Part 6

Question 1

study

Answer 1

noun
[/ˈstʌdi/]
1. the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things in the world
2. a particular person’s learning activities, for example at a college or university
-> a room set aside for private study
3. used in the names of some academic subjects
-> to continue your studies
4. a piece of research that examines a subject or question in detail
-> These proposals deserve careful study.
5. an academic book or article on a particular topic
6. the act of considering or examining something in detail
7. a room, especially in somebody’s home, used for reading and writing
8. a drawing or painting of something, especially one done for practice or before doing a larger picture
9. the act of showing or describing somebody/something in literature or another art form, especially a character or an aspect of behaviour
10. a piece of music designed to give a player practice in technical skills
11. a perfect example of something
12. thinking deeply so that you do not notice what is happening around you

học

Question 2

stunning

Answer 2

adjective
[/ˈstʌnɪŋ/]
1. extremely attractive or impressive
-> You look absolutely stunning!
2. that surprises or shocks you very much
-> He suffered a stunning defeat in the election.

kinh ngạc

Question 3

style

Answer 3

noun
[/staɪl/]
1. the particular way in which something is done
-> She didn’t want me to go with her to the party in case I cramped her style.
2. a particular design of something, especially clothes
-> a wide range of musical styles
3. the quality of being fashionable in the clothes that you wear
-> style-conscious teenagers
4. the quality of being attractive and made or done to a high standard
5. the features of a book, painting, building, etc. that make it typical of a particular author, artist, historical period, etc.
6. the correct use of language
7. having the type of style mentioned
8. the long, thin part of a flower that carries the stigma
9. to stop somebody from behaving in the way they want to
10. in an impressive way

phong cách

Question 4

subject

Answer 4

adjective
[/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
1. likely to be affected by something, especially something bad
-> At this stage these are proposals and are still subject to change.
2. depending on something in order to be completed or agreed
-> The article is ready to publish, subject to your approval.
3. under the authority of something/somebody
-> As a diplomat, he is not subject to local laws.
4. controlled by the government of another country
-> subject peoples

chủ thể

Question 5

submit

Answer 5

verb
[/səbˈmɪt/]
1. to give a document, proposal, etc. to somebody in authority so that they can study or consider it
-> to submit an application/a claim/a proposal
2. to accept the authority, control or greater strength of somebody/something; to agree to something because of this
-> She refused to submit to threats.
3. to say or suggest something
-> Counsel for the defence submitted that the evidence was inadmissible.

nộp

Question 6

subscription

Answer 6

noun
[/səbˈskrɪpʃn/]
1. an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a service, be a member of a club, support a charity or receive regular copies of a newspaper or magazine; the act of paying this money
-> an annual subscription
2. the act of people paying money for something to be done
-> A statue in his memory was erected by public subscription.

đăng ký

Question 7

subsequent

Answer 7

adjective
[/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/]
1. happening or coming after something else
-> subsequent generations

tiếp theo

Question 8

subsequently

Answer 8

adverb
[/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/]
1. afterwards; later; after something else has happened
-> The original interview notes were subsequently lost.

sau đó

Question 9

subsidy

Answer 9

noun
[/ˈsʌbsədi/]
1. money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low
-> agricultural subsidies

trợ cấp

Question 10

substance

Answer 10

noun
[/ˈsʌbstəns/]
1. a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
-> a sticky substance
2. a drug, especially an illegal one
-> illegal/controlled substances
3. the quality of being based on facts or the truth
-> The commission’s report gives substance to these allegations.
4. the most important or main part of something
-> Love and guilt form the substance of his new book.
5. importance
-> matters of substance
6. a rich and powerful man or woman

chất

Question 11

substantial

Answer 11

adjective
[/səbˈstænʃl/]
1. large in amount, value or importance
-> substantial sums of money
2. large and solid; strongly built
-> a substantial house

đáng kể

Question 12

substitute

Answer 12

noun
[/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/]
1. a person or thing that you use or have instead of the one you normally use or have
-> a meat substitute
2. a player who replaces another player in a sports game
-> He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time.

thay thế

Question 13

suburban

Answer 13

adjective
[/səˈbɜːrbən/]
1. in or connected with a suburb
-> suburban areas
2. boring and ordinary
-> a suburban lifestyle

ngoại ô

Question 14

succeed

Answer 14

verb
[/səkˈsiːd/]
1. to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
-> Our plan succeeded.
2. to be successful in your job, earning money, power, respect, etc.
-> You will have to work hard if you are to succeed.
3. to come next after somebody/something and take their/its place or position
-> Who succeeded Kennedy as President?
4. to gain the right to a title, property, etc. when somebody dies
-> She succeeded to the throne (= became queen) in 1558.
5. when you are successful in one area of your life, it often leads to success in other areas

thành công

Question 15

success

Answer 15

noun
[/səkˈses/]
1. the fact that you have achieved something that you want and have been trying to do or get
-> The company has achieved considerable success in this market.
2. the fact of becoming rich or famous or of getting a high social position
-> What’s the secret of your success?
3. a person or thing that has achieved a good result and been successful
-> The party was a great success.
4. when you are successful in one area of your life, it often leads to success in other areas
5. a very great success
6. the pleasant feeling of being successful

thành công

Question 16

succession

Answer 16

noun
[/səkˈseʃn/]
1. a number of people or things that follow each other in time or order
-> a succession of visitors
2. the regular pattern of one thing following another thing
-> the succession of the seasons
3. the act of taking over an official position or title; the right to take over an official position or title, especially to become the king or queen of a country
-> He became chairman in succession to Bernard Allen.

sự kế thừa

Question 17

such

Answer 17

determiner
[/sʌtʃ/]
1. used to emphasize the great degree of something
-> This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it.
2. of the type already mentioned
-> They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions.
3. of the type that you are just going to mention
-> There is no such thing as a free lunch.
4. and similar things or people
5. as the word is usually understood; in the exact sense of the word
6. for example
7. of a kind that; like
8. used to say that there is not much of something or that it is of poor quality

như là

Question 18

sufficient

Answer 18

adjective
[/səˈfɪʃnt/]
1. enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
-> Allow sufficient time to get there.

hợp lý

Question 19

suggestion

Answer 19

noun
[/səˈdʒestʃən/]
1. an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about
-> Can I make a suggestion?
2. a reason to think that something, especially something bad, is true
-> A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift.
3. putting an idea into people’s minds by connecting it with other ideas
-> Most advertisements work through suggestion.
4. a slight amount or sign of something
-> She looked at me with just a suggestion of a smile.
5. because somebody suggested it

gợi ý

Question 20

sum

Answer 20

noun
[/sʌm/]
1. an amount of money
-> You will be fined the sum of £200.
2. the number you get when you add two or more numbers together
-> The sum of 7 and 12 is 19.
3. all of something, especially when you think that it is not very much
-> This is the sum of my achievements so far.
4. a simple problem that involves calculating numbers
-> to do a sum in your head
5. to be better or more effective as a group than you would think just by looking at the individual members of the group
6. used to introduce a short statement of the main points of a discussion, speech, etc.

Tổng

Question 21

summer

Answer 21

noun
[/ˈsʌmər/]
1. the warmest season of the year, coming between spring and autumn
-> We’re going away in the summer.
2. you must not take too seriously a small sign that something is happening or will happen in the future, because the situation could change

mùa hè

Question 22

summit

Answer 22

noun
[/ˈsʌmɪt/]
1. the highest point of something, especially the top of a mountain
-> We reached the summit at noon.
2. an official meeting or series of meetings between the leaders of two or more governments at which they discuss important matters
-> a summit in Moscow

đỉnh cao

Question 23

sunday

Answer 23

noun
[/ˈsʌndeɪ/]
1. the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday, thought of as either the first or the last day of the week
-> It’s Sunday today, isn’t it?
2. a newspaper published on a Sunday
3. used to emphasize that something will never happen or will take a very long time
4. your best clothes

chủ nhật

Question 24

super

Answer 24

adjective
[/ˈsuːpər/]
1. extremely good
-> a super meal

siêu

Question 25

superb

Answer 25

adjective
[/suːˈpɜːrb/]
1. excellent; of very good quality
-> a superb player

tuyệt vời

Question 26

superior

Answer 26

adjective
[/suːˈpɪriər/]
1. better in quality than somebody/something else; greater than somebody/something else
-> vastly superior
2. higher in rank, importance or position
-> my superior officer
3. showing by your behaviour that you think you are better than others
-> a superior manner
4. of very good quality; better than other similar things
-> superior apartments

thượng đẳng

Question 27

supermarket

Answer 27

noun
[/ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt/]
1. a large shop that sells food, drinks and goods used in the home. People choose what they want from the shelves and pay for it as they leave.
-> I only shop at this supermarket.

