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Section 1: Stepwells Flashcards

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(adv) aesthetically

/iːs’θetɪklɪ/

I would love to live in a well-designed, [aesthetically] pleasing, eco-friendly house.

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về mặt thẩm mỹ
=in a beautiful or artistic way

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artistry (n)

/’ɑːtɪstrɪ/

No American composer has topped the sheer [artistry], elegance, and wit of Cole Porter.

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tính nghệ thuật
=the special skills possessed by someone who has the ability to make art

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a wealth of (phrase)

/eɪ welθ ɒv/

Russia has [a wealth of] coal and timber.

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một lượng lớn
=a very large or vast amount of sth

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bygone (adj)

/’baɪgɒn/

The empty factories are relics of a [bygone] era.

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xa xưa
=happening or existing a long time ago

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depict (v) /dɪ’pɪkt/

Her paintings [depict] the lives of ordinary people in the last century.

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mô tả
=to represent or show something in a picture, story, movie, etc.; portray

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derelict (adj) /’derəlɪkt/

The theatre has been left to stand [derelict].

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bị bỏ hoang
=(of buildings or equipment) not cared for and in bad condition

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devastating (adj) /’devəsteɪtɪŋ/

Oil spills are having a [devastating] effect on coral reefs in the ocean.

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mạnh, dữ dội
=causing a lot of damage and destroying things

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disuse (n) /dɪs’juːs/

The old school fell into [disuse] after the scandals.

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bỏ hoang/không dùng đến
=the condition of not being used (any longer)

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divert (v) /daɪ’v3ːt/

The government decided to [divert] resources from roads into railways.

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đổi hướng phục vụ
=to use something for a different purpose

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dramatic (adj) /drə’mætɪk/

In a [dramatic] rescue, 10 crewmen were lifted to a helicopter just minutes before their ship sank.

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gây ấn tượng sâu sắc
=exciting and impressive

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elaborate (adj) /ɪ’læbəreɪt/

They had created [elaborate] computer programs to run the system.

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phức tạp
=containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
= complicated

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embellish (v) /ɪm’belɪʃ/

The ceiling was [embellished] with flowers and leaves.

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làm đẹp, trang trí
=to make something more beautiful by adding decoration to it

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fall into (phr v) /fɔːl ‘ɪntə/

Over the years the house had [fallen into] disrepair.

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rơi vào tình trạng
=to gradually get into a particular condition, especially to get into a bad condition as a result of not being taken care of

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far-flung (adj) /fɑː-‘flʌŋ/

She has travelled to the most [far-flung] corners of the world.

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xa xôi
=a long distance away

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fundamental (adj) /ˌfʌndə’mentl/

Hard work is [fundamental] to success.

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quan trọng, trọng yếu
=central; forming the necessary basis of something
= significant

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gaze in wonder (phrase) /geɪz ɪn ‘wʌndər/

They [gazed in wonder] at the mighty peaks.

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chiêm ngưỡng
=to look steadily at somebody/something for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of something else

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glory (n) /’glɔːrɪ/

The reunion is an opportunity for the soldiers to remember their past [glories].

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thời kỳ hưng thịnh
=great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous

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heyday (n) /’heɪdeɪ/

In their [heyday], the band sold as many records as all the other groups in the country put together.

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thời hoàng kim
=the most successful or popular period of someone or something

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ingenuity (n) /ˌɪndʒɪ’njuːɪtɪ/

We have to admire his [ingenuity] in redesigning the machinery.

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tài khéo léo
=the ability to invent things or solve problems in clever new ways

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marvel (n) /’mɑːvl/

The building is an architectural [marvel].

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kỳ quan
=a wonderful and surprising person or thing

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intricate (adj) /’ɪntrɪkət/

The building has [intricate] geometric designs on several of the walls.

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phức tạp
=having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way
=elaborate, complicate

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negotiate (v) /nɪ’gəʊʃɪeɪt/

The climbers had to [negotiate] a steep rock face.

