Part 4

Question 1

register

Answer 1

noun
[/ˈredʒɪstər/]
1. an official list or record of names, items, etc.; a book that contains such a list
2. the range, or part of a range, of a human voice or a musical instrument
-> The bride and groom signed the register.
3. the level and style of a piece of writing or speech, that is usually appropriate to the situation that it is used in
4. an opening, with a cover that you can have open or shut, that allows hot or cold air from a heating or cooling system into a room
5. a machine used in shops, restaurants, etc. for keeping money in, and that shows and records the amount of money received for each thing that is sold

đăng ký

Question 2

reject

Answer 2

verb
[/rɪˈdʒekt/]
1. to refuse to accept or consider something
2. to refuse to accept somebody for a job, position, etc.
-> to reject an argument/a hypothesis/a notion/a plan
3. to decide not to use, sell, publish, etc. something because its quality is not good enough
4. to not accept a new organ after a transplant operation, by producing substances that attack the organ
5. to fail to give a person or an animal enough love or care

từ chối

Question 3

remember

Answer 3

verb
[/rɪˈmembər/]
1. to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
-> He is best remembered as the man who brought jazz to England.
2. to bring back to your mind a fact, piece of information, etc. that you knew
-> This is Carla. Do you remember her?
3. to keep an important fact in your mind
-> Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills.
4. to not forget to do something; to actually do what you have to do
5. to think about somebody with respect, especially when saying a prayer
6. to give money, a present, etc. to somebody/something
7. to be famous or known for a particular thing that you have done in the past

nhớ

Question 4

renowned

Answer 4

adjective
[/rɪˈnaʊnd/]
1. famous and respected
-> a renowned author

nổi tiếng

Question 5

repair

Answer 5

noun
[/rɪˈper/]
1. an act of repairing something
-> They agreed to pay the costs of any repairs.
2. in good, etc. condition

Sửa chữa

Question 6

repeat

Answer 6

noun
[/rɪˈpiːt/]
1. an event that is very similar to something that happened before
-> She didn’t want a repeat performance of what had happened the night before.
2. a television or radio programme that has been broadcast before
-> ‘Is it a new series?’ ‘No, a repeat.’
3. a passage that is repeated

lặp lại

Question 7

repeat

Answer 7

verb
[/rɪˈpiːt/]
1. to say or write something again or more than once
2. used to emphasize something that you have already said
-> to repeat a question/a claim/an assertion/a warning
3. to say something that somebody else has said, especially in order to learn it
-> The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded.
4. to tell somebody something that you have heard or been told by somebody else
5. to do or produce something again or more than once
6. to happen more than once in the same way
7. if food repeats, you can taste it for some time after you have eaten it

lặp lại

Question 8

replace

Answer 8

verb
[/rɪˈpleɪs/]
1. to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
-> The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
2. to remove somebody/something and put another person or thing in their place
-> He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
3. to change something that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better
-> We’re thinking of replacing our phone system.
4. to put something back in the place where it was before
-> I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.

thay thế

Question 9

reply

Answer 9

noun
[/rɪˈplaɪ/]
1. an act of replying to something/somebody in speech, writing or by some action
-> I asked her what her name was but she made no reply.

hồi đáp

Question 10

representative

Answer 10

noun
[/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/]
1. a person who has been chosen to speak or vote for somebody else or for a group of people, or to take the place of somebody else
-> Our elected representatives in government should be doing something about this.
2. a person who works for a company and travels around selling its products
-> a sales representative
3. a person who is typical of a particular group
-> The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation.
4. (in the US) a member of the House of Representatives, the Lower House of Congress; a member of the House of Representatives in the lower house of a state parliament

tiêu biểu

Question 11

request

Answer 11

verb
[/rɪˈkwest/]
1. to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way
-> She requested permission to film at the White House.

lời yêu cầu

Question 12

require

Answer 12

verb
[/rɪˈkwaɪər/]
1. to need something; to depend on somebody/something
-> These pets require a lot of care and attention.
2. to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules
-> I just require a signature on the form.

yêu cầu

Question 13

requirement

Answer 13

noun
[/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/]
1. something that you need or want
-> the basic requirements of life
2. something that you must have in order to do something else
-> to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements

yêu cầu

Question 14

resource

Answer 14

noun
[/ˈriːsɔːrs/]
1. a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
-> the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources
2. something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, equipment, etc. that provides information for teachers and students
-> The website is an invaluable educational resource.
3. personal qualities such as courage and imagination that help you deal with difficult situations
-> He has no inner resources and hates being alone.

nguồn

Question 15

respect

Answer 15

noun
[/rɪˈspekt/]
1. a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements
-> I have the utmost respect for her and her work.
2. polite behaviour towards or care for somebody/something that you think is important
-> to show a lack of respect for authority
3. a particular aspect or detail of something
-> In this respect we are very fortunate.
4. about; relating to
5. in payment for something
6. to visit somebody or to send a message of good wishes as a sign of respect for them
7. used when you are going to disagree, usually quite strongly, with somebody
8. in connection with

sự tôn trọng

Question 16

respectively

Answer 16

adverb
[/rɪˈspektɪvli/]
1. in the same order as the people or things already mentioned
-> Julie and Mark, aged 17 and 19 respectively

tương ứng

Question 17

respond

Answer 17

verb
[/rɪˈspɑːnd/]
1. to give a spoken or written answer to somebody/something
-> I asked him his name, but he didn’t respond.
2. to do something as a reaction to something that somebody has said or done
-> How did they respond to the news?
3. to react quickly or in the correct way to something/somebody
-> The car responds very well to the controls.
4. to improve as a result of a particular kind of treatment
-> The infection did not respond to the drugs.

trả lời

Question 18

revenge

Answer 18

noun
[/rɪˈvendʒ/]
1. something that you do in order to make somebody suffer because they have made you suffer
-> She is seeking revenge for the murder of her husband.
2. the defeat of a person or team that defeated you in a previous game
-> The team wanted to get revenge for their defeat earlier in the season.

sự trả thù

Question 19

revenue

Answer 19

noun
[/ˈrevənuː/]
1. the money that a government receives from taxes or that an organization, etc. receives from its business
-> The government is currently facing a shortfall in tax revenue.

doanh thu

Question 20

rhetoric

Answer 20

noun
[/ˈretərɪk/]
1. speech or writing that is intended to influence people, but that is not completely honest or sincere
-> the rhetoric of political slogans
2. the art of using language in speech or writing in a special way that influences or entertains people

Hùng biện

Question 21

ridiculous

Answer 21

adjective
[/rɪˈdɪkjələs/]
1. very silly or unreasonable
-> I look ridiculous in this hat.
2. used to describe a situation in which something serious, important or of high quality is followed by something silly, unimportant or of poor quality

lố bịch

Question 22

rifle

Answer 22

noun
[/ˈraɪfl/]
1. a gun with a long barrel which you hold to your shoulder to fire
-> a hunting rifle

súng trường

Question 23

ring

Answer 23

noun
[/rɪŋ/]
1. a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
-> The girls’ outdoor track team has grabbed the brass ring seven times.
2. an object in the shape of a circle with a large hole in the middle
-> a gold ring
3. a round mark or shape
-> She had dark rings around her eyes from lack of sleep.
4. an area in which animals or people perform or compete, with seats around the outside for the audience
5. a small flat place on a cooker that is heated by gas or electricity and is used for cooking on
6. a group of people who are working together, especially in secret or illegally
7. the opportunity to be successful; success that you have worked hard to get
8. to be much better at doing something than somebody else
9. to announce officially that you are going to compete in an election, a competition, etc.

nhẫn

Question 24

road

Answer 24

noun
[/rəʊd/]
1. a hard surface built for vehicles to travel on
-> a main/major/minor road
2. used in names of roads, especially in towns
-> 35 York Road
3. the way to achieving something
-> to be on the road to recovery
4. at some time in the future
5. anyway
6. (to reach) the point at which something can no longer continue in the same way
7. to start an activity or a journey
8. to start a journey
9. to delay dealing with a problem
10. not in good enough condition to be legally driven on public roads
11. a last alcoholic drink before you leave a party, etc.
12. travelling, especially for long distances or periods of time
13. in good condition so that it can be legally driven
14. moving from place to place, and having no permanent home
15. it is not enough to intend to do good things; you must actually do them
16. the point at which something is tested and you really find out whether it is successful or true

đường

Question 25

robust

Answer 25

adjective
[/rəʊˈbʌst/]
1. strong and healthy
-> She was almost 90, but still very robust.
2. strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break
-> a robust piece of equipment
3. strong and not likely to fail or become weak
-> robust economic growth
4. strong and determined; showing that you are sure about what you are doing or saying
-> The company is taking a more robust approach to management.

khỏe mạnh

Question 26

role

Answer 26

noun
[/rəʊl/]
1. an actor’s part in a play, film, etc.
-> She has landed the lead role (= the most important one) in a new play.
2. the function or position that somebody has or is expected to have in an organization, in society or in a relationship
-> the changing role of women
3. the degree to which somebody/something is involved in a situation or an activity and the effect that they have on it
-> A cup of tea often serves an important social role.

vai trò

Question 27

rose

Answer 27

noun
[/rəʊz/]
1. a flower with a sweet smell that grows on a bush with thorns (= sharp points) on its stems
-> a bunch of red roses
2. a pink colour
3. a piece of metal or plastic with small holes in it that is attached to the end of a pipe or watering can so that the water comes out in a fine spray when you are watering plants
4. a round object that is fixed to the ceiling of a room for the wires of an electric light to go through
5. to be developing in a successful way
6. (not) an easy or a pleasant situation
7. to still have a good reputation, even though you have been involved in something that might have given people a bad opinion of you
8. to make somebody look healthy
9. what is important is what people or things are, not what they are called

hoa hồng

Question 28

rotate

Answer 28

verb
[/ˈrəʊteɪt/]
1. to move or turn around a central fixed point; to make something do this
-> Stay well away from the helicopter when its blades start to rotate.
2. if a job rotates, or if people rotate a job, they regularly change the job or regularly change who does the job
-> The EU presidency rotates among the members.

quay

Question 29

rough

Answer 29

adjective
[/rʌf/]
1. having a surface that is not even or regular
-> He will be given a rough ride at the party conference.
2. not exact; not including all details
-> rough ground
3. not gentle or careful; violent
-> the roughest neighbourhood in the city
4. where there is a lot of violence or crime
5. having large and dangerous waves; wild and with storms
6. difficult and unpleasant
7. not feeling well
8. simply made and not finished in every detail; plain or basic
9. not smooth or pleasant to taste, listen to, etc.
10. to experience/not experience difficulties when you are doing something; to make things difficult/easy for somebody
11. to experience difficulties when you are doing something; to make things difficult for somebody
12. the fact of being treated unfairly
13. (to have some) small parts, for example in a performance or in your character, that are not yet as good as they should be
14. a situation in which somebody is treated badly or unfairly

thô

Question 30

roughly

Answer 30

adverb
[/ˈrʌfli/]
1. approximately but not exactly
-> Sales are up by roughly 10 per cent.
2. using force or not being careful and gentle
-> He pushed her roughly out of the way.
3. in a way that does not leave a smooth surface
-> roughly plastered walls

đại khái

Question 31

row

Answer 31

noun
[/rəʊ/]
1. a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line
-> There is a row of trees in front of the house.
2. a line of seats in a cinema, theatre, etc.
-> Let’s sit in the back row.
3. a line of numbers or words arranged one after the other across the page in a table
-> The top row of Table 2 shows the current values.
4. a complete line of stitches in knitting or crochet (= ways of making clothing, etc. out of wool)
5. used in the name of some roads
-> Manor Row
6. an act of rowing a boat; the period of time spent doing this
-> We went for a row on the lake.
7. to have made all the preparations needed to do something; to be well organized
8. if something happens several times in a row, it happens in exactly the same way each time, and nothing different happens in the time between
9. if something happens for several days, etc. in a row, it happens on each of those days

hàng ngang

Question 32

royal

Answer 32

adjective
[/ˈrɔɪəl/]
1. connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a country
-> the royal family
2. used in the names of organizations that serve or are supported by a king or queen
-> the Royal Navy
3. impressive; suitable for a king or queen
-> We were given a royal welcome.

hoàng gia

Question 33

ruin

Answer 33

verb
[/ˈruːɪn/]
1. to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc.
-> The bad weather ruined our trip.
2. to make somebody/something lose all their money, their position, etc.
-> If she loses the court case it will ruin her.

sự đổ nát

Question 34

rule

Answer 34

verb
[/ruːl/]
1. to control and have authority over a country, a group of people, etc.
-> a policy of divide and rule
2. to be the main thing that influences and controls somebody/something
-> At that time, King John ruled England.
3. to give an official decision about something
-> The pursuit of money ruled his life.
4. to draw a straight line using something that has a hard straight edge
5. to keep control over people by making them disagree with and fight each other, therefore not giving them the chance to join together and oppose you
6. to act according to what you feel rather than to what you think is sensible
7. to say that something is completely wrong or not worth considering, especially in a trial
8. to be the most powerful member of a group
9. to control a person or a group of people very severely

luật lệ

Question 35

ruling

Answer 35

noun
[/ˈruːlɪŋ/]
1. an official decision made by somebody in a position of authority, especially a judge
-> The court will make its ruling on the case next week.

cai trị

Question 36

sack

Answer 36

verb
[/sæk/]
1. to dismiss somebody from a job
-> She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays.
2. (of an army, etc., especially in the past) to destroy things and steal property in a town or building
-> Rome was sacked by the Goths in 410.
3. to knock down the quarterback
-> The quarterback was sacked on the 45 yard line, and it was first down for the other team.

bao

Question 37

sacred

Answer 37

adjective
[/ˈseɪkrɪd/]
1. connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
-> a sacred image/shrine/temple
2. very important and treated with great respect; that must not be changed or challenged
-> Human life must always be sacred.

