Travel Flashcards
The hotel offers a wide range of “amenities” such as a gym, pool and free Wi-fi.
/əˈmiːnəti/
Tiện nghi => những thứ được thiết kế để tạo sự thoải mái cho khách hàng phục vụ cho mục đích giải trí.
Facility: địa điểm hay thiết bị được lắp đặt để đáp ứng nhu cầu cụ thể, không vì mục đích giải trí.
Arrival
Arrival card
Arrival Notice
Arrival list
Sự đến nơi.
Thẻ khai nhập cảnh.
Giấy báo hàng đến.
Danh sách khách đến.
Biên giới
Border: đừng ranh giới (thường là tự nhiên).
Boundary: đường ranh giới hành chính.
Frontier: giữa 2 nước hệ thống chính trị khác nhau, canh phòng nghiêm ngặt.
As a “bus conductor”, it’s his job to ensure everyone has paid their fare.
a person whose job is to collect money from passengers on a bus or train or check their tickets
Nhân viên soát vé
The construction “crew” arrived early to start work on the new building.
/kruː/
all the people working on a ship, plane etc. except the officers who are in charge
Nhân viên trong đoàn.
Chèo thuyền.
The billionaire owns a luxury “yacht” that he uses for summer vacations
Cruise /kruːz/: du thuyền lớn (công ty)
Yacht /jɒt/: sang trọng (cá nhân)
Ẩm thực
Cuisine: đặc trưng ở địa phương.
Delicacy: món ngon và hiếm của một nền văn hóa.
The passengers are excited to “embark” on the luxury cruise ship for their vacation.
/ɪmˈbɑːk/
to get onto a ship or plane
The fisherman tied his boat to the “dock” after a long day at sea.
a part of a port where ships are repaired, or where goods are put onto or taken off them
Bến tàu
The “harbour” is filled with yachts and small fishing boats.
/ˈhɑːbə(r)/
an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter
Cảng
Ecology. /iˈkɒlədʒi/
Ecosystem.
Ecosphere.
Eco-disaster.
Ecotourism.
Sinh thái học.
Hệ sinh thái.
Sinh quyển.
Thảm họa sinh thái.
Du lịch sinh thái
They are planning an “expedition” to the Amazon rainforest next summer.
/ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/
an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
Chuyến thám hiểm
My school is planning an “excursion” to the local museum next week.
/ɪkˈskɜːʃn/
a short journey made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people
Dã ngoại
Children under 8 years old needn’t pay bus fare
the money that you pay to travel by bus, plane, taxi, etc.
The “toll” for crossing the bridge is 5$.
money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge
Thuế qua trạm
The UNESCO World “Heritage” site always attracts tourists from around the world.
/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character
Di sản
Đường cao tốc
Highway: công cộng, có thu phí.
Freeway: hạn chế phương tiện, không thu lệ phí.
Our travel “itinerary” includes visits to Paris, London and Rome.
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/
a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you visit
Hành trình
The woods and fields are typical features of the English “landscape”.
/ˈlændskeɪp/
everything you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country
Phong cảnh, cảnh quan
The captain used a map to “navigate” the ship through the stormy sea.
to plan and direct the course of ship, plane, car etc., for example by using a map
Điều hướng
The “remote” areas of the country lack access to basic healthcare facilities.
far away from places where other people live
xa xôi
Prices have risen to “offset” the increased cost of materials.
to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another
Đền bù, bù đắp
The bad weather conditions “precluded” the possibility of an outdoor event.
to prevent something from happening or somebody from doing something;
Ngăn cản
The restaurant has built a loyal “patronage” over the years.
/ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the support that a person gives a shop, restaurant, etc. by spending money there
Sự lui tới của khách hàng quen.
In this unpredictable world, it’s nice to have something you can “count on”
to trust somebody to do something or to be sure that something will happen
Tin cậy vào
Before making a purchase, it’s wise to get “price quotes” from multiple vendors.
/kwəʊt/
a statement of how much a job, service, or product will cost
Giá niêm yết
The “observance” of traditional wedding ceremonies is important in many cultures.
/əbˈzɜːvəns/
a ceremony or action to celebrate a holiday or a religious or other important event
Tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm
His instructions are “plain” and easy to understand.
not decorated or complicated; simple
The “sleek” design of the new smartphone makes it very attractive to customers.
looking rich, and dressed in smart and expensive clothes
Kiểu dáng đẹp sang
The country has a “surplus” of natural resources, which boosts its economy.
an amount that is extra or more than you need
Thặng dư
Physical “rehabilitation” plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover after a stroke.
/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃn/
the process of helping somebody to return to a normal, healthy life after they have been in prison or very ill
phục hồi chứng năng
The airport “lounge” was comfortable and offered a variety of amenities for travelers.