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vượt qua
=to successfully get over or past a difficult part on a path or route

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ornate (adj) /ɔː’neɪt/

This ceiling is a little too [ornate] for my taste.

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trang trí công phu
=covered with a lot of decoration, especially when this involves very small or complicated designs

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overlook (v) /ˌəʊvə’lʊk/

Our hotel room [overlooked] the harbour.

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nhìn ra
=if a building, etc. overlooks a place, you can see that place from the building

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pristine (adj) /’prɪstiːn/

The car is in [pristine] condition.

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nguyên sơ, ban đầu
=new or almost new, and in very good condition

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relentless (adj) /rɪ’lentləs/

Built from stone and supported by pillars, they also included pavilions that sheltered visitors from the relentless heat.

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gay gắt
=continuing in a severe or extreme way

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renowned (adj) /rɪ’naʊnd/

The ancient city of Bundi, 200 kilometres south of Jaipur, is renowned for its architecture, including its stepwells.

A

nổi tiếng
=famous and respected

28
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restoration (n) /ˌrestə’reɪʃn/

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sự sửa chữa, sự tu bổ lại
=the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was
= reconstruct = repair

29
Q

spell (n) /spel/

In this current cold [spell], many old people are dying needlessly of hypothermia.

A

đợt (thời tiết)
=a short period of a particular type of weather

30
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undergo (v) /ˌʌndə’gəʊ/

However, some important sites in Gujarat have recently undergone major restoration, and the state government announced in June last year that it plans to restore the stepwells throughout the state.

A

trải qua
=to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change

31
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utilitarian (adj) /juːˌtɪlɪ’teərɪən/

However, the significance of this invention – the stepwell – goes beyond its utilitarian application.

A

thực tế, thiết thực
=designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive

32
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(adv) aesthetically

/iːs’θetɪklɪ/

I would love to live in a well-designed, [aesthetically] pleasing, eco-friendly house.

A

về mặt thẩm mỹ
=in a beautiful or artistic way

33
Q

artistry (n)

/’ɑːtɪstrɪ/

No American composer has topped the sheer [artistry], elegance, and wit of Cole Porter.

A

tính nghệ thuật
=the special skills possessed by someone who has the ability to make art

34
Q

a wealth of (phrase)

/eɪ welθ ɒv/

Russia has [a wealth of] coal and timber.

A

một lượng lớn
=a very large or vast amount of sth

35
Q

bygone (adj)

/’baɪgɒn/

The empty factories are relics of a [bygone] era.

A

xa xưa
=happening or existing a long time ago

36
Q

depict (v) /dɪ’pɪkt/

Her paintings [depict] the lives of ordinary people in the last century.

A

mô tả
=to represent or show something in a picture, story, movie, etc.; portray

37
Q

derelict (adj) /’derəlɪkt/

The theatre has been left to stand [derelict].

A

bị bỏ hoang
=(of buildings or equipment) not cared for and in bad condition

38
Q

devastating (adj) /’devəsteɪtɪŋ/

Oil spills are having a [devastating] effect on coral reefs in the ocean.

A

mạnh, dữ dội
=causing a lot of damage and destroying things

39
Q

disuse (n) /dɪs’juːs/

The old school fell into [disuse] after the scandals.

A

bỏ hoang/không dùng đến
=the condition of not being used (any longer)

40
Q

divert (v) /daɪ’v3ːt/

The government decided to [divert] resources from roads into railways.

A

đổi hướng phục vụ
=to use something for a different purpose

41
Q

dramatic (adj) /drə’mætɪk/

In a [dramatic] rescue, 10 crewmen were lifted to a helicopter just minutes before their ship sank.

A

gây ấn tượng sâu sắc
=exciting and impressive

42
Q

elaborate (adj) /ɪ’læbəreɪt/

They had created [elaborate] computer programs to run the system.