Linh thiêng

Question 38

sad

Answer 38

adjective
[/sæd/]
1. unhappy or showing unhappiness
2. that makes you feel unhappy
-> We are very sad to hear that you are leaving.
3. unacceptable; deserving blame or criticism
-> a sad story
4. boring or not fashionable
5. in poor condition

buồn

Question 39

sadly

Answer 39

adverb
[/ˈsædli/]
1. in a sad way
-> ‘I’m so sorry,’ she said sadly.
2. unfortunately
-> Sadly, after eight years of marriage they had grown apart.
3. very much and in a way that makes you sad
-> She will be sadly missed.

thật đáng buồn

Question 40

sailing

Answer 40

noun
[/ˈseɪlɪŋ/]
1. the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails
-> to go sailing
2. one of the regular times that a ship leaves a port
-> There are six sailings a day.
3. to be simple and free from trouble

đi thuyền

Question 41

sailor

Answer 41

noun
[/ˈseɪlər/]
1. a person who works on a ship as a member of the crew
-> a crew of two officers and 13 sailors
2. a person who sails a boat
-> My parents were keen sailors.
3. a person who rarely/often becomes sick at sea

thủy thủ

Question 42

satellite

Answer 42

noun
[/ˈsætəlaɪt/]
1. an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.
-> a weather/communications/spy satellite
2. a natural object that moves around a larger natural object in space
-> The moon is a satellite of earth.
3. a town, a country or an organization that is controlled by and depends on another larger or more powerful one
-> Following the Second World War it became a satellite state of the Soviet Union.

vệ tinh

Question 43

satisfaction

Answer 43

noun
[/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/]
1. the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling
-> to gain/get/derive satisfaction from something
2. the act of fulfilling a need or desire
-> the satisfaction of sexual desires
3. an acceptable way of dealing with a complaint, a debt, an injury, etc.
-> I complained to the manager but I didn’t get any satisfaction.
4. if you do something to somebody’s satisfaction, they are pleased with it
5. if you prove something to somebody’s satisfaction, they believe or accept it

sự hài lòng

Question 44

scale

Answer 44

noun
[/skeɪl/]
1. the size or extent of something, especially when compared with something else
-> In an interview, smart presentation can tip the scales in your favour.
2. a range of levels or numbers used for measuring something
-> They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests).
3. the set of all the different levels of something, from the lowest to the highest
-> At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat.
4. a series of marks at regular points on an instrument that is used for measuring
5. an instrument for weighing people or things
6. the relation between the actual size of something and its size on a map, diagram or model that represents it
7. a series of musical notes moving upwards or downwards, with fixed intervals between each note, especially a series of eight starting on a particular note
8. any of the thin plates of hard material that cover the skin of many fish and reptiles
9. a hard white substance that is sometimes left inside water pipes and containers for heating water
10. a hard substance that forms on teeth, especially when they are not cleaned regularly
11. to affect the result of something in one way rather than another
12. to weigh a particular amount

tỉ lệ

Question 45

scan

Answer 45

verb
[/skæn/]
1. to look quickly but not very carefully at a document, etc.
-> I scanned the list quickly for my name.
2. to look at every part of something carefully, especially because you are looking for a particular thing or person
-> He scanned the horizon for any sign of land.
3. to pass light over a picture or document using a scanner in order to copy it and put it in the memory of a computer
-> How do I scan a photo and attach it to an email?
4. to get an image of an object, a part of somebody’s body, etc. on a computer by passing X-rays, ultrasound waves or electromagnetic waves over it in a special machine
-> Their brains are scanned so that researchers can monitor the progress of the disease.
5. to pass across an area
-> Concealed video cameras scan every part of the compound.
6. to examine a computer program or document in order to look for a virus
-> This software is designed to scan all new files for viruses.
7. to have a regular rhythm according to fixed rules
-> This line doesn’t scan.

quét

Question 46

scare

Answer 46

verb
[/sker/]
1. to frighten somebody
-> You scared me.
2. to become frightened
-> He doesn’t scare easily.
3. to frighten somebody very much
4. to frighten somebody very much
5. to frighten somebody very much
6. to frighten somebody very much

sự sợ hãi

Question 47

scary

Answer 47

adjective
[/ˈskeri/]
1. frightening
-> It was a really scary moment.

đáng sợ

Question 48

school

Answer 48

noun
[/skuːl/]
1. a place where children go to be educated
-> There are two schools of thought about how this illness should be treated.
2. the process of learning in a school; the time during your life when you go to a school
-> My brother and I went to the same school.
3. the time during the day when children are working in a school
-> to start/leave school
4. all the children or students and the teachers in a school
-> School begins at 9.
5. a place where people go to learn a particular subject or skill
6. a college or university; the time that you spend there
7. a department of a college or university that teaches a particular subject
8. a group of writers, artists, etc. whose style of work or opinions have been influenced by the same person or ideas
9. a large number of fish or other sea animals, swimming together
10. an old-fashioned person who likes to do things as they were done in the past
11. a way of thinking that a number of people share
12. very fashionable

trường học

Question 49

science

Answer 49

noun
[/ˈsaɪəns/]
1. knowledge about the structure and behaviour of the natural and physical world, based on facts that you can prove, for example by experiments
-> new developments in science and technology
2. the study of science
-> science students/teachers/classes
3. a particular branch of science
-> medical/environmental science
4. a system for organizing the knowledge about a particular subject, especially one that deals with aspects of human behaviour or society
-> a science of international politics
5. to confuse somebody by using technical or complicated language that they do not understand

khoa học

Question 50

score

Answer 50

verb
[/skɔːr/]
1. to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition
-> He was always trying to score points off his teachers.
2. to keep a record of the points, goals, etc. won in a game or competition
-> Fraser scored again in the second half.
3. to gain marks in a test or an exam
-> Who’s going to score?
4. to give something/somebody a particular number of points
-> She scored 98 per cent in the French test.
5. to be worth a particular number of points
-> The tests are scored by psychologists.
6. to succeed; to have an advantage
-> Each correct answer will score two points.
7. to arrange a piece of music for one or more musical instruments or for voices
8. to make a cut or mark on a surface
9. to have sex with a new partner
10. to buy or get illegal drugs
11. to show that you are better than somebody, especially by making clever remarks, for example in an argument

điểm

Question 51

scrutiny

Answer 51

noun
[/ˈskruːtəni/]
1. careful and complete examination
-> Her argument doesn’t really stand up to scrutiny.

sự xem xét kỹ lưỡng

Question 52

sculpture

Answer 52

noun
[/ˈskʌlptʃər/]
1. a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, metal, etc.
-> a marble sculpture of Venus
2. the art of making sculptures
-> the techniques of sculpture in stone

điêu khắc

Question 53

sea

Answer 53

noun
[/siː/]
1. the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
-> The waste was dumped in the sea.
2. a large area of salt water that is part of an ocean or surrounded by land
-> the North Sea
3. the movement of the waves of the sea
-> It was a calm sea.
4. a large amount of something that stretches over a wide area
-> He looked down at the sea of smiling faces before him.
5. on the sea, especially in a ship, or in the sea
6. confused and not knowing what to do
7. in a difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant or unacceptable choices
8. to become a sailor; to leave your home and family without permission to become a sailor
9. far away from land where the sea is deepest
10. to leave a port or harbour by ship or boat
11. 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

biển

Question 54

seal

Answer 54

noun
[/siːl/]
1. an official design or mark, stamped on a document to show that it is real and carries the authority of a particular person or organization
-> Her election to the premiership set the seal on a remarkable political career.
2. a thing that makes something definite
-> The letter bore the president’s seal.
3. a substance, piece of material, etc. used to fill a small opening so that air, liquid, etc. cannot get in or out
4. a piece of wax (= a soft substance produced by bees), soft metal or paper that is placed across the opening of something such as a letter or box and which has to be broken before the letter or box can be opened
5. a piece of metal, a ring, etc. with a design on it, used for stamping a wax or metal seal
6. a sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts. There are many types of seal, some of which are hunted for their fur.
7. to make something definite or complete
8. in a sealed envelope that cannot be opened before a particular time

niêm phong

Question 55

search

Answer 55

noun
[/sɜːrtʃ/]
1. an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
-> a long search for the murder weapon
2. an act or the activity of looking for information on a computer or on the internet
-> I’ve just done a search on the internet and came up with this website.

tìm kiếm

Question 56

second

Answer 56

adverb
[/ˈsekənd/]
1. after one other person or thing in order or importance
-> She came second in the marathon.
2. used to introduce the second of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing
-> She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to.

thứ hai

Question 57

second

Answer 57

determiner
[/ˈsekənd/]
1. happening or coming next after the first in a series of similar things or people; 2nd
-> This is the second time it’s happened.
2. next in order of importance, size, quality, etc. to one other person or thing
-> Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city.
3. another; in addition to one that you already own or use
-> They have a second home in Tuscany.

thứ hai

Question 58

second

Answer 58

noun
[/ˈsekənd/]
1. a unit for measuring time. There are 60 seconds in one minute.
-> She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds.
2. a very short time
-> I’ll be with you in a second.
3. a unit for measuring angles. There are 60 seconds in one minute.
-> 1° 6′ 10″ (= one degree, six minutes and ten seconds)
4. a second amount of the same food that you have just eaten
-> Seconds, anybody?
5. an item that is sold at a lower price than usual because it is not perfect
6. one of six or seven positions of the gears in a vehicle
-> to change down from third to second
7. a level of university degree at British universities. An upper second is a good degree and a lower second is average.
-> He got a good second in history.
8. a person whose role is to help and support somebody else, for example in a boxing match or in a formal duel in the past
9. used to ask somebody to wait for a short time
10. to wait for a short time
11. used when you have just noticed or remembered something, or had a sudden idea

thứ hai

Question 59

second

Answer 59

ordinal number
[/ˈsekənd/]
1. happening or coming next after the first in a series of similar things or people; 2nd
-> This is the second time it’s happened.
2. next in order of importance, size, quality, etc. to one other person or thing
-> Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city.
3. another; in addition to one that you already own or use
-> They have a second home in Tuscany.

thứ hai

Question 60

security

Answer 60

noun
[/sɪˈkjʊrəti/]
1. the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
2. a place at an airport where you go after your passport has been checked so that officials can find out if you are carrying illegal drugs or weapons
-> national/homeland security (= the defence of a country)
3. the department of a large company or organization that deals with the protection of its buildings, equipment and staff
-> My bag was emptied and searched when I went through security.
4. protection against something bad that might happen in the future
-> Security was/were called to the incident.
5. the state of feeling happy and safe from danger or worry
-> financial security
6. a valuable item, such as a house, that you agree to give to somebody if you are unable to pay back the money that you have borrowed from them
7. documents proving that somebody is the owner of shares, etc. in a particular company

bảo vệ

Question 61

seminar

Answer 61

noun
[/ˈsemɪnɑːr/]
1. a class at a university or college when a small group of students and a teacher discuss or study a particular topic
-> Teaching is by lectures and seminars.
2. a meeting for discussion or training
-> a one-day management seminar

hội thảo

Question 62

sensitive

Answer 62

adjective
[/ˈsensətɪv/]
1. aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
2. reacting quickly or more than usual to something
-> a sensitive and caring man
3. able to understand art, music and literature and to express yourself through them
4. easily offended or upset
5. that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry or embarrassed
6. able to measure very small changes

nhạy cảm

Question 63

separate

Answer 63

verb
[/ˈsepəreɪt/]
1. to divide into different parts or groups; to divide things into different parts or groups
-> Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate.
2. to move apart; to make people or things move apart
-> South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago.
3. to be between two people, areas, countries, etc. so that they are not touching or connected
-> A thousand kilometres separates the two cities.
4. to stop living together as a couple with your husband, wife or partner
-> They separated last year.
5. to make somebody/something different in some way from somebody/something else
-> Politics is the only thing that separates us (= that we disagree about).
6. to show or prove who is brave, skilful, etc. and who is not
7. to recognize the difference between people who are good at something, intelligent, etc. and those who are not
8. to recognize the difference between useful or valuable people or things and those that are not useful or have no value

chia

Question 64

separation

Answer 64

noun
[/ˌsepəˈreɪʃn/]
1. the act of separating people or things; the state of being separate
-> the state’s eventual separation from the federation
2. a period of time that people spend apart from each other
-> They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years.
3. a decision that a husband and wife make to live apart while they are still legally married
-> a legal separation

tách biệt

Question 65

serial

Answer 65

adjective
[/ˈsɪriəl/]
1. doing the same thing in the same way several times; done in the same way several times
-> a serial rapist
2. broadcast or published in several separate parts
-> a novel in serial form
3. arranged in a series
-> tasks carried out in the same serial order

nối tiếp

Question 66

series

Answer 66

noun
[/ˈsɪriːz/]
1. a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
-> The first episode of the new series is on Saturday.
2. several events or things of a similar kind that happen one after the other
-> The incident sparked off a series of events that nobody had foreseen.
3. a set of sports games played between the same two teams
-> the World Series (= in baseball)
4. an electrical circuit in which the current passes through all the parts in the correct order
-> batteries connected in series

loạt

Question 67

settlement

Answer 67

noun
[/ˈsetlmənt/]
1. an official agreement that ends an argument between two people or groups
-> to negotiate a peace settlement
2. the action of reaching an agreement
-> the settlement of a dispute
3. the conditions, or a document stating the conditions, on which money or property is given to somebody
-> a divorce/marriage/property settlement
4. the action of paying back money that you owe
-> the settlement of a debt
5. a place where people have come to live and make their homes, especially where few or no people lived before
-> signs of an Iron Age settlement
6. the process of people making their homes in a place
-> the settlement of the American West

giải quyết

Question 68

settler

Answer 68

noun
[/ˈsetlər/]
1. a person who goes to live in a new country or region
-> Most of the settlers came from England.

