Vocabulary for Examination 2 - Lexico-Grammar

INDEBTED (to sb for sth) (a)

Biết ơn. e.g: The Thompsons have helped us a lot in the hard times - we do feel INDEBTED TO them FOR their great support. (DEBT) Synonyms: - GRATEFUL TO SB FOR STH

TAKE STH IN (at sth) (phrv) (of clothes)

Bó đồ. e.g: Those trousers are far too big. Why don't you have them TAKE IN? Antonyms: - LET STH OUT

INCRIMINATE (v)

Bắt tội; gán tội. e.g: He claimed that the drugs had been planted to INCRIMINATE him. (CRIME) Synonyms: - SET SB UP

APPREHEND (v)

Bắt. e.g: Everyone was relieved to learn that the murderer has finally been APPREHENDED by the police. Not "Handcuff". Synonyms: - ARREST

CRITICALLY ILL (a)

Bệnh rất nặng. e.g: My mother was CRITICALLY ILL last summer but, fortunately, is now making a slow but steady recovery.

BUY INTO STH (phrv)

Bị "nhiễm". e.g: You don't BUY INTO all this nonsense, do you? (Completely believe in sth)

Be TAKEN TO STH (phrv)

Bị ghiền. e.g: Fiona's really TAKEN TO TENNIS and she's stopped going to the swimming pool.

Be TEMPERED WITH (idm)

Bị nóng máy. e.g: Check the apparatus carefully to make sure it has not been TEMPERED WITH.

PERJURY (n) (of law)

Bội tín; tội khai man. e.g: He was found guilty of having lied when giving evidence in court and as a result, was sentenced to two years imprisonment for PERJURY.

AFFORD (v)

Cho; cung cấp. e.g: A special feature of the room is the huge picture window which AFFORDS a splendid view of the Quantock hills.

SEE ABOUT STH (phrv)

Chuẩn bị làm gì đó. e.g: - I must SEE ABOUT lunch. - You should see about getting your hair cut/getting your roof fixed.

COURSE OF ACTION (n)

Chuỗi hành động. e.g: Now that we've identified the problem, we must decide on an appropriate COURSE OF ACTION.

TIE SB DOWN (phrv)

Chói buộc, ràng buộc. e.g: Owning an animal can really TIE YOU DOWN.

Non-extinct (a)

Chưa bị tuyệt chủng, đang sống, = LIVING. e.g: he ostrich egg is the largest egg of any NON-EXTINCT bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the hummingbird.

ADDICTION (n)

Chất gây nghiện. e.g: Cigarettes, coffee, alcohol and other ADDICTIONS are known to have an adverse influence upon human health. (ADD)

It AMOUNTS TO the same thing.

Chẳng có gì khác cả. e.g: Although technically speaking he wasn't sacked, it AMOUNTS TO the same thing.

THERE'S NOTHING TO IT

Chẳng nhằm nhò gì cả, = VERY EASY. e.g: 'I heard rollerblading was really difficult.' 'Nah, there's nothing to it.'

RADIOACTIVE (a)

Chứa phóng xạ. e.g: Radium was one million times more RADIOACTIVE than its parent uranium. (ACT)

A FLY IN THE OINTMENT (idm)

Con sâu làm rầu nồi canh. e.g: I like my new job; the only FLY IN THE OINTMENT is the fact that I have to work every other weekend. Ointment (n) Thuốc mỡ.

FIERY DEBATE (n)

Cuộc tranh luận nảy lửa. e.g: Retirement ages for men and women are currently at the center of a FIERY DEBATE.

RUN ALONGSIDE STH (phrv)

Cùng vận hành với. e.g: A new programme will RUN ALONGSIDE the existing campaign, according to councilor Black.

BEAM (v) (at sb)

Cười hiền hậu. e.g: The old lady BEAMED AT them kindly when she saw them enter her shop. (Smile with pleasure)

PUT SB ON THE DEFENSE (idm)

Cảnh giác, đề phòng. e.g: Their warnings about the recent robbery PUT HER ON THE DEFENSE.

TOUGH (a) (of meat)

Dai. e.g: I can't eat this meat. It's too TOUGH.

PACK STH AWAY (phrv)

Dỡ, = DISMANTLE. e.g: The scouts PACKED AWAY their tents and left the camping ground.

CONTRIVED (a)

Giả tạo. e.g: I didn't like that movie because the storyline seemed CONTRIVED. (Artificial and difficult to believe)

CIRCUMSTANCE (n)

Hoàn cảnh. e.g: The meeting has been cancelled due to CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. (= tình huống nằm ngoài tầm kiểm soát)

Hold it TO the fire.

Hơ gần ngọn lửa.

PORTRAY (v)

Khắc họa, miêu tả, = DEPICT. e.g: Prehistoric caves art PORTRAYED/DEPICTED animals in motion.

Cry out in pain (idm)

Kêu la thảm thiết, = YELP. e.g: Veterinarians usually give dogs an anesthetic so that they don't CRY OUT IN PAIN/YELP.

CONTAIN (v)

Kìm chế; hạn chế, = CONTROL. e.g: Government forces have failed to CONTAIN the rebellion.

MILL AROUND (phrv)

Loanh quanh. e.g: Journalists were MILLING AROUND the house, waiting to interview the star.

BLISSFULLY UNAWARE (of sth) (idm)

May mà không biết. e.g: Fortunately, her parents were BLISSFULLY UNAWARE OF what was going on.

SEIZE UP (phrv)

Ngừng hoạt động. e.g: If you never put oil in your engine, it will SEIZE UP. Synonyms: - STOP - BREAK DOWN

RAKE OVER STH (phrv)

Nói về chuyện cũ, người cũ. e.g: There is no point in continually RAKING OVER past relationships. (To keep talking or thinking about an unpleasant event or experience)

MONEYWISE (adv)

Nói về tiền. e.g: MONEYWISE, of course, I'm much better off than I used to be. (As concerns money; in terms of money)

Do sth ON IMPULSE (idm)

Nông nổi. e.g: Fred bought his car ON IMPULSE, quickly and without thinking.

Demolish (v)

Phá hủy, phá sập, = RAZE/Destroy/Pull down/Knock down. e.g: - The old utilities building was DEMOLISHED/RAZED and a new high-rise took its place. - The village was RAZED TO THE GROUND. - The woodland was RAZED by fire.

Be OVER THE WORSE (idm)

Sóng gió quá rồi. e.g: 'Relax', said Henry. 'We're OVER THE WORST now.'

Captive (n)

Sự bắt giữ. TAKEN CAPTIVE = HELD PRISONER: Bắt làm tù binh; bỏ tù. e.g: Several members of the royal family have been HELD PRISONER/TAKEN CAPTIVE in the Tower of London.

OVERSIGHT (n)

Sự vô ý. e.g: Because of an unfortunate OVERSIGHT, your order was not dispatched by the date requested.

SMALL TALK

TRIVIAL CONVERSATION.

ACCEPT/TAKE STH ON FAITH (idm)

Tin tưởng, = BELIEVE. e.g: We'll have to TAKE what he says ON FAITH.

DESTRUCTIVENESS (n)

Tính chất phá hoại. e.g: Some groups of football fans have reputation for DESTRUCTIVENESS. (DESTROY)

Intrude (v) [On/Upon/Into]

Xen ngang, cắt ngang; can thiệp (cuộc nói chuyện), = BE IN THE WAY/Interrupt/Break in on/Cut in on/Chime in with/Chip in with/Jump in at. e.g: - It is very discourteous to INTRUDE/BE IN THE WAY during someone's conversation. - Legislation to stop newspapers from INTRUDING ON people's private lives. - The sound of the telephone INTRUDED INTO his dreams.

DETHRONE (v)

Xoán ngôi. e.g: The world champion was DETHRONED by a younger Russian challenger. (THRONE)

INVASION OF PRIVACY (idm)

Xâm phạm đời tư. e.g: Do you think paparazzi's taking photos of celebrities is an INVASION OF PRIVACY.

SOMETHING OF SURPRISE (idm)

Điều ngạc nhiên. e.g: It was SOMETHING OF SURPRISE to Andrew that he got the job. [Learn this by heart]

Light FADES

Đèn MỜ.

PREDOMINANCE (n)

Ưu thế. e.g: Cenozoic saw the marked PREDOMINANCE of mammals that would ultimately become man's ancestors. (DOMINATE) Cenozoic (n) Đại Tân sinh.

PREFERENTIAL (a)

Ưu ái, ưu tiên. e.g: Nobody in this class will be given PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT; if you're good, you have to prove it.

MANIFESTATION (n)

Biểu hiện rõ nét. e.g: The competition he set up for young musicians is another MANIFESTATION of his life-long support for the arts.

PICKET (v)

Biểu tình. e.g: Farmers decided to PICKET outside Ministry of Agriculture in protest against the cut in subsidies.

VOICE (v)

Bày tỏ. e.g: The magistrate VOICED his disapproval of the young man's behavior. Synonyms: - EXPRESS Magistrate (v) Thẩm phán.

Blizzard (n)

Bão tuyết (lớn), = SEVERE SNOWSTORM. e.g: SEVERE SNOWSTORMS/BLIZZARDS cause power failures in the Northeast every winter.

A SPEEDY RECOVERY (n)

Bình phục nhanh chóng. e.g: All Jane's friends visited her in hospital to wish her a SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Regularly (adv)

Bình thường, ~ NORMALLY. e.g: The gold depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky REGULARLY/NORMALLY contains more than $6 billion.

Routine (a)

Bình thường; nhàm, = USUAL; BORING. e.g: - An appendectomy is a ROUTINE/USUAL operation. - When your life becomes too ROUTINE, you need to take risks. That is what I think.

EQUAL (n)

Bình đẳng. e.g: - We all wish to be TREATED AS EQUALS. - Ánh Viên has no equal.

NIP STH IN THE BUD (idm)

Bóp chết từ trong trứng nước. e.g: - Their friendship was NIPPED IN THE BUD before it could develope. - Many serious illnesses can be nipped in the bud if they are detected early enough. - It's important to nip this kind of bullying in the bud. Nip (v) Kẹp Bud (n) Nụ (hoa/lá)

FORAY (n) (of showbiz) [INTO STH]

Bước lấn sân. e.g: - The Spears is about to make her first FORAY INTO the entertainment industry. - The company's first FORAY INTO the computer market. (An attempt to become involved in a different activity or profession)

ILL-GOTTEN (a)

Bất chính; phi pháp. e.g: He deposited his ILL-GOTTEN gains in foreign bank accounts. (GET)

IRRESPECTIVE OF STH (adv)

Bất kể. e.g: Please remember to keep a copy for yourself as we cannot return copies, IRRESPECTIVE OF whether ot not they are published. Synonyms: - REGARDLESS OF STH

Do sth OUT OF THE BLUE (idm)

Bất ngờ. e.g: It was such a shock to receive a letter like that OUT OF THE BLUE. Synonyms: - UNEXPECTEDLY - ALL OF A SUDDEN - ADVENTITIOUSLY

Be IN DIRE STRAITS (idm)

Bần cùng quẫn túng. e.g: Since their father's death, they have been IN DIRE STRAITS.

Elect sb TO sth (v)

Bầu cử. e.g: It is time once again to elect an officer TO that position.

HAVE/HAVE GOT TOO MUCH/A LOT ON YOUR PLATE (idm) (of others)

Bận ngập đầu. e.g: I don't want to burden my daughter with my problems; she's GOT TOO MUCH HAVE ON HER PLATE.

REBOUND ON SB (phrv)

Bật ngược lại. e.g: - We are trying to find the solution to the problem of poverty, but what you suggested may REBOUND ON the poorest family. - His continual demands for sympathy rebounded on him because his friends finally stopped listening.

