Part 4 Flashcards by Dat Bui

inflict

verb
[/ɪnˈflɪkt/]
1. to make somebody/something suffer something unpleasant
-> They inflicted a humiliating defeat on the home team.

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influence

noun
[/ˈɪnfluəns/]
1. the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
-> His early work shows the influence of Cézanne and Matisse.
2. the power that somebody/something has to make somebody/something behave in a particular way
-> He worked his way into a position of power and influence in the city.
3. a person or thing that affects the way a person behaves and thinks
-> She draws on her diverse cultural influences to express herself.
4. having had too much alcohol to drink

ảnh hưởng

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info

noun
[/ˈɪnfəʊ/]
1. information
-> For more info, click here.
2. connected with information
-> an infosheet

thông tin

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informal

adjective
[/ɪnˈfɔːrml/]
1. relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
-> an informal atmosphere
2. suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters
-> an informal expression
3. suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion
-> I changed into more informal clothes.
4. done by individuals on a small scale, especially unofficially or illegally
-> the informal economy/sector

không chính thức

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infrastructure

noun
[/ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/]
1. the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, for example buildings, transport and water and power supplies

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inhabitant

noun
[/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/]
1. a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
-> the oldest inhabitant of the village

cư dân

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inherent

adjective
[/ɪnˈherənt/]
1. that is a basic or permanent part of somebody/something and that cannot be removed
-> the difficulties inherent in a study of this type

vốn có

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inhibit

verb
[/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/]
1. to prevent something from happening or make it happen more slowly or less frequently than normal
-> A lack of oxygen may inhibit brain development in the unborn child.
2. to make somebody nervous or embarrassed so that they are unable to do something
-> The managing director’s presence inhibited them from airing their problems.

ức chế

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injure

verb
[/ˈɪndʒər/]
1. to harm yourself or somebody else physically, especially in an accident
-> He injured his knee playing hockey.
2. to damage somebody’s reputation, interests, feelings, etc.
-> This could seriously injure the company’s reputation.

làm tổn thương

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injury

noun
[/ˈɪndʒəri/]
1. harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body, for example in an accident
-> Two people sustained minor injuries.
2. damage to a person’s feelings
-> Damages may be awarded for emotional injury.
3. to make a bad relationship with somebody worse by offending them even more

chấn thương

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ink

noun
[/ɪŋk/]
1. coloured liquid for writing, drawing and printing
-> written in ink
2. a tattoo or tattoos (= pictures or designs marked permanently on a person’s skin)
-> She likes to wear clothes that show off her ink.

mực

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inmate

noun
[/ˈɪnmeɪt/]
1. one of the people living in an institution such as a prison or a psychiatric hospital
-> The jail has 500 inmates.

tù nhân

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inner

adjective
[/ˈɪnər/]
1. inside; towards or close to the centre of a place
-> an inner courtyard
2. private and secret; not expressed or shown to other people
-> She doesn’t reveal much of her inner self.

bên trong

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innocent

adjective
[/ˈɪnəsnt/]
1. not guilty of a crime, etc.; not having done something wrong
-> They have imprisoned an innocent man.
2. suffering harm or being killed because of a crime, war, etc. although not directly involved in it
-> an innocent bystander
3. having little experience of the world, especially of sexual matters, or of evil or unpleasant things
-> At the time I was still an innocent young child.
4. not intended to cause harm or upset somebody
-> It was all innocent fun.

vô tội

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innovative

adjective
[/ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/]
1. introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc.
-> There will be a prize for the most innovative design.

đổi mới

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inside

adverb
[/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/]
1. on or to the inside
-> She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside.
2. in prison
-> He was sentenced to three years inside.

bên trong

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inside

noun
[/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/]
1. the inner part, side or surface of something
-> The inside of the box was blue.
2. the part of a road nearest the edge, that is used by slower vehicles
-> He tried to overtake on the inside.
3. the part of a curved road or track nearest to the middle or shortest side of the curve
-> The French runner is coming up fast on the inside.
4. a person’s stomach and bowels
-> She was so nervous, her insides were like jelly.
5. with the part that is usually inside facing out
6. to be very familiar with somebody/something
7. belonging to a group or an organization and therefore able to get information that is not available to other people
8. to make a place very untidy when you are searching for something
9. to cause large changes

bên trong

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insight

noun
[/ˈɪnsaɪt/]
1. an understanding of what something is like
-> There are many valuable insights in her book.
2. the ability to see and understand the truth about people or situations
-> He has insight, vision and a deep humanity.

cái nhìn thấu suốt

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inspect

verb
[/ɪnˈspekt/]
1. to look closely at something/somebody, especially to check that everything is as it should be
-> The teacher walked around inspecting their work.
2. to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable
-> Public health officials were called in to inspect the premises.

quan sát

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inspection

noun
[/ɪnˈspekʃn/]
1. an official visit to a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable
-> Regular inspections are carried out at the prison.
2. the act of looking closely at something/somebody, especially to check that everything is as it should be
-> The documents are available for inspection.

điều tra

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inspector

noun
[/ɪnˈspektər/]
1. an officer of middle rank in the police force
-> Inspector Maggie Forbes
2. a person whose job is to visit schools, factories, etc. to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable
-> a school/health/safety inspector
3. (in the UK) a person whose job is to check tickets on a bus or train

thanh tra

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inspiration

noun
[/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/]
1. the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature
-> Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.
2. a person or thing that is the reason why somebody creates or does something
-> He says my sister was the inspiration for his heroine.
3. a person or thing that makes you want to be better, more successful, etc.
-> Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.
4. a sudden good idea
-> He had an inspiration: he’d give her a dog for her birthday.

cảm hứng

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inspire

verb
[/ɪnˈspaɪər/]
1. to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
-> The actors’ enthusiasm inspired the kids.
2. to give somebody the idea for something, especially something artistic or that shows imagination
-> The choice of decor was inspired by a trip to India.
3. to make somebody have a particular feeling or emotion
-> Henry did not inspire confidence as a figure of authority.

truyền cảm hứng

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install

verb
[/ɪnˈstɔːl/]
1. to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
-> They’re planning to install a new drainage system.
2. to put a new program onto a computer
-> to install software/an app
3. to put somebody in a new position of authority, often with an official ceremony
-> He was installed as President last May.
4. to make somebody/yourself comfortable in a particular place or position
-> We installed ourselves in the front row.

cài đặt

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instant

adjective [/ˈɪnstənt/] 1. happening immediately -> This account gives you instant access to your money. 2. that can be made quickly and easily, usually by adding hot water -> instant coffee lập tức

instantly

adverb [/ˈɪnstəntli/] 1. immediately -> Her voice is instantly recognizable. ngay lập tức

instrumental

adjective [/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/] 1. important in making something happen -> The Conservation Trust performs an instrumental role in the protection of rural environments. 2. made by or for musical instruments -> instrumental music 3. in the form that a noun, pronoun or adjective has when it refers to a thing that is used to do something -> the instrumental case nhạc cụ

insurance

noun [/ɪnˈʃʊrəns/] 1. an arrangement with a company in which you pay them regular amounts of money and they agree to pay the costs, for example, if you die or are ill, or if you lose or damage something -> health/medical insurance 2. the business of providing people with insurance -> an insurance broker/company 3. money paid by or to an insurance company -> to pay insurance on your house 4. something you do to protect yourself against something bad happening in the future -> At that time people had large families as an insurance against some children dying. bảo hiểm

integrate

verb [/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/] 1. to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way -> These programs will integrate with your existing software. 2. to become or make somebody become accepted as a member of a social group, especially when they come from a different culture -> They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community. tích hợp

intellectual

noun [/ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/] 1. a person who is well educated and enjoys activities in which they have to think seriously about things -> He was a leading intellectual of his day. trí tuệ

intelligence

noun [/ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/] 1. the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well -> a person of high/average/low intelligence 2. secret information that is collected, for example about a foreign country, especially one that is an enemy; the people that collect this information -> the head of military intelligence Sự thông minh

intensity

noun [/ɪnˈtensəti/] 1. the state or quality of being intense -> intensity of light/sound/colour 2. the strength of something, for example light, that can be measured -> varying intensities of natural light cường độ

intensive

adjective [/ɪnˈtensɪv/] 1. involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time -> an intensive language course 2. complete and extremely detailed; done with a lot of care -> His disappearance has been the subject of intensive investigation. 3. aimed at producing as much food as possible using as little land or as little money as possible -> Traditionally reared animals grow more slowly than those reared under intensive farming conditions. căng

interim

adjective [/ˈɪntərɪm/] 1. intended to last for only a short time until somebody/something more permanent is found -> an interim government/measure/report 2. calculated before the final results of something are known -> interim figures/profits/results tạm thời

intermediate

adjective [/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/] 1. located between two places, things, states, etc. -> an intermediate stage/step in a process 2. having more than a basic knowledge of something but not yet advanced; suitable for somebody who is at this level -> an intermediate skier/student trung cấp

internal

adjective [/ɪnˈtɜːrnl/] 1. connected with the inside of something -> the internal structure of a building 2. connected with the inside of your body -> internal organs 3. involving or affecting only the people who are part of a particular organization rather than people from outside it -> The company has launched an internal investigation into the claims. 4. connected with a country’s own affairs rather than those that involve other countries -> He accused the US of trying to interfere in his country's internal affairs. 5. coming from within a thing itself rather than from outside it -> a theory that lacks internal consistency (= whose parts are not in agreement with each other) 6. happening or existing in your mind -> She struggled with her own internal conflicts. nội bộ

international

adjective [/ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl/] 1. connected with or involving two or more countries -> international trade/law 2. used by people of many different countries -> large international hotels quốc tế

internet

noun [/ˈɪntərnet/] 1. an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world -> to surf/browse/access the internet Internet

into

preposition [/ˈɪntə/] 1. to a position in or inside something -> Come into the house. 2. in the direction of something -> Speak clearly into the microphone. 3. to a point at which you hit somebody/something -> The truck crashed into a parked car. 4. to a point during a period of time -> She carried on working late into the night. 5. used to show a change in state -> The fruit can be made into jam. 6. used to show the result of an action -> He was shocked into a confession of guilt. 7. about or in connection with something -> an inquiry into safety procedures 8. used when you are dividing numbers -> 3 into 24 is 8. 9. to be interested in something in an active way 10. to owe somebody money or be owed money by somebody vào trong