người định cư

Question 69

sexuality

Answer 69

noun
[/ˌsekʃuˈæləti/]
1. the feelings and activities connected with a person’s sexual desires
-> He was confused about his sexuality.

tình dục

Question 70

sexy

Answer 70

adjective
[/ˈseksi/]
1. sexually attractive
-> the sexy lead singer
2. sexually exciting
-> sexy underwear
3. sexually excited
-> The music was making him feel sexy.
4. exciting and interesting
-> a sexy new range of software

gợi cảm

Question 71

shake

Answer 71

noun
[/ʃeɪk/]
1. an act of shaking somebody/something
-> Are minority students getting a fair shake at college?
2. a physical condition in which you cannot stop your body from shaking because of fear, illness, or because you have drunk too much alcohol
-> She gave him a shake to wake him.
3. a drink made of milk, and sometimes ice cream, with the added taste of fruit or chocolate, which is mixed or shaken until it is full of bubbles
4. to be not very good, efficient, suitable, etc.
5. (to give somebody/get) fair treatment that gives you the same chance as somebody else
6. very soon

lắc

Question 72

shatter

Answer 72

verb
[/ˈʃætər/]
1. to suddenly break into small pieces; to make something suddenly break into small pieces
-> He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
2. to destroy something completely, especially somebody’s feelings, hopes or beliefs; to be destroyed in this way
-> Anna’s self-confidence had been completely shattered.
3. to make somebody feel extremely shocked and upset
-> The unexpected death of their son shattered them.

làm vỡ

Question 73

shelter

Answer 73

verb
[/ˈʃeltər/]
1. to give somebody/something a place where they are protected from the weather or from danger; to protect somebody/something
-> Trees shelter the house from the wind.
2. to stay in a place that protects you from the weather or from danger
-> A bomb fell on the building, killing those who were sheltering inside.
3. to stay indoors during an emergency in order to protect yourself and others

nơi trú ẩn

Question 74

short-term

Answer 74

adjective
[/ˌʃɔːrt ˈtɜːrm/]
1. lasting a short time; designed only for a short period of time in the future
-> a short-term loan

thời gian ngắn

Question 75

shortage

Answer 75

noun
[/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/]
1. a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
-> food/housing/water shortages

thiếu

Question 76

shortly

Answer 76

adverb
[/ˈʃɔːrtli/]
1. a short time; not long
-> She arrived shortly after us.
2. soon
-> I’ll be ready shortly.
3. in an angry and impatient way
-> ‘Just wait a minute,’ he said, shortly.

trong thời gian ngắn

Question 77

show

Answer 77

noun
[/ʃəʊ/]
1. a programme on television or the radio
-> the dog and pony show of his visits to the war zone
2. a theatre performance, especially one that includes singing and dancing
-> Millions of people watch the show.
3. a concert, especially of rock music
-> to go to/see a show
4. an occasion when a collection of things are brought together for people to look at
-> My first full-scale rock show was Fleetwood Mac, Madison Square Garden, back in 1977.
5. an action or a way of behaving that shows how you feel
6. something that is done only to give a good impression, but is not sincere
7. a brightly coloured or pleasant sight
8. an event, a business or a situation where something is being done or organized
9. something that is done in a particular way
10. an event that is planned only in order to impress people so that they will support or buy something
11. intended to be seen but not used
12. to start an activity or a journey
13. used to show you like something or to say that somebody has done something well
14. a way of voting for or against something in which people raise their hands to vote
15. to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation

trình diễn

Question 78

show

Answer 78

verb
[/ʃəʊ/]
1. to make something clear; to prove something
-> We watched the horses going through their paces.
2. to let somebody see something
-> The figures clearly show that her claims are false.
3. to teach or demonstrate the way to do something, for example by letting somebody watch you do it or by explaining it
-> I wanted to be there to show support.
4. to point to something so that somebody can see where or what it is
-> Fear showed in his eyes.
5. to lead or guide somebody to a place
6. to make it clear that you have a particular quality
7. to behave in a particular way towards somebody
8. if a feeling or quality shows, or if somebody/something shows it, it can be seen or noticed
9. if something shows, people can see it. If something shows a mark, dirt, etc., the mark can be seen.
10. to give particular information, or a time or measurement
11. to be of somebody/something; to represent somebody/something
12. to be or make something available for the public to see
13. to prove that you can do something or are something
14. to arrive where you have arranged to meet somebody or do something
15. to enter an animal in a competition
16. to show your support for your country, an organization or an idea to encourage or persuade others to do the same
17. to perform a particular activity in order to show other people what you are capable of doing
18. used to say that something proves something
19. to ask somebody to leave, because they are no longer welcome
20. to appear among your friends or in public
21. to make your plans or intentions known
22. to show somebody/know/learn how a particular job should be done
23. to do something first so that other people can follow
24. to make it clear to somebody that you have more power and authority than they have
25. to show that you are ready to help, work hard, etc. if necessary
26. (to have) something, nothing, etc. as a result of something

trình diễn

Question 79

shut

Answer 79

adjective
[/ʃʌt/]
1. not open
-> The door was shut.
2. not open for business
-> Unfortunately the bank is shut now.

đóng lại

Question 80

sick

Answer 80

adjective
[/sɪk/]
1. physically or mentally ill
-> I was sick three times in the night.
2. feeling that you want to vomit
-> a sick child
3. feeling sick as a result of travelling on a ship, plane, etc.
-> a sick mind
4. bored with or annoyed about something that has been happening for a long time, and wanting it to stop
5. dealing with physical or mental pain, disease or death in a cruel way that some people think is offensive
6. getting pleasure from doing strange or cruel things
7. very good, a lot of fun, etc.
8. to bring food from your stomach back out through your mouth
9. to be extremely worried
10. to become sick
11. to make somebody angry or full of horror
12. feeling very sick; vomiting a lot
13. very disappointed
14. very unhappy or disappointed
15. feeling very angry or worried
16. feeling that you want to vomit

đau ốm

Question 81

side

Answer 81

noun
[/saɪd/]
1. either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line
-> I’m definitely on your side in this.
2. a position or an area to the left or right of something
-> the right side of the brain
3. one of the flat surfaces of something that is not the top or bottom, front or back
-> He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river.
4. the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of it
5. a part near the edge of something; an area just beyond the edge of something
6. either the right or left part of a person’s body, from the armpit (= where the arm joins the body) to the hip (= where the leg joins the body)
7. either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or cloth
8. the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper
9. any of the flat surfaces of a solid object
10. any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or triangle
11. used in adjectives to state the number or type of sides
12. a place or position very near to somebody/something
13. one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etc.
14. one of the opinions, attitudes, or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etc.
15. a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person’s character
16. a feeling that you are better than other people
17. a sports team
18. the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your father
19. a side dish (= a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal)
20. one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meat
21. a television channel
22. to support and agree with somebody
23. the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else
24. to choose between two possible choices
25. to show too much of a good quality in order to avoid showing too little
26. moving to the left and then to the right and then back again
27. from or living in a poor area or part of town
28. to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you
29. to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason
30. said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation
31. to have something as an advantage that will make it more likely that you will achieve something
32. to know where you can get an advantage for yourself
33. to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed
34. to fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or to behave in a way that makes them disappointed
35. to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages
36. to stay with somebody, especially in order to take care of them
37. in or from all directions; everywhere
38. slightly too big, small, high, etc.
39. used to introduce the good points about somebody/something, especially after the bad points have been mentioned
40. on the woman’s side of the family
41. out of your way
42. to be dealt with later
43. younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of age
44. being especially careful; taking no risks
45. in addition to your main job
46. secretly or illegally
47. served at the same time as the main part of the meal, but on a separate plate
48. in trouble with the police
49. the aspect of a situation that is the opposite of or contrasts with the one you have been talking about
50. with the top part turned to the top; in the correct, normal position
51. close together and facing in the same direction
52. together, without any difficulties
53. used to refer to either of two opposite opinions on an issue
54. to laugh a lot at somebody/something
55. to express support for somebody in an argument
56. to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something
57. before a particular time, event, age, etc.
58. a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something
59. used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something
60. used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situation

bên

Question 82

significantly

Answer 82

adverb
[/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/]
1. in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
-> significantly higher/lower/larger/smaller
2. in a way that has a particular meaning
-> Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
3. in a way that has a special or secret meaning
-> She paused significantly before she answered.

đáng kể

Question 83

silence

Answer 83

noun
[/ˈsaɪləns/]
1. a complete lack of noise or sound
-> Their footsteps echoed in the silence.
2. a situation when nobody is speaking
-> an embarrassed/awkward/uncomfortable silence
3. a situation in which somebody refuses to talk about something or to answer questions
-> She broke her public silence in a TV interview.
4. a situation in which people do not communicate with each other by letter or phone
-> The phone call came after months of silence.
5. a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
6. an occasion when nobody speaks, although people are aware that there are feelings or thoughts to express
7. it is often best not to say anything

im lặng

Question 84

silver

Answer 84

adjective
[/ˈsɪlvər/]
1. shiny grey-white in colour
-> a silver car

bạc

Question 85

simulate

Answer 85

verb
[/ˈsɪmjuleɪt/]
1. to create particular conditions that exist in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
-> Computer software can be used to simulate conditions on the seabed.
2. to be made to look like something else
-> a gas heater that simulates a coal fire
3. to pretend that you have a particular feeling
-> I tried to simulate surprise at the news.

mô phỏng

Question 86

simulation

Answer 86

noun
[/ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃn/]
1. a situation in which a particular set of conditions is created artificially in order to study or experience something that could exist in reality
-> a computer simulation of how the planet functions
2. the act of pretending that something is real when it is not
-> the simulation of concern

mô phỏng

Question 87

since

Answer 87

conjunction
[/sɪns/]
1. from an event in the past until a later past event, or until now
-> Cath hasn’t phoned since she went to Berlin.
2. because; as
-> We thought that, since we were in the area, we’d stop by and see them.

từ

Question 88

since

Answer 88

preposition
[/sɪns/]
1. from a time in the past until a later past time, or until now
-> She’s been off work since Tuesday.
2. used when you are showing that you are angry about something
-> Since when did he ever listen to me?

từ

Question 89

sincere

Answer 89

adjective
[/sɪnˈsɪr/]
1. showing what you really think or feel
-> a sincere apology
2. saying only what you really think or feel
-> He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help.

chân thành

Question 90

singer

Answer 90

noun
[/ˈsɪŋər/]
1. a person who sings, or whose job is singing, especially in public
-> She’s a wonderful singer.

ca sĩ

Question 91

single

Answer 91

noun
[/ˈsɪŋɡl/]
1. a ticket that allows you to travel to a place but not back again
2. a room in a hotel, etc. for one person
-> How much is a single to York?
3. people who are not married and do not have a romantic relationship with somebody else
4. a piece of recorded music, usually popular music, that consists of one song; a CD that a single is recorded on
5. a note that is worth one dollar
6. a game when only one player plays against one other; a series of two or more of these games
7. a hit from which a player scores one run (= point)
8. a hit that only allows the player to run to first base

đơn

Question 92

situated

Answer 92

adjective
[/ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/]
1. in a particular place or position
-> My bedroom was situated on the top floor of the house.
2. in a particular situation or in particular circumstances
-> Small businesses are well situated to benefit from the single market.

nằm

Question 93

six

Answer 93

number
[/sɪks/]
1. 6
-> There are six cookies left.
2. a hit that scores six runs (= points)
3. in a confused state; not well organized
4. to be dead and buried in the ground
5. to affect somebody very deeply
6. used to say that there is not much real difference between two possible choices

sáu

Question 94

sixteen

Answer 94

number
[/ˌsɪksˈtiːn/]
1. 16

mười sáu

Question 95

sixty

Answer 95

number
[/ˈsɪksti/]
1. 60
2. numbers, years or temperatures from 60 to 69
3. between the ages of 60 and 69

sáu mươi

Question 96

size

Answer 96

noun
[/saɪz/]
1. how large or small a person or thing is
-> ‘So they won’t pay up?’ ‘That’s about the size of it.’
2. the large amount or extent of something
-> population/sample/group/class size
3. one of a number of standard measurements in which clothes, shoes and other goods are made and sold
-> You should have seen the size of their house!
4. having the size mentioned
5. a sticky substance that is used for making material stiff or for preparing walls for wallpaper
6. to show somebody that they are not as important as they think they are
7. that’s how the situation seems to be

kích cỡ

Question 97

ski

Answer 97

noun
[/skiː/]
1. one of a pair of long narrow pieces of wood, metal or plastic that you attach to boots so that you can move smoothly over snow
-> a pair of skis
2. either of the pair of long flat boards on which a person stands in order to waterski

trượt tuyết

Question 98

skilled

Answer 98

adjective
[/skɪld/]
1. having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well
-> a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
2. needing special abilities or training
-> Furniture-making is very skilled work.

