ISSUE 25: PET-PEOPLE

be understandable

(of behaviour, feelings, reactions, etc.) seeming normal and reasonable in a particular situation = natural Their attitude is perfectly understandable. It was an understandable mistake to make. You have to put the facts into a form that's understandable to everyone. P Cộng đồng P Cộng đồng

be lonely

(of places) where only a few people ever come or visit SYNONYM isolated a lonely beach a lonely mountain road It gets pretty lonely here in winter. a lonely and deserted road

fortune

a large amount of money, goods, property, etc.: She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother. This dress cost a (small) fortune (= a lot of money). The cars on this list won't cost a fortune to insure. Any painting by Van Gogh is worth a fortune. She has amassed a huge fortune from her novels. She netted herself a fortune when she sold her company. They made a fortune through some sham property deal. They made a fortune in real estate. pay/spend a fortune The company needs to spend a fortune to bring all of its stores up to scratch. They had spent a small fortune on television advertising. make/lose a fortune Businesses will lose a fortune after the peak tourist season disaster. Her personal fortune was estimated at £24 million. He is heir to a $3billion oil fortune, the latest generation of the 31st richest family in the US.

hunter

a person or an animal who hunts wild animals for food or sport; an animal that hunts its food nocturnal hunters Animals in the cat family are hunters. The hunters followed the tracks of the deer for hours. The hunters skinned the deer they had killed. The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey. a fox-hunter

owner

a person or organization that owns something: then try to match the animal with their owners the owner of sth He is the owner of a chain of hotels. business/home/car owner The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back. Are you the owner of this car? new/present/former owner The group's former owner made $1.35 billion from the sale. the joint/majority/sole owner a dog/pet/gun owner/business/property/store The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. the painting was restored to its rightful owner. They were using the land with the permission of the owner. We still haven't found the dog's owner.

master

a person who employs a servant or owns a slave: They lived in fear of their master. the exploitation of slaves by their former masters Servants had to obey their masters.

protector

a person, an organization or a thing that protects somebody/something I regarded him as my friend and protector. the company's image as a protector of the environment Hard hats and ear protectors are provided. Philip II considered himself the protector of the Catholic Church. She has a reputation for being an ardent protector of individuals' liberties. After his parents died, he became the protector of his sisters. A $20 surge protector can save your computer.

feed

cho ăn to give food to a person or an animal feed sb/sth /yourself Have you fed the cat yet? The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). feed sb/sth It's important to feed children a well-balanced diet. He has to be fed liquids through a tube in his stomach. feed sb/sth (on) sthThe cattle are fed (on) barley. feed sth to sb/sth The barley is fed to the cattle. feed sb/sth with sth The animals are fed with hay and grass. I usually feed the neighbour's cat while she's away. Let's feed the kids first and have our dinner after. Do you feed your chickens corn? If you feed your dog on biscuits, it's not surprising he's so fat. The kids love feeding bread to the ducks. The horse rasped my hand with his tongue as I fed him the apple. It's a good idea to visit the zoo when they're feeding the animals.

burglar alarm

chuông báo chống trộm an electronic device, often fixed to a wall, that rings a loud bell if somebody tries to enter a building by force dogs have traditionally filled useful function in human households, as herder, protector and hunter, burglar alarm, ​while cats merely decorative

mouse

chuột nhỏ rat : chuột lớn plural: mice a house mouse The stores were overrun with rats and mice. She crept upstairs, quiet as a mouse. a field mouse a pet mouse The mouse looked around the room inquisitively. A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables.

be contrary (to sth)

completely different in nature or direction = be opposite contrary advice/opinions/arguments The contrary view is that prison provides an excellent education—in crime. a contrary point of view Contrary to all our expectations, he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend. Most people supported the proposal, but Liz expressed a contrary opinion

scarps

food left after a meal; small pieces of food that have not been eaten and are usually thrown away: left-over kitchen scraps will often be sufficient and healthy too Give the scraps to the dog. We give all our scraps to our cat.