intriguing

adjective [/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/] 1. very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer -> These discoveries raise intriguing questions. hấp dẫn

invent

verb [/ɪnˈvent/] 1. to produce or design something that has not existed before -> Who invented the steam engine? 2. to say or describe something that is not true, especially in order to trick people -> What excuse did he invent this time? phát minh

invest

verb [/ɪnˈvest/] 1. to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit -> Now is a good time to invest. 2. to spend money on something in order to make it better or more successful -> The company plans to invest still further. 3. to spend time, energy, effort, etc. on something that you think is good or useful -> She had invested all her adult life in the relationship. 4. to give somebody power or authority, especially as part of their job -> The new position invested her with a good deal of responsibility. đầu tư

investigate

verb [/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/] 1. to carefully examine the facts of a situation, an event, a crime, etc. to find out the truth about it or how it happened -> The FBI has been called in to investigate. 2. to try to find out information about somebody’s character, activities, etc. -> This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. 3. to find out information and facts about a subject or problem by study or research -> The study investigates the effects of feeding a high energy diet to cows. khảo sát

ironically

adverb [/aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/] 1. in a way that shows that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; in a way that expresses irony -> He smiled ironically. 2. in a way that is strange or funny because it is very different from what you expect -> Ironically, the book she felt was her worst sold more copies than any of her others. trớ trêu thay

irony

noun [/ˈaɪrəni/] 1. the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this -> It was one of life's little ironies. 2. the use of words that say the opposite of what you really mean, often as a joke and with a tone of voice that shows this -> ‘England is famous for its food,’ she said with heavy irony. sự mỉa mai

isolate

verb [/ˈaɪsəleɪt/] 1. to separate somebody/something physically or socially from other people or things -> Patients with the disease should be isolated. 2. to separate a part of a situation, problem, idea, etc. so that you can see what it is and deal with it separately -> It is possible to isolate a number of factors that contributed to her downfall. 3. to separate a single substance, cell, etc. from others so that you can study it -> Researchers are still trying to isolate the gene that causes this abnormality. cô lập

item

noun [/ˈaɪtəm/] 1. one thing on a list of things to buy, do, talk about, etc. -> What's the next item on the agenda? 2. a single object or thing -> Can I pay for each item separately? 3. a single piece of news in a newspaper, on television, online, etc. -> The following news item may be of interest to you. 4. to be involved in a romantic or sexual relationship mục

its

determiner [/ɪts/] 1. belonging to or connected with a thing, an animal or a baby -> Turn the box on its side. của nó

jam

noun [/dʒæm/] 1. a thick sweet substance made by boiling fruit with sugar, often sold in jars and spread on bread -> They refused to settle for a promise of jam tomorrow. 2. a situation in which it is difficult or impossible to move because there are so many people or vehicles in one particular place -> strawberry jam 3. a situation in which a machine does not work because something is stuck in one position 4. used by the media to describe people who do not have much money to live on (the abbreviation for just about managing) 5. to be in a difficult situation 6. good things that are promised for the future but never happen 7. money that is earned very easily, for something that needs little effort mứt

jet

noun [/dʒet/] 1. a plane driven by jet engines -> a jet aircraft/fighter/airliner 2. a strong narrow stream of gas, liquid or flame that comes very quickly out of a small opening. The opening is also called a jet. -> The pipe burst and jets of water shot across the room. 3. a hard black mineral that can be polished and is used in jewellery -> jet beads máy bay phản lực

jewellery

noun [/ˈdʒuːəlri/] 1. objects such as rings and necklaces that people wear as decoration -> silver/gold jewellery đồ kim hoàn

joint

noun [/dʒɔɪnt/] 1. a place where two bones are joined together in the body in a way that enables them to bend and move -> inflammation of the knee joint 2. a place where two or more parts of an object are joined together, especially to form a corner -> a joint between two lengths of copper 3. a piece of roast meat -> a joint of beef 4. a place where people meet to eat, drink, dance, etc., especially one that is cheap -> a fast-food joint 5. a cigarette containing marijuana (= an illegal drug) 6. to look carefully around a building in order to plan how to steal things from it at a later time 7. pushed out of its correct position 8. not working or behaving in the normal way 9. to upset or annoy somebody, especially by not giving them enough attention chung

journal

noun [/ˈdʒɜːrnl/] 1. a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession -> a scientific/an academic journal 2. used in the title of some newspapers -> the Wall Street Journal 3. a written record of the things you do, see, etc. every day -> He kept a journal of his travels across Asia. tạp chí

journey

noun [/ˈdʒɜːrni/] 1. an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart -> They went on a long train journey across India. 2. a long and often difficult process of personal change and development -> I was excited by the character's journey in the film. hành trình

jump

noun [/dʒʌmp/] 1. an act of jumping -> If I catch you cheating, you’ll be for the high jump. 2. a barrier like a narrow fence that a horse or a runner has to jump over in a race or competition -> to do a parachute jump 3. a sudden increase in amount, price or value 4. a large or sudden change 5. a sudden movement caused by shock or surprise 6. to be going to be severely punished 7. used to tell somebody in a rude way to go away 8. to keep your advantage over somebody, especially your competitors, by taking action before they do or by making sure you know more than they do nhảy

junction

noun [/ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/] 1. the place where two or more roads or railway lines meet -> It was near the junction of City Road and Old Street. 2. a place where two or more cables, rivers or other things meet or are joined -> a telephone junction box giao lộ

jurisdiction

noun [/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃn/] 1. the authority that an official organization has to make legal decisions about somebody/something -> The English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants. 2. an area or a country in which a particular system of laws has authority -> Practice varies between different European jurisdictions. quyền hạn

just

adjective [/dʒʌst/] 1. that most people consider to be morally fair and reasonable -> a just decision/law/society 2. people who are just 3. appropriate in a particular situation -> a just reward/punishment chỉ

king

noun [/kɪŋ/] 1. the male ruler of an independent state that has a royal family -> the kings and queens of England 2. a person, an animal or a thing that is thought to be the best or most important of a particular type -> the king of comedy 3. used in compounds with the names of animals or plants to describe a very large type of the thing mentioned -> a king penguin 4. the most important piece used in the game of chess, that can move one square in any direction 5. a playing card with the picture of a king on it 6. a very large amount of money 7. the person considered to be the best, most famous or successful in a particular place or area of activity nhà vua

lab

noun [/læb/] 1. a laboratory -> a computer/research lab phòng thí nghiệm

labour

noun [/ˈleɪbər/] 1. work, especially physical work -> Writing the book was a labour of love. 2. a task or period of work -> manual labour (= work using your hands) 3. the people who work or are available for work in a country or company -> He was so exhausted from the day's labours that he went straight to bed. 4. the period of time or the process of giving birth to a baby 5. the British Labour Party 6. a hard task that you do because you want to, not because it is necessary nhân công

lake

noun [/leɪk/] 1. a large area of water that is surrounded by land -> We swam in the lake. hồ

land

verb [/lænd/] 1. to come down through the air onto the ground or another surface -> You landed on your feet, getting such a well-paid job with so little experience. 2. to control a plane and bring it down to the ground -> The plane landed safely. 3. to arrive somewhere in a plane or a boat -> The troops were landed by helicopter. 4. to put somebody/something on land from an aircraft, a boat, etc. 5. to come down somewhere after jumping, falling or being thrown 6. to arrive somewhere and cause difficulties that have to be dealt with 7. to succeed in getting a job, etc., especially one that a lot of other people want 8. to catch a fish and bring it out of the water on to the land 9. to score a penalty (4) or conversion (3) 10. to be lucky in finding yourself in a good situation, or in getting out of a difficult situation 11. to succeed in hitting somebody/something đất

landing

noun [/ˈlændɪŋ/] 1. an act of bringing an aircraft or a spacecraft down to the ground after a journey -> a perfect/smooth/safe landing 2. the area at the top of a set of stairs where you arrive before you go into an upstairs room or move onto another set of stairs -> Go up to the first-floor landing and it’s the door on the right. 3. an act of bringing soldiers to land in an area that is controlled by the enemy 4. a flat wooden platform on the water where boats let people get on and off, and load and unload goods đổ bộ

lap

noun [/læp/] 1. the top part of your legs that forms a flat surface when you are sitting down -> There's only one seat so you'll have to sit on my lap. 2. one journey from the beginning to the end of a track used for running, etc. -> the fastest lap on record 3. a section of a journey, or of a piece of work, etc. -> They're off on the first lap of their round-the-world tour. 4. to make something the responsibility of another person 5. somebody has the opportunity to do something pleasant without having made any effort 6. if the result of something is in the lap of the gods, you do not know what will happen because it depends on luck or things you cannot control 7. in easy, comfortable conditions, and enjoying the advantages of being rich lòng

last

noun [/læst/] 1. the person or thing that comes or happens after all other similar people or things -> Sorry I'm late—am I the last? 2. the only part or items that remain of something -> These are the last of our apples. 3. the latest -> That was the last I heard of him. 4. the least likely -> Known for their self-sufficiency, fishermen would be the last to admit to mental strain. 5. after much delay, effort, etc.; in the end 6. to die 7. from beginning to end; during the whole time 8. to hear/see somebody/something for the last time 9. used to give the most recent news you have about somebody/something 10. the one before the last one 11. until the last possible moment, especially until death cuối cùng

lately

adverb [/ˈleɪtli/] 1. recently; in the recent past -> Have you seen her lately? gần đây

latter

noun [/ˈlætər/] 1. the second of two things or people mentioned -> He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. sau này

laugh

noun [/læf/] 1. the sound you make when you think that something is funny or silly -> to give a laugh 2. an occasion or thing that is good fun -> Come to the karaoke night—it should be a good laugh. 3. a person who is fun to be with -> Paula's a good laugh, isn't she? 4. a lot of fun 5. to do something for fun or as a joke 6. to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid 7. to find something funny cười

