Part 4 Flashcards by Dat Bui

verb
[/laɪk/]
1. to find somebody/something pleasant, attractive or of a good enough standard; to enjoy something
-> She’s nice. I like her.
2. used with would or should as a polite way to say what you want or to ask what somebody wants
-> Would you like a drink?
3. to prefer to do something; to prefer something to be made or to happen in a particular way
-> At weekends I like to sleep late.
4. used in negative sentences to mean ‘to be unwilling to do something’
-> I didn’t like to disturb you.
5. to want
-> Do what you like—I don’t care.
6. if you like something on social media, a news website, a blog, etc. you show that you agree with it or that you think it is good by clicking a special button
-> By the next morning, over twenty of my friends had liked my new profile picture.
7. used to emphasize that something bad has happened to you and you want some sympathy
8. used to politely agree to something or to suggest something
9. used when you express something in a new way or when you are not confident about something
10. used to protest that something that has been said is not true or fair
11. used to say that you hope or believe that something is true
12. used to say that something is very good or you enjoy it

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limitation

noun
[/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/]
1. the act or process of limiting or controlling somebody/something
-> They would resist any limitation of their powers.
2. a rule, fact or condition that limits something
-> to impose limitations on imports
3. a limit on what somebody/something can do or how good they or it can be
-> This technique is useful but it has its limitations.

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limited

adjective
[/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/]
1. not very great in amount or extent
-> We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
2. having a particular limit of time, numbers, etc.
-> This offer is for a limited period only.

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line

noun
[/laɪn/]
1. a long, thin mark on a surface
-> All these costs are above the line and directly hit profits.
2. a long, thin mark on the ground to show the limit or border of something, especially of a playing area in some sports
-> a straight/solid/dotted/dashed line
3. a mark like a line on somebody’s skin that people usually get as they get older
-> The first to cross the line wins the race.
4. a row of people or things next to each other or behind each other
-> He has fine lines around his eyes.
5. a queue of people
-> Don’t give me that line about having to work late again.
6. a phone connection; a particular phone number
7. a railway track or other transport route; a section of a transport system or route
8. the direction that somebody/something is moving or located in
9. a route from one place to another especially when it is used for a particular purpose
10. a row of words on a page or the empty space where they can be written; the words of a song or poem or other piece of writing
11. the words spoken by an actor in a play or film
12. a punishment in which a child has to write out a particular sentence a number of times
13. a remark, especially when somebody says it to achieve a particular purpose
14. a long piece of rope, string, etc., especially when it is used for a particular purpose
15. a pipe or thick wire that carries water, gas or electricity from one place to another
16. an imaginary limit or border between one place or thing and another
17. the division between one area of thought or behaviour and another or between one group of people and another
18. an attitude or a belief, especially one that somebody states publicly
19. a method or way of doing or thinking about something
20. a series of people, things or events that follow one another in time
21. a series of people in order of importance
22. the edge, outline or shape of somebody/something
23. a system of making something, in which the product moves from one worker to the next until it is finished
24. a type or area of business, activity or interest
25. a type of product
26. a company that provides transport for people or goods
27. a row or series of military defences where the soldiers are fighting during a war
28. an amount of cocaine that is spread out in a thin line, ready to take
29. connected with the income that a company receives and the costs it has to pay in its daily business, which affect the profit it makes
30. connected with advertising in the mass media
31. at some point during an activity or a process
32. in the way that is mentioned
33. similar to the way or thing that is mentioned
34. used to say that people or groups have shown which side they intend to support in an argument or contest that is going to begin
35. to be working or functioning
36. to be in a position where you can be shot at
37. to be in a position where people can criticize or blame you
38. connected with unusual costs or income that a company pays or receives, that are not part of its daily business and are taken away or added after calculating profits
39. connected with advertising by means of direct mail, email, social media, events, etc.
40. connected with a section at the end of an online article or blog post where readers can put comments
41. to behave or make somebody/something behave in the same way as other people or how they should behave
42. to do something that is not considered to be acceptable behaviour
43. to go to the front of a line of people without waiting for your turn
44. to say that something is finished and not worth discussing any more
45. (to reach) the point at which something can no longer continue in the same way
46. strong control or discipline
47. completely
48. in a position that forms a straight line with something
49. likely to get something
50. while doing a job
51. similar to something or so that one thing is closely connected with another
52. to tell somebody clearly what you think, especially when they will not like what you say
53. (to establish) a clear limit to what you will do or accept
54. (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something
55. at risk
56. not forming a straight line
57. different from something
58. behaving in a way that is not acceptable or right
59. to behave in a way that people think is not acceptable
60. to tell somebody a story or make an excuse that is not true
61. to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated
62. to sign a document to show that you have agreed to buy something or do something
63. to behave badly or break the rules
64. to say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say or do, even if you do not share the same opinions, etc.
65. to be in a difficult or dangerous situation where you could easily make a mistake

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list

noun
[/lɪst/]
1. a series of names, items, figures, etc., especially when they are written or printed
-> The guest list includes numerous celebrities.
2. the fact of a ship leaning to one side
-> The ship had a noticeable list to the starboard side.
3. to be so ill that you may die; to no longer be very ill

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list

verb
[/lɪst/]
1. to write a list of things in a particular order
-> We were asked to list our ten favourite songs.
2. to mention or include somebody/something in a list
-> Key benefits are listed in Table 1.
3. to be put or put something in a list of things for sale
-> This laptop lists at $500.
4. to make shares in a company available for trading on a stock exchange
-> The company will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
5. to lean to one side
-> She began to list dangerously and the order was given to abandon ship.

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live

adjective
[/laɪv/]
1. living; not dead
2. sent out while the event is actually happening, not recorded first and broadcast later
-> live animals
3. given or made when people are watching, not recorded
-> The club has live music most nights.
4. made at a live performance, not in a recording studio
-> a live recording made at Wembley Arena
5. connected to a source of electrical power
6. still able to explode or light; ready for use
7. live coals are burning or are still hot and red
8. live yogurt still contains the bacteria needed to turn milk into yogurt
9. of interest or importance at the present time
10. functioning correctly, so that it is connected to another document or page on the internet
11. a person who is lively and full of energy

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living

noun
[/ˈlɪvɪŋ/]
1. money to buy the things that you need in life
-> She earns her living as a freelance journalist.
2. a way or style of life
-> the pressures of daily living
3. people who are alive now
-> the living and the dead
4. (especially in the past) a position in the Church as a priest and the income and house that go with this
5. alive; not sleeping; no longer ill

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load

noun
[/ləʊd/]
1. something that is being carried (usually in large amounts) by a person, vehicle, etc.
-> Get a load of that dress!
2. the total amount of something that something can carry or contain
-> The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads.
3. the amount of weight that is pressing down on something
-> a busload of tourists
4. a large number or amount of people or things; plenty
5. used to emphasize that something is wrong, stupid, bad, etc.
6. an amount of work that a person or machine has to do
7. a feeling of responsibility or worry that is difficult to deal with
8. the amount of electrical power that is being supplied at a particular time
9. used to tell somebody to look at or listen to somebody/something

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located

adjective
[/ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/]
1. if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there
-> a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago

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location

noun
[/ləʊˈkeɪʃn/]
1. a place where something happens or exists; the position of something
-> a honeymoon in a secret location
2. a place outside a film studio where scenes of a film are made
-> A mountain in the Rockies became the location for a film about Everest.
3. the act of finding the position of somebody/something
-> Location of a suitable site may take some time.
4. a position or an address in computer memory
-> A domain name is the location of your website on the internet.

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lock

noun
[/lɑːk/]
1. a device that keeps a door, window, box, etc. shut, usually needing a key to open it
-> He sold the business lock, stock and barrel.
2. a device that prevents a vehicle, machine or piece of equipment from being used
-> She turned the key in the lock.
3. a feature on a computer or mobile phone that prevents somebody from accessing it without a code
-> I had the steering wheel on full lock (= I had turned it as far as it would turn).
4. a state in which the parts of a machine, etc. do not move
5. the amount that the front wheels can be turned in one direction or the other in order to turn the vehicle
6. a section of canal or river with a gate at either end, in which the water level can be changed so that boats can move from one level of the canal or river to another
7. a few hairs that hang or lie together on your head
8. a person’s hair
9. a player in the second row of the scrum
10. total control of something
11. including everything
12. to open a lock without a key, using something such as a piece of wire
13. locked up safely somewhere; in prison

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logo

noun
[/ˈləʊɡəʊ/]
1. a printed design or symbol that a company or an organization uses as its special sign
-> All over the world there are red and white paper cups bearing the company logo.

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long

adverb
[/lɔːŋ/]
1. for a long time
-> Have you been here long?
2. a long time before or after a particular time or event
-> He retired long before the war.
3. used after a noun to emphasize that something happens for the whole of a particular period of time
-> We had to wait all day long.
4. only if
5. since; to the extent that
6. for (such) a long time
7. used to tell somebody not to be too proud of their present success; in the end another person may be more successful
8. used to say that something is going to take a long time to explain
9. used to say that you hope somebody/something will live or last for a long time
10. used to say that something that was possible or true before, is not now
11. goodbye

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long-term

adverb
[/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/]
1. over a long period of time
-> to benefit/affect somebody long-term

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long-time

adjective
[/ˈlɔːŋ taɪm/]
1. having been the particular thing mentioned for a long time
-> his long-time colleague

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low

adverb
[/ləʊ/]
1. in or into a low position, not far above the ground
-> I’ve searched high and low for my purse.
2. in or into a position near the bottom of something
-> to crouch/bend low
3. at a level below what is usual or expected
4. not high; not loudly
5. everywhere
6. to try not to attract attention to yourself
7. to have such low moral standards that you do something very bad
8. to drop your moral standards far enough to do something bad or unpleasant

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luxury

adjective
[/ˈlʌkʃəri/]
1. expensive and of very high quality
-> a luxury hotel/car/apartment

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mad

adjective
[/mæd/]
1. very stupid; not at all sensible
-> You must be mad to risk it.
2. having a mental illness that makes somebody unable to think or behave normally
-> They realized that he had gone mad.
3. very angry
-> He got mad and walked out.
4. liking something/somebody very much; very interested in something
-> He’s always been mad about kids.
5. done without thought or control; wild and excited
-> The crowd made a mad rush for the exit.
6. suffering from rabies
-> A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog.
7. great
-> Love him or hate him, the man’s got mad skills.
8. very angry
9. very fast, hard, much, etc.
10. with crazy ideas or behaviour; very silly
11. liking something/somebody very much; very interested in something
12. completely crazy

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magazine

noun
[/ˈmæɡəziːn/]
1. a type of large thin book with a paper cover that you can buy every week or month, containing articles, photographs, etc., often on a particular topic; a similar collection of articles, etc. that appears regularly online
-> a weekly/monthly magazine
2. a radio or television programme that is about a particular topic
-> a regional news magazine on TV
3. the part of a gun that holds the bullets before they are fired
-> He took the machine gun and a spare magazine.
4. a room or building where weapons, explosives and bullets are stored
-> Those buildings are ammunition magazines.

