Part 5

Question 1

presidential

Answer 1

adjective
[/ˌprezɪˈdenʃl/]
1. connected with the position or activities of a president
-> a presidential campaign/candidate/election

tổng thống

Question 2

press

Answer 2

noun
[/pres/]
1. newspapers and magazines
2. the journalists and photographers who work for newspapers and magazines
-> the local/national/foreign press
3. the type or amount of reports that newspapers write about somebody/something
-> The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial.
4. a machine for printing books, newspapers, etc.; the process of printing them
-> The airline has had a bad press recently (= journalists have written unpleasant things about it).
5. a business that prints and publishes books
6. a piece of equipment that is used for creating pressure on things, to make them flat or to get liquid from them
7. an act of pushing something with your hand or with a tool that you are holding
8. a large number of people or things competing for space or movement
9. a large cupboard, usually with shelves, for holding clothes, books, etc.

nhấn

Question 3

presumably

Answer 3

adverb
[/prɪˈzuːməbli/]
1. used to say that you think that something is probably true
-> Presumably this is where the accident happened.

có lẽ

Question 4

presume

Answer 4

verb
[/prɪˈzuːm/]
1. to suppose that something is true, although you do not have actual proof
-> They are very expensive, I presume?
2. to accept that something is true until it is shown not to be true, especially in court
-> Twelve passengers are missing, presumed dead.
3. to accept something as true or existing and to act on that basis
-> The course seems to presume some previous knowledge of the subject.
4. to behave in a way that shows a lack of respect by doing something that you have no right to do
-> I wouldn’t presume to tell you how to run your own business.

đoán chừng

Question 5

pretty

Answer 5

adjective
[/ˈprɪti/]
1. attractive without being very beautiful
-> a pretty face
2. attractive and pleasant to look at or to listen to without being large, beautiful or impressive
-> pretty clothes
3. very pretty
4. to reach a sad or difficult state
5. used to emphasize that you have particular skills or qualities
6. not pleasant to look at
7. a lot of money

đẹp

Question 6

prevalence

Answer 6

noun
[/ˈprevələns/]
1. the fact of existing or being very common at a particular time or in a particular place
-> an increase in the prevalence of smoking among young people

sự phổ biến

Question 7

primary

Answer 7

adjective
[/ˈpraɪmeri/]
1. connected with the education of children between the ages of about five and eleven
-> primary teachers
2. main; most important; basic
-> our primary objective/goal/purpose
3. developing or happening first; earliest
-> Researchers are conducting studies to determine the primary causes of this phenomenon.

sơ đẳng

Question 8

priority

Answer 8

noun
[/praɪˈɔːrəti/]
1. something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
-> a high/low priority
2. the most important place among various things that have to be done or among a group of people
-> Club members will be given priority.
3. the right of a vehicle to go before other traffic at a particular place on a road
-> Buses have priority at this junction.

sự ưu tiên

Question 9

prison

Answer 9

noun
[/ˈprɪzn/]
1. a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
-> She went to prison for tax evasion.
2. the system of keeping people in prisons
-> the prison service/system
3. a place or situation from which somebody cannot escape
-> His hospital room had become a prison.

nhà tù

Question 10

privilege

Answer 10

noun
[/ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/]
1. a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has
-> Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.
2. the rights and advantages that rich and powerful people in a society have
-> As a member of the nobility, his life had been one of wealth and privilege.
3. something that you are proud and lucky to have the opportunity to do
-> I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
4. a special right to do or say things without being punished
-> parliamentary privilege (= the special right of members of parliament to say particular things without risking legal action)

đặc quyền

Question 11

prize

Answer 11

noun
[/praɪz/]
1. an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work
-> She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
2. something very important or valuable that is difficult to achieve or obtain
-> World peace is the greatest prize of all.

phần thưởng

Question 12

probable

Answer 12

adjective
[/ˈprɑːbəbl/]
1. likely to happen, to exist or to be true
-> the probable cause/explanation/outcome

có thể xảy ra

Question 13

probe

Answer 13

verb
[/prəʊb/]
1. to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about somebody/something
-> He didn’t like the media probing into his past.
2. to touch, examine or look for something, especially with a long, thin instrument
-> The doctor probed the wound for signs of infection.

thăm dò

Question 14

problem

Answer 14

noun
[/ˈprɑːbləm/]
1. a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
-> big/serious/major problems
2. a question that can be answered by using logical thought or mathematics
-> mathematical problems
3. to disagree with or object to something/somebody
4. used to show that you do not care about somebody else’s difficulties
5. used to show that you are happy to help somebody or that something will be easy to do
6. used after somebody has thanked you or said they are sorry for something
7. used to show that you think a person should deal with their own difficulties
8. used to show that you think somebody is being unreasonable

vấn đề

Question 15

proceed

Answer 15

verb
[/prəʊˈsiːd/]
1. to continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done
-> We’re not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.
2. to do something next, after having done something else first
-> He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.
3. to move or travel in a particular direction
-> The marchers proceeded slowly along the street.

tiếp tục

Question 16

proceeding

Answer 16

noun
[/prəˈsiːdɪŋ/]
1. the process of using a court to settle an argument or to deal with a complaint
-> court/legal/judicial proceedings
2. an event or a series of actions
-> The Mayor will open the proceedings at the City Hall tomorrow.
3. the official written report of a meeting, etc.
-> His paper is published in the new issue of the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

tiến hành

Question 17

proceeds

Answer 17

noun
[/ˈprəʊsiːdz/]
1. the money that you receive when you sell something or organize a performance, etc.; profits
-> She sold her car and bought a piano with the proceeds.

tiền thu được

Question 18

produce

Answer 18

noun
[/ˈprəʊduːs/]
1. things that have been made or grown, especially things connected with farming
-> The market is full of farm produce.

sản xuất

Question 19

produce

Answer 19

verb
[/prəˈduːs/]
1. to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities
2. to grow or make something as part of a natural process; to have a baby or young animal
-> Our company mainly produces goods for export.
3. to create something, especially when skill is needed
4. to cause a particular result or effect
5. to show something or make something appear from somewhere
6. if a town, country, etc. produces somebody with a particular skill or quality, the person comes from that town, country, etc.
7. to be in charge of preparing a film, play, etc. for the public to see

sản xuất

Question 20

professional

Answer 20

adjective
[/prəˈfeʃənl/]
1. doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby
-> professional athletes/players
2. done as a paid job rather than as a hobby
-> In professional sport winning is everything.
3. connected with a job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education
-> professional qualifications/skills
4. having a job which needs special training and a high level of education
-> Most of the people on the course were professional women.
5. showing that somebody is well trained and has a lot of skill
-> He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way.
6. connected with the standards that are expected in a particular profession
-> professional conduct/misconduct

chuyên nghiệp

Question 21

professional

Answer 21

noun
[/prəˈfeʃənl/]
1. a person who does a job that needs special training and a high level of education
-> You need a professional to sort out your finances.
2. a person who does a sport or other activity as a paid job rather than as a hobby
-> a top golf professional
3. a person who has a lot of skill and experience
-> This was clearly a job for a real professional.

chuyên nghiệp

Question 22

progress

Answer 22

verb
[/prəˈɡres/]
1. to improve or develop over a period of time; to make progress
-> The course allows students to progress at their own speed.
2. to move forward
-> The line of traffic progressed slowly through the town.
3. to go forward in time
-> The weather became colder as the day progressed.

tiến triển

Question 23

progressive

Answer 23

adjective
[/prəˈɡresɪv/]
1. in favour of new ideas, modern methods and change
-> progressive schools
2. happening or developing steadily
-> a progressive reduction in the size of the workforce
3. connected with the form of a verb (for example I am waiting or It is raining) that is made from a part of be and the present participle. Progressive forms are used to express an action that continues for a period of time.
4. at a higher percentage as the total amount of money being taxed increases
-> Supporters of a progressive income tax argue that it is fairer.

cấp tiến

Question 24

promising

Answer 24

adjective
[/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/]
1. showing signs of being good or successful
-> He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.

đầy hứa hẹn

Question 25

promotion

Answer 25

noun
[/prəˈməʊʃn/]
1. a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization
-> The new job is a promotion for him.
2. a move by a sports team from playing in one group of teams to playing in a better group
-> the team’s promotion to the First Division
3. activities done in order to increase the sales of a product or service; a set of advertisements for a particular product or service
-> Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion.
4. activity that encourages people to believe in the value or importance of something, or that helps something to succeed
-> a society for the promotion of religious tolerance

khuyến mãi

Question 26

properly

Answer 26

adverb
[/ˈprɑːpərli/]
1. in a way that is correct and/or appropriate
-> How much money do we need to do the job properly?
2. in a way that is socially or morally acceptable
-> You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first.
3. really; in fact
-> He had usurped powers that properly belonged to parliament.

đúng cách

Question 27

property

Answer 27

noun
[/ˈprɑːpərti/]
1. a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions
-> personal/stolen property
2. land and buildings
-> The price of property has risen enormously.
3. a building or buildings and the surrounding land
-> to own/buy/purchase/acquire/sell a property
4. a quality or characteristic that something has
-> Compare the physical properties of the two substances.

tài sản

Question 28

proportion

Answer 28

noun
[/prəˈpɔːrʃn/]
1. a part or share of a whole
-> The problem of hooliganism should be kept in proportion. Only a small number of young people act in this way.
2. the relationship of one thing to another in size, amount, etc.
-> Water covers a large proportion of the earth’s surface.
3. the correct relationship in size, degree, importance, etc. between one thing and another or between the parts of a whole
-> You haven’t drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion.
4. the measurements of something; its size and shape
5. the equal relationship between two pairs of numbers, as in the statement ‘4 is to 8 as 6 is to 12’
6. to react to something in a sensible way and not think it is worse or more serious than it really is
7. larger, more serious, etc. in relation to something than is necessary or appropriate

tỷ lệ

Question 29

proposal

Answer 29

noun
[/prəˈpəʊzl/]
1. a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion
-> to submit/present/put forward a proposal
2. an act of formally asking somebody to marry you
-> She accepted his proposal of marriage.

đề xuất

Question 30

proposition

Answer 30

noun
[/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃn/]
1. an idea or a plan of action that is suggested, especially in business
-> I’d like to put a business proposition to you.
2. a thing that you intend to do; a problem, task or person to be dealt with
-> Getting a work permit in the UK is not always a simple proposition.
3. (in the US) a suggested change to the law that people can vote on
-> How did you vote on Proposition 8?
4. a statement that expresses an opinion
-> Her assessment is based on the proposition that power corrupts.
5. a statement of a theorem, and an explanation of how it can be proved
-> First of all we need to examine whether this proposition is true.

Dự luật

Question 31

prosecute

Answer 31

verb
[/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt/]
1. to officially charge somebody with a crime in court
-> The police decided not to prosecute.
2. to be a lawyer in a court case for a person or an organization that is charging somebody with a crime
-> the prosecuting counsel/lawyer/attorney
3. to continue taking part in or doing something
-> They had overwhelming public support to prosecute the war.

truy tố

Question 32

prospect

Answer 32

noun
[/ˈprɑːspekt/]
1. the possibility that something will happen
-> There is no immediate prospect of peace.
2. an idea of what might or will happen in the future
-> an exciting prospect
3. the chances of being successful
-> good job/employment/career prospects
4. a person who is likely to be successful in a competition or in a particular career
-> She is one of Canada’s best prospects for a gold medal.
5. a wide view of an area of land, etc.
-> a delightful prospect of the lake

tiềm năng

Question 33

protective

Answer 33

adjective
[/prəˈtektɪv/]
1. providing or intended to provide protection
-> Workers should wear full protective clothing.
2. having or showing a wish to protect somebody/something
-> He put a protective arm around her shoulders.
3. intended to give an advantage to your own country’s industry
-> protective tariffs

bảo vệ

Question 34

protester

Answer 34

noun
[/prəˈtestər/]
1. a person who makes a public protest
-> Thousands of protesters marched through the city.

người phản đối

Question 35

protocol

Answer 35

noun
[/ˈprəʊtəkɑːl/]
1. a system of fixed rules and formal behaviour used at official meetings, usually between governments
-> a breach of protocol
2. the first or original version of an agreement, especially a treaty between countries, etc.; an extra part added to an agreement or treaty
-> the first Geneva Protocol
3. a set of rules that control the way data is sent between computers
4. a plan for performing a scientific experiment or medical treatment

giao thức

Question 36

proud

Answer 36

adjective
[/praʊd/]
1. feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with
-> Now he’s passed his driving test, he’s as proud as Punch.
2. causing somebody to feel proud
-> proud parents
3. feeling that you are better and more important than other people
-> This is the proudest moment of my life.
4. having respect for yourself and not wanting to lose the respect of others
5. beautiful, tall and impressive
6. very proud/pleased

tự hào

Question 37

prove

Answer 37

verb
[/pruːv/]
1. to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
-> Most electronics companies have not done well this year, but ours is the exception that proves the rule.
2. if something proves dangerous, expensive, etc. or if it proves to be dangerous, etc., you discover that it is dangerous, etc. over a period of time
-> They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
3. to show other people how good you are at doing something or that you are capable of doing something
-> He proved himself determined to succeed.
4. to show other people that you are a particular type of person or that you have a particular quality
5. to swell (= become larger or rounder) before being baked because of the action of yeast; to leave bread dough to prove
6. people say that something is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating something that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general

chứng minh

Question 38

provide

Answer 38

verb
[/prəˈvaɪd/]
1. to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
-> Please provide the following information.
2. to state that something will or must happen
-> The final section provides that any work produced for the company is thereafter owned by the company.

cung cấp

Question 39

publicity

Answer 39

noun
[/pʌbˈlɪsəti/]
1. the attention that is given to somebody/something by newspapers, television, etc.
-> good/bad/adverse publicity
2. the business of attracting the attention of the public to something/somebody; the things that are done to attract attention
-> She works in publicity.