lazy

adjective [/ˈleɪzi/] 1. unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible -> He was not stupid, just lazy. 2. not involving much energy or activity; slow and relaxed -> We spent a lazy day on the beach. 3. showing a lack of effort or care -> a lazy piece of work 4. moving slowly -> the lazy river lười

leader

noun [/ˈliːdər/] 1. a person who leads a group of people, especially the head of a country, an organization, etc. -> party/world leaders 2. a person or thing that is the best, or in first place in a race, business, etc. -> She was among the leaders of the race from the start. 3. the most important violin player in an orchestra 4. an important article in a newspaper that expresses the editor's opinion about an item of news or an issue; in the US also a comment on radio or television that expresses the opinion of the station or network lãnh đạo

leadership

noun [/ˈliːdərʃɪp/] 1. the state or position of being a leader -> a leadership role/position 2. the ability to be a leader or the qualities a good leader should have -> Strong leadership is needed to captain the team. 3. a group of leaders of a particular organization, etc. -> The party leadership is/are divided. Khả năng lãnh đạo

leaflet

noun [/ˈliːflət/] 1. a printed sheet of paper or a few printed pages that are given free to advertise or give information about something -> We picked up a few leaflets on local places of interest. tờ rơi

least

adverb [/liːst/] 1. to the smallest degree -> He always turns up just when you least expect him. 2. not less than -> She may be slow but at least she's reliable. 3. used to add a positive comment about a negative situation -> You could at least listen to what he says. 4. even if nothing else is true or you do nothing else -> They seldom complained—officially at least. 5. used to limit or make what you have just said less definite 6. used when mentioning the last person or thing of a group, in order to say that they are not less important than the others 7. a bad situation will pass or be forgotten most quickly if nothing more is said about it 8. the best thing to do is say as little as possible about something 9. (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something 10. especially ít nhất

left

noun [/left/] 1. the left side or direction -> Take the next road on the left. 2. the first, second, etc. road on the left side -> Take the first left. 3. a turn to the left -> Take a left onto Route 130. 4. political groups who support the ideas and beliefs of socialism; the part of a political party whose members are most in favour of social change -> The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. 5. a hard hit that is made with your left hand -> He hit him with two sharp lefts. bên trái

lemon

noun [/ˈlemən/] 1. a yellow citrus fruit with juice that has a bitter, sharp taste. Slices of lemon and lemon juice are used in cooking and drinks. -> Add a squeeze of lemon juice. 2. lemon juice or a drink made from lemon 3. a pale yellow colour 4. a thing that cannot be used because it does not work as it should 5. a stupid person chanh vàng

lethal

adjective [/ˈliːθl/] 1. causing or able to cause death -> She had been given a lethal dose of poison. 2. causing or able to cause a lot of harm or damage -> You and that car—it's a lethal combination! gây chết người

liberal

noun [/ˈlɪbərəl/] 1. a person who understands and respects other people’s opinions and behaviour, especially when they are different from their own 2. a person who supports political, social or religious change and the more equal sharing of wealth -> He liked to think of himself as a liberal. 3. a person who supports individual freedom and rights, democracy and free enterprise (= businesses competing against each other with little government control) -> As a liberal, I treasure individual freedom. 4. a member of the British Liberal Party in the past, or of a Liberal Party in another country tự do

lie

verb [/laɪ/] 1. to say or write something that you know is not true -> You could see from his face that he was lying. 2. to say something that is not true at all 3. to get yourself into or out of a situation by lying nói dối

lift

verb [/lɪft/] 1. to raise somebody/something or be raised to a higher position or level -> The children never lift a finger to help around the house. 2. to take hold of somebody/something and move them/it to a different position -> I lifted the lid of the box and peered in. 3. to transport people or things by air -> The survivors were lifted to safety by helicopter. 4. to give somebody/something the ability to escape from a difficult situation -> The best way to lift nations out of poverty is through trade. 5. to remove or end controls or limits 6. to become or make somebody more cheerful 7. to rise and disappear 8. to steal something 9. to use somebody’s ideas or words without asking permission or without saying where they come from 10. to dig up vegetables or plants from the ground 11. to make the amount or level of something greater; to become greater in amount or level 12. to do nothing to help somebody thang máy

preposition [/laɪk/] 1. similar to somebody/something -> She's wearing a dress like mine. 2. used to ask somebody’s opinion of somebody/something -> What's it like studying in Spain? 3. in the same way as somebody/something -> Students were angry at being treated like children. 4. for example -> anti-utopian novels like ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘1984’ 5. used to show what is usual or typical for somebody -> It's just like her to tell everyone about it. 6. used to give a number or an amount that is more accurate than one previously mentioned 7. better; more acceptable 8. used to give what you think is a better description of something 9. used to say that somebody has done something annoying, silly, etc. giống

likewise

adverb [/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/] 1. the same; in a similar way -> He voted for the change and he expected his colleagues to do likewise. 2. also -> Her second marriage was likewise unhappy. 3. used to show that you feel the same towards somebody or about something -> ‘Let me know if you ever need any help.’ ‘Likewise.’ tương tự như vậy

limb

noun [/lɪm/] 1. an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing -> an artificial limb 2. having the type of limbs mentioned -> long-limbed 3. a large branch of a tree 4. not supported by other people 5. to risk being killed or injured in order to do something 6. to attack somebody very violently chân tay

limit

verb [/ˈlɪmɪt/] 1. to stop something from increasing beyond a particular amount or level -> measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions 2. to stop yourself or somebody from having, using or doing more than a particular amount or number of something -> You can use any material available—why limit yourself? giới hạn

listen

verb [/ˈlɪsn/] 1. to pay attention to somebody/something that you can hear -> Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? 2. used to tell somebody to take notice of what you are going to say -> Listen, there's something I have to tell you. 3. to take notice of what somebody says to you so that you follow their advice or believe them -> I tried to warn her, but she wouldn't listen. Nghe

listener

noun [/ˈlɪsənər/] 1. a person who listens -> a good listener (= somebody who you can rely on to listen with attention or sympathy) 2. a person listening to a radio programme or podcast -> radio listeners người nghe

literacy

noun [/ˈlɪtərəsi/] 1. the ability to read and write -> a campaign to promote adult literacy 2. knowledge or skills in a specific area -> financial/health literacy trình độ học vấn

literally

adverb [/ˈlɪtərəli/] 1. in a literal way -> The word ‘planet’ literally means ‘wandering body’. 2. used to emphasize the truth of something that may seem surprising -> There are literally hundreds of prizes to win. 3. used to emphasize a word or phrase, even if it is not actually true in a literal sense -> I literally jumped out of my skin. theo đúng nghĩa đen

little

pronoun [/ˈlɪtl/] 1. used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a small amount’, ‘some’ -> a little milk/sugar/tea 2. used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘not much’ -> There was little doubt in my mind. 3. slowly; gradually nhỏ bé

lively

adjective [/ˈlaɪvli/] 1. full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic -> an intelligent and lively young woman 2. full of interest or excitement -> a lively bar 3. strong and definite -> a lively shade of pink 4. busy and active -> They do a lively trade in souvenirs and gifts. sống động

liver

noun [/ˈlɪvər/] 1. a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile -> liver disease 2. the liver of some animals that is cooked and eaten -> liver and onions gan

living

adjective [/ˈlɪvɪŋ/] 1. alive now -> all living things 2. used for living rather than working in -> The workers' living quarters were cramped and uncomfortable. 3. used or practised now -> living languages (= those still spoken) 4. to hit somebody very hard several times and hurt them very much 5. to show by your actions or qualities that a particular fact is true 6. to frighten somebody very much 7. at a time, or during the time, that is remembered by people still alive cuộc sống

lock

verb [/lɑːk/] 1. to fasten something with a lock; to be fastened with a lock -> The company has locked horns with the unions over proposed pay cuts. 2. to put something in a safe place and lock it -> Did you lock the door? 3. to become or make something become fixed in one position and unable to move 4. to be involved in a difficult situation, an argument, etc. 5. to be held very tightly by somebody 6. to use a code or password to prevent data on a phone or computer from being changed or looked at by somebody without permission 7. to get involved in an argument with somebody khóa

log

noun [/lɔːɡ/] 1. a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree -> logs for the fire 2. an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane -> The captain keeps a log. 3. a written or digital record of activity on a computer or phone line -> I checked the server's error logs. 4. a logarithm (= any of a series of numbers set out in lists that make it possible to work out problems by adding and subtracting instead of multiplying and dividing) 5. very easy or very easily 6. to sleep very well nhật ký

lonely

adjective [/ˈləʊnli/] 1. unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to -> She lives alone and often feels lonely. 2. sad and spent alone -> all those lonely nights at home watching TV 3. where only a few people ever come or visit -> a lonely beach cô đơn

long

adjective [/lɔːŋ/] 1. measuring or covering a great length or distance, or a greater length or distance than usual -> There's a list of repairs as long as your arm. 2. used for asking or talking about particular lengths or distances -> She had long dark hair. 3. lasting or taking a great amount of time or more time than usual -> How long is the River Nile? 4. used for asking or talking about particular periods of time -> I'm tired. It's been a long day. 5. seeming to last or take more time than it really does because, for example, you are very busy or not happy 6. covering all or most of your legs or arms 7. travelling a great distance 8. travelling too far so that it goes out of play 9. having a lot of a particular quality 10. a long vowel is pronounced for a longer time than other vowels 11. very long 12. not longer than the particular time given 13. after a long time 14. by a great amount 15. to have known each other for a long time 16. to last a long time 17. to help very much/a little in achieving something 18. to have made a lot of progress 19. to need to make a lot of progress before you can achieve something 20. used to say that there is no definite answer to a question 21. relating to a longer period in the future 22. used to describe what will happen a long, short, etc. time in the future 23. it makes no real difference which of two possible choices you make 24. used to say that the reasons for something are complicated and you would prefer not to give all the details 25. to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem 26. used when you are telling somebody the essential facts about something or what effect it will have, without explaining all the details 27. the power and/or authority of something 28. (to have) an unhappy or disappointed expression 29. old or too old 30. an attempt or a guess that is not likely to be successful but is worth trying 31. used when you are saying that you will get to the point of what you are saying quickly, without including all the details 32. used to say hello to somebody you have not seen for a long time 33. not nearly; not at all 34. to consider a problem or possibility very carefully and without hurrying 35. to consider what is likely to happen or be important over a long period of time rather than only considering the present situation dài

