Part 4 Flashcards
passive
adjective
[/ˈpæsɪv/]
1. accepting what happens or what people do without trying to change anything or oppose them
-> He played a passive role in the relationship.
2. connected with the form of a verb used when the subject is affected by the action of the verb, for example He was bitten by a dog.
thụ động
passport
noun
[/ˈpæspɔːrt/]
1. an official document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country, and that you may have to show when you enter or leave a country
-> a valid passport
2. a thing that makes something possible or enables you to achieve something
-> The only passport to success is hard work.
hộ chiếu
patron
noun
[/ˈpeɪtrən/]
1. a person who gives money and support to artists and writers
-> Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.
2. a famous person who supports an organization such as a charity and whose name is used in the advertisements, etc. for the organization
-> the official patron of the college
3. a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
-> Patrons are requested not to smoke.
người bảo trợ
peaceful
adjective
[/ˈpiːsfl/]
1. not involving a war, violence or argument
-> a peaceful protest/demonstration
2. quiet and calm; not worried or upset in any way
-> a peaceful atmosphere
3. trying to create peace or to live in peace; not liking violence or argument
-> a peaceful religion/society
hoà bình
peasant
noun
[/ˈpeznt/]
1. (especially in the past, or in poorer countries) a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land
-> peasant farmers
2. a person who is rude, behaves badly or has little education
tá điền
pen
noun
[/pen/]
1. an instrument made of plastic or metal used for writing with ink (= coloured liquid for writing, etc.)
-> an ink pen
2. a small piece of land surrounded by a fence in which farm animals are kept
-> a sheep pen
3. a penitentiary (= a prison)
4. a penalty (= a chance to score a goal without any defending players, except the goalkeeper, trying to stop it)
-> That was a terrible pen.
5. people who write books, poems, etc. have a greater effect on history and human affairs than soldiers and wars
6. to write or start to write something
7. a small mistake in something that you write or say
cái bút
penalty
noun
[/ˈpenəlti/]
1. a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract
-> to impose a penalty
2. a disadvantage suffered as a result of something
-> One of the penalties of fame is loss of privacy.
3. a disadvantage given to a player or a team when they break a rule
-> He incurred a ten-second penalty in the first round.
4. a chance to score a goal or point without any defending players, except the goalkeeper, trying to stop it; the goal or point that is given if it is successful. This chance is given because the other team has broken the rules.
-> Two minutes later Ford equalized with a penalty.
5. to suffer because of bad luck, a mistake or something you have done
hình phạt
per cent
adverb
[/pər ˈsent/]
1. by, in or for every hundred
-> a 15 per cent rise in price
2. in every way
-> I still don’t feel a hundred per cent.
3. completely fit and healthy
phần trăm
perfect
adjective
[/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/]
1. having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses
-> in perfect condition
2. completely correct; exact and accurate
-> She speaks perfect English.
3. the best of its kind
-> a perfect example of the painter’s early style
4. excellent; very good
-> The weather was perfect.
5. exactly right for somebody/something
-> Hawaii is the perfect place for a honeymoon.
6. total; complete
-> I don’t know him—he’s a perfect stranger.
7. connected with the form of a verb that consists of part of the verb have with the past participle of the main verb, used to express actions completed by the present or a particular point in the past or future
-> ‘I have eaten’ is the present perfect tense of the verb ‘to eat’, ‘I had eaten’ is the past perfect and ‘I will have eaten’ is the future perfect.
8. used to say that something is what you would like to happen or what should happen, but you know it cannot
9. a way of encouraging people by telling them that if you do an activity regularly and try to improve your skill, you will become very good at it
hoàn hảo
permission
noun
[/pərˈmɪʃn/]
1. the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
-> You must ask permission for all major expenditure.
2. an official written statement allowing somebody to do something
-> The publisher is responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to reproduce illustrations.
sự cho phép
permit
noun
[/ˈpɜːrmɪt/]
1. an official document that gives somebody the right to do something, especially for a limited period of time
-> a parking/building permit
cho phép làm gì
phase
noun
[/feɪz/]
1. a stage in a process of change or development
-> during the initial/final phase
2. each of the shapes of the moon as we see it from the earth at different times of the month
-> the phases of the moon
3. working/not working together in the right way
giai đoạn
phenomenon
noun
[/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/]
1. a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
-> cultural/natural phenomena
2. a person or thing that is very successful or impressive
-> This young pianist is a phenomenon.
hiện tượng
philosopher
noun
[/fəˈlɑːsəfər/]
1. a person who studies or writes about philosophy
-> We studied the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle.
2. a person who thinks deeply about things
-> He seems to be a bit of a philosopher.
triết gia
philosophical
adjective
[/ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkl/]
1. connected with philosophy
-> the philosophical writings of Kant
2. having a calm attitude towards a difficult or disappointing situation
-> He was philosophical about losing and said that he’d be back next year to try again.
triết học
photo
noun
[/ˈfəʊtəʊ/]
1. a picture that is made by using a camera that stores images in digital form or that has a film sensitive to light inside it
-> a colour/black-and-white photo
hình chụp
photography
noun
[/fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/]
1. the art, process or job of taking photographs or filming something
-> Her hobbies include hiking and photography.
nhiếp ảnh
physician
noun
[/fɪˈzɪʃn/]
1. a doctor, especially one who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery
-> Dr Dennett is a practicing family physician in Atlanta.
bác sĩ
piano
noun
[/piˈænəʊ/]
1. a large musical instrument played by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard. The sound is produced by small hammers hitting the metal strings inside the piano.
