mother's patience. 3. if you inherit a particular situation from somebody, you are now responsible for dealing with it, especially because you have replaced that person in their job -> policies inherited from the previous administration thừa kế

initial

adjective [/ɪˈnɪʃl/] 1. happening at the beginning; first -> There is an initial payment of £60 followed by ten instalments of £25. ban đầu

initially

adverb [/ɪˈnɪʃəli/] 1. at the beginning -> Initially, the system worked well. ban đầu

injection

noun [/ɪnˈdʒekʃn/] 1. an act of injecting somebody with a drug or other substance -> to give somebody an injection 2. a large sum of money that is spent to help improve a situation, business, etc. -> The theatre faces closure unless it gets an urgent cash injection. 3. an act of forcing a liquid or other substance into something -> a fuel injection system mũi tiêm

injured

adjective [/ˈɪndʒərd/] 1. physically hurt; having an injury -> His injured leg prevented him from walking. 2. the people injured in an accident, a battle, etc. -> Ambulances took the injured to a nearby hospital. 3. upset or offended because something unfair has been done -> an injured look/tone bị thương

input

noun [/ˈɪnpʊt/] 1. time, knowledge, ideas, etc. that you put into work, a project, etc. in order to make it succeed; the act of putting something in -> I'd appreciate your input on this. 2. the act of putting information into a computer; the information that you put in -> data input 3. a place or means for electricity, data, etc. to enter a machine or system -> an input lead đầu vào

inside

adjective [/ˈɪnsaɪd/] 1. forming the inner part of something; not on the outside -> the inside pages of a newspaper 2. known or done by somebody in a group or an organization -> inside information bên trong

inside

preposition [/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/] 1. on or to the inner part of something/somebody; within something/somebody -> Go inside the house. 2. in less than the amount of time mentioned -> The job is unlikely to be finished inside (of) a year. bên trong

insider

noun [/ɪnˈsaɪdər/] 1. a person who knows a lot about a group or an organization, because they are part of it -> The situation was described by one insider as ‘absolute chaos’. người trong cuộc

insist

verb [/ɪnˈsɪst/] 1. to demand that something happen or that somebody agree to do something -> I didn't really want to go but he insisted. 2. to state clearly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you -> He insisted on his innocence. khăng khăng

instance

noun [/ˈɪnstəns/] 1. a particular example or case of something -> The report highlights a number of instances of injustice. 2. for example 3. as the first part of a series of actions ví dụ

instead

adverb [/ɪnˈsted/] 1. in the place of somebody/something -> Lee was ill so I went instead. thay vì

instinct

noun [/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/] 1. a natural quality that makes people and animals tend to behave in a particular way using the knowledge and abilities that they were born with rather than thought or training -> She did not seem to have any of the usual maternal instincts. 2. a feeling that makes you do something or believe that something is true, even though it is not based on facts or reason -> I've always trusted my instincts in the past. bản năng

instruct

verb [/ɪnˈstrʌkt/] 1. to tell somebody to do something, especially in a formal or official way -> The letter instructed him to report to headquarters immediately. 2. to teach somebody something, especially a practical skill -> All our staff have been instructed in sign language. 3. to give somebody information about something -> We have been instructed that a decision will not be made before the end of the week. 4. to employ somebody to represent you in a legal situation, especially as a lawyer dạy

instruction

noun [/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/] 1. detailed information on how to do or use something -> Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. 2. something that somebody tells you to do -> Climbers should always follow the instructions of their guide. 3. a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operation -> The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle. 4. the act of teaching something to somebody -> Religious instruction is banned in all state schools in the country. chỉ dẫn

instructor

noun [/ɪnˈstrʌktər/] 1. a person whose job is to teach somebody a practical skill or sport -> a fitness/driving/ski instructor 2. a teacher below the rank of assistant professor at a college or university người hướng dẫn

instrument

noun [/ˈɪnstrəmənt/] 1. an object used for producing musical sounds, for example a piano or a drum -> to play an instrument 2. a tool or device used for a particular task, especially for specialist or scientific work -> surgical/optical/scientific instruments 3. a device used for measuring speed, distance, temperature, etc. in a vehicle or on a machine -> data gathered by instruments aboard the satellite 4. something that is used by somebody in order to achieve something; a person or thing that makes something happen -> The law is not the best instrument for dealing with family matters. 5. a person who is used and controlled by somebody/something that is more powerful -> an instrument of fate 6. a formal legal document -> credit instruments issued by banks dụng cụ

