TC-L Test 1-5 2023 Flashcards
ex: A woman is “c_____ some stairs”.
climb (v)
/klaɪm/
to run slowly and steadily for a long time, especially for exercise
ex: She prefers to j_____ in the evening when it’s cooler.
jog (v)
/dʒɒɡ/
~ prepare (v)
ex: She will “____ up” a meeting with the client for tomorrow.
set up (v)
ex: A hat is “l____ on the sand”.
lie (v)
/laɪ/
> lie - lying
ex: She’s “reaching ___ ” an item from a display case.
reach for
> tiếp cận tới
> vươn tới
ex: The woman is “putting ____” a jacket.
put on
> < wear
ex: He “folded ____ ” the letter and put it in his pocket.
fold up
hiên nhà
ex: She stood in the p____ and rang the doorbell.
porch (n)
/pɔːtʃ/
to put things one on top of another
ex: The clothes were p____ high on the chair.
pile (v)
/paɪl/
> chồng chất
ex: I will “leave ____ ” Paris tomorrow.
leave for sw: đi tới chỗ nào đó
> < leave sw: rời khỏi chỗ nào đó
lối đi
ex: The bride walked down the a___ with her father.
aisle (n)
/aɪl/
> an aisle seat
hold - _____ - ______
hold-held-held
a number representing a particular amount
ex: The f_____ on the chart shows a steady increase in sales.
figure (n)
/ˈfɪɡə(r)/
> sales figures: số liệu buôn bán
ex: I’m feeling sick, can you “c___ my shift” tonight?
cover my shift
ex: Sarah decided to “take a day ___ ” to spend time with her family.
take a day off
~ to-do-list
ex: Sarah’s a____ for the day is packed with client meetings and project deadlines.
agenda (n)
/əˈdʒendə/
ex: Can you “____ a look at” my essay and give me some feedback?
take a look (at)
ex: They started as friends, but they “ended ___” falling in love.
end up + V-ing
~ a few
ex: I only need “a c____ of” minutes to finish this task.
a couple of
ex: She submitted her assignment “just in t____” before the deadline.
just in time
~ efficient (adj)
/ɪˈfɪʃnt/
ex: Planning ahead can make your day more p____.
productive (adj)
/prəˈdʌktɪv/
ex: We need more “s____ space” for our clothes.
storage (n)
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
> storage space
the land next to or near to the sea or ocean
ex: We took a walk along the beautiful c____.
coast (n)
/kəʊst/
ex: Let’s “____ the meeting short”, we have a lot to do.
keep sth short
ex: Can I “u_____ my seat” to business class?
upgrade my seat (to st)
ex: I need to “_____ a ticket change” for my flight tomorrow.
make a ticket change
> < available (adj)
unavailable (adj)
not working
ex: Our system seems to be d____.
down (system)
~ absolutely (adv)
/ˈæbsəluːtli/
ex: I will d_____ be attending the meeting tomorrow.
definitely (adv)
/ˈdefɪnətli/
một cách đáng kể
ex: Profits have increased s______ over the past few years.
significantly (adv)
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
~ sometimes
ex: “_____ in a while”, I like to treat myself to a fancy dinner.
once in a while
~ stock (n)
hàng tồn kho
ex: Before ordering more supplies, let’s check the i____ to see what we already have in stock.
inventory (n)
/ˈɪnvəntri/
> an inventory process: quá trình kiểm kê
need a long time
ex: Learning a new skill “takes ____”.
take time
ex: She needs to “____ a decision” about which college to attend.
make a decision (about st)
~ many, a lot of
ex: There’s “p_____ of” food at the party.
plenty of
ex: The meeting “is s_____ to” start at 9 AM.
be supposed to
~ I think
ex: “I s_____” to call my mom tonight.