over time

gradually Over time, our pets begin to resemble us. Not just in term of behavior and attitude, but even in the way the look Perceptions change over time (= as time passes).

the other way round/around

happening in the opposite way; in the opposite position, direction, situation or order I thought the older people would be more offended than the young people, but it was the other way round. I think it should go on the other way round. I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me).

contentment

happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need: Synonyms: satisfaction=happiness=pride=contentment=fulfilment His face wore a look of pure contentment. More people were finding that material things do not bring contentment I was suddenly overwhelmed by a feeling of utter contentment. They found him sitting on the ground with an air of quiet contentment on his face. He has found contentment in his life and is very happy. He has found contentment at last. a sigh of contentment

get married to sb

having a husband or wife a married man/woman Is he married? a happily/an unhappily married couple married to somebody She's married to John. Sam and Chris are getting married on Saturday. How long have you been married? Are you enjoying married life?

be well-heeled

having a lot of money =rich, wealthy His family was very well heeled. The village has become a summer retreat for well-heeled city dwellers. The shop attracted a loyal following among the well-heeled.

be affluent

having a lot of money or possessions and a good standard of living Synonyms: rich = wealthy = prosperous = affluent =well off = comfortable affluent Western countries a very affluent neighborhood affluent nations/neighborhoods We live in an affluent neighborhood

be devoted to sb/sth

having great love for sb/sth and supporting them in everything; extremely loving and loyal: we spent many years together, in good times and bad, and that cat was always a faithful, devoted friend a devoted son/friend/fan They are devoted to their children. They were totally devoted to each other. a devoted fan/husband Lucy is devoted to her cats. In real life the star of the film is a devoted husband and father. The shop has a small but devoted following. His most devoted fans think of Morrissey as a sort of god. The band's latest album is very poor although devoted fans might enjoy it. He described his client as a devoted family man.

be capable of (doing) sth

having the ability or qualities necessary for doing sth You are capable of better work than this. He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. He is more than capable of playing at an international level. He is still capable of doing the job. Only the Democratic Party is capable of running the country. A force ten wind is capable of blowing the roofs off houses. When she's drunk she's capable of saying (= likely to say) awful, rude things. I think your plan is capable of being (= could be) improved.

train sb/sth

huấn luyện, đào tạo to teach a person or an animal the skills for a particular job or activity; to be taught in this way it's easy to train dogs train sb/sth highly trained professionals badly trained staff Specially trained coaches will provide support at no extra charge. He is well trained to complete any mission that he is given. train sb/sth to do sth They train dogs to sniff out drugs. The crew are well trained to deal with emergencies. We trained our sales force to be sensitive to the needs of customers. train sb as/in/for sth The students are being trained for careers in big business. train as/in/for sth He trained as a teacher before becoming an actor. All members of the team have trained in first aid. train to do/be sth Sue is training to be a doctor.

be eager to do sth

háo hức, hăm hở ​very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do; showing this = keen eager crowds outside the stadium Small eager faces looked up and listened. eager for sth She is eager for (= wants very much to get) her parents' approval. eager to do sth Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn. the children's eager faces She sounded very eager to meet you. They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news. I'm eager to see her after all this time. Sam was eager to get home and play with his new toy. I'm eager to see the results. He was always a good boy, very friendly and eager to please. Lots of eager volunteers responded to the appeal for help.

in one's estimation

in one's opinion Who is the best candidate in your estimation? In my estimation, you've done a good job.

on behalf of sb/ on sb's behalf

in order to help somebody They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. it is we who work on their behalf, not the other way around, so I guess they are the masters and we the servants after all

be bright

intelligent; quick to learn =intelligent=smart=clever=brilliant=bright it's easy to train dogs, cats are bright but too contrary to get educated easily the brightest pupil in the class Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? They were bright children, always asking questions. She was enthusiastic and full of bright ideas and suggestions. He's a bright, well-organized guy.