siêu thị

Question 28

supply

Answer 28

noun
[/səˈplaɪ/]
1. an amount of something that is provided or available to be used
-> Advances in agriculture increased the food supply.
2. the things such as food, medicines, fuel, etc. that are needed by a group of people, for example an army or expedition
-> Our supplies were running out.
3. the act of supplying something; the fact of receiving something that is being supplied
-> the electricity/energy/gas supply
4. not existing in large enough quantities to satisfy demand

cung cấp

Question 29

support

Answer 29

noun
[/səˈpɔːrt/]
1. approval that you give to somebody/something because you want them to be successful
2. money or goods that you give to somebody/something in order to help them
-> There is strong public support for the policy.
3. sympathy and help that you give to somebody who is in a difficult or unhappy situation
-> She held on to his arm for support.
4. evidence that helps to show that something is true or correct
-> a knee/back support
5. a thing that holds something and prevents it from falling
6. the act of holding something in position or preventing it from falling
7. something you wear to hold an injured or weak part of your body in position
8. a band or singer who performs in a pop or rock concert before the main performer
9. technical help that a company gives to customers using their computers or other products

ủng hộ

Question 30

support

Answer 30

verb
[/səˈpɔːrt/]
1. to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
2. to give or be ready to give help to somebody if they need it
-> to support an idea/a view
3. to like a particular sports team, watch their games, etc.
-> an organization that supports people with AIDS
4. to help or encourage something to be successful by giving it money
5. to provide everything necessary, especially money, so that somebody/something can live or exist
6. to help to show that something is true
7. to hold somebody/something in position; to prevent somebody/something from falling
8. to perform in a pop or rock concert before the main performer
9. to allow a particular program, language or device to be used with it

ủng hộ

Question 31

supporter

Answer 31

noun
[/səˈpɔːrtər/]
1. a person who supports a political party, an idea, etc.
-> a strong/loyal/staunch/ardent supporter
2. a person who supports a particular sports team
-> I’m an Arsenal supporter.

người ủng hộ

Question 32

supreme

Answer 32

adjective
[/suˈpriːm/]
1. highest in rank or position
-> the Supreme Commander of the armed forces
2. very great or the greatest in degree
-> to make the supreme sacrifice (= die for what you believe in)

tối cao

Question 33

sure

Answer 33

adjective
[/ʃʊr/]
1. confident that you know something or that you are right
-> ‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I’m not sure.’
2. certain that you will receive something or that something will happen
-> You’re always sure of a warm welcome there.
3. certain to do something or to happen
-> The exhibition is sure to be popular.
4. that can be trusted or relied on
-> It’s a sure sign of economic recovery.
5. steady and confident
-> We admired her sure touch at the keyboard.
6. used to tell somebody to do something
7. without doubt
8. something that is likely to happen, to succeed or to be suitable
9. to do something in order to be certain that something else happens
10. to check that something is true or has been done
11. very confident
12. used to say ‘yes’ to a suggestion or request
13. used to admit that something is true

Chắc chắn

Question 34

surface

Answer 34

noun
[/ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
1. the outside or top layer of something
-> We need a flat, smooth surface to play the game on.
2. the top layer of an area of water or land
-> the earth’s surface
3. the flat upper part of a piece of furniture, that is used for working on
-> She’s cleaned all the kitchen surfaces.
4. the outer appearance of a person, thing or situation; the qualities that you see or notice, that are not hidden
-> Rage bubbled just below the surface of his mind.
5. when not thought about deeply or carefully and completely; when not looked at carefully
6. to deal with, understand, or find out about only a small part of a subject or problem

bề mặt

Question 35

surge

Answer 35

noun
[/sɜːrdʒ/]
1. a sudden increase of a strong feeling
-> She felt a sudden surge of anger.
2. a sudden increase in the amount or number of something
-> a surge in consumer spending
3. a sudden, strong movement forward or upwards
-> a tidal surge
4. a sudden increase in the flow of electrical power through a system
-> An electrical surge damaged the computer’s disk drive.

dâng trào

Question 36

surplus

Answer 36

noun
[/ˈsɜːrplʌs/]
1. an amount that is extra or more than you need
-> food surpluses
2. the amount by which the amount of money received is greater than the amount of money spent
-> a surplus of £400 million

số dư

Question 37

surprised

Answer 37

adjective
[/sərˈpraɪzd/]
1. feeling or showing surprise
-> a surprised look

ngạc nhiên

Question 38

survive

Answer 38

verb
[/sərˈvaɪv/]
1. to continue to live or exist
-> She was the last surviving member of the family.
2. to continue to live or exist despite a dangerous event or time
-> Her 5-year-old son miraculously survived the crash.
3. to live or exist longer than somebody/something
-> She survived her husband by ten years.

tồn tại

Question 39

survivor

Answer 39

noun
[/sərˈvaɪvər/]
1. a person who continues to live, especially despite being nearly killed or experiencing great danger or difficulty
-> the sole/only survivor of the massacre

người sống sót

Question 40

suspect

Answer 40

noun
[/ˈsʌspekt/]
1. a person who is suspected of a crime or of having done something wrong
-> a murder suspect
2. the people you would usually expect to do something or be included in something

nghi ngờ

Question 41

suspect

Answer 41

verb
[/səˈspekt/]
1. to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof
-> As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman.
2. to have an idea that somebody is guilty of something, without having definite proof
-> He resigned after being suspected of theft.
3. to feel that something is not completely right, legal or honest, without having any proof; to not trust something
-> I suspected her motives in offering to help.

nghi ngờ

Question 42

sweet

Answer 42

adjective
[/swiːt/]
1. containing, or tasting as if it contains, a lot of sugar
-> He always does the work, but in his own sweet time.
2. having a pleasant smell
-> a cup of hot sweet tea
3. having a pleasant sound
4. pleasant and not containing any harmful substances
5. making you feel happy and/or satisfied
6. attractive
7. having or showing a kind character
8. used to show that you approve of something
9. to like somebody very much in a romantic way
10. to like food that contains a lot of sugar
11. used to say how pleasant your home is (especially when you really mean that it is not pleasant at all)
12. how and when you want to, even though this might annoy other people
13. to say or do pleasant things in order to keep somebody in a good mood so that they will agree to do something for you
14. what is important is what people or things are, not what they are called
15. everything is all right
16. pleasant but not lasting a long time
17. nothing at all. People say ‘sweet FA’ to avoid saying ‘fuck all’.
18. romantic words
19. the pleasant feeling of being successful

ngọt

Question 43

sweet

Answer 43

noun
[/swiːt/]
1. a small piece of sweet food, usually made with sugar and/or chocolate and eaten between meals
2. a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal
-> a packet of sweets
3. a way of addressing somebody that you like or love
-> I haven’t made a sweet today.

ngọt

Question 44

swimming

Answer 44

noun
[/ˈswɪmɪŋ/]
1. the sport or activity of swimming
-> Swimming is a good form of exercise.

bơi lội

Question 45

swing

Answer 45

verb
[/swɪŋ/]
1. to move backwards or forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to make something do this
-> In an interview, smart presentation can swing the balance in your favour.
2. to move from one place to another by holding something that is fixed and pulling yourself along, up, etc.
-> His arms swung as he walked.
3. to move or make something move with a wide curved movement
-> The gunshot sent monkeys swinging away through the trees.
4. to change or make somebody/something change from one opinion, mood, etc. to another
5. to turn or change direction suddenly; to make something do this
6. to try to hit somebody/something
7. to succeed in getting or achieving something, sometimes in a slightly dishonest way
8. to have a strong rhythm
9. if a party, etc. is swinging, there are a lot of people there having a good time
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. to affect the result of something in one way rather than another
12. to be bisexual (= sexually attracted to both men and women)
13. to really try to achieve something great, even when it is not reasonable to expect to be so successful
14. to start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy
15. to pretend to be ill when in fact you are not, especially to avoid work

xích đu

Question 46

symbol

Answer 46

noun
[/ˈsɪmbl/]
1. a person, an object, an event, etc. that represents a more general quality or situation
-> The vase is decorated with religious symbols.
2. a sign, number, letter, etc. that has a fixed meaning, especially in science, mathematics and music
-> the mathematical symbol for infinity

biểu tượng

Question 47

symbolic

Answer 47

adjective
[/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/]
1. containing symbols, or being used as a symbol
-> He shook his fist in a symbolic gesture of defiance.

tượng trưng

Question 48

sympathy

Answer 48

noun
[/ˈsɪmpəθi/]
1. the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems
-> to express/feel sympathy for somebody
2. the act of showing support for or approval of an idea, a cause, an organization, etc.
-> The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers.
3. friendship and understanding between people who have similar opinions or interests
-> There was no personal sympathy between them.
4. happening because something else has happened
5. not agreeing with or not wanting to support somebody/something

sự đồng cảm

Question 49

system

Answer 49

noun
[/ˈsɪstəm/]
1. an organized set of ideas or theories or a particular way of doing something
-> reform of the country’s education system
2. a group of things, pieces of equipment, etc. that are connected or work together
-> They installed a security system but it failed.
3. a set of computer equipment and programs that are used together
-> to develop a new computer system
4. a human or an animal body, or a part of it, when it is being thought of as the organs and processes that make it function
-> Wait until the drugs have passed through your system.
5. the rules or people that control a country or an organization, especially when they seem to be unfair because you cannot change them
-> You can’t beat the system (= you must accept it).
6. used to say that everything is working well or that everything is ready for something to happen or be successful
7. to do something so that you no longer feel a very strong emotion or have a strong desire

hệ thống

Question 50

t-shirt

Answer 50

noun
[/ˈtiː ʃɜːrt/]
1. an informal shirt, usually with short sleeves (= arms) no collar or buttons, or just a few buttons at the top
-> He was wearing a faded pair of blue jeans and an old T-shirt.