Compulsory (a)

Bắt buộc, = REQUIRED. e.g: Primary education in the U.S is COMPULSORY/REQUIRED.

TAKE SB OFF (phrv)

Bắt chước, làm trò hề. e.g: - We couldn't help laughing when he TOOK OFF his teacher so well. - She is good at taking off people.

CATCH ON (phrv)

Bắt kịp thời đại, = BECOME POPULAR. e.g: That style looks so old-fashioned; I don't think clothes like that will ever CATCH ON.

GO ABOUT STH (phrv)

Bắt đầu. e.g: We have to GO ABOUT our work right now, or we won't finish it on time. Synonyms: - SET ABOUT DOING STH - GET DOWN TO DOING STH - START/BEGIN/COMMENCE

AMNESIA (n)

Bệnh mất trí nhớ. e.g: In some cases of AMNESIA, the loss may may be limited to a single incident, whereas in other cases it may be so inclusive as to involve everything about an individual's life.

COME/BE UNDER FIRE (idm)

Bị la mắng. e.g: Many of his best photographs of conflict were taken when he was actually UNDER FIRE Synonyms: - COME IN FOR CRITICISM

STEW IN YOUR OWN JUICE (idm)

Bị mặc xác. e.g: - Let Ella STEW IN HER OWN self-centered, neurotic JUICE. - John has such a terrible temper. When he got mad at us, we just let him go away and stew in his own juice. After John stewed in his own juice for a while, he decided to come back and apologize to us. (To be left alone to suffer one's anger or disappointment)

Ostracized (a)

Bị tẩy chay, = SHUNNED. e.g: - John's unsportsmanlike behavior caused him to be OSTRACIZED/SHUNNED by the other members of the country club. - He was OSTRACIZED by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike. - The regime risks being OSTRACIZED by the international community.

NEGLECT YOUR DUTY (idm)

Bỏ bê trách nhiệm. e.g: The first thing for all of you to remember is that NEGLECTING YOUR DUTIES may result in an instant dismissal.

DISUSED (a)

Bỏ hoang. e.g: The goods were stored in a DISUSED cinema. Synonyms: - ABANDONED - DESERTED - DILAPIDATED - RUN DOWN

PASS STH UP (phrv)

Bỏ qua. e.g: "Are you going to take that job in Toronto?" "No, I decided to PASS IT UP because I don't want to relocate".

SKIP BREAKFAST (idm)

Bỏ ăn sáng. e.g: You should not SKIP BREAKFAST because the first meal provides you with energy for the morning.

Mystified (a) [By]

Bối rối, lúng túng = PERPLEXED/Confused/Baffled. e.g: - He was MYSTIFIED/PERPLEXED by the look on the stranger's face. - A PERPLEXED expression. (= biểu hiện lúng túng) - She looked PERPLEXED.

Noise gets FAINTER

Bớt ồn. e.g: The noise got FAINTER as the car disappeared into the distance.

BRINK OF COLLAPSE (idm)

Bờ vực sụp đổ. e.g: Poor management brought the company to THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE.

IN THAT (conj)

Bởi vì. e.g: - The more expensive carpet is a good chance IN THAT it will last longer. - This research is important in that it confirms the link between aggression and alcohol. Synonyms: - SEEING THAT - BECAUSE - FOR - SINCE

IN LIGHT OF STH (conj)

Bởi vì. e.g: IN LIGHT OF that dynamic, departmental recommendations against using pepper spray on nonviolent arrests may be needed. Synonyms: - BECAUSE OF - ON ACCOUNT OF - BY VIRTUE OF - BY RIGHT OF - BY REASON OF - IN VIEW OF - OWING TO - DUE TO - FOR

BESET (v)

Bủa vây. e.g: We are conscious that sleeplessness usually BESETS those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety, or depression.

INTERCEDE (v) (WITH sth)

Can thiệp. e.g: The professor INTERCEDED WITH the review board on my behalf. Synonyms: - INTERFERE WITH STH - INTERVENE IN STH (To use your influence to persuade someone in authority to forgive another person, or save this person from punishment)

RELEASE A STATEMENT (idm)

Cho ra đời một tuyên bố. e.g: The minister has RELEASED A STATEMENT explaining the reasons for his resignation.

PRESENT (v)

Cho rằng, = SHOW/INDICATE. e.g: Your argument PRESENTED that Britain is still a great power, but it is no longer the case.

PUT STH DOWN TO STH (phrv)

Cho rằng. e.g: Mom was in a bad mood, but I PUT IT DOWN TO the fact that she was very tired. Synonyms: - ASSUME - RECKON/THINK

LEAVE SB WELL-PROVIDED FOR (v)

Chu cấp đầy đủ. e.g: When he died, he LEFT his family WELL-PROVIDED FOR.

Poignant (a)

Chua cay; thấm thía. e.g: - The film is a POIGNANT reminder of life in small town America in the 1960s. - It is especially poignant that he died on the day before the wedding. - The photograph awakens poignant memories of happier days.

BOIL DOWN TO STH (phrv)

Chung quy là. e.g: - Unfortunately, it all BOILS DOWN TO whether can afford it. - This problem boils down to one thing - lack of money.

AN AUTHORITY ON STH (n)

Chuyên gia về. e.g: William is AN AUTHORITY ON medieval tapestries. Synonyms: - AN EXPERT AT STH

Specialized (a)

Chuyên môn, chuyên ngành, CHUYÊN BIỆT, = DISTINCT. e.g: A nurse practitioner has training in a SPECIALIZED/DISTINCT area of medicine.

DOMAIN (n)

Chuyên môn; lĩnh vực yêu thích. e.g: Legal matters are not my DOMAIN - you will have to consult a lawyer. (An area of interest or an area over which a person has control)

Prescribed (a)

Chuẩn; theo quy định, = CERTAIN. PRESCRIBE (v) Quy định. e.g: - Weight lifting is the gymnastic sport of lifting weights in a PRESCRIBED/CERTAIN manner. - The PRESCRIBED form must be completed and returned to this office. - Police regulations PRESCRIBE that an officer's number must be clearly visible. - The syllabus PRESCRIBE precisely which books should be studied

SHOOT OFF (phrv)

Chuồn biến. e.g: The policeman SHOT OFF before anyone could stop him. Synonyms: - CLEAR OFF - DASH

CLEAR OFF (phrv)

Chuồn thẳng. e.g: The bully CLEARED OFF when he saw the teacher approaching.

SEQUENCE (n)

Chuỗi. [Learn this by heart] e.g: We had a SEQUENCE of temporary teachers before the school hired a permanent one.

TAKE LEAVE (of sb/sth) (idm)

Chào tạm biệt, = SAY GOODBYE. e.g: With a nod and a smile, she TOOK LEAVE OF her friends.

PADDLE ON (phrv)

Chèo (thuyền/xuồng/ván lướt) e.g: The shark attacked him while he was PADDLING ON his surfboard.

OVERINDULGE (v) (in sth)

Chìm đắm vô độ. e.g: After a year of OVERINDULGING himself IN drinking, he now suffers from nervous breakdown. (INDULGE)

Go aground (phrv) (of ships)

Chìm, = BE WRECKED. e.g: - The boat WENT AGROUND/WAS WRECKED in the storm and regrettably all of the passengers were not saved. - They plan to refloat the ship now AGROUND on the island of Stroma.

UNDERCOOKED (a) (of food)

Chưa chín. e.g: Eating that meat could be dangerous. It looks UNDERCOOKED to me.

RUN AROUND LIKE CHICKENS (idm)

Chạy lung tung. e.g: The kids had too much sugar today. They are RUNNING AROUND LIKE CHICKENS with their heads cut off.

DASH (v)

Chạy như điên. e.g: When I realized that I'd left my homework at home, I quickly DASHED back to get it.

MAKE A BEELINE FOR STH (idm)

Chạy thẳng tới. e.g: Karen MADE A BEELINE FOR the post-office because she had an important letter to post. Synonyms: - MAKE A DASH FOR STH - DASH FOR STH

FLEE THE SCENE (idm)

Chạy trốn khỏi hiện trường. e.g: After they vandalizing the school, the teenagers FLED THE SCENE.

MAKE FOR STH (phrv)

Chạy ào ra, = DASH FOR STH. e.g: When he realized the police had spotted him, the man MADE FOR the exit as quickly as possible.

TRICKLE DOWN (phrv)

Chảy tỏng tỏng. e.g: The rain TRICKLED DOWN slowly under his coat collar, making him feel thoroughly damp and miserable.

PILE UP (phrv)

Chất đống. e.g: I'd better get down to my duties or else my work will start to PILE UP and I will have to stay in the office after hours.

GRIND TO A HALT/STANDSTILL (idm)

Chậm dần. e.g: - The old bus slowly GROUND TO A HALT outside the school. - If we don't do something soon, the industry could grind to a halt (= stop operating). Grin - Ground - Ground

PLOD AWAY (at sth) (phrv)

Chậm rãi mà làm. e.g: Keep PLODDING AWAY and you'll finish your novel eventually. (To work slowly and continuously, but without imagination, enthusiasm, or interest)

Be BURST AT THE SEAMS (idm)

Chật cứng, = FULL. e.g: Phil's got so many books - his room is BURSTING AT THE SEAMS.

DIE OUT (phrv)

Chết dần theo thời gian. e.g: The enthusiasm for the plan has DIED OUT.

PASS ON (phrv)

Chết. e.g: How many people PASSED ON in the storm a few days ago? Synonyms: - DIE - PASS AWAY

HAVE A GO AT SB (idm)

Chỉ trích, = CRITICIZE. e.g: Some people HAD A GO AT us for it, which made us very angry.

SOLDIER ON (phrv)

Chịu khó. e.g: I know it's a pretty boring routine, but you'll just have to SOLDIER ON for a moment.

SETTLE FOR STH (phrv)

Chịu thiệt thòi. e.g: Being the world champions they weren't going to SETTLE FOR a draw with a team from the Third Division. (To accept or agree to something, or to decide to have something, although it is not exactly what you want or it is not the best)

STAND UP TO STH (phrv)

Chịu đựng, chịu được, = WITHSTAND. e.g: A washing machine of this type will certainly STAND UP TO normal domestic use.

EXASPERATE (v)

Chọc tức, = ANNOY. e.g: The children's bad hehavior in class EXASPERATED their teacher BEYOND ENDURANCE. (= quá sức chịu đựng)

Proprietor (n)

Chủ sở hữu, = OWNER. e.g: - OWNERS/PROPRIETORS should be sure that their insurance will replace all of their merchandise. - NEWSPAPER PROPRIETOR. - Enquiries must be made to the PROPRIETOR.

CONTAIN AN ELEMENT OF RISK (idm)

Chứa đựng yếu tố mạo hiểm. e.g: Any business venture CONTAINS AN ELEMENT OF RISK.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS (n) (always plural)

Chứng chỉ, bằng cấp học vấn. e.g: Their decision on whether I get the job or not will mostly be based on my ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS. Press credentials (n) Chứng chỉ nhà báo.

Amnesia (n)

Chứng mất trí nhớ, = LAPSE OF MEMORY. e.g: In some cases of AMNESIA/LAPSE OF MEMORY the loss may be limited to a single incident, whereas in other cases it may be so inclusive as to involve everything about an individual's life.

BEAR TESTIMONY/WITNESS TO STH (idm)

Chứng thực. e.g: - Numerous awards on his wall BEAR TESTIMONY TO his great success. - She BORE WITNESS to his diligence and intelligent. (Say something is true)

Dagger (n)

Con dao, = KNIFE. e.g: The KNIFE that is displayed in the museum is more than one thousand years old and was a gift to the president of the United States from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Stream (n)

Con suối, = SMALL RIVER. e.g: - The wagonmaster decided to ford the STREAM/SMALL RIVER. - FORD THE STREAM/RIVER: Vượt suối/vượt sông.