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magic

adjective
[/ˈmædʒɪk/]
1. having or using special powers to make impossible things happen or seem to happen
-> a magic spell/charm/potion
2. having a special quality that makes something seem wonderful
-> It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years.
3. very good or a lot of fun
-> ‘What was the trip like?’ ‘Magic!’

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magical

adjective
[/ˈmædʒɪkl/]
1. containing magic; used in magic
-> magical powers
2. wonderful; extremely pleasant
-> a truly magical feeling

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magnitude

noun
[/ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/]
1. the great size or importance of something; the degree to which something is large or important
-> We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
2. the degree to which a star is bright
-> The star varies in brightness by about three magnitudes.
3. the size of an earthquake
-> The quake reached a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale.

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mail

verb
[/meɪl/]
1. to send something to somebody using the postal system
-> Don’t forget to mail that letter to your mother.
2. to send a message to somebody by email
-> Please mail us at the following email address.

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main

adjective [/meɪn/] 1. being the largest or most important of its kind -> Be careful crossing the main road. 2. with the hope of using a particular situation in order to gain some advantage for yourself chủ yếu

mainly

adverb [/ˈmeɪnli/] 1. more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something -> They eat mainly fruit and nuts. 2. in most cases; used to talk about the largest part of a group of people or things -> Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. chủ yếu

mall

noun [/mɔːl/] 1. a large building or covered area that has many shops, restaurants, etc. inside it -> Let's go to the mall. trung tâm mua sắm

man

noun [/mæn/] 1. an adult male human -> The crowd rose to their feet as one man. 2. humans as a group, both male and female -> a good-looking young man 3. a person, either male or female -> All men must die. 4. humans from a particular period of history -> early/modern/Prehistoric man 5. a man who comes from the place mentioned or whose job or interest is connected with the thing mentioned 6. a man who likes or who does the thing mentioned 7. a man who works for or supports a particular organization, comes from a particular town, etc. 8. a soldier or a male worker who obeys the instructions of a person of higher rank 9. a man who comes to your house to do a job 10. used for addressing a male person 11. used for addressing a male person in an angry or impatient way 12. a person's husband, boyfriend or male partner 13. a person who is strong and brave or has other qualities that some people think are typically male 14. a group or person that is thought to be in authority or control, especially the police or white people in government 15. a male servant 16. one of the figures or objects that you play with in a game such as chess 17. with everyone doing or thinking the same thing at the same time; in agreement 18. to please everyone by changing your attitudes or opinions to suit different people 19. to be understood or used in different ways by different people 20. to be the best or most suitable person to do a particular job, etc. 21. to be strong or brave enough 22. to act or think independently, not following others or being ordered 23. people must take care of themselves and not give or expect any help 24. a man who is respected in a particular profession that he has been involved in for a long time 25. with a lot of force or energy 26. to make a young man develop and become more adult 27. a man who frequently goes to fashionable parties, clubs, theatres, etc. 28. a man/woman who likes the same things or has the same opinions as you 29. from when somebody was young to when they were old or older 30. an average or ordinary person, either male or female 31. a religious man, especially a priest or a clergyman 32. a man who is chosen as having given the best performance in a game of football (soccer), cricket, etc. 33. the man who is the best at a particular point in time 34. a person with many skills 35. a man/woman who understands and supports ordinary people 36. a rich and powerful man or woman 37. a person with a lot of experience of life, who is not easily surprised or shocked 38. a way of describing a dog 39. a person’s home is a place where they can be private and safe and do as they like 40. a man who is more popular with men than with women 41. between two men who are treating each other honestly and equally 42. a person who is in danger because their enemies want to harm them 43. the average person 44. a person or thing that is different from others or does not fit easily into a group or set 45. used to say that different people like different things; what one person likes very much, another person does not like at all 46. a person or thing that is similar to but of a lower quality than a particular famous person or thing 47. to show or prove who is brave, skilful, etc. and who is not 48. used to emphasize that something is true of all the people being described 49. a person who is determined or wants something very much will succeed người đàn ông

manage

verb [/ˈmænɪdʒ/] 1. to control or be in charge of a business, a team, an organization, land, etc. 2. to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult -> to manage a business/factory/bank/hotel/soccer team 3. to succeed in achieving or producing something -> In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. 4. to be able to solve your problems, deal with a difficult situation, etc. -> Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? 5. to be able to live or survive without having much money, support, sleep, etc. 6. to use money, time, information, etc. in a sensible way 7. to be able to do something at a particular time 8. to keep somebody/something under control; to be able to deal with somebody/something 9. to control how land is used, so that it is used in a sensible way quản lý

management

noun [/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/] 1. the activity of running and controlling a business or similar organization -> a career in management 2. the people who run and control a business or similar organization -> The management is/are considering closing the factory. 3. the act or skill of dealing with people or situations in a successful way -> classroom management sự quản lý

manager

noun [/ˈmænɪdʒər/] 1. a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop or a similar organization or part of one -> a bank/hotel manager 2. a person who deals with the business affairs of an actor, a musician, etc. -> The comedian is unavailable for comment, according to her manager. 3. a person who trains and organizes a sports team -> the new manager of Italy 4. a person who is good at managing resources -> She's a good manager who never throws any food away. giám đốc

manipulate

verb [/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/] 1. to control or influence somebody/something, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it -> She uses her charm to manipulate people. 2. to control, use or change something with skill -> to manipulate the gears and levers of a machine 3. to move a person’s bones or joints into the correct position vận dụng

many

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 nhiều

map

noun [/mæp/] 1. a drawing or plan of the earth’s surface or part of it, showing countries, towns, rivers, etc. -> a map of France 2. a diagram to show the positions of things over an area -> an electron density map 3. a diagram to show the position of genes on a chromosome -> a physical and genetic map of the entire human genome 4. lacking organization; in a confused state 5. very far away or remote 6. to make somebody/something famous or important 7. to destroy or remove somebody/something completely bản đồ

marathon

noun [/ˈmærəθɑːn/] 1. a long running race of about 42 kilometres or 26 miles -> the London marathon 2. an activity or a piece of work that lasts a long time and requires a lot of effort, concentration, etc. -> The interview was a real marathon. maratông

march

noun [/mɑːrtʃ/] 1. the 3rd month of the year, between February and April -> She was born in March. 2. with crazy ideas or behaviour; very silly bước đều

mark

verb [/mɑːrk/] 1. to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it -> I'm just marking time in this job—I'm hoping to get into journalism. 2. to give marks to students’ work -> The flood level is marked by a white line on the wall. 3. to make a mark on something in a way that damages it or makes it look less good; to become damaged or be made to look less good in this way 4. to show the position of something 5. to celebrate or officially remember an event that you consider to be important 6. to be a sign that something new is going to happen 7. to give somebody/something a particular quality or character 8. used to tell somebody to pay careful attention to something 9. to stay close to an opponent in order to prevent them from getting the ball 10. to pass the time while you wait for something more interesting 11. to make marching movements without moving forwards 12. used to remind somebody of something they should consider in a particular case đánh dấu

marketplace

noun [/ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs/] 1. the activity of competing with other companies to buy and sell goods, services, etc. -> Companies must be able to survive in the marketplace. 2. an open area in a town where a market is held thương trường

marry

verb [/ˈmæri/] 1. to become the husband or wife of somebody; to get married to somebody -> She married a German. 2. to perform a ceremony in which two people get married -> They were married by the local priest. 3. to find a husband or wife for somebody, especially your daughter or son 4. to combine two different things, ideas, etc. successfully -> The music business marries art and commerce. 5. people who marry quickly, without really getting to know each other, may discover later that they have made a mistake 6. to marry a rich person kết hôn

matching

adjective [/ˈmætʃɪŋ/] 1. having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together -> The two sisters wore matching outfits. 2. equal in number or amount; having the same qualities, etc. -> The college will provide matching funds (= equal to the amount already raised) to complete the project. khớp

mathematical

adjective [/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkl/] 1. connected with or involving mathematics -> mathematical calculations/problems/models toán học

mathematics

noun [/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/] 1. the study of numbers and shapes. Branches of mathematics include arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. -> the school mathematics curriculum 2. the process of calculating using numbers -> He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. toán học

maths

noun [/mæθs/] 1. mathematics, especially as a subject in school -> The core subjects are English, maths and science. 2. the process of calculating using numbers -> If my maths is/are right, the answer is 142. 3. to think carefully about something before doing it so that you know all the relevant facts or figures toán học

mayor

noun [/ˈmeɪər/] 1. the head of the government of a town or city, etc., elected by the public -> the Mayor of New York 2. (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) the head of a town, borough or county council, chosen by other members of the council to represent them at official ceremonies, etc. thị trưởng

meal

noun [/miːl/] 1. an occasion when people eat food, especially breakfast, lunch or dinner -> Try not to eat between meals. 2. the food that is eaten at a meal -> Enjoy your meal. 3. grain that has been made into a powder, used as food for animals and for making flour 4. to spend a lot of time, energy, etc. doing something in a way that other people think is unnecessary and/or annoying 5. a good meal that satisfies your hunger bữa ăn

