Part 3 Flashcards
exciting
adjective
[/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/]
1. causing great interest or excitement
-> This is an exciting opportunity for me.
thú vị
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.
loại trừ
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
duy nhất
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
thứ lỗi
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.
điều hành
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.
triển lãm
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.
hiện hữu
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.
kỳ vọng
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.
có kinh nghiệm
expert
adjective
[/ˈekspɜːrt/]
1. done with, having or involving great knowledge or skill
-> to seek expert advice
chuyên gia
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.
hết hạn
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
giải thích
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
rõ ràng
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.
thăm dò
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.
khám phá
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.
thêm
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.
vô cùng
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
tuyệt vời
facilitate
verb
[/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/]
1. to make an action or a process possible or easier
-> The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.
tạo điều kiện
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)
phe phái
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
nhân tố
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
sự thất bại
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.
đóng lại
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
mập
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
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