TORRENTIAL (a)

Cuồn cuộn. e.g: Black clouds came and sheets of TORRENTIAL rain poured onto the parched landscape. (TORRENT)

COOKING DEMONSTRATION (n)

Cuộc biểu diễn nấu ăn. e.g: There is a COOKING DEMONSTRATION by the famous chef, Martin Yen, this evening at the television studio.

A CABINET RESHUFFLE (n)

Cuộc cải tổ Nội các. e.g: The Prime Minister is considering a CABINET RESHUFFLE.

CANDID TALK (n)

Cuộc nói chuyện thẳng thắn. e.g: Bill and Mary resolved their problem after her brother got them to sit down and have a CANDID TALK with each other.

INSIGHT (n) [INTO sth]

Cái nhìn sâu sắc. e.g: This book gives fascinating INSIGHTS INTO wildlife of the jungle.

Blow (n)

Cái đụng đầu, gõ đầu, = BUMP. e.g: - Jane suffered A LIGHT BLOW/BUMP on her head as she got out of the car. - The two men were EXCHANG BLOWS. - He LANDED A BLOW on Hill's nose.

Bicker (v) [About/Over]

Cãi lộn, = QUARREL (about unimportant things). e.g: - In the play "Who is afraid of Virginia Woolf?" a woman and her husband spend most of their time QUARRELING/BICKERING. - The children are always BICKERING ABOUT something or other. - Whenever the phone rings they BICKER OVER who must answer it.

Be AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS (idm)

Cãi nhau như chó với mèo. e.g: It's uncomfortale at home at the moment because my two flatmates, Tom and Dick, are AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS all the time. Synonyms: - JUMP DOWN YOUR THROAT

Be NOWHERE NEAR STH (idm) [AS... AS STH]

Còn lâu; còn xa. e.g: - As far as Adam is concerned, he is NOWHERE NEAR so good at swimming as his sister is. - The house was nowhere near the beach. - It's nowhere near time for us to leave yet. - I'm nowhere near FINISHING the book - I'm only half-way through it.

MAKE THE BEST OF A BAD JOB (idm)

Còn nước còn tát. e.g: We've lost everything. Still, there's no point in complaining.

COME UP (phrv)

Có chỗ, = BECOME AVAILABLE. e.g: We'll let you know if any vacancies COME UP.

COME INTO FORCE (phrv)

Có hiệu lực. e.g: The new law on dropping litter COMES INTO FORCE next month. Synonyms: - TAKE EFFECT - COME INTO EFFECT

HAVE A FLAIR FOR STH (idm)

Có khiếu. e.g: She doesn't HAVE much of A FLAIR FOR arrange flowers.

INCLINE (v)

Có khuynh hướng, = TEND. e.g: In making remarks, he INCLINED to understatement.

STAND TO REASON (idm)

Có lý. e.g: It STANDS TO REASON that you can't simply say sorry and hope everything will be normal again. Synonyms: - MAKE SENSE

Be ON HAND (idm)

Có mặt, = PRESENT. e.g: Just say you need me and I am ON HAND.

RUN IN THE FAMILY (idm)

Có sẵn trong máu. e.g: They both have red hair - it RUNS IN THE FAMILY. Synonyms: - RUN IN YOUR BLOOD

READY-MADE (a)

Có sẵn. e.g: The rain gave us a READY-MADE excuse to stay at home. (MAKE)

DIRIGIBLE (a)

Có thể điều khiển. e.g: The dream of a navigable, or DIRIGIBLE, balloon can be traced to the 18th century. (Able to be guided or steered)

HAVE A GIFT FOR STH (idm)

Có tài thiên bẩm. e.g: Mozart composed music when he was still a child. He HAD A GREAT GIFT FOR IT. Synonyms: - HAVE AN APTITUDE FOR STH

HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR SB (idm)

Có tình thương. e.g: He HAD A SOFT SPOT FOR his niece and thoroughly spoil her. Synonyms: - HAVE FEELINGS/AFFECTIONS FOR SB

HAVE THE PASSION FOR STH (idm)

Có đam mê. e.g: She has HAD A PASSION FOR solving puzzles.

Communal (a)

Công cộng, = SOCIAL/Shared. e.g: - In colonial times in early America, a popular type of SOCIAL/COMMUNAL gathering was the quilting bee. - A COMMUNAL KITCHEN/GARDEN etc. - As a student he tried COMMUNAL LIVING for a few years. (= sống chung, như trong kí túc xá)

Avowed (a)

Công khai, = PUBLIC. e.g: - From the first, President Reagan's AVOWED ATTENTION was to change the course of the American economy. - AVOWED ATTENTION/AIM/OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE. - An AVOWED ATHEIST.

GIVE SB CREDIT FOR STH (idm)

Công nhận. e.g: Sean wasn't GIVEN ANY CREDIT FOR doing all the illustrations. Synonyms: - ACKNOWLEDGE

STEADY JOB/WORK (idm)

Công việc ổn định, = PERMANENT JOB/WORK. e.g: I prefer a STEADY JOB with a basic salary.

At a time (idm)

Cùng một lúc, = AT ONCE/Simultaneously. e.g: A female mosquito produces between 100 and 300 eggs AT A TIME and up to 3,000 eggs during her lifetime.

Do sth AT A TIME (idm)

Cùng một lúc. e.g: The readers were only allowed to borrow three books AT A TIME when they go to the library.

An UTTER SHOCK (idm)

Cú sốc hoàn toàn. e.g: The news of his sister's death came as AN UTTER SHOCK to him.

Live in somewhere (phrv)

Cư trú, cư ngụ, = RESIDE IN/Dwell in. e.g: - One must LIVE IN/RESIDE IN the United States five years in order to apply for citizenship. - He returned to Britain in 1939, having RESIDED ABROAD for many years.

GRIN (v)

Cười toe toét. e.g: Jerkins! Yes you GRINNING at the back of the class. If you find this whole episode so funny, why don't you come up to the front and explain to everyone exactly why!

HYPE STH UP (phrv)

Cường điệu; thổi phồng. e.g: They HYPED UP that movie so much. It's bound to be a letdown. Synonyms: - EXAGGERATE - MAKE UP

DEPLETED (a)

Cạn kiệt. e.g: Because so much wheat has been sold to other countries, local supplies are DEPLETED.

IMPEDE (v)

Cản trở. e.g: - Although he'shy, it certainly hasn't IMPEDED his career in any way. - Work on the building was impeded by severe weather. - A number of practical difficulties impeded the process. - In what ways did economic factors impede progress? Synonyms: - HAMPER - HINDER

Be ON THE ALERT (for sth) (idm)

Cảnh giác. e.g: It is essential to be ON THE ALERT FOR any signs of movement in the undergrowth since there are poisonous snakes in the area. Synonyms: - Be CAREFUL - Be CAUTIOUS

TAKE UP ARMS (idm)

Cầm vũ khí chiến đấu. e.g: Many able-bodied young men were required to leave their families and TAKE UP ARMS during the Japanese occupation.

Required (a)

Cần thiết, = NECESSARY. e.g: A two-thirds majority in Congress is REQUIRED/NECESSARY if a bill is to become law.

CUT STH BACK (by %) (phrv)

Cắt giảm. e.g: The factory has CUT BACK it work force BY 50%. Synonyms: - CUT STH DOWN TO %

CUT OFF (phrv)

Cắt hẳn. CUT DOWN: Cắt giảm.

PULL YOUR SOCKS UP (idm)

Cố gắng hơn nữa. e.g: PULL YOUR SOCKS UP or you won't pass the exam. (To make more effort because you're not good enough)

Be AT PAINS to do sth (idm)

Cố gắng hết sức. e.g: I was AT PAINS to make it clear that I wasn't blaming either of them. Syonyms: - TAKE/GO TO GREAT PAINS to do sth - GO TO GREAT LENGTHS to do sth - ENDEAVOR to do sth - TRY/DO YOUR BEST/DAMNEDEST do to sth

STICK WITH IT (phrv)

Cố gắng. e.g: - I know studying for a PhD is hard, but I think you should STICK WITH IT. - Things are hard at the moment, but if we stick with it, they are bound to get better. (To continue doing something although it is difficult)

OPEN UP (phrv)

Cởi mở. e.g: Christina felt that she was among friends so she OPENED UP a little.

That might DO THE TRICK (idm)

Cứ thế là ăn tiền đấy. e.g: - Put some oil on that tight nut; that MIGHT DO THE TRICK. - This sauce needs a bit of flavour - I know, some lemon juice should/ought to do the trick. (If something does the trick, it has the necessary or wanted effect)

SO BE IT (exc)

Cứ vậy đi. e.g: If we have to break the rules, then SO BE IT.

Be HIGHLY INFLEXIBLE (idm)

Cực kì thiếu linh hoạt. e.g: Barter is a system of exchange that is terribly inefficient and HIGHLY INFLEXIBLE.

Sole (a)

Duy nhất, = ONLY. SOLE PURPOSE: Mục đích duy nhất. e.g: - Mr.Jacob's SOLE/ONLY OBJECTIVE is to make his firm a Fortune 500 company. - The SOLE SURVIVING member of the family. - SOLE REASON.

PERSONABLE (a)

Duyên dáng. e.g: Because she is so PERSONABLE she is well-liked by many people. Perpetual (a) Không ngừng. Petulant (a) Nóng nảy.

PULL A FACE (idm)

Dài mặt; buồn thườn thượt. e.g: Marie PULLED A FACE when I told her we were cabbage for dinner.

PUT IN (phrv)

Dành ra. e.g: The first volume took me a couple of years during which I seldom PUT IN less than fifteen hours of work daily.

GAIT (n)

Dáng đi. e.g: What do you mean when we talk about "someone's GAIT"? (Their way of walking)

BLOW SB OFF (phrv)

Dè bỉu. e.g: Kara is acting like a snob lately. Yesterday, she completely BLEW ME OFF. (To treat sb as unimportant)

Detect (v)

Dò tìm, xác định, = DETERMINE. e.g: The barometer is used by weather forecasters to DETECT/DETERMINE changes in air pressure.

TRAIN OF THOUGHTS (n)

Dòng tư tưởng. e.g: The telephone rang and interrupted my TRAIN OF THOUGHTS.

Be THROUGH NO FAULT OF YOUR OWN (idm)

Dù không phải là lỗi của mình. e.g: - He lost his job THROUGH NO FAULT OF HIS OWN. - Through no fault of his own, he spent a week locked up in jail.

GO THROUGH STH (phrv)

Dùng nhiều. e.g: - He manages to GET THROUGH his monthly salary in a couple of weeks. - We got through a fortune while we were in New York!

UNDAUNTED (a)

Dũng cảm, = BRAVE. e.g: The soldiers seemed UNDAUNTED as they prepared for the battle.

Hint (n)

Dấu hiệu (sth you don't say directly), CLUE. e.g: - Has John given you any CLUE/HINT of what he would like for his birthday? - He gave A BROAD HINT (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring. - Should I DROP A HINT (= give a hint) to Matt?

ACQUIRE A TASTE (for sth) (v)

Dần dần thích. e.g: I like seafood but I have never managed to ACQUIRE A TASTE FOR oysters. AN ACQUIRED TASTE: something that you dislike at first, but that you start to like after you have tried it a few times. e.g: Olives are AN ACQUIRED TASTE.