có tay nghề cao

Question 99

slam

Answer 99

verb
[/slæm/]
1. to shut, or to make something shut, with a lot of force, making a loud noise
-> I heard the door slam behind him.
2. to put, push or throw something into a particular place or position with a lot of force
-> She slammed down the phone angrily.
3. to crash into something with a lot of force; to make somebody/something crash into something with a lot of force
-> The car skidded and slammed into a tree.
4. to criticize somebody/something very strongly
-> The government has been slammed for failing to take firm action against drinking and driving.
5. to shut a door hard when somebody is trying to come in
6. to refuse to talk to somebody or meet them, in a rude way

sập

Question 100

slope

Answer 100

noun
[/sləʊp/]
1. a surface or piece of land that slopes (= is higher at one end than the other)
-> The town is built on a slope.
2. an area of land that is part of a mountain or hill
-> the eastern slopes of the Andes
3. the amount by which something slopes
-> a steep slope
4. a course of action that is difficult to stop once it has begun, and can lead to serious problems or disaster

dốc

Question 101

slow

Answer 101

adjective
[/sləʊ/]
1. not moving, acting or done quickly; taking a long time; not fast
-> Is he always this slow on the uptake?
2. not going or allowing you to go at a fast speed
-> a slow pace/speed
3. hesitating to do something or not doing something immediately
-> I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations).
4. not quick to learn; finding things hard to understand
5. not very busy; containing little action
6. showing a time earlier than the correct time
7. slow film is not very sensitive to light
8. to be quick/slow to understand something
9. to slowly get angry
10. fast/slow in reacting to a situation

chậm

Question 102

slowly

Answer 102

adverb
[/ˈsləʊli/]
1. at a slow speed; not quickly
-> to move/walk/turn slowly
2. making slow but definite progress

chậm

Question 103

small

Answer 103

adjective
[/smɔːl/]
1. not large in size, number, degree, amount, etc.
-> Well, at least you weren’t hurt. I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies.
2. used to describe one size in a range of sizes of clothes, food, products used in the house, etc.
-> a small town/village/community
3. not as big as something else of the same kind
-> The T-shirts come in small, medium and large.
4. young
-> the small intestine
5. slight; not important
6. not doing business on a very large scale
7. not written or printed as capitals
8. little; not much
9. to be happy that a situation that is bad is not as bad as it could have been
10. an important person (in a small community)
11. used to tell somebody not to worry about small details or things that are not important
12. of all sizes or types
13. on a large/small scale
14. used to express your surprise when you meet somebody you know in an unexpected place, or when you are talking to somebody and find out that you both know the same person
15. to look or feel stupid, weak, ashamed, etc.
16. it is not surprising
17. the period of time very early in the morning, soon after midnight
18. it is not surprising
19. the voice of God or your conscience, that tells you to do what is morally right

bé nhỏ

Question 104

smart

Answer 104

adjective
[/smɑːrt/]
1. looking clean and neat; well dressed in fashionable and/or formal clothes
2. clean, neat and looking new and attractive
-> I have to be smart for work.
3. intelligent
-> a smart suit
4. controlled by a computer, so that it appears to act in an intelligent way
5. connected with fashionable, rich people
6. quick and usually done with force

thông minh

Question 105

smartphone

Answer 105

noun
[/ˈsmɑːrtfəʊn/]
1. a mobile phone that also has some of the functions of a computer, for example the facility to use apps and the internet
-> You can use your smartphone to access the internet.

điện thoại thông minh

Question 106

smash

Answer 106

verb
[/smæʃ/]
1. to break something, or to be broken, violently and noisily into many pieces
-> After all that training, I’m sure he’ll smash it in the competition tonight.
2. to move with a lot of force against something solid; to make something do this
-> Several windows had been smashed.
3. to hit something very hard and break it, in order to get through it
-> They had to smash holes in the ice.
4. to hit something/somebody very hard
-> He smashed the ball into the goal.
5. to break a record by a large amount
6. to destroy, defeat or put an end to something/somebody
7. to crash a vehicle
8. to hit a high ball downwards and very hard over the net
9. to do something very well or be very successful

đập vỡ

Question 107

smell

Answer 107

noun
[/smel/]
1. the quality of something that people and animals sense through their noses
-> a sweet/pleasant smell
2. an unpleasant smell
-> What’s that smell?
3. the ability to sense things with the nose
-> Dogs have a very good sense of smell.
4. the act of smelling something
-> He took one smell of the liquid and his eyes began to water.
5. the pleasant feeling of being successful

mùi

Question 108

smell

Answer 108

verb
[/smel/]
1. to have a particular smell
-> The room smelt damp.
2. to notice or recognize a particular smell
-> I was watching television when I smelled smoke.
3. to be able to notice and recognize smells
-> I can’t smell because I’ve got a bad cold.
4. to put your nose near something and breathe in so that you can discover or identify its smell
-> Smell this and tell me what you think it is.
5. to have an unpleasant smell
-> The drains smell.
6. to feel that something exists or is going to happen
-> He smelt danger.
7. to still have a good reputation, even though you have been involved in something that might have given people a bad opinion of you
8. what is important is what people or things are, not what they are called
9. to suspect that something is wrong about a situation
10. used to tell somebody to become aware of what is really happening in a situation, especially when this is something unpleasant

mùi

Question 109

snow

Answer 109

verb
[/snəʊ/]
1. when it snows, snow falls from the sky
-> It’s been snowing heavily all day.
2. to impress somebody a lot by the things you say, especially if these are not true or not sincere
-> He really snowed me with all his talk of buying a Porsche.
3. to be unable to leave a place because of heavy snow
4. to have more things, especially work, than you feel able to deal with
5. to be blocked with snow

tuyết

Question 110

so

Answer 110

conjunction
[/səʊ/]
1. used to show the reason for something
-> It was still painful, so I went to see a doctor.
2. used to show the purpose of something
-> But I gave you a map so you wouldn’t get lost!
3. used to show the result of something
-> Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead.
4. used to introduce a comment or a question
-> So, let’s see. What do we need to take?
5. used to introduce the next part of a story
-> So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears.
6. used to show that you think something is not important, especially after somebody has criticized you for it
-> So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What’s wrong with that?
7. used when you are making a final statement
-> So, that’s it for today.
8. used in questions to refer to something that has just been said
-> So there’s nothing we can do about it?
9. used to introduce an answer to a question, an explanation or a statement
-> So, I’ve been working on a new project.
10. used when stating that two events, situations, etc. are similar
-> Just as large companies are having to cut back, so small businesses are being forced to close.
11. used to show that you think something is not important, especially after somebody has criticized you for it

Vì thế

Question 111

so-called

Answer 111

adjective
[/ˌsəʊ ˈkɔːld/]
1. used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate
-> the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’
2. used to introduce the word that people usually use to describe something
-> artists from the so-called ‘School of London’

cái gọi là

Question 112

soap

Answer 112

noun
[/səʊp/]
1. a substance that you use with water for washing your body
-> Wash the affected area with soap and water.
2. a soap opera (= a story about the lives and problems of a group of people that is broadcast every day or several times a week on television or radio)
-> soaps on TV

xà bông

Question 113

soar

Answer 113

verb
[/sɔːr/]
1. if the value, amount or level of something soars, it rises very quickly
-> soaring costs/prices/temperatures
2. to rise quickly and smoothly up into the air
-> The rocket soared (up) into the air.
3. to fly very high in the air or remain high in the air
-> an eagle soaring high above the cliffs
4. to be very high or tall
-> soaring mountains
5. when music soars, it becomes higher or louder
-> soaring strings

bay lên

Question 114

soccer

Answer 114

noun
[/ˈsɑːkər/]
1. a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
-> I played soccer when I was younger.

bóng đá

Question 115

sock

Answer 115

noun
[/sɑːk/]
1. a piece of clothing that is worn over the foot, ankle and lower part of the leg, especially inside a shoe
-> a pair of socks
2. a hard hit, especially with the fist
-> He gave him a sock on the jaw.
3. to surprise or impress somebody very much
4. to try to improve your performance, work, behaviour, etc.
5. used to tell somebody to stop talking or making a noise

bít tất

Question 116

solid

Answer 116

adjective
[/ˈsɑːlɪd/]
1. hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas
-> Everyone agreed with me, so I knew I was on firm ground.
2. having no holes or spaces inside; not hollow
-> The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all.
3. without spaces; continuous
-> The national boundary is shown on the map as a solid line.
4. made completely of the material mentioned (that is, the material is not only on the surface)
5. strong and made well
6. that you can rely on; having a strong basis
7. definitely good and steady but perhaps not excellent or special
8. without a break; continuous
9. of the colour mentioned and no other colour
10. a shape that is solid has length, width and height and is not flat
11. in complete agreement; agreed on by everyone
12. to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts

chất rắn

Question 117

solid

Answer 117

noun
[/ˈsɑːlɪd/]
1. a substance or an object that is solid, not a liquid or a gas
2. a shape that has length, width and height, such as a cube
-> liquids and solids

chất rắn

Question 118

someone

Answer 118

pronoun
[/ˈsʌmwʌn/]
1. a person who is not known or mentioned by name
-> There’s someone at the door.
2. an important person
-> He was a small-time lawyer keen to be someone.

người nào đó

Question 119

something

Answer 119

pronoun
[/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/]
1. a thing that is not known or mentioned by name
-> We stopped for something to eat.
2. a thing that is thought to be important or worth taking notice of
-> There’s something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says.
3. used to show that a description or an amount, etc. is not exact
-> She called at something after ten o’clock.
4. to be successful in life
5. a different thing; another thing
6. a person, a thing or an event that is much better than others of a similar type

thứ gì đó

Question 120

song

Answer 120

noun
[/sɔːŋ/]
1. a short piece of music with words that you sing
-> a love/pop/rock song
2. songs in general; music for singing
-> The story is told through song and dance.
3. the musical sounds that birds make
-> the song of the blackbird
4. very cheaply; at a low price
5. working or performing well
6. to show that you are in agreement with each other by saying the same things in public
7. if you make a song and dance about something, you complain or talk about it too much when this is not necessary
8. a long explanation about something, or excuse for something

bài hát

Question 121

soul

Answer 121

noun
[/səʊl/]
1. the spiritual part of a person, believed to exist after death
-> She committed herself body and soul to fighting for the cause.
2. a person’s inner character, containing their true thoughts and feelings
-> He believed his immortal soul was in peril.
3. the spiritual and moral qualities of humans in general
-> It was a very polished performance, but it lacked soul.
4. strong and good human feeling, especially that gives a work of art its quality or enables somebody to recognize and enjoy that quality
-> He is the soul of discretion.
5. a perfect example of a good quality
6. a person of a particular type
7. a person
8. a type of music that expresses strong emotions, made popular by African American musicians
9. to tell somebody your deepest and most private feelings
10. with all your energy
11. used to show respect when you are talking about somebody who is dead
12. good for you, even if it seems unpleasant
13. with a lot of energy and enthusiasm
14. to stay alive with just enough of the food, clothing, etc. that you need
15. the liveliest and funniest person at a party, etc.
16. to do anything, even something really bad or dishonest, in return for money, success or power

linh hồn

Question 122

span

Answer 122

verb
[/spæn/]
1. to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it
-> His acting career spanned 55 years.
2. to include a large area or a lot of things
-> The operation, which spanned nine countries, resulted in 200 arrests.
3. to stretch right across something, from one side to the other
-> a series of bridges spanning the river

nhịp

Question 123

specialist

Answer 123

adjective
[/ˈspeʃəlɪst/]
1. having or involving expert knowledge of a particular area of work, study or medicine
-> specialist knowledge/training/skills

chuyên gia

Question 124

spectacular

Answer 124

adjective
[/spekˈtækjələr/]
1. very impressive
-> The coastal road has spectacular scenery.

hùng vĩ

Question 125

spectator

Answer 125

noun
[/ˈspekteɪtər/]
1. a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event
-> The new football stadium will hold 75 000 spectators.