insufficient

adjective [/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt/] 1. not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose -> insufficient time không đủ

insult

noun [/ˈɪnsʌlt/] 1. a remark or an action that is said or done in order to offend somebody -> The crowd were shouting insults at the police. 2. to make a bad relationship with somebody worse by offending them even more sự sỉ nhục

insult

verb [/ɪnˈsʌlt/] 1. to say or do something that offends somebody -> I have never been so insulted in my life! sự sỉ nhục

intact

adjective [/ɪnˈtækt/] 1. complete and not damaged -> Most of the house remains intact even after two hundred years. nguyên vẹn

intake

noun [/ˈɪnteɪk/] 1. the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body -> high fluid intake 2. the number of people who are allowed to enter a school, college, profession, etc. during a particular period -> the annual student intake 3. a place where liquid, air, etc. enters a machine -> the air/fuel intake 4. an act of taking something in, especially breath -> She gave a sharp intake of breath. đầu vào

integral

adjective [/ˈɪntɪɡrəl/] 1. being an essential part of something -> Music is an integral part of the school's curriculum. 2. included as part of something, rather than supplied separately -> The unit comes complete with integral pump and heater. 3. having all the parts that are necessary for something to be complete -> an integral system tích phân

integrated

adjective [/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/] 1. in which many different parts are closely connected and work successfully together -> an integrated programme of patient care 2. including people from different races, sexes, religions, etc., especially ones who have previously been separated -> an integrated school tích hợp

intelligent

adjective [/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/] 1. good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability -> a highly intelligent child 2. able to understand and learn things -> Elephants are intelligent creatures and enjoy interacting with humans. 3. able to store information and use it in new situations -> intelligent robots/algorithms thông minh

intend

verb [/ɪnˈtend/] 1. to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something -> We finished later than we had intended. 2. to plan that something should have a particular meaning -> What exactly did you intend by that remark? có ý định

intended

adjective [/ɪnˈtendɪd/] 1. that you are trying to achieve or reach -> the intended purpose 2. planned or designed for somebody/something -> The book is intended for children. dự định

intense

adjective [/ɪnˈtens/] 1. very great; very strong -> We were all suffering in the intense heat. 2. serious and often involving a lot of action in a short period of time -> There is intense competition for the top jobs. 3. having or showing very strong feelings, opinions or thoughts about somebody/something -> an intense look mãnh liệt

intent

noun [/ɪnˈtent/] 1. what you intend to do -> She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply. 2. in the effects that something has, if not in reality; almost completely ý định

interest

noun [/ˈɪntrəst/] 1. the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about somebody/something -> There was a conflict of interest between his business dealings and his political activities. 2. the quality that something has when it attracts somebody’s attention or makes them want to know more about it -> Her research has generated interest around the world. 3. an activity or a subject that you enjoy and that you spend time doing or studying 4. the extra money that you pay back when you borrow money or that you receive when you invest money 5. a good result or an advantage for somebody/something 6. a share in a business or company and its profits 7. a connection with something that affects your attitude to it, especially because you may benefit from it in some way 8. a group of people who are in the same business or who share the same aims that they want to protect 9. a situation in which somebody has two jobs, aims, roles, etc. and cannot treat both of them equally and fairly at the same time 10. to do the same thing to somebody as they have done to you, but with more force, enthusiasm, etc. 11. to want somebody to be happy and successful even though your actions may not show this 12. in order to help or achieve something 13. a person who is believed to be involved in a crime, but who has not been arrested quan tâm

interest

verb [/ˈɪntrəst/] 1. to attract your attention and make you feel interested; to make yourself give your attention to something -> Politics doesn't interest me. quan tâm

interested

adjective [/ˈɪntrəstɪd/] 1. giving your attention to something because you enjoy finding out about it or doing it; showing interest in something and finding it exciting -> He sounded genuinely interested. 2. in a position to gain from a situation or be affected by it -> As an interested party, I was not allowed to vote. thú vị

interesting

adjective [/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/] 1. attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual -> The article raises several interesting questions. hấp dẫn