draw sth (with sth)

to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint) You draw beautifully. to draw a picture/map/diagram She drew a house. a crudely drawn child's face He drew a circle in the sand with a stick. Jonathan can draw very well. The children drew pictures of their families. Draw a line at the bottom of the page. I'll draw you a quick map if you're worried about finding the hotel. She drew the outline of the boat and then coloured it in. Rosie drew an elephant and coloured it in. If you draw or write in pencil you can always rub out your mistakes with an eraser.

come on/upon sb/sth

to meet or find sb/sth by chance I came upon this book in the attic - would you like it? She came upon an odd little man in the forest. the change in attitude came upon us all at once, and soon every affluent young urban family felt the need to flaunt its new wealth

go away

đi xa to leave home for a period of time, especially for a holiday They've gone away for a few days. I'm going away on business. We usually go away for the summer. He goes away on business a lot. She's gone away for six months, but strangely/oddly/funnily enough , her boyfriend doesn't seem too unhappy about it. We left our dog in kennels when we went away on holiday. when I'm going away, I always take my cat with me

a neighbor (to sb)

​ a person who lives next to you or near you We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. She's been a very good neighbour to me. Elie is my next-door neighbor.

be solitary

​(of a person or an animal) enjoying being alone; frequently spending time alone He was a solitary child. Tigers are solitary animals. cats are solitary and independent, except for the few times when they want attention On the hill, a solitary figure was busy chopping down trees. In the distance was a solitary building. He was a solitary child (= he enjoyed being alone).

be well-groomed

​(of a person, animal ) looking clean, neat and carefully dressed; having a neat and pleasant appearance that is produced with care: A tall, well-groomed man in a business suit walked in. All of a sudden women with a small lap dog on the subway becomes a common sight, and well-groomed packs of pink-eared poodle began to roam freely in every well-heeled neighborhood

detractor

​a person who tries to make somebody/something seem less good or valuable by criticizing them/it; sb who criticizes sb/sth, often unfairly: i don't care what their detractors say, cats are actually very warm, caring creatures, capable of great love and companionship for their owner His detractors claim that his fierce temper makes him unsuitable for leadership. Detractors claim the building will be ugly and impractical. He is much more popular with his teammates than his detractors would have you believe.

puppy

​a young dog a litter of puppies a Labrador puppy Our dog has just had four puppies. a dalmatian puppy

be caring

​kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people He's a very caring person. caring parents Children need a caring environment. a caring profession (= a job that involves looking after or helping other people) He was described as 'a good man, a caring father and a considerate neighbour'. I've always thought of Jo as a very caring person. The government is deliberately trying to project a more caring image. She was a very loving wife and mother and a caring friend. He's very efficient and caring - I think he would make a good nurse. Unless salaries are improved, more and more good staff will leave the caring professions. He is known for his tireless and caring work with disadvantaged children.

herder

​người chăn gia súc a person whose job is to take care of a group of animals such as sheep or cows in the countryside nomadic African herders

be slimy

​nhầy nhụa like or covered with slime, a thick wet unpleasant substance they are not slimy at all, they are very cool and dry thick, slimy mud The walls were black, cold and slimy. slimy seaweed

be dependable

​that can be relied on to do what you want or need SYNONYM reliable people need dependable companionship, especially in the lonely city he is loyal and totally dependable. The service was not entirely dependable and flights were often canceled. I need someone dependable to take care of the children while I'm at work. a dependable car I need a dependable baby-sitter.

be familiar with sb/sth

knowing sb/sth very well OPPOSITE unfamiliar an area with which I had been familiar since childhood You will soon become familiar with the different activities. Are you familiar with the computer software they use? She would have been familiar with the work of this 18th-century German philosopher. Ishii is clearly intimately familiar with his script and characters. I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with your poetry.