công khai

Question 40

publish

Answer 40

verb
[/ˈpʌblɪʃ/]
1. to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM, etc. and sell it to the public
-> to publish a book/novel/magazine/paper
2. to print a letter, an article, etc. in a newspaper or magazine
-> to publish a story/letter/comment/review
3. to make information available to the public
-> to publish work/research/results
4. to have your work printed and sold to the public
-> University teachers are under pressure to publish.

công bố

Question 41

publishing

Answer 41

noun
[/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/]
1. the profession or business of preparing and printing books, magazines, CD-ROMs, etc. and selling or making them available to the public
-> a job in publishing

xuất bản

Question 42

pull

Answer 42

noun
[/pʊl/]
1. an act of trying to make something move by taking hold of it and using force to bring it towards you
2. a strong physical force that makes something move in a particular direction
-> I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened.
3. the fact of something attracting you or having a strong effect on you
4. power and influence over other people
5. an act of taking a deep breath of smoke from a cigarette, etc. or a deep drink of something
6. a difficult walk up a steep hill
7. an injury to a muscle caused by using too much force
8. something such as a handle or rope that you use to pull something
9. trying to find a sexual partner

sự lôi kéo

Question 43

pull

Answer 43

verb
[/pʊl/]
1. to take hold of something and use force in order to move it or try to move it towards yourself
-> This device can pull double duty as a decent laptop and an adequate tablet.
2. to remove something from a place by pulling
-> You push and I’ll pull.
3. to move somebody/something in a particular direction by pulling
-> If these weeds are not pulled, they will spread rapidly .
4. to hold or be attached to something and move it along behind you
-> Pull your chair nearer the table.
5. to move your body or a part of your body in a particular direction, especially using force
-> In this area oxen are used to pull carts.
6. to open or close curtains, etc.
7. to damage a muscle, etc. by using too much force
8. to move a switch, etc. towards yourself or down in order to operate a machine or piece of equipment
9. to move or make a vehicle move to the side
10. to work hard and use a lot of power
11. to use oars to move a boat along
12. to attract the interest or support of somebody/something
13. to attract somebody sexually and get them to spend the evening with you
14. to succeed in playing a trick on somebody, committing a crime, etc.
15. to cancel an event; to stop showing an advertisement, etc.
16. to perform two roles or functions at the same time
17. to start being more careful in your behaviour, especially by spending less money than before
18. used to say that it is very difficult to make somebody do something
19. to criticize somebody, or their work or ideas, very severely
20. to improve your situation yourself, without help from other people
21. to produce an expression on your face to show that you do not like somebody/something or in order to make somebody laugh
22. to trick somebody
23. to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems
24. to succeed in doing something difficult by making an extra effort or doing something clever or surprising
25. to play a joke on somebody, usually by making them believe something that is not true
26. used to show that you do not believe what somebody has just said
27. to make the greatest effort possible to achieve something
28. to put an end to somebody’s project, a plan, etc.
29. to express something less strongly than you are able to, for example to avoid upsetting or shocking somebody
30. to suddenly produce something as a solution to a problem
31. to make use of your place or status in society or at work to make somebody do what you want
32. to take help or support away from somebody suddenly
33. to try to improve your performance, work, behaviour, etc.
34. to use your influence in order to get an advantage for somebody
35. to control events or the actions of other people
36. to suddenly move from your house and go to live somewhere else
37. to work as hard as everyone else in a job, an activity, etc.
38. to hide your real actions or intentions from somebody by making them believe something that is not true

sự lôi kéo

Question 44

qualify

Answer 44

verb
[/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/]
1. to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams
2. to give somebody the skills and knowledge they need to do something
-> How long does it take to qualify?
3. to be of a high enough standard to enter a competition; to defeat another person or team in order to enter or continue in a competition
4. to have or give somebody the right to do something
5. to have the right qualities to be described as a particular thing
6. to add something to a previous statement to make the meaning less strong or less general
7. to describe another word in a particular way

đủ điều kiện

Question 45

quality

Answer 45

noun
[/ˈkwɑːləti/]
1. the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is
-> Improving the quality of care for nursing home residents is a priority.
2. a high standard
-> We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices.
3. a thing that is part of a person’s character, especially something good
-> personal qualities such as honesty and generosity
4. a feature of somebody/something, especially one that makes them different from somebody/something else
-> the special quality of light and shade in her paintings
5. a newspaper that deals seriously with issues and has a high standard of editing and comment

chất lượng

Question 46

quickly

Answer 46

adverb
[/ˈkwɪkli/]
1. fast
-> She walked quickly away.
2. soon; after a short time
-> to act/respond quickly

nhanh

Question 47

racial

Answer 47

adjective
[/ˈreɪʃl/]
1. happening or existing between people of different races
-> racial hatred/prejudice/tension/violence
2. connected with a person’s race
-> racial minorities

chủng tộc

Question 48

racism

Answer 48

noun
[/ˈreɪsɪzəm/]
1. the unfair treatment of people who belong to a different race; violent behaviour towards them
-> a victim of racism
2. the belief that there are different races of people with different characteristics and abilities, and that some races are better than others; a general belief about a whole group of people based only on their race
-> irrational racism

phân biệt chủng tộc

Question 49

racist

Answer 49

noun
[/ˈreɪsɪst/]
1. a person who believes that some races of people are better than others or who has general beliefs about other people based only on their race, and may show this in violent or unfair treatment of people of other races
-> He’s a racist.

phân biệt chủng tộc

Question 50

radar

Answer 50

noun
[/ˈreɪdɑːr/]
1. a system that uses radio waves to find the position and movement of objects, for example planes and ships, when they cannot be seen
-> They located the ship by radar.
2. used to say that people are not aware of something
3. used to say that people’s attention is on or not on something

ra đa

Question 51

radiation

Answer 51

noun
[/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/]
1. powerful and very dangerous rays that are sent out from radioactive substances
-> high levels/doses of radiation that damage cells
2. heat, energy, etc. that is sent out in the form of rays
-> ultraviolet radiation
3. the treatment of cancer and other diseases using radiation

sự bức xạ

Question 52

rail

Answer 52

noun
[/reɪl/]
1. a wooden or metal bar placed around something as a barrier or to provide support
-> She leaned on the ship’s rail and gazed out to sea.
2. a bar fixed to the wall for hanging things on
-> a picture/curtain/towel rail
3. each of the two metal bars that form the track that trains run on
-> The train thundered along the rails.
4. railways as a means of transport
-> to travel by rail
5. to become successful again after a period of failure, or to begin functioning normally again
6. to start behaving in a way that is strange or unacceptable, for example drinking a lot or taking drugs
7. to lose control and stop functioning correctly
8. to leave the track suddenly

đường sắt

Question 53

railway

Answer 53

noun
[/ˈreɪlweɪ/]
1. a track with rails on which trains run
-> The railway is still under construction.
2. a system of tracks, together with the trains that run on them, and the organization and people needed to operate them
-> Her father worked on the railways.

đường sắt

Question 54

random

Answer 54

adjective
[/ˈrændəm/]
1. done, chosen, etc. without somebody deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern
-> the random killing of innocent people
2. not known or not identified
-> Some random guy gave me a hundred bucks.
3. a thing or person that is random is strange and does not make sense, often in a way that interests you or makes you laugh
-> Mom, you are so random!

ngẫu nhiên

Question 55

range

Answer 55

noun
[/reɪndʒ/]
1. a variety of things of a particular type
-> The president was shot at close range.
2. a set of products of a particular type
-> The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.
3. the limits between which something varies
-> I think she has quite a limited range as an actor.
4. the extent of somebody’s knowledge or abilities
-> Her sculptures explore the range of human experience.
5. the area covered by or included in something
6. the distance over which something can be seen or heard
7. the distance over which a gun or other weapon can hit things
8. the distance that a vehicle will travel before it needs more fuel
9. a line or group of mountains or hills
10. an area of land where people can practise shooting or where bombs, etc. can be tested
11. a large piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is kept hot all the time, used for cooking, especially in the past
12. a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top
13. a large open area for keeping cows, etc.
14. from only a short distance away
15. near enough to be reached, seen or heard
16. too far away to be reached, seen or heard

phạm vi

Question 56

range

Answer 56

verb
[/reɪndʒ/]
1. to vary between two particular amounts, sizes, etc., including others between them
2. to include a variety of different things in addition to those mentioned
-> Accommodation ranges from tourist class to luxury hotels.
3. to arrange people or things in a particular position or order
-> She has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to swimming instructor.
4. to move around an area

phạm vi

Question 57

rat

Answer 57

noun
[/ræt/]
1. a small animal with a long tail, that looks like a large mouse, usually considered a pest (= an animal which is disliked because it destroys food or spreads disease)
-> rat poison
2. an unpleasant person, especially somebody who treats their partner or friends badly, for example by leaving them or cheating them
-> You mean he just walked out on her after fifteen years? What a rat!
3. used to talk about people who leave an organization, a company, etc. that is having difficulties, without caring about the people who are left
4. to suspect that something is wrong about a situation

con chuột

Question 58

rate

Answer 58

noun
[/reɪt/]
1. a measurement of the speed at which something happens
-> Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation.
2. a measurement of the number of times something happens or something does something during a particular period
-> We have seen a reduction in the crime rate over the last 12 months.
3. a fixed amount of money that is charged or paid for something
-> advertising/insurance/postal rates
4. a tax paid by businesses to a local authority for land and buildings that they use
5. used to say that a particular fact is true despite what has happened in the past or what may happen in the future
6. used to show that you are being more accurate about something that you have just said
7. used to show that what you have just said is not as important as what you are going to say
8. very quickly
9. used to say what will happen if a particular situation continues to develop in the same way
10. the usual amount of money paid for goods or services at a particular time

tỷ lệ

Question 59

rather

Answer 59

adverb
[/ˈræðər/]
1. used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism
-> rather odd/strange/unusual
2. used with a verb to make a statement sound less strong
-> I’ve always rather liked Charlie.
3. used to correct something you have said, or to give more accurate information
-> She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant.
4. used to introduce an idea that is different or opposite to the idea that you have stated previously
-> The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey.
5. instead of somebody/something
6. used for saying that you would not like to do something that another person is going to do
7. would prefer to

hơn là

Question 60

reach

Answer 60

verb
[/riːtʃ/]
1. to arrive at the place that you have been travelling to
-> News of his affair eventually reached her ears.
2. to come to somebody’s attention
-> They didn’t reach the border until after dark.
3. to increase to a particular level, speed, etc. over a period of time
-> The rumours eventually reached the President.
4. to arrive at a particular point or stage of something after a period of time
-> Can you reach that box down for me?
5. to achieve a particular aim
6. to stretch your hand towards something in order to touch it, pick it up, etc.
7. to be able to stretch your hand far enough in order to touch something, pick something up, etc.
8. to stretch your hand out or up in order to get something for somebody
9. to be big enough, long enough, etc. to arrive at a particular point
10. to communicate with somebody, especially by phone
11. to be seen or heard by somebody
12. somebody hears about something, especially when other people already know about it
13. to try to be successful at something that is difficult

với tới

Question 61

reading

Answer 61

noun
[/ˈriːdɪŋ/]
1. the activity of somebody who reads
2. an act of reading something
-> My hobbies include reading and painting.
3. books, articles, etc. that are intended to be read
-> A closer (= more detailed) reading of the text reveals just how desperate he was feeling.
4. the particular way in which you understand a book, situation, etc.
5. the amount or number shown on an instrument used for measuring something
6. an event at which something is read to an audience for entertainment; a piece of literature that is read at such an event
7. a short section from a holy text that is read to people as part of a religious service
8. one of the stages during which a bill (= a proposal for a new law) must be discussed and accepted by a parliament before it can become law

đọc

Question 62

realistic

Answer 62

adjective
[/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/]
1. accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
-> a realistic assessment/approach/view
2. sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve
-> a realistic prospect/chance/possibility
3. representing things as they are in real life
-> a realistic portrayal/depiction/picture

thực tế

Question 63

reality

Answer 63

noun
[/riˈæləti/]
1. the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
-> She refuses to face reality.
2. a thing that is actually experienced or seen, in contrast to what people might imagine
-> Will time travel ever become a reality?
3. television/shows, etc. that use real people (not actors) in real situations, presented as entertainment
-> a reality TV star
4. used to say that a situation is different from what has just been said or from what people believe

thực tế

Question 64

realization

Answer 64

noun
[/ˌriːələˈzeɪʃn/]
1. the process of becoming aware of something
-> As realization dawned, he went pale.
2. the process of achieving a particular aim, etc.
-> It was the realization of his greatest ambition.
3. the act of selling something that you own, such as property, in order to get the money that you need for something
4. the act of producing a sound, play, design, etc.; or the thing that is produced

hiện thực hóa

Question 65

rear

Answer 65

adjective
[/rɪr/]
1. at or near the back of something
-> front and rear windows

ở phía sau

Question 66

rear

Answer 66

noun
[/rɪr/]
1. the back part of something
-> A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck.
2. the part of the body that you sit on
-> a kick in the rear
3. to be at the back of a line of people, or last in a race

ở phía sau

Question 67

reason

Answer 67

noun
[/ˈriːzn/]
1. a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
-> He said no but he didn’t give a reason.
2. a fact that makes it right or fair to do something
-> They have reason to believe she is lying.
3. the power of the mind to think in a logical way, to understand and have opinions, etc.
-> Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.).
4. what is possible, practical or right
-> I can’t get her to listen to reason.
5. it must be clear to any sensible person who thinks about it
6. if there is no rhyme or reason to something or it happens without rhyme or reason, it happens in a way that cannot be easily explained or understood

lý do

Question 68

reasonable

Answer 68

adjective
[/ˈriːznəbl/]
1. fair, practical, and sensible
-> It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.
2. acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation
-> The police apparently thought this explanation perfectly reasonable.
3. not too expensive
-> We sell good-quality food at reasonable prices.
4. fairly good, but not very good
-> Most people here have a reasonable standard of living.