Áo thun

Question 51

table

Answer 51

noun
[/ˈteɪbl/]
1. a piece of furniture that consists of a flat top supported by legs
-> What Hislop brought to the table was real commitment and energy.
2. the people sitting at a table for a meal or to play cards, etc.
-> We sat at a round table in the corner.
3. a list of facts or numbers arranged in a special order, usually in rows and columns
4. a list of sports teams, countries, schools, etc. that shows their position in a competition, etc.
5. a list showing the results when a number is multiplied by a set of other numbers, especially 1 to 12, in turn
6. to contribute something useful to a discussion, project, etc.
7. to join formal discussions about something
8. to drink more alcohol than somebody else without becoming as drunk as they are
9. to tell somebody honestly what your plans, ideas, etc. are
10. if a topic is off the table at a formal discussion, people are not willing or allowed to discuss it
11. offered to people so that they can consider or discuss it
12. not going to be discussed or considered until a future date
13. to change a situation so that you are now in a stronger position than the person who used to be in a stronger position than you
14. to serve food to people, for example at a formal meal
15. to work serving food to people in a restaurant

bàn

Question 52

taste

Answer 52

noun
[/teɪst/]
1. the particular quality that different foods and drinks have that allows you to recognize them when you put them in your mouth
-> Abstract art is an acquired taste.
2. the sense you have that allows you to recognize different foods and drinks when you put them in your mouth
-> a sweet/salty/bitter/sour taste
3. a small quantity of food or drink that you try in order to see what it is like
4. a short experience of something
5. a person’s ability to choose things that people recognize as being of good quality or appropriate
6. what a person likes or prefers
7. a thing that you do not like much at first but gradually learn to like
8. to be offensive and not at all appropriate
9. to be appropriate and not at all offensive
10. to make you feel upset or ashamed afterwards
11. the same bad treatment that you have given to others
12. used to say how difficult it is to understand why somebody likes somebody/something that you do not like at all
13. in the quantity that is needed to make something taste the way you prefer

nếm

Question 53

tell

Answer 53

verb
[/tel/]
1. to give information to somebody by speaking or writing
-> There are 52 people coming, all told.
2. to give information about something
-> He told the news to everybody he saw.
3. to express something in words
-> The advertisement told us very little about the product.
4. to let somebody know a secret
5. to order or advise somebody to do something
6. to know, see or judge something correctly
7. to recognize the difference between one thing or person and another
8. to have an effect on somebody/something, especially a bad one
9. with all people, etc. counted and included
10. used to say that you know or can guess what somebody is going to say, especially because it is typical of them
11. to hear people talking about something
12. used to tell somebody the true facts about a situation, especially when these are not known by other people
13. used to say that something you have just said is not true or correct
14. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when it is surprising or difficult to believe
15. used to introduce a suggestion
16. used when something bad has happened, to remind somebody that you warned them about it and they did not listen to you
17. a way of referring to somebody talking publicly, usually for money, about a past sexual relationship with somebody famous
18. used to say that somebody told you something but you do not want to say who it was
19. to survive a difficult or dangerous experience so that you can tell others what really happened
20. to give some information that is different from what you expect or have been told
21. used to introduce a question
22. used to say that you understand what somebody is talking about and have had the same experience
23. used to tell somebody that you do not believe what they have said
24. to explain itself, without needing any further explanation or comment
25. to tell somebody about something that another person has done wrong
26. to tell somebody/know some useful, interesting or surprising information about somebody/something
27. to read the time from a clock, etc.
28. to make it clear to somebody that you will no longer accept their bad behaviour
29. to make it clear to somebody that you are angry and are rejecting what they are offering you
30. used to say that it is impossible to know what happened or will happen
31. used to say that you will have to wait for some time to find out the result of a situation
32. used when admitting something
33. you can never be sure, for example because things are not always what they appear to be
34. I completely agree with you

kể

Question 54

temple

Answer 54

noun
[/ˈtempl/]
1. a building used for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity
-> the Temple of Diana at Ephesus
2. each of the flat parts at the sides of the head, at the same level as the eyes and higher
-> He had black hair, greying at the temples.

ngôi đền

Question 55

tempt

Answer 55

verb
[/tempt/]
1. to attract somebody or make somebody want to do or have something, even if they know it is wrong
-> I was tempted by the dessert menu.
2. to persuade or try to persuade somebody to do something that you want them to do, for example by offering them something
-> How can we tempt young people into engineering?
3. to do something too confidently in a way that might mean that your good luck will come to an end

cám dỗ

Question 56

tendency

Answer 56

noun
[/ˈtendənsi/]
1. if somebody/something has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way
-> to display artistic tendencies
2. a new custom that is starting to develop
-> There’s a growing tendency for women to marry later.
3. a group within a larger political group, whose views are more extreme than those of the rest of the group
-> a growing separatist tendency within the Anglo-Irish community

xu hướng

Question 57

tension

Answer 57

noun
[/ˈtenʃn/]
1. a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and that may cause them to attack each other
-> There is mounting tension along the border.
2. a situation in which the fact that there are different needs or interests causes difficulties
-> There is often a tension between the aims of the company and the wishes of the employees.
3. a feeling of worry and stress that makes it impossible to relax
-> nervous tension
4. the feeling of fear and excitement that is created by a writer or a film director
-> dramatic tension
5. the state of being stretched tight; the extent to which something is stretched tight
-> muscular tension

căng thẳng

Question 58

tenure

Answer 58

noun
[/ˈtenjər/]
1. the period of time when somebody holds an important job, especially a political one; the act of holding an important job
-> his four-year tenure as president
2. the right to stay permanently in your job, especially as a teacher at a university
-> It’s still extremely difficult to get tenure.
3. the legal right to live in a house or use a piece of land
-> When you rent a house here, you don’t have security of tenure.

nhiệm kỳ

Question 59

term

Answer 59

verb
[/tɜːrm/]
1. to use a particular name or word to describe somebody/something
-> At his age, he can hardly be termed young.

thuật ngữ

Question 60

terminate

Answer 60

verb
[/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/]
1. to end; to make something end
-> Your contract of employment terminates in December.
2. to end a journey
-> This train terminates at London Victoria.

chấm dứt

Question 61

terror

Answer 61

noun
[/ˈterər/]
1. a feeling of extreme fear
-> a feeling of sheer/pure terror
2. a person, situation or thing that makes you very afraid
-> These street gangs have become the terror of the neighbourhood.
3. violent action or the threat of violent action that is intended to cause fear, usually for political purposes
-> a campaign of terror
4. a person (usually a child) or an animal that causes you trouble or is difficult to control
-> Their kids are real little terrors.

khủng bố

Question 62

terrorism

Answer 62

noun
[/ˈterərɪzəm/]
1. the use of violent action in order to achieve political aims or to force a government to act
-> an act of terrorism

khủng bố

Question 63

testimony

Answer 63

noun
[/ˈtestɪməʊni/]
1. a thing that shows that something else exists or is true
-> This increase in exports bears testimony to the successes of industry.
2. a formal written or spoken statement saying what you know to be true, usually in court
-> a sworn testimony

lời khai

Question 64

textbook

Answer 64

noun
[/ˈtekstbʊk/]
1. a book that teaches a particular subject and that is used especially in schools and colleges
-> a school/medical/history textbook

sách giáo khoa

Question 65

that

Answer 65

conjunction
[/ðət/]
1. used after some verbs, adjectives and nouns to introduce a new part of the sentence
-> She said (that) the story was true.
2. used to express a result
-> She was so tired (that) she couldn’t think straight.
3. used for expressing a hope or a wish
-> Oh that I could see him again!

