Vocab 2 Flashcards
accomplish (v)
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
Synonym: achieve
* to succeed in doing or completing something*
The first part of the plan has been safely accomplished.
Censure: [ n, v ]
/ˈsenʃə(r)/
= Act of blaming; expression of disapproval; hostile criticism; rebuke
( Hành động quở trách; bày tỏ sự không hài lòng.)
Ex: Cathy was about to reach for a third slice of cake but was stopped by a look of censure in Mother’s eyes.
Demolish: [ v ]
/ dɪ’m ɔlɪ∫/
= Tear down; destroy, raze
( Phá sập; hủy diệt, san bằng.)
- It took several days for the wrecking crew to demolish the old building.
- The factory is due to be demolished next year.
- A recent book has demolished this theory.
Discharge: [ n, v ]
/ dɪs’t∫ɑ : dʒ /
= Unload
( Bốc; dỡ xuống)
Ex: After discharging her cargo, the ship will go into dry dock for repairs
Dissent: [ n, v ]
/ dɪ’sent /
= Differ in opinion; disagree; object.
( Khác y kiến; không đồng y; phản bác.)
Ex: There was nearly complete agreement on Al’s proposal to raise the dues. Enid and Alice were the only ones who dissented.
Equitable: [ adj ]
/ ‘ekwɪtəbl /
= Fair to all concerned; just.
( Tốt với mọi người; bình đẳng.)
Ex: The only equitable way for the three partners to share the $60 profit is for each to receive $20.
diminish (v)
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
- to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc.*
- SYNONYM decrease*
=> The world’s resources are rapidly diminishing.
to make somebody/something seem less important than they really are
Forfeit [ n, adj, v ]
/ ‘fɔ:fɪt /
to lose something or have something taken away from you because you have done something wrong
( Mất hoặc phải chịu mất, bỏ qua.)
Ex: Our neighbour gave a $20 deposit on an order of slipcovers. When they were delivered, she decided she didn’t want them. Of course, she foreited her deposit.
Permanent [ adj ]
/ ‘pə:mənənt /
= Lasting; enduring; intended to last; stable (antonyms: temporary; transient)
( Lâu dài; kéo dài; bền vững.)
Ex: When my friend moved to San Francisco, he asked me to write to him at his temporary address, the Gateway Hotel. He promised to send me his permanentaddress as soon as his family could find an apartment.
- The accident has not done any permanent damage
Prohibit [ v ]
/ prə’hɪbɪt /
= Fobid; ban
( Cấm; không cho.)
Ex: Our library’s regulations prohibit the borrowing of more than four books at a time.
- the high cost of equipment prohibits many people from taking up this sport
Punctual [ adj ]
/ ‘pʌηkt∫uəl /
= On time; prompt.
( Đúng giờ.)
Ex: Be punctual. If you are late, we shall have to depart without you.
Rebuke [ n, v ]
/ rɪ’bju: k /
= Express diapproval of ; criticize sharply; censure severely; reprimand; reprove.
( Bày tỏ sự không hài lòng; phê bình mạnh mẽ; khiển trách nặng; quở trách, la mắng)
Ex: Our coach rebuked the two players who were late for practice, but praised the rest of the team for being punctual.
- he was silenced by her stinging rebuke
Transient [ adj, n ]
/ ‘trænzɪənt /
= Not lasting; passing soon; fleeting; short-lived; momentary
( Không tồn tại lâu; chóng qua; thoáng qua; sống ngắn ngủi; chốc lát.)
Ex1: It rained all day upstate,but here we had only a transient shower;it was over in minutes.
(Trời mưa cả ngày phía trên bang, nhưng ở đây chúng tôi chỉ có 1 cơn mưa rào chóngqua; nó chỉ trong 1 vài phút.)
= Visitor or guest staying for only a short time.
( Khách viếng thăm trong 1 thời gian ngắn, khách vãng lai.)
Ex2: The hotel’s customers are mainly transients;only a few are permanent guests
(Khách hàng của khách sạn chủ yếu là khách vãng lai; chỉ có 1 vài người là khách
thường xuyên.)
Cache [n , v ]
/ kæ∫/
= Hiding place to store something.
( Chỗ cất giấu, lưu trữ.)
Ex: After his confession, the robber led detectives to a cache of stolen gems in the basement.
Commend [ v ]
/kə’mend /
= Praise; mention favorably.
( Ca ngợi, đề cập đến 1 cách thuận lợi.)
Ex: Our class was commended for having the best attendance for January.
- She is an excellent worker and i commend her to you without reservation