medal

noun [/ˈmedl/] 1. a flat piece of metal, usually like a coin in shape, that is given to the winner of a competition or to somebody who has been brave, for example in war -> to win a gold medal in the Olympics 2. used to say that you admire somebody because they have done something difficult or unpleasant huy chương

media

noun [/ˈmiːdiə/] 1. the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet -> the national/international media phương tiện truyền thông

meditation

noun [/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/] 1. the practice of focusing your mind in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm -> She found peace through yoga and meditation. 2. the activity of thinking deeply about something, especially so that you do not notice the people or things around you -> He was deep in meditation and didn't see me come in. 3. serious thoughts on a particular subject that somebody writes down or speaks -> his meditations on life and art thiền

meeting

noun [/ˈmiːtɪŋ/] 1. an occasion when people come together to discuss or decide something -> A hundred people attended the public meeting. 2. the people at a meeting -> The meeting will discuss how to resolve the ongoing crisis in this region. 3. a situation in which two or more people meet together, because they have arranged it or by chance -> At our first meeting I was nervous. 4. a sports event or set of races, especially for horses -> an athletics meeting 5. an occasion when people, especially Quakers, come together for worship -> Quaker meetings are held here every week. 6. a close understanding between people with similar ideas, especially when they meet to do something or meet for the first time cuộc họp

melody

noun [/ˈmelədi/] 1. a tune, especially the main tune in a piece of music written for several instruments or voices -> a haunting melody 2. a piece of music or a song with a clear or simple tune -> old Irish melodies 3. the arrangement of musical notes in a tune -> a few bars of melody drifted towards us giai điệu

member

noun [/ˈmembər/] 1. a person, an animal or a plant that belongs to a particular group -> a member of the family/community 2. a person, a country or an organization that has joined a particular group, club or team -> party/union members 3. (in the UK) a Member of Parliament -> the Hon. Member for Brent North 4. a person who has been given an honour -> Murray was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to Association Football. 5. a part of the body, especially an arm or a leg 6. a penis. People say ‘member’ to avoid saying ‘penis’. thành viên

memorial

noun [/məˈmɔːriəl/] 1. a statue, stone, etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died -> a war memorial (= in memory of soldiers who died in a war) 2. a thing that will continue to remind people of somebody/something -> The painting will be a lasting memorial to a remarkable woman. 3. a ceremony that is held to remember somebody who has died or an important past event -> a memorial for victims of the air crash Đài kỷ niệm

mental

adjective [/ˈmentl/] 1. connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking -> the mental process of remembering 2. connected with the state of health of the mind or with the treatment of illnesses of the mind -> a mental disorder/illness 3. crazy -> Watch him. He's mental. tâm thần

mention

noun [/ˈmenʃn/] 1. an act of referring to somebody/something in speech or writing -> He made no mention of her work. 2. an act of acknowledging somebody/something as deserving praise -> Phil deserves (a) special mention for all the help he gave us. đề cập đến

mention

verb [/ˈmenʃn/] 1. to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information -> Sorry, I won't mention it again. 2. to refer to somebody/something as being interesting, especially as a possible candidate for a job or position -> His name has been mentioned as a future MP. 3. used as a polite answer when somebody has thanked you for something 4. used to introduce extra information and emphasize what you are saying đề cập đến

mentor

noun [/ˈmentɔːr/] 1. an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience over a period of time -> She was a friend and mentor to many young actors. 2. an experienced person in a company, university, etc. who trains and advises new employees or students -> Regular meetings between mentor and trainee help guide young engineers through their early years. người hướng dẫn

noun [/ˈmenjuː/] 1. a list of the food that is available at a restaurant or to be served at a meal -> May we have the menu? 2. a list of possible choices that are shown on a computer screen -> a pull-down/pop-up menu thực đơn

merchant

noun [/ˈmɜːrtʃənt/] 1. a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods -> a coal/wine merchant 2. a person who sells goods to the public, especially through a store -> The credit cards are accepted by 10 million merchants worldwide. 3. a person who likes a particular activity -> a speed merchant (= somebody who likes to drive fast) 4. a person who predicts that things will go very badly 5. a person who predicts that things will go very badly thương gia

mercy

noun [/ˈmɜːrsi/] 1. a kind or forgiving attitude towards somebody that you have the power to harm or right to punish -> to ask/beg/plead for mercy 2. an event or a situation to be grateful for, usually because it stops something unpleasant -> It's a mercy she wasn't seriously hurt. 3. not able to stop somebody/something harming you because they have power or control over you 4. to be happy that a situation that is bad is not as bad as it could have been 5. to leave somebody/something in a situation that may cause them to suffer or to be treated badly 6. to put yourself in a situation where you must rely on somebody to be kind to you and not harm or punish you nhân từ

mess

noun [/mes/] 1. a dirty or untidy state 2. a situation that is full of problems, usually because of a lack of organization or because of mistakes that somebody has made -> The room was in a mess. 3. a person who is dirty or whose clothes and hair are not tidy -> When my wife left me I was a total mess. 4. a person who has serious problems and is in a bad mental condition 5. the excrement (= solid waste matter) of an animal, usually a dog or cat 6. a lot of something 7. a building or room in which members of the armed forces have their meals sự lộn xộn

methodology

noun [/ˌmeθəˈdɑːlədʒi/] 1. a set of methods and principles used to perform a particular activity -> recent changes in the methodology of language teaching phương pháp luận

middle

adjective [/ˈmɪdl/] 1. in a position in the middle of an object, group of objects, people, etc.; between the beginning and the end of something -> Pens are kept in the middle drawer. 2. (to take/find) an acceptable course of action that avoids two extreme positions ở giữa

midst

noun [/mɪdst/] 1. the middle part of something -> Such beauty was unexpected in the midst of the city. 2. among or with them/us/it/you 3. while something is happening or being done; while you are doing something ở giữa

might

modal verb [/maɪt/] 1. used when showing that something is or was possible -> He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. 2. used as the past tense of may when reporting what somebody has said -> He said he might come tomorrow. 3. used to make a polite suggestion -> You might try calling the help desk. 4. used to ask permission politely -> Might I use your phone? 5. used to ask for information -> How might the plans be improved upon? 6. used to show that you are annoyed about something that somebody could do or could have done -> I think you might at least offer to help! 7. used to say that you are not surprised by something -> I might have guessed it was you! 8. used to emphasize that an important point has been made -> ‘And where is the money coming from?’ ‘You might well ask!’ 9. used to say that something seems the best thing to do in the situation that you are in, although you may not really want to do it 10. used to say that there is no real difference between two things that you might do có thể

mile

noun [/maɪl/] 1. a unit for measuring distance equal to 1 609 metres or 1 760 yards -> a 20-mile drive to work 2. a large area or a long distance -> miles and miles of desert 3. a race over one mile -> He ran the mile in less than four minutes. 4. to be thinking deeply about something and not aware of what is happening around you 5. used to say that if you allow some people a small amount of freedom or power they will see you as weak and try to take a lot more 6. to make a special effort to achieve something, help somebody, etc. 7. in a place that is a long way from a town and surrounded only by a lot of open country, sea, etc. 8. there is no real difference between only just failing in something and failing in it badly because the result is still the same 9. to show that you are very frightened of doing something 10. to see or realize something very easily and quickly 11. to be very obvious or easy to notice dặm

militant

noun [/ˈmɪlɪtənt/] 1. a person who uses, or is willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve their aims, especially to achieve social or political change -> Student militants were fighting with the police. dân quân

mind

verb [/maɪnd/] 1. to be upset, annoyed or worried by something -> Do you mind? I was here before you. 2. used to ask for permission to do something, or to ask somebody in a polite way to do something -> I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like. 3. to not care or not be concerned about something -> ‘Will you come with us tonight?’ ‘I won't, if you don't mind—I've got a lot of work to do.’ 4. to be willing to do something 5. used to tell somebody to be careful about something or warn them about a danger 6. to pay attention to what somebody says, and obey them 7. to take care of somebody/something 8. used to show that you are annoyed about something that somebody has just said or done 9. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are talking about something that may be embarrassing for you 10. used to say politely that you would like something you have been offered 11. used to check that somebody does not object to something you want to do, or to ask somebody politely to do something 12. used to show that you object to something that somebody has said or done 13. used to refuse an offer politely 14. used when you are going to criticize somebody or say something that might upset them 15. used to say politely that you would very much like something/to do something 16. to be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody 17. to think about your own affairs and not ask questions about or try to get involved in other people’s lives 18. to behave in the most polite way you can 19. to be in charge of something for a short time while somebody is away 20. to walk carefully 21. to behave in a careful and sensible way 22. used to add something to what you have just said, especially something that makes it less strong 23. used to tell somebody not to worry or be upset 24. used to suggest that something is not important 25. used to emphasize that what is true about the first thing you have said is even more true about the second 26. used to tell somebody they shouldn’t think about something or do something because it is not as important as something else, or because you will do it 27. used to say that one thing is a surprising contrast to another 28. used to tell somebody not to ask about something because you are not going to tell them tâm trí

mine

noun [/maɪn/] 1. a deep hole or holes under the ground where minerals such as coal, gold, etc. are dug -> a copper/diamond mine 2. a type of bomb that is hidden under the ground or in the sea and that explodes when somebody/something touches it -> Soldiers laid anti-personnel mines in the fields. 3. something that gives you an early warning of danger 4. a person, book, etc. that can give you a lot of information on a particular subject của tôi

mineral

noun [/ˈmɪnərəl/] 1. a substance that is naturally present in the earth and is not formed from animal or vegetable matter, for example gold and salt. Some minerals are also present in food and drink and in the human body and are essential for good health. -> a country rich in mineral resources 2. a sweet drink with various different tastes that has bubbles of gas in it and does not contain alcohol -> Soft drinks and minerals sold here. khoáng sản

minimize

verb [/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/] 1. to reduce something, especially something bad, to the lowest possible level -> Good hygiene helps to minimize the risk of infection. 2. to try to make something seem less important than it really is -> He always tried to minimize his own faults, while exaggerating those of others. 3. to make something small, especially on a computer screen -> Minimize any windows you have open. giảm thiểu