I suppose to
an official visit to a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable
ex: Regular i_____ help ensure safety standards are met in the workplace.
inspection(s) (n)
/ɪnˈspekʃn/
~ unluckily (adv)
unfortunately (adv)
~ request (n)
/rɪˈkwest/
ex: Please direct all i____ to our customer service department.
inquiry (n)
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
> inquiries
> direct inquiries to sw
confusion (n)
/kənˈfjuːʒn/
> wf
Word form:
> confusion (n)
> confuse (v)
> confused / confusing (adj)
~ inaccurately, wrongly (adv)
ex: The address was written in____ on the package.
incorrectly (adv)
/ˌɪnkəˈrektli/
ex: Her poor performance was due to “a l____ of” preparation. (noun)
ex: She l____ confidence in public speaking. (verb)
lack of sth (n)
> lack sth (v)
the fact of being discussed or mentioned on television, in newspapers, etc.
~ publicity (n)
/pʌbˈlɪsəti/
ex: Her new movie has had a lot of e____ in the media.
exposure (n)
/ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/
ex: The stadium “has a c____ of” 50,000 spectators.
capacity (n)
/kəˈpæsəti/
> trọng tải, khả năng, sức chứa
> have a capacity of …..
> at full capacity: hết mức có thể…
~ launch
ex: The company will r_____ a new product next month.
release (v,n)
/rɪˈliːs/
> a product launch
a person who sells things, for example food or newspapers, usually outside on the street
ex: The fruit v____ sold me some delicious apples.
vendor (n)
/ˈvendə(r)/
negotiate (v)
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
> wf
Word form:
> negotiate (v)
> negotiation (n)
> negotiable (adj): có thể thương lượng
~ agreement
ex: We need the committee’s a____ before proceeding with the project.
approval (n)
/əˈpruːvl/
~ influence
ex: Bad weather may “a____ our timeline” for the outdoor event.
affect our timeline
ex: Can you “____ care of” the kids for a few hours?
take care of
ex: Don’t forget to “____ over” your notes before the exam tomorrow.
look over: nhìn sơ qua
> < traditional, typical
ex: Their wedding was u_____, held in a forest with no guests.
unconventional (adj)
/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
~ candidate (n)
/ˈkændɪdət/
ex: The a____ submitted a comprehensive resume outlining their relevant experience.
applicant (n)
/ˈæplɪkənt/
a belief or feeling that something is true or that something will happen, although there is no proof
nhận định, suy đoán
ex: Making a____ without evidence can lead to misunderstandings.
assumption (n)
/əˈsʌmpʃn/
> making assumptions
~ change, fix (v)
ex: The brakes need to be a____.
adjust (v)
/əˈdʒʌst/
~ easy (adj)
ex: Let’s keep it s____ and not complicate things.
straightforward (adj)
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/
ex: Call technology support if you “run ____ any issues”.
run into any issues: gặp phải, chạm phải
ex: I’m going to “switch ____” tea instead of coffee for a change.
switch to sth (v): đổi
~ keep (v)
ex: Regular exercise helps r____ muscle strength.
retain (v)
/rɪˈteɪn/
~ disrupt
ex: The loud noise i______ my concentration.
interrupt (v)
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
ex: She accidentally o____ their private conversation.
overhear (v): nghe thoáng qua
/ˌəʊvəˈhɪə(r)/
> accidentally overhear
phone several people
ex: I’ll “call ____” to see if any of the stores have it in stock.
call around
allergic (adj)
/əˈlɜːdʒɪk/
> wf
Word form:
> allergic (adj)
> allergy (n)
/ˈælədʒi/
not joined to something else
ex: He has s____ accounts for personal and business expenses.
separate (adj)
/ˈseprət/
> separate (v)
/ˈsepəreɪt/
~ pollution (n)
/pəˈluːʃn/
ex: The river suffered c____ from industrial waste.
contamination (n)
/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/
merger (n)
/ˈmɜːdʒə(r)/
> wf
Word form:
> merger (n)
> merge (v)
~ move
ex: The company decided to r_____ its headquarter to a different city.
relocate (v): di dời
/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/
> relocate st to st
ex: We need to improve our “profit m_____” to stay competitive.
profit margin: tỷ suất lợi nhuận
margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/
migrate (v)
/maɪˈɡreɪt/
migrate (v): di cư ra chỗ khác (không biết vào hay ra)
> < immigrate (v): nhập cư
/ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/
> < emigrate (v): di cư ra nước ngoài
/ˈemɪɡreɪt/
~ pleasant (adj)
ex: The weather forecast predicts f_____ conditions for our picnic.
