Part 4 Flashcards
like
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
giống
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.
giới hạn
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.
giới hạn
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
đường kẻ
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
danh sách
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.
danh sách
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
sống
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
cuộc sống
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
trọng tải
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
xác định vị trí
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.
vị trí
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
khóa
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.
Logo
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
dài
long-term
adverb
[/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/]
1. over a long period of time
-> to benefit/affect somebody long-term
lâu dài
long-time
adjective
[/ˈlɔːŋ taɪm/]
1. having been the particular thing mentioned for a long time
-> his long-time colleague
thời gian dài
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
thấp
luxury
adjective
[/ˈlʌkʃəri/]
1. expensive and of very high quality
-> a luxury hotel/car/apartment
sang trọng
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
điên rồ
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.
tạp chí
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!’
ảo thuật
magical
adjective
[/ˈmædʒɪkl/]
1. containing magic; used in magic
-> magical powers
2. wonderful; extremely pleasant
-> a truly magical feeling
huyền diệu
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.
kích cỡ
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.
thư
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
menu
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
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
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
next
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
no
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.
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