look

noun [/lʊk/] 1. an act of looking at somebody/something -> If looks could kill, she thought, seeing the expression that came over his face when he saw her, she’d be dead on the pavement. 2. an act of trying to find something/somebody -> Here, have a look at this. 3. an act of examining a problem or situation carefully -> She has her father's good looks. 4. an expression in your eyes or face 5. the way somebody/something looks; the appearance of somebody/something 6. a person’s appearance, especially when the person is attractive 7. a fashion; a style 8. to look at somebody in a way that shows you are annoyed with them 9. used to describe the very angry or unpleasant way somebody is/was looking at you 10. to consider a problem or possibility very carefully and without hurrying Nhìn

look

verb [/lʊk/] 1. to turn your eyes in a particular direction -> ‘Can I help you?’ ‘I'm just looking, thank you.’ 2. to try to find somebody/something -> Look closely and tell me what you see. 3. to pay attention to something -> That photograph doesn't look like her at all. 4. to seem; to appear -> It looks like rain (= it looks as if it's going to rain). 5. to have a particular appearance 6. to seem likely to happen or be true 7. to face a particular direction 8. used in a shop to say that you are not ready to buy something 9. to try to find ways of doing something 10. to be considered bad behaviour or bad manners 11. to show that something bad might happen 12. to show success or that something good might happen 13. used to protest about something 14. used to give an example that proves what you are saying or makes it clearer 15. used to say that something is exactly what somebody needs and so they do not need to consider any other options 16. to look at somebody in a careful or critical way 17. to (not) have your normal healthy appearance 18. to become more and more successful 19. not attractive 20. judging by the appearance of somebody/something Nhìn

lost

adjective [/lɔːst/] 1. unable to find your way; not knowing where you are -> We always get lost in London. 2. that cannot be found or brought back -> I'm still looking for that lost file. 3. that cannot be obtained; that cannot be found or created again -> Piracy is costing film studios millions in lost revenues. 4. unable to deal successfully with a particular situation -> I felt so lost after my mother died. 5. unable to understand something because it is too complicated -> They spoke so quickly I just got lost. 6. there is still some hope of making a bad situation better 7. to be so surprised, confused, etc. that you do not know what to say 8. to be giving all your attention to something so that you do not notice what is happening around you 9. to be not understood or noticed by somebody 10. to be giving all your attention to something so that you do not notice what is happening around you 11. a rude way of telling somebody to go away, or of refusing something 12. to stop expecting to find somebody alive 13. to do something quickly or very often because you wish you had started doing it sooner 14. they do not like each other mất

love

verb [/lʌv/] 1. to have very strong feelings of liking and caring for somebody -> Well, time to love you and leave you. 2. to like or enjoy something very much -> I love you. 3. used to say that you would very much like something -> Come on Rory, the kids would love to hear you sing. 4. used to say that you must go, although you would like to stay longer yêu

lovely

adjective [/ˈlʌvli/] 1. beautiful; attractive -> She looked particularly lovely that night. 2. very pleasant; wonderful -> ‘Can I get you anything?’ ‘A cup of tea would be lovely.’ 3. very kind, generous and friendly -> Her mother was a lovely woman. 4. used when you are emphasizing that something is good because of the quality mentioned đáng yêu

low

adjective [/ləʊ/] 1. not high or tall; not far above the ground -> Morale among teachers is at a low ebb. 2. at or near the bottom of something -> a low wall/building/table 3. not high at the neck -> The reservoir was low after the long drought. 4. below the usual or average amount, level or value -> Our supplies are running low (= we only have a little left). 5. below the usual water level 6. having a reduced amount or not enough of something 7. below the usual or expected standard 8. below other people or things in importance or status 9. not very good 10. not high; not loud 11. weak or depressed; with very little energy 12. not honest 13. not bright 14. if a vehicle is in low gear, it travels at a slower speed in relation to the speed of the engine 15. produced with the tongue in the lowest possible position 16. in a poor state; worse than usual 17. to lose your wealth or your high position in society 18. the amount of attention somebody/something has from the public 19. if somebody is laid low by/with an injury or illness, they feel very weak and are unable to do much 20. people who are not respected at all because they are not honest, moral or important at all thấp

loyalty

noun [/ˈlɔɪəlti/] 1. the quality of being constant in your support of somebody/something -> Can I count on your loyalty? 2. a strong feeling that you want to support and be loyal to somebody/something -> a case of divided loyalties (= with strong feelings of support for two different causes, people, etc.) lòng trung thành

lunch

noun [/lʌntʃ/] 1. a meal eaten in the middle of the day -> She's gone to lunch. 2. behaving in a strange or confused way 3. used to say that it is not possible to get something for nothing bữa trưa

magic

noun [/ˈmædʒɪk/] 1. the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things -> Do you believe in magic? 2. the art of doing tricks that seem impossible in order to entertain people -> He earns extra money doing magic at children's parties. 3. a special quality or ability that somebody/something has, that seems too wonderful to be real -> dance and music which capture the magic of India 4. to perform or behave in a way that is attractive or interesting, or that makes somebody behave in a particular way ảo thuật

mainland

noun [/ðə ˈmeɪnlənd/] 1. the main area of land of a country or region, not including any islands near to it -> a boat to/from the mainland đất liền

mainstream

noun [/ˈmeɪnstriːm/] 1. the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they are shared by most people; the people whose ideas and opinions are most accepted -> His radical views place him outside the mainstream of American politics. Xu hướng

maintain

verb [/meɪnˈteɪn/] 1. to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc. -> to maintain law and order/standards/a balance/control 2. to keep a building, a machine, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly -> The house is large and difficult to maintain. 3. to support somebody/something over a long period of time by giving money, paying for food, etc. -> Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. 4. to keep stating that something is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it -> The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. duy trì

major

adjective [/ˈmeɪdʒər/] 1. very large or important -> a major road 2. serious -> Never mind—it's not major. 3. based on a scale (= a series of eight notes) in which the third note is two whole tones / steps higher than the first note -> the key of D major 4. related to somebody’s main subject of study in college lớn lao

major

noun [/ˈmeɪdʒər/] 1. an officer of fairly high rank in the army or the US air force -> Major Smith 2. the main subject or course of a student at college or university -> Her major is French. 3. a student studying a particular subject as the main part of their course -> She's a French major. 4. a major organization or competition -> The output of the big five oil majors has fallen in recent years. 5. the major leagues lớn lao

mandatory

adjective [/ˈmændətɔːri/] 1. required by law -> The offence carries a mandatory life sentence. bắt buộc

manifest

verb [/ˈmænɪfest/] 1. to show something clearly, especially a feeling, an attitude or a quality -> Social tensions were manifested in the recent political crisis. 2. to appear or become easy to notice -> The symptoms of the disease manifested themselves ten days later. rõ ràng

manufacturing

noun [/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/] 1. the business or industry of producing goods in large quantities in factories, etc. -> Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. chế tạo

manuscript

noun [/ˈmænjuskrɪpt/] 1. a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed -> an unpublished/original manuscript 2. a very old book or document that was written by hand before printing was invented -> medieval illuminated manuscripts bản thảo

map

verb [/mæp/] 1. to make a map of an area -> an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped 2. to discover or give information about something, especially the way it is arranged or organized -> It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. bản đồ

margin

noun [/ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/] 1. the empty space at the side of a written or printed page -> the left-hand/right-hand margin 2. the amount of time, or number of votes, etc. by which somebody wins something -> He won by a narrow margin. 3. the difference between the cost of buying or producing something and the price that it is sold for -> What are your average operating margins? 4. an extra amount of something such as time, space, money, etc. that you include in order to make sure that something is successful -> a safety margin 5. the extreme edge or limit of a place -> the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean 6. the part that is not included in the main part of a group or situation -> people living on the margins of society 7. an amount that is added to a basic wage, paid for special skill or responsibility lề

marketing

noun [/ˈmɑːrkɪtɪŋ/] 1. the activity of presenting, advertising and selling a company’s products or services in the best possible way -> a marketing campaign/strategy tiếp thị

marriage

noun [/ˈmærɪdʒ/] 1. the legal relationship between two people who are married to each other -> a happy/an unhappy marriage 2. the state of being married -> They don't believe in marriage. 3. the ceremony in which two people marry each other -> Their marriage took place in a local church. 4. a combination of two things -> The new collection is a marriage of fashion and technology. 5. when somebody is related to you by marriage, they are married to somebody in your family, or you are married to somebody in their family 6. permission to marry somebody, especially a woman kết hôn

married

adjective [/ˈmærid/] 1. having a husband or wife -> a married man/woman 2. connected with marriage -> Are you enjoying married life? 3. very involved in something so that you have no time for other activities or interests -> My brother is married to his job. đã cưới

martial

adjective [/ˈmɑːrʃl/] 1. connected with fighting or war võ thuật

mask

noun [/mæsk/] 1. something that you wear over your face to hide it, or to frighten or entertain other people -> The robbers wore stocking masks. 2. something that you wear over part or all of your face in order to protect it -> a surgical/gas mask 3. a thick cream made of various substances that you put on your face and neck in order to improve the quality of your skin -> a face mask 4. a manner or an expression that hides your true character or feelings -> He longed to throw off the mask of respectability. mặt nạ

mass

adjective [/mæs/] 1. affecting or involving a large number of people or things -> The world faces the tremendous problem of mass unemployment. khối

massive

adjective [/ˈmæsɪv/] 1. very large, heavy and solid -> a massive rock 2. extremely large or serious -> The government put massive amounts of money into the health service. 3. very successful or important -> This band is going to be massive. to lớn