favorable (adj)
/ˈfeɪvərəbl/
ex: I f_____ vegetables to keep them fresh.
ex: The company decided to f_____ hiring until next quarter.
freeze (v)
/friːz/
ex: Can you “p____ an order” for flowers for the event?
place an order
~ look like
ex: The twins r_____ each other closely.
resemble (v)
/rɪˈzembl/
ghế ngả
ex: The dentist’s chair had a “r____ seat” for patient comfort.
reclining seat
a period of time
ex: We’re living in the e____ of technology and innovation.
era (n): kỷ nguyên
/ˈɪərə/ /ˈerə/
~ task
ex: She completed her a_____ ahead of schedule.
assignment (n)
/əˈsaɪnmənt/
a plane, bus or train that travels regularly between two places
ex: The s____ bus takes us from the hotel to the airport.
shuttle (n)
/ˈʃʌtl/
> shuttle bus
> < belief (n)
ex: In d____ , she whispered, “Is this real?”
disbelief (n)
swimming suit (n)
swimwear (n)
the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
ex: The desert is the h____ of the camel.
habitat (n)
/ˈhæbɪtæt/
preserve
>< reserve
>< conserve
preserve (v): hư rồi giữ cho không hư tiếp -> food, building
reserve (v): không đụng tới -> restaurant, nature
conserve (v): vẫn sử dụng được nhưng không quá mức -> energy, water, nature
that can be filled again after being empty
ex: This water bottle is r_____ , so you can use it again and again.
refillable (adj)
/ˌriːˈfɪləbl/
ex: Remember to drink water regularly to “stay h____ ”.
stay hydrated: giữ không để mất nước
/haɪˈdreɪt/, /ˈhaɪdreɪt/
đa dạng sinh học
Protecting coral reefs is crucial for preserving marine “b______”.
biodiversity (n)
/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/
a small simple building, usually built of wood or metal, used for keeping things in
~ warehouse
ex: We found some old bicycles in the s____.
shed (n): nhà kho
/ʃed/
customer
ex: Our “target a_____” for this product is young adults aged 18-25.
target audience
~ refund policy
ex: If you’re not satisfied, we offer “a money-____ guarantee”.
money-back guarantee
ex: She was a____ a certificate for her outstanding performance.
be awarded
ex: We should “invest ____” better equipment for the business.
invest in sth
~ massive (adj)
ex: The company “made a s_____ profit” this quarter.
substantial (adj)
> made a substantial profit
~ famous (adj)
ex: Einstein was a n____ physicist.
notable (adj)
~ impossible (adj)
ex: The project “is u____ to” be completed before the deadline.
be unlikely to
ex: “On b____ of” my family, I want to thank you for your kindness.
on behalf of
ex: The “m_____ facility” produces thousands of cars every month.
manufacturing facility
training or information that you are given before starting a new job, course, etc.
ex: The “o_____ session” helped new employees learn about company policies.
orientation (n)
/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn/
> orientation session / program / course
~ choose (v)
ex: Sarah decided to “go _____” the red dress.
go with
~ debate, discuss (v)
ex: The siblings often “have d___ over” sharing toys.
dispute (v)
/dɪˈspjuːt/
> dispute (n)
/dɪˈspjuːt/, /ˈdɪspjuːt/
> have disputes over st
~ guarantee
ex: The laptop came with a one-year w_____.
warranty (n)
/ˈwɒrənti/
to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity
ex: Please p____ in the charger.
plug (v)
> < unplug
a vehicle with two or four wheels that is used for carrying loads
ex: We used a c____ to transport our luggage at the airport.
cart (n): xe đẩy
/kɑːt/
ex: The dog likes to d___ holes in the backyard when it’s bored.
dig (v)
/dɪɡ/
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights
ex: She enjoys w_____ to build muscle.
weightlifting (n)
/ˈweɪtlɪftɪŋ/
the top inside surface of a room
ex: The spider is crawling on the c____ .
ceiling (n)
/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
to support something by leaning it against something, or by putting something else under, next to, or behind it
ex: A door has been p____ open with a statue.
prop (v)
/prɒp/
ex: I licked the “ice cream c____” on a hot summer day.
cone (n): chóp hình nón
/kəʊn/
bụi cây
ex: We planted a row of flowering b____ along the fence.