-> to play the piano
đàn piano
pick
noun
[/pɪk/]
1. an act of choosing something
-> Take your pick (= choose).
2. a person or thing that is chosen
-> She was his pick for best actress.
3. the best thing or things in a group
-> We’re reviewing the pick of this month’s new books.
4. a large heavy tool that has a curved metal bar with sharp ends fixed at the centre to a wooden handle. It is used for breaking rocks or hard ground.
-> picks and shovels
5. a plectrum (= a small piece of metal, plastic, etc. used for plucking the strings of a guitar or similar instrument)
nhặt
pile
verb
[/paɪl/]
1. to put things one on top of another; to form a pile
-> She piled the boxes one on top of the other.
2. to put something on/into something; to load something with something
-> The sofa was piled high with cushions.
3. to go somewhere quickly without order or control
-> The coach finally arrived and we all piled on.
4. to make an unpleasant situation worse
Đóng cọc
pill
noun
[/pɪl/]
1. a small flat round piece of medicine that you swallow whole, without biting it
-> a vitamin pill
2. a pill that some women take to prevent them becoming pregnant
-> the contraceptive pill
3. an annoying person
4. a fact or an event that is unpleasant and difficult to accept
5. to do something that makes an unpleasant situation seem less unpleasant
Viên thuốc
pipeline
noun
[/ˈpaɪplaɪn/]
1. a series of pipes that are usually underground and are used for carrying oil, gas, etc. over long distances
-> There are plans to lay a gas pipeline through the region.
2. something that is in the pipeline is being discussed, planned or prepared and will happen or exist soon
đường ống
pity
noun
[/ˈpɪti/]
1. used to show that you are disappointed about something
-> It’s a pity that you can’t stay longer.
2. a sad feeling caused by the pain and troubles of others
-> I took pity on her and lent her the money.
3. unfortunately
lòng thương xót
place
noun
[/pleɪs/]
1. a particular position, point or area
-> New restaurants are appearing all over the place.
2. a particular city, town, building, etc.
-> Keep your purse in a safe place.
3. a building or an area of land used for a particular purpose
-> The town has many excellent eating places.
4. a particular area on a surface, especially on a person’s body
5. a point in a book, speech, piece of music, etc., especially one that somebody has reached at a particular time
6. the natural or correct position for something
7. a position, seat, etc., especially one that is available for or being used by a person or vehicle
8. an opportunity to take part in something, especially to study at a school or university or on a course
9. the position of being a member of a sports team
10. a position among the winners of a race or competition; a position in the next stage of a competition
11. the role or importance of somebody/something in a particular situation, usually in relation to others
12. a house or flat; a person’s home
13. a suitable or safe area for somebody to be
14. the position of a figure after a decimal point
15. used as part of a name for a short street or square
16. everywhere
17. not neat or tidy; not well organized
18. to be getting more and more successful in your life or career
19. to behave in a very confident way that annoys other people, for example by telling them what to do
20. to be feeling happy, sad, worried, etc. about something; to be in a good, bad, unhappy, etc. state
21. to be able to take advantage of opportunities when they come
22. in a situation where you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant
23. to be in somebody else’s situation
24. if something complicated or difficult to understand falls or slots into place, it becomes organized or clear in your mind
25. friends, people, etc. in positions of power and influence
26. to be replaced by somebody/something
27. to be very dear to somebody
28. used to say that somebody’s intentions are kind and sincere even though they sometimes do the wrong thing
29. used to introduce a piece of advice you are giving to somebody
30. used at the end of a sentence to talk about why something was done or whether it should have been done or not
31. used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the different points you are making in an argument
32. in my, your, etc. situation
33. in the correct position; ready for something
34. working or ready to work
35. in one exact place, without moving in any direction
36. instead of somebody/something
37. an unusual or unpleasant event is not likely to happen in the same place or to the same people twice
38. to look extremely clean and neat
39. not in the correct place
40. not suitable for a particular situation
41. a position in which you are comfortable or have an advantage over other people
42. the position in which something is most easily seen, that is given to the most important thing in a particular group
43. to make somebody feel stupid or embarrassed for showing too much confidence
44. to imagine that you are in somebody else’s situation
45. to stay indoors during an emergency in order to protect yourself and others
46. to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned
47. to replace somebody/something
48. to go to the physical position that is necessary for an activity
49. to take or accept the status in society that is correct or that you deserve
địa điểm
place
verb
[/pleɪs/]
1. to put something in a particular place, especially when you do it carefully or deliberately
-> Engineering graduates are well placed for a wide range of jobs.
2. used to express the attitude somebody has towards something/somebody
-> He placed his hand on her shoulder.
3. to give instructions about something or make a request for something to happen
4. to put somebody/yourself in a particular situation
5. to find a suitable job, home, etc. for somebody
6. to decide that somebody/something has a particular position or rank compared with other people or things
7. used to describe a person, a team, a horse, etc. finishing in a particular position in a race
8. to recognize somebody/something and be able to identify them/it
9. to be in a good, very good, etc. position or have a good, etc. opportunity to do something
10. to be located in a pleasant or convenient place
11. to say something publicly or officially so that it may be written down and repeated
12. to think that somebody/something is particularly important or valuable
13. to admire somebody so much that you do not see their faults
địa điểm
plan
noun
[/plæn/]
1. something that you intend to do or achieve
-> It’s going to be difficult to find the time but I’ll make a plan.