/laʊndʒ/
a room for waiting in at an airport, etc.
The hotel offered a luxurious “suite” with a beautiful view of the ocean.
/swiːt/
a set of rooms, especially in a hotel
Dãy phòng khách sạn
The company offered an “incentive” to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
something that encourages you to do something
Khích lệ.
In the airplane, passengers could see the “bulkhead” separating the different cabin classes.
a wall that divides a ship or an aircraft into separate parts
Vách ngăn trên máy bay/tàu
The “alpine” skiing is one of the most exciting competitions in the Winter Olympics.
/ˈælpaɪn/
relating to high mountain areas
thuộc vùng núi cao
The airplane reached an “altitude” of 30,000 feet.
/ˈæltɪtjuːd/
the height above sea level
Độ cao (so với mực nước biển)
The “slope” of the mountain was steep and covered with snow.
/sləʊp/
the side of a hill or mountain
Sườn (núi)
Sometimes in life, you should “take your chances” and see what happens.
to take a risk or to use the opportunities that you have and hope that things will happen in the way that you want
Liều mình
She didn’t want to “provoke” him so she decided to stay quiet.
to say or do something that you know will annoy somebody so that they react in an angry way
Khiêu khích
DNA “replicates” itself during cell division.
to copy something exactly
Mô phỏng, nhân đôi
Her spirits began to “soar” when she heard the good news.
to be very high or tall
đạt ở mức cao
Many English words “derive from” Greek or Latin roots.
to come or develop from something
Xuất phát từ
The book gives readers a “sense” of what life was like in the 19th century.
good understanding and judgement; knowledge of what is sensible or practical behaviour
Có kiến thức, tri thức
Being “optimistic” doesn’t mean ignoring problems, it means believing you can cope with them.
expecting good things to happen or something to be successful
Lạc quan
The picnic was cancelled “on account of” the rainy weather.
Because of
The pilot skillfully landed the plane on the narrow “runway”.
a long narrow piece of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on
đường băng
“Coincidentally”, we both wore the same outfit to the party.
/kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
in a way that is not planned, but happens by chance
trùng hợp thay
She has a good “comprehension” of the business world after working in the industry for ten years.
The ability to understand completely
Sự hiểu biết, thấu hiểu
During the travels, he lost his passport and had to contact the local “embassy” for help.
/ˈembəsi/
a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country
Đại sứ quán
The fish is “slippery” and difficult to hold.
/ˈslɪpəri/
difficult to hold or to stand or move on, because it is smooth, wet or polished
Trơn
The football player had to be “hospitalized” due to a serious injury during the match.
/ˈhɒspɪtəlaɪz/
to send somebody to a hospital for treatment
The health department’s “bulletin” warned about the dangers of not getting vaccinated.
/ˈbʊlətɪn/
a short news report on the radio or television
Bảng tin thông báo
The “old quarter” is known for its historic architecture and vibrant night markets.
a district or part of a town
Khu phố
She opened the “closet” to pick out an outfit for the day.
/ˈklɒzɪt/
a small room or a space in a wall with a door that reaches the floor, used for storing things
Buồng, tủ tường
The “porter” helped carry our luggage to the hotel room.
a person whose job is carrying people’s bags and other loads, especially at a train station, an airport or in a hotel
The survey “reveals” some worrying statistics.
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
Tiết lộ
The “colonial” government imposed heavy taxes on the local population.
/kəˈləʊniəl/
connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country
thuộc địa
Set against
Đặt trên nền
Bù trừ
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely “breathtaking”.
/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
very exciting or impressive
Hấp dẫn, ngoạn mục
The city provides the “backdrop” for the love story.
everything that can be seen around an event or scene
Phông nền sân khấu, bối cảnh
The fruit had been “dipped” in chocolate.
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Nhúng
The “settlers” had to learn how to survive in the harsh winter conditions.
a person who goes to live in a new country or region
Người di cư
Coral reef
Đá vôi rặng san hô
The hiker was rewarded with a “magnificent” view from the mountain top.
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/
extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise
Tráng lệ, nguy nga
The “tram” lines connect all the major areas of the city.
a vehicle driven by electricity, that runs on rails along the streets of a town and carries passengers
Tàu điện, xe điện
The “porch” provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
a small area at the entrance to a building, such as a house or a church, that is covered by a roof and often has walls
Hành lang, mái hiên
She always keeps the house “spotless”
perfectly clean
Không có vết nhơ
I usually do my laundry at the local “laundromat”.
/ˈlɔːndrəmæt/
a place where you can wash and dry your clothes in machines that you pay to use
Cửa hiệu giặt đồ tự động
He’s a “decent” person who always helps others in need.
/ˈdiːsnt/
honest and fair; treating people with respect
Tử tế