purr

kêu rừ rừ ( tiếng kêu của mèo) when a cat purrs, it makes a low continuous sound in the throat, especially when it is happy or comfortable The cat purred as I stroked its fur. The cat was purring contentedly on my lap. when i rubbed his belly, he would purr and purr in contentment

reptile

loài bò sát Humans, insects, reptiles, birds and mammals are all animals. Birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles are all vertebrates. There was a fashion for keeping reptiles as pets. Snakes, turtles, and crocodiles are all reptiles.

do homework

làm bài tập về nhà work that is given by teachers for students to do at home I always do my homework on the bus. physics/geography/French, etc. homework I still haven't done my geography homework. How much homework do you get?

be decorative

mang tính trang trí ​(of an object or a building) decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty The mirror is functional yet decorative. These are purely decorative arches. The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. The style is ornate and highly decorative a mirror in a decorative frame Your flower arrangement makes the table look really decorative. His room is very plain and basic, so I bought him a decorative bedspread - I expect he'll hate it! decorative patterns/accessories

kitten

mèo con a young cat: Our cat just had six kittens. a neighbor's pet has just had puppies or kittens that need a good home

a stray dog

một con chó đi lạc be stray: (of animals normally kept as pets) away from home and lost; having no home stray dogs perhaps taking in a stray dog or cat for companionship is understandable but anyone who spends a small fortune on a dumb animal could obviously for a far better purpose Her reluctance to talk to the press was quite understandable. His reaction is understandable in the circumstances. The instructions must be understandable to those who are using the system for the first time. I wasn't surprised at her response, it was perfectly understandable. an understandable attitude/concern You've got to tell a story to three-year-olds in a way that's understandable to them. Her actions are understandable when you consider how badly she was treated.

servant

người hầu ​ a person who works in another person's house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them a domestic servant a faithful/devoted/trusted servant They treat their mother like a servant. servant to sb She was working as a servant to the Smith family. servant of sb one of the servants of the king of Persia His father's family lived in a big house with servants. She has servants to do all her work for her.

be negligible

of very little importance or size and not worth considering =insignificant The cost was negligible. a negligible effect/impact/amount the money spend to take care of them is negligible The difference between the two products is negligible. My knowledge of German is negligible. The effect on sales was negligible. negligible effect/impact The rise in the minimum wage will have a negligible effect on jobs. negligible growth/improvement The economy had begun to crawl out of four years of negligible growth.

western

phương tây connected with the west part of the world, especially Europe and North America it is all part of western cultural imperialism and status-seeking Western art the Western world western Europe California and other western states In the 1800s, thousands of homesteaders settled on the prairies of the western US. The Rockies are a mountain range in the western USA. The western edge of the desert is home to many rare species of plants. He was an officer on the western front.

be docile

quiet and easy to control when they become used to be handled, they are very docile a docile child/horse/temperament They have a big dog, but he's real friendly and docile. The once docile population has finally risen up against the ruthless regime.

birthday present

quà sinh nhật a thing that you give to somebody as a gift What can I get him for a birthday present? Christmas/wedding presents I want to give you a little present. as a present He gave her the painting as a present. present for somebody We have a present for you. I still need to buy a present for my boyfriend. present from somebody That dress was a present from my sister. i remember the first cat I got and the cat was a birthday present

the process of aging

quá trình lão hóa

creature

sinh vật, loài vật a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around, such as an animal respect for all living creatures alien/strange/mythical creatures octopuses and other sea creatures The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. Rainforests are filled with amazing creatures. Don't all living creatures have certain rights? Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived.

be faithful (to sb/sth)

staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief SYNONYM loyal His faithful old dog accompanied him everywhere he went. a faithful servant/friend/dog She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. She has been a faithful employee for 30 years. The band has a very large and faithful British following. Jim was a faithful, loving and considerate husband. That dog has been a faithful companion to me for ten years, and I will miss him dearly. The two women have been faithful friends ever since they met at university. I've been a faithful fan of the programme for as long as I can remember and never miss an episode.