bush (n)
/bʊʃ/
ex: She “is responsible ____” managing the project.
be responsible for
~ buy
ex: Please ensure that you p____ your ticket in advance.
purchase (v)
/ˈpɜːtʃəs/
ex: Don’t forget to r____ your passport before it expires.
renew (v)
/rɪˈnjuː/
> renewal (n)
ex: Don’t forget to renew your passport before it e____.
expire (v)
/ɪkˈspaɪə(r)/
a move to a more important job or rank
ex: She received a p_____ for her outstanding performance at work.
promotion (n): việc thăng chức
~ consultant (n)
ex: Our c________ advised us on financial planning.
counselor (n)
/ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/
~ honest, sincere (adj)
ex: Sarah is always on time; she’s very r________.
reliable (adj)
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
to put something into a box, bag, etc. to be sold or transported
ex: He p_________ the sandwiches for the picnic.
package (v)
~ leisure activities (escape from corporation work)
ex: We decided to r______ to the mountains for a weekend getaway.
retreat (n)
/rɪˈtriːt/
~ nearby (adj)
ex: The grocery store is “close ____”, just a five-minute walk away.
be close by (adj)
ex: We played a quick game as an “i_____ activity” before diving into the lesson.
introductory activity
~ accommodation (n)
ex: Our family picnic took place on the spacious “r______ site” by the lake.
residential site (n)
> < be in delay
ex: Please ensure all tasks “are on s_____” for the upcoming deadline.
be on schedule
ex: I’ll “hand ____” this project to the marketing team for the next phase.
hand sth off to another team
ex: After sending the email, be sure to “follow ____” with a phone call.
follow up
~ drug
ex: His doctor prescribed a new m____ for his allergies.
medication (n): thuốc
/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/
~ chemist’s
ex: I need to buy some cough medicine from the p_____.
pharmacy (n)
/ˈfɑːməsi/
ex: The doctor wrote a p_____for my sore throat.
prescription (n): đơn thuốc
/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/
> write a prescription for st
~ limit
ex: The age r_____ for the movie is 18 and above.
restriction (n)
/rɪˈstrɪkʃn/
> budget restriction: giới hạn ngân sách
> restrict (v) ~ limit (v)
~ affordable
ex: The price seems r_____ for the quality of the product.
reasonable (adj)
/ˈriːznəbl/
~ alter, adjust (v)
ex: The chef m_____ the recipe to make it healthier.
modify (v)
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
ex: They thought the movie would be boring, but it “turned ____” to be really entertaining.
turn out: hóa ra là
~ postpone, delay (v)
ex: The company decided to “push ____ ” the launch of their new product until next quarter.
push back (v)
updates
ex: Every morning, the teacher gives us a “daily b_____” on the day’s schedule.
daily briefings
~ HR
ex: Our “p_____ department” handles employee benefits.
personnel (adj): nhân sự
/ˌpɜːsəˈnel/
> personnel shortage ~ labor shortage
~ measure sth (v)
ex: Please “take some m_____” of the room before we buy furniture.
take some measurements (of st)
nominee (n)
/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/
> wf
Word form:
> nominee: người được đề cử
> nominate (v): đề cử
> nomination (n): việc đề cử
~ extraordinary, exceptional
ex: She has an o_____ talent for playing the piano.
outstanding (adj)
/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
~ a detailed note
ex: I need a b_____ of the steps involved in the process.
a breakdown
~ usually (adv)
ex: She t_____ wakes up early to exercise.
ex: Fridays are t_____busy at the office.
typically (adv)
/ˈtɪpɪkli/
cây hoa màu
ex: Farmers grow various c_____ like wheat and corn.
crops (n)
/krɒp/
~ assessment
ex: She received a positive “performance e_____” for her hard work.
performance evaluation
~ evaluation, assessment (n)
ex: The boss conducted an a_____ of my performance last month.
appraisal (n)
/əˈpreɪzl/
sign up for (v)
ex: They want to “e_____ in” a yoga course.
enroll in (v)
goods that are transported by ships, planes, trains or lorries; the system of transporting goods in this way
ex: Heavy machinery was loaded onto the f____ truck.