hợp lý

Question 69

recent

Answer 69

adjective
[/ˈriːsnt/]
1. that happened or began only a short time ago
-> a recent study/report/survey

gần đây

Question 70

reckon

Answer 70

verb
[/ˈrekən/]
1. to think something or have an opinion about something
-> I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job.
2. to be generally considered to be something
-> Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays.
3. to expect to do something
-> We reckon to finish by ten.
4. to calculate an amount, a number, etc.
-> I could see him reckoning the cost as I spoke.
5. a person or thing that is well known and respected in a particular field
6. used when you mention a name that you think is difficult to remember or pronounce
7. a person or thing that is well known and respected in a particular field

tính toán

Question 71

recommendation

Answer 71

noun
[/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/]
1. an official suggestion about the best thing to do
-> to accept/reject a recommendation
2. the act of telling somebody that something is good or useful or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
-> It’s best to find a builder through personal recommendation.
3. a formal letter or statement that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
-> The company gave her a glowing recommendation.

sự giới thiệu

Question 72

reduce

Answer 72

verb
[/rɪˈduːs/]
1. to make something less or smaller in size, quantity, price, etc.; to become less or smaller in size, quantity, etc.
-> Reduce speed now (= on a sign).
2. if you reduce a liquid or a liquid reduces, you boil it so that it becomes less in quantity
3. to lose weight by limiting the amount and type of food that you eat
-> a reducing plan
4. to add one or more electrons to a substance or to remove oxygen from a substance
5. the state of being poorer than you were before. People say ‘living in reduced circumstances’ to avoid saying ‘poor’.

giảm bớt

Question 73

refer

Answer 73

verb
[/rɪˈfɜːr/]
1. to send somebody/something to somebody/something for help, advice or a decision
-> My doctor referred me to a specialist.

tham khảo

Question 74

referee

Answer 74

noun
[/ˌrefəˈriː/]
1. the official who controls the game in some sports
-> He was sent off for arguing with the referee.
2. a person who gives information about your character and ability, usually in a letter, for example when you are applying for a job
-> The principal often acts as a referee for his students.
3. a person who is asked to settle an argument
-> to act as a referee between the parties involved
4. a person who reads and checks the quality of an academic article before it is published
-> All papers are sent out to external referees.

trọng tài

Question 75

reference

Answer 75

noun
[/ˈrefrəns/]
1. a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something
-> With reference to your letter of July 22…
2. the act of looking at something for information
-> She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans.
3. a number, word or symbol that shows where something is on a map, or where you can find a piece of information
-> My previous boss will act as a reference for me.
4. the act of asking somebody for help or advice
5. a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, especially to a new employer
6. a person who agrees to write a reference, for you, for example when you are applying for a job
7. a note in a book that tells you where a particular piece of information comes from
8. used to say what you are talking or writing about

thẩm quyền giải quyết

Question 76

referendum

Answer 76

noun
[/ˌrefəˈrendəm/]
1. an occasion when all the people of a country can vote on an important issue
-> Switzerland decided to hold a referendum on joining the EU.

trưng cầu dân ý

Question 77

reflection

Answer 77

noun
[/rɪˈflekʃn/]
1. an image in a mirror, on a shiny surface, on water, etc.
-> He admired his reflection in the mirror.
2. the action or process of sending back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface
-> There is reflection of heat from the metal surface.
3. a sign that shows the state or nature of something
-> Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality.
4. careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time
-> A week off would give him time for reflection.
5. your written or spoken thoughts about a particular subject or topic
-> a book of her reflections on childhood
6. an account or a description of something
-> The article is an accurate reflection of events that day.

sự phản xạ

Question 78

reform

Answer 78

verb
[/rɪˈfɔːrm/]
1. to improve a system, an organization, a law, etc. by making changes to it
-> proposals to reform the social security system
2. to improve your behaviour; to make somebody do this
-> He has promised to reform.

cải cách

Question 79

refusal

Answer 79

noun
[/rɪˈfjuːzl/]
1. an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give or accept something
-> the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer

từ chối

Question 80

refuse

Answer 80

verb
[/rɪˈfjuːz/]
1. to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
-> Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse.
2. to say that you do not want something that has been offered to you
-> I politely refused their invitation.
3. to say that you will not allow something; to say that you will not give or allow somebody something that they want or need
-> He refused our request for an interview.
4. to fail to do what you want or expect it to do
-> The car refused to start.

từ chối

Question 81

regret

Answer 81

verb
[/rɪˈɡret/]
1. to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
-> If you don’t do it now, you’ll only regret it.
2. used to say in a polite or formal way that you are sorry or sad about a situation
-> The airline regrets any inconvenience.

hối tiếc

Question 82

regular

Answer 82

adjective
[/ˈreɡjələr/]
1. following a pattern, especially with the same time or space in between each thing and the next
-> He is home by six every day, regular as clockwork.
2. done or happening often
-> regular breathing
3. doing the same thing or going to the same place often
-> regular readers/customers/users
4. changing their form in the same way as most other verbs and nouns
5. usual
6. of a standard size
7. ordinary; without any special or extra features
8. having an even shape
9. lasting or happening over a long period
10. belonging to or connected with the permanent armed forces or police force of a country
11. used for emphasis to show that somebody/something is an exact or clear example of the thing mentioned
12. very regularly; happening at the same time in the same way

thường xuyên

Question 83

regularly

Answer 83

adverb
[/ˈreɡjələrli/]
1. at regular intervals or times
-> We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project.
2. often
-> I go there quite regularly.
3. in an even or balanced way
-> The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart.

thường xuyên

Question 84

regulate

Answer 84

verb
[/ˈreɡjuleɪt/]
1. to control something by means of rules
-> The department is responsible for regulating the insurance industry.
2. to control the speed, pressure, temperature, etc. in a machine or system
-> This valve regulates the flow of water.

điều tiết

Question 85

regulation

Answer 85

noun
[/ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/]
1. an official rule made by a government or some other authority
-> too many rules and regulations
2. controlling something by means of rules
-> the voluntary regulation of the press

quy định

Question 86

rehabilitation

Answer 86

noun
[/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃn/]
1. the process of helping somebody to return to a normal, healthy life after they have been in prison or very ill
-> a drug rehabilitation centre
2. the act of starting to consider that somebody is good or acceptable after a long period during which they were considered bad or unacceptable
-> the rehabilitation of Magritte as an artist
3. the process of returning a building, place or area of activity to its previous good condition
-> the rehabilitation of the steel industry

phục hồi chức năng

Question 87

relax

Answer 87

verb
[/rɪˈlæks/]
1. to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort
-> Just relax and enjoy the movie.
2. to become or make somebody become calmer and less worried
-> I’ll only relax when I know you’re safe.
3. to become or make something become less tight or stiff
-> Allow your muscles to relax completely.
4. to allow rules, laws, etc. to become less strict
-> to relax rules/restrictions/regulations/requirements
5. to allow your attention or effort to become weaker
-> You cannot afford to relax your concentration for a moment.

thư giãn

Question 88

relaxing

Answer 88

adjective
[/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/]
1. helping you to rest and become less anxious
-> a relaxing evening with friends

thư giãn

Question 89

relief

Answer 89

noun
[/rɪˈliːf/]
1. the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
2. the act of removing or reducing pain, worry, etc.
-> I felt a huge sense of relief when I heard they were all OK.
3. food, money, medicine, etc. that is given to help people in places where there has been a war or natural disaster
-> modern methods of pain relief
4. financial help given by the government to people who need it
5. a reduction in the amount of tax you have to pay
6. something that is interesting or fun that replaces something boring, difficult or unpleasant for a short period of time
7. a person or group of people that replaces another when they have finished working for the day or when they are sick
8. the act of freeing a town, etc. from an enemy army that has surrounded it
9. a way of decorating wood, stone, etc. by cutting designs into the surface of it so that some parts stick out more than others; a design that is made in this way
10. the effect of colours, light, etc. that makes an object easier to notice than others around it
11. the quality of a particular situation, problem, etc. that makes it easier to notice than before

sự cứu tế

Question 90

religion

Answer 90

noun
[/rɪˈlɪdʒən/]
1. the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
-> Is there always a conflict between science and religion?
2. one of the systems of faith that are based on the belief in the existence of a particular god or gods, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
-> the Jewish religion
3. a particular interest or influence that is very important in your life
-> For him, football is an absolute religion.
4. to suddenly start believing in a religion

tôn giáo

Question 91

religious

Answer 91

adjective
[/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/]
1. connected with religion or with a particular religion
-> religious beliefs/convictions/faith
2. believing strongly in a particular religion and obeying its laws and practices
-> His wife is very religious.

tôn giáo

Question 92

remains

Answer 92

noun
[/rɪˈmeɪnz/]
1. the parts of something that are left after the other parts have been used, eaten, removed, etc.
-> She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog.
2. the parts of ancient objects and buildings that have survived and are discovered in the present day
-> The museum has an impressive collection of prehistoric remains.
3. the body of a dead person or animal
-> They had discovered human remains.

còn lại

Question 93

remarkable

Answer 93

adjective
[/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/]
1. unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice
-> a remarkable achievement/career/talent

đáng chú ý

Question 94

remedy

Answer 94

noun
[/ˈremədi/]
1. a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation
-> When the reservoir becomes blocked, the only remedy lies in cleaning the entire system.
2. a treatment or medicine to cure a disease or reduce pain that is not very serious
-> He took a herbal remedy for his hay fever.
3. a way of dealing with a problem, using the processes of the law
-> Holding copyright provides the only legal remedy against unauthorized copying.

phương thuốc

Question 95

remind

Answer 95

verb
[/rɪˈmaɪnd/]
1. to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
-> I’m sorry, I’ve forgotten your name. Can you remind me?

nhắc lại

Question 96

reminder

Answer 96

noun
[/rɪˈmaɪndər/]
1. something that makes you think about or remember somebody/something, that you have forgotten or would like to forget
-> The sheer size of the cathedral is a constant reminder of the power of religion.
2. a letter or note informing somebody that they have not done something
-> If an invoice is not paid within seven days, we automatically send out a reminder.

lời nhắc nhở

Question 97

remote

Answer 97

adjective
[/rɪˈməʊt/]
1. far away from places where other people live
2. far away in time
-> a remote village/island/location/region
3. not closely related
4. used to describe working away from a usual place, using communications technology
5. that you can connect to from far away, using an electronic link
6. very different from something
7. not very friendly or interested in other people
8. not very great

xa

Question 98

render

Answer 98

verb
[/ˈrendər/]
1. to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state or condition
2. to give somebody something, especially in return for something or because it is expected
-> to render something harmless/useless/ineffective
3. to present something, especially when it is done officially
4. to express or perform something
5. to express something in a different language
6. to cover a wall with a layer of plaster or cement
7. to make fat liquid by heating it; to melt something

kết xuất

Question 99

repair

Answer 99

verb
[/rɪˈper/]
1. to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
-> to repair a car/television
2. to say or do something in order to improve a bad or unpleasant situation
-> to repair relations/a relationship

Sửa chữa

Question 100

replacement

Answer 100

noun
[/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/]
1. the act of replacing one thing with another, especially something that is newer or better
-> the replacement of worn car parts
2. a thing that replaces something, especially because the first thing is old, broken, etc.
-> She had a hip replacement six years ago.
3. a person who replaces another person in an organization, especially in their job
-> We need to find a replacement for Sue.

thay thế

Question 101

report

Answer 101

verb
[/rɪˈpɔːrt/]
1. to give people information about something that you have heard, seen, done, etc.
2. to present a written or spoken account of an event in a newspaper, on television, etc.
-> The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble.
3. used to show that something has been stated, and you do not know if it is true or not
-> She is reported to earn over $10 million a year.
4. to tell a person in authority about a crime, an accident, an illness, etc. or about something bad that somebody has done
5. to tell somebody that you have arrived, for example for work or for a meeting with somebody

báo cáo

Question 102

reporting

Answer 102

noun
[/rɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ/]
1. the presenting of and writing about news on television and radio, and in newspapers
-> accurate/balanced/objective reporting

Báo cáo

Question 103

represent

Answer 103

verb
[/ˌreprɪˈzent/]
1. to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
2. to act or speak officially for somebody and defend their interests
-> The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing eight different countries.
3. to take part in a sports event for a particular country, city, etc.
-> The union represents over 200 000 teachers.
4. to be a symbol of something
5. to be something
6. to be present in something to a particular degree
7. to be an example or expression of something
8. to show somebody/something, especially in a picture
9. to present or describe somebody/something in a particular way, especially when this may not be fair
10. to make a formal statement to somebody in authority to make your opinions known or to protest

đại diện

Question 104

representation

Answer 104

noun
[/ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/]
1. the act of presenting somebody/something in a particular way; something that shows or describes something
-> the negative representation of single mothers in the media
2. the fact of having representatives who will speak or vote for you or act in your place
-> The green movement lacks effective representation in Parliament.
3. formal statements made to somebody in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest
-> We have made representations to the prime minister, but without success.

