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Fascimile /fækˈsɪməli/

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bản sao chép hoàn hảo

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element: elementary:căn bản
1.yếu tố,thành tố,người tạo thành một nhóm lớn
element in something Cost was a key element in our decision.
element of something The story has all the elements of a soap opera.
element from something The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building.
element to something There is often a futuristic element to her writing.
2.Nguyên tố hh
3.bad weather
*in your element
​doing what you are good at and enjoy
She’s really in her element at parties.
*out of your element
​in a situation that you are not used to and that makes you feel uncomfortable
I feel out of my element talking about politics.

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you’re doing great

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sense
1.khả năng nhận định
2.ý thức tốt
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered.
There’s no sense in (= it is not sensible) worrying about it now.
Can’t you talk sense (= say something sensible)?
There’s a lot of sense in what Mary says.
3.định nghĩa,cách hiểu
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn’t matter any more.
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified.
(formal) In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
in the sense of something I am using ‘cold’ in the sense of ‘unfriendly’.
in the sense that… I don’t mean that the press ought to be free in the sense that no one ought to pay for it.
4.Tri giác,khả năng suy nghĩ bthg
5.có cảm giác

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_knock/talk some sense into somebody
​to try and persuade somebody to stop behaving in a stupid way, sometimes using rough or violent methods
Try and talk some sense into her before she makes the wrong decision.
Where would I be without you to knock some sense into my head?
_make sense
​ to have a meaning that you can easily understand
This sentence doesn’t make sense.
​ to be a sensible thing to do
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version.
There are strict medicals for pilots, which makes good sense.
​ to be easy to understand or explain
John wasn’t making much sense on the phone.
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense.
It all made perfect sense to me.
_make sense of something
​to understand something that is difficult or has no clear meaning
I can’t make sense of that painting.
_see sense
​to start to be sensible or reasonable
I tried to make him see sense, but he just wouldn’t listen.
_a sense of occasion
​a feeling or understanding that an event is important or special
Candles on the table gave the evening a sense of occasion.

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monologue monolog

long speech by one person during a conversation that stops other people from speaking or expressing an opinion

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độc thoại

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dialogue
.a conversation in a book, play or film or in language teaching materials
dialogue with somebody The government refused to engage in direct dialogue with the terrorists.
dialogue between A and B There needs to be a closer dialogue between management and staff.
dialogue about something an honest and open dialogue about racial identity in the US
dialogue on something a meaningful dialogue on pay and working conditions

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đối thoại

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script
1. a written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.
That line isn’t in the original script.
a film script
to write/read a script
We’re currently working on a script.
He was reading from a prepared script.
2.writing done by hand
She admired his neat script.
3.a set of letters in which a language is written
SYNONYM alphabet
a document in Cyrillic script (= used to write Russian and some other languages)
4.a candidate’s written answer or answers in an exam
script(v)
1.to write the script for a film, play, etc.
The series was scripted to appeal to an international audience.

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scale
1.the size or extent of something, especially when compared with something else
on a … scale They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests).
Here was corruption on a grand scale.
On a global scale, 77 per cent of energy is created from fossil fuels.
Corporations are borrowing on a massive scale.
Western-style consumerism is unsustainable on a global scale.
Manufacturing is done on a small scale.
His work as a portrait painter is small in scale.
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced)
scale of something It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster.
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was).
The scale of the problem is difficult to measure.
2.a range of levels or numbers used for measuring something
a five-point pay scale
to evaluate performance on a scale from 1 to 10
The salary scale goes from £12 000 to £20 000.
a scale of charges
Use the following scale to rate each item.
3. the set of all the different levels of something, from the lowest to the highest
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat.
You’re higher on the social scale than I am.
4. a series of marks at regular points on an instrument that is used for measuring
How much does it read on the scale?
He read the altitude in degrees off the scale.
5.the relation between the actual size of something and its size on a map, diagram or model that represents it
a scale of 1:25 000
a scale model/drawing
Both plans are drawn to the same scale.
to scale Is this diagram to scale? (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)

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vảy,cái cân,sự chia trình độ

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cue
1.an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something
cue (for something) Jon’s arrival was a cue for more champagne.
cue to do something I think that’s my cue to explain why I’m here.
2.cue (to do something) a few words or an action in a play that is a signal for another actor to do something
She stood in the wings and waited for her cue to go on.
She had not yet been given the cue to go on to the stage
V
1. to give somebody a signal so they know when to start doing something
Can you cue me when you want me to begin speaking?