MAKE FOR STH (phrv)

Dẫn tới. e.g: - Constant arguing doesn't MAKE FOR a happy marriage. - Having faster computers would make for a more efficient system. Synonyms: - RESULT IN - LEAD TO

PLAIN/SMOOTH SAILING (idm)

Dễ dàng. e.g: The company became a worldwide success, but it hadn't been PLAIN SAILING. (Easy and without problems)

A STROKE OF LUCK (n)

Dịp may bất ngờ. e.g: It was A STROKE OF LUCK that Jane was available when the job came up. A stroke of genius: Thông minh đột xuất.

SLACKEN (v)

Dịu bớt. e.g: It has rained for four days without SLACKENING. (= letting up) Synonyms: - ABATE - WEAKEN

BOUNTIFUL (a)

Dồi dào. e.g: Mother Nature has provided the island with a BOUNTIFUL supply of natural resources.

EXCRUCIATING (a)

Dở tệ. e.g: The film was pretty bad, wasn't it? - Yes, it was EXCRUCIATING. (Very painful or bad)

Conclusively (adv)

Dứt khoát, = DECISIVELY/Once and for all. e.g: The question of why prehistoric animals became extinct has not been CONCLUSIVELY/DECISIVELY answered.

PULL OUT OF STH (phrv)

Dừng. e.g: - The team had to PULL OUT OF the competition because of injuries. - They've pulled out of the deal. (To stop being involved in an activity or agreement)

Tentative (a)

Dự kiến, = UNCERTAIN. e.g: - We made a TENTATIVE ARRANGEMENT to meet on Friday. - TENTATIVE CONCLUSIONS. - I'm taking the first TENTATIVE STEPS towards fitness.

TENTATIVE (a)

Dự kiến. e.g: The Baileys have made TENTATIVE PLANS for a vacation in August; nothing is certain yet.

Be AT LENGTH (idm)

For a long time. e.g: My cousin talked AT LENGTH about his recent holiday and bored everyone to death.

PRECOCIOUS (a)

Già trước tuổi. e.g: Her young daughter is really PRECOCIOUS; one would think she's twice her age. ( A precocious child behaves as if they are much older than they are)

AN OLD HAND (idm)

Già đời. e.g: In the Old West, cowboys were OLD HANDS AT controlling cattle. (Someone very experienced in sth) Synonyms: - GOOD AT STH/EXPERIENCED IN STH - EXPERT AT STH - AUTHORITY ON STH

Affluent (a)

Giàu có, khá giả, = WEALTHY/Rich/Of means/Privileged. e.g: - Doctors of medicine are among the most WEALTHY/AFFLUENT members of American society. - AFFLUENT Western countries. - A very AFFLUENT neighborhood.

Fictitious (a)

Giả mạo, = FALSE. e.g: - The spy used a FICTITIOUS/FALSE name while dealing with the enemy. - All the places and characters in my novel are FICTITIOUS. - The account he gives of his childhood is FICTITIOUS. #GENUINE.

IRON OUT (phrv)

Giải quyết rắc rối, = SOLVE. e.g: "Did Stacey ever complete her project?" "She's almost finished. She's just had a few minor problems to IRON OUT".

Disperse (v)

Giải tán; tản ra, = SCATTER. e.g: - The protesting crowd DISPERSED after the rally. - The fog began to DISPERSE.

EXTERNALIZE (v)

Giải tỏa. e.g: - His worries about losing his job were EXTERNALIZED in angry outbursts at home. - You have to learn to externalize your anger. (Give external existence or form to sth) Antonyms: - INTERNALIZE: Giữ ở trong lòng. e.g: Many women tend to INTERNALIZE their anxiety and distress.

Relieve (v)

Giảm bớt, = ALLEVIATE. e.g: - Regular use of this cream will help to RELIEVE/ALLEVIATE the rough, dry condition of your skin. - Efforts to RELIEVE POVERTY. (= xóa đói giảm nghèo) - To RELIEVE CONGESTION. (= giảm ùn tắc giao thông)

DROP STH OFF (phrv)

Giảm giá; giảm. e.g: - Has the advertising agency DROPPED OFFF the new promotional material yet? I need it by this afternoon. - The demand for mobile phones shows no signs of dropping off. ( If the amount, number, or quality of something drops off, it becomes less)

Cut down (on sth) (phrv)

Giảm thiểu, = DECREASE. e.g: Since the research studies have shown a relationship between cancer and cigarette smoking, many people have CUT DOWN ON/DECREASED the cigarettes they smoke.

SPARE SB STH (v)

Giấu; không cho biết. e.g: You can SPARE me the details: I don't want to know all about your arguments with your boss.

KEEP STH TO YOURSELF (idm)

Giữ bí mật. e.g: I would be grateful if you KEPT the news TO YOURSELF. Do not tell anyone about it. (To keep sth secret)

HANG ON TIGHT (phrv)

Giữ chặt. e.g: When you're riding on the back of a motorbike, you need to HANG ON TIGHT. (To continue to hold onto sth)

HAVE/HOLD A MONOPOLY (idm) (over sth)

Giữ độc quyền. e.g: Our company HAS A MONOPOLY OVER importing these chemicals.

PERIPATETIC (a)

Going from place to place, for example in order to work. e.g: He is a PERIPATETIC teacher. I mean he is a teacher who works in different schools and travels between them.

PUT A STRAIN ON STH (idm)

Gây ra căng thẳng. e.g: - The overcrowded living conditions PUT A HEAVY STRAIN ON the family. - Since she returned to live here, Grandma has put a lot of strain on our family.

STRIKE A NUISANCE (v)

Gây ra mớ hỗn độn. e.g: The transport STRIKES A REAL NUISANCE, which will make it very difficult to me to go to work.

BRING STH ON (phrv)

Gây ra, = CAUSE/RENDER. e.g: I can't eat seafood because it BRINGS ON allergic reactions.

GIVE RISE TO STH (idm)

Gây ra. e.g: Mr. Henson's bitter comments on the management's mistakes GAVE RISE TO the conflict which as already lasted for four months. Synonyms: - CAUSE - INFLICT - RENDER - BRING AROUND/ABOUT

INSPIRE (v)

Gây ra. e.g: Perhaps no creature on land or sea INSPIRES so much terror as The Great White Shark. (Make sb have a particular feeling or reaction)

DROP A BOMBSHELL (to sb) (idm)

Gây xôn xao (dư luận). e.g: She DROPPED A BOMBSHELL about her secret marriage to her varsity mate.

Do sth TO THE THE DETRIMENT OF STH (idm)

Gây ảnh hưởng tới. e.g: - She was very involved with sports at college, to the detriment of (= harming) her studies. - He was engrossed in his job to the detriment of his health.

Do sth AT/ON SHORT NOTICE (idm)

Gấp gáp; vội. e.g: Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston AT SHORT NOTICE.

Be AT CLOSE QUARTERS/RANGE (idm)

Gần ngay trước mắt; sát vách. e.g: ALthough the antique table looked nice from across the room, AT CLOSE QUARTERS you could see how damaged it was.

Barely (adv)

Gần như không, = HARDLY/Rarely. e.g: The change in population distribution was BARELY/HARDLY noticeable to the demographers conducting the study.

Practically (adv)

Gần như, = VIRTUALLY/Almost. e.g: After the bottom fell out of the market, he was VIRTUALLY/PRACTICALLY bankrupt.

Be IN A FIX (idm)

Gặp khó khăn. e.g: Every time she is IN A FIX, she rings her father and asks for help.

CALL SB UP (phrv)

Gọi đi lính. e.g: When they CALLED ME UP, I had to report to the nearest barack.

Insinuate (v)

Gợi ý, ẩn ý, ám chỉ = SUGGEST (indirectly)/Imply. e.g: She didn't say much, but her tone of voice INSINUATED more. - The article INSINUATE that he was having an affair with his friend's wife. - What are you trying to INSINUATE?

Despatch/Dispatch (v)

Gửi đi, chuyển đi. e.g: It was imperative that the letter be DESPATCHED by 5 o'clock in order to arrive early the next morning. Synonyms: - SEND - DELIVER

Wish sb MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY (idm)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to sb. e.g: We couldn't stay long, so we only wished Mark MANY HAPPY RETURNS for his birthday and hurried to the airport.

HAVE YOUR NAME IN PRINT (idm)

Have your name printed in a book, newspaper, etc. e.g: It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name IN PRINT.

LONG-STANDING (a)

Having existed for a long time. e.g: I am never free on Tuesday evening as I have a LONG-STANDING arrangement to go to the cinema with you.

CATCH ON (TO STH) (phrv)

Hiểu. e.g: It took the parents a long time to CATCH ON TO their children's games. Synonyms: - LATCH ON TO STH - UNDERSTAND - COMPREHEND - GRASP

Be OUT OF TUNE (idm) (of singing/playing notes)

Hiệu âm sai, hiệu chỉnh sai. e.g: We can't use this piano because it is OUT OF TUNE. It needs preparing. (Singing or playing notes that are at the wrong pitch (= level) or that do not agree with others being sung or played) Antonyms: - IN TUNE

FLAWLESS (a)

Hoàn hảo, = PERFECT. e.g: The little boy has displayed an amazing musical maturity, together with a virtually FLAWLESS technique. (FLAW)

CARRY STH OVER (till/to sth) (phrv)

Hoãn lại, dời lại. e.g: The unpaid bills will be CARRIED OVER TO next month's account. Synonyms: - DELAY - DEFER

NUDGE (v)

Huých bằng cùi chỏ. e.g: The girl NUDGED her friend with her elbow to draw her attention to what was happening.

CONTRABAND (n)

Hàng buôn lậu. e.g: The abandoned warehouse was used by smugglers to hide CONTRABAND. Spoil (n) Chiến lợi phẩm. Fodder (n) Thức ăn tổng hợp.

Yearly (a)

Hàng năm, = ANNUAL. e.g: The YEARLY/ANNUAL growth of the gross national product is often used as an indicator of a nation's economy.

THE FOREFRONT (n)

Hàng đầu; đi đầu. e.g: This company took us IN THE FOREFRONT of modern technology research. (The most noticeable or important position) - She was one of the politicians at/in the forefront of the campaign to free the prisoners. - His team are at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines.

Misconduct (n)

Hành vi sai trái, sai phạm, KHIẾM NHÃ = IMPROPRIETY. e.g: - He was fired because of his MISCONDUCT/IMPROPRIETY at the office party. - A doctor accused of GROSS MISCONDUCT. (=very serious misconduct) - There was no evidence of IMPROPRIETY. - Accusations of FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETY. - He said that he would resign his post if the public felt he had ENGAGED IN IMPROPRIETIES.

REJOICE (v)

Hân hoan. e.g: The soldiers REJOICED when they heard that the war was over. Gladden (v) Make sb happy.

Form (v)

Hình thành, = MAKE. e.g: When calcium carbonate crystallizes from a solution, limestone is FORMED/MADE.

Snapshot (n)

Hình ảnh, = PHOTO. e.g: Jan took many SNAPSHOTS/PHOTOS while on vacation in Europe.

Congenial (a) [To]

Hòa đồng; phù hợp= PLEASANT/Sociable/SUITABLE. e.g: - Joyce is loved by all her friends because she is very CONGENIAL/PLEASANT. - A CONGENIAL colleague. - A situation that was CONGENIAL TO the expression of nationalist opinions. - His studies in Leiden PROVED CONGENIAL to him. - A CONGENIAL working environment.

Bald (a)

Hói, = HAIRLESS. e.g: The American bald eagle is not really BALD/HAIRLESS in the usual sense.

INTERMARRIAGE (n)

Hôn nhân khác chủng. e.g: The INTERMARRIAGES between blacks and whites are more and more common. (MARRY) (Marriage between people who are from different social groups, races, or religions, or who are from the same family)

SCARE SB OFF (phrv)

Hù té đái. e.g: You shouldn't have sent Sebastian that Valentine's card. I think you've SCARED HIM OFF.