đại diện

Question 105

rescue

Answer 105

noun
[/ˈreskjuː/]
1. the act of saving somebody/something from a dangerous or difficult situation; the fact of being saved
-> We had given up hope of rescue.
2. an occasion when somebody/something is saved from a dangerous or difficult situation
-> Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue.

giải thoát

Question 106

researcher

Answer 106

noun
[/ˈriːsɜːrtʃər/]
1. a person who studies something carefully and tries to discover new facts about it
-> European researchers say olive oil could help prevent cancer.

nhà nghiên cứu

Question 107

resemble

Answer 107

verb
[/rɪˈzembl/]
1. to look like or be similar to another person or thing
-> She closely resembles her sister.

giống

Question 108

reserve

Answer 108

verb
[/rɪˈzɜːrv/]
1. to ask for a seat, table, room, etc. to be available for you or somebody else at a future time
-> I’d like to reserve a table for three for eight o’clock.
2. to keep something for somebody/something, so that it cannot be used by any other person or for any other reason
-> These seats are reserved for special guests.
3. to have or keep a particular power
-> The management reserves the right to refuse admission.
4. to not decide or make a judgement about something until a later time

dự trữ

Question 109

reside

Answer 109

verb
[/rɪˈzaɪd/]
1. to live in a particular place
-> He returned to Britain in 1939, having resided abroad for many years.

cư trú tại

Question 110

resident

Answer 110

adjective
[/ˈrezɪdənt/]
1. living in a particular place
-> the town’s resident population (= not tourists or visitors)

người dân

Question 111

residential

Answer 111

adjective
[/ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/]
1. suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices
-> a quiet residential area
2. requiring a person to live at a particular place; offering living accommodation
-> a residential language course

khu dân cư

Question 112

resolve

Answer 112

verb
[/rɪˈzɑːlv/]
1. to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty
-> to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis
2. to make a definite decision to do something
-> He resolved not to tell her the truth.
3. to reach a decision by means of a formal vote
-> It was resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority.

giải quyết

Question 113

resort

Answer 113

noun
[/rɪˈzɔːrt/]
1. a place where a lot of people go on holiday
-> seaside/mountain resorts
2. the act of using something, especially something bad or unpleasant, because nothing else is possible
-> There are hopes that the conflict can be resolved without resort to violence.
3. the first or last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation
-> Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed.

khu nghỉ mát

Question 114

responsibility

Answer 114

noun
[/rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/]
1. a duty to deal with or take care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong
-> to be in a position of responsibility
2. blame for something bad that has happened
-> The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake.
3. a moral duty to do something or to help or take care of somebody because of your job, position, etc.
-> We want to instil a sense of personal responsibility in children.

trách nhiệm

Question 115

rest

Answer 115

noun
[/rest/]
1. the part of something that remains
-> He wants a big house and an expensive car and all the rest of it.
2. the people or things that remain; the others
-> Take what you want and throw the rest away.
3. a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing after a period of activity
-> The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy.
4. an object that is used to support or hold something
5. a period of silence between notes; a sign that shows a rest between notes
6. used at the end of a list to mean everything else that you might expect to be on the list
7. used to say that the actual amount or number of something is much higher than somebody has stated
8. not moving
9. dead and therefore free from trouble or worry. People say ‘at rest’ to avoid saying ‘dead’.
10. to stop moving
11. apart from that; considering other matters
12. used to tell somebody to stop talking about something because they are annoying you
13. to stop doing something for a while
14. to bury somebody. People say ‘to lay somebody to rest’ to avoid saying ‘to bury’ somebody.
15. to stop something by showing it is not true
16. used when somebody is complaining that they have a lot of work to do
17. to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something
18. used when you are telling a story to say that you do not need to tell the end of it, because everyone knows it already

nghỉ ngơi

Question 116

restraint

Answer 116

noun
[/rɪˈstreɪnt/]
1. a rule, a fact, an idea, etc. that limits or controls what people can do
-> The government has imposed export restraints on some products.
2. the act of controlling or limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so
-> The unions are unlikely to accept any sort of wage restraint.
3. the quality of behaving calmly and with control
-> The police appealed to the crowd for restraint.
4. the use of physical force to control somebody who is behaving in a violent way
-> the physical restraint of prisoners
5. a type of seat belt or safety device
-> Children must use an approved child restraint or adult seat belt.

kiềm chế

Question 117

retail

Answer 117

noun
[/ˈriːteɪl/]
1. the selling of goods to the public, usually through shops
-> The recommended retail price is £9.99.

bán lẻ

Question 118

retain

Answer 118

verb
[/rɪˈteɪn/]
1. to keep something; to continue to have something
-> to retain your independence
2. to continue to hold or contain something
-> These plants will need a soil that retains moisture during the summer months.
3. if a member of the public retains somebody such as a lawyer, they pay money regularly or in advance so the lawyer, etc. will do work for them
-> You will be paid a retaining fee.

giữ lại

Question 119

retire

Answer 119

verb
[/rɪˈtaɪər/]
1. to leave your job and stop working, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill; to tell somebody they must stop doing their job
2. to stop competing during a game, race, etc., usually because you are injured
-> He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company.
3. to leave a place, especially to go somewhere quieter or more private
4. to move back from a battle in order to organize your soldiers in a different way
5. to go to bed
6. to make a player or team have to stop their turn at batting

về hưu

Question 120

retreat

Answer 120

verb
[/rɪˈtriːt/]
1. to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated
2. to move away or back
-> The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses.
3. to escape to a place that is quieter or safer
4. to change your mind about something because of criticism or because a situation has become too difficult
5. to lose value

rút lui

Question 121

retrieve

Answer 121

verb
[/rɪˈtriːv/]
1. to bring or get something back, especially from a place where it should not be
-> She bent to retrieve her comb from the floor.
2. to find and get back data or information that has been stored in the memory of a computer
-> to retrieve information from the database
3. to make a bad situation better; to get back something that was lost
-> You can only retrieve the situation by apologizing.

lấy lại

Question 122

return

Answer 122

verb
[/rɪˈtɜːrn/]
1. to come or go back from one place to another
2. to bring, give, put or send something back to somebody/something
-> I waited a long time for him to return.
3. to come back again
4. to start discussing a subject you were discussing earlier, or doing an activity you were doing earlier
5. to go back to a previous state
6. to do or give something to somebody because they have done or given the same to you first; to have the same feeling about somebody that they have about you
7. to hit the ball back to your opponent during a game
8. to give a decision about something in court
9. to elect somebody to a political position
10. to give or produce a particular amount of money as a profit or loss

trở lại

Question 123

reveal

Answer 123

verb
[/rɪˈviːl/]
1. to make something known to somebody
-> to reveal a secret
2. to show something that previously could not be seen
-> He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth.

tiết lộ

Question 124

revelation

Answer 124

noun
[/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/]
1. a fact that people are made aware of, especially one that has been secret and is surprising
-> startling/sensational revelations about her private life
2. the act of making people aware of something that has been secret
-> The company’s financial problems followed the revelation of a major fraud scandal.
3. something that is considered to be a sign or message from God
-> These events were seen as a divine revelation.
4. to be a completely new or surprising experience; to be different from what was expected

sự mặc khải

Question 125

reverse

Answer 125

verb
[/rɪˈvɜːrs/]
1. to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before
2. to change a previous decision, law, etc. to the opposite one
-> Falling birth rates may reverse the trend towards early retirement.
3. to turn something the opposite way around or change the order of something around
-> The Court of Appeal reversed the decision.
4. to exchange the positions or functions of two things
-> Writing is reversed in a mirror.
5. to admit you were wrong or to stop having a particular position in an argument
6. when a vehicle or its driver reverses or the driver reverses a vehicle, the vehicle goes backwards
7. to make a phone call that will be paid for by the person you are calling, not by you

đảo ngược

Question 126

review

Answer 126

noun
[/rɪˈvjuː/]
1. a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report
-> a book review
2. an act of looking again at something you have studied or written, especially in order to prepare for an exam
-> We need to do the review for the test tomorrow.
3. an examination of something, with the intention of changing it if necessary
-> The government has embarked on a systematic review of transport policy.
4. an examination of all the relevant information on a subject or on a series of events
-> to conduct/undertake a review of customer complaints
5. a ceremony that involves an official inspection of soldiers, etc. by an important visitor

ôn tập

Question 127

revise

Answer 127

verb
[/rɪˈvaɪz/]
1. to change your opinions or plans, for example because of something you have learned
-> I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now.
2. to change something, such as a book or an estimate, in order to correct or improve it
-> a revised edition of a textbook
3. to prepare for an exam by looking again at work that you have done
-> I can’t come out tonight. I have to revise.

ôn lại

Question 128

revive

Answer 128

verb
[/rɪˈvaɪv/]
1. to become, or to make somebody/something become, conscious or healthy and strong again
-> The flowers soon revived in water.
2. to make something start being used or done again
-> This quaint custom should be revived.
3. to produce again a play, etc. that has not been performed for some time
-> This 1930s musical is being revived at the National Theatre.

hồi sinh

Question 129

rich

Answer 129

adjective
[/rɪtʃ/]
1. having a lot of money or property
2. people who have a lot of money or property
-> She’s one of the richest women in the world.
3. producing a lot of wealth so that many of its people can live at a high standard
-> It’s a favourite resort for the rich and famous.
4. containing or providing a large supply of something
-> the richest countries/economies/nations
5. very interesting and full of variety
6. containing a lot of fat, butter, eggs, etc. and making you feel full quickly
7. containing the substances that make it good for growing plants in
8. strong or deep; very beautiful or attractive
9. expensive and beautiful
10. used to say that a criticism somebody makes is surprising and not reasonable, because they have the same fault
11. to get a lot of money, especially suddenly or unexpectedly

giàu có

Question 130

right

Answer 130

adjective
[/raɪt/]
1. true or correct as a fact
-> His success was down to being in the right place at the right time.
2. correct in your opinion or judgement
-> Did you get the answer right?
3. correct for a particular situation or thing, or for a particular person
-> You were quite right about the weather.
4. morally good or acceptable; correct according to law or a person’s duty
-> Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare?
5. in a normal or good enough condition
6. socially fashionable or important
7. of, on or towards the side of the body that is towards the east when a person faces north
8. used to emphasize something bad
9. to be able to take advantage of opportunities when they come
10. to start a relationship well/badly
11. to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you
12. used to say that somebody is willing to give up a lot in order to have or do something that they really want
13. to be a sensible person
14. to have found a very good or successful way of living, doing something, etc.
15. used to say that somebody’s intentions are kind and sincere even though they sometimes do the wrong thing
16. to do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion
17. (not) thinking clearly; (not) able to make sensible decisions
18. having the power to do something gives you the right to do it
19. younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of age
20. thinking or behaving in the right/wrong way
21. to do exactly the right things to please somebody
22. in excellent health or condition
23. certainly; in a way that cannot be denied
24. used to express strong approval or support
25. with the top part turned to the top; in the correct, normal position
26. used to say that everything will be all right, even if there is a problem now
27. used to say that there is no doubt about something

Phải

Question 131

right

Answer 131

adverb
[/raɪt/]
1. on or to the right side
-> Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish.
2. exactly; directly
-> Turn right at the end of the street.
3. all the way; completely
4. immediately; without delay
5. correctly
6. in the way that things should happen or are supposed to happen; in a way that is morally good
7. to be very obvious to somebody
8. used to say that something that has happened to somebody is their own fault and they deserve it
9. right from the beginning of a situation or an activity
10. in all directions; everywhere
11. immediately; without delay
12. at this moment
13. immediately
14. immediately; without delay
15. to make sure that somebody has all they need or want
16. to say what somebody else was going to say
17. very suitable for you because it is something that you know a lot about or are very interested in

Phải

Question 132

rise

Answer 132

noun
[/raɪz/]
1. an increase in an amount, a number or a level
-> The novel’s success gave rise to a number of sequels.
2. an increase in the money you are paid for the work you do
-> The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises.
3. the act of becoming more important, successful, powerful, etc.
-> I’m going to ask for a rise.
4. a movement upwards
5. an area of land that slopes upwards
6. to make somebody react in an angry way by saying something that you know will annoy them, especially as a joke
7. to cause something to happen or exist

tăng lên

Question 133

river

Answer 133

noun
[/ˈrɪvər/]
1. a natural flow of water that continues in a long line across land to the sea
-> Eventually we came to the mouth of the River Thames.
2. a large amount of liquid that is flowing in a particular direction
-> Rivers of molten lava flowed down the mountain.
3. to give poor or unfair treatment to somebody you have promised to help

dòng sông

Question 134

rob

Answer 134

verb
[/rɑːb/]
1. to steal money or property from a person or place
-> to rob a bank
2. to cheat or trick somebody so that they lose a lot of money
3. to have a sexual relationship with a much younger person
4. 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

cướp

Question 135

robot

Answer 135

noun
[/ˈrəʊbɑːt/]
1. a machine that can perform a complicated series of tasks by itself
-> These cars are built by robots.
2. (especially in stories) a machine that is made to look like a human and that can do some things that a human can do
-> a toy robot
3. a traffic light
-> Turn left at the first robot.

người máy

Question 136

roof

Answer 136

noun
[/ruːf/]
1. the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle
-> a flat/sloping/pitched roof
2. having the type of roof mentioned
-> flat-roofed buildings
3. the top of an underground space such as a tunnel or cave
-> The roof of the tunnel was starting to collapse.
4. the top of the inside of your mouth
5. to rise or increase very quickly
6. to become very angry
7. to have somewhere to live
8. very nervous
9. to produce or make somebody produce a lot of noise in a building, for example by shouting or cheering
10. in the same building or house
11. in your home

mái nhà

Question 137

room

Answer 137

noun
[/ruːm/]
1. a part of a building that has its own walls, floor and ceiling and is usually used for a particular purpose
-> The elephant in the room was the money that had to be paid in bribes.
2. having the number of rooms mentioned
-> I heard him enter the room.
3. a bedroom in a hotel, etc.
4. a set of two or more rooms that you rent to live in
5. empty space that can be used for a particular purpose
6. the possibility of something existing or happening; the opportunity to do something
7. all the people in a room
8. a problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it
9. the chance to change the way that something happens and influence decisions that are made
10. when somebody says there’s no room to swing a cat, they mean that a room is very small and that there is not enough space
11. a decision that people describe as being made in a smoke-filled room is made by a small group of people at a private meeting, rather than in an open and democratic way

phòng

Question 138

rugby

Answer 138

noun
[/ˈrʌɡbi/]
1. a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
-> to play a game of rugby

bóng bầu dục

Question 139

ruin

Answer 139

noun
[/ˈruːɪn/]
1. the state or process of being destroyed or severely damaged
-> A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution.
2. the parts of a building that remain after it has been destroyed or severely damaged
-> The old mill is now little more than a ruin.
3. the fact of having no money, of having lost your job, position, etc.
-> The divorce ultimately led to his ruin.
4. something that causes a person, company, etc. to lose all their money, job, position, etc.
-> Gambling was his ruin.
5. to get into a bad condition
6. destroyed or severely damaged

sự đổ nát

Question 140

runner

Answer 140

noun
[/ˈrʌnər/]
1. a person or an animal that runs, especially one taking part in a race
-> a long-distance/cross-country/marathon runner
2. a person who takes goods illegally into or out of a place
-> a drug runner
3. a narrow piece of metal, plastic or wood that something slides on or can move along on
-> the runners of a sledge
4. a plant stem that grows along the ground and puts down roots to form a new plant
5. a long narrow piece of cloth or carpet on a piece of furniture or on the floor
6. a person in a company or an organization whose job is to take messages, documents, etc. from one place to another
7. a shoe that is used for running or doing other sport in
8. to leave or run away from somewhere in a hurry, especially to avoid paying a bill or receiving a punishment