all at once

suddenly and unexpectedly: All at once there was a loud crashing sound.All at once she lost her temper. all together; at the same time SYNONYM simultaneously I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. and the change in attitude came upon us all at once, and son very affluent young urban family felt the need to flaunt its new wealth

shot

sự chích ngừa a small amount of a drug that is put into your body using a syringe; injection with a needle =injection a flu shot (= to protect you against flu) a shot of morphine The doctor gave him a shot of cortisone.

metabolism

sự trao đổi chất ​the chemical processes in living things that change food, etc. into energy and materials for growth The body's metabolism is slowed down by extreme cold. Exercise is supposed to speed up your metabolism; due to their low metabolism, they can go for weeks without eating Exercise is supposed to speed up your metabolism.

fascinate sb

to attract or interest sb very much China has always fascinated me. It was a question that had fascinated him since he was a boy. The private lives of movie stars never fail to fascinate. snakes fascinate me, the bigger the better Science has always fascinated me. Anything to do with airplanes and flying fascinates him. The children were fascinated by the story.

bond (with sb)

to develop or create a relationship of trust with sb Mothers who are depressed sometimes fail to bond with their children. The aim was to bond the group into a closely-knit team. The hospital gives mothers no quiet private time in which to bond with their babies. The puppy and his master bonded quickly. we bonded immediately

break sth down (into)

to divide sth into parts in order to analyse it or make it easier to do; to separate, or to separate something, into smaller parts: It's easier to handle the job if you break it down into several specific assignments. Can you break down our expenses by month and by region? The data breaks down into three main categories. Break your expenditure down into bills, food and other. Each lesson is broken down into several units. Expenditure on the project breaks down as follows: wages $10m, plant $4m, raw materials $5m. the world breaks down into Cat People and Dog People

identify

to find or discover sb/sth identify sb/sth First of all we must identify the problem areas. Scientists have identified the gene responsible for the disease. As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. to identify a need/factor/source/cause identify what, which, etc... They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. The research will be used to identify training needs. You need to identify your priorities.

be better off

to have more money than you had in the past or more money than most other people: OPPOSITE be worse off (than sb/sth) Obviously we're better off now that we're both working. When his parents died, he found himself $100,000 better off (= he had $100,000 more than before). Families will be better off under the new law. Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off.

go off

to leave a place and go somewhere else, especially in order to do sth She's gone off on holiday with Tony. She went off to get a drink.\ kids go off to college, get married, move away from home

handle sth

to lift, pick sth up and touch, hold, or move it with your hands: Always wash your hands before handling food. Please don't handle the vases - they're very fragile. Please handle the old photographs carefully. Staff are trained and equipped to handle hazardous materials. Our cat hates being handled. The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.'

resemble sb/sth

to look like or be similar to another person or thing She closely resembles her sister. So many hotels resemble each other. The plant resembles grass in appearance. to look like or be like someone or something: You resemble your mother very closely. After the earthquake, the city resembled a battlefield. That actor really resembles my brother-in-law. The finished model should resemble the one in the picture. The twins resembled each other more strongly when they were young. Several of the women resemble one another closely enough to be sisters.

be false

wrong; not correct or true all of the things that most people think are true about snakes are actually quite false A whale is a fish. True or false? Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. She gave false information to the insurance company. He used a false name to get the job. His career was ruined by false accusations. This claim is simply false.

do you think people with pets make good neighbors?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng những người có thú cưng làm hàng xóm tốt?

do you think pets are better off than some people?

Bạn có nghĩ rằng thú cưng có nhiều tiền hơn một số người?

bedding

Chăn ra gối đệm; ổ rơm cho súc vật the sheets and covers that you put on a bed, and often also the mattress and the pillows; the covers on a bed, or the dry grass, straw ., that an animal sleeps on The new recruits at the army base were lined up to pick up their bedding. they still need shot and bedding The new recruits at the army base were lined up to pick up their bedding.

She lives alone and often feels lonely.