master

noun [/ˈmæstər/] 1. a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home 2. a person who is in charge of an organization or group -> They lived in fear of their master. 3. a person who is able to control something -> She was no longer master of her own future. 4. a person who shows a lot of skill at something 5. a famous painter who lived in the past 6. a second university degree, or, in Scotland, a first university degree, such as an MA 7. a person who has a master’s degree 8. the owner of an animal, especially a dog or horse 9. a male teacher at a school, especially a private school 10. the captain of a ship that transports goods 11. a version of a recording from which copies are made 12. a title used when speaking to or about a boy who is too young to be called Mr (also used in front of the name on an envelope, etc.) 13. (in the UK) the title of the head of some schools and university colleges 14. a title used for speaking to or about some religious teachers or leaders 15. to be free to make your own decisions rather than being told what to do by somebody else 16. to support two different parties, principles, etc. at the same time bậc thầy

master

verb [/ˈmæstər/] 1. to learn or understand something completely 2. to manage to control an emotion -> She never completely mastered the art of lip-reading. 3. to gain control of an animal or a person bậc thầy

match

noun [/mætʃ/] 1. a sports event where people or teams compete against each other -> He thought he could beat anyone at chess but he’s met his match in Peter. 2. a person who is equal to somebody else in strength, skill, intelligence, etc. -> a football match 3. a person or thing that combines well with somebody/something else 4. a thing that is or looks exactly the same as or very similar to something else 5. a small stick made of wood or cardboard that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc. 6. a marriage or a marriage partner 7. to meet somebody who is equal to or even better than you in strength, skill or intelligence 8. a man who is chosen as having given the best performance in a game of football (soccer), cricket, etc. cuộc thi đấu

matter

noun [/ˈmætər/] 1. used (to ask) if somebody is upset, unhappy, etc. or if there is a problem -> It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. 2. a subject or situation that you must consider or deal with -> What's the matter? Is there something wrong? 3. the present situation, or the situation that you are talking about -> Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. 4. a situation that involves something or depends on something 5. physical substance that everything in the world is made of; not mind or spirit 6. a substance or things of a particular sort 7. used to add a comment on something that you have just said, usually adding something that you think the other person will be interested in 8. used to disagree with something that somebody has just said 9. to be very different 10. to be something serious that you should not joke about 11. used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned 12. used to add a comment on something that you have just said 13. used to say that something will definitely happen, although you are not sure when 14. (as) the usual and correct thing to do 15. only a few hours, minutes, etc. 16. used to describe a situation that is very important or serious 17. something that has been recorded as being true 18. used to say that something is not important 19. used to say that something is always true, whatever the situation is, or that somebody should certainly do something vấn đề

matter

verb [/ˈmætər/] 1. to be important or have an important effect on somebody/something -> ‘I'm afraid I forgot that book again.’ ‘It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).’ vấn đề

maximum

adjective [/ˈmæksɪməm/] 1. as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed -> the maximum amount/number of something tối đa

pronoun [/mi/] 1. the form of I that is used when the speaker or writer is the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be -> Don't hit me. Tôi

means

noun [/miːnz/] 1. an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something -> Email is a highly effective means of communication. 2. the money that a person has -> a man of means (= a rich man) 3. used to say that you are very willing for somebody to have something or do something 4. using dishonest methods if honest ones do not work 5. with the help of something 6. not at all 7. bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive 8. a thing or an action that is not interesting or important in itself but is a way of achieving something else 9. the methods and materials available for doing something có nghĩa

meanwhile

adverb [/ˈmiːnwaɪl/] 1. while something else is happening -> Leave the cake to cool completely. Meanwhile, make the topping. 2. in the period of time between two times or two events -> The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. 3. used to compare two aspects of a situation -> Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. trong khi đó

measure

noun [/ˈmeʒər/] 1. an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim -> He irritated me beyond measure. 2. a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of something; a system or a scale of these units -> safety/austerity measures 3. a standard quantity -> a generous measure of whisky 4. a way of judging or measuring something 5. a sign of the size or the strength of something 6. a particular amount of something, especially a fairly large amount 7. an instrument such as a stick, a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring 8. a written suggestion, especially one for a new law made by the lawmakers of a state 9. one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into, and the notes that are in it 10. very much 11. as an extra amount of something in addition to what has already been done or given 12. the whole of something or less of something than you expect or should have 13. to form an opinion about something, especially somebody’s character or abilities, so that you can deal with them 14. to the greatest possible degree 15. to a great extent 16. to a great extent 17. to a large extent or degree; to some, etc. extent or degree 18. made especially for one person according to particular measurements đo lường

measure

verb [/ˈmeʒər/] 1. to find the size, quantity, etc. of something in standard units 2. to be a particular size, length, amount, etc. -> a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere 3. to judge the importance, value or effect of something -> The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. đo lường

measurement

noun [/ˈmeʒərmənt/] 1. the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something -> the metric system of measurement 2. the size, length or amount of something -> to take somebody’s chest/waist measurement 3. a unit or system of measuring -> A hand is a measurement used for measuring horses. đo đạc

mechanical

adjective [/məˈkænɪkl/] 1. operated by power from an engine -> a mechanical device/toy/clock 2. relating to machines and engines -> mechanical problems/defects 3. done without thinking, like a machine -> a mechanical gesture/response 4. connected with the physical laws of movement and cause and effect (= with mechanics) -> mechanical processes 5. good at understanding how machines work cơ khí

medication

noun [/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/] 1. a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness; treatment involving drugs -> Are you currently taking any medication? thuốc

medium

adjective [/ˈmiːdiəm/] 1. in the middle between a larger and smaller size, amount, length, temperature, etc. -> There are three sizes—small, medium and large. 2. used to describe what will happen a long, short, etc. time in the future trung bình

meet

verb [/miːt/] 1. to be in the same place as somebody by chance and talk to them -> He thought he could beat anyone at chess but he’s met his match in Peter. 2. to come together formally in order to discuss something -> Maybe we'll meet again some time. 3. to come together socially after you have arranged it -> The town needs a space where young people can meet. 4. to go to a place and wait there for a particular person or thing to arrive -> Will you meet me at the airport? 5. to see and know somebody for the first time; to be introduced to somebody 6. to do or satisfy what is needed or what somebody asks for 7. to play, fight, etc. together as opponents in a competition 8. to experience something, often something unpleasant 9. to be received or treated by somebody in a particular way 10. to touch something; to join 11. to pay something 12. to meet somebody who is equal to or even better than you in strength, skill or intelligence 13. to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need 14. if you meet somebody’s eye(s), you look directly at them as they look at you; if two people’s eyes meet, they look directly at each other 15. if a sight meets your eyes, you see it 16. to reach an agreement with somebody by giving them part of what they want 17. to die 18. used to say that two things are so different that they cannot exist together 19. a person or thing is more complicated or interesting than you might think at first 20. the point at which something is tested and you really find out whether it is successful or true gặp

melt

verb [/melt/] 1. to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating -> The snow showed no sign of melting. 2. to become or to make a feeling, an emotion, etc. become gentler and less strong -> The tension in the room began to melt. 3. to become extremely hot -> Today the temperature got up to 36 degrees and it felt like I was melting. 4. used to say that somebody seems to be innocent, kind, etc. when they are not really 5. to be soft and very good to eat tan chảy

merger

noun [/ˈmɜːrdʒər/] 1. the act of joining two or more organizations or businesses into one -> If the merger goes through, thousands of jobs will be lost. sáp nhập

migration

noun [/maɪˈɡreɪʃn/] 1. the movement every year of large numbers of birds or animals from one place to another -> the seasonal migration of blue whales 2. the movement of people to a new country or area in order to find work or better living conditions -> migration from rural to urban areas 3. the act of moving programs, etc. from one computer system to another; the fact of changing from one computer system to another di cư

mild

adjective [/maɪld/] 1. not severe or strong -> a mild form of the disease 2. not very cold, and therefore pleasant -> the mildest winter since records began 3. not great or extreme -> mild irritation/amusement/disapproval 4. not strong, spicy or bitter -> a fairly mild flavour 5. gentle and kind; not usually getting angry or violent -> a mild woman, who never shouted nhẹ

million

number [/ˈmɪljən/] 1. 1 000 000 -> a population of half a million 2. a very large amount -> I still have a million things to do. 3. to look/feel extremely good 4. a person or thing that is very unusual or special triệu

mind

noun [/maɪnd/] 1. the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel -> At the back of my mind was a small, warning voice, telling me it was wrong. 2. your ability to think and reason; your intelligence; the particular way that somebody thinks -> the conscious/subconscious mind 3. a person who is very intelligent -> to have a brilliant/good/keen mind 4. your thoughts, interest, etc. 5. your ability to remember things 6. if a thought, etc. is at the back of your mind, you are aware of it but it is not what you are mainly thinking about 7. to be something that only exists in somebody’s imagination 8. to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that… 9. to be extremely bored, etc. 10. if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you 11. if something is etched on your mind, heart, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you 12. to be unable to decide what you think about somebody/something, or whether to do something or not 13. to think very hard about one particular thing 14. to think very hard about or put a lot of effort into one particular thing 15. to have the same opinion about somebody/something 16. to be unable to think or behave in a reasonable way, especially because of extreme shock or worry 17. to be extremely worried, etc. 18. to produce a very strong feeling of pleasure or shock 19. if something boggles the mind or the mind boggles at it, it is so unusual that people find it hard to imagine or accept 20. to remember somebody/something 21. to remind you of somebody/something 22. to make yourself think about something that happened in the past 23. to change a decision or an opinion 24. an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc. 25. to refuse to think about something as a possibility 26. if something comes/springs to mind, you suddenly remember or think of it 27. to come into your mind 28. to tell somebody that you think their behaviour is bad or are angry with them 29. used to say that you and another person must both be very clever because you have had the same idea or agree about something 30. used to say that you think you will do something, although you are not sure 31. used to say that you think that what somebody has done is bad and should do something about it, although you probably will not 32. to be thinking of somebody/something, especially for a particular job, etc. 33. to intend to do something 34. to have a very bad memory; to forget things easily 35. to have your own opinion and make your own decisions without being influenced by other people 36. to be willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions 37. (not) thinking clearly; (not) able to make sensible decisions 38. to have very clear and definite ideas about what you want to do 39. to become mentally ill 40. to decide something 41. a close understanding between people with similar ideas, especially when they meet to do something or meet for the first time 42. the use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems 43. your imagination 44. to give no attention to somebody/something 45. not responsible for your actions because of a mental illness 46. if somebody/something is on your mind, you are thinking and worrying about them/it a lot 47. to become or make somebody aware of new ideas or experiences 48. used to say somebody will quickly be forgotten when they are no longer with you 49. to make somebody think and worry about it all the time 50. to try to forget about something unpleasant 51. to make somebody think of somebody/something; to remind somebody of somebody/something 52. to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something 53. to decide you want to achieve something and give this all your attention 54. to stop thinking about somebody/something; to deliberately forget somebody/something 55. if something slips your mind, you forget it or forget to do it 56. to say exactly what you think, in a very direct way 57. to be remembered for a long time 58. to make you forget about something unpleasant for a short time 59. in my opinion 60. a particular way of thinking about things tâm trí