mining

noun [/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/] 1. the process of getting coal and other minerals from under the ground; the industry involved in this -> coal/diamond/gold/tin mining khai thác mỏ

ministry

noun [/ˈmɪnɪstri/] 1. a government department that has a particular area of responsibility -> The Ministry of Defence has issued the following statement. 2. the work of a minister of religion -> He was an excellent candidate for the Baptist ministry. 3. the spiritual work or service of a Christian or group of Christians; the period of time spent serving the Church -> The church provides a valuable ministry to a growing population. Bộ

minute

adjective [/maɪˈnuːt/] 1. extremely small -> minute amounts of chemicals in the water 2. very detailed, careful and complete -> a minute examination/inspection phút

minute

noun [/ˈmɪnɪt/] 1. each of the 60 parts of an hour, that are equal to 60 seconds -> Hurry up! He'll be back any minute now. 2. a very short time -> It's four minutes to six. 3. an exact moment in time 4. each of the 60 equal parts of a degree, used in measuring angles 5. a summary or record of what is said or decided at a formal meeting 6. a short note on a subject, especially one that recommends a course of action 7. very soon 8. very fast 9. a short period of being famous 10. used to ask somebody to wait for a short time 11. the latest possible time before an important event 12. as soon as… 13. certainly not; not at all 14. used to say that somebody is very stupid 15. immediately; now 16. exactly 17. fashionable and modern 18. having the latest information 19. to wait for a short time 20. used when you have just noticed or remembered something, or had a sudden idea phút

mirror

noun [/ˈmɪrər/] 1. a piece of special flat glass that reflects images, so that you can see yourself when you look in it -> He looked at himself in the mirror. 2. something that shows what something else is like -> The face is the mirror of the soul. 3. a website that is a copy of another website but that has a different address on the internet 4. the fact of hiding the truth with information that is not important or relevant gương

mistake

verb [/mɪˈsteɪk/] 1. to not understand or judge somebody/something correctly -> I admit that I mistook his intentions. sai lầm

mixed

adjective [/mɪkst/] 1. consisting of different qualities or elements -> a mixed diet 2. having both good and bad qualities or feelings -> I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). 3. consisting of different kinds of people, for example, people from different races and cultures -> an ethnically mixed community 4. consisting of different types of the same thing -> a mixed salad 5. of or for both males and females -> a mixed school Trộn

mixture

noun [/ˈmɪkstʃər/] 1. a combination of different things -> She was a curious mixture, part grand lady, part wild child. 2. a substance made by mixing other substances together -> Spread the cake mixture into a greased baking tin. 3. a combination of two or more substances that mix together without any chemical reaction taking place -> Exposures to chemical mixtures have produced unexpected effects. 4. the act of mixing different substances together hỗn hợp

mobility

noun [/məʊˈbɪləti/] 1. the ability to move easily from one place, social class or job to another -> social/geographical/career mobility 2. the ability to move or travel around easily -> An electric wheelchair has given her greater mobility. tính di động

model

noun [/ˈmɑːdl/] 1. a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object 2. something such as a text or a system that can be used as an example for other people to copy -> a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine 3. a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of something -> It was a model of clarity. 4. a person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes and be photographed wearing them 5. a person who is employed to be painted, drawn, photographed, etc. by an artist or photographer 6. a particular design or type of product 7. a way of running a business, based on a particular way of getting the money you need and identifying and reaching your customers; a type of business model 8. a simple description of a system, used for explaining how something works or calculating what might happen, etc. người mẫu

modern

adjective [/ˈmɑːdərn/] 1. of the present time or recent times -> the modern industrial world 2. new and intended to be different from traditional styles -> The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art. 3. using the latest technology, designs, materials, ideas, etc. -> The company needs to invest in a modern computer system. 4. new and not always accepted by most members of society -> She has very modern ideas about educating her children. hiện đại

momentum

noun [/məʊˈmentəm/] 1. the ability to keep increasing or developing -> The fight for his release gathers momentum each day. 2. a force that is gained by movement -> The vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped. 3. the quantity of movement of a moving object, measured as its mass multiplied by its speed Quán tính

money

noun [/ˈmʌni/] 1. what you earn by working or selling things, and use to buy things -> to borrow/save/spend/earn money 2. coins or paper notes -> I counted the money carefully. 3. a person’s wealth including their property -> He lost all his money. 4. sums of money -> a statement of all monies paid into your account 5. to earn a lot of money quickly or easily 6. to have a lot of money to spend 7. to have a lot of money 8. the very best 9. not spending money on things that are unimportant 10. money that you get without having to work very hard for it 11. a person who is not sensible usually spends money too quickly or carelessly, or is cheated by others 12. in my opinion 13. to get enough value or pleasure out of something, considering the amount of money, time, etc. that you are spending on it 14. to make somebody try very hard, using all their skill and effort, in order to beat you in a game or competition 15. a lot of money; money that you earn with hard work 16. to have so much money that you do not have to be careful with it 17. used to give an amount, a measurement, etc. using older or more traditional units that may be more familiar to some people 18. used to tell somebody not to use something or spend money carelessly because you do not have a lot of it 19. used to describe a business that makes a lot of money with little effort 20. very rich 21. to earn a lot of money; to make a profit 22. to make/lose money very fast and in large quantities 23. to marry a rich person 24. money that is earned very easily, for something that needs little effort 25. money is not something that needs to be considered, because there is plenty of it available 26. people who have a lot of money have more power and influence than others 27. if you say you cannot do something for love nor money, you mean it is completely impossible to do it 28. correct; accurate 29. used to emphasize that something cost(s) a lot of money, especially if the money is wasted 30. a very large amount of money 31. to invest money in a business or a particular project 32. to bet that a particular horse, dog, etc. will win a race 33. to feel very sure that something is true or that somebody will succeed 34. to support what you say by doing something practical; to show by your actions that you really mean something 35. to make sure that somebody has enough money to pay for something 36. to spend more money on something, when you have wasted a lot on it already 37. to spend money in a careless and obvious way 38. to try to deal with a problem or improve a situation by spending money on it, when it would be better to deal with it in other ways 39. time is valuable, and should not be wasted 40. used for saying that there is very little difference between two or more things that you can choose tiền bạc

monument

noun [/ˈmɑːnjumənt/] 1. a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event -> A monument to him was erected in St Paul's Cathedral. 2. a building that has special historical importance -> an ancient monument 3. a thing that remains as a good example of somebody’s qualities or of what they did -> These recordings are a monument to his talent as a pianist. đài kỷ niệm

mostly

adverb [/ˈməʊstli/] 1. mainly; generally -> The sauce is mostly cream. hầu hết

motivation

noun [/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/] 1. the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way -> What is the motivation behind this sudden change? 2. the feeling of wanting to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort -> He's intelligent enough but he lacks motivation. 3. a statement or piece of writing in which you give reasons for something -> All research proposals must be accompanied by a full motivation. động lực

much

music

noun [/ˈmjuːzɪk/] 1. sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments. -> I like any kind of pop or dance music. 2. the art of writing or playing music -> He studied music in Moscow. 3. the written or printed signs that represent the sounds to be played or sung in a piece of music -> Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? 4. to accept and deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done 5. news or information that you are very pleased to hear âm nhạc

myth

noun [/mɪθ/] 1. a story from ancient times, especially one that was told to explain natural events or to describe the early history of a people; this type of story -> ancient Greek myths 2. something that many people believe but that does not exist or is false -> It is time to dispel the myth of a classless society (= to show that it does not exist). huyền thoại

narrow

verb [/ˈnærəʊ/] 1. to become or make something less wide -> This is where the river narrows. 2. to become or make something more limited in range or extent -> The gap between the candidates has narrowed significantly. chật hẹp

native

adjective [/ˈneɪtɪv/] 1. connected with the place where you were born and lived for the first years of your life -> your native land/country/city 2. connected with the place where you have always lived or have lived for a long time -> native Berliners 3. connected with the people who originally lived in a country before other people, especially white people, came there -> The native peoples depend on the forest for their livelihoods. 4. existing naturally in a place -> the native plants of America 5. that you have naturally without having to learn it -> native cunning 6. found in a pure state -> native gold/silver/copper 7. designed for or built into a particular system, especially using the language or computer code associated with a particular computer or processor -> Native apps still generally perform better than web apps, but the gap is shrinking. 8. to try to live and behave like the local people tự nhiên

need

verb [/niːd/] 1. to require something/somebody because they are essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them -> Do you need any help? 2. used to show what you should or have to do -> All you need to do is complete this form. 3. to be crazy nhu cầu

need

modal verb [/niːd/] 1. used to state that something is/was not necessary or that only very little is/was necessary; used to ask if something is/was necessary -> You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy. nhu cầu

neglect

verb [/nɪˈɡlekt/] 1. to fail to take care of somebody/something -> She denies neglecting her baby. 2. to not give enough attention to something -> Dance has been neglected by television. 3. to fail or forget to do something that you ought to do -> You neglected to mention the name of your previous employer. sao nhãng

neither

adverb [/ˈniːðər/] 1. used to show that a negative statement is also true of somebody/something else -> He didn't remember and neither did I. 2. used to show that a negative statement is true of two things -> I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. không

neither

determiner [/ˈniːðər/] 1. not one nor the other of two things or people -> Neither answer is correct. không

never

adverb [/ˈnevər/] 1. not at any time; not on any occasion -> You never help me. 2. used to emphasize a negative statement instead of ‘not’ -> I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. 3. used to say that nothing is impossible 4. on hire purchase (= by making payments over a long period) 5. used to express surprise or disapproval không bao giờ

adjective [/nekst/] 1. coming straight after somebody/something in time, order or space -> The next train to Baltimore is at ten. 2. the Monday, week, etc. immediately following -> Next Thursday is 12 April. 3. used to encourage somebody who has not been successful at something 4. if a situation changes from one day to the next, it is uncertain and not likely to stay the same each day 5. a person or thing that people think will be very popular or successful soon 6. the average person 7. to further improve or develop something that is already successful Kế tiếp