interface

noun [/ˈɪntərfeɪs/] 1. the way a computer program presents information to a user or receives information from a user, in particular the layout of the screen and the menus -> the user interface 2. an electrical circuit, connection or program that joins one device or system to another -> the interface between computer and printer 3. the point where two subjects, systems, etc. meet and affect each other -> the interface between manufacturing and sales giao diện

interfere

verb [/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/] 1. to get involved in and try to influence a situation that should not really involve you, in a way that annoys other people -> I wish my mother would stop interfering and let me make my own decisions. can thiệp

interference

noun [/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/] 1. the act of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that should not really involve you, in a way that annoys other people -> They resent foreign interference in the internal affairs of their country. 2. interruption of a radio signal by another signal on a similar wavelength, causing extra noise that is not wanted -> You have plenty of friends that can always run interference for you. 3. to clear the way for the player with the ball by blocking players from the other team 4. to help somebody by dealing with problems for them so that they do not need to deal with them sự can thiệp

interpret

verb [/ɪnˈtɜːrprət/] 1. to explain the meaning of something -> The students were asked to interpret the poem. 2. to decide that something has a particular meaning and to understand it in this way -> I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. 3. to translate one language into another as it is spoken -> He took me with him to interpret in case no one spoke English. 4. to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about its meaning -> He interpreted the role with a lot of humour. thông dịch

interpretation

noun [/ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃn/] 1. the particular way in which something is understood or explained -> Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. 2. the particular way in which somebody chooses to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. -> a modern interpretation of ‘King Lear’ diễn dịch

intervene

verb [/ˌɪntərˈviːn/] 1. to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it -> She might have been killed if the neighbours hadn't intervened. 2. to interrupt somebody when they are speaking in order to say something -> ‘But,’ she intervened, ‘what about the others?’ 3. to happen in a way that delays something or prevents it from happening -> They were planning to get married and then the war intervened. 4. to exist between two events or places -> I saw nothing of her during the years that intervened. can thiệp

interview

noun [/ˈɪntərvjuː/] 1. a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc. -> a job interview 2. a meeting (often a public one) at which a journalist asks somebody questions in order to find out their opinions -> a television/TV/radio/newspaper interview 3. a private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered -> a telephone/phone interview phỏng vấn

invention

noun [/ɪnˈvenʃn/] 1. a thing or an idea that has been invented -> Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. 2. the act of inventing something -> Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. 3. the act of inventing a story or an idea and pretending that it is true; a story invented in this way -> This story is apparently a complete invention. 4. the ability to have new and interesting ideas -> John was full of invention—always making up new dance steps and sequences. 5. a difficult new problem forces people to think of a solution to it sự phát minh

investigation

noun [/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/] 1. an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc. -> a criminal/murder/police investigation 2. a scientific or academic examination of the facts of a subject or problem -> Further investigation revealed a flaw in this theory. cuộc điều tra

investor

noun [/ɪnˈvestər/] 1. a person or an organization that invests money in something -> small investors (= private people) nhà đầu tư

invite

verb [/ɪnˈvaɪt/] 1. to ask somebody to come to a social event -> Have you been invited to their party? 2. to ask somebody formally to go somewhere or do something; to make a formal or polite request for something -> The bishop invited representatives from all the parishes in the diocese. 3. to make something, especially something bad or unpleasant, likely to happen -> Such comments are just inviting trouble. mời

involved

adjective [/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/] 1. taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something -> Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. 2. giving a lot of time or attention to somebody/something -> She was deeply involved with the local hospital. 3. having a close personal relationship with somebody -> They're not romantically involved. 4. complicated and difficult to understand -> an involved plot có liên quan

involvement

noun [/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/] 1. the act of taking part in something or dealing with somebody -> US involvement in European wars 2. the act of giving a lot of time and attention to something you care about -> The new album came out of her growing involvement with contemporary music. 3. a close relationship with somebody, especially a romantic or sexual relationship with somebody that you are not married to -> He spoke openly about his involvement with the singer. sự tham gia