mine

pronoun [/maɪn/] 1. of or belonging to the person writing or speaking -> That's mine. 2. my home -> Let's go back to mine after the show. của tôi

miner

noun [/ˈmaɪnər/] 1. a person who works in a mine taking out coal, gold, diamonds, etc. -> Rescuers are trying to save miners trapped underground after a gas explosion. thợ mỏ

minimal

adjective [/ˈmɪnɪml/] 1. very small in size or amount; as small as possible -> The work was carried out at minimal cost. tối thiểu

minimum

adjective [/ˈmɪnɪməm/] 1. the smallest that is possible or allowed; extremely small -> a minimum charge/price tối thiểu

minimum

noun [/ˈmɪnɪməm/] 1. the smallest or lowest amount that is possible, required or recorded -> The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. 2. an extremely small amount -> He passed the exams with the minimum of effort. tối thiểu

minority

noun [/maɪˈnɔːrəti/] 1. the smaller part of a group; less than half of the people or things in a large group -> Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. 2. a small group within a community or country that is different because of race, religion, language, etc. -> the rights of ethnic/racial minorities 3. the state of being under the age at which you are legally an adult -> When his minority ended he had to fight to reclaim his property. 4. to form less than half of a large group 5. to be the only person to have a particular opinion or to vote a particular way thiểu số

misery

noun [/ˈmɪzəri/] 1. great physical or mental pain -> Fame brought her nothing but misery. 2. very poor living conditions -> The vast majority of the population lives in utter misery. 3. something that causes great physical or mental pain -> the miseries of unemployment 4. a person who is always unhappy and complaining -> Don't be such an old misery! 5. to behave in a way that makes somebody else feel very unhappy 6. to kill a creature because it has an illness or injury that cannot be treated 7. to stop somebody worrying by telling them something that they are anxious to know khốn khổ

miss

verb [/mɪs/] 1. to be or arrive too late for something -> My heart missed a beat when I saw who it was. 2. to fail to be or go somewhere -> If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. 3. to fail to do something -> The sale prices were too good to miss. 4. to not take the opportunity to do something 5. to fail to hit, catch, reach, etc. something 6. to fail to hear, see or notice something 7. to fail to understand something 8. to feel sad because you can no longer see somebody or do something that you like 9. to notice that somebody/something is not where they/it should be 10. to avoid something unpleasant 11. to not work correctly because the petrol does not burn at the right time 12. used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of fear, excitement, etc. 13. used to say that somebody notices every opportunity to gain an advantage 14. to succeed/fail in achieving or guessing something 15. to be unable to take advantage of something because you are too late 16. to make a mistake cô

mission

noun [/ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/] 1. that cannot exist or be done; not possible -> almost/virtually/nearly impossible 2. very difficult to deal with -> I've been placed in an impossible position. 3. a thing that is or seems impossible -> to attempt the impossible 4. a difficult or impossible task Sứ mệnh

mob

noun [/mɑːb/] 1. a large crowd of people, especially one that may become violent or cause trouble -> an angry/unruly mob 2. a group of people who are similar in some way -> All the usual mob were there. 3. the people involved in organized crime; the Mafia 4. a group of animals -> a mob of cattle 5. a group of strong, often violent people employed to do something such as protect somebody đám đông

mobile

noun [/ˈməʊbl/] 1. a mobile phone -> Call me on my mobile. 2. the internet when it is accessed on mobile phones -> the rise/importance/growth of mobile 3. a decoration made from wire, etc. that is hung from the ceiling and that has small objects hanging from it which move when the air around them moves -> A colourful mobile moved gently above the baby's cot. di động

mode

noun [/məʊd/] 1. a particular way of doing something; a particular type of something -> a mode of communication 2. the way in which a piece of equipment is set to perform a particular task -> Switch the camera into the automatic mode. 3. a particular way of feeling or behaving -> to be in holiday mode 4. a particular style or fashion in clothes, art, etc. -> a pop video made by a director who really understands the mode 5. a set of notes in music that form a scale -> major/minor mode 6. the value that appears most frequently in a series of numbers cách thức

model

verb [/ˈmɑːdl/] 1. to create a copy or description of an activity, a situation, etc. so that you can study it before dealing with the real thing 2. to represent something, especially in a diagram -> The program can model a typical home page for you. 3. to shape clay, etc. in order to make something -> This finite set of data can be modelled by a growth curve. 4. to wear clothes in order to show them to people who might want to buy them 5. to work as a model for an artist or in the fashion industry 6. to set an example of behaviour that you want other people to copy người mẫu

modify

verb [/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/] 1. to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose -> Patients are taught how to modify their diet. 2. to make something less extreme -> She refused to modify her behaviour. 3. a word, such as an adjective or adverb, that modifies another word or group of words describes it or limits its meaning in some way -> In ‘walk slowly’, the adverb ‘slowly’ modifies the verb ‘walk’. biến đổi

moment

noun [/ˈməʊmənt/] 1. a very short period of time -> Could you wait a moment, please? 2. an exact point in time -> We're busy at the moment (= now). 3. a good time for doing something; an opportunity -> I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. 4. a particular time in somebody's life, or in the course of an event or the development of something -> That was one of the happiest moments of my life. 5. very soon 6. not long in advance; without warning or time for preparation 7. now, at the present time 8. to be popular for a short time (used about something that is not usually popular) 9. to not act normally for a short time, for example when you forget where you are or what you are doing 10. to have a short argument or romantic exchange 11. for now; for a short time 12. to have short times that are better, more interesting, etc. than others 13. completely mentally involved in what you are doing or experiencing 14. used to ask somebody to wait for a short time 15. the latest possible time before an important event 16. as soon as… 17. a time when somebody/something is tested, or when important decisions are made 18. certainly not; not at all 19. very important 20. famous, important and talked about a lot now 21. suddenly, without planning in advance 22. the best time to do something in order for it to be successful 23. to wait for a short time 24. used when you have just noticed or remembered something, or had a sudden idea chốc lát

monitor

noun [/ˈmɑːnɪtər/] 1. a screen that shows information from a computer; a television screen used to show particular kinds of information -> The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. 2. a piece of equipment used to check or record something -> He was lying there hooked up to a heart monitor. 3. a person whose job is to check that something is done fairly and honestly, especially in a foreign country -> UN monitors declared the referendum fair. 4. a student in a school who performs special duties, such as helping the teacher -> He was a star pupil and the class monitor. 5. a large tropical lizard (= a type of reptile) -> A large monitor lizard, prehistoric in its beauty, stared at us. màn hình

monk

noun [/mʌŋk/] 1. a member of a religious group of men who often live apart from other people in a monastery and who do not marry or have personal possessions -> Benedictine/Buddhist monks nhà sư

monkey

noun [/ˈmʌŋki/] 1. an animal with a long tail, that climbs trees and lives in hot countries. There are several types of monkey and they are related to apes and humans. -> Like humans, apes and monkeys live in complex social groupings. 2. a child who is active and likes playing tricks on people -> Come here, you cheeky little monkey! 3. £500 4. if you say that it is brass monkeys or brass monkey weather, you mean that it is very cold weather 5. to free yourself of something that causes you worry or difficulty 6. used to say, in a way that is not very polite, that you do not care about something, or are not at all interested in it 7. to make somebody seem stupid con khỉ

month

noun [/mʌnθ/] 1. any of the twelve periods of time into which the year is divided, for example May or June -> The months of July and August are the hottest. 2. a period of about 30 days, for example, 3 June to 3 July -> The baby is three months old. 3. a long time, especially a period of several months -> He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. 4. a person or thing that is very popular at a particular time 5. used to emphasize that something will never happen or will take a very long time tháng

monthly

adjective [/ˈmʌnθli/] 1. happening once a month or every month -> a monthly meeting/visit/magazine 2. paid, calculated or legally acceptable for one month -> a monthly salary of £1 000 hàng tháng

moral

noun [/ˈmɔːrəl/] 1. standards or principles of good behaviour, especially in matters of sexual relationships -> Young people these days have no morals. 2. a practical lesson that a story, an event or an experience teaches you -> The moral of the story is always stick to what you do best. có đạo đức

adverb [/mɔːr/] 1. used to form the comparative of most adjectives and adverbs with two or more syllables -> She was far more intelligent than her sister. 2. to a greater degree than something else; to a greater degree than usual -> I like the film more than the book. 3. again -> Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? 4. at a rate that keeps increasing 5. used to show that two things change to the same degree 6. almost 7. approximately 8. used to add a point that is even more important hơn

determiner [/mɔːr/] 1. a larger number or amount of -> I want some more! 2. continuing to become larger in number or amount hơn

most

adverb [/məʊst/] 1. used to form the superlative of most adjectives and adverbs of two or more syllables -> the most boring/beautiful part 2. to the greatest degree -> What did you enjoy (the) most? 3. very; extremely; completely -> It was most kind of you to meet me. 4. almost -> I go to the store most every day. hầu hết

most

determiner [/məʊst/] 1. the largest in number or amount -> Who do you think will get (the) most votes? 2. more than half of somebody/something; almost all of somebody/something -> I like most vegetables. 3. not more than 4. mostly; usually 5. to gain as much advantage, pleasure, etc. as you can from somebody/something hầu hết