A

phức tạp
=containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
= complicated

43
Q

embellish (v) /ɪm’belɪʃ/

The ceiling was [embellished] with flowers and leaves.

A

làm đẹp, trang trí
=to make something more beautiful by adding decoration to it

44
Q

fall into (phr v) /fɔːl ‘ɪntə/

Over the years the house had [fallen into] disrepair.

A

rơi vào tình trạng
=to gradually get into a particular condition, especially to get into a bad condition as a result of not being taken care of

45
Q

far-flung (adj) /fɑː-‘flʌŋ/

She has travelled to the most [far-flung] corners of the world.

A

xa xôi
=a long distance away

46
Q

fundamental (adj) /ˌfʌndə’mentl/

Hard work is [fundamental] to success.

A

quan trọng, trọng yếu
=central; forming the necessary basis of something
= significant

47
Q

gaze in wonder (phrase) /geɪz ɪn ‘wʌndər/

They [gazed in wonder] at the mighty peaks.

A

chiêm ngưỡng
=to look steadily at somebody/something for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of something else

48
Q

glory (n) /’glɔːrɪ/

The reunion is an opportunity for the soldiers to remember their past [glories].

A

thời kỳ hưng thịnh
=great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous

49
Q

heyday (n) /’heɪdeɪ/

In their [heyday], the band sold as many records as all the other groups in the country put together.

A

thời hoàng kim
=the most successful or popular period of someone or something

50
Q

ingenuity (n) /ˌɪndʒɪ’njuːɪtɪ/

We have to admire his [ingenuity] in redesigning the machinery.

A

tài khéo léo
=the ability to invent things or solve problems in clever new ways

51
Q

marvel (n) /’mɑːvl/

The building is an architectural [marvel].

A

kỳ quan
=a wonderful and surprising person or thing

52
Q

intricate (adj) /’ɪntrɪkət/

The building has [intricate] geometric designs on several of the walls.

A

phức tạp
=having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way
=elaborate, complicate

53
Q

negotiate (v) /nɪ’gəʊʃɪeɪt/

The climbers had to [negotiate] a steep rock face.

A

vượt qua
=to successfully get over or past a difficult part on a path or route

54
Q

ornate (adj) /ɔː’neɪt/

This ceiling is a little too [ornate] for my taste.

A

trang trí công phu
=covered with a lot of decoration, especially when this involves very small or complicated designs

55
Q

overlook (v) /ˌəʊvə’lʊk/

Our hotel room [overlooked] the harbour.

A

nhìn ra
=if a building, etc. overlooks a place, you can see that place from the building

56
Q

pristine (adj) /’prɪstiːn/

The car is in [pristine] condition.

A

nguyên sơ, ban đầu
=new or almost new, and in very good condition

57
Q

relentless (adj) /rɪ’lentləs/

Built from stone and supported by pillars, they also included pavilions that sheltered visitors from the relentless heat.

A

gay gắt
=continuing in a severe or extreme way

58
Q

renowned (adj) /rɪ’naʊnd/

The ancient city of Bundi, 200 kilometres south of Jaipur, is renowned for its architecture, including its stepwells.

A

nổi tiếng
=famous and respected

59
Q

restoration (n) /ˌrestə’reɪʃn/

A

sự sửa chữa, sự tu bổ lại
=the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was
= reconstruct = repair

60
Q

spell (n) /spel/

In this current cold [spell], many old people are dying needlessly of hypothermia.

A

đợt (thời tiết)
=a short period of a particular type of weather

61
Q

undergo (v) /ˌʌndə’gəʊ/

However, some important sites in Gujarat have recently undergone major restoration, and the state government announced in June last year that it plans to restore the stepwells throughout the state.

A

trải qua
=to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change

62
Q

utilitarian (adj) /juːˌtɪlɪ’teərɪən/

However, the significance of this invention – the stepwell – goes beyond its utilitarian application.

A

thực tế, thiết thực
=designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive

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