cái đó

Question 66

theirs

Answer 66

pronoun
[/ðerz/]
1. of or belonging to them
-> Theirs are the children with very fair hair.

của họ

Question 67

them

Answer 67

pronoun
[/ðəm/]
1. used when referring to people, animals or things as the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be
-> Tell them the news.
2. used instead of him or her to refer to a person whose sex is not mentioned or not known
-> If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait.

họ

Question 68

theoretical

Answer 68

adjective
[/ˌθiːəˈretɪkl/]
1. connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment
-> a theoretical approach
2. that could possibly exist, happen or be true, although this is unlikely
-> It’s a theoretical possibility.

lý thuyết

Question 69

theory

Answer 69

noun
[/ˈθiːəri/]
1. a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
-> the theory of evolution/relativity
2. the principles on which a particular subject is based
-> the theory and practice of language teaching
3. an opinion or idea that somebody believes is true but that is not proved
-> Theories abound (= people have lots of different ideas) about what happened.
4. used to say that a particular statement is supposed to be true but may in fact be wrong

lý thuyết

Question 70

thorough

Answer 70

adjective
[/ˈθɜːrəʊ/]
1. done completely; with great attention to detail
-> a thorough knowledge of the subject
2. doing things very carefully and with great attention to detail
-> She’s very thorough and conscientious.
3. used to emphasize how bad or annoying somebody/something is
-> Everything was in a thorough mess.

kỹ lưỡng

Question 71

thoroughly

Answer 71

adverb
[/ˈθɜːrəli/]
1. very much; completely
-> We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
2. completely and with great attention to detail
-> Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.

triệt để

Question 72

though

Answer 72

conjunction
[/ðəʊ/]
1. despite the fact that
-> Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her.
2. used to add a fact or an opinion that makes the previous statement less strong or less important
-> They’re very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met.
3. in a way that suggests something
4. despite the fact that

mặc dù

Question 73

thousand

Answer 73

number
[/ˈθaʊznd/]
1. 1 000
-> He’s made another sale? He’s really batting a thousand!
2. a large number
-> There were thousands of people there.
3. the numbers from 1 000 to 9 999
-> The cost ran into the thousands.
4. to be very successful

nghìn

Question 74

thread

Answer 74

noun
[/θred/]
1. a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used for sewing or making cloth
-> a needle and thread
2. an idea or a feature that is part of something greater; an idea that connects the different parts of something
-> A common thread runs through these discussions.
3. a long, thin line of something
-> A thread of light emerged from the keyhole.
4. a series of connected messages on email, social media, etc. that have been sent by different people
5. the raised line that runs around the length of a screw and that allows it to be fixed in place by twisting
6. clothes
7. to be in great danger
8. to return to an earlier situation or way of life after a period doing something else

chủ đề

Question 75

threat

Answer 75

noun
[/θret/]
1. a statement in which you tell somebody that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you want
-> to make threats against somebody
2. the possibility of trouble, danger or disaster
-> These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments.
3. a person or thing that is likely to cause trouble, danger, etc.
-> Drugs pose a major threat to our society.

mối đe dọa

Question 76

throw

Answer 76

verb
[/θrəʊ/]
1. to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly
2. to put something in a particular place quickly and carelessly
-> Practise throwing and catching.
3. to move something/somebody suddenly and with force
4. to move your body or part of it quickly or suddenly
5. to make somebody fall quickly or violently to the ground
6. to make somebody/something be in a particular state
7. to direct something at somebody/something
8. to make somebody feel upset, confused, or surprised
9. to roll a dice or let it fall after shaking it; to obtain a particular number in this way
10. to make a clay pot, dish, etc. on a potter’s wheel
11. to send light or shade onto something
12. to make your voice sound as if it is coming from another person or place
13. to hit somebody with your fist
14. to move a switch to operate something
15. to have a sudden period of angry behaviour, violent emotion, etc.
16. to give a party
17. to deliberately lose a game or contest that you should have won

ném

Question 77

tidy

Answer 77

adjective
[/ˈtaɪdi/]
1. arranged neatly and with everything in order
-> a tidy desk
2. keeping things neat and in order
-> I’m a tidy person.
3. a tidy amount of money is fairly large
-> It must have cost a tidy sum.

ngăn nắp

Question 78

tie

Answer 78

verb
[/taɪ/]
1. to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to fasten somebody/something with string, rope, etc.
-> The British prime minister is too apt to cling to Washington’s apron strings.
2. to fasten something to or around something else
-> She tied the newspapers in a bundle.
3. to make a knot in a piece of string, rope, etc.
-> She tied a label on to the suitcase.
4. to be closed or fastened with a knot, etc.
-> to tie a ribbon
5. to connect or link somebody/something closely with somebody/something else
-> The skirt ties at the waist.
6. to limit somebody’s freedom to act and make them unable to do everything they want to
7. to have the same number of points
8. to join notes with a tie
9. (too much under) the influence and control of somebody
10. to tie somebody’s hands and feet together so that they cannot move or escape
11. to prevent somebody from doing what they want by creating rules, limits, etc.
12. to be unable to do what you want to do because of rules, promises, etc.
13. to become or make somebody very confused
14. to get married
15. to get very drunk

cà vạt

Question 79

till

Answer 79

conjunction
[/tɪl/]
1. until
-> We’re open till 6 o’clock.

cho đến khi

Question 80

tissue

Answer 80

noun
[/ˈtɪʃuː/]
1. a piece of soft paper, used especially as a handkerchief
-> a box of tissues
2. a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants
-> muscle/brain/lung tissue
3. very thin paper used for wrapping and packing things that break easily
4. a story, an excuse, etc. that is full of lies

mô

Question 81

today

Answer 81

adverb
[/təˈdeɪ/]
1. on this day
-> I’ve got a piano lesson later today.
2. at the present period
-> Young people today face a very difficult future at work.

Hôm nay

Question 82

today

Answer 82

noun
[/təˈdeɪ/]
1. this day
-> Today is her tenth birthday.
2. the present period of time
-> The film is about growing up in today’s world.

Hôm nay

Question 83

toe

Answer 83

noun
[/təʊ/]
1. one of the five small parts that stick out from the foot; any similar part on the foot of an animal or bird
-> the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe)
2. the part of a sock, shoe, etc. that covers the toes
-> He kicked the earth with the toe of his boot.
3. having the type or number of toes mentioned
-> open-toed sandals
4. to refuse to do something or to change your mind about something
5. to start doing something very carefully to see if it will be successful or not
6. covering your whole body
7. completely; all over
8. to make sure that somebody is ready to deal with anything that might happen by doing things that they are not expecting
9. to make somebody feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
10. to offend or annoy somebody, especially by getting involved in something that is their responsibility

ngón chân

Question 84

too

Answer 84

adverb
[/tuː/]
1. used before adjectives and adverbs to say that something is more than is good, necessary, possible, etc.
-> He’s far too young to go on his own.
2. also; as well
-> Can I come too?
3. very
-> I’m not too sure if this is right.
4. used to comment on something that makes a situation worse
-> She broke her leg last week—and on her birthday too!
5. used to emphasize something, especially your anger, surprise or agreement with something
-> ‘He did apologize eventually.’ ‘I should think so too!’
6. to need more skill or strength than you have; to be more difficult, annoying, etc. than you can bear
7. used to say that there is no doubt about something

cũng vậy

Question 85

tooth

Answer 85

noun
[/tuːθ/]
1. any of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting food
-> I’ve just had a tooth out at the dentist’s.
2. a narrow, pointed part that sticks out of an object
-> the teeth on a saw
3. having many weapons
4. to show your teeth in an aggressive and threatening way
5. if you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just manage to do it
6. to do something that gives you your first experience of a particular type of work
7. to grow a new tooth
8. used to say that you should punish somebody by doing to them what they have done to you or to somebody else
9. to fight in a very determined way for what you want
10. to become very enthusiastic about something that you have started to do so that you are unlikely to stop until you have finished
11. to put a lot of effort and enthusiasm into something that is difficult enough to keep you interested
12. used when you are saying that you want something very much
13. to press or hit your teeth together because you feel angry; to feel very angry and upset about something, especially because you cannot get what you want
14. to bite your teeth tightly together
15. to be determined to continue to do something in a difficult or unpleasant situation
16. to like food that contains a lot of sugar
17. to be powerful and effective
18. used to express anger or surprise
19. despite problems, opposition, etc.
20. in the direction that a strong wind is coming from
21. to treat somebody badly or fail to give them help when they need it
22. something that hurts somebody/something emotionally; a great disappointment
23. to say something that is not true at all
24. used to say that it is very difficult to make somebody do something
25. old or too old
26. involving opposition or competition that is violent and without sympathy
27. to make somebody feel physically uncomfortable

răng

Question 86

top

Answer 86

adjective
[/tɑːp/]
1. highest in position
-> He lives on the top floor.
2. highest in rank, degree or importance
-> He’s one of the top players in the country.
3. very good
-> He’s a top bloke.