most

pronoun [/ˈmeni/] 1. used with plural nouns and verbs, especially in negative sentences or in more formal English, to mean ‘a large number of’. Also used in questions to ask about the size of a number, and with ‘as’, ‘so’ and ‘too’. -> We don't have very many copies left. 2. used with a plural verb to mean ‘most people’ -> a government which improves conditions for the many 3. used with a singular noun and verb to mean ‘a large number of’ -> Many a good man has been destroyed by drink. 4. used to show surprise that the number of people or things involved is so large 5. to be slightly drunk 6. used to show that something happens often hầu hết

mother

noun [/ˈmʌðər/] 1. a female parent of a child or animal; a person who is acting as a mother to a child -> I want to buy a present for my mother and father. 2. the title of a woman who is head of a convent (= a community of nuns) 3. when you were very young 4. used to emphasize that something is very large, unpleasant, important, etc. 5. a difficult new problem forces people to think of a solution to it 6. very much older than somebody (especially used to suggest that a romantic or sexual relationship between the two people is not appropriate) mẹ

motion

noun [/ˈməʊʃn/] 1. the act or process of moving or the way something moves -> What was Newton's first law of motion? 2. a particular movement made usually with your hand or your head, especially to communicate something -> At a single motion of his hand, the room fell silent. 3. a formal proposal that is discussed and voted on at a meeting -> to table/put forward a motion 4. an act of emptying the bowels; the waste matter that is emptied from the bowels 5. to do or say something because you have to, not because you really want to 6. to start something moving cử động

motive

noun [/ˈməʊtɪv/] 1. a reason for doing something -> There seemed to be no motive for the murder. động cơ

mouth

noun [/maʊθ/] 1. the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening -> The news spread by word of mouth. 2. a person considered only as somebody who needs to be provided with food -> She opened her mouth to say something. 3. the place where a river joins the sea -> a rather crude-mouthed individual 4. the entrance or opening of something 5. a particular way of speaking 6. having the type or shape of mouth mentioned 7. having a particular way of speaking 8. if you say somebody is all mouth, you mean that they talk a lot about doing something, but are, in fact, not brave enough to do it 9. having rich parents 10. used to say that somebody seems to be innocent, kind, etc. when they are not really 11. because people tell each other and not because they read about it 12. unhappy and depressed 13. to have a mass of small bubbles in and around its mouth, especially because it is sick or angry 14. to be very angry 15. given by somebody who is directly involved and therefore likely to be accurate 16. to be bad at keeping secrets 17. to talk too much, especially about your own abilities and achievements 18. somebody feels nervous or frightened about something 19. to not talk about something to somebody because it is a secret or because it will upset or annoy them 20. to make you feel upset or ashamed afterwards 21. to spend all the money you earn on basic needs such as food without being able to save any money 22. to refuse or criticize something that is given to you for nothing 23. used when you realize that you have said something that you should not have said 24. to be soft and very good to eat 25. used when a small child has just said something that seems very wise or clever 26. to say or do something that upsets, offends or embarrasses somebody 27. to support what you say by doing something practical; to show by your actions that you really mean something 28. to suggest that somebody has said something when in fact they have not 29. to talk too much, in a way that is not sensible 30. to talk about something in a way that shows that you are too proud of it 31. to talk about something that is private or secret 32. a rude way of telling somebody to be quiet or stop talking 33. to take away somebody’s job so that they are no longer able to earn enough money to live 34. to say what somebody else was going to say 35. to be careful what you say in order not to offend somebody or make them angry miệng

moving

adjective [/ˈmuːvɪŋ/] 1. causing strong, often sad, feelings about somebody/something -> a deeply moving experience 2. changing from one place or position to another -> the moving parts of a machine di chuyển

much

adverb [/mʌtʃ/] 1. to a great degree -> Thank you very much for the flowers. 2. although 3. and certainly not 4. used to say that something is even better/worse nhiều

musician

noun [/mjuˈzɪʃn/] 1. a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job -> a jazz/rock/classical musician nhạc sĩ

mutual

adjective [/ˈmjuːtʃuəl/] 1. used to describe feelings that two or more people have for each other equally, or actions that affect two or more people equally -> mutual respect/understanding 2. shared by two or more people -> We met at the home of a mutual friend. qua lại

myself

pronoun [/maɪˈself/] 1. used when the speaker or writer is also the person affected by an action -> I cut myself on a knife. 2. used to emphasize the fact that the speaker is doing something -> I'll speak to her myself. 3. alone; without anyone else 4. without help 5. for the speaker or writer alone to have or use; not shared riêng tôi

name

verb [/neɪm/] 1. to give a name to somebody/something -> He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). 2. to say the name of somebody/something -> The victim has not yet been named. 3. to state something exactly -> Name your price. 4. to choose somebody for a job or position -> I had no hesitation in naming him (as) captain. 5. to publish the names of people or organizations who have done something wrong or illegal 6. to give the names of the people involved in something, especially something wrong or illegal tên

namely

adverb [/ˈneɪmli/] 1. used to introduce more exact and detailed information about something that you have just mentioned -> We need to concentrate on our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30. cụ thể là

narrow

adjective [/ˈnærəʊ/] 1. measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length -> Stray dogs wander the steep narrow lanes of the old town. 2. only just achieved or avoided -> a narrow victory 3. limited in variety or numbers -> The shop sells only a narrow range of goods. 4. limited in a way that ignores important issues or the opinions of other people -> narrow interests 5. limited in meaning; exact -> I am using the word ‘education’ in the narrower sense. 6. the honest and morally acceptable way of living chật hẹp

native

noun [/ˈneɪtɪv/] 1. a person who was born in a particular country or area -> a native of New York 2. a person who lives in a particular place, especially somebody who has lived there a long time -> You can always tell the difference between the tourists and the natives. 3. a word used in the past by Europeans to describe a person who lived in a place originally, before white people arrived there -> disputes between early settlers and natives 4. an animal or a plant that lives or grows naturally in a particular area -> The kangaroo is a native of Australia. tự nhiên

naval

adjective [/ˈneɪvl/] 1. connected with the navy of a country -> a naval base/officer/battle hải quân

navigation

noun [/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃn/] 1. the skill or the process of planning a route for a ship or other vehicle and taking it there -> an expert in navigation 2. the movement of ships or aircraft -> the right of navigation through international waters 3. the way that you move around a website or the internet when you are looking for information -> The site was redesigned to improve navigation. dẫn đường

near

adverb [/nɪr/] 1. at a short distance away -> A bomb exploded somewhere near. 2. a short time away in the future -> The exams are drawing near. 3. almost -> a near-perfect performance 4. as accurately as 5. used to say that an amount is so nearly correct that the difference does not matter 6. used to say that something is so nearly true that the difference does not matter 7. far from; not at all 8. almost; almost completely 9. used to comment on something that was almost successful but in fact failed gần

nearby

adverb [/ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/] 1. a short distance from somebody/something; not far away -> They live nearby. gần đó

need

noun [/niːd/] 1. a situation when something is necessary or must be done -> to satisfy/meet/fulfil a need 2. a strong feeling that you want somebody/something or must have something -> to fulfil an emotional need 3. the things that somebody requires in order to live in a comfortable way or achieve what they want -> First we will assess your financial needs. 4. the state of not having enough food, money or support -> The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. 5. a great and desperate need for something 6. a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend) 7. if necessary nhu cầu

needle

noun [/ˈniːdl/] 1. a small thin piece of steel that you use for sewing, with a point at one end and a hole for the thread at the other -> I've been on pins and needles all week waiting for the results. 2. a long thin piece of plastic or metal with a point at one end that you use for knitting. You usually use two together. -> a needle and thread 3. a very thin, pointed piece of steel used on the end of a syringe for putting a drug into somebody’s body, or for taking blood out of it 4. a thin piece of metal on a scientific instrument that moves to point to the correct measurement or direction 5. the thin, hard, pointed leaf of a pine tree 6. the very small pointed piece of metal that touches a record that is being played in order to produce the sound 7. (to be) very anxious or excited while you are waiting to find out something or see what will happen 8. a thing that is almost impossible to find cây kim

negative

adjective [/ˈneɡətɪv/] 1. bad or harmful 2. containing a word such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc. -> The crisis had a negative effect on trade. 3. expressing the answer ‘no’ 4. considering only the bad side of something/somebody; having no enthusiasm or hope 5. not showing any evidence of a particular substance or medical condition 6. containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by an electron 7. less than zero 8. showing light and shade, or colours, in the opposite way to the original tiêu cực

neighbourhood

noun [/ˈneɪbərhʊd/] 1. a district or an area of a town; the people who live there -> We grew up in the same neighbourhood. 2. the area that you are in or the area near a particular place -> We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. 3. approximately; not exactly hàng xóm

nervous

adjective [/ˈnɜːrvəs/] 1. anxious about something or afraid of something -> I felt really nervous before the interview. 2. easily worried or frightened -> She was a thin, nervous girl. 3. connected with the body’s nerves and often affecting you mentally or emotionally -> a nervous condition/disorder/disease 4. to be very easily frightened; to be very nervous lo lắng

net

adjective [/net/] 1. a net amount of money is the amount that remains when nothing more is to be taken away -> a net profit of £500 2. the net weight of something is the weight without its container or the material it is wrapped in -> 450 gms net weight 3. final, after all the important facts have been included -> The net result is that small shopkeepers are being forced out of business. mạng lưới

network

noun [/ˈnetwɜːrk/] 1. a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together -> a rail/road/canal network 2. a closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information, etc. -> They have one of the most efficient distribution networks in Europe. 3. a number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared -> The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. 4. a group of radio or television stations in different places that are connected and that broadcast the same programmes at the same time -> the four big US television networks 5. the situation in many British companies, government departments and branches of the armed forces where people give jobs to former students of the school or university that they went to mạng

noun [/nekst/] 1. a person or thing that is next -> One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. Kế tiếp

nonetheless

adverb [/ˌnʌnðəˈles/] 1. despite this fact -> The book is too long but, nonetheless, informative and entertaining. dù sao đi nữa