nineteen

number [/ˌnaɪnˈtiːn/] 1. 19 -> She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen. 2. to talk, etc. without stopping mười chín

determiner [/nəʊ/] 1. not one; not any; not a -> No student is to leave the room. 2. used, for example on notices, to say that something is not allowed -> No smoking! 3. used to express the opposite of what is mentioned -> She's no fool (= she's intelligent). 4. used to say that it is impossible to do something -> There's no telling what will happen next. KHÔNG

noble

adjective [/ˈnəʊbl/] 1. having or showing fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others -> a noble leader 2. belonging to a family of high social rank (= belonging to the nobility) -> He was a young man of noble birth. 3. very impressive in size or quality -> a noble building cao quý

nobody

pronoun [/ˈnəʊbədi/] 1. not anyone; no person -> Nobody knew what to say. không ai

nod

verb [/nɑːd/] 1. if you nod, nod your head or your head nods, you move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc. -> I asked him if he would help me and he nodded. 2. to move your head down and up once to say hello or goodbye to somebody or to give them a sign to do something -> The president nodded to the crowd as he passed in the motorcade. 3. to move your head in the direction of somebody/something to show that you are talking about them/it -> I asked where Steve was and she nodded in the direction of the kitchen. 4. to let your head fall forward when you are sleeping in a chair -> He sat nodding in front of the fire. 5. to only know somebody/something slightly gật đầu

noise

noun [/nɔɪz/] 1. a sound, especially when it is loud, unpleasant or frightening -> There was a rattling noise coming from the back of the car. 2. extra electrical or electronic signals that are not part of the signal that is being broadcast or transmitted and which may damage it -> Place the devices as close as possible to the sensors to reduce noise in the signal. 3. information that is not wanted and that can make it difficult for the important or useful information to be seen clearly -> There is some noise in the data which needs to be reduced. 4. an important person 5. to complain loudly 6. to talk in an indirect way about something that you think you might do 7. to complain about something 8. to make remarks of the kind mentioned, even when that is not what you really think tiếng ồn

nominate

verb [/ˈnɑːmɪneɪt/] 1. to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc. -> She has been nominated for the presidency. 2. to choose somebody to do a particular job -> I have been nominated to the committee. 3. to choose a time, date or title for something -> 1 December has been nominated as the day of the election. đề cử

nomination

noun [/ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/] 1. the act of suggesting or choosing somebody as a candidate in an election, or for a job or an award; the fact of being suggested for this -> Membership of the club is by nomination only. sự đề cử

nominee

noun [/ˌnɑːmɪˈniː/] 1. a person who has been formally suggested for a job, a prize, etc. -> He was chosen as the party's presidential nominee. 2. a person in whose name money is invested in a company, etc. -> They were acting through nominees. người được đề cử

north

adverb [/nɔːrθ/] 1. towards the north -> The house faces north. 2. nearer to the north than something -> They live ten miles north of Boston. 3. more or higher than something -> The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. 4. to or in the north of a country, especially England phía bắc

north

noun [/nɔːrθ/] 1. the direction that is on your left when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass -> Which way is north? 2. the northern part of a country, a region or the world -> birds migrating from the north 3. the north-east states of the US which fought against the South in the American Civil War -> Some delegates from Virginia voted to join the North. 4. the richer and more developed countries of the world, especially in Europe and North America -> The North refused to commit itself to safeguarding species diversity. phía bắc

note

verb [/nəʊt/] 1. to notice or pay careful attention to something -> Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. 2. to mention something because it is important or interesting -> There are a few points here that are worth noting. 3. to record something in writing -> As he noted in his diary on 19 November… ghi chú

nothing

pronoun [/ˈnʌθɪŋ/] 1. not anything; no single thing -> There was nothing in her bag. 2. very little; something that is not at all important or interesting -> We did nothing at the weekend. 3. to be a person for whom somebody has no feelings 4. to have no connection with somebody/something 5. without payment 6. with no reward or result 7. to have much less of a particular quality than somebody/something 8. to have no information that could show somebody to be guilty of something 9. used as a polite way of replying when somebody thanks you for doing something, to show that you were happy to do it 10. for a very good reason 11. only; no more/less than 12. extremely; very 13. used to emphasize how great or extreme something is 14. not at all like 15. not nearly; not at all 16. not a great amount of something; nothing of great value or importance 17. (it’s) very easy 18. to be willing to do anything to get what you want, even if it is dishonest or wrong 19. romantic words 20. there is no other action to take except the one mentioned 21. something is/was not true 22. used to say that you enjoy something very much Không có gì

notice

noun [/ˈnəʊtɪs/] 1. a sheet of paper giving written or printed information, usually put in a public place -> This was the best room we could get at such short notice. 2. a board or sign giving information, an instruction or a warning -> There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. 3. a small advertisement or announcement in a newspaper or magazine -> There was a notice saying ‘Keep off the Grass’. 4. a short announcement made at the beginning or end of a meeting, a church service, etc. 5. the fact of somebody paying attention to somebody/something or knowing about something 6. information or a warning given in advance of something that is going to happen 7. a formal letter or statement saying that you will or must leave your job or house at the end of a particular period of time 8. a short article in a newspaper or magazine, giving an opinion about a book, play, etc. 9. not long in advance; without warning or time for preparation để ý

nuclear

adjective [/ˈnuːkliər/] 1. using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy -> a nuclear power plant/station 2. connected with weapons that use nuclear energy -> nuclear weapons/arms 3. of the nucleus (= central part) of an atom -> nuclear particles hạt nhân

o'clock

adverb [/əˈklɑːk/] 1. used with the numbers 1 to 12 when telling the time, to mean an exact hour -> He left between five and six o'clock. giờ

object

verb [/əbˈdʒekt/] 1. to say that you disagree with or oppose something -> If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. 2. to give something as a reason for opposing something -> He objected that the police had arrested him without sufficient evidence. sự vật

obligation

noun [/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/] 1. the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc. -> You are under no obligation to buy anything. 2. something which you must do because you have promised, because of a law, etc. -> legal/professional/financial obligations nghĩa vụ

oblige

verb [/əˈblaɪdʒ/] 1. to force somebody to do something, by law, because it is a duty, etc. -> Parents are obliged by law to send their children to school. 2. to help somebody by doing what they ask or what you know they want -> Call me if you need any help—I'd be happy to oblige. bắt buộc

obstacle

noun [/ˈɑːbstəkl/] 1. a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something -> So far, we have managed to overcome all the obstacles that have been placed in our path. 2. an object that is in your way and that makes it difficult for you to move forward -> The area was full of streams and bogs and other natural obstacles. 3. a fence, etc. for a horse to jump over -> This huge open ditch forms the biggest obstacle on the course. trở ngại

occasional

adjective [/əˈkeɪʒənl/] 1. happening or done sometimes but not often -> He works for us on an occasional basis. thỉnh thoảng

occur

verb [/əˈkɜːr/] 1. to happen -> When exactly did the incident occur? 2. to exist or be found somewhere -> Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. xảy ra

offend

verb [/əˈfend/] 1. to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing -> They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. 2. to seem unpleasant to somebody -> The smell from the farm offended some people. 3. to commit a crime or crimes -> He started offending at the age of 16. 4. to be against what people believe is morally right -> comments that offend against people’s religious beliefs xúc phạm

momentum

money

monument

mostly

adverb [/ˈməʊstli/] 1. mainly; generally -> The sauce is mostly cream. hầu hết

motivation

much

music

myth

narrow

native

need

neglect

neither

determiner [/ˈniːðər/] 1. not one nor the other of two things or people -> Neither answer is correct. không

never

nineteen

number [/ˌnaɪnˈtiːn/] 1. 19 -> She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen. 2. to talk, etc. without stopping mười chín

noble

nobody

pronoun [/ˈnəʊbədi/] 1. not anyone; no person -> Nobody knew what to say. không ai

nod

noise

nominate

nomination

nominee

north

note

nothing

notice

nuclear

o'clock

adverb [/əˈklɑːk/] 1. used with the numbers 1 to 12 when telling the time, to mean an exact hour -> He left between five and six o'clock. giờ

object

obligation

oblige

obstacle

occasional

adjective [/əˈkeɪʒənl/] 1. happening or done sometimes but not often -> He works for us on an occasional basis. thỉnh thoảng

occur

verb [/əˈkɜːr/] 1. to happen -> When exactly did the incident occur? 2. to exist or be found somewhere -> Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. xảy ra

offend

offering

noun [/ˈɔːfərɪŋ/] 1. something that is produced for other people to use, watch, enjoy, etc. -> the latest offering from the Canadian-born writer 2. something that is given to a god as part of a religious ceremony -> They made sacrificial offerings to the gods. chào bán

opening

noun [/ˈəʊpənɪŋ/] 1. a space or hole that somebody/something can pass through -> We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. 2. the beginning or first part of something -> The movie has an exciting opening. 3. a ceremony to celebrate the start of a public event or the first time a new building, road, etc. is used -> the official opening of the new hospital 4. the act or process of making something open or of becoming open -> the opening of a flower 5. a job that is available -> There are several openings in the sales department. 6. a good opportunity for somebody -> Winning the competition was the opening she needed for her career. 7. part of a piece of clothing that is made to open and close so that it can be put on easily -> The skirt has a side opening. khai mạc

opposite

adjective [/ˈɑːpəzɪt/] 1. on the other side of a particular area from somebody/something and usually facing them -> Answers are given on the opposite page. 2. facing the speaker or somebody/something that has been mentioned -> I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. 3. as different as possible from something -> I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. 4. a person who does the same job as you in another organization 5. the other sex 6. to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems đối diện

opposite

adverb [/ˈɑːpəzɪt/] 1. on the other side of a particular area from somebody/something and usually facing them -> There's a newly married couple living opposite (= on the other side of the road). đối diện

opposite

noun [/ˈɑːpəzɪt/] 1. a person or thing that is as different as possible from somebody/something else -> Hot and cold are opposites. 2. used to say that people who are very different are often attracted to each other đối diện

