Unit 2. Leisure and pleasure Flashcards
What does ‘Astonishing’ mean?
Extremely surprising or impressive – kinh ngạc, đáng kinh ngạc
What does ‘Competitive’ mean?
Involving competition; wanting to win or be the best – có tính cạnh tranh
What does ‘Delightful’ mean?
Very pleasing, enjoyable, or charming – thú vị, làm say mê
What does ‘Demanding’ mean?
Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or attention – đòi hỏi khắt khe
What does ‘Depressing’ mean?
Making someone feel sad or hopeless – gây chán nản, thất vọng
What does ‘Dreadful’ mean?
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking – kinh khủng, tồi tệ
What does ‘Economical’ mean?
Not wasteful; using resources efficiently – tiết kiệm, kinh tế
What does ‘Entertaining’ mean?
Providing enjoyment or amusement – mang tính giải trí
What does ‘Exhausting’ mean?
Making someone very tired or drained – gây kiệt sức
What does ‘Incredible’ mean?
Hard to believe; amazing or extraordinary – khó tin, tuyệt vời
What does ‘Irritating’ mean?
Causing annoyance or frustration – gây khó chịu
What does ‘Popular’ mean?
Liked or admired by many people – phổ biến, được yêu thích
What does ‘Superb’ mean?
Of excellent quality; outstanding – tuyệt vời, xuất sắc
What does ‘Time-consuming’ mean?
Taking a lot of time to complete – tốn nhiều thời gian
What does ‘Tremendous’ mean?
Very large, great, or powerful – to lớn, kinh khủng
What does ‘Unbelievable’ mean?
Hard to believe; extraordinary or shocking – không thể tin được
What does ‘Mousy’ mean?
Shy, quiet, and lacking confidence – rụt rè, nhút nhát
What does ‘Red-faced’ mean?
Having a red face due to embarrassment, anger, or physical exertion – đỏ mặt (vì xấu hổ, tức giận, hoặc gắng sức)
What does ‘Alleyway’ mean?
A narrow passage between or behind buildings – con hẻm nhỏ
What does ‘Desperation’ mean?
A state of hopelessness and extreme urgency – sự tuyệt vọng
What does ‘Fantasise’ mean?
To imagine or daydream about something unreal or desired – mơ tưởng, ảo tưởng
What does ‘Thrilled’ mean?
Extremely happy and excited – rất vui sướng, hào hứng
What does ‘Piles of straw’ mean?
Large stacks or heaps of dried stalks of grain plants – đống rơm
What does ‘High-pitched’ mean?
Having a sharp, high sound or tone – cao vút (âm thanh)
What does ‘Trivialities’ mean?
Unimportant or insignificant details or matters – những điều vụn vặt, tầm thường
What does ‘Urged’ mean?
Strongly advised or encouraged someone to do something – thúc giục, khuyến khích
What does ‘Abrupt’ mean?
Sudden and unexpected – đột ngột, bất ngờ