Spartacus 1 Flashcards
1
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abandon (v)
/əˈbændən/
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- to leave somebody, especially somebody you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
- People often simply abandon their pets when they go abroad.
- ‘We have been abandoned to our fate,’ said one resident. - to leave a thing or place, especially because it is impossible or dangerous to stay
- Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
2
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abortion (v)
/əˈbɔːʃn/
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- the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- a woman’s right to abortion
=> Phá thai
3
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deliberate (adj)
/dɪˈlɪbərət/
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- done on purpose rather than by accident (adj)
- a deliberate lie/deception - to consider something very carefully, usually before making a decision (v)
- The jurors are now deliberating the fate of the accused.
SYNONYM: intentional, planned
4
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coil (v) (n)
/kɔɪl/
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to wind into a series of circles; to make something do this => vòng, cuộn
- The snake coiled up, ready to strike.
- Her hair was coiled on top of her head.
5
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territory (n)
/ˈterətɔːri/
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- land that is under the control of a particular country or political leader => Đất đai, lãnh thổ, vùng miền
- enemy/disputed/foreign territory
- Each of these gangs has its own territory.
6
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desertion (n)
/dɪˈzɜːrʃn/
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sự đào ngũ, ruồng bỏ, bỏ đi
- The army was badly affected by desertions.
- She felt betrayed by her husband’s desertion.
7
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harsh (adj)
/hɑːʃ/
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- cruel, severe and unkind: tàn nhẫn, khiêm khắc, không tử tế
- The punishment was harsh and unfair.
- The minister received some harsh criticism. - (of weather or living conditions) very difficult and unpleasant to live in
- a harsh winter/wind/climate
- harsh colours
- ‘Stop it!’ she said in a harsh voice.
- Ordinary soap can be too harsh for delicate skin.
8
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seize (v)
/siːz/
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- to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force (syn: grab)
- He seized her by the arm - seize something (from somebody) to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently
- They seized the airport in a surprise attack. - seize somebody to arrest or capture somebody
- Terrorists have seized five hostages. (Những kẻ khủng bố đã bắt giữ 5 con tin.)
9
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hijacking (n)
/ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/
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- the use of violence or threats to take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to force it to travel to a different place or to demand something from a government
- There have been a series of hijackings recently in the area.
10
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wagon (n)
/ˈwæɡən/
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xe ngựa, xe bò, toa xe lửa,…
- The statue was transported on a railway wagon.
11
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refuge (n)
/ˈrefjuːdʒ/
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- shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc. (nơi ẩn náu)
- The region was a place of refuge for outlaws and bandits.
- During the great fire of 1871 the church served as a refuge for the homeless.
12
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starve (v)
/stɑːv/
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- The animals were left to starve to death.
- The new job doesn’t pay as much but we won’t starve!
13
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ambush (v)
/ˈæmbʊʃ/
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- ambush somebody/something to make a surprise attack on somebody/something from a hidden position (phục kích, mai phục)
- She was ambushed by reporters.
- The guerrillas (quân du kích) ambushed them near the bridge.
14
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distribute (v)
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
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- to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
- The newspaper is distributed free.
- Viruses are often distributed via email. - distribute something (+ adv./prep.) to send goods to shops and businesses so that they can be sold
- Who distributes our products in the UK?
=> phân phối, phân bổ, rắc, rải, sắp xếp, phân loại,…
15
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endure (v)
/ɪnˈdʊr/
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- to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up (syn: bear)
- She could not endure the thought of parting.
- They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial. - to continue to exist for a long time
- The torn flag has endured as a symbol of freedom.
(Lá cờ rách đã trường tồn như một biểu tượng của tự do.)