Á hậu

Question 141

running

Answer 141

noun
[/ˈrʌnɪŋ/]
1. the action or sport of running
-> to go running
2. the activity of managing or operating something
-> the day-to-day running of a business
3. the activity of bringing something such as drugs, guns, etc. into a country secretly and illegally
-> drug-running
4. having some/no chance of succeeding or achieving something
5. to set the speed at which something is done; to take the lead in doing something

đang chạy

Question 142

rural

Answer 142

adjective
[/ˈrʊrəl/]
1. connected with or like the countryside
-> rural areas

nông thôn

Question 143

rush

Answer 143

noun
[/rʌʃ/]
1. a sudden strong movement or action
-> He was soon given the bum’s rush from the club.
2. a situation in which you are in a hurry and need to do things quickly
-> Shoppers made a rush for the exits.
3. a situation in which people are very busy and there is a lot of activity
-> Parachuting will give you the rush of a lifetime.
4. a sudden strong emotion or sign of strong emotion
5. a sudden feeling of extreme pleasure or excitement
6. a sudden large demand for goods, etc.
7. a tall plant like grass that grows near water. Its long thin stems can be dried and used for making baskets, the seats of chairs, etc.
8. the first prints of a film before they have been edited
9. an occasion when a player or players run towards a player on the other team who has the ball
10. an occasion when a player runs forward with the ball
11. the time when parties are held for students who want to join a fraternity or sorority
12. to force somebody/be forced to leave a place quickly

cây bấc

Question 144

safety

Answer 144

noun
[/ˈseɪfti/]
1. the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
-> a place where children can play in safety
2. the state of not being dangerous
-> I’m worried about the safety of the treatment.
3. a place where you are safe
-> They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames.
4. a device that stops a gun from being fired or a machine from working by accident
5. (in American football) a defending player who plays in a position far away from the other team
6. safety is the most important thing
7. being in a group makes you safer and makes you feel more confident

sự an toàn

Question 145

sail

Answer 145

noun
[/seɪl/]
1. a sheet of strong cloth which the wind blows against to make a boat or ship travel through the water
-> As the boat moved down the river the wind began to fill the sails.
2. a trip in a boat or ship
-> We went for a sail.
3. a set of boards attached to the arm of a windmill
4. to begin a trip by sea
5. to make somebody suddenly less confident or angry, especially when you do or say something that they do not expect
6. to arrange the sails of a boat to suit the wind so that the boat moves faster
7. to reduce your costs

chèo

Question 146

same

Answer 146

adjective
[/seɪm/]
1. exactly the one or ones referred to or mentioned; not different
-> We have lived in the same house for twenty years.
2. exactly like the one or ones referred to or mentioned
-> I bought the same car as yours (= another car of that type).
3. used to say that a situation has not changed at all
4. used to say that a situation or the excuses, products or entertainment being offered have not improved at all

như nhau

Question 147

satisfy

Answer 147

verb
[/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/]
1. to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
-> Nothing satisfies him—he’s always complaining.
2. to provide what is wanted, needed or asked for
-> The food wasn’t enough to satisfy his hunger.
3. to make somebody certain something is true or has been done
-> Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher.

thỏa mãn

Question 148

scandal

Answer 148

noun
[/ˈskændl/]
1. behaviour or an event that people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger
-> a series of sex scandals
2. talk or reports about the very bad or wrong things that people have done or are thought to have done
-> to spread scandal
3. an action, attitude, etc. that you think is very wrong and not at all acceptable
-> It is a scandal that such a large city has no orchestra.

vụ bê bối

Question 149

scared

Answer 149

adjective
[/skerd/]
1. frightened of something or afraid that something bad might happen
-> The thieves got scared and ran away.
2. to be very easily frightened; to be very nervous
3. to be very frightened; to frighten somebody very much
4. to be extremely frightened or bored

sợ hãi

Question 150

scholarship

Answer 150

noun
[/ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/]
1. an amount of money given to somebody by an organization to help pay for their education
-> She won a scholarship to study at Stanford.
2. the serious study of an academic subject and the knowledge and methods involved
-> a magnificent work of scholarship

học bổng

Question 151

scream

Answer 151

noun
[/skriːm/]
1. a loud high shout made by somebody who is hurt, frightened, excited, etc.; a loud high noise
-> She let out a scream of pain.
2. a person or thing that causes you to laugh
-> He’s a scream.

la hét

Question 152

scream

Answer 152

verb
[/skriːm/]
1. to give a loud, high shout, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
-> There was a bang and I heard someone scream.
2. to shout something in a loud, high voice because of fear, anger, etc.
-> ‘Help!’ she screamed.
3. to make a loud, high noise; to move fast, making this noise
-> Lights flashed and sirens screamed.
4. if you drag somebody kicking and screaming to do something, they only do it with great protests because they don’t really want to do it at all
5. to scream loudly and for a long time, especially in order to protest about something

la hét

Question 153

screen

Answer 153

verb
[/skriːn/]
1. to show a film, etc. in a cinema or on television
2. to examine people in order to find out if they have a particular disease or illness
-> a list of films to be screened as part of the festival
3. to find out information about people who work or who want to work for you in order to make sure that they can be trusted
-> I use my voicemail to screen my phone calls.
4. to check something to see if it is suitable or if you want it
5. to hide or protect something/somebody by placing something in front of or around them
6. to protect somebody from something dangerous or unpleasant, especially to protect somebody who has done something illegal or dishonest

màn hình

Question 154

screw

Answer 154

verb
[/skruː/]
1. to fasten one thing to another or make something tight with a screw or screws
-> The bookcase is screwed to the wall.
2. to turn something round and round in order to fasten it in place
-> She screwed the cap back on the jar.
3. to be attached by screwing
-> The bulb should just screw into the socket.
4. to use your hand to make something, especially a piece of paper, form a tight ball
-> I screwed up the letter and threw it into the fire.
5. to cheat somebody, especially by making them pay too much money for something
-> We’ve been screwed.
6. to force somebody to give you something
-> They screwed the money out of her by threats.
7. to have sex with somebody
8. to be a sensible person
9. an offensive way of showing that you are annoyed or do not care about somebody/something
10. to force yourself to be brave enough to do something

Đinh ốc

Question 155

script

Answer 155

noun
[/skrɪpt/]
1. a written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.
-> That line isn’t in the original script.
2. writing done by hand
-> She admired his neat script.
3. a set of letters in which a language is written
-> a document in Cyrillic script (= used to write Russian and some other languages)
4. a candidate’s written answer or answers in an exam
5. a series of instructions for a computer, carried out in a particular order, for example when a link in a website is clicked
-> The bug was caused by an error in the script.

kịch bản

Question 156

secret

Answer 156

adjective
[/ˈsiːkrət/]
1. known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others
-> secret information/meetings/talks
2. used to describe actions and behaviour that you do not tell other people about
-> He’s a secret drinker.
3. liking to have secrets that other people do not know about; showing this
-> They were so secret about everything.

bí mật

Question 157

see

Answer 157

verb
[/siː/]
1. to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
-> Now let me see—how old is she now?
2. to have or use the power of sight
-> She looked for him but couldn’t see him in the crowd.
3. to watch a game, television programme, performance, etc.
-> She will never see again (= she has become blind).
4. to look at something in order to find information; to go to somebody in order to ask for help or information
5. to be near and recognize somebody; to meet somebody by chance
6. to visit somebody/something
7. to have a meeting with somebody
8. to spend time with somebody
9. to understand something
10. to have an opinion of something
11. to consider something as a future possibility; to imagine somebody/something as something
12. to find out something by looking, asking or waiting
13. to find out or decide something by thinking or considering
14. to make sure that you do something or that something is done
15. to experience or suffer something
16. to be the time when an event happens
17. to be the place where an event happens
18. to go with somebody to help or protect them
19. that can be seen clearly; in a way that can be seen clearly
20. used when you are thinking or trying to remember something
21. to realize that there is going to be a problem before it happens
22. to realize that somebody/something is not as good, pleasant, etc. as they/it seem
23. to find out or look at something yourself in order to be sure that what somebody is saying is true
24. because of the fact that…
25. goodbye
26. used when you are explaining something

nhìn thấy

Question 158

seed

Answer 158

noun
[/siːd/]
1. the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
-> The lettuces had all run to seed.
2. the small hard seed that is found in some types of fruit
-> a packet of wild flower seeds
3. the beginning of a feeling or development that continues to grow
4. one of the best players in a competition. The seeds are given a position in a list to try and make sure that they do not play each other in the early parts of the competition.
5. semen
6. all the people who are the children, grandchildren, etc. of one man
7. to produce flowers and seeds as well as leaves
8. to become much less attractive or good because of lack of attention
9. to start the process that leads to a particular situation or result

hạt giống

Question 159

seek

Answer 159

verb
[/siːk/]
1. to look for something/somebody
-> Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
2. to ask somebody for something; to try to obtain or achieve something
-> I think it’s time we sought legal advice.
3. to try to do something
-> He sought to establish himself as a writer.
4. looking for or trying to get the thing mentioned; the activity of doing this
-> attention-seeking behaviour
5. to try to find a way to become rich, especially by going to another place

tìm kiếm

Question 160

seeker

Answer 160

noun
[/ˈsiːkər/]
1. a person who is trying to find or get the thing mentioned
-> an attention/a publicity seeker

người tìm kiếm

Question 161

segment

Answer 161

noun
[/ˈseɡmənt/]
1. a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately
-> She cleaned a small segment of the painting.
2. one of the sections of an orange, a lemon, etc.
3. a part of a circle separated from the rest by a single line
4. the smallest speech sound that a word can be divided into

bộ phận

Question 162

selection

Answer 162

noun
[/sɪˈlekʃn/]
1. the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
-> She took a long time to make her selection.
2. a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group
-> A selection of readers’ comments is published below.
3. a collection of things from which something can be chosen
-> The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.

lựa chọn

Question 163

sell

Answer 163

verb
[/sel/]
1. to give something to somebody in exchange for money
-> We were really sold on the idea.
2. to offer something for people to buy
-> I recently sold my bike.
3. to be bought by people in the way or in the numbers mentioned; to be offered at the price mentioned
-> Now we have to try and sell the idea to management.
4. to make people want to buy something
5. to persuade somebody that something is a good idea, service, product, etc.; to persuade somebody that you are the right person for a job, position, etc.
6. to accept money or a reward from somebody for doing something that is against your principles
7. to be very enthusiastic about something
8. to be bought quickly or in great numbers
9. to have sex with somebody in exchange for money
10. to give poor or unfair treatment to somebody you have promised to help
11. to sell a country’s assets, such as land or property, to foreign owners
12. to sell somebody something/to buy something that has no value or is worth much less than the price paid
13. to not value somebody/yourself highly enough and show this by the way you treat or present them/yourself
14. to do anything, even something really bad or dishonest, in return for money, success or power

bán

Question 164

sensation

Answer 164

noun
[/senˈseɪʃn/]
1. a feeling that you get when something affects your body
-> a tingling/burning sensation
2. the ability to feel through your sense of touch
-> She seemed to have lost all sensation in her arms.
3. a general feeling or impression that is difficult to explain; an experience or a memory
-> He had the eerie sensation of being watched.
4. very great surprise, excitement, or interest among a lot of people; the person or the thing that causes this surprise
-> News of his arrest caused a sensation.

cảm giác

Question 165

sensible

Answer 165

adjective
[/ˈsensəbl/]
1. able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
-> She’s a sensible sort of person.
2. useful rather than fashionable
-> sensible shoes
3. aware of something
-> I am sensible of the fact that mathematics is not a popular subject.

hợp lý

Question 166

sentence

Answer 166

noun
[/ˈsentəns/]
1. a set of words expressing a statement, a question or an order, usually containing a subject and a verb. In written English sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop/period (.), a question mark (?) or an exclamation mark (!).
-> Does the sentence contain an adverb?
2. the punishment given by a court
-> a jail/prison sentence

câu

Question 167

separate

Answer 167

adjective
[/ˈseprət/]
1. forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
-> They have begun to sleep in separate rooms.
2. different; not connected
-> a separate incident/issue
3. to end a relationship with somebody
4. to go in a different direction from somebody you have been travelling with
5. in a separate envelope

chia

Question 168

serve

Answer 168

verb
[/sɜːrv/]
1. to give somebody food or drink, for example at a restaurant or during a meal
-> This device can pull double duty as a decent laptop and an adequate tablet.
2. to be enough for somebody/something
-> Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m.
3. to help a customer or sell them something in a shop
-> This dish will serve four hungry people.
4. to be useful to somebody in achieving or satisfying something
5. to provide an area or a group of people with a product or service
6. to work or perform duties for a person, an organization, a country, etc.; to spend a period of time in a particular job
7. to be suitable for a particular use, especially when nothing else is available
8. to have a particular effect or result
9. to spend a period of time in prison
10. to give or send somebody an official document, especially one that orders them to appear in court
11. to start playing by throwing the ball into the air and hitting it
12. to perform two roles or functions at the same time
13. people will be dealt with, seen, etc. strictly in the order in which they arrive
14. if I remember correctly
15. used to say that something that has happened to somebody is their own fault and they deserve it
16. to be useful for a particular purpose or period of time
17. to support two different parties, principles, etc. at the same time

phục vụ

Question 169

set

Answer 169

noun
[/set/]
1. a group of similar things that belong together in some way
2. a group of objects used together, for example for playing a game
-> a set of six chairs
3. a group of people who have similar interests and spend a lot of time together socially
-> a chess set
4. a piece of equipment for receiving television or radio signals
-> the smart set (= rich, fashionable people)
5. the scenery used for a play, film, etc.
6. a place where a play is performed or part of a film is filmed
7. one section of a match in games such as tennis or volleyball
8. a group of things regarded as a unit because they all have particular qualities in common
9. a series of songs or pieces of music that a musician or group performs at a concert
10. a group of school students with a similar ability in a particular subject
11. the way in which somebody’s face or body is fixed in a particular expression, especially one showing a feeling of being determined
12. an act of arranging hair in a particular style while it is wet
13. the state of becoming solid or hard
14. a hole in the ground where a badger lives
15. a young plant, shoot etc. for planting

bộ

Question 170

several

Answer 170

pronoun
[/ˈsevrəl/]
1. more than two but not very many
-> Several letters arrived this morning.