2. a set of things to do in order to achieve something, especially one that has been considered in detail in advance
-> Do you have any plans for the summer?
3. a detailed map of a building, town, etc.
-> a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner)
4. a detailed drawing of a machine, building, etc. that shows its size, shape and measurements
5. a diagram that shows how something will be arranged
6. a way of investing money for the future or buying insurance for something
7. to think of something you can do to solve a problem or make something happen
8. used to agree to a suggestion that you think is good
kế hoạch
plant
verb
[/plænt/]
1. to put plants, seeds, etc. in the ground to grow
2. to cover or supply a garden, area of land, etc. with plants
-> to plant a tree/seed/crop
3. to place something or yourself in a particular place or position
-> The children are planting a garden next to the school.
4. to hide something such as a bomb in a place where it will not be found
5. to hide something, especially something illegal, in somebody’s clothing, possessions, etc. so that when it is found it will look as though they committed a crime
6. to send somebody to join a group, etc., especially in order to make secret reports on its members
7. to make somebody think or believe something, especially without them realizing that you gave them the idea
thực vật
plastic
adjective
[/ˈplæstɪk/]
1. made of plastic
-> a plastic bag/bottle/cup
2. easily formed into different shapes
-> Clay is a plastic substance.
3. that seems artificial; false; not real or sincere
-> TV game show hosts with their banal remarks and plastic smiles
nhựa
plastic
noun
[/ˈplæstɪk/]
1. a light strong material that is produced by chemical processes and can be formed into shapes when heated. There are many different types of plastic, used to make different objects and fabrics.
-> The pipes should be made of plastic.
2. the science of making plastics
3. a way of talking about credit cards
-> Do they take plastic?
nhựa
play
verb
[/pleɪ/]
1. to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work
-> What do you think you are playing at?
2. to pretend to be or do something for fun
-> You’ll have to play inside today.
3. to be involved in a game; to compete against somebody in a game
-> Let’s play pirates.
4. to take a particular position in a sports team
-> I think we should play Matt on the wing.
5. to include somebody in a sports team
-> She played the ball and ran forward.
6. to make contact with the ball and hit or kick it in the way mentioned
-> She played her bishop.
7. to move a piece in chess, etc.
-> to play your ace/a trump
8. to put a card face upwards on the table, showing its value
9. to perform music on a musical instrument
10. to have the skill of performing on a musical instrument
11. to use an MP3 player, a CD player, etc. to make it possible to hear a song, an album, a CD, etc.
12. (of a song, an album, etc.) to be heard
13. to start working; to make a video or DVD start working
14. to act in a play, film, etc.; to act the role of somebody
15. to pretend to be something that you are not
16. to behave as though you are a particular type of person
17. to be performed
18. to give a performance in a particular place
19. to have an effect or influence on something
20. to trick somebody for fun
21. to deal with a situation in the way mentioned
22. to do something without being serious about it or putting much effort into it
23. to be willing to work with other people in a helpful way, especially so that somebody can get what they want
24. to move or appear quickly and lightly, often changing direction or shape
25. when a fountain plays, it produces a steady stream of water
26. to have plenty of money, time, etc. for doing something
27. to masturbate
28. used to ask in an angry way about what somebody is doing
chơi
plus
preposition
[/plʌs/]
1. used when the two numbers or amounts mentioned are being added together
-> Two plus five is seven.
2. as well as something/somebody; and also
-> We have to fit five of us plus all our gear in the car.
3. used when the number mentioned may actually be more or less by a particular amount
thêm
pointed
adjective
[/ˈpɔɪntɪd/]
1. having a sharp end
-> a pointed chin
2. aimed in a clear and often critical way against a particular person or their behaviour
-> a pointed comment/remark
nhọn
poison
noun
[/ˈpɔɪzn/]
1. a substance that causes death or harm if it gets into the body
-> Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison.
2. an idea, a feeling, etc. that is extremely harmful
-> the poison of racial hatred
3. used to say that different people like different things; what one person likes very much, another person does not like at all
4. used to ask somebody what alcoholic drink they would like
chất độc
politician
noun
[/ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/]
1. a person whose job involves politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
-> democratically elected politicians
2. a person who is good at using different situations in an organization to try to get power or advantage for himself or herself
-> Marcos was a consummate politician: energetic and ruthless.
chính trị gia
politics
noun
[/ˈpɑːlətɪks/]
1. the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society
-> world/international politics
2. matters connected with getting or using power within a particular group or organization
-> I don’t want to get involved in office politics.
3. a person’s political views or beliefs
-> His politics are extreme.
4. the study of government and politics
-> a degree in Politics
5. a system of political beliefs; a state of political affairs
-> A politics of the future has to engage with new ideas.
chính trị
pool
noun
[/puːl/]
1. an area of water that has been created for people to swim in
2. the building that contains a public pool
-> an indoor/outdoor pool
3. a small area of still water, especially one that has formed naturally
-> a pool of cheap labour
4. a small amount of liquid or light lying on a surface
5. a supply of things or money that is shared by a group of people and can be used when needed
6. a group of people available for work when needed
7. a game for two people played with 16 balls on a table, often in pubs and bars. Players use cues (= long sticks) to try to hit the balls into pockets at the edge of the table.
8. a form of gambling in the UK in which people try to win money by saying what the results of football matches will be
hồ bơi
portrait
noun
[/ˈpɔːrtrət/]
1. a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders
-> a portrait of his wife
2. a detailed description of somebody/something
-> a portrait of life at the French court
3. the way of printing a document in which the top of the page is one of the shorter sides
-> You can print landscape and portrait pages in the same document.
chân dung
positive
adjective
[/ˈpɑːzətɪv/]
1. good or useful
2. expressing agreement or support
-> The tests have so far yielded positive results.
3. directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result
-> It’s always nice to get positive feedback.
4. thinking about what is good in a situation; feeling confident and sure that something good will happen
-> We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.
5. showing clear evidence that a particular substance or medical condition is present
6. completely sure that something is correct or true
7. giving clear and definite proof or information
8. complete and definite
9. expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc.
10. greater than zero
11. containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by a proton
tích cực
possess
verb
[/pəˈzes/]
1. to have or own something
-> He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence.
2. to have a particular quality or feature
-> I’m afraid he doesn’t possess a sense of humour.
3. to have a powerful effect on somebody and control the way that they think, behave, etc.
-> A terrible fear possessed her.
4. to make somebody do something that seems strange or unreasonable
-> What possessed him to say such a thing?
sở hữu
possession
noun
[/pəˈzeʃn/]
1. something that you own or have with you at a particular time
2. the state of having or owning something
-> Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions.
3. the state of having control of the ball
-> The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel.
4. the state of having illegal drugs or weapons with you at a particular time
5. a country that is controlled or governed by another country
6. the situation when somebody’s mind is believed to be controlled by the Devil or by an evil spirit
7. if you already have or control something, it is difficult for somebody else to take it away from you, even if they have the legal right to it
chiếm hữu
post
verb
[/pəʊst/]
1. to send a letter, etc. to somebody by post
-> I’ll keep you posted on his progress.
2. to put a letter, etc. into a postbox
-> The cost of posting a letter has gone up again.
3. to put something through a hole into a container
-> Could you post this letter for me?
4. to put information or pictures on a website
5. to announce something publicly or officially, especially financial information or a warning
6. to send somebody to a place for a period of time as part of their job
7. to put somebody, especially a soldier, in a particular place so that they can guard a building or area
8. to put a notice, etc. in a public place so that people can see it
9. to pay money to a court so that a person accused of a crime can go free until their trial
10. to regularly give somebody the most recent information about something and how it is developing
bưu kiện
pot
noun
[/pɑːt/]
1. a deep round container used for cooking things in
-> Her handwriting’s gone to pot since she started using a computer all the time.
2. a container made of glass, clay or plastic, used for storing food in
-> pots and pans
3. a container of various kinds, made for a particular purpose
-> a coffee pot
4. the amount contained in a pot
-> They drank a pot of coffee.
5. a bowl, etc. that is made by a potter
-> The newly made pots are glazed when they are completely dry.
6. the total amount of money that is bet in a card game
7. all the money given by a group of people in order to do something together, for example to buy food, or available for a particular purpose
8. cannabis (= a drug (illegal in many countries) made from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, which gives the person smoking it a feeling of being relaxed)
9. a shot that somebody fires without aiming carefully
10. the act of hitting a ball into one of the pockets around the edge of the table
11. a pot belly (= a large stomach that sticks out)
12. a large prize or reward that somebody hopes for but is unlikely to get
13. to become much less good because people are not working hard or taking care of things
14. likely to change; in the process of changing
15. used to say that you should not criticize somebody for a fault that you have yourself
16. when you take pot luck, you choose something or go somewhere without knowing very much about it, but hope that it will be good, pleasant, etc.
17. a very large amount of money
18. to put something into a space that is too small for it
19. used to say that when you are impatient for something to happen, time seems to pass very slowly
nồi
powder
noun
[/ˈpaʊdər/]
1. a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains
-> milk/chilli/cocoa powder
2. a very fine, soft, dry substance that you can put on your face to make it look smooth and dry
-> I only use lipstick and a little powder.
3. explosive powder used especially in bombs or fireworks
4. to remain ready for a possible emergency
5. to leave suddenly; to run away
bột
power
noun
[/ˈpaʊər/]
1. the ability to control people or things
-> She had considerable influence in the corridors of power.
2. political control of a country or an area
-> He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us.
3. energy that can be collected and used to operate a machine, to make electricity, etc.
-> Hitler seized power in Germany in 1933.
4. the public supply of electricity
-> The ship was helpless against the power of the storm.
5. the quality of having great power or force, or of being very effective
-> He hit the ball with as much power as he could.
6. physical strength used in action; physical strength that somebody possesses and might use
7. the ability or opportunity to do something
8. a particular ability of the body or mind
9. all the abilities of a person’s body or mind
10. the right or authority of a person or group to do something
11. a country with a lot of influence in world affairs, or with great military strength
12. strength or influence in a particular area of activity
13. the influence of a particular thing or group within society
14. the number of times that an amount is to be multiplied by itself
15. the amount by which a lens can make objects appear larger
16. a good or evil spirit that controls the lives of others
17. the higher levels of government, where important decisions are made
18. to be very good for somebody’s physical or mental health
19. used to encourage somebody or express support for their actions
20. the person who really controls an organization, a country, etc. in contrast to the person who is legally in charge
21. the people who control an organization, a country, etc.
22. to win an election by a large number of votes; to make somebody win an election with a large number of votes
quyền lực
predecessor
noun
[/ˈpredəsesər/]
1. a person who did a job before somebody else
-> The new president reversed many of the policies of his predecessor.
