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Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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cast

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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

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disaster

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Noun
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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

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3
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display

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v. to show or exhibit

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drawback

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n. a problem; disadvantage

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efficient

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adj. able to work without waste

Fluorescent lamps are efficient at converting electricity into light

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equip

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Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

All bedrooms are equipped with a colour TV.

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freight

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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

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generate

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Verb
to make or produce

Changes that are likely to generate controversy

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illuminator

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đèn chiếu sáng/ thắp sáng
An object that produces light

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innovation

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a new idea or product

The company’s failure to diversify and innovate competitively

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intense

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Adjective
very strong

The job demands intense concentration

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knot

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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

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locomotive

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đầu máy xe lửa
the engine of a train

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mode

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Noun
method

Ex: His preferred mode of travel was a kayak

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reflector

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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.

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rugged

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Adjective phần gồ ghề
1
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.

A rugged coastline

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stringent

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Adjective nghiêm khắc
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(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent

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tricky

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Adjective
difficult

Ex: Applying eyeliner can be a tricky business

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vulnerable

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Adjective
weak, without defense

Ex: We were in a vulnerable position

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architecture

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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
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centerpiece

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trung tâm
n.
the main or most important feature

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22
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clog

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tắc nghẽn
v. to fill so much as to make movement difficult

The gutters were clogged up with leaves

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23
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decorate

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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

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24
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destruction

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n. the act of ruining something
Ex: The destruction of the library in Alexandria

25
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expand

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v. to make bigger
Ex: Their business expanded into other hotels and properties

26
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headquarters

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n. central office for a military commander
Ex The premises occupied by a military commander and the commander’s staff.

27
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intrinsic

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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

28
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operation

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n. the working of something; being used
Ex: The construction and operation of power stations

29
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disruptive

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gây rối, cản trở

Adj, stopping the usual course of activity.
Ex: The hours of work are disruptive to home life

30
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pedestrian

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n. a person is walking on foot.
Ex: The road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it

31
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release

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giải phóng

v. to let something out

Ex: She released his arm and pushed him aside

32
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Rival

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v. to compete with
Ex: He was a photographer whose fame rivalled that of his subjects

33
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shield

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khiên chắn

n. something that serves as protection.
Ex: A protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt.

34
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showcase

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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.

35
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spring up

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xuất hiện, mọc lên

v. to appear

36
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surface

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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

37
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underground

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Adj. below the ground
Ex: Underground parking garages

38
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utilize

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tận dụng

v. to use

Vitamin C helps your body utilize the iron present in your diet

39
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vent

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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

40
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commuter

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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

41
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autonomous

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tự điều khiển

adj. operating independently without outside control

42
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vehicle

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n. car or other machine used for transportation

43
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advocate

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nhà ủng hộ

n. supporter

44
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tout

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khen , giới thiệu
n. to praise, to recommend

45
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eliminate

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v. to remove

46
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sensor

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cảm biến

n. a device that senses things in the surroundings

47
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constantly

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adv. always; without change

48
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adjust

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v. to change slightly

49
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accordingly

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adv. matching a particular situation

50
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collision

A

va chạm
n. crash

51
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congestion

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n. the condition of being blocked or over filled

52
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emissions

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n. pollution thrown into the air by cars or factories

53
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urban

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adj. of a city

54
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critic

A

nhà phê bình
n. a person expressing a negative opinion about something

55
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challenge

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n. a difficulty to be overcome

56
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interfere

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can thiệp

v. to prevent something from happening or functioning in the proper way

57
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upgrade

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v. to improve

58
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predict

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v. to make a guess about the future

59
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apply

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v. to use something for a certain purpose

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