Be DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR (idm)

Hư hại không thể sửa chữa, = IRREPARABLE. e.g: When I got my case back, it had been DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.

POINT TO STH (idm)

Hướng ra; nhìn ra. e.g: If you walk along this lane you will see the signpost POINTING TO the beach.

Course (n)

Hướng, = DIRECTION. e.g: - From the first, President Reagan's avowed intention was to CHANGE THE COURSE/DIRECTION of the American economy. - CHANGE COURSE. - The plan was ON/OFF COURSE.

HAVE A SWEET TOOTH (idm)

Hảo ngọt. e.g: Li has A SWEET TOOTH; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream - anything which is sweet.

Do sth ON IMPULSE (idm)

Hấp tấp; nổi hứng. e.g: If you act ON IMPULSE, you risk making mistakes. (Because you suddenly want to, although you haven't planned to)

TO/FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES (adv)

Hầu hết, hầu như; thực tế. e.g: - It's my car in name only. TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES, it belongs to my son. - For all intents and purposes, the project is completed. (In all the most important ways) Synonyms: - ALMOST/VIRTUALLY - PRACTICALLY

NEXT TO NOTHING (adv, n)

Hầu như chẳng có gì cả. e.g: - I like that painting you bought. Did it cost much? "No, the artist sold it for NEXT TO NOTHING". (= cho không) - This car's worth next to nothing. It's full of rust. (Almost nothing)

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (n)

Hệ hô hấp e.g: The lungs belong to the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

SPIN-OFF (n)

Hệ quả. e.g: One of the unexpected SPIN-OFFS of the course was the forming of some really close friendships. (SPIN)

ASK AFTER SB (phrv)

Hỏi thăm sức khỏe. e.g: - I saw Ben in the town this morning and he ASKED AFTER you. - Tell you father I ask after him. (To ask about sb's health)

PICK YOUR BRAINS (idm) (on sth)

Hỏi xin ý kiến. e.g: Could I PICK YOUR BRAINS ON the subject before the meeting?

DOMINEERING (a)

Hống hách. e.g: She found him arrogant and DOMINEERING. (DOMINATE)

RESPITE (n) (from sth)

Hồi sức. e.g: The tablets brought temporary RESPITE FROM the excruciating pain.

CARRY SB AWAY/BE CARRIED AWAY (by sth) (phrv)

Hớp hồn/Bị hớp hồn. e.g: The singer's performance was so exciting that many of his fans were CARRIED AWAY WITH. "Don't get too carried away" - Đừng giận quá mất khôn - GODFATHER.

APATHETIC (a) (about sth)

Hờ hững, = INDIFFERENT. e.g: - Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too APATHETIC to protest. - Young people today are so apathetic about politics.

SULK (v)

Hờn dỗi. e.g: Ann is rather childish and tends to SULK if she can't have what she wants.

COMMIT YOURSELF TO DOING STH (idm)

Hứa. e.g: John has COMMITED HIMSELF TO LOOKING after the baby tomorrow.

BE IN FOR STH (phrv)

Hứng chịu. e.g: If I'm late for work again, I'll BE IN FOR a severe warning form my boss. Synonyms: - COME IN FOR STH

EXHILARATED (a)

Hứng thú, = STIMULATED/EXCITED. e.g: The gymnast's exercise made her felt EXHILARATED/STIMULATED. (Happy and excited)

COME IN HANDY/USEFUL (idm)

Hữu ích. e.g: I think those tools may COME IN HANDY.

SERVE A PURPOSE (idm)

Hữu ích. e.g: We don't need a bigger suitcase. This one should SERVE ITS PURPOSE right.

CREEP UP ON SB (idm) (of feeling)

If a feeling or state creeps up on you, you start to experience it so gradually that you do not realize it. e.g: Tiredness can easily CREEP UP ON you while you're driving.

GROW ON SB (phrv)

If something grows on you, you gradually start to like it. e.g: I didn't like that song when I first heard it, but it's GROWN ON me.

Be IN GOOD FAITH (idm)

If something is done IN GOOD FAITH , it is done sincerely and honestly. e.g: Don't be angry with Sue. All that she did was IN GOOD FAITH.

DIE AWAY (phrv)

If something, especially a sound, dies away, it gradually becomes reduced until it stops existing or disappears. e.g: The sound of his footsteps gradually died away.

ANSWERABLE (a)

If you are answerable to someone, you have to explain your actions to them because they have the main control and responsibility. e.g: John works completely independently - he is ANSWERABLE TO no one but himself. (ANSWER)

Do sth BY THE SKIN OF YOUR TEETH (idm)

If you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just manage to do it. e.g: He passed the test BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH. (= with very little margin)

THROW STH UP (phrv)

If you throw up your job, you choose to leave it or stop doing it. e.g: He THREW UP his studies when he was offered a well-paid sales job.

HANKER AFTER STH (phrv)

Khao khát. e.g: - He still HANKERS AFTER a brilliant job in a nice office in the new building in Nguyen Hue Street. - What did you hanker after most when you were in prison? (To have a strong wish for something, especially if you cannot or should not have it)

PAY SB A COMPLIMENT (idm) (on sth)

Khen ngợi. e.g: The injury PAID her compliments ON her excellent knowledge of the subject. FISH FOR a compliment.

PAT SB/YOURSELF ON THE BACK (idm)

Khen; "Tự sướng". e.g: "I finally finished collecting all the materials I need to write my report.". "Great, but don't be too quick to PAT YOURSELF ON THE PAT". You still have to write the report then word-process it."

Be ON ASSIGNMENT (phrv)

Khi đang làm nhiệm vụ. e.g: Both journalists were killed terrorists whilst ON ASSIGNMENT in Colombia.

RENDER (v)

Khiến cho. e.g: - His rudeness rendered me speechless. - New technology has rendered my old computer obsolete. Synonyms: - MAKE

Induce (v)

Khiến, gây ra, = CAUSE. e.g: - In certain types of poisoning, immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty water in order to INDUCE/CAUSE vomiting. - Drugs which INDUCE sleep/ A sleep-INDUCED drug. (= thuốc có tác dụng phụ gây ngủ)

NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE (n)

Kho lưu trữ báo. e.g: You are bound to find information on the stock market crash of 1987 in the NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES.

MARK STH OUT (phrv)

Khoanh vùng. e.g: The area of the investigation was roped off and MARKED OUT with luminous tape. (To show the shape or position of something by drawing a line around it)

Be GETTING ON FOR sth (phrv)

Khoảng; độ; tầm. e.g: - I don't know how old he is but he must be GETTING ON FOR 70. - It was getting on for midnight.

THE PUBLIC SECTOR (n)

Khu vực công hữu. e.g: Too many people work in THE PUBLIC SECTOR in this country, in my opinion. Antonyms: - THE PRIVATE SECTOR: Khu vực tư nhân

LOCALITY (n)

Khu vực; nơi. e.g: Many new houses are being built in this LOCALITY. (A particular area)

THE SMALL HOURS (n)

Khuya. (Từ 12h đêm đến khi Mặt trời mọc) e.g: I must get to bed early tonight, I sat up till THE SMALL HOURS to finish that report.

SPUR (v) (sb on to sth)

Khuyến khích, thúc đẩy. e.g: The painter said that early failure had only SPURRED HIM ON TO greater efforts. Synonyms: - ENCOURAGE - EGG SB ON STH

HOARSE (a)

Khàn. e.g: My throat infection left me very HOARSE and make talking difficult.

YOUNGISH (a)

Khá trẻ. e.g: She had grey hair and a YOUNGISH-looking face. (YOUNG) (Fairly young)

TAKE LIBERTIES WITH STH (idm)

Khác biệt; bị chỉnh sửa. e.g: The movie TOOK considerable LIBERTIES WITH the novel that it is based on. (To change something, especially a piece of writing, in a way that people disagree with)

VET (v)

Khám xét. e.g: All the applicants for the post are thoroughly VETTED for their suitability. Synonyms: - EXAMINE - SCRUTINIZE

EMISSION (n)

Khí thải. e.g: The factory's EMISSIONS proved to be dangerous, so the authorities closed it down.

Goad on (phrv)

Khích lệ, động viên, = ENCOURAGE. e.g: - The boxers were GOADED ON by the shrieking crowd. - She was GOADED ON by fierce ambition.

RATTY (a)

Khó chịu, cáu kỉnh = IRRITABLE. e.g: You'd better not tease Samantha when she's tired. You know how RATTY she is!

Be NOT A PATCH ON STH (idm) (UK)

Không "ngon" bằng. e.g: - The second film is NOT A PATCH ON the first. - This new washing machine isn't a patch on our old one.

KNOW NO BOUNDS (idm)

Không có giới hạn. e.g: Fiona's enthusiasm for natural history KNOWS NO BOUNDS. Synonyms: - THE SKY IS THE LIMIT

DEVOID (a) (OF sth)

Không có. e.g: He is a heartless person and is completely DEVOID OF feelings.

INEQUITABLE (a)

Không công bằng, = UNFAIR/UNJUST. e.g: The British regarded the colonies as a source of revenue and began to impose INEQUITABLE taxes on them. (EQUITY)

DISALLOW A GOAL (idm)

Không công nhận bàn thắng. e.g: The referee DISALLOWED THE GOAL because of a previous infringement.

NOT IN THE LEAST (adv)

Không một chút nào, = NOT ANY WAY. e.g: For my part, it doesn't interest me IN THE LEAST whether you keep this money or give it away.

Be OUT OF PLACE (idm) (of thing)

Không phù hợp; không đúng chỗ. e.g: The new painting looks a bit OUT OF PLACE in our living room, don't you think? Antonyms: - IN PLACE

NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA (idm)

Không phải sở thích. e.g: I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're NOT really MY CUP OF TEA.

Irreparable (a)

Không thể khắc phục, = IRRECOVERABLE/Cannot be repaired. e.g: The tornado caused IRREPARABLE/IRRECOVERABLE DAMAGE to the Florida citrus crop. - To CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE/HARM to your health. - Her death is an IRREPARABLE LOSS. (= mất mát không thể bù đắp). - IRRECOVERABLE COSTS.

IMPERCEPTIBLY (adv)

Không thể nhìn thấy. e.g: As climate cooled gradually, almost IMPERCEPTIBLY, most visitors continued to climb in the mountain. (PERCEPTIBLE)

Indispensable (a)

Không thể thiếu, = ESSENTIAL. e.g: - In the Navajo household, grandparents and other relatives play INDISPENSABLE/ESSENTIAL roles in raising the children. - Cars have become an INDISPENSABLE part of our lives. - A good dictionary is INDISPENSABLE FOR learning a foreign language.

Be PASSED OVER FOR PROMOTION (idm)

Không được thăng quan tiến chức. e.g: Tom has been PASSED OVER FOR PROMOTION in favor of a younger man.

INSUFFICIENT (a)

Không đủ, = NOT ENOUGH. e.g: There is INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE to bring changes against the man.

NOT TAKE KINDLY TO STH/TO DOING STH (idm)

Không ưa. e.g: - I don't TAKE KINDLY TO BEING disobeyed. That's a warning. - After years of being looked after by his mother, he didn't take kindly to being told to cook for himself.

SUBSERVIENT (a) (to sb)

Khúm núm, quỵ lụy; khép lép. e.g: In your country, are children largely SUBSERVIENT TO their parents?

PUT OUT FEELERS (idm)

Khảo sát ý kiến. e.g: I believe it is best to PUT OUT FEELERS rather than pressurize my customers into buy something unsuitable.