iron

noun [/ˈaɪərn/] 1. a chemical element. Iron is a hard strong metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small quantities in blood and food. 2. a tool with a flat metal base that can be heated and used to make clothes smooth -> iron gates/bars/railings 3. a tool made of iron or another metal 4. chains or other heavy objects made of iron, attached to the arms and legs of prisoners, especially in the past 5. one of the set of clubs (= sticks for hitting the ball with) that have a metal head 6. to be involved in several activities or areas of business at the same time, hoping that at least one will be successful 7. to do exercises in which you lift heavy weights in order to make your muscles stronger 8. to control a person or a group of people very severely 9. to make use of an opportunity immediately sắt

iron

verb [/ˈaɪərn/] 1. to make clothes, etc. smooth by using an iron -> He was ironing when I arrived. sắt

irrelevant

adjective [/ɪˈreləvənt/] 1. not important to or connected with a situation -> totally/completely/largely irrelevant không liên quan

joy

noun [/dʒɔɪ/] 1. a feeling of great happiness -> Her books have brought joy to millions. 2. a person or thing that causes you to feel very happy -> the joys of fatherhood 3. success or satisfaction -> We complained about our rooms but got no joy from the manager. 4. very cheerful 5. a person or thing that causes somebody to feel very pleased or satisfied vui sướng

juice

noun [/dʒuːs/] 1. the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables; a drink made from this -> a glass of fruit juice 2. the liquid that comes out of a piece of meat when it is cooked -> Use the juices of the meat to make gravy. 3. the liquid in the stomach that helps you to digest food -> digestive/gastric juices 4. electricity -> My phone has run out of juice. 5. petrol 6. power to influence people or influence what happens -> She has a lot of juice with city hall. 7. alcoholic drink -> He had been on the juice all weekend and was in a bad way. 8. anabolic steroids (= chemical substances taken by people to increase the size of their muscles) 9. a liquid containing nicotine that is used in a device for vaping -> The shelves are now full of vape pens and juices. 10. to leave somebody to worry and suffer the unpleasant effects of their own actions nước ép

jump

verb [/dʒʌmp/] 1. to move quickly off the ground or away from a surface by pushing yourself with your legs and feet -> The local residents are jumping up and down complaining about the noise. 2. to pass over something by jumping -> ‘Quick, jump!’ he shouted. 3. to move quickly and suddenly -> A loud bang made me jump. 4. to make a sudden movement because of surprise, fear or excitement 5. to rise suddenly by a large amount 6. to change suddenly from one subject to another 7. to leave out something and pass to a further point or stage 8. to move suddenly and unexpectedly, especially out of the correct position 9. to attack somebody suddenly 10. to get on a vehicle very quickly, especially in a way that is dangerous or illegal 11. to start the engine of a car by connecting the battery to the battery of another car with jump leads 12. to put a lot of energy into starting a process or an activity or into making it start more quickly 13. to be very lively 14. to be very angry or excited about something 15. to join others in doing something that is becoming fashionable because you hope to become popular or successful yourself 16. to fail to appear at your trial after you have paid money to be allowed to go free until the trial 17. to start or be made to start a new and difficult activity that you are not prepared for 18. to react very angrily to somebody 19. to do something too soon, before the right time 20. to fail to stop at a red traffic light 21. to move violently because of a sudden shock 22. to go to the front of a line of people without waiting for your turn 23. to leave the track suddenly 24. (used especially about a television series, etc.) to include something that is very hard to believe as an attempt to keep people watching, usually a sign that the show is not as good as it used to be 25. to leave the ship on which you are serving, without permission 26. to leave an organization that you belong to, suddenly and unexpectedly 27. to do something difficult or complicated in order to achieve something 28. to make a decision about somebody/something too quickly, before you know or have thought about all the facts 29. used to tell somebody to hurry and do something quickly nhảy

june

noun [/dʒuːn/] 1. the 6th month of the year, between May and July -> She was born in June. 2. a first name for girls tháng sáu

jury

noun [/ˈdʒʊri/] 1. a group of members of the public who listen to the facts of a case in a court and decide whether or not somebody is guilty of a crime, or whether a claim has been proved -> members of the jury 2. a group of people who decide who is the winner of a competition -> He was on the jury for this year's Booker Prize. 3. used when you are saying that something is still not certain bồi thẩm đoàn