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gợi ý,ra hiệu

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hint
1.something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking
He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.
Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt?
He resented any hint that he might be to blame.
2.something that suggests what will happen in the future
SYNONYM sign
At the first hint of trouble, they left.
The opening scene gives us a hint of things to come.
3.hint (of something) a small amount of something
SYNONYM suggestion, trace
a hint of a smile
There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.
4. hint (on something) a small piece of practical information or advice
SYNONYM tip
handy hints on saving money
The teacher’s book gives useful hints on how to develop reading skills.
V
1.to suggest something in an indirect way
hint at something What are you hinting at?
hint (that)… They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.
+ speech ‘I might know something about it,’ he hinted.

*take a/the hint
​to understand what somebody wants you to do even though they tell you in an indirect way
I thought they’d never go—some people just can’t take a hint.
Sarah hoped he’d take the hint and leave her alone.
Can’t you take a hint and leave me alone?

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lời bóng gió,ám hiệu

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network
1.a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together
a rail/road/canal network
The new rail services will form a network connecting the capital and major cities.
Europe’s mobile phone networks are controlled by five dominant players.
network of something a network of veins
an extensive network of underground tunnels
2.a closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information, etc.
They have one of the most efficient distribution networks in Europe.
These corporations control TV, radio and global communications networks.
to build/create/develop a network
network of somebody/something She has a supportive network of close friends.
Expand your network of contacts beyond your usual circles.
3.a group of radio or television stations in different places that are connected and that broadcast the same programmes at the same time
the four big US television networks
The report was broadcast across several radio networks.
The show was first aired on the cable network Showtime.
network of something He’s chairman of a network of radio stations.

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mạng lưới

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quarantine /ˈkwɒrəntiːn/
1.a period of time when an animal or a person that has or may have a disease is kept away from others in order to prevent the disease from spreading
in quarantine The dog was kept in quarantine for six months.
quarantine regulations
SEE ALSO self-quarantine

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cách ly

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load
1. something that is being carried (usually in large amounts) by a person, vehicle, etc.
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads.
load of something The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood.
These backpacks are designed to carry a heavy load.
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway.
(figurative) The company’s debt load could drag it into bankruptcy.
2.the total amount of something that something can carry or contain
a busload of tourists
They ordered three truckloads of sand.
He put half a load of washing in the machine.
The plane took off with a full load.
Maximum load, including passengers, is 800 pounds.
3. the amount of weight that is pressing down on something
a load-bearing wall
Modern backpacks spread the load over a wider area.
The table creaked under its heavy load.
4.(also loads [plural])
(informal) a large number or amount of people or things; plenty
a load/loads of somebody/something She’s got loads of friends.
He wrote loads and loads of letters to people.
Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids.
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one.
They all had loads of fun at the park.
In my job I get the chance to meet loads of different people.
a load/loads to do There’s loads to do today.
5.load of rubbish, garbage, nonsense, etc. (especially British English, informal) used to emphasize that something is wrong, stupid, bad, etc.
You’re talking a load of rubbish.
6.an amount of work that a person or machine has to do
Teaching loads have increased in all types of school.
Extra warmth from sunlight can put an additional load on the air-conditioning system.
We’re trying to spread the load by employing more staff.
7. a feeling of responsibility or worry that is difficult to deal with
SYNONYM burden
She thought she would not be able to bear the load of bringing up her family alone.
Knowing that they had arrived safely took a load off my mind.
Many companies are burdened by high debt loads.
*get a load of somebody/something
​(informal) used to tell somebody to look at or listen to somebody/something
Get a load of that dress!

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input
1. time, knowledge, ideas, etc. that you put into work, a project, etc. in order to make it succeed; the act of putting something in
I’d appreciate your input on this.
input into something Her specialist input to the discussions has been very useful.
input to something Barley is one of the main inputs to the process of distillation.
input of something Growing anything in this soil will require heavy inputs of nutrients.
input of something into something There has been a big input of resources into the project from industry.
output
1.the amount of something that a person, a machine or an organization produces
Manufacturing output has increased by 8 per cent.

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