Part 4 Flashcards
(162 cards)
shape
verb
[/ʃeɪp/]
1. to make something into a particular shape
-> Shape the dough into a ball.
2. to have an important influence on the way that somebody/something develops
-> You are helping to shape the future of this country.
3. to prepare to do something, especially hit or kick something
-> She was shaping to hit her second shot.
4. used to tell somebody that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to leave their job, position, etc.
hình dạng
she
pronoun
[/ʃi/]
1. a female person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
-> ‘What does your sister do?’ ‘She’s a dentist.’
2. it (used to refer to something not usually thought of as female)
-> She’s a big country.
cô ấy
shed
verb
[/ʃed/]
1. to get rid of something that is no longer wanted
-> Recent research has shed new light on the causes of the disease.
2. to take off a piece of clothing
-> The factory is shedding a large number of jobs.
3. to lose or drop what it is carrying
-> The traffic jam was caused by a lorry shedding its load.
4. if an animal sheds its skin, or a plant sheds leaves, it loses them naturally
5. to send light over something; to let light fall somewhere
6. to cry
7. to kill or injure people, especially in a war
8. to have the quality of causing water or liquid to run off and not sink in
9. to make a problem, etc. easier to understand
túp lều
sheet
noun
[/ʃiːt/]
1. a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed to lie on or lie under
-> No government operates with a completely clean sheet.
2. a piece of paper for writing or printing on, etc. usually in a standard size
-> Have you changed the sheets (= put clean sheets on the bed)?
3. a flat thin piece of any material, normally square or rectangular
4. a wide flat area of something, covering the surface of something else
5. a large moving mass of fire or water
6. a rope or chain fastened to the lower corner of a sail to hold it and to control the angle of the sail
7. a record of your work or behaviour that does not show any mistakes or bad things that you have done
tờ giấy
shell
noun
[/ʃel/]
1. the hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
-> We collected shells on the beach.
2. any object that looks like the shell of a snail or sea creature
-> pasta shells
3. a metal case filled with explosive, to be fired from a large gun
-> mortar/artillery shells
4. a tube or case containing explosive and a bullet or shot, for shooting from a gun
5. the walls or outer structure of something, for example, an empty building or ship after a fire or a bomb attack
-> The house was now a shell gutted by flames.
6. any structure that forms a hard outer frame
-> the body shell of a car
7. the outer layer of somebody’s personality; how they seem to be or feel
-> She had developed a shell of indifference.
8. to become less shy and more confident when talking to other people
9. to become shyer and avoid talking to other people
vỏ bọc
shelter
noun
[/ˈʃeltər/]
1. the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need
-> Human beings need food, clothing and shelter.
2. protection from rain, danger, or attack
-> to take shelter from the storm
3. a structure built to give protection, especially from the weather or from attack
-> They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood.
4. a building, usually owned by a charity, that provides a place to stay for people without a home, or protection for people or animals who have been badly treated
-> a night shelter for homeless people
nơi trú ẩn
shock
verb
[/ʃɑːk/]
1. to surprise and upset somebody
2. to make somebody feel offended or full of horror
-> President Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963, shocked the world.
sốc
shower
noun
[/ˈʃaʊər/]
1. a piece of equipment producing a flow of water that you stand under to wash yourself; the small room or part of a room that contains a shower
-> He’s in the shower.
2. the act of washing yourself with a shower
-> a hot/cold shower
3. a short period of rain or snow
-> scattered/heavy showers
4. a large number of things that arrive or fall together
-> a meteor shower
5. a party at which you give presents to a woman who is getting married or having a baby
-> a bridal/baby shower
vòi sen
sibling
noun
[/ˈsɪblɪŋ/]
1. a brother or sister
-> squabbles between siblings
anh em ruột
sigh
noun
[/saɪ/]
1. an act or the sound of sighing
-> to give/heave/let out a sigh
thở dài
sigh
verb
[/saɪ/]
1. to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed, sad, tired, etc.
-> He sighed deeply at the thought.
2. to say something with a sigh
-> ‘Oh well, better luck next time,’ she sighed.
3. to make a long sound like a sigh
-> the sighing of the wind through the trees
thở dài
signature
noun
[/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/]
1. your name as you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter
-> Someone had forged her signature on the cheque.
2. the act of signing something
-> Two copies of the contract will be sent to you for signature.
3. a particular quality that makes something different from other similar things and makes it easy to recognize
-> Bright colours are his signature.
chữ ký
significant
adjective
[/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/]
1. large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
-> There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
2. having a particular meaning
-> The fact that her remarks were leaked to the media in advance is highly significant.