keyboard

noun [/ˈkiːbɔːrd/] 1. the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter, or the set of letters that you can touch to write on a smartphone or tablet -> The program locks the keyboard until a password is given. 2. the set of black and white keys on a piano or other musical instrument -> a piano keyboard 3. an electronic musical instrument that has keys like a piano and can be made to play in different styles or to sound like different instruments -> She plays keyboard and guitar. bàn phím

kick

noun [/kɪk/] 1. a movement with the foot or the leg, usually to hit something with the foot -> the first kick of the game 2. a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure -> I get a kick out of driving fast cars. 3. the strong effect that a drug or an alcoholic drink has -> This drink has quite a kick. 4. a soft shoe that you wear for sports or as informal clothing -> The actor wore denim, a simple tee and a nice pair of kicks. 5. if you think somebody needs a kick in the pants or a kick up the backside you think they need to be strongly encouraged to do something or behave better 6. something that hurts somebody/something emotionally; a great disappointment đá

kilometre

noun [/kɪˈlɑːmɪtər/] 1. a unit for measuring distance; 1 000 metres -> The industrial estate is 6 kilometres from the city centre. km

laboratory

noun [/ˈlæbrətɔːri/] 1. a room or building used for scientific research, experiments, testing, etc. -> a clinical/research laboratory phòng thí nghiệm

lamp

noun [/læmp/] 1. a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light -> a desk/bedside lamp 2. an electrical device that produces rays of heat and that is used for medical or scientific purposes -> an infrared/ultraviolet lamp đèn

land

noun [/lænd/] 1. the surface of the earth that is not sea -> I’m glad to see you’re back in the land of the living. We were worried about you. 2. an area of ground, especially of a particular type or used for a particular purpose -> The new project will reclaim the land from the sea. 3. the area of ground that somebody owns, especially when you think of it as property that can be bought or sold -> public/private land 4. used to refer to the countryside and the way people live in the country as opposed to in cities 5. used to refer to a country or region in a way that involves the emotions or the imagination 6. alive; not sleeping; no longer ill 7. sleeping 8. a place where life is pleasant and easy and people are very happy 9. the way the land in an area is formed and what physical characteristics it has 10. the way a situation is now and how it is likely to develop 11. to have enough money to be able to afford expensive things, food, drink, etc. 12. to find out about a situation 13. to collect information before deciding what to do đất

landmark

noun [/ˈlændmɑːrk/] 1. something, such as a large building, that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are -> The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline. 2. an event, a discovery, an invention, etc. that marks an important stage in something -> The ceasefire was seen as a major landmark in the fight against terrorism. 3. a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved -> The residents are seeking landmark status for the building. phong cảnh

language

noun [/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/] 1. the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area -> Watch your language, young man! 2. the use by humans of a system of sounds and words to communicate -> the English language 3. a particular style of speaking or writing 4. a way of expressing ideas and feelings using movements, symbols and sound 5. a system of symbols and rules that is used to operate a computer 6. to be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody 7. to be able to communicate easily with another person because you share similar opinions and experience ngôn ngữ

laptop

noun [/ˈlæptɑːp/] 1. a small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried -> I opened my laptop and started typing. máy tính xách tay

later

adjective [/ˈleɪtər/] 1. coming after something else or at a time in the future -> Rembrandt's later works 2. near the end of a period of time, life, etc. -> the later part of the seventeenth century sau đó

later

adverb [/ˈleɪtər/] 1. at a time in the future; after the time you are talking about -> See you later. 2. a way of saying goodbye, used by young people -> Later, guys! 3. at a time in the future; after the time you are talking about 4. by a particular time and not after it 5. at some time in the future, even if you are not sure exactly when 6. after a short time rather than after a long time sau đó

laughter

noun [/ˈlæftər/] 1. the act or sound of laughing -> to roar/howl with laughter 2. to laugh a lot at somebody/something tiếng cười

launch

noun [/lɔːntʃ/] 1. the action of launching something -> a missile/rocket launch 2. an event at which something is made available to the public for the first time -> a book/product launch 3. a large boat with a motor -> one of the world's largest ocean-going launch platforms phóng

lawsuit

noun [/ˈlɔːsuːt/] 1. a claim or complaint against somebody that a person or an organization can make in court -> He filed a lawsuit against his record label. vụ kiện