not

adverb [/nɑːt/] 1. used with be, do or have to form the negative of verbs; used to form the negative of modal verbs like can or must -> She did not/didn’t see him. 2. used to give the following word or phrase a negative meaning, or to reply in the negative -> He warned me not to be late. 3. used after hope, expect, believe, etc. to give a negative reply -> ‘Will she be there?’ ‘I hope not.’ 4. used to show a negative possibility -> I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. 5. used to say that you do not want something or will not allow something -> ‘Some more?’ ‘Not for me, thanks.’ 6. even less than -> She was standing not three feet in front of me. 7. used to suggest that the opposite of the following word or phrase is true -> This could all happen in the not too distant future (= soon). 8. used to emphasize the opposite of a statement -> Well, that sounds like a fun evening—not! 9. used for emphasis to mean ‘no thing or person’ 10. used to politely accept thanks or to agree to something 11. used to emphasize that something else is also true 12. used to state that you are not suggesting something không

notebook

noun [/ˈnəʊtbʊk/] 1. a small book of plain paper for writing notes in -> The police officer wrote the details down in his notebook. 2. a small book for students to write their work in 3. a small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried sổ tay

notify

verb [/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/] 1. to formally or officially tell somebody about something -> Competition winners will be notified by post. thông báo

novel

noun [/ˈnɑːvl/] 1. a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary -> to write/publish/read a novel 2. the type of literature that novels represent -> The novel is the most adaptable of all literary forms. cuốn tiểu thuyết

nowadays

adverb [/ˈnaʊədeɪz/] 1. at the present time, in contrast with the past -> Nowadays most kids prefer going online to reading books. Ngày nay

number

noun [/ˈnʌmbər/] 1. a word or symbol that represents an amount or a quantity -> painting by numbers 2. used before a figure to show the position of something in a series -> Think of a number and multiply it by two. 3. a set of figures that is used to identify something or communicate by phone, etc. 4. a quantity of people or things 5. a group or quantity of people 6. the version of a magazine, etc. published on a particular day, in a particular month, etc. 7. a song or dance, especially one of several in a performance 8. a thing, such as a dress or a car, that is admired 9. the form of a word, showing whether one or more than one person or thing is being talked about 10. following a set of simple instructions identified by numbers 11. following closely the accepted rules for doing something 12. an easy job; a pleasant situation that other people would like 13. to do something that will harm somebody/something, especially when it feels like it is done deliberately, from a desire to hurt (even if this is not actually the case) 14. to know what somebody is really like and what they plan to do 15. the time has come when you will die or lose everything 16. a way of considering an activity, etc. that considers only the number of people doing something, things achieved, etc., not with who or what they are 17. a person who does the same job as you in another organization 18. being in a group makes you safer and makes you feel more confident 19. being in a group gives you more power 20. the combined power, strength or influence of a group con số

numerous

adjective [/ˈnuːmərəs/] 1. existing in large numbers -> He has been late on numerous occasions. nhiều

nursery

noun [/ˈnɜːrsəri/] 1. a place where young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a day nursery or nursery school -> Her youngest child is at nursery now. 2. a room in a house where a baby sleeps 3. a room in a house where young children can play 4. a place where young plants and trees are grown for sale or for planting somewhere else vườn ươm

nursing

noun [/ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/] 1. the job or skill of caring for people who are sick or injured -> a career in nursing điều dưỡng

nutrition

noun [/nuˈtrɪʃn/] 1. the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy -> advice on diet and nutrition 2. food that is needed to grow and be healthy -> A feeding tube gives her nutrition and water. dinh dưỡng

obesity

noun [/əʊˈbiːsəti/] 1. the quality or fact of being very fat, in a way that is not healthy -> Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease. béo phì

obey

verb [/əˈbeɪ/] 1. to do what you are told or expected to do -> to obey a command/an order/rules/the law tuân theo

object

noun [/ˈɑːbdʒɪkt/] 1. a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive -> everyday objects such as cups and saucers 2. a person or thing that somebody desires, studies, pays attention to, etc. -> He felt he was nothing more to her than an object of desire. 3. an aim or a purpose -> Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. 4. a noun, noun phrase or pronoun that refers to a person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb (called the direct object), or that the action is done to or for (called the indirect object) 5. money is not something that needs to be considered, because there is plenty of it available sự vật

objection

noun [/əbˈdʒekʃn/] 1. a reason why you do not like or are opposed to something; a statement about this -> I'd like to come too, if you have no objection. sự phản đối

objective

adjective [/əbˈdʒektɪv/] 1. not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts -> an objective assessment of the situation 2. existing outside the mind; based on facts that can be proved -> objective reality 3. the objective case is the one which is used for the object of a sentence khách quan

objective

noun [/əbˈdʒektɪv/] 1. something that you are trying to achieve -> the primary/principal/key objective 2. the lens in a telescope or microscope that is nearest to the object being looked at khách quan

observation

noun [/ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/] 1. the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something -> Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. 2. a comment, especially based on something you have seen, heard or read -> May I make a personal observation? quan sát

observe

verb [/əbˈzɜːrv/] 1. to see or notice somebody/something -> Have you observed any changes lately? 2. to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them -> He observes keenly, but says little. 3. to make a remark -> She observed that it was getting late. 4. to obey rules, laws, etc. -> Will the rebels observe the ceasefire? 5. to celebrate festivals, birthdays, etc. -> Do they observe Christmas? quan sát

obtain

verb [/əbˈteɪn/] 1. to get something, especially by making an effort -> to obtain information/data/results 2. to exist -> These conditions no longer obtain. đạt được

obvious

adjective [/ˈɑːbviəs/] 1. easy to see or understand -> I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. 2. that most people would think of or agree to -> She was the obvious choice for the job. 3. not interesting, new or showing imagination; unnecessary because it is clear to everyone -> The ending was pretty obvious. rõ ràng

obviously

adverb [/ˈɑːbviəsli/] 1. used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or agree with -> Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. 2. used to say that a particular situation or fact is easy to see or understand -> He was obviously upset. rõ ràng

odd

adjective [/ɑːd/] 1. strange or unusual -> At school he was always the odd man out. 2. strange or unusual in the way mentioned -> They're very odd people. 3. that cannot be divided exactly by the number two 4. happening or appearing occasionally; not happening often 5. of no particular type or size; various 6. not with the pair or set that it belongs to; not matching 7. available; that somebody can use 8. approximately or a little more than the number mentioned 9. a person or thing that is different from others or does not fit easily into a group or set 10. a person who is slightly strange or crazy số lẻ

odds

noun [/ɑːdz/] 1. the degree to which something is likely to happen -> The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed). 2. something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve something -> They secured a victory in the face of overwhelming odds. 3. the connection between two numbers that shows how much money somebody will receive if they win a bet -> odds of ten to one (= ten times the amount of money that has been bet by somebody will be paid to them if they win) 4. to disagree with somebody about something 5. to be different from something, when the two things should be the same 6. you are unlikely to succeed because the conditions are not good for you 7. you are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage 8. used to say that something is not important 9. more money than you would normally expect tỷ lệ cược

preposition [/əv/] 1. belonging to somebody; relating to somebody -> a friend of mine 2. belonging to something; being part of something; relating to something -> the lid of the box 3. coming from a particular background or living in a place -> a woman of Italian descent 4. relating to or showing somebody/something -> a story of passion 5. used to say what somebody/something is, consists of or contains -> the city of Dublin 6. used with measurements and expressions of time, age, etc. -> 2 kilos of potatoes 7. used to show somebody/something belongs to a group, often after some, a few, etc. -> some of his friends 8. used to show the position of something/somebody in space or time -> just north of Detroit 9. used after nouns formed from verbs. The noun after ‘of’ can be either the object or the subject of the action. -> the arrival of the police (= they arrive) 10. used after some verbs before mentioning somebody/something involved in the action -> to deprive somebody of something 11. used after some adjectives before mentioning somebody/something that a feeling relates to -> to be proud of something 12. used to give your opinion of somebody’s behaviour -> It was kind of you to offer. 13. used when one noun describes a second one -> Where's that idiot of a boy (= the boy that you think is stupid)? 14. used before a noun to say that something is very surprising 15. used to express anger của

off

adverb [/ɔːf/] 1. used to say that something has been removed or become separated -> He's had his beard shaved off. 2. not connected or functioning -> The water is off. 3. away from a place; at a distance in space or time -> I called him but he ran off. 4. away from work or duty -> She's off today. 5. starting a race -> They're off (= the race has begun). 6. taken from the price -> shoes with $20 off 7. no longer going to happen; cancelled -> The wedding is off. 8. no longer available or being served -> Sorry, the duck is off. 9. behind or at the sides of the stage in a theatre 10. to be in a better or worse situation 11. to have a particular amount of something 12. used to say how much money somebody has 13. from time to time; now and again tắt

offer

verb [/ˈɔːfər/] 1. to say that you are willing to give something to somebody -> Josie had offered her services as a guide. 2. to say that you are willing to do something for somebody -> The kids offered to do the dishes. 3. to make something available for sale or use -> The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. 4. to provide the opportunity for something; to provide access to something -> The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. 5. to show that you are ready to resist or attack somebody/something -> Universities offered little resistance to these changes. 6. to give something to God -> We offered up our prayers for the men's safe return. 7. to have something available that somebody wants 8. to hold out your hand for somebody to shake lời đề nghị

moment

monitor

monk

noun [/mʌŋk/] 1. a member of a religious group of men who often live apart from other people in a monastery and who do not marry or have personal possessions -> Benedictine/Buddhist monks nhà sư

monkey

month

monthly

moral

determiner [/mɔːr/] 1. a larger number or amount of -> I want some more! 2. continuing to become larger in number or amount hơn

most

mother

motion

motive

noun [/ˈməʊtɪv/] 1. a reason for doing something -> There seemed to be no motive for the murder. động cơ

mouth

moving

much

adverb [/mʌtʃ/] 1. to a great degree -> Thank you very much for the flowers. 2. although 3. and certainly not 4. used to say that something is even better/worse nhiều

musician

noun [/mjuˈzɪʃn/] 1. a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job -> a jazz/rock/classical musician nhạc sĩ

mutual

myself

name

namely

narrow

native

naval

adjective [/ˈneɪvl/] 1. connected with the navy of a country -> a naval base/officer/battle hải quân

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