2. a thing, such as a machine, that has been followed or replaced by something else
-> This computer has a larger memory than its predecessor.
người tiền nhiệm
preliminary
adjective
[/prɪˈlɪmɪneri/]
1. happening before a more important action or event
-> After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.
sơ bộ
prepare
verb
[/prɪˈper/]
1. to make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something
-> to prepare a report
2. to make yourself ready to do something or for something that you expect to happen
-> I had no time to prepare.
3. to make food ready to be eaten
-> He was in the kitchen preparing lunch.
4. to make a medicine or chemical substance, for example by mixing other substances together
-> remedies prepared from herbal extracts
5. to make it possible or easier for something to be achieved
chuẩn bị
prepared
adjective
[/prɪˈperd/]
1. ready and able to deal with something
-> We’ll be better prepared next time.
2. willing to do something
-> We are not prepared to accept these conditions.
3. done, made, written, etc. in advance
-> The police officer read out a prepared statement.
chuẩn bị
pressure
noun
[/ˈpreʃər/]
1. the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something
-> Advertisements put pressure on girls to be thin.
2. difficulties and worries that are caused by the need to achieve or to behave in a particular way
-> The pressure for change continued to mount.
3. the force or weight with which something presses against something else
-> The team performs well under pressure.
4. the force produced by a particular amount of gas or liquid in a container or a limited space; the amount of this
5. the effect that something has on the way a situation develops, especially when this causes problems
6. the force of the atmosphere on the earth’s surface
7. to force or to try to persuade somebody to do something
8. if a liquid or a gas is kept under pressure, it is forced into a container so that when the container is opened, the liquid or gas escapes quickly
9. being forced to do something
10. made to feel anxious about something you have to do
áp lực
prestigious
adjective
[/preˈstiːdʒəs/]
1. respected and admired as very important or of very high quality
-> a prestigious award
uy tín
prevent
verb
[/prɪˈvent/]
1. to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
-> The accident could have been prevented.
ngăn chặn
privatization
noun
[/ˌpraɪvətəˈzeɪʃn/]
1. the act of selling a business or an industry so that it is no longer owned by the government
-> There were fears that privatization would lead to job losses.
tư nhân hóa
probability
noun
[/ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/]
1. how likely something is to happen
-> The probability is that prices will rise rapidly.
2. a thing that is likely to happen
-> A fall in interest rates is a strong probability in the present economic climate.
3. a ratio showing the chances that a particular thing will happen
-> There is a 60 per cent probability that the population will be infected with the disease.
4. (considering) the evidence on both sides of an argument, to find the most likely reason for or result of something
5. (considering) the evidence on both sides of an argument, to find the most likely reason for or result of something
6. it is very likely that
xác suất
processor
noun
[/ˈprɑːsesər/]
1. a machine, person or company that processes things
-> The company is Ireland’s largest dairy processor.
2. a part of a computer that controls all the other parts of the system
bộ xử lý
profit
noun
[/ˈprɑːfɪt/]
1. the money that you make in business or by selling things, especially after paying the costs involved
-> annual/pre-tax/corporate profits
2. the advantage that you get from doing something
-> Future lawyers could study this text with profit.
lợi nhuận
programming
noun
[/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/]
1. the process of writing and testing computer programs
-> programming languages
2. the planning of which television or radio programmes to broadcast
-> politically balanced programming
lập trình
pupil
noun
[/ˈpjuːpl/]
1. a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school
-> school pupils
2. a person who is taught artistic, musical, etc. skills by an expert
-> Charpentier took pupils and taught them composition and accompanying.
3. the small round black area at the centre of the eye
-> Her pupils were dilated.
học sinh
purchase
noun
[/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/]
1. the act or process of buying something
-> to make a purchase (= buy something)
2. something that you have bought
-> major purchases, such as a new car
3. a strong hold on something with the hands or feet, for example when you are climbing
-> She tried to get a purchase on the slippery rock.
mua
purpose
noun
[/ˈpɜːrpəs/]
1. the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
-> Our campaign’s main purpose is to raise money.
2. what is needed in a particular situation
-> These gifts count as income for tax purposes.
3. meaning that is important and valuable to you
-> Volunteer work gives her life a sense of purpose.
4. the ability to plan something and work successfully to achieve it
-> He has enormous confidence and strength of purpose.
5. (of an institution, a system, a thing, etc.) suitable for the function or purpose that it was designed for
6. used when you are stating what the reality of a situation is
7. not by accident; deliberately
8. in the effects that something has, if not in reality; almost completely
9. with little/no useful effect or result
mục đích
qualification
noun
[/ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/]
1. an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed
-> academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications
2. a skill or type of experience that you need for a particular job or activity
-> What qualifications do radio presenters require?
3. information that you add to a statement to limit the effect that it has or the way it is applied
-> I accept his theories, but not without certain qualifications.
4. the fact of passing an exam, completing a course of training or reaching the standard necessary to do a job or take part in a competition
-> Nurses in training should be given a guarantee of employment following qualification.
trình độ chuyên môn
quantity
noun
[/ˈkwɑːntəti/]
1. an amount or a number of something
-> a large/small quantity of something
2. the measurement of something by saying how much of it there is
-> The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity.
3. a large amount or number of something
-> The police found a quantity of drugs at his home.
4. a person or thing whose qualities or abilities are not yet known
Số lượng
question
noun
[/ˈkwestʃən/]
1. a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information
-> You didn’t answer my question.
2. a task or request for information that is intended to test your knowledge or understanding, for example in an exam or a competition
-> Question 3 was very difficult.
3. a matter or topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with
-> This is an issue that raises many important questions.