leading

adjective [/ˈliːdɪŋ/] 1. most important or most successful -> a leading expert/authority/figure/member 2. ahead of others in a race or contest -> She started the last lap just behind the leading group. dẫn đầu

leaf

noun [/liːf/] 1. a flat green part of a plant, growing from a stem or branch or from the root -> lettuce/cabbage/oak leaves 2. having leaves of the type or number mentioned -> a four-leaf clover 3. a sheet of paper, especially a page in a book -> She carefully turned the leaves of the precious volume. 4. metal, especially gold or silver, in the form of very thin sheets -> gold leaf 5. a part of a table that can be lifted up, or an extra section that can be added into the table, in order to make the table bigger 6. to copy somebody’s behaviour and do things in the same way that they do, because they are successful 7. to change your way of life to become a better, more responsible person lá cây

league

noun [/liːɡ/] 1. a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best -> Castleford have led the league for most of the season. 2. a level of quality, ability, etc. -> As a painter, he is in a league of his own (= much better than others). 3. a group of people or nations who have combined for a particular purpose -> the League of Nations 4. a unit for measuring distance, equal to about 3 miles or 4 000 metres 5. making secret plans with somebody liên đoàn

leak

noun [/liːk/] 1. a small hole that lets liquid or gas flow in or out of something by accident -> a leak in the roof 2. liquid or gas that escapes through a hole in something -> If you have no idea where the gas leak is coming from, it is always best to turn the complete system off. 3. a deliberate act of giving secret information to reporters, etc. -> There has been a leak to the press about the government plans on tax. 4. an act of passing urine from the body -> to have/take a leak 5. to develop a hole through which water or another liquid can pass hở

left

adjective [/left/] 1. on the side of your body that is towards the west when you are facing north -> Fewer people write with their left hand than with their right. 2. to be very awkward in your movements, especially when you are dancing or playing a sport bên trái

leg

noun [/leɡ/] 1. one of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body -> Without written evidence, we don't have a leg to stand on. 2. the leg of an animal, especially the top part, cooked and eaten -> Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. 3. the part of a pair of trousers that covers the leg 4. one of the long thin parts on the bottom of a table, chair, etc. that support it 5. having the number or type of legs mentioned 6. one part of a journey or race 7. one of a pair of matches played between the same opponents in a sports competition, which together form a single round (= stage) of the competition 8. as quickly as you can 9. to be going to die or stop functioning very soon; to be very weak or in bad condition 10. used to wish somebody good luck, especially to an actor before they go on stage 11. to cost/pay a lot of money 12. to have sex 13. if you say that a news story, etc. has legs, you mean that people will continue to be interested in it for a long time 14. to be in a position where you are unable to prove something or explain why something is reasonable 15. to play a joke on somebody, usually by making them believe something that is not true 16. used to tell somebody to start to do something or to hurry 17. to go for a short walk after sitting for some time 18. to talk too much, especially about things that are boring or not important 19. feeling ashamed or unhappy because you have been defeated or punished chân

legacy

noun [/ˈleɡəsi/] 1. money or property that is given to you by somebody when they die -> They each received a legacy of $5 000. 2. a situation that exists now because of events, actions, etc. that took place in the past -> Future generations will be left with a legacy of pollution and destruction. di sản

legal

adjective [/ˈliːɡl/] 1. connected with the law -> the legal profession/system 2. allowed or required by law -> legal rights/obligations hợp pháp

legend

noun [/ˈledʒənd/] 1. a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story -> The film is based on the legend of Robin Hood. 2. a very famous person, especially in a particular field, who is admired by other people -> a jazz/screen/sporting legend 3. the explanation of a map or a diagram in a book 4. a piece of writing on a sign, a label, a coin, etc. huyền thoại

legendary

adjective [/ˈledʒənderi/] 1. very famous and talked about a lot by people -> a legendary figure 2. mentioned in stories from ancient times -> legendary heroes huyền thoại

leisure

noun [/ˈliːʒər/] 1. time when you are not working or studying; free time -> These days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it. 2. activities that you enjoy in your free time -> These days we have increased opportunities for leisure. 3. with no particular activities; free 4. without hurrying 5. when you have the time to do something without hurrying 6. a man/woman who does not have to work thời gian rảnh rỗi

