Part 4 Flashcards
inflict
verb
[/ɪnˈflɪkt/]
1. to make somebody/something suffer something unpleasant
-> They inflicted a humiliating defeat on the home team.
gây thiệt
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
info
noun
[/ˈɪnfəʊ/]
1. information
-> For more info, click here.
2. connected with information
-> an infosheet
thông tin
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
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
cơ sở hạ tầng
inhabitant
noun
[/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/]
1. a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
-> the oldest inhabitant of the village
cư dân
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
like
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