freight (n): hàng hóa
/freɪt/
> the freight elevator
~ substitute
ex: I need you to “s____ in for” Sarah while she’s on vacation.
step in for sb
the first public performance of a film or play
ex: The p____ of a new movie was attended by many celebrities.
premiere (n): buổi chiếu đầu tiên
/prɪˈmɪr/
~ be pleased
ex: We’re “in for a t____ ” tonight; the movie is supposed to be amazing.
be in for a treat
a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
ex: The c____’s opinion can greatly impact the success of a play.
critic (n): nhà phê bình
/ˈkrɪtɪk/
ex: They “were disappointed _____” the service at the restaurant; it was slow and unfriendly.
be disappointed with sb/sth
(of a battery) that can be filled again with electrical power
ex: This electric toothbrush is r_____, so you don’t need to replace batteries.
rechargeable (adj)
/ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒəbl/
ex: He t_____ to call the police if the noise continued.
threaten (v)
/ˈθretn/
to go, rise, improve, etc. faster than somebody/something
ex: The cheetah’s speed can o____ any other land animal.
outpace (v): vượt trội
/ˌaʊtˈpeɪs/
very great
ex: The new product launch was “a r_____ success”, selling out within hours.
a resounding success: một thành công vang dội
ex: Investing in education now will “p____ off” later in your career.
pay off: nợ một lúc xong nhận lại -> bù đắp
cúi xuống
ex: The yoga instructor asked us to “b____ over” and touch our toes.
bend over
~ pile (v)
/paɪl/
ex: The pancakes were s____ high on the plate.
stack (v): chồng chất
/stæk/
bãi cỏ
ex: Let’s have a picnic on the l____.
lawn (n)
/lɔːn/
khăn trải bàn
ex: Please spread the t_____ before setting the dishes.
tablecloth (n):
/ˈteɪblklɒθ/
a flat hard area outside, and usually behind, a house where people can sit
ex: We’re having a barbecue on the p_____ this weekend.
patio (n): sân trống ở trong nhà
/ˈpætiəʊ/
ex: His “familiarity _____” the local area made him the perfect tour guide.
familiarity with sth (n)
> familiar with (adj)
~ be related to
ex: Can you please provide examples that are “r_____ to” the topic we’re studying?
be relevant to sth (adj)
given to
ex: The homework “was a____ to” the students yesterday.
be assigned to
ex: Could you “stop ____” the store on your way home?
stop by (v): ghé qua
~ spend less
ex: We need to “reduce our _____” on dining out to save money.
reduce our spending (on st)
cổ tay
ex: She wore a bracelet on her w____.
wrist (n)
/rɪst/
ex: She received medical t_____ for her injury.
treatment (n)
/ˈtriːtmənt/
> receive medical treatment
có hiệu lực
ex: The contract terms will “go _____ effect” upon signing.
go into effect
~ ready for
ex: We “are ____ for” the meeting tomorrow.
be set for
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
ex: Her laugh is quite d______; you can always recognize it in a crowd.
distinctive (adj)
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
công thức
ex: He used a special f_____ to solve the math problem.
formula (n)
/ˈfɔːmjələ/
that cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease or illness
ex: Vaccines help make people i____ to certain diseases.
immune to sth (adj): miễn dịch
/ɪˈmjuːn/
> immune system: hệ miễn dịch
the animals kept on a farm, for example, cows or sheep
ex: Farmers raise l_____ such as cows and sheep.
livestock (n)
/ˈlaɪvstɒk/
cattle >< poultry
cattle (n): gia súc
/ˈkætl/
> poultry (n) : gia cầm
/ˈpəʊltri/
ex: We offer customizable options to “suit your n_____”.
suit one’s need(s)
nổ, bùng phát
ex: The balloon b_____ when I accidentally sat on it.
burst (v)
/bɜːst/
vinh dự
ex: They will “be h____ to” have you as their guest.
be honored to
giải đấu
ex: She won first place in the tennis t________.
tournament (n)
/ˈtʊənəmənt/
~ popular, famous (adj)
ex: Mozart is “r____ for” his timeless classical music.
renowned for (adj)
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
ex: I a_____ her talent for playing the piano.