lend

verb [/lend/] 1. to give something to somebody or allow them to use something that belongs to you, which they have to return to you later -> They will lend equipment free of charge. 2. to give money to somebody on condition that they pay it back over a period of time and pay interest on it -> The bank lends money at very cheap rates. 3. to give a particular quality to a person or a situation -> The setting sun lent an air of melancholy to the scene. 4. to give or provide help, support, etc. -> I was more than happy to lend my support to such a good cause. 5. to help somebody 6. to make something seem true or likely 7. to listen in a patient and kind way to somebody 8. to help somebody with something 9. to let it be known in public that you support or agree with something 10. to have a place named after you 11. to make something seem more likely to be true or real cho mượn

lesbian

adjective [/ˈlezbiən/] 1. sexually attracted to other women; connected with lesbians -> the lesbian and gay community đồng tính nữ

less

pronoun [/les/] 1. used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a smaller amount of’ -> less butter/time/importance 2. smaller and smaller amounts; at a rate that is decreasing 3. including only what is essential can create a more effective product or result 4. used to suggest that something is surprising or impressive 5. used to emphasize a large amount ít hơn

letter

noun [/ˈletər/] 1. a written, typed or printed message that is put in an envelope or attached to an email and sent to somebody -> to write/send (somebody) a letter 2. a written or printed sign representing a sound used in speech -> ‘B’ is the second letter of the alphabet. 3. a sign in the shape of a letter that is sewn onto clothes to show that a person plays in a school or college sports team 4. the exact words of a law or rule rather than its general meaning 5. doing/following exactly what somebody/something says, paying attention to every detail thư

level

adjective [/ˈlevl/] 1. having a flat surface that does not slope -> The contestants were level pegging after round 3. 2. having the same height, position, value, etc. as something -> Pitch the tent on level ground. 3. having the same score as somebody -> A good second round brought him level with the tournament leader. 4. not showing any emotion; steady 5. to have an equal or even score 6. to do as much as you can to try to achieve something 7. a situation in which everyone has the same opportunities mức độ

level

noun [/ˈlevl/] 1. the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be -> I'm not convinced he's on the level. 2. a floor of a building; a layer of ground -> The cables are buried one metre below ground level. 3. the amount of something that exists in a particular situation at a particular time 4. a particular standard or quality 5. a position or rank in a scale of size or importance 6. a particular way of looking at, reacting to or understanding something 7. one of a series of stages in a computer game. Players progress from easy to more advanced levels within the game. 8. a device used to test whether a surface is level, consisting of a glass tube partly filled with liquid with a bubble of air inside. The position of the bubble indicates whether the surface is level. 9. honest; legal 10. as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else 11. as good, bad, important, etc. as somebody/something else 12. to further improve or develop something that is already successful mức độ

level

verb [/ˈlevl/] 1. to make something flat or smooth 2. to make something, especially a score in sport, equal or similar -> The first coat of plaster levels out the surface of the wall. 3. to destroy a building or a group of trees completely by knocking it down 4. to point something, especially a gun, at somebody 5. to create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities mức độ

liable

adjective [/ˈlaɪəbl/] 1. legally responsible for paying the cost of something -> You will be liable for any damage caused. 2. likely to do something -> We're all liable to make mistakes when we're tired. 3. likely to be affected by something -> You are more liable to injury if you exercise infrequently. 4. likely to be punished by law for something -> Offenders are liable to fines of up to $500. 5. having to do something by law -> People who earn under a certain amount are not liable to pay tax. chịu trách nhiệm

liberation

noun [/ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃn/] 1. the act or process of freeing a country or a person from the control of somebody else -> a war of liberation 2. the act or process of freeing somebody from something that limits their control over or pleasure in their own life -> the struggle for women’s liberation during the 1970s giải phóng

lie

noun [/laɪ/] 1. a statement made by somebody knowing that it is not true -> to tell a lie 2. to show that something is not true 3. used to say that something you have just said is not true or correct 4. to keep something important about yourself a secret from other people, so that they do not know what you really think, what you are really like, etc. 5. a story, an excuse, etc. that is full of lies nói dối

lighting

noun [/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/] 1. the arrangement or type of light in a place -> electric/natural lighting 2. the use of electric lights in a place -> the cost of heating and lighting thắp sáng

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