một số

Question 171

shape

Answer 171

noun
[/ʃeɪp/]
1. the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
-> a rectangular/spherical/cylindrical shape
2. a person or thing that is difficult to see clearly
-> Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark.
3. the physical condition of somebody/something
-> What sort of shape was the car in after the accident?
4. the particular qualities or characteristics of something
-> Will new technology change the shape of broadcasting?
5. to become angry, anxious or upset
6. to take exercise, eat healthy food, etc. in order to become physically fit
7. to train somebody so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well
8. to make something more acceptable, organized or successful
9. to express or explain a particular idea, plan, etc.
10. of any type
11. (to get/stay) in good physical condition
12. not having the normal shape
13. not in good physical condition
14. the way things are likely to develop in the future
15. to develop and become more complete or organized
16. to dance
17. to behave in a way that makes you seem to threaten somebody, especially by standing as though you are ready to fight, without actually becoming violent

hình dạng

Question 172

shaped

Answer 172

adjective
[/ʃeɪpt/]
1. having the type of shape mentioned
-> a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow

có hình dạng

Question 173

share

Answer 173

verb
[/ʃer/]
1. to have, use or experience something at the same time as somebody else
2. to have part of something while another person or other people also have part
-> There isn’t an empty table. Would you mind sharing?
3. to divide something between two or more people
-> We shared the pizza between the four of us.
4. to give some of what you have to somebody else; to let somebody use something that is yours
5. to have the same feelings, ideas, experiences, etc. as somebody else
6. to tell other people about your ideas, experiences, and feelings
7. to be equally involved in something or responsible for something
8. used to say that everyone should share things equally and in a fair way
9. if you talk to somebody about your problems and worries, instead of keeping them to yourself, they seem less serious

chia sẻ

Question 174

sharp

Answer 174

adjective
[/ʃɑːrp/]
1. having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
-> He’s not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer, is he?
2. sudden, rapid and large
-> a sharp knife
3. clear and definite
-> That note sounded sharp.
4. quick to notice or understand things or to react
5. critical or severe
6. loud, sudden and often high in tone
7. very strong and sudden, often like being cut or badly hurt
8. changing direction suddenly
9. strong and slightly bitter
10. used to describe a very cold or very severe frost or wind
11. clever but possibly dishonest
12. fashionable and new
13. not full or round in shape
14. used after the name of a note to mean a note a semitone higher
15. above the correct pitch (= how high or low a note sounds)
16. not intelligent
17. the place or position of greatest difficulty or responsibility

sắc

Question 175

shift

Answer 175

verb
[/ʃɪft/]
1. to move, or move something, from one position or place to another
-> Each time he seemed to be losing the argument, he just shifted his ground.
2. to move quickly
-> Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair.
3. to change from one state, position, etc. to another
-> We need to shift the focus of this debate.
4. to change your opinion of or attitude towards something, or change the way that you do something
5. to make somebody else responsible for something you should do or something bad that you have done
6. to remove something such as a dirty mark
7. to sell goods, especially goods that are difficult to sell
8. to change the gears when you are driving a vehicle
9. to change your opinion about a subject, especially during a discussion
10. used to describe a situation that changes so often that it is difficult to understand or deal with it

sự thay đổi

Question 176

shock

Answer 176

noun
[/ʃɑːk/]
1. a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
-> The article reports on a celebrity who—shock horror—has gained weight!
2. a serious medical condition, usually the result of injury in which a person has lost a lot of blood and they are extremely weak
-> I got a terrible shock the other day.
3. a violent shaking movement that is caused by an explosion, earthquake, etc.
4. a sudden flow of electricity through a part of the body, causing pain and sometimes death
5. a thick mass of hair on a person’s head
6. used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising

sốc

Question 177

shout

Answer 177

noun
[/ʃaʊt/]
1. a loud cry of anger, fear, excitement, etc.
-> angry shouts
2. a person’s turn to buy drinks
-> What are you drinking? It’s my shout.
3. to have a good chance of winning something or of achieving something
4. to tell somebody something

hét lên

Question 178

shout

Answer 178

verb
[/ʃaʊt/]
1. to say something in a loud voice; to speak loudly/angrily to somebody
-> Stop shouting and listen!
2. to make a loud noise
-> She could hear him shouting and screaming in the next room.
3. to buy drinks or food for somebody in a bar, restaurant, etc.
-> I’ll shout—what are you drinking?
4. to talk about something in a very public way

hét lên

Question 179

shut

Answer 179

verb
[/ʃʌt/]
1. to close something; to become closed
-> The window won’t shut.
2. when a shop, restaurant, etc. shuts or when somebody shuts it, it stops being open for business and you cannot go into it
-> The bank shuts at 4.
3. to make it unlikely that something will happen
4. to not talk about something to somebody because it is a secret or because it will upset or annoy them
5. to shut a door hard when somebody is trying to come in
6. to refuse to talk to somebody or meet them, in a rude way
7. to make it unlikely that something will happen
8. to refuse to listen to something
9. to pretend that you have not noticed something so that you do not have to deal with it
10. a rude way of telling somebody to be quiet or stop talking
11. to close a business permanently or to stop working for the day
12. very easily, without thinking about it

đóng lại

Question 180

shy

Answer 180

adjective
[/ʃaɪ/]
1. nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
-> He is not exactly the shy and retiring type.
2. showing that somebody is nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
-> a shy smile
3. easily frightened and not willing to come near people
-> The panda is a shy creature.
4. afraid of doing something or being involved in something
-> The band has never been shy of publicity.
5. not having quite the amount that is needed to be something or to reach a particular figure
-> We are still two players shy (of a full team).
6. avoiding or not liking the thing mentioned
-> camera-shy (= not liking to be photographed)
7. to be unwilling to accept something or do something, and to try to avoid it
8. after an unpleasant experience you are careful to avoid something similar

xấu hổ

Question 181

similar

Answer 181

adjective
[/ˈsɪmələr/]
1. like somebody/something but not exactly the same
-> We have very similar interests.

tương tự

Question 182

similarity

Answer 182

noun
[/ˌsɪməˈlærəti/]
1. the state of being similar to somebody/something but not exactly the same
-> The report highlights the similarity between the two groups.
2. a feature that things or people have that makes them like each other
-> a study of the similarities and differences between the two countries

sự giống nhau

Question 183

similarly

Answer 183

adverb
[/ˈsɪmələrli/]
1. in almost the same way
-> It is a little cheaper than other similarly sized cars.
2. used to say that two facts, actions, statements, etc. are like each other
-> The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans.

tương tự

Question 184

simple

Answer 184

adjective
[/ˈsɪmpl/]
1. not complicated; easy to understand or do
-> It’s laziness, pure and simple.
2. basic or plain without anything extra or unnecessary
-> a simple solution/explanation/question/task/example
3. used before a noun to emphasize that it is exactly that and nothing else
4. consisting of only a few parts; not complicated in structure
5. ordinary; not special
6. slow to learn; having a learning disability
7. used to describe the present or past tense of a verb that is formed without using an auxiliary verb, as in She loves him (= the simple present tense) or He arrived late (= the simple past tense)
8. used after the noun that it refers to in order to emphasize that there is nothing but the thing you have just mentioned involved in something

đơn giản

Question 185

sink

Answer 185

verb
[/sɪŋk/]
1. to go down below the surface or towards the bottom of a liquid or soft substance
-> She just sat there, sunk in thought.
2. to damage a boat or ship so that it goes below the surface of the sea, etc.
-> The ship sank to the bottom of the sea.
3. to move downwards, especially by falling or sitting down
-> to sink a post into the ground
4. to move slowly downwards
5. to decrease in amount, volume, strength, etc.
6. to become quieter
7. to make a deep hole in the ground
8. to place something in the ground by digging
9. to prevent somebody or somebody’s plans from succeeding
10. to hit a ball into a hole in golf or snooker
11. to drink something quickly, especially a large amount of alcohol
12. to be in a state of unhappiness or deep thought
13. used to talk about people who leave an organization, a company, etc. that is having difficulties, without caring about the people who are left
14. used to say that somebody suddenly feels sad or depressed about something
15. to agree to forget about your disagreements
16. an unpleasant feeling that you get when you realize that something bad has happened or is going to happen
17. to be in a situation where you will either succeed by your own efforts or fail completely
18. to have such low moral standards that you do something very bad
19. to behave in a worse way than ever before

bồn rửa

Question 186

situation

Answer 186

noun
[/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/]
1. all the circumstances and things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place
-> the present economic/financial/political situation
2. the kind of location that a building or town has
-> The town is in a delightful situation in a wide green valley.
3. a job
-> Situations Vacant (= the title of the section in a newspaper where jobs are advertised)
4. to prevent failure or defeat, when this seems certain to happen

tình huống

Question 187

ski

Answer 187

verb
[/skiː/]
1. to move over snow on skis, especially as a sport
-> Our children want to learn to ski.
2. to spend time skiing for pleasure
-> We went skiing in France in March.

trượt tuyết

Question 188

skin

Answer 188

noun
[/skɪn/]
1. the layer of tissue that covers the body
-> He escaped defeat by the skin of his teeth.
2. having the type of skin mentioned
-> to have dark/pale skin
3. the skin of a dead animal with or without its fur, used for making leather, etc.
-> Do phone skins protect your phone?
4. the outer layer of some fruits and vegetables
5. the thin outer layer of a sausage
6. the thin layer that forms on the surface of some liquids, especially when they become cold after being heated
7. a layer that covers the outside of something
8. a special cover for any small electronic device that you can carry with you
9. the interface of a computer program (= the way a computer program presents information on screen), that the user can change as they wish
10. if you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just manage to do it
11. to annoy somebody
12. to be extremely attracted to somebody
13. used to say that somebody is not upset or annoyed about something because it does not affect them in a bad way
14. to move violently because of a sudden shock
15. to make you feel afraid or full of horror
16. to try to avoid death, punishment, etc., especially by leaving others in an extremely difficult situation
17. extremely thin in a way that is not attractive or healthy
18. (to have) a personal interest in an organization or activity, and therefore in its success
19. the ability to accept criticism, offensive remarks, etc. without becoming upset
20. the lack of ability to accept criticism, offensive remarks, etc. without becoming upset

da

Question 189

skip

Answer 189

verb
[/skɪp/]
1. to move forwards lightly and quickly making a little jump with each step
-> My heart missed a beat when I saw who it was.
2. to jump over a rope which is held at both ends by yourself or by two other people and is passed again and again over your head and under your feet
-> She skipped happily along beside me.
3. to not do something that you usually do or should do
-> You can skip the next chapter if you have covered the topic in class.
4. to leave out something that would normally be the next thing that you would do, read, etc.
5. to move from one place to another or from one subject to another very quickly
6. to leave a place secretly or suddenly
7. to make a flat stone jump across the surface of water
8. used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of fear, excitement, etc.
9. to fail to appear at your trial after you have paid money to be allowed to go free until the trial
10. used to tell somebody rudely that you do not want to talk about something or repeat what you have said

nhảy

Question 190

skirt

Answer 190

noun
[/skɜːrt/]
1. a piece of clothing that hangs from the middle part of the body
-> a short/long/pleated/denim skirt
2. the part of a dress, coat, etc. that hangs below the middle part of the body
-> She tucked up her voluminous skirts to make room for Jane beside her.
3. an outer layer that covers and protects the base of a vehicle or machine
-> the rubber skirt around the bottom of a hovercraft

váy ngắn

Question 191

sky

Answer 191

noun
[/skaɪ/]
1. the space above the earth that you can see when you look up, where clouds and the sun, moon and stars appear
-> The sky suddenly went dark and it started to rain.
2. used to refer to where a particular person is imagined to go when they die or a thing when it is no longer working, similar to the place they were connected with on earth
3. an event that somebody talks about that seems very unlikely to happen
4. to praise somebody/something a lot
5. there is no limit to what somebody can achieve, earn, do, etc.

bầu trời

Question 192

slightly

Answer 192

adverb
[/ˈslaɪtli/]
1. a little
-> a slightly different version
2. a slightly built person is small and thin

nhẹ nhàng

Question 193

slow

Answer 193

verb
[/sləʊ/]
1. to go or to make something/somebody go at a slower speed or be less active
-> Economic growth has slowed a little.

chậm

Question 194

smoke

Answer 194

noun
[/sməʊk/]
1. the grey, white or black gas that is produced by something burning
-> cigarette/tobacco smoke
2. an act of smoking a cigarette
-> Are you coming outside for a smoke?
3. London, or another large city
4. to try to trick somebody or lie to somebody, particularly by saying something is better than it really is
5. to be completely burnt
6. if your plans, hopes, etc. go up in smoke, they fail completely
7. if something bad is being said about somebody/something, it usually has some truth in it
8. the fact of hiding the truth with information that is not important or relevant
9. a decision that people describe as being made in a smoke-filled room is made by a small group of people at a private meeting, rather than in an open and democratic way