3. having a special or secret meaning that is not understood by everyone
-> a significant look/smile
có ý nghĩa
silk
noun
[/sɪlk/]
1. fine soft thread produced by silkworms
-> The caterpillar spins the silk around its entire body.
2. a type of fine smooth cloth made from silk thread; a piece of this cloth
-> a silk dress/blouse/scarf/tie/sari
3. thread made of silk used for sewing
4. clothes made of silk, especially the coloured shirts worn by people riding horses in a race (= jockeys)
-> ladies in silks and satins
5. a type of lawyer who represents the government (= a King’s Counsel / Queen’s Counsel)
-> to take silk (= to become this type of lawyer)
6. (you won’t) succeed in making something good out of material that does not seem very good at all
lụa
silly
adjective
[/ˈsɪli/]
1. showing a lack of thought, understanding, or judgement
-> a silly idea/question/name
2. stupid or embarrassing, especially in a way that is more typical of a child than an adult
-> a silly sense of humour
3. not practical or serious
-> We had to wear these silly little hats.
4. extremely bored
5. to drink, laugh, shout, etc. so much that you cannot behave in a sensible way
6. to not be honest with somebody, especially in order to gain an advantage over them
7. to behave in a stupid and annoying way
ngớ ngẩn
silver
noun
[/ˈsɪlvər/]
1. a chemical element. Silver is a shiny, grey-white precious metal used for making coins, jewellery, beautiful objects, etc.
-> a silver ring/chain
2. a shiny grey-white colour
-> There was a streak of silver in her hair.
3. dishes, beautiful objects, etc. that are made of silver
-> Thieves stole £5 000 worth of silver.
4. coins that are made of silver or a metal that looks like silver
-> I need £2 in silver for the parking meter.
5. a medal that is given to the person or the team that wins the second prize in a race or competition
-> She won silver in last year’s championships.
6. having rich parents
7. to give somebody money so that they will do you a favour, especially tell your fortune
8. every sad or difficult situation has a positive side
9. if you are given something on a silver platter, you do not have to do much to get it
bạc
simply
adverb
[/ˈsɪmpli/]
1. used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
-> To order, simply click here.
2. in a way that is easy to understand
-> The book explains grammar simply and clearly.
3. in a way that is natural and plain
-> The rooms are simply furnished.
4. used to emphasize a statement
-> You simply must see the play.
5. used to introduce a summary or an explanation of something that you have just said or done
-> I don’t want to be rude, it’s simply that we have to be careful who we give this information to.
đơn giản
sing
verb
[/sɪŋ/]
1. an act of singing
-> Let’s have a sing.
hát
slash
verb
[/slæʃ/]
1. to make a long cut with a sharp object, especially in a violent way
-> Someone had slashed the tyres on my car.
2. to reduce something by a large amount
-> to slash spending/prices/costs
gạch chéo
slave
noun
[/sleɪv/]
1. a person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them
-> A former slave, he graduated from Claflin University in South Carolina.
2. a person who is so strongly influenced by something that they cannot live without it, or cannot make their own decisions
-> We are slaves of the motor car.
3. a device that is directly controlled by another one
nô lệ
slice
noun
[/slaɪs/]
1. a thin flat piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc. that has been cut off a larger piece; a piece of cake that has been cut from a larger cake
-> Cut the meat into thin slices.
2. a part or share of something
-> Our firm is well placed to grab a large slice of the market.
3. a kitchen utensil (= tool) that you use to lift and serve pieces of food
-> a cake slice
4. a shot that makes the ball go to one side rather than straight ahead, while turning round and round
5. a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially one that makes money
6. a film, play or book that gives a very realistic view of ordinary life
7. a share of the available money or benefits that you believe you have a right to
lát cắt
slogan
noun
[/ˈsləʊɡən/]
1. a word or phrase that is easy to remember, used for example by a political party or in advertising to attract people’s attention or to suggest an idea quickly
-> an advertising slogan
khẩu hiệu
slot
noun
[/slɑːt/]
1. a long, narrow opening, into which you put or fit something
-> to put some coins in the slot
2. a position, a time or an opportunity for somebody/something, for example in a list, a programme of events or a series of broadcasts
-> He has a regular slot on the late-night programme.
chỗ
smile
noun
[/smaɪl/]
1. the expression that you have on your face when you are happy or you think something is funny, in which the corners of your mouth turn upwards
-> a broad/warm/bright/slight smile
2. looking very happy, especially soon after you have been looking worried or sad
3. to stop smiling, especially because somebody else is annoyed and does not think the situation is funny
4. to stop smiling, especially because somebody else is annoyed does not think the situation is funny
nụ cười