khán giả

Question 126

spend

Answer 126

verb
[/spend/]
1. to give money to pay for goods, services, etc.
-> I’ve spent all my money already.
2. to use time for a particular purpose; to pass time
-> We spent the day at the beach.
3. to use energy, effort, etc., especially until it has all been used
-> She spends too much effort on things that don’t matter.
4. to stay with somebody for a night
5. to stay with somebody for a night and have sex with them
6. people say ‘spend a penny’ to avoid saying ‘use the toilet’

tiêu

Question 127

spokesperson

Answer 127

noun
[/ˈspəʊkspɜːrsn/]
1. a person who speaks for a group or an organization
-> a council spokesperson

người phát ngôn

Question 128

spring

Answer 128

noun
[/sprɪŋ/]
1. the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
2. a place where water comes naturally to the surface from under the ground
-> The following spring, the three artists travelled to California.
3. a twisted piece of wire that can be pushed, pressed or pulled but which always returns to its original shape or position afterwards
-> The mattress has lost its spring.
4. the ability of a spring to return to its original position
5. a cheerful, lively quality
6. a quick sudden jump upwards or forwards
7. very cheerful

mùa xuân

Question 129

spring

Answer 129

verb
[/sprɪŋ/]
1. to move suddenly and with one quick movement in a particular direction
-> When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind.
2. to move suddenly and violently
-> The cat crouched ready to spring.
3. to do something, ask something or say something that somebody is not expecting
-> The branch sprang back and hit him in the face.
4. to appear or come somewhere suddenly
5. to help a prisoner to escape
6. if something comes/springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it
7. people never stop hoping
8. to suddenly start working or doing something
9. to develop a hole through which water or another liquid can pass
10. to make a trap for catching animals close suddenly
11. to try to trick somebody into doing or saying something; to succeed in this

mùa xuân

Question 130

stability

Answer 130

noun
[/stəˈbɪləti/]
1. the quality or state of being steady and not changing or being upset in any way (= the quality of being stable)
-> political/economic/social stability

sự ổn định

Question 131

stable

Answer 131

adjective
[/ˈsteɪbl/]
1. fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail
-> The patient’s condition is stable (= it is not getting worse).
2. calm and reasonable; not easily upset
-> Mentally, she is not very stable.
3. staying in the same chemical or atomic state
-> chemically stable

ổn định

Question 132

stage

Answer 132

noun
[/steɪdʒ/]
1. a period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress
-> Family problems in childhood can set the stage for stress in adult life.
2. a separate part that a process, etc. is divided into
-> I can’t make a decision at this stage.
3. a raised area, usually in a theatre, etc. where actors, dancers, etc. perform
-> The screenplay was originally written for the stage.
4. the theatre and the world of acting as a form of entertainment
5. an area of activity where important things happen, especially in politics
6. a stagecoach (= a large carriage pulled by horses that was used in the past to carry passengers, and often mail, along a regular route)
7. to make it possible for something to happen; to make something likely to happen

sân khấu

Question 133

stand

Answer 133

verb
[/stænd/]
1. to be on your feet; to be in a vertical position
2. to get up onto your feet from another position
-> She was too weak to stand.
3. to put something/somebody in a vertical position somewhere
-> Everyone stood when the president came in.
4. used especially in negative sentences and questions to emphasize that you do not like somebody/something
5. used especially with can/could or will to say that somebody/something can survive something or can tolerate something without being hurt or damaged
6. to be in a particular place
7. to be in a particular condition or situation
8. to be a candidate in an election
9. to be a particular height
10. to be at a particular level, amount, height, etc.
11. to be in a particular place, especially while waiting to go somewhere
12. to remain still, without moving or being moved
13. if an offer, a decision, etc. made earlier stands, it is still available or relevant or still exists
14. to be in a situation where you are likely to do something
15. to have a particular attitude or opinion about something or towards somebody
16. to buy a drink or meal for somebody

đứng

Question 134

standing

Answer 134

adjective
[/ˈstændɪŋ/]
1. done from a position in which you are standing rather than sitting or running
-> a standing jump/start
2. existing or arranged permanently, not formed or made for a particular situation
-> a standing army
3. from an initial position in which none of the necessary elements are in place

đứng

Question 135

stark

Answer 135

adjective
[/stɑːrk/]
1. unpleasant; real, and impossible to avoid
-> The author paints a stark picture of life in a prison camp.
2. very different from something in a way that is easy to see
-> stark differences
3. looking severe and without any colour or decoration
-> I think white would be too stark for the bedroom.
4. complete and total
-> The children watched in stark terror.

ngay đơ

Question 136

station

Answer 136

noun
[/ˈsteɪʃn/]
1. a place where trains stop so that passengers can get on and off; the buildings connected with this
-> It was panic stations when the deadline was brought forward by a week.
2. a place where buses stop; the buildings connected with this
-> the main station
3. a place or building where a service is organized and provided or a special type of work is done
-> We waited for him at the bus station.
4. a radio or television company and the programmes it broadcasts
5. your social position
6. a place where somebody has to wait and watch or be ready to do work if needed
7. a large sheep or cattle farm in Australia or New Zealand
8. a small base for the army or navy; the people living in it
9. a situation in which people feel very anxious and there is a lot of confused activity, especially because there is a lot to do in a short period of time

ga tàu

Question 137

status

Answer 137

noun
[/ˈsteɪtəs/]
1. the legal position of a person, group or country
-> They were granted refugee status.
2. the social or professional position of somebody/something in relation to others
-> She achieved celebrity status overnight.
3. high rank or social position
-> The job brings with it status and a high income.
4. the level of importance that is given to something
-> This reflects the high status accorded to science in our culture.
5. the situation at a particular time during a process
-> What is the current status of our application for funds?

trạng thái

Question 138

steel

Answer 138

noun
[/stiːl/]
1. a strong, hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon
-> the iron and steel industry
2. the industry that produces steel
-> Steel used to be important in South Wales.
3. a long, thin, straight piece of steel with a rough surface, used for rubbing knives on to make them sharp
4. weapons that are used for fighting
-> the clash of steel
5. having a quality like steel, especially a strong, cold or hard quality

Thép

Question 139

still

Answer 139

adverb
[/stɪl/]
1. continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing
-> I am very happy that you all are still alive and well.
2. despite what has just been said
-> Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn’t think he would.
3. used for making a comparison stronger
-> The next day was warmer still.
4. even more
-> There was still more bad news to come.
5. used to say that it is too soon to be sure how a situation will develop
6. and certainly not

vẫn

Question 140

stimulate

Answer 140

verb
[/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/]
1. to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something
-> The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.
2. to make somebody interested and excited about something
-> Parents should give children books that stimulate them.
3. to make a part of the body function
-> The women were given fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries.

kích thích

Question 141

stomach

Answer 141

noun
[/ˈstʌmək/]
1. the organ inside the body where food goes when you eat it
-> stomach pains/cramps
2. the front part of the body below the chest
-> The attacker kicked him in the stomach.
3. used to say that somebody has been greedy by taking more food than they can eat
4. to have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing something
5. to not want to eat something
6. to not have the desire or courage to do something
7. to be able to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick or upset
8. the bottom of the stomach where people say they feel strong feelings, especially fear
9. to remove the contents of somebody’s stomach using a pump, because they have swallowed something harmful
10. feeling very angry or worried
11. feeling that you want to vomit
12. to make you feel upset, sick or full of horror

cái bụng

Question 142

stop

Answer 142

noun
[/stɑːp/]
1. a place where a bus or train stops regularly for passengers to get on or off
-> The car began to shudder and eventually came to a full stop in front of the church.
2. an act of stopping or stopping something; the state of being stopped
-> I get off at the next stop.
3. the mark ( . ) used at the end of a sentence and in some abbreviations, for example e.g.
4. a row of pipes on an organ that produce the different sounds
5. a handle on an organ that the player pushes in or pulls out to control the sound produced by the pipes
6. a speech sound made by stopping the flow of air coming out of the mouth and then suddenly releasing it, for example /p/, /k/, /t/
7. to stop completely
8. frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously
9. to make the greatest effort possible to achieve something

dừng lại

Question 143

storage

Answer 143

noun
[/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
1. the process of keeping something in a particular place until it is needed; the space where things can be kept
-> tables that fold flat for storage
2. the process of keeping information, etc. on a computer; the way it is kept
-> the storage and retrieval of information
3. the process of paying to keep furniture, etc. in a special building until you want it
-> When we moved we had to put our furniture in storage for a while.

kho

Question 144

store

Answer 144

noun
[/stɔːr/]
1. a large shop that sells many different types of goods
-> It’s available at London’s three biggest stores.
2. a shop, large or small
-> I’m going to the store.
3. a website that sells things
-> an online store
4. a quantity or supply of something that you have and use
-> her secret store of chocolate
5. goods of a particular kind or for a particular purpose
-> medical stores
6. a place where goods of a particular kind are kept
-> The grain store holds several thousand tonnes.
7. waiting to happen to somebody
8. to be in charge of something for a short time while somebody is away
9. to consider something to be important

cửa hàng

Question 145

straight

Answer 145

adjective
[/streɪt/]
1. without a bend or curve; going in one direction only
-> Let’s get this straight—you really had no idea where he was?
2. positioned in the correct way; level, vertical or parallel to something
-> a straight road
3. not fitting close to the body and not curving away from the body
4. going directly to the correct place
5. clean and neat, with everything in the correct place
6. honest and direct
7. simple; involving only two clear choices
8. not connected with comedy or musical theatre, but with serious theatre
9. one after another in a series that is not interrupted
10. not mixed with water or anything else
11. you can use straight to describe a person who is normal and ordinary, but who you consider boring
12. heterosexual
13. to make a situation clear; to make sure that you or somebody else understands the situation
14. to give people the correct information about something in order to make it clear that what they previously believed was in fact wrong
15. to correct somebody’s mistake; to make sure that somebody knows the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression
16. with a very straight back and looking serious and formal
17. the honest and morally acceptable way of living
18. if you keep a straight face, you do not laugh or smile, although you find something funny
19. (to get) the best grades in all your classes

thẳng

Question 146

strain

Answer 146

noun
[/streɪn/]
1. pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
2. mental pressure or worry felt by somebody because they have too much to do or manage; something that causes this pressure
-> The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers.
3. the pressure that is put on something when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it
-> You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life.
4. an injury to a part of your body, such as a muscle, that is caused by using it too much or by twisting it
-> The rope broke under the strain.
5. a particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc.
6. a particular feature of the character of a person or group, or a quality in their manner
7. the sound of music being played or sung
8. if a system or service creaks under the strain, it cannot deal effectively with all the things it is expected to do or provide

sự căng thẳng

Question 147

strategy

Answer 147

noun
[/ˈstrætədʒi/]
1. a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
-> the government’s economic strategy
2. the process of planning something or putting a plan into operation
-> Poor marketing strategy was blamed for the failure of the service to catch on.
3. the skill of planning the movements of armies in a battle or war; an example of doing this
-> military strategy

chiến lược

Question 148

stream

Answer 148

noun
[/striːm/]
1. a small, narrow river
-> a mountain stream
2. a continuous flow of liquid or gas
-> a jet stream
3. a continuous flow of people or vehicles
-> I’ve had a steady stream of visitors.
4. a continuous supply of something; a large number of things that happen one after the other
-> The agency provided me with a steady stream of work.
5. a continuous flow of video or sound sent over the internet; a continuous flow of computer data or instructions
-> You can listen to the live audio stream.
6. a group of students of the same age and level of ability in some schools
-> She was put into the fast stream.
7. to be in operation or available

suối

Question 149

strive

Answer 149

verb
[/straɪv/]
1. to try very hard to achieve something
-> We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.

phấn đấu

Question 150

stuff

Answer 150

noun
[/stʌf/]
1. used to refer to a substance, material, group of objects, etc. when you do not know the name, when the name is not important or when it is obvious what you are talking about
-> What’s all that sticky stuff on the carpet?
2. used to refer in a general way to things that people do, say, think, etc.
-> Peter’s article had lots of interesting stuff in it.
3. the most important feature of something; something that something else is based on or is made from
-> The trip was magical; the stuff of which dreams are made.
4. to have a stronger character and to be more determined in dealing with problems than other people
5. used to tell somebody not to worry about small details or things that are not important
6. to do what you are good at or what you have been trained to do
7. something that is so easy to do or understand that it is thought to be not very serious or only suitable for children
8. to know a lot about a particular subject or job
9. to not care at all about something
10. to proudly show your ability, especially at dancing or performing
11. used to say that something is stupid or not true

chất liệu

Question 151

substitute

Answer 151

verb
[/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/]
1. to take the place of somebody/something else; to use somebody/something instead of somebody/something else
-> Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you.

thay thế

Question 152

subtle

Answer 152

adjective
[/ˈsʌtl/]
1. not very obvious or easy to notice
-> subtle colours/flavours/smells, etc.
2. behaving or organized in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve something
-> I decided to try a more subtle approach.
3. good at noticing and understanding things
-> The job required a subtle mind.

tế nhị

Question 153

successful

Answer 153

adjective
[/səkˈsesfl/]
1. achieving your aims or what was intended
-> The experiment was entirely successful.
2. having become popular and/or made a lot of money
-> The play was very successful on Broadway.

thành công

Question 154

successfully

Answer 154

adverb
[/səkˈsesfəli/]
1. in a way that achieves your aims or what was intended
-> She had already successfully completed these courses.

thành công

Question 155

successor

Answer 155

noun
[/səkˈsesər/]
1. a person or thing that comes after somebody/something else and takes their/its place
-> Who’s the likely successor to him as party leader?

người kế vị

Question 156

suffer

Answer 156

verb
[/ˈsʌfər/]
1. to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.
-> I hate to see animals suffering.
2. to experience something unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss
-> to suffer a stroke/heart attack
3. to become worse
-> His school work is suffering because of family problems.
4. to be very impatient with people that you think are stupid

chịu đựng

Question 157

suffering

Answer 157

noun
[/ˈsʌfərɪŋ/]
1. physical or mental pain
-> Death finally brought an end to her suffering.
2. feelings of pain and unhappiness
-> The hospice aims to ease the sufferings of the dying.

