RELATIONSHIPS Flashcards
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enable (v)
This new programme will enable older people to study at college.
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cho phép, làm cho có thể xảy ra
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embrace (v)
It’s unlikely that such countries will embrace capitalist ideas.
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chấp nhận, đón nhận
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enact (v) | enactment (n)
Their crimes were committed before the law was enacted.
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ban hành
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resolve (v) | resolution (n)
Have you resolved the problem of transport yet?
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giải quyết
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settle (v)
After they got married, they settled in Brooklyn.
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quyết định, sắp xếp cái gì đó
định cư
tìm ra giải pháp cho một vấn đề, kết thúc tranh cãi
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arrange (v)
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday?
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sắp xếp, chuẩn bị
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dissolve (v)
Their marriage was dissolved in 1999.
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giải tán, giải thể, kết thúc
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maintain (v) | maintenance (n)
The two countries have always maintained close relations.
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duy trì
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reserve (v)
These seats are reserved for special guests.
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để dành, dự trữ
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intimate (a) | intimacy (n)
The restaurant has a very intimate atmosphere.
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thân mật, gần gũi
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intimation (n)
The book’s title gives a fair enough intimation of its subject.
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sự gợi ý, điều gợi ý
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rate (n)
There is a high rate of muggings and other forms of street crime in the area.
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tỉ lệ
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reduction (n)
There has been a dramatic reduction in the birth rate.
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sự sụt giảm
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scale (n)
On a global scale, 77 per cent of energy is created from fossil fuels.
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thang
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include (v)
The price includes dinner, bed and breakfast.
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bao gồm
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contain (v)
I lost a file containing a lot of important documents.
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chứa, chứa đựng
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comprise (v)
The committee is comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors.
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gồm có, bao gồm
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confess (v) | confession (n)
He confessed that he had stolen the money.
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thú nhận, thú tội
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colleague (n)
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years.
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đồng nghiệp
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company (n)
I didn’t realize you had company.
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khách khứa, bạn bè
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component (n)
The factory supplies electrical components for cars.
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thành phần, bộ phận cấu thành
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mixture (n)
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings.
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sự trộn lẫn, kết hợp nhiều thứ lại với nhau để tạo ra một sản phẩm
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safeguard (v)
We hope that world leaders can agree on a plan to safeguard the environment.
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bảo vệ, che chắn, chống lại
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imperative (a)
It’s absolutely imperative that we finish by next week.
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quan trọng, cấp bách
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urgent (a) | urgency (n)
The problem is becoming increasingly urgent.
khẩn cấp
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urge (v)
The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges.
thúc giục
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minor (a)
Both the driver and the passenger suffered minor injuries.
nhỏ, không quan trọng
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rational ≠ irrational (a)
There is no rational explanation for his actions.
hợp lý
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rationale (n)
What is the rationale behind these new exams?
lý do, cơ sở hợp lý
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unreasonable (a)
The fees they charge are not unreasonable.
vô lí
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obvious (a)
It was obvious from Eleanor's voice that she disliked him.
rõ ràng, đương nhiên
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disinterested (a)
công bằng, không thiên vị
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systematic (a)
The school building, begun five years ago, is still incomplete.
có hệ thống, triệt để
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efficient (a)
Modern water boilers are highly efficient in fuel use.
có hiệu quả
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incapable (a)
The children seem to be totally incapable of working by themselves.
không có khả năng, không thể
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account for sth
chiếm số lượng, phần
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allow for sb/sth
kể đến, tính đến
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call for sth
đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
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associate with sb
làm việc, cộng tác với ai
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lead to sth = result in
dẫn đến, gây ra
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provide sb with sth
cung cấp cho ai cái gì
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keep/lose track of sb/sth
theo dõi/bỏ sót chi tiết, thông tin về ai/cái gì
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take up
chiếm thời gian, không gian
bắt đầu một sở thích, thói quen
làm quần áo ngắn hơn
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put up
cho ai ở nhờ lại nhà
đề xuất ai cho vị trí, công việc gì
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drive sb crazy
làm ai tức điên
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be on a date
có buổi hẹn hò với ai
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sign up
đăng kí, ghi danh
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keep an eye on
theo dõi, quan sát, trông coi
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tie the knot
kết hôn
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non-violent (a)
She took peaceful non-violent direct action against the destruction of the forest.
trong hòa bình, không bạo lực
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jealousy (n) | jealous (a)
Jealousy can ruin relationships.
sự ghen tuông, ghen tức
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adolescent (n)
Adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and the problems they face.