đứng đầu

Question 87

top

Answer 87

noun
[/tɑːp/]
1. the highest part or point of something
-> These workers are at the bottom of the economic heap.
2. the upper flat surface of something
-> She was standing at the top of the stairs.
3. a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body
-> Look, here’s 30 dollars, and I’ll buy you lunch on top.
4. a thing that you put on the end of something to close it
-> Do you think he’s really on top of his job?
5. the highest or most important rank or position
6. the end of a street, table, etc. that is furthest away from you or from where you usually come to it
7. the leaves of a plant that is grown mainly for its root
8. used after an amount of money, time, etc. to show that it is the highest, longest, etc. possible
9. a person or thing of the best quality
10. a child’s toy that turns round on a point when it is moved very quickly by hand or by a string
11. high up/low down in the structure of an organization or a society
12. in the highest position or rank in a profession or career
13. as loudly as possible
14. to get very angry
15. in the least/most important position in a group of people or things
16. to win a contest or an argument
17. going to every part of a place in a very careful way
18. completely; all over
19. to be too much for somebody to manage or deal with
20. to manage to control or deal with something
21. just guessing or using your memory, without taking time to think carefully or check the facts
22. on the highest point or surface
23. in a leading position or in control
24. in addition
25. on, over or covering something/somebody
26. in addition to something
27. very close to something/somebody
28. in control of a situation
29. very happy or proud
30. done with too much acting, emotion or effort
31. to go back to the beginning of a song, piece of music, etc. and repeat it
32. with little or no hair on the head
33. used to talk about a person’s intelligence

đứng đầu

Question 88

torture

Answer 88

noun
[/ˈtɔːrtʃər/]
1. the act of causing somebody severe pain in order to punish them or make them say or do something
-> Many of the refugees have suffered torture.
2. mental or physical pain; something that causes this
-> The interview was sheer torture from start to finish.

tra tấn

Question 89

tournament

Answer 89

noun
[/ˈtʊrnəmənt/]
1. a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.
-> a golf/tennis/soccer/chess tournament
2. a competition in the Middle Ages between knights on horseback fighting to show courage and skill
-> a medieval jousting tournament

giải đấu

Question 90

tower

Answer 90

noun
[/ˈtaʊər/]
1. a tall narrow building or part of a building, especially of a church or castle
-> a bell tower
2. a tall structure used for sending television or radio signals
-> a television tower
3. a tall piece of furniture used for storing things
-> a CD tower
4. a person that you can rely on to help, protect and comfort you when you are in trouble

tòa tháp

Question 91

trace

Answer 91

verb
[/treɪs/]
1. to find or discover somebody/something by looking carefully for them/it
-> We finally traced him to an address in Chicago.
2. to find the origin or cause of something
-> She could trace her family tree back to the 16th century.
3. to describe a process or the development of something
-> Her book traces the town’s history from Saxon times to the present day.
4. to draw a line or lines on a surface
-> She traced a line in the sand.
5. to follow the shape or outline of something
-> He traced the route on the map.
6. to copy a map, drawing, etc. by drawing on tracing paper (= paper that you can see through) placed over it

dấu vết

Question 92

tradition

Answer 92

noun
[/trəˈdɪʃn/]
1. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
-> religious/cultural/ancient traditions

truyền thống

Question 93

traditional

Answer 93

adjective
[/trəˈdɪʃənl/]
1. being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
-> traditional dress/music/art/culture/dance
2. following older methods and ideas rather than modern or different ones
-> a traditional method/way of doing something

truyền thống

Question 94

traffic

Answer 94

noun
[/ˈtræfɪk/]
1. the vehicles that are on a road at a particular time
-> There’s always a lot of traffic at this time of day.
2. the movement of ships, trains, aircraft, etc. along a particular route
-> transatlantic traffic
3. the movement of people or goods from one place to another
-> commuter/freight/passenger traffic
4. the movement of messages and signals through an electronic communication system
-> the computer servers that manage global internet traffic
5. illegal trade in something
-> the traffic in firearms

giao thông

Question 95

train

Answer 95

noun
[/treɪn/]
1. a number of connected coaches or trucks, pulled by an engine or powered by a motor in each one, taking people and goods from one place to another
-> to get on/off a train
2. a number of people or animals moving in a line
-> a camel train
3. a series of events or actions that are connected
-> His death set in motion a train of events that led to the outbreak of war.
4. the part of a long formal dress that spreads out on the floor behind the person wearing it
5. to have something as a result
6. following behind somebody
7. to prepare or start something
8. the connected series of thoughts that are in your head at a particular time

xe lửa

Question 96

train

Answer 96

verb
[/treɪn/]
1. to teach a person or an animal the skills for a particular job or activity; to be taught in this way
-> highly trained professionals
2. to prepare yourself for a particular activity, especially a sport, by doing a lot of exercise; to prepare a person or an animal in this way
-> I train in the gym for two hours a day.
3. to develop a natural ability or quality so that it improves
-> An expert with a trained eye will spot the difference immediately.
4. to make a plant grow in a particular direction
-> Roses had been trained around the door.
5. to aim a gun, camera, light, etc. at somebody/something
-> He carefully trained his gun on the suspect.

xe lửa

Question 97

transaction

Answer 97

noun
[/trænˈzækʃn/]
1. a piece of business that is done between people, especially an act of buying or selling
-> financial transactions between companies
2. the process of doing something
-> the transaction of government business

giao dịch

Question 98

transcript

Answer 98

noun
[/ˈtrænskrɪpt/]
1. a written or printed copy of words that have been spoken
-> a transcript of the interview
2. an official record of a student’s work that shows the courses they have taken and the grades they have achieved

bảng điểm

Question 99

transformation

Answer 99

noun
[/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃn/]
1. a complete change in somebody/something
-> The way in which we work has undergone a complete transformation in the past decade.
2. the process of making institutions and organizations more democratic
-> a lack of transformation in the private sector

sự biến đổi

Question 100

transition

Answer 100

noun
[/trænˈzɪʃn/]
1. the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another
-> the transition from school to full-time work
2. the process of starting to live your life as a person of a different sex, to match your gender identity
-> She wrote to co-workers announcing her transition and asking them to refer to her with female pronouns.

chuyển tiếp

Question 101

translate

Answer 101

verb
[/trænzˈleɪt/]
1. to express the meaning of speech or writing in a different language
-> He translated the letter into English.
2. to be changed from one language to another
-> Most poetry does not translate well.
3. to change something into a different form; to lead to a particular result
-> It’s time to translate words into action.
4. to understand something in a particular way or give something a particular meaning
-> the various words and gestures that we translate as love

dịch

Question 102

transport

Answer 102

noun
[/ˈtrænspɔːrt/]
1. a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.
-> air/freight/road transport
2. a vehicle or method of travel
-> Applicants must have their own transport.
3. the activity or business of carrying goods from one place to another using lorries, trains, etc.
-> The goods were damaged during transport.
4. a ship, plane or lorry used for carrying soldiers, supplies, etc. from one place to another
5. strong feelings and emotions
-> to be in transports of delight

chuyên chở

Question 103

travel

Answer 103

verb
[/ˈtrævl/]
1. to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance
-> I go to bed early if I’m travelling the next day.
2. to go or move at a particular speed, in a particular direction, or a particular distance
-> to travel at 50 miles an hour
3. to be still in good condition after a long journey
-> Some wines do not travel well.
4. to be equally successful in another place and not just where it began
-> These recipes travel well and don’t require unusual ingredients or equipment.
5. to go fast
-> Their car can really travel!
6. to take more than three steps while you are holding the ball, without bouncing it on the ground, which is against the rules of the game
7. to take very little with you when you go on a trip

du lịch

Question 104

treasure

Answer 104

noun
[/ˈtreʒər/]
1. a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver and jewellery
-> buried treasure
2. a highly valued object
-> the priceless art treasures of the Uffizi Gallery
3. a person who is much loved or valued
-> Liz is an absolute treasure—I couldn’t do without her.

kho báu

Question 105

treaty

Answer 105

noun
[/ˈtriːti/]
1. a formal agreement between two or more countries
-> the Treaty of Rome

hiệp ước

Question 106

tremendous

Answer 106

adjective
[/trəˈmendəs/]
1. very great
-> a tremendous explosion
2. extremely good
-> It was a tremendous experience.