Cô ấy sống một mình và thường cảm thấy cô đơn.

if you were living on vacation, what would you do with your pets? Would you leave them at home, take them with you, or do something else with them?

Nếu bạn đang sống trong kỳ nghỉ, bạn sẽ làm gì với thú cưng của mình? Bạn sẽ để chúng ở nhà, mang chúng theo bạn, hoặc làm một cái gì đó khác với chúng?

dog

I took the dog for a walk. I'm just going to walk the dog. Stray dogs roamed the streets at night. dog walkers/owners dog food/biscuits a dog and its puppies A labrador is a breed of dog. my pet dog wild dogs We could hear dogs barking in the distance. I grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it out of the room. A dog lay under the table, gnawing on a bone. Steve's gone out to walk the dogs.

break up ( with sb)

If a marriage breaks up or two people in a romantic relationship break up, their marriage or their relationship ends: families may break up through divorce, or the process of aging Jenny and George have broken up. She's just broken up with her boyfriend. I was consoling Liz on having broken up with her boyfriend. Their marriage broke up as a result of long separations. She had a string of lovers before her marriage finally broke up. He got into serious debt after his marriage broke up. She met her second husband not long after her first marriage broke up. Their marriage has broken up.

be left over (from something)

If an amount of money or food is left over, it remains when the rest has been used or eaten: There was lots of food left- over. How much will we have left over once we've paid all the suppliers?.

be eager to please

They're eager to please (= wanting to be helpful). dogs are always friendly and eager to please

why are more and more people becoming pet owners?

Tại sao ngày càng có nhiều người trở thành chủ vật nuôi?

how much do pets cost, in your estimation? is that too much?

Vật nuôi giá bao nhiêu, trong ước tính của bạn? đó là quá nhiều?

bird

a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly: caged/wild birds Most birds lay eggs in the spring. Penguins and ostriches are flightless birds (= they cannot fly). We watched a flock of birds fly over the field. The poor bird couldn't fly because it had a broken wing. We were woken early by the sound of the birds singing. The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air. a bird's nest with two eggs in it a species of bird A small bird flew down. The birds migrate in September. Birds were singing in the trees. The area has a wealth of bird life. More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection.

away from home

xa nhà ​away from a person's own house, flat, etc. He works away from home during the week. I don't want to be away from home for too long. Her job means she's away from home for weeks at a time.

fuss about sth

a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves: i don't see what all the fuss about pets is about She made such a fuss when Richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse! I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss. I grant that it must have been upsetting but even so I think she made a bit of a fuss. Why are they suddenly making a fuss about this (= becoming excited about it)? i can't think what's got into him. He doesn't usually make such a fuss. It's all a fuss about nothing. I don't see what the fuss is about - he seems like a fairly ordinary-looking guy to me. I'm sorry for making such a fuss about the noise. She made a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane. We tried to arrange a ceremony with as little fuss as possible. He kicked up a tremendous fuss about having to wait. God, he's such a drama queen! I've never seen such a fuss. Let's see what all the fuss is about. She learned to make good food without too much fuss. I hated all that fuss and bother. without fuss He does what he's told without any fuss. We'd like a quiet wedding without any fuss. fuss over something All that fuss over a few pounds! fuss about something It was all a fuss about nothing. It's a very ordinary movie—I don't know what all the fuss is about (= why other people think it is so good). Steve kicks up a fuss every time I even suggest seeing you.