đau khổ

Question 158

sufficiently

Answer 158

adverb
[/səˈfɪʃntli/]
1. enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
-> The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work.

đủ

Question 159

supervisor

Answer 159

noun
[/ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/]
1. a person who supervises somebody/something
-> I have a meeting with my supervisor about my research topic.

người giám sát

Question 160

supplement

Answer 160

noun
[/ˈsʌplɪmənt/]
1. a thing that is added to something else to improve or complete it
-> vitamin/dietary supplements (= vitamins and other foods eaten in addition to what you usually eat)
2. an extra separate section, often in the form of a magazine, that is sold with a newspaper
-> the Sunday colour supplements
3. a book or a section at the end of a book that gives extra information or deals with a special subject
-> the supplement to the Oxford English Dictionary
4. an amount of money that you pay for an extra service or item, especially in addition to the basic cost of a holiday
-> There is a £10 supplement for a single room.

phần bổ sung

Question 161

supply

Answer 161

verb
[/səˈplaɪ/]
1. to provide somebody/something with something that they need or want, especially in large quantities
-> The company supplied sports equipment to schools.

cung cấp

Question 162

suppose

Answer 162

verb
[/səˈpəʊz/]
1. to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
-> Getting a visa isn’t as simple as you might suppose.
2. used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong
-> I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don’t really want to).
3. to pretend that something is true; to imagine what would happen if something were true
-> Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go?
4. to be expected or required to do/be something according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc.
5. to be generally believed or expected to be/do something
6. to not be allowed to do something

giả định

Question 163

surge

Answer 163

verb
[/sɜːrdʒ/]
1. to move quickly and with force in a particular direction
-> The gates opened and the crowd surged forward.
2. to fill somebody with a strong feeling
-> Relief surged through her.
3. to suddenly increase in value
-> Share prices surged.
4. to increase suddenly

dâng trào

Question 164

surgeon

Answer 164

noun
[/ˈsɜːrdʒən/]
1. a doctor who is trained to perform surgery (= medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body)
-> a brain/heart surgeon

bác sĩ phẫu thuật

Question 165

surgery

Answer 165

noun
[/ˈsɜːrdʒəri/]
1. medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body and often removing or replacing some parts; the branch of medicine connected with this treatment
-> major/minor surgery
2. a place where a doctor, dentist or vet sees patients
-> a doctor’s/dentist’s/vet’s surgery
3. the time during which a doctor, dentist or vet is available to see patients
-> morning/afternoon/evening surgery
4. a time when people can meet their Member of Parliament to ask questions and get help
-> a constituency surgery

ca phẫu thuật

Question 166

surgical

Answer 166

adjective
[/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkl/]
1. used in or connected with surgery
-> surgical procedures
2. very accurate
-> They launched surgical strikes against enemy targets.

phẫu thuật

Question 167

surprising

Answer 167

adjective
[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/]
1. causing surprise
-> It’s not surprising (that) they lost.

thật ngạc nhiên

Question 168

sustainable

Answer 168

adjective
[/səˈsteɪnəbl/]
1. involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
-> sustainable forest management
2. that can continue or be continued for a long time
-> sustainable economic growth

bền vững

Question 169

swallow

Answer 169

verb
[/ˈswɑːləʊ/]
1. to make food, drink, etc. go down your throat into your stomach
-> The election defeat was a bitter pill for the party to swallow.
2. to move the muscles of your throat as if you were swallowing something, especially because you are nervous
-> Always chew food well before swallowing it.
3. to take somebody/something in or completely cover them/it so that they/it cannot be seen or exist separately any longer
4. to use up something completely, especially an amount of money
5. to accept that something is true; to believe something
6. to hide your feelings
7. to accept offensive remarks, criticisms, etc. without complaining or protesting
8. a fact or an event that is unpleasant and difficult to accept
9. very pleased with yourself

nuốt

Question 170

swing

Answer 170

noun
[/swɪŋ/]
1. a swinging movement or rhythm
-> I’ve only been here a week so I haven’t got into the swing of things yet.
2. a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which something changes
-> He took a wild swing at the ball.
3. a seat for swinging on, hung from above on ropes or chains
4. the swinging movement you make with your arms and body when you hit the ball in the game of golf
5. a type of jazz with a smooth rhythm, played especially by big dance bands in the 1930s
6. a quick journey, especially one made by a politician, in which somebody visits several different places in a short time
7. to get used to an activity or a situation and become fully involved in it
8. to be lively and fun
9. to have a strong rhythm
10. having reached a very lively level
11. used to say that there are advantages and disadvantages whatever decision you make

xích đu

Question 171

sympathetic

Answer 171

adjective
[/ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/]
1. kind to somebody who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems
-> a sympathetic listener
2. showing that you approve of somebody/something or that you share their views and are willing to support them
-> He was speaking to a highly sympathetic audience.
3. easy to like
-> a sympathetic character in a novel

thông cảm

Question 172

synthesis

Answer 172

noun
[/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/]
1. the act of combining separate ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.; a mixture or combination of ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.
-> the synthesis of art with everyday life
2. the natural chemical production of a substance in animals and plants
-> protein synthesis
3. the artificial production of a substance that is present naturally in animals and plants
-> the synthesis of penicillin
4. the production of sounds, music or speech by electronic means

tổng hợp

Question 173

tail

Answer 173

noun
[/teɪl/]
1. the part that sticks out at the back of the body of a bird, an animal or a fish, which the animal can move from side to side or up and down
-> I couldn’t make head nor tail of what he was saying.
2. having the type of tail mentioned
-> The dog ran up, wagging its tail.
3. the back part of a plane, spacecraft, etc.
-> the tail of the procession
4. a part of something that sticks out at the back like a tail
5. the last part of something that is moving away from you
6. a long jacket divided at the back below the waist into two pieces that become narrower at the bottom, worn by men at very formal events
7. the side of a coin that does not have a picture of the head of a person on it, used as one choice when a coin is tossed to decide something
8. a person who is sent to follow somebody secretly and find out information about where that person goes, what they do, etc.
9. to be unable to understand something
10. to be very busy but in fact achieve very little
11. used to ask somebody which side of a coin they think will be facing upwards when it is tossed in order to decide something by chance
12. if cars, etc. are nose to tail, they are moving slowly in a long line with little space between them
13. following behind somebody very closely, especially in a car
14. an unpleasant feature that comes at the end of a story, an event, etc. and makes it less good, successful, etc.
15. used to describe a situation in which the most important aspect is being influenced and controlled by somebody/something that is not as important
16. to run away from a fight or dangerous situation
17. feeling ashamed or unhappy because you have been defeated or punished

đuôi

Question 174

tall

Answer 174

adjective
[/tɔːl/]
1. having a greater than average height
-> She’s tall and thin.
2. used to describe or ask about the height of somebody/something
-> How tall are you?
3. to be very difficult to do
4. something large and successful often begins in a very small way
5. to show that you are proud and able to deal with anything
6. to feel proud and confident

cao

Question 175

tap

Answer 175

noun
[/tæp/]
1. a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe into a bath or sink
-> bath taps
2. a device for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container
-> a gas tap
3. a light hit with your hand or fingers
-> He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round.
4. an act of fitting a device to a phone so that somebody’s phone calls can be listened to secretly
-> a phone tap
5. a style of dancing in which you tap to the rhythm of the music with your feet, wearing special shoes with pieces of metal on the heels and toes
6. a speech sound that is produced by striking the tongue quickly and lightly against the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth. The ‘t’ in later in American English is an example of a tap.
7. available to be used at any time
8. beer that is on tap is in a barrel with a tap on it
9. something that is on tap is being discussed or prepared and will happen soon

vỗ nhẹ

Question 176

tap

Answer 176

verb
[/tæp/]
1. to hit somebody/something quickly and lightly
-> Someone tapped at the door.
2. if you tap your fingers, feet, etc. or they tap, you hit them gently against a table, the floor, etc., for example to the rhythm of music
-> He kept tapping his fingers on the table.
3. to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists
-> We need to tap the expertise of the people we already have.
4. to fit a device to a phone so that somebody’s calls can be listened to secretly
-> He was convinced his phone was being tapped.
5. to cut into a tree in order to get liquid from it
6. to choose somebody to do a particular job
-> Richards has been tapped to replace the retiring chairperson.
7. to produce a tap (6)

vỗ nhẹ

Question 177

tape

Answer 177

noun
[/teɪp/]
1. a long, narrow piece of material with a sticky substance on one side that is used for sticking things together
-> adhesive/sticky tape
2. a long, thin piece of magnetic material, used for recording sounds, pictures or information, especially before digital technology became available
-> Twenty years ago he was caught on tape in a very embarrassing situation.
3. a cassette that contains sounds, or sounds and pictures, that have been recorded
-> a blank tape (= a tape with nothing recorded on it)
4. a narrow piece of material that is used for tying things together or as a label
-> The papers were in a pile, tied together with a tape.
5. a long, thin piece of material that is stretched across the place where a race will finish or used to mark off an area
-> the finishing tape
6. a long thin piece of plastic, cloth or flexible metal that has measurements marked on it and is used for measuring the length or height of something

băng

Question 178

taxi

Answer 178

noun
[/ˈtæksi/]
1. a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Taxis usually have meters that show how much money you have to pay.
-> We took a taxi to the airport.
2. a small bus with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Taxis usually have fixed routes and stop wherever passengers need to get on or off.

xe tắc xi

Question 179

tear

Answer 179

noun
[/ter/]
1. a hole that has been made in something by tearing
-> This sheet has a tear in it.
2. to be enjoying great success
3. the damage to objects, furniture, property, etc. that is the result of normal use

xé

Question 180

tear

Answer 180

verb
[/ter/]
1. to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
-> I was torn between my parents and my friend.
2. to make a hole in something by force
-> I tore my jeans on the fence.
3. to remove something from something else by pulling it roughly or violently
-> The blast tore a hole in the wall.
4. to pull yourself/somebody away by force from somebody/something that is holding you or them
5. to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much
6. to move somewhere very quickly or in an excited way
7. very badly affected or damaged by something
8. to be unable to decide or choose between two people, things or feelings
9. to criticize somebody, or their work or ideas, very severely
10. to destroy or defeat somebody/something completely or criticize them or it severely
11. to strongly affect you in an emotional way
12. to show that you are very angry or anxious about something
13. to destroy the most important part or aspect of something
14. (to be) in a very great hurry
15. to attack somebody very violently
16. to speak angrily to somebody who has done something wrong
17. used to say that something has happened to cause your plans to fail

xé

Question 181

teens

Answer 181

noun
[/tiːnz/]
1. the years of a person’s life when they are between 13 and 19 years old
-> She began writing poetry in her teens.

thanh thiếu niên

Question 182

tender

Answer 182

adjective
[/ˈtendər/]
1. kind, gentle and loving
-> tender words
2. easy to bite through and cut
-> This meat is extremely tender.
3. painful when you touch it
-> My leg is still very tender where I banged it.
4. easily hurt or damaged
-> tender young plants
5. used in connection with somebody who is still young and does not have much experience

mềm

Question 183

test

Answer 183

verb
[/test/]
1. to find out how much somebody knows, or what they can do by asking them questions or giving them activities to perform
-> a tried and tested method for solving the problem
2. to perform well/badly in a test of knowledge or ability
-> Students will be tested at the end of each module.
3. to examine the blood, a part of the body, etc. to find out what is wrong with a person, or to check the condition of their health
-> students who tested well in reading
4. to produce a particular result in a medical test
5. to use or try a machine, substance, idea, etc. to find out how well it works or to find out more information about it
6. (of a machine or product) to perform well/badly in a test of how well it works
7. to be difficult and therefore need all your strength, ability, etc.
8. to find out what the situation is before doing something or making a decision
9. that you have used or relied on in the past successfully

Bài kiểm tra

Question 184

theft

Answer 184

noun
[/θeft/]
1. the crime of stealing something from a person or place
-> car theft

trộm cắp

Question 185

thereafter

Answer 185

adverb
[/ˌðerˈæftər/]
1. after the time or event mentioned
-> She married at 17 and gave birth to her first child shortly thereafter.

sau đó

Question 186

thereby

Answer 186

adverb
[/ˌðerˈbaɪ/]
1. used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned
-> Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.

bằng cách ấy

Question 187

therefore

Answer 187

adverb
[/ˈðerfɔːr/]
1. used to introduce the logical result of something that has just been mentioned
-> He’s only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Vì vậy