to lớn

Question 107

trend

Answer 107

noun
[/trend/]
1. a general direction in which a situation is changing or developing
-> social/economic/political/demographic trends

xu hướng

Question 108

tribe

Answer 108

noun
[/traɪb/]
1. a social group in a traditional society consisting of people with the same language, culture, religion, etc., living in a particular area and often having one leader known as a chief
-> They were a nomadic horse-riding tribe.
2. a group or class of people, especially of one profession
-> He had a sudden outburst against the whole tribe of actors.
3. a group of related animals or plants
-> a tribe of cats
4. a large family
-> One or two of the grandchildren will be there, but not the whole tribe.

bộ lạc

Question 109

trick

Answer 109

noun
[/trɪk/]
1. something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke
-> Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests.
2. something that confuses you so that you see, understand, remember, etc. things in the wrong way
-> They had to think of a trick to get past the guards.
3. a clever action that somebody/something performs as a way of entertaining people
4. a way of doing something that works well; a good method
5. the cards that you play or win in a single part of a card game
6. a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use
7. to be behaving in the same bad way as before
8. to succeed in solving a problem or achieving a particular result
9. every available method, whether it is honest or not
10. to have an idea, some plans, etc. that you keep ready to use if it becomes necessary
11. used to say that somebody notices every opportunity to gain an advantage
12. (you cannot) successfully make people change their ideas, methods of work, etc., when they have had them for a long time
13. said by children who visit people’s houses at Halloween and threaten to play tricks on people who do not give them sweets
14. the clever ways of doing things, known and used by people who do a particular job or activity
15. to have sex with somebody for money

lừa

Question 110

trigger

Answer 110

verb
[/ˈtrɪɡər/]
1. to make something happen suddenly
-> Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.
2. to cause a device to start functioning
-> to trigger an alarm
3. to make somebody feel very upset or anxious by reminding them of a trauma or bad experience
-> Sometimes, the slightest things trigger me because they remind me of my mum.

cò súng

Question 111

trio

Answer 111

noun
[/ˈtriːəʊ/]
1. a group of three people or things
-> A trio of English runners featured in the women’s 1 500 metres.
2. a group of three musicians or singers who play or sing together
3. a piece of music for three musicians or singers
-> a trio for piano, oboe and bassoon

bộ ba

Question 112

troop

Answer 112

noun
[/truːp/]
1. soldiers, especially in large groups
-> They announced the withdrawal of 12 000 troops from the area.
2. one group of soldiers, especially in tanks or on horses
-> A troop of guests was moving towards the house.
3. a local group of Scouts

quân đội

Question 113

truck

Answer 113

noun
[/trʌk/]
1. a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road
-> a truck driver
2. an open railway vehicle for carrying goods or animals
-> a cattle truck
3. a vehicle that is open at the back, used for carrying goods, soldiers, animals, etc.
-> a delivery/farm truck
4. a vehicle for carrying things, that is pulled or pushed by hand
5. to refuse to deal with somebody; to refuse to accept or consider something

xe tải

Question 114

try

Answer 114

noun
[/traɪ/]
1. an act of trying to do something
-> I doubt they’ll be able to help but it’s worth a try (= worth asking them).
2. an act of trying something new or different to see if it is good, suitable, etc.
-> I don’t think I’ll be any good at tennis, but I’ll give it a try.
3. an act of scoring points by touching the ground behind your opponents’ goal line with the ball
-> to score a try

thử

Question 115

tuition

Answer 115

noun
[/tuˈɪʃn/]
1. the act of teaching something, especially to one person or to people in small groups
-> She received private tuition in French.
2. the money that you pay to be taught, especially in a college or university
-> The scholarship pays the tuition fees but students still need to find money for accommodation, meals and books.

học phí

Question 116

tune

Answer 116

noun
[/tuːn/]
1. a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music
-> to sing/whistle a tune
2. to be/not be singing or playing the correct musical notes to sound pleasant
3. to be/not be in agreement with somebody/something; to have/not have the same opinions, feelings, interests, etc. as somebody/something
4. to be the person who controls a situation
5. to express a different opinion or behave in a different way when your situation changes
6. to do whatever somebody tells you to
7. the person who provides the money for something can also control how it is spent
8. to behave in a different way from other people; to have different attitudes or ideas
9. to change your opinion about somebody/something or your attitude towards somebody/something
10. used to emphasize how much money something has cost

điều chỉnh

Question 117

twelve

Answer 117

number
[/twelv/]
1. 12
-> There are only twelve of these rare animals left.

mười hai

Question 118

twenty

Answer 118

number
[/ˈtwenti/]
1. 20
2. numbers, years or temperatures from 20 to 29
3. between the ages of 20 and 29

hai mươi

Question 119

uncomfortable

Answer 119

adjective
[/ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/]
1. not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
-> uncomfortable shoes
2. not feeling physically relaxed, warm, etc.
-> I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position.
3. anxious, embarrassed or afraid and unable to relax; making you feel like this
-> He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned.
4. unpleasant or difficult to deal with
-> an uncomfortable fact

khó chịu

Question 120

under

Answer 120

preposition
[/ˈʌndər/]
1. in, to or through a position that is below something
-> Have you looked under the bed?
2. below the surface of something; covered by something
-> The boat lay under several feet of water.
3. less than; younger than
-> an annual income of under £10 000
4. affected by something
-> The wall collapsed under the strain.
5. used to say who or what controls, governs or manages somebody/something
-> The country is now under martial law.
6. according to an agreement, a law or a system
-> A man was detained under the Mental Health Act.
7. experiencing a particular process
-> The hotel is still under construction.
8. using a particular name
-> She also wrote under the pseudonym of Barbara Vine.
9. found in a particular part of a book, list, etc.
-> If it’s not under ‘sports’, try looking under ‘games’.

dưới

Question 121

undergo

Answer 121

verb
[/ˌʌndərˈɡəʊ/]
1. to experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant
-> to undergo tests/trials/repairs

trải qua

Question 122

undermine

Answer 122

verb
[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/]
1. to make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
-> Our confidence in the team has been seriously undermined by their recent defeats.
2. to make something weaker at the base, for example by digging under it

hủy hoại

Question 123

unfold

Answer 123

verb
[/ʌnˈfəʊld/]
1. to spread open or flat something that has previously been folded; to become open and flat
-> to unfold a map
2. to be gradually made known; to gradually make something known to other people
-> The audience watched as the story unfolded before their eyes.

mở ra

Question 124

unless

Answer 124

conjunction
[/ənˈles/]
1. used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation
-> You won’t get paid for time off unless you have a doctor’s note.
2. used to give the only situation in which something will not happen or be true
-> I sleep with the window open unless it’s really cold.

Trừ khi

Question 125

unpleasant

Answer 125

adjective
[/ʌnˈpleznt/]
1. not pleasant or comfortable
-> an unpleasant experience/surprise/task
2. not kind, friendly or polite
-> He was very unpleasant to me.

khó chịu

Question 126

until

Answer 126

preposition
[/ənˈtɪl/]
1. up to the point in time or the event mentioned
-> Let’s wait until the rain stops.

cho đến khi

Question 127

up

Answer 127

adverb
[/ʌp/]
1. towards or in a higher position
-> He jumped up from his chair.
2. to or at a higher level
-> She turned the volume up.
3. to the place where somebody/something is
-> A car drove up and he got in.
4. out of bed
-> I stayed up late (= did not go to bed until late) last night.
5. to or at an important place, especially a large city
-> We’re going up to New York for the day.
6. to a place in the north of a country; further north than somewhere else
-> They’ve moved up north.
7. completely
-> We ate all the food up.
8. so as to be finished or closed
-> I have some paperwork to finish up.
9. into pieces or parts
-> She tore the paper up.
10. so as to be formed or brought together
-> The government agreed to set up a committee of inquiry.
11. finished; over
-> Time’s up. Stop writing and hand in your papers.
12. used to say that something is happening, especially something unusual or unpleasant
-> I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces.
13. about to happen, be discussed, etc.
-> Next up in our top ten is a new release by Ariana Grande.
14. to be somebody’s duty or responsibility; to be for somebody to decide
15. to be of poor quality; to not be very good
16. facing problems or opposition
17. moving upwards and downwards
18. in one direction and then in the opposite direction
19. sometimes good and sometimes bad
20. if you swear up and down that something is true, you say that it is definitely true
21. working; being used
22. appearing in front of somebody in authority for a judgement to be made about something that you have done
23. on offer for something
24. being considered for something, especially as a candidate
25. willing to take part in a particular activity
26. among or almost the best, worst, most important, etc.
27. as far as a particular number, level, etc.
28. not further or later than something; until something
29. as high or as good as something
30. physically or mentally capable of something
31. doing something, especially something bad

hướng lên

Question 128

up

Answer 128

preposition
[/ʌp/]
1. to or in a higher position somewhere
-> She climbed up the flight of steps.
2. along or further along a road or street
-> We live just up the road, past the post office.
3. towards the place where a river starts
-> a cruise up the Rhine
4. in one direction and then in the opposite direction along something
5. an offensive way of being rude to somebody, for example because they have said something that makes you angry

hướng lên

Question 129

upcoming

Answer 129

adjective
[/ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/]
1. going to happen soon
-> the upcoming presidential election

sắp tới

Question 130

useful

Answer 130

adjective
[/ˈjuːsfl/]
1. that can help you to do or achieve what you want
-> a useful tool
2. good; of the right standard
-> He’s a very useful player.