Inhospitable (a)

Khắc nghiệt (of place/weather), = UNINVITING/Unwelcoming. e.g: - The high mountain climate is cold and INHOSPITABLE/UNINVITING - INHOSPITABLE TERRAIN/CLIMATE.

Be IN THE PINK (idm)

Khỏe mạnh, hồng hào. e.g: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet, she certainly strikes me as IN THE PINK.

SET IN (phrv)

Khởi nguồn (rắc rối). e.g: - The Great Depression SET IN following the huge and sudden fall of share prices on the US Stock Exchange in October 1929. - This rain looks as if it has set in for the rest of the day. (When something unpleasant sets in, it begins and seems likely to continue in a serious way)

Horrified (a) [When.../to do sth]

Kinh hãi; đứng người, lặng người = SHOCKED/Disgusted/Frightened. e.g: - She was HORRIFIED/SHOCKED to see the child about to cross the expressway alone. - He was HORRIFIED when he discovered the conditions in which they lived. - She gazed at him in HORRIFIED disbelief.

WORK EXPERIENCE (n)

Kinh nghiệm làm việc. e.g: I can't employ him. He doesn't have any WORK EXPERIENCE.

ECONOMICS (n)

Kinh tế học. e.g: That book looks like an advanced ECONOMICS text to me. Not "Economic/Economical/Economist"

PERSIST (v) [IN sth]

Kiên gan bền chí. e.g: She PERSISTED IN her search for the truth.

RANGER (n)

Kiểm lâm. e.g: Anyone caught shooting at the animals in the wildlife reserve will be arrested by the RANGER.

THOROUGH EXAMINATION (n)

Kiểm tra tổng quát. e.g: The doctor gave the patient a THOROUGH EXAMINATION to discover the cause of his collapse.

RUN THROUGH/OVER STH (phrv)

Kiểm tra, = EXAMINE. e.g: - The supervisor suggested RUNNING THROUGH the emergency fire procedure again. - We ran through the list, but none of the machines seemed any good.

MANNER (n)

Kiểu, = TYPE. e.g: - All MANNERS of picture postcards were on display and I had a hard time of choosing the most suitable ones. - Very little is known about the new candidate - what manner of man is he?

BLEAT (v) (of sheep)

Kêu be be. e.g: I was woken up by the sound of sheep BLEATING in the meadows.

CRY WOLF (idm)

Kêu cứu giả vờ. e.g: Keng has CRIED WOLF too often and now nobody believes a word of what he is saying. (As in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" - Cậu Bé Chăn Cừu)

PROVOKE (v)

Kích động. e.g: The new situation has PROVOKED a lot of anger and dissatisfaction.

Spectacle (n)

Kính, = GLASS/EYEGLASS (formal). e.g: - SPECTACLES/EYEGLASSES have been in use since about 1300. - A PAIR OF SPECTACLES. - A SPECTACLE CASE. (= hộp đựng kính)

Be CONFIRMED ENEMIES (idm)

Kẻ thù truyền kiếp. e.g: Ever since we quarreled in the office, Janie and I have been CONFIRMED ENEMIES. Synonyms: - ARCH-ENEMIES - SWORN ENEMIES

BREAK UP (phrv)

Kết thúc, = END. e.g: A neighbor asked for the music to be turned down and the party BROKE UP.

CULMINATE (a)

Kết thúc, = END. e.g: It had been a trying afternoon, CULMINATING at about 6 o'clock in the television breaking down.

Expectation (n)

Kỳ vọng, dự đoán, = ANTICIPATION. e.g: John was not promoted because his work did not meet the manager's EXPECTATIONS/ANTICIPATIONS.

Haphazard

LUNG TUNG, khập khễnh, bừa bộn, = UNORGANIZED. e.g: - UNORGANIZED/HAPHAZARD guessing will not raise a test score as significantly as choosing one letter as a "guess answer" for the entire examination. - The government's approach to the problem was HAPHAZARD. - The books had been piled on the shelves in a HAPHAZARD fashion.

MIGRANT WORKER (n)

Lao động nhập cư. e.g: MIGRANT/TRANSIENT WORKERS have difficulty finding steady employment.

Risk your LIFE AND LIMB (idm)

Liều mạng. e.g: What on earth made you RISK YOUR LIFE AND LIMB by driving that fast? Limb (n) (Tứ) Chi.

ENUMERATE (v)

Liệt kê; đếm. e.g: She ENUMERATED all the reasons why she wanted to leave him. (NUMBER) Synonyms: - LIST - COUNT

Fret over/about sth (phrv) (BrE)

Lo lắng, = WORRY ABOUT. e.g: Relaxation therapy teaches one not to FRET OVER/WORRY ABOUT small problems.

Be ON TENTERHOOKS (idm)

Lo lắng, bồn chồn. e.g: We were ON TENTERHOOKS all morning waiting for the telephone to ring. Synonyms: - ON PINS AND NEEDLE - NERVOUS/ANXIOUS

Be ON EDGE (idm)

Lo lắng. e.g: Colin was so ON EDGE because of his exam that he could not sit still for five minutes. Synonyms: - BE ON PINS AND NEEDLES - BE AT YOUR WITS' END - HAVE BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR STOMACH

Be AT YOUR WITS' END (idm)

Lo sốt cả ruột. e.g: When her daughter didn't come home on the last bus, Mrs. Lee was AT HER WITS' END. Synonyms: - NERVOUS/ANXIOUS - BE SITTING ON PINS AND NEEDLES

Be an authority ON sth (idm)

Là chuyên gia về. e.g: Mr. Jackson is an authority ON linear programming. Synonyms: - Be an expert AT sth

Do sth BY DINT OF STH (idm)

Là kết quả, thành quả. e.g: He become a millionaire BY DINT OF hard work and a considerable amount of luck. Synonyms: - AS A RESULT OF

Be GIVEN AS THE REASON (idm)

Là lí do mà... e.g: A computer breakdown was GIVEN AS THE REASON for the delayed dispatch of the brochures.

SET STH OUT/FORTH (phrv)

Làm cho rõ ràng. e.g: I think you need to SET OUT your ideas more clearly, so that readers don't get confused. (To make sth lucid and cogent)

DIVERT (v)

Làm chuyển hướng. e.g: Traffic is being DIVERTED from the High Street while the water main is under repair. (To cause something or someone to change direction)

UNDERMINE (v)

Làm giảm sút, = WORSEN. e.g: Financial worries gradually UNDERMINED his health and he was obliged to retire early.

PLAY STH DOWN (phrv)

Làm giảm. e.g: We need to PLAY DOWN the price of the product, which is relatively high, and focus on its quality as a selling point.

THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS (saying)

Làm gì cũng được, miễn kết quả tốt là ổn. e.g: It seems an extreme solution. But THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS. (Bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive) Synonyms: - ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR

WHET YOUR APPETITE/DESIRE (for sth) (idm)

Làm hứng thêm. e.g: A bite of chocolate cake only WHETS MY DESIRE for more.

WEAR STH DOWN (phrv)

Làm mòn. e.g: Over the centuries the feet of many visitors have WORN DOWN the steps to the castle.

DEEPEN (v)

Làm sâu sắc hơn. e.g: Movies have shown viewers other countries and DEEPENED their awareness of different life-style.

PUT SB OFF (phrv)

Làm thấy chán, làm nản. e.g: They said the blue cheese was very tasty, but the smell PUT ME OFF.

DO ALL THE DONKEY WORK (idm)

Làm việc cực khổ. e.g: You just sit in the office. You can afford to pay someone else to DO ALL THE DONKEY WORK.

Do sth AT FIRST HAND (idm)

Làm việc trực tiếp, = DIRECTLY. e.g: The President visited the area to see the devastation AT FIRST HAND.

Finish sth AT ONE GO (idm)

Làm xong một lượt. e.g: It is better for us to finish the task AT ONE GO than to let it drag on for weeks. Drag on (phrv) Kéo dài.

Do sth TO SB'S SATISFACTION (idm)

Làm đúng ý. e.g: The car was repaired but not quite TO THE OWNER'S SATISFACTION.

SEE STH THROUGH (phrv)

Làm đến cùng. e.g: Once you have started something, you have to SEE IT THROUGH to the end.

A CRIME WAVE (n)

Làn sóng tội phạm. e.g: The city is suffering from an unprecedented CRIME WAVE.

WHOLESOME (a)

Lành mạnh; tốt cho sức khỏe. e.g: - The food my mother cooks is plain but WHOLESOME. - He looks like a nice, wholesome, young man.

FURTIVE (a)

Lén lút. e.g: The teacher suspected cheating as soon as he noticed the pupil's FURTIVE glances at his classmate's paper. Synonyms: - SNEAKY

PUT ON WEIGHT (phrv)

Lên cân. e.g: I PUT ON so much WEIGHT on holiday, I'd better go on a diet.

CONDEMN (v) (AS/FOR)

Lên án. e.g: - The editor of the newspaper was CONDEMNED AS lacking integrity. - The film was condemned for its sexism.

Gaudy (n)

Lòe loẹt, = Too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste. e.g: GAUDY COLORS/CLOTHES.

RETAIN (v)

Lưu lại, giữ lại. e.g: She would always RETAIN a clear impression of the incident. (= Cô ấy luôn lưu lại một ấn tượng rõ ràng về sự việc)

BOB UP AND DOWN (phrv)

Lượn lên lượn xuống. e.g: Look at the seagulls BOBBING UP AND DOWN on the waves near the fishing boats.

Be BEHIND THE TIMES (phrv)

Lạc hậu. e.g: My parents are not interrupted in modern music. They are BEHIND THE TIMES. Synonyms: - OLD-FASHIONED - OBSOLETE (of thing) - OUTDATED (of thing)

Be OUT OF PLACE (idm) (of person)

Lạc lõng. e.g: - The boy looked uncomfortable and out of place among the adults. - I wore an evening dress to the party but everyone else was in jeans and trainers. I felt so out of place.

Be AS HARD AS NAILS (idm)

Lạnh như tiền. e.g: He's nice enough as a neighbor, but as a businessman he is AS HARD AS NAILS. Synonyms: - STONE-COLD

PULL THE WOOL OVER YOUR EYES (idm)

Lấy vải thưa che mắt thánh. e.g: You'll have to tell me the truth. Stop trying to PULL THE WOOL OVER MY EYES.

Do sth IN ROTATION (idm)

Lần lượt. e.g: The staff can't take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays IN ROTATION. (Do sth one after another)

BLEND WITH STH (phrv)

Lẫn vào, lẫn với. e.g: Modern buildings should BLEND WITH the surrounding area.

TAKE STH DOWN (phrv)

Lật đổ. e.g: The aim of the popular uprising was to TAKE DOWN the government.

BAN (n) (ON sth)

Lệnh cấm. e.g: Because of the shortage of water, there is a BAN ON the use of hope-pipes.

ITINERARY (n)

Lộ trình. e.g: The travel agency sent us a detailed ITINERARY for our journey to India. (A planned route or journey)

KNOCK STH OVER (phrv)

Lộn ngược. e.g: The little boy was continually KNOCKING OVER the ornament. (To upset, cause to overturn from an upright or normal position)

ALLEGATION (n)

Lời cáo buộc, cáo buộc. e.g: Mr. Madill stated that the ALLEGATIONS AGAINST him were unfounded. (ALLEGE) Unfounded (a) Vô căn cứ.

A BLATANT LIE (n)

Lời nói dối trắng trợn. e.g: It was a BLATANT LIE and nobody at all believed it.

COMB (v)

Lục soát. e.g: The police are COMBING the town for the missing vehicle.

