Unit 3 Flashcards
cast
Verb rọi đèn
1
cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.
the moon cast a pale light over the cottages
2
register (a vote).
residents turned out in record numbers to cast their votes
Noun
1
an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mold.
bronze casts of the sculpture
disaster
Noun
1
a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
159 people died in the disaster
display
v. to show or exhibit
drawback
n. a problem; disadvantage
efficient
adj. able to work without waste
Fluorescent lamps are efficient at converting electricity into light
equip
Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
All bedrooms are equipped with a colour TV.
freight
Noun vận chuyển hàng hóa
1
goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
A decline in the amount of freight carried by rail
2
a load or burden.
These warm winds deposit their freight of moisture in showers of rain
Verb
1
transport (goods) in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
The metals had been freighted from the city
2
be laden or burdened with.
Each word was freighted with anger
generate
Verb
to make or produce
Changes that are likely to generate controversy
illuminator
đèn chiếu sáng/ thắp sáng
An object that produces light
innovation
a new idea or product
The company’s failure to diversify and innovate competitively
intense
Adjective
very strong
The job demands intense concentration
knot
Noun lõi cây, phần gỗ cứng
1
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
Tie a knot at the end of the cord
Verb
1
fasten with a knot.
The scarves were knotted loosely around their throats
locomotive
đầu máy xe lửa
the engine of a train
mode
Noun
method
Ex: His preferred mode of travel was a kayak
reflector
Noun gương phản chiếu, gương chiếu hậu
1
a piece of glass, metal, or other material for reflecting light in a required direction
e.g., a red one on the back of a motor vehicle or bicycle.
rugged
Adjective phần gồ ghề
1
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.
A rugged coastline
stringent
Adjective nghiêm khắc
1
(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent
tricky
Adjective
difficult
Ex: Applying eyeliner can be a tricky business
vulnerable
Adjective
weak, without defense
Ex: We were in a vulnerable position
architecture
kiến trúc
Noun
- a style of a building
Ex: Schools of architecture and design
- the complex or carefully designed structure of something.
Ex: The chemical architecture of the human brain
centerpiece
trung tâm
n.
the main or most important feature
clog
tắc nghẽn
v. to fill so much as to make movement difficult
The gutters were clogged up with leaves
decorate
Verb
1
make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
the town was decorated with Christmas lights
2
confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces).
he was decorated for outstanding bravery
destruction
n. the act of ruining something
Ex: The destruction of the library in Alexandria
expand
v. to make bigger
Ex: Their business expanded into other hotels and properties
headquarters
n. central office for a military commander
Ex The premises occupied by a military commander and the commander’s staff.
intrinsic
nội tại/ thuộc về bản chất
Adj being a basic or natural characteristic
Ex: Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life
operation
n. the working of something; being used
Ex: The construction and operation of power stations
disruptive
gây rối, cản trở
Adj, stopping the usual course of activity.
Ex: The hours of work are disruptive to home life
pedestrian
n. a person is walking on foot.
Ex: The road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it
release
giải phóng
v. to let something out
Ex: She released his arm and pushed him aside
Rival
v. to compete with
Ex: He was a photographer whose fame rivalled that of his subjects
shield
khiên chắn
n. something that serves as protection.
Ex: A protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt.
showcase
trưng bày, trình diễn
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n. a setting in which to present something.
Ex: A glass case used for displaying articles in a store or museum.
spring up
xuất hiện, mọc lên
v. to appear
surface
bề mặt
n. the outer part or top of something
Adjective
1
relating to or occurring on the upper or outer part of something.
surface workers at the copper mines
Verb
1
rise or come up to the surface of the water or the ground.
he surfaced from his dive
underground
Adj. below the ground
Ex: Underground parking garages
utilize
tận dụng
v. to use
Vitamin C helps your body utilize the iron present in your diet
vent
lỗ thông hơi, lỗ thông gió
n. an opening to let air, stream, or smoke out.
Ex: Remove any debris blocking the vents
Verb
1
give free expression to (a strong emotion).
he had come to vent his rage and despair
commuter
người sử dụng phương tiện giao thông
n. a person who travels regularly between home and work.
Ex: The company provides showers and lockers for bicycle commuters
autonomous
tự điều khiển
adj. operating independently without outside control
vehicle
n. car or other machine used for transportation
advocate
nhà ủng hộ
n. supporter
tout
khen , giới thiệu
n. to praise, to recommend
eliminate
v. to remove
sensor
cảm biến
n. a device that senses things in the surroundings
constantly
adv. always; without change
adjust
v. to change slightly
accordingly
adv. matching a particular situation
collision
va chạm
n. crash
congestion
n. the condition of being blocked or over filled
emissions
n. pollution thrown into the air by cars or factories
urban
adj. of a city
critic
nhà phê bình
n. a person expressing a negative opinion about something
challenge
n. a difficulty to be overcome
interfere
can thiệp
v. to prevent something from happening or functioning in the proper way
upgrade
v. to improve
predict
v. to make a guess about the future
apply
v. to use something for a certain purpose