Khói

Question 195

snow

Answer 195

noun
[/snəʊ/]
1. small soft white pieces (called flakes) of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather; this substance when it is lying on the ground
-> Snow was falling heavily.
2. an amount of snow that falls in one particular place or at one particular time
-> the first snows of winter
3. extremely clean, pure, etc.

tuyết

Question 196

so

Answer 196

adverb
[/səʊ/]
1. to such a great degree
-> Don’t look so angry.
2. very; extremely
-> I’m so glad to see you.
3. not to the same degree
-> I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for a long time.
4. used to show the size, amount or number of something
-> The fish was about so big (= said when using your hands to show the size).
5. used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned
-> ‘Is he coming?’ ‘I hope so.’
6. also
-> Times have changed and so have I.
7. used to agree that something is true, especially when you are surprised
-> ‘You were there, too.’ ‘So I was—I’d forgotten.’
8. used, often with a negative, before adjectives and noun phrases to emphasize something that you are saying
-> He is so not the right person for you.
9. used, especially by children, to say that what somebody says is not the case and the opposite is true
-> ‘You’re not telling the truth, are you?’ ‘I am, so!’
10. used when you are showing somebody how to do something or telling them how something happened
-> Stand with your arms out, so.
11. used at the end of a list to show that it continues in the same way
12. used to give an important extra reason why something is true
13. used after a number, an amount, etc. to show that it is not exact
14. with the intention of doing something
15. used to show that you accept something and will not try to change it or cannot change it
16. used to show that you have finished talking about something
17. used to suggest that something has not been successful or useful
18. in such a way that

Vì thế

Question 197

soak

Answer 197

verb
[/səʊk/]
1. to put something in liquid for a time so that it becomes completely wet; to become completely wet in this way
-> I usually soak the beans overnight.
2. to make somebody/something completely wet
-> A sudden shower of rain soaked the spectators.
3. to enter or pass through something
-> Blood had soaked through the bandage.
4. to obtain a lot of money from somebody by making them pay very high taxes or prices
-> He was accused of soaking his clients.

ngâm

Question 198

soft

Answer 198

adjective
[/sɔːft/]
1. changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard
-> She’s always had a soft spot for you.
2. less hard than average
-> soft margarine
3. smooth and pleasant to touch
-> soft rocks such as limestone
4. not having sharp angles or hard edges
5. not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes
6. not strong or violent
7. not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle
8. kind and showing sympathy; easily affected by other people’s pain and problems
9. not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough
10. stupid or crazy
11. not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable
12. not involving much work; too easy and comfortable
13. not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing
14. not alcoholic
15. not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in city and ‘g’ in general
16. to like somebody/something

mềm mại

Question 199

software

Answer 199

noun
[/ˈsɔːftwer/]
1. the programs used by a computer for doing particular jobs
-> management/editing software

phần mềm

Question 200

soil

Answer 200

noun
[/sɔɪl/]
1. the top layer of the earth in which plants, trees, etc. grow
-> instruments for measuring soil moisture
2. a country; an area of land
-> It was the first time I had set foot on African soil.

đất

Question 201

sole

Answer 201

adjective
[/səʊl/]
1. only; single
-> the sole surviving member of the family
2. belonging to one person or group; not shared
-> She has sole responsibility for the project.

Duy Nhất

Question 202

solely

Answer 202

adverb
[/ˈsəʊlli/]
1. only; not involving somebody/something else
-> She was motivated solely by self-interest.

cô độc

Question 203

solicitor

Answer 203

noun
[/səˈlɪsɪtər/]
1. a lawyer who prepares legal documents, for example for the sale of land or buildings, advises people on legal matters, and can speak for them in some courts of law
-> Her first step was to contact a solicitor for advice.
2. a person whose job is to visit or phone people and try to sell them something
3. the most senior legal officer of a city, town or government department

cố vấn pháp luật

Question 204

sorry

Answer 204

adjective
[/ˈsɑːri/]
1. feeling sad and ashamed about something that has been done
-> We’re very sorry about the damage to your car.
2. feeling sad and showing sympathy
-> I’m sorry that your husband lost his job.
3. feeling disappointed about something and wishing you had done something different or had not done something
-> She was sorry that she’d lost contact with Mary.
4. very sad or bad, especially making you feel pity or disapproval
-> The business is in a sorry state.
5. to be sad or feel sympathy for somebody
6. used to say that it is wiser to be too careful than to act too quickly and do something you may later wish you had not
7. to feel unhappy; to be sad about yourself because you are suffering
8. used when you are apologizing for something
9. used for disagreeing with somebody or politely saying ‘no’
10. used for introducing bad news
11. used for saying that something is disappointing

Xin lỗi

Question 205

source

Answer 205

noun
[/sɔːrs/]
1. a place, person or thing that you get something from
-> renewable energy sources
2. a person, book or document that provides information, especially for study, a piece of written work or news
-> He refused to name his sources.
3. a person or thing that causes or provides something
-> The Irish landscape has long been a source of inspiration to artists.
4. the place where a river or stream starts
-> the source of the Nile
5. at the place or the point that something comes from or begins

nguồn

Question 206

south

Answer 206

adverb
[/saʊθ/]
1. towards the south
-> This room faces south.
2. nearer to the south than something
-> They live ten miles south of Bristol.
3. less or lower than something
-> The drug is achieving revenues just south of $1 billion per quarter.
4. to or in the south of a country

phía nam

Question 207

south

Answer 207

noun
[/saʊθ/]
1. the direction that is on your right when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass
-> Which way is south?
2. the southern part of a country, a region or the world
-> birds flying to the south for the winter
3. the southern states of the US
-> The South used to rely heavily on agriculture.
4. the poorer countries in the southern half of the world
-> The South comprises many diverse countries.

phía nam

Question 208

southern

Answer 208

adjective
[/ˈsʌðərn/]
1. located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
-> the southern slopes of the mountains

phía Nam

Question 209

space

Answer 209

noun
[/speɪs/]
1. the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are
-> I’m happy now. I’m in a good place.
2. an area or a place that is empty
-> Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space.
3. an amount of an area or of a place that is empty or that is available for use
-> We have 50  000 square metres of floor space.
4. a place, especially a room or a building, that can be used for a particular purpose
-> The venue is a great space for music.
5. the quality of being large and empty, allowing you to move freely
-> The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space.
6. a large area of land that has no buildings on it
-> the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies
7. a period of time
8. the part of a line, page or document that is empty
9. the freedom and the time to think or do what you want to
10. the whole area in which all things exist and move
11. an area of business in which a person or an organization operates
12. to be feeling happy, sad, worried, etc. about something; to be in a good, bad, unhappy, etc. state
13. to look straight in front of you without looking at a particular thing, usually because you are thinking about something
14. a person who is not useful or good at anything
15. used in orders, to tell somebody to wait for more news about something to be announced

không gian

Question 210

spam

Answer 210

noun
[/spæm/]
1. advertising material sent by email to people who have not asked for it; advertising material on the internet that is not wanted
-> to send/block spam
2. cooked meat that has been cut up in very small pieces that are pressed together in a container, usually sold in cans and served cold in slices

thư rác

Question 211

speaker

Answer 211

noun
[/ˈspiːkər/]
1. a person who gives a talk or makes a speech
-> He was a guest speaker at the conference.
2. a person who speaks a particular language
-> English speakers
3. a person who is or was speaking
-> I looked around to see who the speaker was.
4. the part of a radio, computer or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of
-> The car had a powerful sound system with four speakers.
5. the title of the person whose job is to control the discussions in a parliament
-> the Speaker of the House of Commons/Representatives

loa

Question 212

specialize

Answer 212

verb
[/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/]
1. to become an expert in a particular area of work, study or business; to spend more time on one area of work, etc. than on others
-> Many students prefer not to specialize too soon.

chuyên môn hóa

Question 213

species

Answer 213

noun
[/ˈspiːʃiːz/]
1. a group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to have sex with each other and produce healthy young are divided, smaller than a genus and identified by a Latin name
-> a conservation area for endangered species

giống loài

Question 214

specific

Answer 214

adjective
[/spəˈsɪfɪk/]
1. connected with one particular thing only
-> specific needs/requirements
2. detailed and exact
-> specific information/details/examples/questions
3. existing only in one place or limited to one thing
-> a belief that is specific to this part of Africa

cụ thể

Question 215

specify

Answer 215

verb
[/ˈspesɪfaɪ/]
1. to state something, especially by giving an exact measurement, time, exact instructions, etc.
-> Remember to specify your size when ordering clothes.

chỉ định

Question 216

speculate

Answer 216

verb
[/ˈspekjuleɪt/]
1. to form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or facts
-> We all speculated about the reasons for her resignation.
2. to buy goods, property, shares, etc., hoping to make a profit when you sell them, but with the risk of losing money
-> He likes to speculate on the stock market.

suy đoán

Question 217

spell

Answer 217

noun
[/spel/]
1. a short period of time during which something lasts
-> We had a spell of warm weather in April.
2. a period of time doing something or working somewhere
-> She had a spell as a singer before becoming an actress.
3. words that are thought to have magic power or to make a piece of magic work; a piece of magic that happens when somebody says these magic words
-> a magic spell
4. a quality that a person or thing has that makes them so attractive or interesting that they have a strong influence on you
-> I completely fell under her spell.
5. to perform or behave in a way that is attractive or interesting, or that makes somebody behave in a particular way

Đánh vần

Question 218

sphere

Answer 218

noun
[/sfɪr/]
1. a solid figure that is completely round, with every point on its surface at an equal distance from the centre
-> The Earth is not a perfect sphere.
2. any object that is completely round, for example a ball
3. an area of activity, influence or interest; a particular section of society
-> the political sphere
4. a region that surrounds a planet, especially the earth
-> ionosphere

quả cầu

Question 219

spice

Answer 219

noun
[/spaɪs/]
1. one of the various types of powder or seed that come from plants and are used in cooking. Spices have a strong taste and smell.
-> common spices such as ginger and cinnamon
2. extra interest or excitement
-> We need an exciting trip to add some spice to our lives.
3. a powerful illegal synthetic (= artificial) drug that some people smoke for the physical and mental effects that it has on them
-> Six men overdosed on the synthetic drug known as spice.
4. having a range of different experiences makes life more interesting

gia vị

Question 220

spicy

Answer 220

adjective
[/ˈspaɪsi/]
1. having a strong taste because spices have been added to it
-> I don’t like spicy food.
2. exciting and making you feel slightly shocked
-> spicy stories about the sex lives of the stars

cay

Question 221

spoon

Answer 221

noun
[/spuːn/]
1. a tool that has a handle with a shallow bowl at the end, used for mixing, serving and eating food
-> a plastic/metal spoon
2. the amount that a spoon can hold
-> two spoons of sugar
3. having rich parents

thìa

Question 222

sport

Answer 222

noun
[/spɔːrt/]
1. activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
-> There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation.
2. a particular form of sport
-> What’s your favourite sport?
3. used as a friendly way of addressing somebody, especially a man
-> How are you doing, sport?
4. pleasure or fun
-> The comments were only made in sport.
5. a plant or an animal that is clearly and definitely different from its usual type
6. to be unpleasant or unhelpful, especially in a difficult situation or when you have lost a game
7. to be generous, cheerful and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation or when you have lost a game

thể thao

Question 223

spouse

Answer 223

noun
[/spaʊs/]
1. a husband or wife
-> Fill in your spouse’s name here.

vợ chồng

Question 224

spread

Answer 224

noun
[/spred/]
1. an increase in the amount or number of something that there is, or in the area that is affected by something
2. a range or variety of things or people
-> measures to halt the spread of the disease
3. a soft food that you put on bread
-> The bird’s wings have a spread of nearly a metre.
4. the area that something exists in or happens in
5. how wide something is or the area that something covers
6. an article or advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, especially one that covers two opposite pages
7. a large meal, especially one that is prepared for a special occasion
8. an area of land or water
9. the difference between two rates or prices
10. an attractive cover put on top of all the sheets and covers on a bed

lây lan

Question 225

spread

Answer 225

verb
[/spred/]
1. to affect or make something affect, be known by, or be used by more and more people
-> Rumours of his death spread like wildfire.
2. to cover, or to make something cover, a larger and larger area
-> The news had spread and was causing great excitement.
3. to cause somebody/something to be in a number of different places
-> Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind.
4. to cover a large area
-> The valley spread out beneath us.
5. to put a layer of a substance onto the surface of something; to be able to be put onto a surface
6. to open something that has been folded so that it covers a larger area than before
7. to arrange objects so that they cover a large area and can be seen easily
8. to place the thumb and a finger of one hand on the screen of an electronic device such as a mobile phone or small computer and move them apart to make the image on the screen larger, as though it is closer
9. to move your arms, legs, fingers, etc. far apart from each other
10. to separate something into parts and divide them between different times or different people
11. to become known by more and more people very quickly
12. to consider a wide range of possibilities or cover a large area, especially to try to find somebody/something
13. to become more independent and confident and try new activities, etc.
14. to tell people about something
15. to try to do so many different things at the same time that you do not do any of them well

lây lan

Question 226

spy

Answer 226

noun
[/spaɪ/]
1. a person who tries to get secret information about another country, organization or person, especially somebody who is employed by a government or the police
-> He was denounced as a foreign spy.

gián điệp

Question 227

spy

Answer 227

verb
[/spaɪ/]
1. to collect secret information about another country, organization or person
-> He spied for his government for more than ten years.
2. to suddenly see or notice somebody/something
-> In the distance we spied the Pacific for the first time.
3. to collect information before deciding what to do

gián điệp

Question 228

squad

Answer 228

noun
[/skwɑːd/]
1. a section of a police force that deals with a particular type of crime
-> the drugs/fraud/bomb/riot squad
2. a group of players, runners, etc. from which a team is chosen for a particular game or match
-> the Olympic/national squad
3. a small group of soldiers working or being trained together
-> an elite combat squad
4. a group of people who have a particular task
-> She was captain of the cheerleading squad.

