Unit 2 Flashcards
anticipate
Verb đoán trước
to expect, be ready for something to happen
athlete
Noun
1
a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
he had the broad-shouldered build of a natural athlete
blur
(n) something not seen clearly
boundary
(n) an edge, border
complicate
Verb
1
make (something) more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex.
middlemen can complicate the process
coordinate
Verb điều phối
to organize, make work together
demonstrate
v. to show, model
detect
Verb
notice, become aware of
phát hiện
distracting
adj
taking attention away something
sao nhãng
focus
Noun
1
the center of interest or activity.
this generation has made the environment a focus of attention
2
the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
his face is rather out of focus
Verb
1
(of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.
try to focus on a stationary object
indiscernibly
adjective
impossible to see or clearly distinguish.
khó phát hiện
indistinct
Adjective
unclear
không rõ ràng
manoeuver
a movement
di chuyển
performance
Noun
1
an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
Don Giovanni had its first performance in 1787
2
the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
the continual performance of a single task reduces a man to the level of a machine
peripheral
Adjective
at the edge
ngoại vi, bên lề
range
Noun
1
the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale.
the cost is thought to be in the range of $1-5 million a day
2
a set of different things of the same general type.
the area offers a wide range of activities for the tourist
Verb
1
vary or extend between specified limits.
patients whose ages ranged from 13 to 25 years
scan
Verb
1
look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature.
he raised his binoculars to scan the coast
2
cause (a surface, object, or part of the body) to be traversed by a detector or an electromagnetic beam.
their brains are scanned so that researchers can monitor the progress of the disease
Noun
1
an act of scanning someone or something.
a quick scan of the sports page
tolerate
Verb
to accept; allow
unconsciously
Adverb
without thinking, automatically
vô thức
vision
Noun
1
the faculty or state of being able to see.
she had defective vision
2
the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
the organization had lost its vision and direction
ancient
Adjective
1
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean
band
Noun
1
a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around something, typically to hold it together or to decorate it.
wads of banknotes fastened with gummed paper bands
2
a stripe or elongated area of a different color, texture, or composition than its surroundings.
a long, narrow band of cloud
Verb
1
surround (an object) with something in the form of a strip or ring, typically for reinforcement or decoration.
doors are banded with iron to make them stronger
century
Noun
1
a period of one hundred years.
a century ago most people walked to work
develop
Verb
1
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
motion pictures developed into mass entertainment
2
start to exist, experience, or possess.
a strange closeness developed
3
treat (a photographic film) with chemicals to make a visible image.
she came to get the film developed
entertainment
Noun
1
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
everyone just sits in front of the TV for entertainment
exhibit
Verb
1
publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
only one sculpture was exhibited in the artist’s lifetime
2
manifest or deliberately display (a quality or a type of behavior).
he could exhibit a saintlike submissiveness
Noun
1
an object or collection of objects on public display in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
the museum is rich in exhibits
exotic
- độc lạ-
Adjective
1
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
exotic birds
Noun
1
an exotic plant or animal.
he planted exotics in the sheltered garden
found
Verb
1
past and past participle of find.
2
establish or originate (an institution or organization), especially by providing an endowment.
the monastery was founded in 1665
3
construct or base (a principle or other abstract thing) according to a particular principle or grounds.
a society founded on the highest principles of religion and education
grandeur
n. greatness
hùng vĩ
massive
Adjective
1
large and heavy or solid.
a massive rampart of stone
2
exceptionally large.
massive crowds are expected
permanently
Adverb
1
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all time.
his lungs are permanently damaged
popular
Adjective
1
liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group.
she was one of the most popular girls in the school
reduce
Verb
1
make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
the need for businesses to reduce costs
2
bring someone or something to (a lower or weaker state, condition, or role).
she has been reduced to near poverty
3
change a substance to (a different or more basic form).
it is difficult to understand how lava could have been reduced to dust
remnant
tàn dư
Noun
1
a small remaining quantity of something.
renovation
Noun
1
the action of renovating a building.
this property is in need of complete renovation
spectator
Noun
1
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event.
around fifteen thousand spectators came to watch the thrills and spills
survive
Verb
1
continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
against all odds the child survived
talent
Noun
1
natural aptitude or skill.
he possesses more talent than any other player
trainer
Noun
1
a person who trains people or animals.
a racehorse owner and trainer
2
a person whose job is to provide medical assistance to athletes.
venue
Noun
địa điểm
1
the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event.
the river could soon be the venue for a powerboat world championship event
acknowledge
Verb
1
accept or admit the existence or truth of.
the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities
2
(of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of.
the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius
3
show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting.
she refused to acknowledge my presence
authority
Noun thẩm quyền -
1
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
he had absolute authority over his subordinates
2
a person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere.
the health authorities
chunk
Noun
1
a large piece
huge chunks of masonry littered the street
crucial
Adjective
1
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
negotiations were at a crucial stage
deliberately
Adverb
1
intentionally; on purpose. có chủ đích
the fire was started deliberately
depression
Noun
1
feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression
emotion
Noun
1
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
she was attempting to control her emotions
engage
Verb
1
occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention).
he plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton’s attention
2
participate or become involved in.
organizations engage in a variety of activities
industrious
Adjective
1
diligent and hard-working.
an industrious people striving to make their country prosperous
intellectual
Adjective
1
relating to the intellect.
children need intellectual stimulation
Noun
1
a person possessing a highly developed intellect.
a prominent political thinker and intellectual
merely
Adverb
1
just; only.
she seemed to him not merely an intelligent woman, but a kind of soul mate
obesity
Noun
1
the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
the problem of obesity among children
obvious
Adjective
1
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession
overwhelming
Adjective
1
very great in amount.
passive
Adjective
1
accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
the women were portrayed as passive victims
pastime
Noun
1
an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.
his favorite pastimes were shooting and golf
physical
Adjective
1
relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
a whole range of physical and mental challenges
2
relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
pleasant physical environments
rejuvenate
Verb
to refresh, restore: nạp lại năng lượng
the exercise and fresh air rejuvenated me
reluctant
Adjective
1
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
không muốn làm, không sẵn lòng
suffer
Verb
1
experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).
he’d suffered intense pain