optical

adjective [/ˈɑːptɪkl/] 1. connected with the sense of sight or the relationship between light and sight -> optical effects 2. used to help you see something more clearly -> optical aids 3. using light for reading or storing information -> optical storage quang học

order

verb [/ˈɔːrdər/] 1. to ask for something to eat or drink in a restaurant, bar, etc. 2. to ask for goods to be made or supplied; to ask for a service to be provided -> I ordered a coffee and a sandwich. 3. to use your position of authority to tell somebody to do something or say that something must happen 4. to organize or arrange something 5. exactly what somebody wants or needs đặt hàng

organization

noun [/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃn/] 1. a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim -> He's the president of a large international organization. 2. the act of making arrangements or preparations for something -> I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. 3. the way in which the different parts of something are arranged -> The report studies the organization of labour within the company. 4. the quality of being arranged in a neat, careful and logical way -> She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. tổ chức

orientation

noun [/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn/] 1. a person’s basic beliefs or feelings about a particular subject -> religious/political orientation 2. the type of aims or interests that a person or an organization has; the act of directing your aims towards a particular thing -> The course is essentially theoretical in orientation. 3. training or information that you are given before starting a new job, course, etc. -> an orientation session/program/course 4. the direction in which an object faces -> The orientation of the planet's orbit is changing continuously. định hướng

our

determiner [/ɑːr/] 1. belonging to us; connected with us -> our daughter/dog/house 2. used to refer to or address God or a holy person -> Our Father (= God) của chúng tôi

outcome

noun [/ˈaʊtkʌm/] 1. the result or effect of an action or event -> The likely outcome is a compromise. kết quả

outdoor

adjective [/ˈaʊtdɔːr/] 1. used, happening or located outside rather than in a building -> outdoor pursuits/recreation/activities ngoài trời

outfit

noun [/ˈaʊtfɪt/] 1. a set of clothes that you wear together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose -> She was wearing an expensive new outfit. 2. a group of people working together as an organization, business, team, etc. -> a market research outfit 3. a set of equipment that you need for a particular purpose -> a bicycle repair outfit trang phục

outlet

noun [/ˈaʊtlet/] 1. a shop or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type -> The business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone. 2. a shop that sells goods of a particular make at reduced prices -> the Nike outlet in the outlet mall 3. a way of expressing or making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy -> She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests. 4. a pipe or hole through which liquid or gas can flow out -> a sewage outlet 5. a device in a wall that you put a plug (= a small plastic object with two or three metal pins) into in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building -> The appliance can be connected to any standard outlet. chỗ thoát

outline

noun [/ˈaʊtlaɪn/] 1. a description of the main facts or points involved in something -> This is a brief outline of the events. 2. the line that goes around the edge of something, showing its main shape but not the details -> At last we could see the dim outline of an island. đề cương

outrage

verb [/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/] 1. to make somebody very shocked and angry -> He was outraged at the way he had been treated. phẫn nộ

over

adverb [/ˈəʊvər/] 1. across a street, an open space, etc. -> I stopped and crossed over. 2. downwards and away from the correct position standing upright -> Try not to knock that vase over. 3. from one side to another side -> She turned over onto her front. 4. so as to cover somebody/something completely -> The lake was frozen over. 5. above; more -> children of 14 and over 6. not used or needed -> If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. 7. ended -> By the time we arrived the meeting was over. 8. again -> He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. 9. used to talk about somebody/something changing position -> He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). 10. used when communicating by radio -> Message received. Over (= it is your turn to speak). 11. a second time from the beginning 12. in contrast with something 13. many times; repeatedly 14. used to say that it is somebody’s turn to do something qua

over

preposition [/ˈəʊvər/] 1. resting on the surface of somebody/something and partly or completely covering them/it -> She put a blanket over the sleeping child. 2. in or to a position higher than but not touching somebody/something; above somebody/something -> They held a large umbrella over her. 3. from one side of something to the other; across something -> a bridge over the river 4. so as to cross something and be on the other side -> She climbed over the wall. 5. falling from or down from a place -> The car had toppled over the cliff. 6. on the far or opposite side of something -> He lives over the road. 7. in or on all or most parts of something -> Snow is falling all over the country. 8. more than a particular time, amount, cost, etc. -> over 3 million copies sold 9. used to show that somebody has control or authority -> She has only the director over her. 10. during something -> We'll discuss it over lunch. 11. past a particular difficult stage or situation -> We're over the worst of the recession. 12. because of or relating to something; about something -> an argument over money 13. using something; by means of something -> We heard it over the radio. 14. louder than something -> I couldn't hear what he said over the noise of the traffic. 15. in addition to something qua

overlook

verb [/ˌəʊvərˈlʊk/] 1. to fail to see or notice something -> He seems to have overlooked one important fact. 2. to see something wrong or bad but decide to ignore it -> We could not afford to overlook such a serious offence. 3. if a building, etc. overlooks a place, you can see that place from the building -> a restaurant overlooking the lake 4. to not consider somebody for a job or position, even though they might be suitable -> She's been overlooked for promotion several times. bỏ qua

overly

adverb [/ˈəʊvərli/] 1. too; very -> I'm not overly fond of pasta. quá mức

overnight

adverb [/ˌəʊvərˈnaɪt/] 1. during or for the night -> We stayed overnight in London after the theatre. 2. suddenly or quickly -> Don't expect it to improve overnight. qua đêm

overseas

adjective [/ˌəʊvərˈsiːz/] 1. connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the sea or ocean -> The firm is expanding into overseas markets. Hải ngoại

pack

noun [/pæk/] 1. a container, usually made of paper, that holds a number of the same thing or an amount of something, ready to be sold 2. a set of different things that are supplied together for a particular purpose -> a pack of cigarettes/gum 3. a number of things that are wrapped or tied together, especially for carrying -> measures aimed at keeping the company ahead of the pack 4. a large bag that you carry on your back 5. a group of animals that hunt together or are kept for hunting 6. a group of similar people or things, especially one that you do not like or approve of 7. all the people who are behind the leaders in a race, competition, etc. 8. a complete set of 52 playing cards 9. an organized group of cubs / Cub Scouts or brownies 10. a hot or cold piece of soft material that holds liquid, used for treating a wound 11. a person or thing that could change the way that things will happen in a way that cannot be predicted đóng gói

paper

noun [/ˈpeɪpər/] 1. the thin material that you write and draw on and that is also used for wrapping and packing things 2. a newspaper -> a piece/sheet of paper 3. pieces of paper with writing on them, such as letters, pieces of work or private documents -> identity papers 4. official documents that prove your identity, give you permission to do something, etc. 5. a set of exam questions on a particular subject; the answers that people write to the questions 6. an academic article about a particular subject that is written by and for specialists 7. a piece of written work done by a student 8. paper that you use to cover and decorate the walls of a room 9. having no value, especially legally, or because one of the people involved has no intention of doing what they said they would 10. when you put something on paper, you write it down 11. judged from written information only, but not proved in practice 12. to write or start to write something giấy

paragraph

noun [/ˈpærəɡræf/] 1. a section of a piece of writing, usually consisting of several sentences dealing with a single subject. The first sentence of a paragraph starts on a new line. -> an opening/introductory paragraph đoạn văn

parallel

adjective [/ˈpærəlel/] 1. two or more lines that are parallel to each other are the same distance apart at every point -> parallel lines 2. very similar or taking place at the same time -> parallel trends 3. involving several computer operations at the same time -> parallel processing song song

parish

noun [/ˈpærɪʃ/] 1. an area that has its own church and that a priest is responsible for -> a parish church/priest 2. (in England) a small country area that has its own elected local government -> This area in the north of the county comprises 26 parishes. 3. the people living in a particular area, especially those who go to church 4. a county giáo xứ

parking

noun [/ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/] 1. the act of stopping a vehicle at a place and leaving it there for a period of time -> There is no parking here between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 2. a space or an area for leaving vehicles -> The hotel is centrally situated with ample free parking. bãi đậu xe

parliament

noun [/ˈpɑːrləmənt/] 1. the group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country -> The German parliament is called the ‘Bundestag’. 2. the parliament of some countries, including the United Kingdom. In the UK, Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords -> a Member of Parliament 3. a particular period during which a parliament is working; Parliament as it exists between one general election and the next -> We are now into the second half of the parliament. quốc hội

party

noun [/ˈpɑːrti/] 1. a social occasion, often in a person’s home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves -> a dinner/tea/cocktail party 2. a political organization that you can vote for in elections and whose members have the same aims and ideas -> Do you belong to a political party? 3. a group of people who are doing something together such as travelling or visiting somewhere -> The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. 4. one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement or argument -> the guilty/innocent party 5. to be involved in an agreement or action 6. to contribute something useful to a discussion, project, etc. buổi tiệc

passage

noun [/ˈpæsɪdʒ/] 1. a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another 2. a tube in the body through which air, liquid, etc. passes -> A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. 3. a short section from a book, piece of music, etc. -> Large trees may obstruct the passage of light. 4. the process of time passing -> We were promised (a) speedy passage through the border. 5. the process of discussing a bill in a parliament so that it can become law 6. a journey from one place to another by ship 7. a way through something 8. the action of going across, through or past something 9. the permission to travel across a particular area of land đoạn văn

password

noun [/ˈpæswɜːrd/] 1. a series of letters, numbers, etc. that you must type into a computer or computer system in order to be able to use it -> Enter a username and password to get into the system. 2. a secret word or phrase that you need to know in order to be allowed into a place -> You must give the password before they'll let you in. mật khẩu

past

adjective [/pæst/] 1. gone by in time -> in past years/centuries 2. gone by recently; just ended -> in the past year/month/week 3. belonging to an earlier time -> From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. 4. connected with the form of a verb used to express actions in the past -> the past tense quá khứ

past

adverb [/pæst/] 1. from one side of something to the other -> She smiled at me as she walked past. 2. used to describe time passing -> A week went past and nothing had changed. quá khứ

past

preposition [/pæst/] 1. later than something -> half past two 2. on or to the other side of somebody/something -> We live in the house just past the church. 3. above or further than a particular point or stage -> Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. 4. too old to do what you used to be able to do; too old to be used for its normal function quá khứ