đội hình

Question 229

square

Answer 229

adjective
[/skwer/]
1. having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90°
-> He looks as though he hasn’t had a square meal for weeks.
2. forming an angle of 90° exactly or approximately
-> a square room
3. used after a number to give a measurement of area
-> The book had rounded, not square, corners.
4. used after a unit of measurement to say that something measures the same amount on each of four sides
5. used to describe something that is broad or that looks solid in shape
6. level with something or parallel to something
7. if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other
8. if two teams are square, they have the same number of points
9. fair or honest, especially in business matters
10. in agreement with something
11. considered to be boring, for example because they are old-fashioned or work too hard at school
12. a good meal that satisfies your hunger
13. a person who does not feel happy or comfortable in a particular situation, or who is not suitable for it

quảng trường

Question 230

stadium

Answer 230

noun
[/ˈsteɪdiəm/]
1. a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings
-> a football/sports stadium

sân vận động

Question 231

stance

Answer 231

noun
[/stæns/]
1. the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly
-> What is the newspaper’s stance on the war?
2. the way in which somebody stands, especially when playing a sport
-> Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball.

lập trường

Question 232

standard

Answer 232

noun
[/ˈstændərd/]
1. a level of quality, especially one that people think is acceptable
2. a level of quality that is normal or acceptable for a particular person or in a particular situation
-> There has been a fall in living standards.
3. a level of behaviour that somebody considers to be morally acceptable
-> You’d better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live.
4. a unit of measurement that is officially used; an official rule used when producing something
5. a flag that is used during official ceremonies, especially one connected with a particular military group
6. a song that has been recorded by many different singers

tiêu chuẩn

Question 233

state

Answer 233

noun
[/steɪt/]
1. a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
-> She was in a real state about her exams.
2. an organized political community forming part of a country
-> the Baltic States
3. the government of a country
4. the mental, emotional or physical condition that a person or thing is in
5. the formal ceremonies connected with high levels of government or with kings and queens
6. the United States of America
7. to be/become excited or anxious
8. to be dirty or untidy
9. (in the Roman Catholic Church) having been forgiven by God for the wrong or evil things you have done
10. a situation
11. the stage that has been reached in a process, etc. which has not yet been completed
12. the score in a sports match, especially in cricket

tình trạng

Question 234

steady

Answer 234

adjective
[/ˈstedi/]
1. developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way
-> We’ve had five years of steady economic growth.
2. not changing and not interrupted
-> His breathing was steady.
3. fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down
-> He held the boat steady as she got in.
4. sensible; who can be relied on
5. what you say to tell people to start a race
6. extremely steady and calm; that you can rely on

vững chắc

Question 235

steal

Answer 235

verb
[/stiːl/]
1. to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
-> I’ll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again.
2. to move secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice you
-> She stole out of the room so as not to wake the baby.
3. to run to the next base before another player from your team hits the ball, so that you are closer to scoring
-> He tried to steal second base but was out.
4. to look at somebody/something quickly so that nobody sees you doing it
5. to make somebody fall in love with you
6. to kiss somebody suddenly or secretly
7. to gain an advantage over somebody by doing something before them
8. to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation
9. to get the attention, success, etc. that somebody else was expecting, usually by saying or doing what they had intended to say or do

ăn cắp

Question 236

steam

Answer 236

noun
[/stiːm/]
1. the hot gas that water changes into when it boils
-> Steam rose from the boiling kettle.
2. the power that is produced from steam under pressure, used to operate engines, machines, etc.
-> the introduction of steam in the 18th century
3. very small drops of water that form in the air or on cold surfaces when warm air suddenly cools
-> She wiped the steam from her glasses.
4. to get rid of your energy, anger or strong emotions by doing something active or noisy
5. with as much speed or energy as possible
6. to go somewhere without help from other people
7. to become gradually more powerful, active, etc.
8. to increase speed gradually
9. to lose energy and enthusiasm and stop doing something, or do it less well

hơi nước

Question 237

steer

Answer 237

verb
[/stɪr/]
1. to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves
-> He steered the boat into the harbour.
2. to move in a particular direction
-> The ship steered a course between the islands.
3. to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops
-> He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce.
4. to avoid a person or thing because they may cause problems

chỉ đạo

Question 238

sticky

Answer 238

adjective
[/ˈstɪki/]
1. made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
-> sticky fingers covered in jam
2. with glue (= a sticky substance) on one side so that you can stick it to a surface
-> sticky tape
3. hot and slightly wet
-> a sticky, humid afternoon
4. feeling hot and uncomfortable
-> She felt hot and sticky after six hours on the bus.
5. difficult or unpleasant
-> I always seem to get into sticky situations on holiday.
6. so interesting and well organized that the people who visit it stay there for a long time
7. something unpleasant that happens to somebody, for example punishment or a violent death, usually because of their own actions
8. to be likely to steal something
9. a difficult situation

dính

Question 239

stiff

Answer 239

adjective
[/stɪf/]
1. difficult to bend or move
-> He was taught to keep a stiff upper lip and never to cry in public.
2. when a person or a part of their body is stiff, their muscles hurt when they move them
-> a sheet of stiff black cardboard
3. thick; difficult to stir (= move around with a spoon)
4. more difficult or severe than usual
5. not friendly or relaxed
6. costing a lot or too much
7. strong; containing a lot of alcohol
8. to keep calm and hide your feelings when you are in pain or in a difficult situation

cứng nhắc

Question 240

stock

Answer 240

noun
[/stɑːk/]
1. a supply of goods that is available for sale in a shop
-> He sold the business lock, stock and barrel.
2. a supply of something that is available for use
-> We have a fast turnover of stock.
3. the value of the shares in a company that have been sold
-> Food stocks are running low.
4. a share that somebody has bought in a company or business
-> government stock
5. money that is lent to a government at a fixed rate of interest; an official document that gives details of this
6. farm animals, such as cows and sheep, that are kept for their meat, wool, etc.
7. having the type of family or ancestors mentioned
8. a liquid made by cooking bones, meat, etc. in water, used for making soups and sauces
9. a wooden structure with holes for the feet, used in the past to lock criminals in as a form of punishment, especially in a public place
10. the degree to which somebody is respected or liked by other people
11. the part of a gun that you hold against your shoulder when firing it
12. a garden plant with brightly coloured flowers with a sweet smell
13. a theatre company that does several different plays in a season; a repertory company
14. including everything
15. in the process of being made, built or prepared
16. to have a particular amount of belief in something
17. to stop and think carefully about the way in which a particular situation is developing in order to decide what to do next

Cổ phần

Question 241

store

Answer 241

verb
[/stɔːr/]
1. to put something somewhere and keep it there to use later
-> We do not have adequate space to store these documents.
2. to keep information or facts in a computer or in your brain
-> to store data/information

cửa hàng

Question 242

storm

Answer 242

noun
[/stɔːrm/]
1. very bad weather with strong winds and rain, and often thunder and lightning
-> fierce/heavy/severe/violent storms
2. very bad weather of the type mentioned
-> She had to brave an ice storm to get to the interview.
3. a situation in which a lot of people suddenly express very strong feelings about something
-> His comments created a storm of protest in the media.
4. a sudden loud noise that is caused by emotion or excitement
-> a storm of applause
5. if you are in great trouble, you take any help that is offered
6. a calm time immediately before an expected period of violent activity or argument
7. to do something with great energy and enthusiasm
8. a lot of anger or worry about something that is not important
9. to be extremely successful very quickly in a particular place or among particular people
10. to attack a place suddenly and capture it

bão

Question 243

story

Answer 243

noun
[/ˈstɔːri/]
1. a description of events and people that the writer or speaker has invented in order to entertain people
-> a tragic love story
2. the series of events in a book, film, play, etc.
-> Her novels always have the same basic story.
3. an account of past events or of how something has developed
-> The film is based on a true story.
4. an account, often spoken, of what happened to somebody or of how something happened
-> The police didn’t believe her story.
5. a report in a newspaper, magazine or news broadcast
-> a front-page story
6. something that somebody says which is not true
-> She knew the child had been telling stories again.
7. a level of a building; a floor
8. used to show that you do not believe what somebody has said
9. used when you are saying that you will get to the point of what you are saying quickly, without including all the details
10. what usually happens
11. to tell somebody a story or make an excuse that is not true
12. used to describe something that people are saying although it may not be correct
13. to give some information that is different from what you expect or have been told
14. to explain itself, without needing any further explanation or comment
15. when you say that’s the story of my life about a bad experience you have had, you mean you have had many similar experiences

câu chuyện

Question 244

straightforward

Answer 244

adjective
[/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/]
1. easy to do or to understand; not complicated
-> It’s a relatively straightforward process.
2. honest and open; not trying to trick somebody or hide something
-> She’s nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.

thẳng thắn

Question 245

stretch

Answer 245

verb
[/stretʃ/]
1. to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way
-> Couldn’t they just bend the rules and let us in without a ticket?
2. to become bigger or longer when you pull it and return to its original shape when you stop
-> Is there any way of stretching shoes?
3. to pull something so that it is smooth and tight
-> The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit.
4. to put your arms or legs out straight and contract your muscles
5. to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach something
6. to spread over an area of land
7. to continue over a period of time
8. to be enough to buy or pay for something
9. to make use of a lot of your money, supplies, time, etc.
10. to increase your lead over somebody in a game or competition
11. to make use of all somebody’s skill, intelligence, etc.
12. to use something in a way that would not normally be considered fair, acceptable, etc.
13. to change the rules to suit a particular person or situation
14. to go for a short walk after sitting for some time
15. to allow or do something that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a particular situation

kéo dài

Question 246

strictly

Answer 246

adverb
[/ˈstrɪktli/]
1. with a lot of control and rules that must be obeyed
-> She was brought up very strictly.
2. used to emphasize that something happens or must happen in all circumstances
-> Smoking is strictly forbidden.
3. in all details; exactly
-> This is not strictly true.
4. used to emphasize that something only applies to one particular person, thing or situation
-> We’ll look at the problem from a strictly legal point of view.
5. if you are using words or rules in their exact or correct sense

nghiêm ngặt

Question 247

strike

Answer 247

noun
[/straɪk/]
1. a period of time when an organized group of employees of a company stops working because of an argument over pay or conditions
2. a military attack, especially by aircraft dropping bombs
-> the miners’/firefighters’/teachers’ strike
3. an act of hitting or kicking something/somebody
4. an unsuccessful attempt to hit the ball
5. a situation in tenpin bowling when a player knocks down all the pins with the first ball
6. a sudden discovery of something valuable, especially oil
7. a bad thing or action that damages somebody/something’s reputation
8. used to describe a law that says that people who commit three crimes will go straight to prison

đánh đập

Question 248

strike

Answer 248

verb
[/straɪk/]
1. to hit somebody/something hard or with force
-> I was struck by her youth and enthusiasm.
2. to hit somebody/something with your hand or a weapon
-> The ship struck a rock.
3. to hit or kick a ball, etc.
-> She struck him in the face.
4. to attack somebody/something, especially suddenly
5. to happen suddenly and have a harmful or damaging effect on somebody/something
6. to come into somebody’s mind suddenly
7. to give somebody a particular impression
8. to refuse to work because of an argument over pay or conditions
9. to fall on a surface
10. to put somebody suddenly into a particular state
11. to rub something such as a match against a surface so that it produces a flame; to produce a flame when rubbed against a rough surface
12. to show the time by making a ringing noise, etc.
13. to produce a musical note, sound, etc. by pressing a key or hitting something
14. to discover gold, oil, etc. by digging or drilling
15. to go somewhere with great energy or purpose
16. to be impressed or interested by somebody/something; to like somebody/something very much
17. to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement
18. if a remark, etc. hits/strikes home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are
19. to suddenly be in a successful situation, especially one that makes you rich
20. to do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion
21. to hit the wooden frame of the goal in the game of football (soccer), instead of scoring a goal
22. an unusual or unpleasant event is not likely to happen in the same place or to the same people twice
23. to express feelings or opinions of a particular kind
24. to manage to find a way of being fair to two things that are opposed to each other; to find an acceptable position that is between two things
25. to make an agreement with somebody in which both sides have an advantage
26. to do something in support of/against a belief, principle, etc.
27. to say or do something that makes people feel sympathy or enthusiasm
28. to make somebody be afraid, etc.
29. to find or do something that brings you a lot of success or money
30. if a remark, etc. strikes/hits home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are
31. to get a lot of money, especially suddenly or unexpectedly
32. to have good luck
33. to have a strong effect
34. to suddenly be in a successful situation, especially one that makes you rich
35. to hold your body in a particular way to create a particular impression
36. to do, say or write something that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion
37. to make use of an opportunity immediately
38. near enough to be reached or attacked easily; near enough to reach or attack something easily

đánh đập

Question 249

strip

Answer 249

verb
[/strɪp/]
1. to take off all or most of your clothes or another person’s clothes
2. to take off your clothes as a form of entertainment; to perform a striptease
-> I stripped and washed myself all over.
3. to remove a layer from something, especially so that it is completely exposed
4. to remove all the things from a place and leave it empty
5. to separate a machine, etc. into parts so that they can be cleaned or repaired
6. to take away property or honours from somebody, as a punishment

dải

Question 250

studio

Answer 250

noun
[/ˈstuːdiəʊ/]
1. a room where radio or television programmes are recorded and broadcast from, or where music is recorded
-> a television/recording studio
2. a place where films are made or produced
-> The tour guide is showing a group of tourists around a movie studio.
3. a company that makes films
-> She works for a major Hollywood studio.
4. a room where an artist works
-> I wanted to turn the room into an artist’s studio.
5. a place where dancing is taught or where dancers practise
-> a dance studio
6. a small flat with one main room for living and sleeping in and usually a kitchen and bathroom

phòng thu