Unit 4 Flashcards
adopt
to accept or start to use something new
this approach has been adopted by many big banks
agricultural
Adjective
1
relating to agriculture, farming
attribute
đặc tính, tượng trưng
v. to give credit for or see as the origin of something
He attributed the firm’s success to the efforts of the managing director
carve
chạm khắc
v. to cut and shape hard material
The wood was carved with runes
civilization
nền văn minh
n. human society, its organization and culture
They equated the railroad with progress and civilization
creator
người sáng tạo
n. the first maker of something
James Bond’s creator Ian Fleming
deed
hành vi, hành động
n. an act, especially a good or bad one
Doing good deeds
encompass
bao gồm
v. to include
A vast halo encompassing the Milky Way galaxy
excavation
đào lên, khai quật
n. an area of digging, especially to find objects from past cultures
The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous
function
vận hành
v. to perform well, work or operate in a proper or particular way.
Her liver is functioning normally
inscribe
ghi lên, khắc lên
v. write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.
His name was inscribed on the new silver trophy
literacy
trình độ học vấn
n. the ability to read and write.
Tests of literacy and numeracy
mythology
thần thoại
n. ser of traditional; stories used to explain the origins of things
A book discussing Jewish and Christian mythologies
property
tài sản
n. a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.
She wanted Oliver and his property out of her house
scholar
học giả
n. person who has a great deal of knowledge about a particular subject
a Hebrew scholar
settle
sống, ổn định
v. to establish a permanent place to live
specialized
chuyên môn
adj. relating yo a particular area or type of work
Skilled treatment for these patients is very specialized
structure
kết cấu
n. something that is built, such as a building or bridge
Flint is extremely hard, like a diamond, which has a similar structure
tablet
bảng biết chữ
n. a thin, flat piece of material to write on
At the corner of the apse is a memorial tablet
token
vật tưởng niệm, dấu hiệu
n. an object used to represent something else
I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation
accompany
v. be present or occur at the same time as (something else).
The illness is often accompanied by nausea
altar
bàn thờ, tế đài
n. a table or similar structure for religious ceremonies
benefit
n. the use, advantage of
celebration
n. a social event to mark a special day or occasion
The birth of his son was a cause for celebration
discourage
không khuyến khích
v. try to stop or prevent something
I don’t want to discourage you, but I don’t think it’s such a good idea
elaborate
kỷ lưởng
Adjective
1
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Elaborate security precautions
energetic
tràn đầy năng lượng
adj. having a lot of energy
Energetic exercise
evidence
n. signs, proof of something is (or is not) true
evoke
gợi lên, gợi nhớ
v. to bring, recall to mind
The sight of American asters evokes pleasant memories of childhood
floral
Hoa
adj. of flowers, relating to flowers
Celebrations of the season’s floral abundance
garland
vòng hoa
n. a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
graceful
duyên dáng, kiều diễm
adj. having or showing grace or elegance.
She was a tall girl, slender and graceful
image
n. a mental picture
influence
n. an effect, power
The influence of television violence
reign
trị vì
n. the period during which sovereign rules.
The original chapel was built during the reign of Charles I
revive
hồi sinh, phục nguyên, tỉnh lại
v.
1
restore to life or consciousness.
2. to bring back to life
Both men collapsed, but were revived
ritual
lễ nghi, nghi thức
n. a set of actions used as part of a ceremony
The role of ritual in religion
stereotype
khuôn mẫu, rập khuôn
n. a fixed idea people have, especially one that is wrong
The stereotype of the woman as the career
sway
lắc lư
v. to move back and forth
He swayed slightly on his feet
tradition
n. the custom or belief of a group of people
abstract
trừu tượng
Adjective
1
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
abstract concepts such as love or beauty
——
Verb
1
consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else.
to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism
Noun
1
a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.
an abstract of his inaugural address
atmosphere
Noun
1
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
part of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere
2
the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.
the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere
conflict
Noun
1
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
the eternal conflict between the sexes
Verb
1
be incompatible or at variance; clash.
parents’ and children’s interests sometimes conflict
considerably
- đáng kể -
= a great deal, noticeably
Things have improved considerably over the last few years
culminate
- điểm cực hạn, đến giới hạn, qua kinh tuyến, kết thúc -
to result in, end with
Verb
1
reach a climax or point of highest development.
the tensions and disorders which culminated in World War II
effectively
= well, successfully
make sure that resources are used effectively
emerge
v. to appear, develop
black ravens emerged from the fog
exaggerated
phóng đại
adj. made to seem more or bigger
an exaggerated account of his adventures
frailty
nhu nhược, yếu đuối
n. weakness and lack of strength
the increasing frailty of old age
gesture
cử chỉ
n. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Alex made a gesture of apology
humorous
adj. funny, entertaining
a humorous and entertaining talk
illusion
ảo giác
n. appearance of being real; false impression.
The illusion makes parallel lines seem to diverge by placing them on a zigzag-striped background
literal
Theo nghĩa đen
adj. following the exact meaning
merge
hợp nhất
v. to combine
the utility companies are cutting costs and merging with other companies
portray
mô phỏng, miêu tả
v. to represent, act out
depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
the author wanted to portray a new type of hero
prominent
nổi bật, đáng chú ý
Adjective
important; famous, major
she was a prominent member of the city council
prop
vật để chống đỡ
n. object used by actors
a pole or beam used as a support or to keep something in position, typically one that is not an integral part of the thing supported.
300 tubular steel props
Verb
1
position something underneath (someone or something) for support.
she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand
reminiscent
gợi nhớ lại
1
tending to remind one of something.
the sights were reminiscent of my childhood
renowned
có tiếng
adj. famous
Adjective
1
known or talked about by many people; famous.
a restaurant renowned for its Southwestern-style food
sharpen
mài giũa
v. to improve, perfect
Verb
1
make or become sharp or sharper.
she sharpened her pencil
2
improve or cause to improve.
they’ve got to sharpen up in front of the goal