path

noun [/pæθ/] 1. a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking -> a dirt/gravel/concrete path 2. a plan of action or a way of achieving something -> Her sister followed a different career path. 3. a line along which somebody/something moves; the space in front of somebody/something as they move -> Three men blocked her path. 4. if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them 5. if somebody crosses somebody’s path or their paths cross, they meet by chance 6. to make somebody believe something that is not true 7. (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something 8. an easy life that is full of pleasure but that causes you harm in the end 9. to make it easier for somebody/something to develop or make progress con đường

pathway

noun [/ˈpæθweɪ/] 1. a track that serves as a path -> They came out of the woods and onto a pathway. 2. a plan of action or way of achieving something -> We help students define and develop a clear career pathway. 3. a route formed by a chain of nerve cells along which electrical signals travel from one part of the body to another -> neural pathways con đường

patience

noun [/ˈpeɪʃns/] 1. the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining -> She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. 2. the ability to spend a lot of time doing something difficult that needs a lot of attention and effort -> It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. 3. a card game for only one player 4. the quality of being extremely patient and not complaining 5. to make somebody feel impatient tính kiên nhẫn

pay

noun [/peɪ/] 1. the money that somebody gets for doing regular work -> Her job is hard work, but the pay is good. 2. to be a decision or an area of work that somebody does not have the authority or expert knowledge to deal with 3. working for somebody or for an organization, often secretly chi trả

pay

verb [/peɪ/] 1. to give somebody money for work, goods, services, etc. -> Who's paying? 2. to give somebody money that you owe them -> to pay a fee/bill/fine/debt 3. to give or provide a particular amount of money for the work that somebody does -> Software firms generally pay well (= pay high salaries). 4. used with some nouns to show that you are giving or doing the thing mentioned -> Most of the students weren't paying attention. 5. to produce a profit; to result in some advantage for somebody -> It's hard to make farming pay. 6. to suffer or be punished for your beliefs or actions -> You'll pay for that remark! 7. to cost/pay a lot of money 8. a lot of trouble 9. to pay careful attention to somebody/something 10. the person who provides the money for something can also control how it is spent 11. to give no attention to somebody/something 12. to treat somebody with great respect in order to gain favour with them 13. to work hard and gain experience, so that you deserve success or respect 14. to do what is required or expected of you 15. to save as much money as it cost 16. used to emphasize that something cost(s) a lot of money, especially if the money is wasted 17. to suffer because of bad luck, a mistake or something you have done 18. to visit somebody or to send a message of good wishes as a sign of respect for them 19. to pay too much money for something 20. to make enough money to pay what it costs to keep it going 21. to pay for everything yourself without having to rely on anyone else’s money 22. to borrow money from one person to pay back what you owe to another person; to take money from one thing to use for something else 23. used for saying that there is very little difference between two or more things that you can choose chi trả

payment

noun [/ˈpeɪmənt/] 1. the act of paying somebody/something or of being paid -> What method of payment do you prefer? 2. a sum of money paid or expected to be paid -> a cash payment 3. a reward or an act of thanks for something you have done -> Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? 4. after something has been paid sự chi trả

permanent

adjective [/ˈpɜːrmənənt/] 1. lasting for a long time or for all time in the future; existing all the time -> She was unable to find a permanent job. Vĩnh viễn

permanently

adverb [/ˈpɜːrmənəntli/] 1. in a way that lasts for a long time or for all time in the future; in a way that exists all the time -> The stroke left his right side permanently damaged. vĩnh viễn

persistent

adjective [/pərˈsɪstənt/] 1. determined to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable -> How do you deal with persistent salesmen who won't take no for an answer? 2. continuing for a long period of time, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped -> Persistent heavy rain held up work on the bridge for more than a week. kiên trì

personally

adverb [/ˈpɜːrsənəli/] 1. used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something -> Personally, I prefer the second option. 2. by a particular person rather than by somebody acting for them -> All emails will be answered personally. 3. in a way that is connected with one particular person rather than a group of people -> He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. 4. in a way that is intended to be offensive -> I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. 5. in a way that is connected with somebody’s personal life rather than with their job or official position -> Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? 6. to be offended by something cá nhân

pet

noun [/pet/] 1. an animal, a bird, etc. that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food -> Do you have any pets? 2. a person who is given special attention by somebody, especially in a way that seems unfair to other people -> She's the teacher's pet. 3. used when speaking to somebody to show kind feelings or to be friendly -> What's wrong, pet? thú cưng

petition

noun [/pəˈtɪʃn/] 1. a written document signed by a large number of people that asks somebody in a position of authority to do or change something -> Would you like to sign our petition against experiments on animals? 2. an official document asking a court to take a particular course of action -> a bankruptcy petition 3. a formal prayer to God or request to somebody in authority đơn kiến nghị

photograph

verb [/ˈfəʊtəɡræf/] 1. to take a photograph of somebody/something -> a workshop on photographing wildlife 2. to look or not look attractive in photographs -> Some people just don't photograph well. ảnh chụp

pilot

noun [/ˈpaɪlət/] 1. a person who operates the controls of an aircraft, especially as a job -> an airline pilot 2. a person with special knowledge of a difficult area of water, for example, the entrance to a harbour, whose job is to guide ships through it 3. a single television programme that is made in order to find out whether people will like it and want to watch further programmes 4. a small flame that burns all the time, for example on a gas boiler, and lights a larger flame when the gas is turned on phi công

noun [/pɪn/] 1. a short thin piece of stiff wire with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening together pieces of cloth when sewing -> I've been on pins and needles all week waiting for the results. 2. a short thin piece of stiff wire with a sharp point at one end and an item of decoration at the other, worn as jewellery -> Use pins to keep the patch in place while you sew it on. 3. a piece of jewellery with a pin on the back of it, that can be fastened to your clothes 4. a type of badge that is fastened with a pin at the back 5. a piece of steel used to support a bone in your body when it has been broken 6. one of the metal parts that stick out of an electric plug and fit into a socket 7. a wooden or plastic object that is like a bottle in shape and that players try to knock down in games such as bowling 8. a stick with a flag on top of it, placed in a hole so that players can see where they are aiming for 9. a person’s legs 10. a small piece of metal on a hand grenade that stops it from exploding and is pulled out just before the hand grenade is thrown 11. (to be) very anxious or excited while you are waiting to find out something or see what will happen 12. used to say that you would like to do something, even though you know that it would not be sensible 13. it was extremely quiet ghim

pink

adjective [/pɪŋk/] 1. pale red in colour -> pale pink roses 2. connected with gay people -> the pink pound (= money spent by gays and lesbians as an influence in the economy) 3. having or showing slightly left-wing political views -> pale pink politics hồng

pink

noun [/pɪŋk/] 1. the colour that is produced when you mix red and white together -> She was dressed in pink. 2. a garden plant with pink, red or white flowers that have a sweet smell 3. in good health hồng

pioneer

noun [/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/] 1. a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop -> a pioneer in the field of microsurgery 2. one of the first people to go to a particular place, especially in order to live and work there -> Early pioneers settled on both sides of the Maple River. người tiên phong

plate

noun [/pleɪt/] 1. a flat, usually round, dish that you put food on -> Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. 2. the amount of food that you can put on a plate -> sandwiches on a plate 3. a whole main course of a meal, served on one plate -> a plate of sandwiches 4. a thin flat piece of metal, used especially to join or make something stronger -> Try the seafood plate. 5. a flat piece of metal with some information on it, for example somebody’s name 6. the pieces of metal or plastic at the front and back of a vehicle with numbers and letters on it 7. ordinary metal that is covered with a thin layer of silver or gold 8. dishes, bowls, etc. that are made of silver or gold 9. one of the thin flat pieces of horn or bone that cover and protect an animal 10. one of the very large pieces of rock that form the earth’s surface and move slowly 11. a photograph that is used as a picture in a book, especially one that is printed on a separate page on high quality paper 12. a sheet of metal, plastic, etc. that has been treated so that words or pictures can be printed from it 13. a thin sheet of glass, metal, etc. that is covered with chemicals so that it reacts to light and can form an image, used in larger or older cameras 14. a thin piece of plastic with wire or artificial teeth attached to it which fits inside your mouth in order to make your teeth straight 15. the place where the person hitting the ball stands and where they must return to after running around all the bases 16. a flat dish that is used to collect money from people in a church 17. to give something to somebody without that person making any effort 18. to have a lot of work or problems, etc. to deal with 19. to do what is necessary in order to benefit from an opportunity or deal with a crisis đĩa

platform

noun [/ˈplætfɔːrm/] 1. the raised flat area next to the track at a train station where you get on or off the train 2. a flat surface raised above the level of the ground or floor, used by public speakers or performers so that the audience can see them -> What platform does it go from? 3. a raised level surface, for example one that equipment stands on or is operated from -> She used the newspaper column as a platform for her feminist views. 4. the type of computer system or the software that is used 5. the aims of a political party and the things that they say they will do if they are elected to power 6. an opportunity or a place for somebody to express their opinions publicly or make progress in a particular area 7. a type of shoe with a high, thick sole; the sole on such a shoe 8. the open part at the back of a double-decker bus where you get on or off nền tảng

pleasant

adjective [/ˈpleznt/] 1. fun, attractive, or giving pleasure -> a pleasant evening/atmosphere/walk 2. friendly and polite -> a pleasant young man dễ thương

please

exclamation [/pliːz/] 1. used as a polite way of asking for something or telling somebody to do something -> Please sit down. 2. used to add force to a request or statement -> Please don't leave me here alone. 3. used as a polite way of accepting something -> ‘Would you like some help?’ ‘Yes, please.’ 4. used to ask somebody to stop behaving badly -> Children, please! I'm trying to work. 5. used when you are replying to somebody who has said something that you think is stupid -> Oh, please! You cannot be serious. Xin vui lòng

pledge

noun [/pledʒ/] 1. a serious promise -> a pledge of support 2. a sum of money or something valuable that you leave with somebody to prove that you will do something or pay back money that you owe 3. to make a promise never to drink alcohol lời hứa