4. doubt or not being certain about something
-> His suitability for the job is open to question.
5. to make somebody want to ask a question that has not yet been answered
6. to talk about something as if it were definitely true, even though it might not be
7. used to show that you do not know the answer to a question
8. that is being discussed
9. in doubt; uncertain
10. used to say that something is not difficult to predict, explain, do, etc.
11. a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understanding
12. a matter about which there may be difference of opinion or a lack of understanding
13. impossible or not allowed and therefore not worth discussing
14. to ask somebody to marry you
15. there is/was no possibility of something
câu hỏi
question
verb
[/ˈkwestʃən/]
1. to ask somebody questions about something, especially officially
-> Police are keen to question any witnesses.
2. to have or express doubts about something
-> I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it.
câu hỏi
questionnaire
noun
[/ˌkwestʃəˈner/]
1. a written list of questions that are answered by a number of people so that information can be collected from the answers
-> to fill in a questionnaire
bảng câu hỏi
quick
adjective
[/kwɪk/]
1. done with speed; taking or lasting a short time
-> a quick look/check/search
2. moving or doing something fast
-> a quick learner
3. happening very soon or without delay
-> We need to make a quick decision.
4. to be quick to understand or react in a new situation
5. to be quick at pulling out a gun in order to shoot it
6. to be quick/slow to understand something
7. to become angry easily
8. to earn money quickly and easily
9. used to describe something that is usually complicated, but is being done quickly and simply in this case
10. fast/slow in reacting to a situation
nhanh
racist
adjective
[/ˈreɪsɪst/]
1. having the belief that some races of people are better than others or having general beliefs about other people based only on their race; showing this through violent or unfair treatment of people of other races
-> racist attitudes/remarks
phân biệt chủng tộc
rage
noun
[/reɪdʒ/]
1. a feeling of violent anger that is difficult to control
-> His face was dark with rage.
2. anger and violent behaviour caused by a particular situation
-> a case of trolley rage in the supermarket
3. to be very popular and fashionable
cơn thịnh nộ
raid
noun
[/reɪd/]
1. a short surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft
-> to conduct/launch a raid
2. a surprise visit by the police looking for criminals or for illegal goods or drugs
-> They were arrested during a dawn raid.
3. an attack on a building, etc. in order to commit a crime
-> an armed bank raid
cuộc đột kích
ray
noun
[/reɪ/]
1. a narrow line of light, heat or other energy
-> The last of the sun’s rays shone on the grass.
2. a small amount of something good or of something that you are hoping for
-> There was just one small ray of hope.
3. a sea fish with a large broad flat body and a long tail, that is used for food
4. the second note of a major scale
5. to sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to get a suntan
6. a person or thing that makes life brighter or more cheerful
cá đuối
reach
noun
[/riːtʃ/]
1. the distance over which you can stretch your arms to touch something; the distance over which a particular object can be used to touch something else
-> The house is within easy reach of schools and sports facilities.
2. the limit to which somebody/something has the power or influence to do something
-> The shot was well beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.
3. a straight section of water between two bends on a river
4. the parts of an area or a place that are a long way from the centre
5. the higher, etc. sections of an organization, a system, etc.
6. close to something
với tới
react
verb
[/riˈækt/]
1. to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
-> I nudged her but she didn’t react.
2. to become ill after eating, breathing, etc. a particular substance
-> Some patients may react adversely.
3. to experience a chemical change when coming into contact with another substance
-> Silicon reacts chemically like carbon.
phản ứng
reaction
noun
[/riˈækʃn/]
1. what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened
2. a change in people’s attitudes or behaviour caused by disapproval of the attitudes, etc. of the past
-> to provoke/cause/get a reaction
3. a response by the body, usually a bad one, to a drug, chemical substance, etc.
-> Action and reaction are equal and opposite.
4. the ability to move quickly in response to something, especially if in danger
5. a chemical change produced by two or more substances acting on each other
6. a force shown by something in response to another force, which is of equal strength and acts in the opposite direction
7. opposition to social or political progress or change
sự phản ứng lại
read
verb
[/riːd/]
1. to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols
-> Reading between the lines, I think Clare needs money.
2. to go through written or printed words, etc. in silence or speaking them to other people
-> She’s still learning to read.
3. to discover or find out about somebody/something by reading
-> I’m going to go to bed and read.
4. to guess what somebody else is thinking
5. to look at the movements of somebody’s lips to learn what they are saying
6. to understand something in a particular way
7. to have something written on it; to be written in a particular way
8. to give a particular impression when read
9. to show a particular weight, pressure, etc.
10. to get information from a measuring instrument
11. to hear and understand somebody speaking on a radio set
12. to replace one word, etc. with another when correcting a text
13. to study a subject, especially at a university
14. to take information from a disk
15. to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated
16. to understand easily what somebody is thinking or feeling
17. used to tell somebody to listen carefully to what you are saying
18. to tell somebody with force that they must not do something
19. to accept something without discussing it
đọc
real
adjective
[/ˈriːəl/]
1. actually existing or happening and not imagined or pretended
-> This is not a fire drill—it’s for real.
2. not false or artificial
-> a real danger/risk/threat/concern
3. actual or true, rather than what appears to be true
-> Tell me the real reason.
4. having all the important qualities that it should have to deserve to be called what it is called
-> She never had any real friends at school.