thanh, thiếu niên
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adolescence (n)
Adolescence brings about major changes in a young person's body.
thời thanh niên
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necessity (n)
Many people can't even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.
nhu yếu phẩm, những thứ cần thiết
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victimization (n)
They complained of sex discrimination and victimization.
sự đối xử tàn nhẫn
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abuse (n)
I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him.
sự lạm dụng
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in need
cần sự giúp đỡ
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Mr Right
người đàn ông trong mơ, hoàn hảo
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cyberspace (n)
Many more business functions will move into cyberspace.
không gian mạng
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revolutionize (v)
Aerial photography has revolutionized the study of archaelogy.
cách mạng hóa, thay đổi hoàn toàn
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revolution (n)
A revolution in information technology is taking place.
cuộc cách mạng, sự thay đổi
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revolutionary (a)
He was arrested for taking part in revolutionary activities.
cách mạng, khởi nghĩa
thay đổi hoàn toàn
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consummate (a)
He played the shot with consummate skill.
hoàn hảo, tuyệt kĩ
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courtship (n)
They married after a short courtship.
thời gian tán tỉnh, tìm hiểu nhau
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economical (a)
An economical car to run.
tiết kiệm, ít tốn kém
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The job offers flexible working hours.
linh hoạt
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insecure (a)
He's very insecure about his appearance.
cảm giác thiếu an toàn, không tự tin
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fixed (a)
Older people living on fixed incomes are
especially vulnerable to energy cost increases.
cố định, không đổi
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crucial (a)
Winning this contract is absolutely crucial to our long term success.
rất quan trọng, cần thiết
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optional (a)
The history course is optional, but English is
compulsory.
tùy ý, không bắt buộc, được lựa chọn
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alarming (a)
The rainforests are disappearing at an
alarming rate.
đáng báo động, đáng lo ngại
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in/within the context of sth
trong bối cảnh
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acquainted (a)
I'll leave you two to get acquainted.
quen biết nhau
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acquaint (v)
The museum offers workshops to acquaint children with the world of radio.
tạo sự gần gũi, thân thuộc
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acquaintance (n)
I bumped into an old acquaintance on the train.
người quen
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aware ≠ unaware (a)
They're aware of the dangers.
có ý thức
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thoughtless (a)
I'm sorry, what I said was very thoughtless.
thiếu suy nghĩ, khinh suất
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selfish ≠ unselfish (a) | selfishness ≠ unselfishness (n)
It was selfish of him to leave all the work to you.
ích kỉ
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steady (a)
The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace.
ổn định, lâu dài
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attraction (n)
One of the car's main attractions is its low price.
ưu điểm
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attractiveness (n) | attractive (a)
She's well aware of her attractiveness to men.
sự quyến rũ, thu hút
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lifelong (a)
Paul became his lifelong friend.
suốt đời
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lifelike (a)
A lifelike portrait of his two daughters hung on the wall.
sống động, giống như thật
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likewise (adv)
Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
giống vậy, cũng vậy
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likely (a)
I suppose that might happen but it's not very likely.
có thể, có khả năng
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loyal (a) | loyalty (n)
She has always remained loyal to her political principles.
trung thành
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gossip (n)
Her letter was full of gossip.
chuyện tầm phào, nhảm nhí
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scandalous (a)
It's scandalous that he hasn't been punished.
gây khiếm nhã, gây sốc, không thể chấp nhận được
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notice (n)
We've put a notice up on the door to say we're open.
thông báo, báo trước
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suspicious (a)
She died in suspicious circumstances.
bất thường, không đúng, đáng ngờ
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suspicion (n)
He was arrested on suspicion of murder.
sự nghi ngờ, ngờ vực
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enthusiasm (n) |enthusiaastic (a)
She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.
sự nhiệt tình, say mê
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apathy (n) | apathetic (a)
There is a growing sense of apathy among teens.
sự hờ hững
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arise (v)
Some confusion has arisen as a result of the new system.
xuất hiện, nảy sinh
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exclusively (adv)
A club exclusively for women.
riêng biệt, chỉ dành riêng cho
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conclusively (adv)
He do that to prove something conclusively.
một cách xác thực
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approve (v) | approval (n)
He seemed to approve of my choice.