hữu ích

Question 131

useless

Answer 131

adjective
[/ˈjuːsləs/]
1. not useful; not doing or achieving what is needed or wanted
-> This pen is useless.
2. not very good at something; not able to do things well
-> I’m useless at French.

vô ích

Question 132

user

Answer 132

noun
[/ˈjuːzər/]
1. a person or thing that uses something
-> road users
2. a person who uses illegal drugs

người dùng

Question 133

usually

Answer 133

adverb
[/ˈjuːʒuəli/]
1. in the way that is usual or normal; most often
-> How long does the journey usually take?

thường xuyên

Question 134

utility

Answer 134

noun
[/juːˈtɪləti/]
1. a service provided for the public, for example an electricity, water or gas supply
-> a privatized electricity utility
2. the quality of being useful
-> This information is of the highest utility to a historian.
3. a piece of computer software that performs a particular task

tính thiết thực

Question 135

utterly

Answer 135

adverb
[/ˈʌtərli/]
1. completely
-> We’re so utterly different from each other.

hoàn toàn

Question 136

valley

Answer 136

noun
[/ˈvæli/]
1. an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it; the land that a river flows through
-> In the valley below cows were grazing peacefully.

thung lũng

Question 137

valuable

Answer 137

adjective
[/ˈvæljuəbl/]
1. worth a lot of money
-> My home is my most valuable asset.
2. very useful or important
-> a valuable experience/lesson

có giá trị lớn

Question 138

value

Answer 138

noun
[/ˈvæljuː/]
1. how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged
2. how much something is worth compared with its price
-> to go up/rise/increase in value
3. the quality of being useful or important
-> to be good/great value (= worth the money it costs)
4. beliefs about what is right and wrong and what is important in life
5. the amount represented by a letter or symbol

giá trị

Question 139

van

Answer 139

noun
[/væn/]
1. a covered vehicle with no side windows in its back half, usually smaller than a lorry, used for carrying goods or people
-> the driver of a white van
2. a covered vehicle with side windows, usually smaller than a lorry, that can carry about twelve passengers
3. a closed coach on a train for carrying bags, cases, etc. or mail
-> a luggage van
4. at the front or in the leading position

xe tải

Question 140

various

Answer 140

adjective
[/ˈveriəs/]
1. several different
-> various types/forms/kinds of somebody/something
2. having many different features
-> a large and various country

nhiều

Question 141

vary

Answer 141

verb
[/ˈveri/]
1. to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
-> New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success.
2. to change or be different according to the situation
-> The menu varies with the season.
3. to make changes to something to make it slightly different
-> The job enables me to vary the hours I work.
4. used to say that people may experience a particular thing in different ways

thay đổi

Question 142

vast

Answer 142

adjective
[/væst/]
1. extremely large in area, size, amount, etc.
-> a vast area of forest

rộng lớn

Question 143

vehicle

Answer 143

noun
[/ˈviːəkl/]
1. a thing that is used for transporting people or goods from one place to another, such as a car or lorry
-> motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries, etc.)
2. something that can be used to express your ideas or feelings, or as a way of achieving something
-> Art may be used as a vehicle for propaganda.

phương tiện giao thông

Question 144

vein

Answer 144

noun
[/veɪn/]
1. any of the tubes that carry blood from all parts of the body towards the heart
-> the jugular vein
2. any of the very thin tubes that form the frame of a leaf or an insect’s wing
3. a narrow area of a different colour in some types of stone, wood and cheese
4. a thin layer of minerals or metal contained in rock
-> a vein of gold
5. an amount of a particular quality or feature in something
-> They had tapped a rich vein of information in his secretary.
6. a particular style or manner
-> A number of other people commented in a similar vein.

tĩnh mạch

Question 145

venture

Answer 145

noun
[/ˈventʃər/]
1. a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks
-> A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars.

mạo hiểm

Question 146

venture

Answer 146

verb
[/ˈventʃər/]
1. to go somewhere even though you know that it might be dangerous or unpleasant
-> They ventured nervously into the water.
2. to say or do something in a careful way, especially because it might upset or offend somebody
-> She hardly dared to venture an opinion.
3. to risk losing something valuable or important if you are not successful at something
-> It was wrong to venture his financial security on such a risky deal.
4. used to say that you have to take risks if you want to achieve things and be successful

mạo hiểm

Question 147

verbal

Answer 147

adjective
[/ˈvɜːrbl/]
1. relating to words
-> The job applicant must have good verbal skills.
2. spoken, not written
-> a verbal agreement/warning
3. relating to verbs
-> a verbal noun (= a noun formed from a verb, for example smoking)

bằng lời nói

Question 148

version

Answer 148

noun
[/ˈvɜːrʒn/]
1. a form of something that is slightly different from an earlier form or from other forms of the same thing
-> the latest version of the software package
2. a film, play, piece of music, etc. that is based on a particular piece of work but is in a different form, style or language
-> the film version of ‘War and Peace’
3. a description of an event from the point of view of a particular person or group of people
-> We have no way of knowing which version is true.

phiên bản

Question 149

versus

Answer 149

preposition
[/ˈvɜːrsəs/]
1. used to show that two teams or sides are against each other
-> It is France versus Brazil in the final.
2. used to compare two different ideas, choices, etc.
-> It was the promise of better job opportunities versus the inconvenience of moving away and leaving her friends.

đấu với

Question 150

very

Answer 150

adjective
[/ˈveri/]
1. used to emphasize that you are talking about a particular thing or person and not about another
-> He might be phoning her at this very moment.
2. used to emphasize an extreme place or time
-> It happens at the very beginning of the book.
3. used to emphasize a noun
-> The very nature of its business is to secretly monitor and profile internet users’ habits.
4. in somebody’s presence; in front of somebody

rất

Question 151

very

Answer 151

adverb
[/ˈveri/]
1. used before adjectives, adverbs and determiners to mean ‘in a high degree’ or ‘extremely’
-> Very few people know that.
2. used to emphasize a superlative adjective or before own
-> They wanted the very best quality.
3. exactly the same
-> Mario said the very same thing.

rất

Question 152

vessel

Answer 152

noun
[/ˈvesl/]
1. a tube that carries blood through the body of a person or an animal, or liquid through the parts of a plant
-> to burst/rupture a blood vessel
2. a ship or large boat
-> ocean-going vessels
3. a container used for holding liquids, such as a bowl, cup, etc.
-> a Bronze Age drinking vessel

tàu

Question 153

veteran

Answer 153

noun
[/ˈvetərən/]
1. a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity
-> the veteran American actor, Clint Eastwood
2. a person who has been a soldier, sailor, etc. in a war
-> war veterans

cựu chiến binh

Question 154

view

Answer 154

noun
[/vjuː/]
1. what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful countryside
-> From the plane we had a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan.
2. used when you are talking about whether you can see something or whether something can be seen in a particular situation
-> There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
3. a personal opinion about something; an attitude towards something
-> The lake soon came into view.
4. a way of understanding or thinking about something
5. an occasion when a video is watched online
6. a photograph or picture that shows an interesting place or scene
7. a special chance to see or admire something
8. a view of something from a high position looking down
9. to have a particular aim, plan, etc. in your mind
10. to appear, especially when moving gradually closer from a long way off
11. that can be seen completely, directly in front of somebody/something
12. considering something
13. being shown in a public place so that people can look at it
14. to think somebody/something is bad; to not have a good opinion of somebody/something
15. to consider what is likely to happen or be important over a long period of time rather than only considering the present situation
16. with the intention or hope of doing something

xem

Question 155

view

Answer 155

verb
[/vjuː/]
1. to think about somebody/something in a particular way
2. to look at something, especially when you look carefully
-> How do you view your position within the company?
3. to visit a house, etc. before deciding whether to buy or rent it
-> The property can only be viewed by appointment.
4. to watch television, a film, etc.