RUSTY (a)

Lụt nghề; cùi. e.g: He was given French post even though his French is decidedly RUSTY. (If a skill you had is rusty, it is not now good because you have forgotten it)

CON SB INTO STH (phrv)

Lừa gạt. e.g: That sneaky real estate agent CON ME INTO selling her my house for a lot less than it was worth. Syonyms: - TRICK/CAJOLE/BEGUILE/COAX/WHEEDLE/JOCKEY SB INTO DOING STH

Crafty (a)

Ma mãnh, xảo trá, = CUNNING. e.g: - A number of animals in Aesop's fables are portrayed as being CRAFTY/CUNNING. - One of the party's CRAFTIEST political strategists. - A CUNNING LIAR. - AS CUNNING AS A FOX.

HARBOR PREJUDICE (against sb/sth)

Mang định kiến. e.g: I assure you that I HARBOR NO PREJUDICE AGAINST what you're doing.

Buy clothes OFF THE PEG/OFF THE RACK/OFF THE HOOK (idm)

Mua đồ may sẵn. e.g: Mary usually buys her clothes OFF THE PEG. It's cheaper than going to a dressmaker. Off-the-peg/Off-the-rack/Off-the-hook (a) May sẵn.

Buy clothes MADE TO MEASURE (idm)

Mua đồ may đo. e.g: - You'll need to get a suit MADE TO MEASURE. - I'm having the curtains MADE TO MEASURE. Made-to-measure (a) May đo.

Be IN THE POSITION TO PICK AND CHOOSE (idm)

Muốn làm gì thì làm. e.g: Sorry, you're not IN THE POSITION TO PICK AND CHOOSE.

BELATEDLY (adv)

Muộn màng. e.g: Henry is now BELATEDLY trying to APOLOGIZE for his behavior at the wedding. (LATE)

Phương

My BELOVED ONE.

Hue (n)

Màu, sắc, = COLOR. e.g: - A chameleon is a kind of lizard known for its ability to change HUE/COLOR. - His face took on an unhealthy WHITISH HUE. (= pale face, mặt trắng bệch)

TIP OFF (phrv)

Mách nhỏ. e.g: As the police had been TIPPED OFF about the robbery, they arrived on time to catch the criminals. (To tell sb sth secret)

To do sth IN COLD BLOOD (idm)

Máu lạnh. e.g: - The murder was carried out IN COLD BLOOD. - Lê Văn Luyện is a notorious COLD-BLOODED killer. He killed all the victims IN COLD BLOOD.

FLESH AND BLOOD (n)

Máu mủ ruột rà. e.g: "But son, you're my own FLESH AND BLOOD".

ELECTRIC SHAVER (n)

Máy cạo râu tự động. e.g: Would you like to try this ELECTRIC SHAVER?

NOT HAVE A/THE GHOST OF A CHANCE of doing sth (idm)

Méo có một chút cơ hội. e.g: Peter does NOT HAVE THE GHOST OF A CHANCE of getting promoted.

DOTE ON STH (phrv)

Mê như điếu đổ; yêu thương vô độ. e.g: Parents should never DOTE ON their children if they do not want to spoil them. (To love someone completely and believe they are perfect)

PELT DOWN (of weather) (phrv)

Mưa như trút nước. e.g: The rain was simply PELTING DOWN on the deserted street. Synonyms: - TEEM DOWN WITH RAIN - POUR DOWN WITH RAIN

GO OFF STH (phrv) (of person)

Mất hứng; thấy nản. e.g: When I was younger I wanted to be an air pilot but I soon WENT OFF THE IDEA when I realised I hated flying.

DEHUMANIZING (a)

Mất nhân tính. e.g: The lingering war in the country has brought about nothing but the DEHUMANIZING effects of poverty and squalor. (HUMAN) Lingering (a) Kéo dài.

WEAR OFF (of effect/feeling) (phrv)

Mất, hết tác dụng. e.g: the effect of the drug won't WEAR OFF until tonight.

SUSCEPTIBLE (a) (to sth)

Mẫn cảm với. e.g: People who eat an an unhealthy diet are SUSCEPTIBLE TO all kinds of illnesses and diseases.

PICK ON SB (phrv)

Mắng mỏ. e.g: It's not fair. You are always PICKING ON ME.

DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN (idm)

Mặc cả đến cùng. e.g: He was a generous friend, but as a businessman he DROVE A HARD BARGAIN.

HAUL (n)

Mẻ. e.g: Thieves got away with a HAUL of jewelry worth thousands of pounds. (A usually large amount of something that has been stolen or is illegal)

DONE IN (phrv)

Mệt lử, = TIRED. e.g: Announcing that he was totally DONE IN, Grandfather retired to bed.

Weary (a)

Mệt mỏi, = TIRED. e.g: The same questions repeated over and over soon made them WEARY/TIRED. - To GROW WEARY.

Be OUT OF SORTS (idm)

Mệt nhẹ. e.gL I felt a bit OUT OF SORTS and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.

IRONIC (a)

Mỉa mai. e.g: It is IRONIC that the Prime Minister of Justice should be accused of corruption.

UNFOLD (v) (before your eyes)

Mở ra trước mắt. e.g: The audience watched as the story UNFOLDED before their eyes.

OPINIONATED (a)

Ngoan cố; độc đoán, = DOGMATIC. e.g: Commentators on TV or the radio should try to be informative, but should avoid sounding OPINIONATED. (OPINION)

EXTRACURRICULAR (a)

Ngoại khóa. e.g: The school that Peter goes to has a number of EXTRACURRICULAR activities that take place at the end of the school. (CURRICULUM) Extracurricular activity (n) Hoạt động ngoại khóa.

SWERVE (v)

Ngoặt. e.g: When his brakes failed, his care SWERVED OVER to the other side of the road.

ORIGINAL (a)

Nguyên bản. e.g: The emerald bracelet us ORIGINAL; it's the only one of its kind in the world.

THE CIVIL SERVICE (n)

Ngành công chức. e.g: Have you considered applying for a job with THE CIVIL SERVICE. Civil/Public servant (n) Công chức. Public service (n) Dịch vụ công cộng (bệnh viện, trường học...)

FOIL (v)

Ngăn chặn, = PREVENT. e.g: The police FOILED a plot to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy businessman. (To prevent something successfully)

Preclude (v) [From]

Ngăn chặn, phòng ngừa, = PREVENT. e.g: - Attitudes on the two sides in the Revolutionary War PREVENTED/PRECLUDED the possibility of a peaceful solution. - Lack of time PRECLUDES any further discussion. - My lack of interest in the subject PRECLUDED me FROM gaining much enjoyment out of it.

EASE OFF/UP (phrv) (of rain)

Ngưng mưa; ngớt mưa. e.g: It's been pouring heavily since early morning and it doesn't look like the rain is going to EASE OFF. Synonyms: - LET UP - ABATE

GHOSTWRITER (n)

Người chấp bút. e.g: I know it's got his name on the cover, but he used a GHOSTWRITER. (To write a book or article, etc. for another person, so that that person can pretend it is his or her own or use it himself or herself)

CARETAKER (n)

Người gác gian. e.g: The CARETAKER in our building often falls asleep at the front desk. (A person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.)

WIDOWER (n)

Người góa vợ. e.g: After the death of his wife, the WIDOWER moved to a smaller house. WIDOW (n) Góa phụ.

HEAVY DRINKER (n)

Người nghiện rượu nặng. e.g: This liver condition is common among HEAVY DRINKERS.

AN ALL-ROUNDER (n)

Người toàn năng. e.g: Xiuzhen is an ALL-ROUNDER. She's able to do almost any type of job satisfactorily.

REFEREE (n)

Người xác nhận. e.g: With your application, you should provide the name of an ACADEMIC REFEREE.

PEDESTRIAN (n)

Người đi bộ. e.g: Cars have been banned from the city center, which makes the area much safer for PEDESTRIANS.

HESITATE (v)

Ngại ngùng. e.g: July didn't HESITATE for a second to agree to Mike's proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a long time.

WITHDRAWN (a)

Ngại tiếp xúc. e.g: Although gregarious by nature, Lisa became quiet and WITHDRAWN after she was unexpectedly laid off from work. Synonyms: - SHY - RESERVED

STICK UP (phrv)

Ngạo mạn. e.g: If you think and behave as if you were better than anyone else, people may describe you as STUCK UP.

GASP FOR BREATH (phrv)

Ngạt thở. e.g: The chemicals spilled over the road and left drivers GASPING FOR BREATH.

SINK IN (phrv)

Ngấm vào đầu. e.g: - The implications of this did not at first SINK IN. - How many times do I have to tell you something before it sinks in? - His voice trailed off as the seriousness of his position sank in.

HANG BACK (phrv)

Ngập ngừng. e.g: Everyone proved of the scheme but when we asked for volunteers, they all HANG BACK.

Be WRAPPED UP IN YOUR WORK (idm)

Ngập đầu trong công việc. e.g: She was so WRAPPED UP IN HER WORK that she didn't notice when I came in. Synonyms: - Be UP TO EARS IN WORK - Be SNOWED UNDER WITH WORK

Concise (a)

Ngắn gọn, cô đọng = SUCCINCT. e.g: - The student tried to write CONCISELY/SUCCINCTLY but was carried away by his verbosity. - A CONCISE SUMMARY. - Clear CONCISE instructions. - Keep your answers as SUCCINCT as possible. - A SUCINCT EXPLAINATION.

STAGGERED (a) (AT/BY sth)

Ngỡ ngàng, = Completely SHOCKED. e.g: I was STAGGERED BY his lack of intelligence, I couldn't believe anyone could be so stupid.

KNOCK OFF (phrv)

Ngừng làm việc. e.g: - What time does Jenny usually KNOCK OFF from work? - I don't knock off until six. - What time do you knock off work?

DROP IT/THE SUBJECT (idm)

Ngừng nói về chuyện này đi. e.g: - He LET IT DROP that the Prime Minister was a close friend of his. - You should let it DROP/REST, love, it's more trouble than it's worth (Say or do no more about a matter)

Do sth THICK AND FAST (idm)

Nhanh và nhiều. e.g: - Snow is still falling THICK AND FAST, so the Met Office is advising people to stay at home. - Questions came as thick and fast as A SWARM OF BEES after the scandal was exposed.

BRISK (a)

Nhanh, = QUICK. e.g: A BRISK WALK before breakfast helps to SHARPEN the appetite.

Be OVER AND ABOVE sth (idm)

Nhiều hơn mong đợi. e.g: I can only admire his conscientiousness. It's OVER AND ABOVE the call of duty. (Greater than expected)

Be BEYOND NUMBER (phrv)

Nhiều vô kể. e.g: An earthquake in the city could result in deaths BEYOND NUMBER. Synonyms: - NUMBERLESS - INNUMERABLE

Wildlife ACTIVIST (n)

Nhà hoạt động vì động vật hoang dã. e.g: WILDLIFE ACTIVISTS are concerned about the environment.

LYRICIST (n)

Nhà soạn lời nhạc. e.g: With two LYRICISTS Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, Lloyed Webber composed a hugely successful version of "The Phantom of the Opera." (LYRIC)

LENIENT (a)

Nhân hậu hiền hòa. e.g: The teacher was popular because she was LENIENT with her classes.

Veterinarian (n)

Nhân viên thú ý.

GAZE (v)

Nhìn say đắm; nhìn chằm chằm. e.g: They GAZED lovingly into each other's eyes.

SEE THROUGH SB (phrv)

Nhìn thấu tâm can. e.g: He is so charming that so few people SEE THROUGH him and realise that he is just a conman.

A JACK OF ALL TRADES, MASTER OF NONE (idm)

Nhất nghệ tinh, nhất thân vinh. e.g: Just take one job and do your best. Don't be A JACK OF ALL TRADES.