đồng ý, chấp thuận
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pursuit (n)
I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.
thói quen, thú vui
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sorrow (n)
Joe's colleagues expressed sorrow at his tragic death.
sự đau khổ, buồn phiền, mất mát
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doubt (n)
The article raised doubts about how effective the new drug really was.
sự nghi ngờ
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doubtful (a)
Rose was doubtful about the whole idea.
nghi ngờ, không chắc chắn
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disrespect (n)
No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here.
sự thiếu tôn trọng
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ace (v)
He aced all his tests.
chinh phục, thành công
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give sb a ride
cho ai đi nhờ
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have sth in common
có chung điểm gì với ai
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incapable of doing sth
không thể làm gì
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involved in sth
liên can đến, dính líu đến
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concerned with sth
để tâm đến cái gì
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take over
kiểm soát
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take on
đảm nhiệm, gánh vác, tuyển dụng
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take up
bắt đầu một thói quen
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take in
cho ai ở tạm, ở nhờ
hấp thụ
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keep sth a secret
giữ bí mật, không kể cho ai
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pair off
bắt đầu mối quan hệ lãng mạn, gán ghép
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come into conflict
cãi lộn, tranh chấp với ai
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regard sb/sth with suspicion
nghi ngờ
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lasting (a)
We have an opportunity here for a lasting peace.
kéo dài, lâu dài
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affair (n)
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair.
mối quan hệ, sự việc
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two-sided (a)
có hai mặt
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constancy (n)
Never doubt the constancy of my love for you.
lòng chung thủy, trung thành
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constant (a)
không đổi
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changeable (a)
The weather is very changeable at this time of year.
hay thay đổi
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give and take
có qua có lại
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prophet (n)
Tran Dan is a famous prophet in Vietnam.
nhà tiên tri, người đoán trước
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preach (v)
Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.
thuyết giáo, thuyết pháp, giảng đạo
biện hộ, chủ trương ra, ra sức thuyết phục ai chấp nhận, ủng hộ
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counsel (n)
The police have provided experts to counsel local people affected by the tragedy.
lời khuyên
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exclusivity (n)
The club has been criticized for its exclusivity and elitism.
tính riêng biệt, phân biệt
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exclusive (a)
The hotel has exclusive access to the beach.
chỉ dành riêng cho, độc quyền, duy nhất
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mislead (v)
He deliberately misled us about the nature of their relationship.
lừa dối, đánh lạc hướng
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refer to
đề cập, nhắc đến ai như gì
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feminism (n)
She had a lifelong commitment to feminism.
chủ nghĩa nữ quyền
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feminist (n)
All her life she was an ardent feminist.
người ủng hộ, nữ quyền
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femininity (n)
Long hair was traditionally regarded as a sign of femininity.
những đặc điểm của phái nữ, nét nữ tính
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feminine (a)
That dress makes you look very feminine.
nữ tính
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smother (v)
The voices of the opposition were effectively smothered.
dập tắt
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remaining (a)
Today’s defeat has killed
any remaining hopes of them reaching the final.
còn sót lại, cuối cùng
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discrimination (n) | discriminate (v)
There should be no discrimination on the grounds of colour.
sự phân biệt đối xử
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right (n)
After the way you’ve been treated, you have every right to complain.
quyền
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obstacle (n)
Disabled people succeed in overcoming many obstacles in everyday life.
khó khăn, trở ngại
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principle (n)
The principle that education should be free to everyone.
nguyên tắc, quy tắc
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suffrage (n)
She was a strong advocate of women's suffrage.
quyền bầu cử
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suffragette (n)
phụ nữ đấu tranh đòi quyền bầu cử cho nữ giới
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title (n)
What is your name and job title ?
chức danh
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equator (n)
Indonesia lies on the equator.
đường xích đạo
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status (n)
Our organization
seeks to improve the social status of disabled people.
địa vị
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gap (n)
The Prime Minister was accused of widening the gap between rich and poor.
khoảng cách, cách biệt
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preferable (a)
He finds country life infinitely preferable to living in the city.
được ưa thích hơn
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resign (v) | resignation (n)
He resigned as manager after eight years.
từ chức
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access (v)
Businesses often provide their products at a discount in order to access a potential market.
tiếp cận
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level (n)
Increase your level of activity to burn more calories.
tần suất
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proportion (n)
The proportion of men to women in the
college has changed dramatically over the
years.
tỷ lệ, phần
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movement (n)
Mulligan became involved in a movement to develop a different style of jazz.
trường phái
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mobility (n)
The high cost of living acts as an obstacle to mobility of labour.
tính di động, lưu động
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operation (n)
Weather conditions were too bad to mount a rescue operation.
hoạt động
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concern (n)
Our primary concern is to give our clients practical care.