pledge

verb [/pledʒ/] 1. to formally promise to give or do something -> Japan has pledged $100 million in humanitarian aid. 2. to make somebody or yourself formally promise to do something -> They were all pledged to secrecy. 3. to leave something with somebody as a pledge 4. to promise to become a junior member of a fraternity or sorority -> Do you think you'll pledge this semester? lời hứa

plenty

pronoun [/ˈplenti/] 1. a large amount; as much or as many as you need -> plenty of eggs/money/time nhiều

point

verb [/pɔɪnt/] 1. to stretch out your finger or something held in your hand towards somebody/something in order to show somebody where a person or thing is -> The article points an accusing finger at the authorities. 2. to aim something at somebody/something -> ‘What's your name?’ he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. 3. to face in or be directed towards a particular direction 4. to direct your cursor at a particular point on the screen; to link to a particular web page 5. to lead to or suggest a particular development or logical argument 6. to show somebody which way to go 7. to stretch your toes and foot so that they form a straight line with your leg 8. to put mortar (= a mixture of sand, water, etc that becomes hard when dry) between the bricks, stones, etc. used to build a wall 9. to accuse somebody of doing something điểm

policy

noun [/ˈpɑːləsi/] 1. a plan of action agreed or chosen by a political party, a business, etc. -> the present government’s policy on education 2. a principle that you believe in that influences how you behave; a way in which you usually behave -> She is following her usual policy of ignoring all offers of help. 3. a written statement of a contract of insurance -> Check the terms of the policy before you sign. chính sách

political

adjective [/pəˈlɪtɪkl/] 1. connected with the state, government or public affairs -> a monarch without political power 2. connected with the different groups working in politics, especially their policies and the competition between them -> a political party/leader/opponent 3. interested in or active in politics -> She became very political at university. 4. connected with power, status, etc. within an organization, rather than with matters of principle -> I suspect that he was dismissed for political reasons. thuộc về chính trị

pond

noun [/pɑːnd/] 1. a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial -> a fish pond 2. the Atlantic Ocean -> He's relatively unknown on this side of the pond. 3. an important person (in a small community) ao

pop

verb [/pɑːp/] 1. to make a short explosive sound; to cause something to make this sound 2. to burst, or make something burst (= break apart or open), with a short explosive sound -> the sound of corks popping 3. to go somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time -> She jumped as someone popped a balloon behind her. 4. to put something/somebody somewhere quickly, suddenly or for a short time 5. to suddenly appear, especially when not expected 6. if your ears pop when you are going up or down in a plane, etc., the pressure in them suddenly changes 7. if your eyes pop or pop out, they suddenly open fully because you are surprised or excited 8. to take a lot of a drug, regularly 9. to open the bonnet of a car 10. to die 11. to ask somebody to marry you nhạc pop

population

noun [/ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/] 1. all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there -> One third of the world’s population consumes/consume two thirds of the world’s resources. 2. a particular group of people or animals living in a particular area -> the adult/student/working population 3. a collection of items being statistically analysed -> When populations are small, random events can lead them to behave atypically. dân số

possibility

noun [/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/] 1. a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain -> Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. 2. one of the different things that you can do in a particular situation -> The possibilities are endless. 3. something that gives you a chance to achieve something -> There are countless possibilities for future research. 4. if something has possibilities, it can be improved or made successful -> The house is in a bad state of repair but it has possibilities. 5. possible/not possible khả năng

possibly

adverb [/ˈpɑːsəbli/] 1. used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain -> It was possibly their worst performance ever. 2. used with can/could to emphasize that you are surprised, annoyed, etc. about something -> You can't possibly mean that! 3. used with could to ask somebody politely to do something -> Could you possibly open that window? 4. used with can/could to say that somebody will do or has done as much as they can in order to make something happen -> I will come as soon as I possibly can. 5. used with negatives, especially can't/couldn't, to say strongly that you cannot do something or that something cannot or could not happen or be done -> I can't possibly tell you that! có khả năng

power

verb [/ˈpaʊər/] 1. to supply a machine or vehicle with the energy that makes it work 2. to move or move something very quickly and with great power in a particular direction -> The aircraft is powered by a jet engine. quyền lực

practitioner

noun [/prækˈtɪʃənər/] 1. a person who works in a profession, especially medicine or law -> dental practitioners 2. a person who regularly does a particular activity, especially one that requires skill -> one of the greatest practitioners of science fiction người hành nghề

praise

verb [/preɪz/] 1. to say that you approve of and admire somebody/something -> She praised his cooking. 2. to express your thanks to or your respect for God -> Praise the Lord. 3. to praise somebody/something a lot khen

precede

verb [/prɪˈsiːd/] 1. to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order -> the years preceding the war 2. to go in front of somebody -> She preceded him out of the room. 3. to do or say something to introduce something else -> She preceded her speech with a vote of thanks to the committee. đứng trước

precedent

noun [/ˈpresɪdənt/] 1. an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later -> The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases. 2. a similar action or event that happened earlier -> historical precedents 3. the way that things have always been done -> to break with precedent (= to do something in a different way) tiền lệ

precious

adjective [/ˈpreʃəs/] 1. rare and worth a lot of money -> a precious vase 2. valuable or important and not to be wasted -> Clean water is a precious commodity in that part of the world. 3. loved or valued very much -> precious memories/possessions 4. used to show you are angry that another person thinks something is very important -> I didn't touch your precious car! 5. very formal, exaggerated and not natural in what you say and do quý giá

predator

noun [/ˈpredətər/] 1. an animal that kills and eats other animals -> Some animals have no natural predators. 2. a person or an organization that uses weaker people for their own advantage -> to protect domestic industry from foreign predators kẻ săn mồi

predictable

adjective [/prɪˈdɪktəbl/] 1. if something is predictable, you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like -> a predictable result 2. behaving or happening in a way that you would expect and therefore boring -> He's very nice, but I find him rather dull and predictable. có thể dự đoán được

predominantly

adverb [/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/] 1. mostly; mainly -> She works in a predominantly male environment. chủ yếu

prefer

verb [/prɪˈfɜːr/] 1. to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better -> ‘Coffee or tea?’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks.’ 2. to accuse somebody formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in court thích hơn

preference

noun [/ˈprefrəns/] 1. a greater interest in or desire for somebody/something than somebody/something else -> It's a matter of personal preference. 2. a thing that is liked better or best -> a study of consumer preferences 3. to treat somebody/something in a way that gives them an advantage over other people or things 4. rather than somebody/something sự ưa thích

pregnancy

noun [/ˈpreɡnənsi/] 1. the state of being pregnant -> a pregnancy test thai kỳ

pregnant

adjective [/ˈpreɡnənt/] 1. having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body -> My wife is pregnant. 2. full of a quality or feeling -> Her silences were pregnant with criticism. 3. an occasion when nobody speaks, although people are aware that there are feelings or thoughts to express có thai

premise

noun [/ˈpremɪs/] 1. a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument -> the basic premise of her argument tiền đề

premium

noun [/ˈpriːmiəm/] 1. an amount of money that you pay once or regularly for an insurance policy -> a monthly premium of £6.25 2. an extra payment added to the basic rate -> You have to pay a high premium for express delivery. 3. if something is at a premium, there is little of it available and it is difficult to get 4. at a higher than normal price 5. to think that somebody/something is particularly important or valuable phần thưởng

presence

noun [/ˈprezns/] 1. the fact of being in a particular place -> He hardly seemed to notice my presence. 2. the fact of being in a particular place or thing -> The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. 3. a group of people, especially soldiers, who have been sent to a place to deal with a particular situation -> The government is maintaining a heavy police presence in the area. 4. a person or spirit that you cannot see but that you feel is near -> She felt a presence behind her. 5. the quality of making a strong impression on other people by the way you talk or behave; a person who has this quality -> a man of great presence 6. with somebody in the same place 7. when something exists in a particular place 8. to do something to make people very aware of the fact that you are there; to have a strong influence on a group of people or a situation sự hiện diện

present

adjective [/ˈpreznt/] 1. existing or happening now -> I am not satisfied with the present situation. 2. being in a particular place -> I wasn’t present when the doctor examined him. 3. existing in a particular place or thing -> The threat of force was always present. 4. used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there 5. used after being rude or critical about somebody to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism hiện tại

present

verb [/prɪˈzent/] 1. to show or offer something for other people to look at or consider 2. to give something to somebody, especially formally at a ceremony -> Are you presenting a paper at the conference? 3. to show or describe something/somebody in a particular way 4. to cause something to happen or be experienced 5. to suddenly happen or become available 6. to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it 7. to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public 8. to introduce somebody formally, especially to somebody of higher rank or status 9. to officially appear somewhere 10. to offer or express something in speech or writing 11. to give somebody a cheque or bill that they should pay 12. to have or show particular symptoms 13. to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect hiện tại

presentation

noun [/ˌpriːznˈteɪʃn/] 1. a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people -> The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. 2. the act of showing something or of giving something to somebody -> The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. 3. the way in which something is offered, shown, explained, etc. to others -> Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. 4. the series of computer slides (= images) that are shown with the talk when somebody gives a presentation at a meeting -> I've put my presentation on a memory stick. 5. a ceremony or formal occasion during which a gift or prize is given -> the school's annual presentation evening 6. a performance of a play, etc. in a theatre 7. the position in which a baby is lying in the mother’s body just before birth bài thuyết trình

preservation

noun [/ˌprezərˈveɪʃn/] 1. the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition -> building/environmental/food preservation 2. the act of making sure that something is kept -> The central issue in the strike was the preservation of jobs. 3. the degree to which something has not been changed or damaged by age, weather, etc. -> The paintings were in an excellent state of preservation. sự bảo tồn

president

noun [/ˈprezɪdənt/] 1. the leader of a republic, for example the US -> Several presidents attended the funeral. 2. the person in charge of some organizations, clubs, colleges, etc. -> to be made president of the students’ union 3. the person in charge of a bank or a commercial organization -> the bank president chủ tịch

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