Question 188

thick

Answer 188

adjective
[/θɪk/]
1. having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
-> You’ll get a thick ear if you’re not careful!
2. used to ask about or state the distance between opposite sides or surfaces
-> a thick slice of bread
3. growing closely together in large amounts or numbers
-> How thick are the walls?
4. not flowing very easily
5. difficult to see through; difficult to breathe in
6. having a large number of people or a large amount of something in one place
7. an offensive way to describe somebody who is slow to learn or understand things
8. easily recognized as being from a particular country or area
9. deep and not as clear as normal, especially because of illness or emotion
10. very friendly with somebody, especially in a way that makes other people suspect that something wrong, illegal or dishonest is involved in the situation
11. family relationships are stronger than any others
12. to hit somebody/be hit on the head as a punishment
13. very friendly, especially in a way that makes other people suspect that something wrong, illegal or dishonest is involved in the situation
14. very stupid
15. a physical condition in which your head is painful or you cannot think clearly as a result of an illness or of drinking too much alcohol
16. used to show that you are annoyed that somebody does not understand something
17. if people or things are thick/thin on the ground, there are a lot/not many of them in a place
18. the ability to accept criticism, offensive remarks, etc. without becoming upset

dày

Question 189

thief

Answer 189

noun
[/θiːf/]
1. a person who steals something from another person or place
-> a car/jewel thief
2. used to say that even criminals have standards of behaviour that they respect
3. very friendly, especially in a way that makes other people suspect that something wrong, illegal or dishonest is involved in the situation

tên trộm

Question 190

this

Answer 190

pronoun
[/ðɪs/]
1. used to refer to a particular person, thing or event that is close to you, especially compared with another
-> How long have you been living in this country?
2. used to refer to something/somebody that has already been mentioned
-> There was a court case resulting from this incident.
3. used for introducing somebody/yourself
-> Hello, this is Carlos Diaz (= on the phone).
4. used for showing somebody to something or calling somebody’s attention to something
-> Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you).
5. used with periods of time related to the present
-> this week/month/year
6. used to refer to somebody/something that is connected with a person, especially when you have a particular attitude towards it or them
-> These new friends of hers are supposed to be very rich.
7. used when you are telling a story or telling somebody about something
-> There was this strange man sitting next to me on the plane.
8. various things or activities

cái này

Question 191

throat

Answer 191

noun
[/θrəʊt/]
1. a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body; the front part of the neck
-> a sore throat
2. having the colour of throat mentioned; making a sound in the throat of the type mentioned
-> a blue-throated macaw
3. to be fighting or arguing with each other
4. to cough (= to force out air noisily through your throat) so that you can speak clearly
5. to do something that is likely to harm you, especially when you are angry and trying to harm somebody else
6. to try to force somebody to listen to and accept your opinions in a way that they find annoying
7. to lose your voice or be unable to speak clearly for a short time
8. to feel pressure in the throat because you are very angry or emotional
9. to react very angrily to somebody
10. to be difficult or impossible to say
11. to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angry

họng

Question 192

thumb

Answer 192

noun
[/θʌm/]
1. the short, thick finger at the side of the hand, slightly apart from the other four
-> She still sucks her thumb when she’s worried.
2. the part of a glove that covers the thumb
-> There’s a hole in the thumb.
3. to be awkward with your hands so that you drop things or are unable to do something
4. to hope that your plans will be successful or that something will take place in the way that you want it to
5. a practical method of doing or measuring something, usually based on past experience rather than on exact measurement
6. to be very easy to notice in an unpleasant way
7. used to show that something has been accepted/rejected or that it is/is not a success
8. to move your thumbs around each other with your fingers joined together
9. to do nothing while you are waiting for something to happen
10. completely controlled by somebody

ngón tay cái

Question 193

thursday

Answer 193

noun
[/ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/]
1. the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday
-> It’s Thursday today, isn’t it?

thứ năm

Question 194

thus

Answer 194

adverb
[/ðʌs/]
1. in this way; like this
-> Many scholars have argued thus.
2. as a result of something just mentioned
-> He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
3. until now; up to this point; so far

do đó

Question 195

ticket

Answer 195

noun
[/ˈtɪkɪt/]
1. a printed piece of paper, or a message or image received on your phone or computer, that gives you the right to travel on a particular bus, train, etc. or to go into a theatre, etc.
-> a plane/bus/train ticket
2. a printed piece of paper with a number or numbers on it, that you buy in order to have the chance of winning a prize if the number or numbers are later chosen
-> a lottery/raffle ticket
3. a label that is attached to something in a shop giving details of its price, size, etc.
4. an official notice that orders you to pay a fine because you have done something illegal while driving or parking your car
-> a speeding ticket
5. a list of candidates that are supported by a particular political party in an election
-> She ran for office on the Democratic ticket.
6. a request for a problem to be fixed that is entered into a system that manages such requests
-> Open a ticket with the Help Desk.
7. be the end
8. exactly what is needed in a particular situation
9. to vote for candidates from more than one party
10. used to say that something is just what is needed or that everything is just right

vé

Question 196

time

Answer 196

verb
[/taɪm/]
1. to measure how long it takes for something to happen or for somebody to do something
2. to arrange to do something or arrange for something to happen at a particular time
-> ‘How long does it take to get to Leeds from here?’ ‘I don’t know, I’ve never timed it.’
3. to hit or kick a ball at a particular moment in a sports game

thời gian

Question 197

tongue

Answer 197

noun
[/tʌŋ/]
1. the soft part in the mouth that moves around, used for tasting, swallowing, speaking, etc.
-> He clicked his tongue to attract their attention.
2. the tongue of some animals, cooked and eaten
-> a slice of ox tongue
3. a language
-> Even when we speak the same tongue we do not always understand one another.
4. a particular way of speaking
-> He has a sharp tongue.
5. speaking in the way mentioned
-> sharp-tongued
6. a long, narrow piece of leather under the laces on a shoe
7. something that is long and narrow and like a tongue in shape
-> a tongue of flame
8. to stop yourself from saying something that might upset somebody or cause an argument, although you want to speak
9. said to somebody, especially a child, who stays silent when expected to speak, for example after being asked a question
10. to be able to speak or express your opinion
11. to pronounce a difficult word correctly
12. to talk too much, especially about things that are private
13. to say nothing although you would like to give your opinion
14. to make somebody talk more freely than usual
15. if a word or name is on the tip of your tongue, you are sure that you know it but you cannot remember it
16. to be easy to say or pronounce
17. to cause people to start talking/people are talking about somebody’s private affairs
18. a small mistake in something that you write or say
19. to be careful what you say in order not to offend somebody or make them angry
20. if you say something with your tongue in your cheek, you are not being serious and mean it as a joke

lưỡi

Question 198

tonight

Answer 198

noun
[/təˈnaɪt/]
1. the evening or night of today
-> Here are tonight’s football results.

tối nay

Question 199

tonne

Answer 199

noun
[/tʌn/]
1. a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1 000 kilograms
-> a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes

tấn

Question 200

total

Answer 200

adjective
[/ˈtəʊtl/]
1. being the amount or number after everyone or everything is counted or added together
-> Their total cost was $18 000.
2. used when you are emphasizing something, to mean ‘to the greatest degree possible’
-> The room was in total darkness.

tổng cộng

Question 201

total

Answer 201

verb
[/ˈtəʊtl/]
1. to reach a particular total
-> Imports totalled $1.5 billion last year.
2. to add up the numbers of something/somebody and get a total
-> Each student’s points were totalled and entered in a list.
3. to damage a car very badly, so that it is not worth repairing it
-> She never forgave him for totaling her car.

tổng cộng

Question 202

touch

Answer 202

noun
[/tʌtʃ/]
1. the sense that enables you to be aware of things and what they are like when you put your hands and fingers on them
-> Unfortunately, the people making the decisions are out of touch with the real world.
2. an act of putting your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
-> the sense of touch
3. the way that something feels when you put your hand or fingers on it or when it comes into contact with your body
4. a small detail that is added to something in order to improve it or make it complete
5. a way or style of doing something
6. a very small amount
7. slightly; a little
8. the area outside the lines that mark the sides of the playing field
9. to not know or understand what is happening in a particular subject or area
10. to communicate with somebody, especially by writing to them or phoning them
11. to know what is happening in a particular subject or area
12. to no longer communicate with somebody, so that you no longer know what is happening to them
13. the ability of a powerful or famous person to talk to and understand ordinary people
14. a person that you can easily persuade to do something, especially to give you money
15. to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem
16. the ability to deal with something in a sensitive and relaxed way
17. to no longer have any contact with somebody/something
18. to no longer understand something, especially how ordinary people feel

chạm

Question 203

tour

Answer 203

noun
[/tʊr/]
1. a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited
-> a walking/sightseeing/bus tour
2. an act of walking around a town, building, etc. in order to visit it
-> We were given a guided tour (= by somebody who knows about the place) of the palace.
3. an official series of visits made to different places by a sports team, an orchestra, an important person, etc.
-> The band is currently on a nine-day tour of France.
4. a series of competitions organized for professional players
-> He’s been on the European tour for several years.
5. a period of time when somebody is serving in the military or as a diplomat in a particular place
-> He served tours all over the world during his 35-year career.

chuyến du lịch

Question 204

tour

Answer 204

verb
[/tʊr/]
1. to travel around a place, for example on holiday, or to perform, to advertise something, etc.
-> He toured America with his one-man show.

chuyến du lịch

Question 205

tourism

Answer 205

noun
[/ˈtʊrɪzəm/]
1. the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure
-> The area is heavily dependent on tourism.

du lịch

Question 206

towards

Answer 206

preposition
[/tɔːrdz/]
1. in the direction of somebody/something
-> They were heading towards the German border.
2. getting closer to achieving something
-> This is a first step towards political union.
3. close or closer to a point in time
-> towards the end of April
4. in relation to somebody/something
-> He was warm and tender towards her.
5. with the aim of obtaining something, or helping somebody to obtain something
-> The money will go towards a new school building (= will help pay for it).

đối với

Question 207

towel

Answer 207

noun
[/ˈtaʊəl/]
1. a piece of cloth or paper used for drying things, especially your body
-> Help yourself to a clean towel.
2. to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying
-> His corner threw in the towel near the end of the tenth round.
3. to throw a towel into the ring as a sign that you admit that you have been defeated

cái khăn lau

Question 208

toxic

Answer 208

adjective
[/ˈtɑːksɪk/]
1. containing poison; poisonous
-> toxic chemicals/fumes/gases/substances
2. a level of debt or high-risk investment that causes very serious problems for a bank or other financial institution
3. very unpleasant, especially in the way somebody likes to control and influence other people in a dishonest way
-> I felt trapped in this toxic relationship.

độc hại

Question 209

track

Answer 209

verb
[/træk/]
1. to find somebody/something by following the marks, signs, information, etc., that they have left behind them
2. to follow the movements of somebody/something, especially by using special electronic equipment
-> hunters tracking and shooting bears
3. to follow the progress or development of somebody/something
-> We continued tracking the plane on our radar.
4. to move in relation to the thing that is being filmed
-> The research project involves tracking the careers of 400 graduates.
5. to put school students into groups according to their ability
6. to leave dirty marks behind you as you walk
7. to stay at the same level for a period of time

theo dõi

Question 210

trade

Answer 210

noun
[/treɪd/]
1. the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries
-> international/foreign/global/world trade
2. a particular type of business
-> the building/food/tourist trade
3. a particular area of business and the people or companies that are connected with it
-> They offer discounts to the trade (= to people who are working in the same business).
4. the amount of goods or services that you sell
-> Trade was very good last month.
5. a job, especially one that involves working with your hands and that requires special training and skills
-> He was a carpenter by trade.
6. to sell a lot of something very quickly
7. a person who can do many different types of work, but who perhaps does not do them very well
8. to look for customers, passengers, etc. in order to do business
9. to do your work or business
10. the clever ways of doing things, known and used by people who do a particular job or activity

buôn bán

Question 211

tragic

Answer 211

adjective
[/ˈtrædʒɪk/]
1. making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot
-> He was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 24.
2. connected with tragedy (= the style of literature)
-> a tragic actor/hero

bi kịch

Question 212

trail

Answer 212

noun
[/treɪl/]
1. a long line or series of marks that is left by somebody/something
-> a trail of blood
2. a track, sign or smell that is left behind and that can be followed, especially in hunting
-> The hounds were following the fox’s trail.
3. a path through the countryside
-> a trail through the forest
4. a route that is followed for a particular purpose
-> a tourist trail (= of famous buildings)
5. to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow
6. to start a journey
7. close to catching or finding the person or thing that you have been running after or searching for

dấu vết

Question 213

trail

Answer 213

verb
[/treɪl/]
1. to pull something behind somebody/something, usually along the ground; to be pulled along in this way
-> A jeep trailing a cloud of dust was speeding in my direction.
2. to walk slowly because you are tired or bored, especially behind somebody else; to go from one place to another without enthusiasm
-> The kids trailed around after us while we shopped for clothes.
3. to be losing a game or other contest
-> United were trailing 2–0 at half-time.
4. to follow somebody/something by looking for signs that show you where they have been
-> The police trailed Dale for days.
5. to grow or hang downwards over something or along the ground; to move downwards over something
-> trailing plants
6. to advertise a film, TV programme, etc. in advance
-> It was trailed heavily as the Big Film of the New Year.