vấn đề to tát, quan trọng
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keenness (n)
I admire his enthusiasm and keenness to
experiment.
sự hứng thú, quan tâm
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objective (n)
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans.
mục tiêu, mục đích
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occasion (n)
Festivals were occasions for great celebration.
dịp, cơ hội
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opportunity (n)
The programme gives students the
opportunity to learn more about global
warming.
cơ hội, thời cơ
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prevent (v)
Nothing would prevent him speaking out
against injustice.
ngăn cản, ngăn chặn, ngăn ngừa
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obligation (n)
I don't have time to do his work for him, I have too many obligations as it is.
sự cam kết, trách nhiệm, nghĩa vụ
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sphere (n)
Women were beginning to take responsibility for things outside the domestic sphere.
lĩnh vực, phạm vi
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unjust (a)
They should repeal this unjust law.
bất công
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establish (v)
They should repeal this unjust law.
thành lập, thiết lập
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oppression (n)
They should repeal this unjust law.
sự áp bức, đàn áp
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intense (a)
There is intense competition for the top jobs.
gay gắt, dữ dội
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gentle (a)
The doctor recommended a little gentle
exercise.
nhẹ nhàng
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reject (v) | rejection (n)
It is almost certain that our offer will be
rejected.
không chấp thuận, loại bỏ, bác bỏ
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approve (v) | approval (n)
He seemed to approve of my choice.
đồng ý, chấp thuận
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notion (n)
A political system based on the notions of
equality and liberty
khái niệm
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indicate (v)
Her tone indicated that she didn’t believe a
word of my explanation.
chỉ ra, cho thấy
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regardless of
không kể đến, bất chấp
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bring about
gây ra, dẫn đến, làm cái gì xảy ra
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bring off = pull sth off
thành công, vượt qua
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bring in
kiếm tiền, đưa ra một đạo luật mới
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attract attention
thu hút sự chú ý
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devote to
cống hiến, tận tâm, dành nhiều thời gian làm gì
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tend to do sth
có khả năng, xu hướng làm gì
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homemaking (n)
việc xây dựng, vun đắp tổ ấm
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play a role in sth
đóng vai trò
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make up
hình thành, cấu tạo, bịa ra câu chuyện
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serve (v)
He’s serving a life sentence
for murder.
đi tù
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point out
chỉ ra
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involvement (n) | involve (v)
There is no evidence of his
direct involvement in the bombing.
sự liên quan, tham gia vào
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in terms of sth
xét về mặt, liên quan tới
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on behalf of sb | on sb's behalf
thay mặt, đại diện cho ai
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much/a lot/far less
ít hơn nhiều
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struggle (v/n)
Different factions in the movement are struggling for supremacy.
=> struggle for sth: đấu tranh cho/vì cái gì
Women struggling against oppression.
=> struggle against sth: đấu tranh chống lại cái gì
đấu tranh, chiến đấu
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illegal (a)
It’s illegal to buy cigarettes in Britain if you’re under 16.
bất hợp pháp
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pioneer (n) | pioneering (a)
A pioneer in the field of microsurgery.
người tiên phong
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for the sake of sb/sth | for sb's/sth's sake
vì lợi ích của ai/cái gì
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dispel (v)
His speech dispelled any fears about his
health.
xua tan, xóa bỏ
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childbearing (n)
She was just a girl, hardly of childbearing
age.
quá trình sinh đẻ
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alleged
Several alleged drug lords are to be put on trial.
được cho là, coi là
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childminding = babysitting (n)
She ran her childminding business from her home.
việc trông trẻ
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inventor (n)
He made a career as an inventor of quick-
selling gadgets.
người phát minh, người sáng lập
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merge (v)
The villages expanded and merged into one large town.
sáp nhập vào
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combine (v) | combination (n)
Small units, such as words, can be combined into larger units, such as clauses.
kết hợp
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integrate (v) | integration (n)
The policy is to integrate children with special needs into ordinary schools.
hợp thành, tích hợp, hòa nhập, hợp nhất
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autonomous (a)
The country now has 17 autonomous regions, each with a distinct culture.
tự quyết định, độc lập, tự trị
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attach (v)
Attach the coupon to the front of your letter.
gắn, nối vào
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intrinsically (adv)
Salary increase is intrinsically linked to
performance.
về bản chất, thực chất
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implementation (n) | implement (v)
The full implementation of the system will
take some time.
sự thi hành, thực thi
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autonomy (n)
New regulations have severely restricted the autonomy of doctors.
quyền tự quyết
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