5. used to emphasize a state or quality
6. when the effect of such things as price rises on the power of money to buy things is included in the sums
7. what somebody claims it is or serious
8. used to tell somebody that they are behaving in a stupid or unreasonable way
9. to act in an honest and natural way
10. the person who really controls an organization, a country, etc. in contrast to the person who is legally in charge
11. something that is what somebody claims it is and that has value, not a copy
12. actually what somebody claims that something is
thực tế
realize
verb
[/ˈriːəlaɪz/]
1. to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
2. to achieve something important that you very much want to do
-> I didn’t realize (that) you were so unhappy.
3. if somebody’s fears are realized, the things that they are afraid will happen, do happen
-> The paintings realized $2 million at auction.
4. to sell things that you own, for example property, in order to get the money that you need for something
5. to be sold for a particular amount of money
6. to produce something that can be seen or heard, based on written information or instructions
nhận ra
recovery
noun
[/rɪˈkʌvəri/]
1. the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury
-> My father has made a full recovery from the operation.
2. the process of improving or becoming stronger again
-> The government is forecasting an economic recovery.
3. the action or process of getting something back that has been lost or stolen
-> There is a reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing diamonds.
4. the room in a hospital where patients are kept immediately after an operation
-> Your mother is now in recovery.
sự hồi phục
recruit
noun
[/rɪˈkruːt/]
1. a person who has recently joined the armed forces or the police
-> the training of new recruits
2. a person who joins an organization, a company, etc.
-> They are stepping up attempts to attract new recruits to the nursing profession.
tuyển dụng
relation
noun
[/rɪˈleɪʃn/]
1. the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other
-> diplomatic/international/foreign relations
2. the way in which two or more things are connected
-> the relation between rainfall and crop yields
3. a person who is in the same family as somebody else
-> a close/near/distant relation of mine
mối quan hệ
remark
noun
[/rɪˈmɑːrk/]
1. something that you say or write which expresses an opinion, a thought, etc. about somebody/something
-> to make a remark
2. the quality of being important or interesting enough to be noticed
-> The exhibition contains nothing that is worthy of remark.
nhận xét
rent
verb
[/rent/]
1. to regularly pay money to somebody so that you can use something that they own, such as a house, a room, some land, etc.
-> Are you looking to buy or rent?
2. to allow somebody to use something that you own such as a house or some land in exchange for regular payments
-> We rented our house out for a year when we went abroad.
3. to pay money to somebody so that you can use something for a short period of time
-> to rent a film/movie/DVD
4. to be available for somebody to use if they pay a particular amount of money
-> The apartment rents for $500 a month.
thuê
repeated
adjective
[/rɪˈpiːtɪd/]
1. happening, said or done many times
-> repeated absences from work
lặp đi lặp lại
response
noun
[/rɪˈspɑːns/]
1. a spoken or written answer
-> She made no response.
2. a reaction to something that has happened or been said
-> The news provoked an angry response.
3. a part of a church service that the people sing or speak as an answer to the part that the priest sings or speaks
-> The congregation sang the responses.
phản ứng
restoration
noun
[/ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/]
1. the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was
-> restoration work
2. the act of bringing back a system, a law, etc. that existed previously
-> the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries
3. the act of returning something to its correct place, condition or owner
-> the restoration of the Elgin marbles to Greece
4. the time in Britain after 1660 when, following a period with no king or queen, Charles II became king
-> Restoration comedy/poetry (= written during and after this time)
sự phục hồi
retired
adjective
[/rɪˈtaɪərd/]
1. having retired from work
-> a retired doctor/teacher/officer/general
đã nghỉ hưu
retirement
noun
[/rɪˈtaɪərmənt/]
1. the fact of leaving your job and stopping work, usually because you have reached a particular age; the time when you do this
-> At 60, he was now approaching retirement.
2. the period of your life after you have stopped work, usually because you have reached a particular age
-> He provided for a comfortable retirement by selling the business.
3. the act of stopping a particular type of work, especially in sport, politics, etc.; the period of your life after a career in sport, politics, etc.
-> He announced his retirement from football.
sự nghỉ hưu
revolutionary
adjective
[/ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/]
1. connected with political revolution
-> a revolutionary leader
2. involving a great or complete change
-> a revolutionary idea
mang tính cách mạng
reward
noun
[/rɪˈwɔːrd/]
1. a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc.
-> a financial reward
2. an amount of money that is offered to somebody for helping the police to find a criminal or for finding something that is lost
-> A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace.
3. the reward for acting in a moral or correct way is the knowledge that you have done so, and you should not expect more than this, for example praise from other people or payment
phần thưởng
rhythm
noun
[/ˈrɪðəm/]
1. a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
-> to dance to the rhythm of the music
2. a regular pattern of changes or events
-> the rhythm of the seasons
nhịp
rid
verb
[/rɪd/]
1. to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want
-> She wanted to be rid of her parents and their authority.
2. to make yourself free of somebody/something that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw something away
3. to want to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want
thoát khỏi
ride
noun
[/raɪd/]
1. a short journey in a vehicle, on a bicycle, etc.
-> He will be given a rough ride at the party conference.
2. a free ride in a car, etc. to a place you want to get to
-> a train ride through beautiful countryside
3. the kind of journey you make in a car, etc.
-> She hitched a ride to the station.
4. a short journey on a horse, etc.
-> a smooth/comfortable/bumpy ride
5. a large machine at a funfair or amusement park that you ride on for fun or excitement; an occasion when you go on one of these
6. to join in an activity for pleasure but without being seriously interested in it
7. to get or take something without paying because somebody else is paying for it
8. to experience/not experience difficulties when you are doing something; to make things difficult/easy for somebody
9. to cheat or trick somebody
lái
ride
verb
[/raɪd/]
1. to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control it as it moves
-> The company is riding high this year.