admire (v)
/ədˈmaɪə(r)/
reception (n)
/rɪˈsepʃn/
> wf
Word form:
> reception (n): quầy lễ tân
> receptionist (n): nhân viên lễ tân
all the time; repeatedly
ex: She’s c_____ checking her phone for messages.
constantly (adv)
/ˈkɒnstəntli/
~ continually
ex: Their relationship started to “fall a____” after they stopped communicating.
fall apart (v)
likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker
ex: The table is made of d_____ wood that will last for years.
durable (adj)
/ˈdjʊərəbl/
> < terrible (adj)
ex: We had a t_____ time at the beach yesterday; the weather was perfect.
terrific (adj)
/təˈrɪfɪk/
a small amount of water or other liquid, especially rain, that has collected in one place on the ground
ex: After the rain, a p____ formed on the sidewalk.
puddle (n)
/ˈpʌdl/
~ sidewalk (n)
ex: Please stay on the p_____ while walking.
pavement (n)
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
a tool that is used in the house
ex: She grabbed a u____ to stir the soup.
utensil (n)
/juːˈtensl/
~ outlet, wall socket (n)
ex: Plug the lamp into the “electrical o_____”
electrical outlet (n)
giá đỡ
ex: I looked through a r____ of clothes at the back of the shop.
rack (n)
/ræk/
co rúm, nép mình
ex: He had to c_____ down to fit through the small doorway.
crouch (v)
/kraʊtʃ/
ex: The restaurant “is highly r_____ for” its special cuisine.
be highly regarded: được đánh giá cao
ex: They offered him some extra “time ____” as a reward for his hard work on the project.
time off
~ submit, hand in
ex: Don’t forget to “____ in” your homework by tomorrow.
turn sth in
cái chất gì đó có công dụng đặc biệt
ex: cleaning a____
agent (n)
/ˈeɪdʒənt/
gạch ốp
ex: The kitchen floor is covered in ceramic t____.
(re)tile (v): ốp gạch lại
-> tile (n): gạch để ốp
cào
ex: The cat s_____ the sofa, leaving marks on the fabric.
scratch (v): cào
/skrætʃ/
> scratch (n): vết xước
~ get rid of, remove (v)
ex: We need to “d_____ of” the old furniture before moving.
dispose of
/dɪˈspəʊz/
in a way that is correct and/or appropriate
ex: Make sure the letter is p_____ addressed.
properly (adv)
/ˈprɒpəli/
ex: This discount “applies ____” all purchases over $50.
apply to sth
~ revise (v)
ex: Before submitting your report, make sure to p_____ it carefully.
proofread (v)
/ˈpruːfriːd/
architect (n)
/ˈɑːkɪtekt/
> wf
Word form:
> architect (n): kiến trúc sư
> architecture (n): kiến trúc ~ structure (n)
> architectural (adj)
> architectural plan: kế hoạch xây dựng
biên giới, lãnh thổ
ex: This is my t____, so please respect my space.
territory (n)
/ˈterətri/
~ statue (n)
s____
sculpture (n)
/ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/
~ over the period of + time
ex: over the c_____ of the year
over the course of + time
~ the window of time
~ stand out (v)
ex: I love the way the colors just “p_____ out”
pop out (v)
giảm bớt việc
ex: I’m overwhelmed with work, so I asked my colleague to “take a few things off my p____”.
take sth off one’s plate
~ make a plan/design/develop
ex: The lawyer will “d____ up a contract” for the business deal.
draw up (the contract)
đồ gốm, nghề làm gốm
ex: He decorated his home with handmade p_____ from local artisans.
pottery (n)
/ˈpɒtəri/
cái xô
b____
bucket (n)
/ˈbʌkɪt/
lớp sơn bóng
ex: After painting, the artist added a protective g____ to the canvas.
glaze (n)
/ɡleɪz/
> < unload (v): dỡ hàng
ex: Please l____ the dishwasher with dirty dishes.
load (v): chất hàng
/ləʊd/
register for (v)
/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/
> wf
Word form:
> register for (v): đăng ký
> registrant (n): người đăng ký
> registration (n): việc đăng ký
~ give an introduction of, main idea of
ex: Can you give an o_____ of the project?