chore

a task that you do regularly doing the household/domestic chores I'll go shopping when I've done my chores (= done the jobs in or around the house). By the time he'd finished all the household chores it was mid-afternoon. I find writing reports a real chore (= very boring).thirty years ago, almost no one have a pet cat or dog, almost farmers may have had animals around to hunt mice or help with the chores

sight

a thing that you see or can see; sth that is in someone's view: Roadside stalls are a common sight in the city. It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. The gardens were a beautiful sight to behold in the twilight. don't let the children out of your sight. Keep your bags in sight. The flowers at the annual flower show were a beautiful sight. You should always keep sight of your bags (= have them where you can see them) while you're at the airport. The child laughed at the sight of (= when she saw) the new toy. I don't dare let the children out of my sight (= go where I cannot see them) at the park. The police officer was hidden out of sight (= where he could not be seen) behind a tree. The castle came into sight (= started to be able to be seen) as we went round a bend in the road. We're looking for a house which is within sight of (= from which it is possible to see) the mountains. figurative After three years of campaigning, the end is finally in sight (= will happen soon) for Jon. I caught sight of (= saw for a moment) my former teacher while I was out shopping today, but she turned a corner and I lost sight of (= could no longer see) her. "Do you know David Wilson?" "I haven't met him, but I know him by sight (= I recognize him, but do not know him)." informal She hated/loathed the sight of (= hated) her former husband. informal They used to be very good friends, but now they can't bear/stand the sight of (= hate) each other. The question seemed easy at first sight (= when they first saw it), but when the students tried to answer it, they discovered how difficult it was.

cat

a tin of cat food I have a cat called Bo. a pet/domestic cat a stray/feral cat I usually feed the neighbour's cat while she's away. She's always chasing cats out of the garden to protect her precious birds. The cat purred as I stroked its fur.

be dumb

be stupid That was a pretty dumb thing to do. If the police question you, act dumb (= pretend you do not know anything). In her early movies she played a dumb blonde. Are they brave or just dumb? What a dumb idea!

veterinarian

bác sĩ thú y ​a person who has been trained in the science of animal medicine, whose job is to treat animals who are sick or injured we have to feed them several times and take them to a veterinarian when they get sick. And they live better, more comfortable lives than they do Consult your veterinarian if your cat is still not eating. He is the chief veterinarian for the zoo and deals with all kinds and sizes of animals.

what is your favorite pet do you like?

bạn thích thú cưng nào?

comrade

bạn, đồng chí a friend or other person that you work with, especially as soldiers during a war old friends are transferred elsewhere or gain new interests and comrades They were old army comrades. After 20 years he reunited with comrades from his army unit. Many of his comrades were killed in the battle.

all of a sudden

bất thình lình, đột nhiên quickly and unexpectedly It seemed to happen all of a sudden - I felt dizzy and I just collapsed. All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. All of a sudden we heard a loud noise.

be due to sb/sth

caused by sb/sth; because of sb/sth The team's success was largely due to her efforts. He argues that climate change is mainly due to the actions of industrialized countries. This increase is due in part to the strong economy. Most of the problems were due to human error. The delay to the flight was due to the fact that there was ice on the runway. The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom. The bus was delayed due to heavy snow.

take sb in

cho ai ở nhờ ​to allow sb to stay in your home to take in lodgers He was homeless, so we took him in.

rub

to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it rub something He sat up on the hard bunk and rubbed his eyes. She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily. She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. rub something + adv./prep. He rubbed a hand wearily over his eyes. rub something/yourself with something Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting. rub something/yourself against something The cat rubbed itself against my legs. rub at something I rubbed at the stain on the cloth. He rubbed (at) the stain on his trousers and made it worse. rub against something Animals had been rubbing against the trees. rub something/yourself + adj. Rub the surface smooth. She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. rub + noun I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood. She gently rubbed the ointment in. First rub the baking tray well with butter. She was rubbing her hands (together) at the thought of winning. The branches rubbed against each other in the wind. My new shoes are rubbing (against/on my toe) and now I've got blisters. She rubbed sun lotion over her entire body. With the back of his hand, he rubbed the stubble on his chin. He rubbed his hand despairingly over his face.

be left-over from sth

to remain when all that is needed has been used There was lots of food left over. left- over kitten scraps will often be sufficient and healthy too

flaunt sth

to show sth you are proud of to other people, in order to impress them He did not believe in flaunting his wealth. She openly flaunted her affair with the senator. openly flaunting their wealth He's got a lot of money but he doesn't flaunt it. Flavio was flaunting his tan in a pair of white trunks. You go to the mall and you see fourteen-year-old kids flaunting money their parents give them.