2. to spend time riding a horse for pleasure
-> I learnt to ride as a child.
3. to sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
-> How often do you go riding?
4. to travel in a vehicle, especially as a passenger
5. to float or be supported on water or air
6. to go through or over an area on a horse, bicycle, etc.
7. to criticize or tease somebody in an annoying way
8. to be doing something that involves risks and that may end in disaster
9. to be successful or very confident
10. wishing for something does not make it happen
11. to decide to do nothing about a problem that you know you may have to deal with later
12. to enjoy great success or support because of a particular situation or event
13. to keep watch or control over somebody/something
14. to treat somebody badly and not worry about their feelings
15. to ride in the front passenger seat of a car or truck
16. to enjoy or be supported by the particular situation or quality mentioned
lái
risk
verb
[/rɪsk/]
1. to put something valuable or important in a dangerous situation, in which it could be lost or damaged
-> He risked his life to save her.
2. to do something that may mean that you get into a situation which is unpleasant or harmful for you
-> There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death.
3. to do something that you know is not really a good idea or may not succeed
-> He risked a glance at her furious face.
4. to risk being killed or injured in order to do something
rủi ro
risky
adjective
[/ˈrɪski/]
1. involving the possibility of something bad happening
-> Life as an aid worker can be a risky business (= dangerous).
rủi ro
roll
noun
[/rəʊl/]
1. a small loaf of bread for one person
-> Don’t stop me now—I’m on a roll!
2. a long piece of paper, cloth, etc. that has been wrapped around itself or a tube several times so that it forms the shape of a tube
-> Soup and a roll: £3.50
3. a paper tube wrapped around sweets, etc.
-> a forward/backward roll
4. an act of rolling the body over and over
5. a physical exercise in which you roll your body on the ground, moving your back and legs over your head
6. the act of moving from side to side so that one side is higher than the other
7. an area of too much fat on your body, especially around the middle part
8. an official list of names
9. a deep continuous sound
10. an act of rolling a dice
11. a sound, usually a /r/, produced by making the tongue vibrate against a part of the mouth
12. to be experiencing a period of success at what you are doing
13. an act of having sex with somebody
cuộn
round
adverb
[/raʊnd/]
1. moving in a circle
-> Everybody joins hands and dances round.
2. measuring or marking the edge or outside of something
-> a young tree measuring only 18 inches round
3. on all sides of somebody/something
-> A large crowd had gathered round to watch.
4. at various places in an area
-> People stood round waiting for something to happen.
5. in a circle or curve to face another way or the opposite way
-> He turned the car round and drove back again.
6. to the other side of something
-> We walked round to the back of the house.
7. from one place, person, etc. to another
-> They’ve moved all the furniture round.
8. to or at a particular place, especially where somebody lives
-> I’ll be round in an hour.
9. on the next, first, etc. occasion that the same thing happens
10. approximately
11. in the area near a place
tròn
rubbish
noun
[/ˈrʌbɪʃ/]
1. things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
-> a rubbish bag/bin
2. something that you think is of poor quality
-> I thought the play was rubbish!
3. comments, ideas, etc. that you think are stupid or wrong
-> Rubbish! You’re not fat.
rác
rule
noun
[/ruːl/]
1. a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game
-> I go to bed early as a rule.
2. a statement of what is possible according to a particular system, for example the grammar of a language
-> She laid down strict rules for her tenants, including prompt payment of rent.
3. a statement of what you are advised to do in a particular situation
4. a habit; the normal state of things; what is true in most cases
5. the government of a country or control of a group of people by a particular person, group or system
6. a measuring instrument with a straight edge
7. usually but not always
8. to change the rules to suit a particular person or situation
9. people say that something is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating something that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general
10. if somebody plays by their own rules or makes other people play by their rules, they set the conditions for doing business or having a relationship
11. to deal fairly and honestly with people
12. the condition in which all members of society, including its political leaders, accept the authority of the law
13. a practical method of doing or measuring something, usually based on past experience rather than on exact measurement
14. the standards of behaviour that most people accept or that actually operate in a particular area of life or business
15. to follow the rules of your job in a very strict way in order to cause delay, as a form of protest against your employer or your working conditions
luật lệ
rush
verb
[/rʌʃ/]
1. to move or to do something with great speed, often too fast
-> Weekdays are slow in the restaurant, but at weekends the staff are rushed off their feet.
2. to transport or send somebody/something somewhere with great speed
-> We’ve got plenty of time; there’s no need to rush.
3. to do something or to make somebody do something without thinking about it carefully
4. to flow strongly
5. to try to attack or capture somebody/something suddenly
6. to run into somebody who has the ball
7. to move forward and gain ground by carrying the ball and not passing it
8. to give a lot of attention to somebody, especially to a student because you want them to join your fraternity or sorority
9. to be extremely busy; to have too many things to do
10. people with little experience try to do the difficult or dangerous things that more experienced people would not consider doing
cây bấc
sail
verb
[/seɪl/]
1. to travel on water using sails or an engine
-> to sail into harbour
2. to control or travel on a boat with a sail, especially as a sport
-> We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast.
3. to begin a journey on water
-> We sail at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
4. to move quickly and smoothly in a particular direction; (of people) to move in a confident manner
-> clouds sailing across the sky
5. to take a risk by doing something that is dangerous or that may be illegal
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