xem

Question 156

viewer

Answer 156

noun
[/ˈvjuːər/]
1. a person watching television or a video on the internet
-> The programme attracted millions of viewers.
2. a person who looks at or considers something
-> Some of her art is intended to shock the viewer.
3. a device for looking at slides (= photographs on special film), for example a small box with a light in it

người xem

Question 157

violate

Answer 157

verb
[/ˈvaɪəleɪt/]
1. to go against or refuse to obey a law, an agreement, etc.
-> to violate international law
2. to upset or not respect somebody’s peace, privacy, etc.
-> She accused the press photographers of violating her privacy.
3. to damage or destroy a holy or special place
-> to violate a grave
4. to force somebody to have sex
-> He had drugged her and then violated her.

xâm phạm

Question 158

visit

Answer 158

verb
[/ˈvɪzɪt/]
1. to go to see a person or a place for a period of time
-> My parents are coming to visit me next week.
2. to go to a website on the internet
-> For more information, visit our website.
3. to stay somewhere for a short time
-> We don’t live here. We’re just visiting.
4. to make an official visit to somebody, for example to perform checks or give advice
-> Government inspectors are visiting schools in the area.

thăm nom

Question 159

volunteer

Answer 159

noun
[/ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/]
1. a person who does a job without being paid for it
-> Schools need volunteers to help children to read.
2. a person who offers to do something without being forced to do it
-> Are there any volunteers to help clear up?
3. a person who chooses to join the armed forces without being forced to join

tình nguyện viên

Question 160

volunteer

Answer 160

verb
[/ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/]
1. to offer to do something without being forced to do it or without getting paid for it
-> He has been volunteering for 11 years now.
2. to suggest something or tell somebody something without being asked
-> to volunteer advice
3. to join the army, etc. without being forced to
-> He wasn’t conscripted. He volunteered.
4. to suggest somebody for a job or an activity, even though they may not want to do it
-> They volunteered me for the job of interpreter.

tình nguyện viên

Question 161

vote

Answer 161

noun
[/vəʊt/]
1. a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something
-> to win/lose votes
2. an occasion when a group of people vote on something
-> to win/lose a vote
3. the right to vote, especially in political elections
-> In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18.
4. the total number of votes in an election
-> She obtained 40% of the vote.
5. the vote given by a particular group of people, or for a particular party, etc.
-> the student vote

bỏ phiếu

Question 162

walk

Answer 162

verb
[/wɔːk/]
1. to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running
-> The baby is just learning to walk.
2. to spend time walking for pleasure
-> I like an active holiday, so I walk.
3. to go somewhere with somebody on foot, especially in order to make sure they get there safely
-> He always walked her home.
4. to take an animal for a walk; to make an animal walk somewhere
-> They walk their dogs every day.
5. to disappear; to be taken away
-> Lock up any valuables. Things tend to walk here (= be stolen).
6. to appear
7. when a batsman walks, he/she leaves the field without waiting for the umpire to say that he/she is out
-> He knew he was out, so he walked.
8. to reach first base without having to do anything because the pitcher failed to throw the ball correctly four times and you didn’t try to hit it; to enable a batter to walk
-> He walked 60 times in 57 games.
9. to be taking a risk
10. to feel very happy
11. to get married
12. to do things that are difficult, without learning the basic skills first
13. to be in a difficult situation in which you do not have much freedom of action and need to be extremely careful about what you do
14. to walk around the area that they are responsible for
15. to be in a difficult or dangerous situation where you could easily make a mistake
16. to be allowed to leave court, etc., without receiving any punishment
17. to go somewhere on foot instead of in a vehicle
18. to easily achieve something that you want
19. to make somebody walk so far or so fast that they are very tired
20. to stop working in order to go on strike
21. (in the past) to walk along a board placed over the side of a ship and fall into the sea, as a punishment
22. to walk around the streets of a town or city
23. to feel proud and confident
24. to act in a way that shows people you are really good at what you do, and not just good at talking about it

đi bộ

Question 163

wall

Answer 163

noun
[/wɔːl/]
1. a long, solid structure that rises straight up from the ground, made of stone, brick or concrete, that surrounds, divides or protects an area of land
-> to build a wall
2. any of the sides of a building or room
-> She leaned against the wall.
3. something that forms a barrier or stops you from making progress
-> The boat struck a solid wall of water.
4. the outer layer of something hollow such as an organ of the body or a cell of an animal or a plant
-> the abdominal wall
5. a space on a social media website where you can share messages, photos, etc. with other users
-> She posted a pink baby romper on her Facebook wall, announcing they were expecting a girl.
6. to keep trying to do something that will never be successful
7. to be so full of energy or so excited that you cannot keep still
8. to be unable to make any progress because there is a difficulty that stops you
9. a person who watches others without being noticed
10. to fail because of lack of money
11. used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that something is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure
12. to be in a difficult situation in which you are forced to do something but are unable to make the choices that you would like
13. to reach a point when you cannot continue or make any more progress
14. unusual or slightly crazy
15. used when you are talking about keeping something secret
16. crazy or angry
17. used to warn people to be careful what they say because other people may be listening
18. used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that something is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure

tường

Question 164

wander

Answer 164

verb
[/ˈwɑːndər/]
1. to walk slowly around or to a place, often without any particular sense of purpose or direction
-> She wandered aimlessly around the streets.
2. to move away from the place where you ought to be or the people you are with
-> The child wandered off and got lost.
3. to stop being directed on something and to move without much control to other ideas, subjects, etc.
-> It’s easy to be distracted and let your attention wander.
4. to move slowly from looking at one thing to looking at another thing or in other directions
-> She let her gaze wander.
5. to go in a curve instead of following a straight course
-> The road wanders along through the hills.

đi lang thang

Question 165

warm

Answer 165

adjective
[/wɔːrm/]
1. at a fairly high temperature in a way that is pleasant, rather than being hot or cold
-> The memories fill me with warm fuzzies.
2. keeping you warm or staying warm in cold weather
-> warm weather/temperatures/air
3. showing enthusiasm, friendship or love
4. containing red, orange or yellow, which creates a pleasant, comfortable and relaxed feeling or atmosphere
5. used to say that somebody has almost guessed the answer to something or that they have almost found somebody/something that has been hidden
6. feelings of love, comfort and support; things that give you these feelings

ấm

Question 166

warm

Answer 166

verb
[/wɔːrm/]
1. to make something/somebody warm or warmer; to become warm or warmer
-> Doesn’t that story just warm the cockles of your heart?
2. to become more friendly, loving, etc.; to make somebody feel or become more friendly, loving, etc.
-> Come in and warm yourself by the fire.
3. to look or feel very ill or tired
4. to make somebody feel happy or sympathetic

ấm

Question 167

warming

Answer 167

noun
[/ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/]
1. the process of making something, or of becoming, warm or warmer
-> atmospheric warming

sự nóng lên

Question 168

wave

Answer 168

verb
[/weɪv/]
1. to move your hand or arm from side to side in the air in order to attract attention, say hello, etc.
2. to show where something is, show somebody where to go, etc. by moving your hand in a particular direction
-> The people on the bus waved and we waved back.
3. to hold something in your hand and move it from side to side
-> She waved vaguely in the direction of the house.
4. to move freely and gently, for example in the wind, while one end or side is held in position
-> Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering.
5. to be slightly curly
6. to make somebody’s hair slightly curly
7. to show your support for your country, an organization or an idea to encourage or persuade others to do the same
8. used to talk about something that is likely to make somebody very angry

sóng

Question 169

wealth

Answer 169

noun
[/welθ/]
1. a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns
-> the desire to gain wealth and power
2. the state of being rich
-> Good education often depends on wealth.
3. a large amount of something
-> The website provides a wealth of information.

sự giàu có

Question 170

weave

Answer 170

verb
[/wiːv/]
1. to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc. by crossing threads or narrow pieces of material across, over and under each other by hand or on a machine called a loom
-> The baskets are woven from strips of willow.
2. to make something by twisting flowers, pieces of wood, etc. together
-> She deftly wove the flowers into a garland.
3. to move along by running and changing direction continuously to avoid things that are in your way
-> She was weaving in and out of the traffic.
4. to put facts, events, details, etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole
-> to weave a narrative
5. to perform or behave in a way that is attractive or interesting, or that makes somebody behave in a particular way

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Question 171

welcome

Answer 171

verb
[/ˈwelkəm/]
1. to say hello to somebody in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere
-> They were at the door to welcome us.
2. to be pleased that somebody has come or has joined an organization, activity, etc.
-> They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm).
3. to be pleased to receive or accept something
-> to welcome a decision/move

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