​fawn (on/over sb)

to try to please sb by praising them or paying them too much attention that is not sincere, in order to get a positive reaction: the way some people fawn over stupid animals make me sick- they treat them with more affection than they do their own children He seemed unaware of the girl's fawning admiration. Why is everybody fawning over him as if he were a national hero? I hate waiters who fawn over you.

roam (sth)

to walk or travel around an area without any definite aim or direction SYNONYM wander The sheep are allowed to roam freely on this land. Ramblers are calling for the right to roam (= the freedom to walk in open countryside) to be extended. to roam the countryside/the streets After the bars close, gangs of youths roam the city streets. She roamed around America for a year, working in bars and restaurants. Our dog just likes to roam.

companionship

tình bạn the pleasant feeling that you have when you have a friendly relationship with somebody and are not alone They meet at the club for companionship and advice. She had only her cat for companionship. She had never had any close companionship with another woman. for an extremely small investment, we can get a lifetime of love and companionship

affection (for sb/sth)

tình cảm the feeling of liking or loving sb/sth very much and caring about them though they are not as obvious as most pets, they truly do show affection to the humans who care for them She felt no affection for the child. He had a deep affection for his aunt. Pets should be treated with affection. Harriet felt great affection for him. Children need lots of love and affection. He didn't show his wife any affection. She was held in deep affection by all her students. Mr Darcy's affection for his sister I have a great affection for New York.

except (for)

used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true = apart from We work every day except Sunday. They all came except Matt. I had nothing on except for my socks. I've finished apart from the last question. The museum is open daily except Monday(s). It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen. There is nothing to indicate the building's past, except (for) the fireplace. She won't eat anything except chicken nuggets and chips. The soldiers slept at night, except for one who stayed awake to keep watch. not including; but not: It's cool and quiet everywhere except (for) the kitchen. Everyone is here except Peter. The twins look exactly alike except (that) one is slightly taller. The deserted town is silent, except when wind rustles the weeds or bangs a door. When I say I didn't like the Midwest, I except Chicago. Our offices are open Monday through Friday except on national holidays. be excepted from sth Materials used in farming are excepted from sales and use tax. excepting sth Virtually all new restaurants in the region are smoke free, excepting those connected to a bar. He works until nine o'clock every evening, and that's quite apart from the work he does over the weekend. Apart from the salary/Salary apart, it's not a bad job. Apart from you and me/You and me apart, I don't think there was anyone there under 30.

merely

used meaning 'only' or 'simply' to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying It is not merely a job, but a way of life. He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway. I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired. I didn't say that you had to go - I merely suggested that you might want to go. She didn't reply - she merely smiled that insinuating smile. The medicine won't cure her - it merely stops the pain. I merely said that I was tired. These columns have no function and are merely decorative.

be dry

used to describe something that has no water or other liquid in, on, or around it; not wet or sticky; without water or moisture # be wet Is my shirt dry yet? Store onions in a cool dry place. I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry. Some plants grow better in dry soil. When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). I hung his wet trousers on the radiator, but they're not dry yet. These plants grow well in dry soil/a dry climate. This cake's a bit dry - I think I left it in the oven for too long. We collected dry twigs to start the fire.

for starters

used to emphasize the first of a list of reasons, opinions, etc., or to say what happens first some of them cost almost a week's pay to buy. And that's just for starters There are a number of problems—for starters, where is the money coming from? The winners will be flown to Paris—and that's just for starters. Try this exercise for starters. "Why did you decide not to go to the concert?" "Well, for starters, the tickets were ridiculously expensive." You have to put down a $500 deposit, and that's just for starters.

draw picture

vẽ tranh you draw beautifully. draw something to draw a picture/map/diagram She drew a house. a crudely drawn child's face draw something with something He drew a circle in the sand with a stick.