give an overview of sth
~ ancient (adj)
ex: He collects a_____ coins from different eras.
antique (adj)
/ænˈtiːk/
to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
làm tăng lên, tăng vọt
ex: The company plans to a____ its growth this year.
accelerate (v)
/əkˈseləreɪt/
~ modification, change (n)
ex: After the “t_____-up”, my car runs much smoother.
tune-up (n)
~ get, obtain, gain
ex: He hopes to a____ more knowledge through reading.
acquire (v)
/əˈkwaɪə(r)/
~ need
ex: These pets r_____ a lot of care and attention.
require (v)
/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/
~ signature (n)
ex: He signed his a____ for the little girl.
autograph (n)
/ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/
ex: I’m “____ duty” at the hospital until 8 AM.
be on duty
appetite (n)
/ˈæpɪtaɪt/
> wf
Word form:
> appetite (n): sự thèm ăn
> appetizing (adj): ngon miệng
> < unappetizing
moist (adj)
/mɔɪst/
> wf
Word form:
> moist (adj): ẩm ướt
> moisture (n): độ ẩm
/ˈmɔɪstʃə(r)/
> moisturize (v): cấp ẩm
/ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/
> moisturizer (n): chất cấp ẩm
có vị mặn
ex: I prefer s_____ snacks like cheese and crackers over sweet treats.
savory (adj)
/ˈseɪvəri/
~ wonderful (adj)
ex: She gave a s____ performance on stage.
superb (adj)
/suːˈpɜːb/
ex: Our company “specializes _____” organic skincare products.
specialize in sth / doing sth
~ car (n)
ex: The a______ industry is evolving rapidly.
automobile (n)
/ˈɔːtəməbiːl/
toi uu hoa
ex: Let’s o_____ our production process to reduce costs
optimize (v)
optimization (n)
~ put (v)
ex: l____ the book on the table, please.
lay - laid - laid
quét nhà
ex: She used a broom to s____ the floor.
sweep (v)
/swiːp/
> sweep - swept - swept
~ acceptance
ex: I thought a_____ was free. (-> dùng cho ra vào cửa)
admission (n)
/ədˈmɪʃn/
~ be reluctant to (adj)
/rɪˈlʌktənt/
ex: He “is h_____ to” try new foods.
be hesitant to do sth (adj)
~ hesitate to do sth (v)
~ make sth clear, confirm (v)
ex: Let me c____ the main points of the presentation.
clarify (v)
/ˈklærəfaɪ/
permit (v)
/pəˈmɪt/
> wf
Word form:
> permit (v)
> permit (n): giấy phép
/ˈpɜːmɪt/
> permission (n): sự cho phép
~ follow the process
ex: Can you help me “keep t____ of” my expenses this month?
keep track of
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another
ex: The t_____ from summer to autumn brings cooler weather.
transition (n)
/trænˈzɪʃn/
> < transformer
> < transaction
~ focus on sth
ex: Try to c_____ on one task at a time.
ex: I can’t c_____ with all this noise.
concentrate on sth (v)
having a fault or faults; not perfect or complete
~ faulty
ex: Some games are completely d_____.
defective (adj): bị lỗi
> defect (n,v): khiếm khuyết
> < detective (n): thám tử
> < protective (n)
~ hard (adj)
ex: The t____ part of the recipe is getting the timing just right.
tricky (adj)
/ˈtrɪki/
~ examine (v)
ex: We need to “look ____ ” the potential causes of the problem.
look into
ex: She “was willing ____” help me with my homework.
be willing to
~ agreement (n)
ex: We need to find a c_____ that satisfies everyone involved.
compromise (n,v)
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
> come to a compromise
sinh động, sáng chói
ex: The city’s nightlife is v_____ and exciting.
vibrant (adj)
/ˈvaɪbrənt/
the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, etc.
thiên văn học
a_____
astronomy (n)
/əˈstrɒnəmi/
mưa sao băng
m____ shower
meteor shower
/ˈmiːtiə(r)/
~ empty (adj)
ex: The apartment upstairs is v____ ; no one has lived there for months.
vacant (adj)
/ˈveɪkənt/
> vacancy (n)
ex: After moving to a new city, it took me a few weeks to “s_____ into” my new apartment.
settle into