dấu vết

Question 214

translation

Answer 214

noun
[/trænzˈleɪʃn/]
1. the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language
-> an error in translation
2. a text or word that has been changed from one language into another
-> The usual translation of ‘glasnost’ is ‘openness’.
3. the process of changing something into a different form
-> the translation of theory into practice

dịch

Question 215

trap

Answer 215

noun
[/træp/]
1. a piece of equipment for catching animals
-> Parents often fall into the trap of trying to do everything for their children.
2. a clever plan designed to trick somebody, either by capturing them or by making them do or say something that they did not mean to do or say
-> a fox with its leg in a trap
3. an unpleasant situation from which it is hard to escape
4. a light carriage with two wheels, pulled by a horse
5. mouth
6. a cage from which a greyhound (= a type of dog) is let out at the start of a race
7. a small area filled with sand on a golf course
8. to make a trap for catching animals close suddenly
9. to try to trick somebody into doing or saying something; to succeed in this
10. to do/avoid doing something that is a mistake but that seems at first to be a good idea

cạm bẫy

Question 216

trip

Answer 216

verb
[/trɪp/]
1. to catch your foot on something and fall or almost fall
-> She tripped and fell.
2. to catch somebody’s foot and make them fall or almost fall
-> As I passed, he stuck out a leg and tried to trip me up.
3. to walk, run or dance with quick light steps
-> She said goodbye and tripped off along the road.
4. to release a switch, etc. or to operate something by doing so
-> to trip a switch
5. to be under the influence of a drug that makes you hallucinate
6. to be easy to say or pronounce

chuyến đi

Question 217

tropical

Answer 217

adjective
[/ˈtrɑːpɪkl/]
1. coming from, found in or typical of the tropics
-> tropical fish/birds/fruit

nhiệt đới

Question 218

turnover

Answer 218

noun
[/ˈtɜːrnəʊvər/]
1. the total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a particular period of time
-> an annual turnover of $75 million
2. the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people
-> a high turnover of staff
3. the rate at which goods are sold in a shop and replaced by others
-> a fast turnover of stock
4. a small pie in the shape of a triangle or half a circle, filled with fruit or jam

doanh số

Question 219

tv

Answer 219

noun
[/ˌtiː ˈviː/]
1. television
-> We spent the evening watching TV.
2. being broadcast by television; appearing in a television programme

TV

Question 220

twist

Answer 220

noun
[/twɪst/]
1. the action of turning something with your hand, or of turning a part of your body
2. an unexpected change or development in a story or situation
-> She gave the lid another twist and it came off.
3. a sharp bend in a road or river
4. a thing that has been twisted into a particular shape
5. a fast dance that was popular in the 1960s, in which you twist from side to side
6. to become angry, confused or upset
7. crazy

xoắn

Question 221

unconscious

Answer 221

adjective
[/ʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/]
1. in a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses
-> They found him lying unconscious on the floor.
2. existing or happening without you realizing or being aware; not deliberate
-> unconscious desires
3. not aware of somebody/something; not noticing something; not conscious
-> She is unconscious of the effect she has on people.

bất tỉnh

Question 222

under

Answer 222

adverb
[/ˈʌndər/]
1. below something
-> He pulled up the covers and crawled under.
2. below the surface of water
-> She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute.
3. less; younger
-> prices of ten dollars and under
4. in or into an unconscious state
-> He felt himself going under.

dưới

Question 223

underground

Answer 223

adjective
[/ˌʌndərˈɡraʊnd/]
1. under the surface of the ground
-> an underground bunker/tunnel
2. operating secretly and often illegally, especially against a government
-> an underground resistance movement

bí mật

Question 224

unemployment

Answer 224

noun
[/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/]
1. the fact of a number of people not having a job; the number of people without a job
-> an area of high/low unemployment
2. the state of not having a job
-> Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment.
3. money paid by the government to somebody who is unemployed
-> Since losing his job, Mike has been collecting unemployment.

nạn thất nghiệp

Question 225

unexpected

Answer 225

adjective
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/]
1. if something is unexpected, it surprises you because you were not expecting it
-> Things took an unexpected turn.

không ngờ tới

Question 226

unfair

Answer 226

adjective
[/ˌʌnˈfer/]
1. not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
-> They had been given an unfair advantage.

không công bằng

Question 227

unhappy

Answer 227

adjective
[/ʌnˈhæpi/]
1. not happy; sad
-> to feel/look/seem/sound/become unhappy
2. not pleased or satisfied with somebody/something
-> unhappy customers
3. not suitable
-> an unhappy coincidence

không vui

Question 228

unify

Answer 228

verb
[/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/]
1. to join people, things, parts of a country, etc. together so that they form a single unit
-> The new leader hopes to unify the country.

thống nhất

Question 229

unnecessary

Answer 229

adjective
[/ʌnˈnesəseri/]
1. not needed; more than is needed
-> They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
2. not needed in the situation and likely to be offensive
-> That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn’t it?

không cần thiết

Question 230

uphold

Answer 230

verb
[/ʌpˈhəʊld/]
1. to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist
-> We have a duty to uphold the law.
2. to agree that a previous decision was correct or that a request is reasonable
-> to uphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint

ủng hộ

Question 231

urban

Answer 231

adjective
[/ˈɜːrbən/]
1. connected with a town or city
-> urban and rural communities
2. connected with types of music such as rhythm and blues, reggae, soul, etc. that are played by black musicians
-> today’s urban music scene

đô thị

Question 232

us

Answer 232

pronoun
[/əs/]
1. used when the speaker or writer and another or others are the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be
-> She gave us a picture as a wedding present.
2. me
-> Give us the newspaper, will you?

chúng ta

Question 233

use

Answer 233

verb
[/juːz/]
1. to do something with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose
-> Can I use the photocopier?
2. to take a particular amount of a liquid, substance, etc. in order to achieve or make something
-> This type of heater uses a lot of electricity.
3. to say or write particular words or a particular type of language
-> The poem uses simple language.
4. to be kind, friendly, etc. to somebody with the intention of getting an advantage for yourself from them
-> Can’t you see he’s just using you for his own ends?
5. to take illegal drugs
-> Most of the inmates have used drugs at some point in their lives.
6. used to say that you would like to have something very much
7. used to tell somebody to think about something, especially when they have asked for your opinion or said something stupid

sử dụng

Question 234

used

Answer 234

adjective
[/juːst/]
1. familiar with something because you do it or experience it often
-> I’m not used to eating so much at lunchtime.

đã sử dụng

Question 235

vacation

Answer 235

noun
[/veɪˈkeɪʃn/]
1. a period of time spent travelling or relaxing away from home
-> They’re on vacation in Hawaii right now.
2. (in the UK) one of the periods of time when universities or courts of law are closed; (in the US) one of the periods of time when schools, colleges, universities or courts of law are closed
-> the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation

kì nghỉ

Question 236

validity

Answer 236

noun
[/vəˈlɪdəti/]
1. the state of being legally or officially acceptable
-> The period of validity of the agreement has expired.
2. the state of being logical and true
-> We had doubts about the validity of their argument.

hiệu lực

Question 237

vanish

Answer 237

verb
[/ˈvænɪʃ/]
1. to disappear suddenly and/or in a way that you cannot explain
-> He turned around and vanished into the house.
2. to stop existing
-> the vanishing woodlands of Europe
3. to disappear completely
4. to disappear suddenly in a mysterious way
5. to go away or be impossible to find when people need or want you

biến mất

Question 238

variety

Answer 238

noun
[/vəˈraɪəti/]
1. several different sorts of the same thing
-> There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
2. the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time
-> It’s the variety that makes my job so enjoyable.
3. a type of a thing, for example a plant or language, that is different from the others in the same general group
-> Apples come in a great many varieties.
4. a form of theatre or television entertainment that consists of a series of short performances, such as singing, dancing and funny acts
-> a variety show/theatre
5. having a range of different experiences makes life more interesting

đa dạng

Question 239

vice

Answer 239

noun
[/vaɪs/]
1. criminal activities that involve sex or drugs
-> At the door were two plain-clothes detectives from the vice squad.
2. behaviour that is evil or immoral; a quality in somebody’s character that is evil or immoral
-> The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.
3. a tool with two metal blocks that can be moved together by turning a screw. The vice is used to hold an object in place while work is done on it.
-> He held my arm in a vice-like (= very firm) grip.

hành vi xấu xa

Question 240

violation

Answer 240

noun
[/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃn/]
1. the act of going against or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc.
-> They were in open violation of the treaty.
2. the act of not respecting somebody’s rights, peace, privacy, etc.
-> gross violations of human rights
3. the act of damaging or destroying a holy or special place
-> This was a violation of a sacred space.
4. the act of forcing somebody to have sex

sự vi phạm

Question 241

visitor

Answer 241

noun
[/ˈvɪzɪtər/]
1. a person who visits a person or place
-> We’ve got visitors coming this weekend.
2. a person who looks at a website on the internet
-> How can we attract more visitors to our website?

khách thăm quan

Question 242

voting

Answer 242

noun
[/ˈvəʊtɪŋ/]
1. the action of choosing somebody/something in an election or at a meeting
-> He was eliminated in the first round of voting.

bỏ phiếu

Question 243

walk

Answer 243

noun
[/wɔːk/]
1. a journey on foot, usually for pleasure or exercise
-> Let’s go for a walk.
2. a path or route for walking, usually for pleasure; an organized event when people walk for pleasure
-> I’m going on a sponsored walk to raise money for cancer research.
3. a way or style of walking; the act or speed of walking rather than running
-> I recognized him by his walk.
4. a sidewalk or path
5. a sports event in which people compete to walk a long distance as fast as possible without running
-> the 20k walk
6. time that you spend thinking about and remembering the past or going to a place again in order to remind yourself of past experiences
7. time that you spend thinking about and remembering the past or going to a place again in order to remind yourself of past experiences
8. a thing that is very easy to do or deal with
9. a person’s job or position in society

đi bộ

Question 244

warn

Answer 244

verb
[/wɔːrn/]
1. to tell somebody about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it
-> I tried to warn him, but he wouldn’t listen.
2. to strongly advise somebody to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or punishment
-> The guidebook warns against walking alone at night.
3. to give somebody an official warning after they have broken a rule
-> The referee warned him for dangerous play.

cảnh báo

Question 245

warrant

Answer 245

noun
[/ˈwɔːrənt/]
1. a legal document that is signed by a judge and gives the police authority to do something
-> an arrest warrant
2. a document that gives you the right to receive money, services, etc.
-> the issue of warrants for equity shares
3. an acceptable reason for doing something
-> There is no warrant for such criticism.

lệnh bảo đảm

Question 246

waste

Answer 246

verb
[/weɪst/]
1. to use more of something than is necessary or useful
-> You’re just wasting your breath. She never listens.
2. to not make good or full use of somebody/something
-> Stop wasting time and just get on with it!
3. to give, say, use, etc. something good where it is not valued or used in the way that it should be
-> It was a wasted opportunity.
4. to get rid of somebody, usually by killing them
-> Don’t waste your sympathy on him—he got what he deserved.
5. to defeat somebody very badly in a game or competition
6. to say something that nobody takes any notice of
7. if you never waste anything, especially food or money, you will always have it when you need it

rác thải

Question 247

wave

Answer 247

noun
[/weɪv/]
1. a raised line of water that moves across the surface of the sea, ocean, etc.
-> They’ve been on the crest of the wave ever since their election victory.
2. the form that some types of energy such as heat, sound, light, etc. take as they move
-> Huge waves were breaking on the shore.
3. a movement of your arm and hand from side to side
4. a continuous movement that looks like a wave on the sea, made by a large group of people, especially people watching a sports game, when one person after another stands up, raises their arms, and then sits down again
5. a sudden increase in a particular activity or feeling
6. a large number of things or people suddenly appearing or arriving somewhere
7. if a person’s hair has a wave or waves, it is not straight but slightly curly
8. the sea
9. a situation in which somebody is very successful, happy, etc.
10. to be very active in a way that makes people notice you, and that may sometimes cause problems
11. to enjoy or be supported by the particular situation or quality mentioned

sóng

Question 248

wealthy

Answer 248

adjective
[/ˈwelθi/]
1. having a lot of money, possessions, etc.
-> a wealthy businessman/individual/family
2. people who are rich

giàu có

Question 249

wear

Answer 249

verb
[/wer/]
1. to have something on your body as a piece of clothing, a decoration, etc.
-> He’s not one to wear his heart on his sleeve.
2. to have your hair in a particular style; to have a beard or moustache
-> He was wearing a new suit.
3. to have a particular expression on your face
-> I’ve worn holes in all my socks.
4. to become, or make something become thinner, smoother or weaker through continuous use or rubbing
5. to make a hole, path, etc. in something by continuous use or rubbing
6. to stay in good condition after being used for a long time
7. to accept or allow something, especially something that you do not approve of
8. if you feel that a remark applies to you, you should accept it and take it as a warning or criticism
9. to allow your feelings to be seen by other people
10. to begin to become weaker or less acceptable
11. to be the person in a marriage or other relationship who makes most of the decisions

mặc

Question 250

weed

Answer 250

noun
[/wiːd/]
1. a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops or garden plants
-> The yard was overgrown with weeds.
2. any wild plant without flowers that grows in water and forms a green floating mass
-> I don’t want to get too deep in the weeds here, but here’s the short version:…
3. tobacco or cigarettes
-> I wish I could give up the weed (= stop smoking).
4. the drug cannabis
5. a person with a weak character or body
-> Don’t be such a weed!
6. with more problems, work or commitments than you can manage
7. too concerned with the details of something

cần sa