CONFUSE (v)

Nhầm lẫn. e.g: The police arrested the wrong man mainly because they CONFUSED the names they had been given by the witness. Synonyms: - MIX UP - MISTAKE

Readmit (v) (often passive)

Nhận lại, = GET IN AGAIN. e.g: He was READMITTED after being EXPELLED.

TAKE HEART (from sth) (idm)

Nhận được sự tung hô, tán thưởng. e.g: Investors have TAKEN HEART FROM the improving economic situation.

JOIN UP (phrv)

Nhập ngũ. e.g: If there is a war and they want soldiers for the army, would you JOIN UP? Synonyms: - ENLIST

ENLIST (in the army) (v)

Nhập ngũ. e.g: After leaving school, Nigel decided to ENLIST IN the army.

SEND FOR SB (phrv)

Nhắn đến (nhà/có việc). e.g: Her washing machine had flooded the kitchen, so she SENT FOR a plumber and got it fixed. (To send someone a message asking them to come to see you)

Laced (a) [With]

Nhằng nhịt, = CRISS-CROSSED. e.g: That area of the country is LACED/CRISS-CROSSED with large and often dangerous rivers.

Tempo (n)

Nhịp điệu, = RHYTHM e.g: - John didn't enjoy the rock concert because he thought the TEMPO/RHYTHM was bad. - A SLOW/FAST TEMPO.

TAKE STH OUT (phrv)

Nhổ răng. e.g: Dentists will always try to save teeth rather than TAKE THEM OUT.

BARE/BASIC NECESSITIES (n)

Những thứ thiết yếu. e.g: Who needs more than the BARE NECESSITIES of life?

CIVIC PRIDE (n)

Niềm tự hào dân tộc. e.g: The opera house is a great source of CIVIC PRIDE.

A FEATHER IN YOUR CAP (idm)

Niềm tự hào vô bờ bến; chiến lợi phẩm tuyệt vời. e.g: If she wins the prize again this year, I'll be A REAL FEATHER IN HER CAP.

GARRULOUS (a)

Nói nhiều. e.g: The new butcher is a most GARRULOUS individual; he never stops talking. Synonyms: - TALKATIVE - LOQUACIOUS

Specify (v)

Nói rõ, chỉ rõ; nói cụ thể, = DESIGNATE. e.g: - Electrical energy may be divided into two components SPECIFIED as positive and negative. - Remember to SPECIFY your size when ordering clothes. - The contract clearly SPECIFIES who can operate the machinery. - The regulations SPECIFY that calculators may not be used in the examination.

CAST ASPERSIONS ON STH (idm)

Nói xấu. e.g: My golden rule is not to CAST ASPERSIONS ON how other people bring up their children. Synonyms: - CRITICIZE - MAKE HURTFUL/CUTTING/DAMAGING REMARKS

SPILL THE BEANS (idm)

Nói đại đi. e.g: Come on. SPILL THE BEANS! What's the secret? Synonyms: - LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG - LET ON TO STH

THE LUCK OF DRAW (idm)

Năm ăn năm thua; số phận. e.g: We may win, we may lose - it's just THE LUCK OF DRAW. Synonyms: - FATE

TAX EVASION (n)

Nạn trốn thuế. e.g: TAX EVASION deprives the states of several million pounds a year.

LIE UNCONSCIOUS (v)

Nằm bất tỉnh. e.g: A person was LYING UNCONSCIOUS on the road at the scene of the accident.

NESTLE DOWN UNDER STH (phrv)

Nằm cuộn tròn. [Learn this by heart] e.g: The little boy had already NESTLED DOWN UNDER the covers, ready for his bedtime story.

SPRAWL (v)

Nằm sóng xoài. e.g: Suddenly I slipped and ended up SPRAWLING on the floor.

Onerous (a)

Nặng nề, = BURDENSOME. Onerous TAXES: Thuế khóa nặng nề. e.g: - Perhaps more than anything else, it was ONEROUS/BURDENSOME TAXES that led to 'the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381. - An ONEROUS DUTY/TASK/RESPONSIBILITY (= trọng trách nặng nề).

Be OUT OF THE ORDINARY (idm)

Phi thường; nhiệm mào, = EXTRAORDINARY. e.g: This computer game is really OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

SEAL STH OFF (phrv)

Phong tỏa. e.g: Beaches were SEALED OFF as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the damaged ship. Synonyms: - CORDON STH OFF

DISSOLVE INTO TEARS/LAUGHTER/GIGGLES (idm)

Phá ra cười. e.g: When the teacher looked up, the children DISSOLVED INTO GIGGLES. Synonyms: - BURST OUT CRYING/LAUGHING

COMPROMISE YOUR PRINCIPLES (idm)

Phá vỡ nguyên tắc của bản thân. e.g: The senator chose to incur dislike rather than COMPROMISE HER PRINCIPLES to win favor with the public. Compromise your beliefs.

BREAK STH UP (phrv)

Phá vỡ. e.g: The old ship will be towed into harbor and BROKEN UP.

Speak out (phrv)

Phát biểu ý kiến, = DECLARE YOUR OPINIONS. e.g: Ralph Nader always SPEAKS OUT/DECLARES HIS OPINIONS about everything.

EMIT (v)

Phát ra, cho ra. e.g: The safe deposit box EMITTED a high-pitched sound when it was move. Synonyms: - PRODUCE - GIVE OFF

Glow (v)

Phát sáng, chói sáng, tỏa sáng, = SHINE/Produce a dull, steady light. e.g: -Saint Elmo's Fire is a phenomenon that occurs when ships discharging harmless electrical charges into the atmosphere appear to SHINE/GLOW. - A cigarette end GLOWED RED in the darkness. - The strap has a fluorescent coating that GLOWS IN THE DARK.

DELEGATE (v)

Phân chia công việc, = DISPUTE. e.g: A democratic leader DELEGATES/DISPUTES authority and responsibility to others. (Give work)

DELEGATE (v)

Phân công. e.g: You must DELEGATE work. Otherwise you'll end up with an unmanageable backlog of tasks.

ALLOCATE (v)

Phân phát, = DISTRIBUTE. e.g: During the Second World War, all important resources in the US were ALLOCATED by the federal government.

OSTENTATIOUS (a)

Phô trương, = SHOWY. e.g: His new yatch is certainly an OSTENTATIOUS/SHOWY display of his wealth.

SUIT YOUR NEEDS (idm)

Phù hợp với nhu cầu. e.g: Even though Ink Links is offering a larger discount, the Clear Image's quality standards SUIT OUR NEEDS better.

CONSISTENT (a) (with sth)

Phù hợp. e.g: This new adverting campaign is not CONSISTENT WITH our company policy.

FRINGE BENEFIT (n)

Phúc lợi phụ. e.g: FRINGE BENEFITS include a new car and free health insurance.

DIALECT (n)

Phương ngữ, bản ngữ. e.g: The only DIALECT my grandmother speaks is Teochew.

COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE (a)

Phản tác dụng. e.g: It may be COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE to force them to make a new decision, and if you upset them, they're quite likely to overact. (PRODUCTIVE)

HOOLIGAN ELEMENT (n)

Phần tử gây rối. e.g: Police blamed a small HOOLIGAN ELEMENT in the crowd for the violence which occurred.

SPECULATE (v) (on sth)

Phỏng đoán. e.g: Nobody has any firm information, so we can only SPECULATE ON what caused the accident. (To guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain)

INTERDEPENDENT (a)

Phụ thuộc lẫn nhau. e.g: The world is becoming increasingly INTERDEPENDENT. (DEPEND)

RELY HEAVILY ON SB (idm)

Phụ thuộc quá nhiều. e.g: She RELIES HEAVILY ON her parents for financial support.

HINGE UPON STH (phrv)

Phụ thuộc. e.g: The delight in treasure finding doesn't always HINGE UPON acquiring tremendous amounts of valuables. Synonyms: - DEPEND ON

VETO (v)

Phủ quyết, = REFUSE TO ALLOW. e.g: Some countries always VETO solutions at the UN which don't suit them.

Radically (adv)

RADICALLY NEW/DIFFERENT = COMPLETELY NEW/DIFFERENT. Hoàn toàn, = DRASTICALLY/Completely. e.g: - Immigrants entering the United States at the turn of the century often encountered living conditions RADICALLY DIFFERENT from those they had left behind. - Attitudes have changed RADICALLY. - A RADICALLY NEW way of thinking. - They have RADICALLY CHANGED the rules since I played football.

Condense (v) [Sth Into Sth]

Rút ngắn, = ABBREVIATE/Shorten. e.g: The speaker was asked to CONDENSE/ABBRIVIATE his presentation in order to allow his audience to ask questions. - The article was CONDENSED INTO just two pages. - The author has CONDENSED a great deal of material INTO just 100 pages.

SPARE (v)

Rảnh rỗi. e.g: I managed to complete the exam with 20 minutes to SPARE. SPARE TIME = FREETIME (n) Lúc rảnh rỗi

Be LIABLE to do sth (idm)

Rất có thể. e.g: I'm LIABLE to lose my temper if you keep making that irritating noise. Synonyms: - Be LIKELY to do sth - Be APT to do sth - Be INCLINED to do sth - Be PRONE to do sth - TEND to do sth

SERIOUSLY UNDERFUNDED (idm)

Rất thiếu thốn. e.g: Primary education has been SERIOUSLY UNDERFUNDED in this area of the country for many years now, and it is about time something was done about it.

Mishap (n)

Rủi ro; sự ngẫu nhiên, = ACCIDENT. e.g: - Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from MISHAPS/ACCIDENTS, it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential. - I managed to get home WITHOUT (FURTHER) MISHAP. - A SERIES OF MISHAPS.

Brilliant (a)

Rực rỡ, = BRIGHT. e.g: - he Baltimore oriole has wings with white bars and a BRILLIANT/BRIGHT orange breast. - BRILLIANT SUNSHINE/BLUE EYES.

PUSH SB AROUND (phrv)

Sai khiến. e.g: Jim's a tough character and certainly won't let anyone PUSH HIM AROUND. (To tell sb what to do threateningly or rudely)

Be WIDE OF THE MARK (idm)

Sai; nhầm lẫn. e.g: John's observation was a bit WIDE OF THE MARK. Synonyms: - WRONG - INACCURATE/INCORRECT/IMPRECISE - FALLACIOUS - ERRONEOUS

FAMOUS LAST WORDS (saying)

Said when someone makes a statement that is shown very soon, and in an embarrassing way, to be wrong. e.g: I told him categorically that we could never be anything more than friends. Famous last words! Within a few months we were engaged.

POSTHUMOUSLY (adv)

Sau khi chết. e.g: The firemen who died while battling the forest fire were honored POSTHUMOUSLY.

ANIMATEDLY (adv)

Sôi nổi. e.g: They were ANIMATEDLY debating the likely result of the tennis final. (ANIMATE) Synonyms: - ENERGETICALLY

Give off (phrv)

Sản sinh; thải ra, phát ra = EMIT/Produce/Send out. e.g: - A nuclear power plant GIVES OFF/EMITS less radiation than a granite structure of similar proportion, such as the Lincoln Memorial. - The metal container began to EMIT a clicking sound. - Sulphur gases were EMITTED by the volcano.

GIVE WAY (idm)

Sập. e.g: - The floor was so rotten that it almost GAVE WAY under his weight. - Because of an unusually strong current, the bridge's central support gave way, tipping a coach into the river.

Be AS SHARP AS A RAZOR (idm)

Sắc như dao cạo. e.g: Mind that the baby shouldn't touch the knife; it's AS SHARP AS A RAZOR.

METICULOUSLY ORGANIZE (idm)

Sắp xếp cẩn thận. e.g: The papers were easy to find because the files were METICULOUSLY ORGANIZED.

LIVE AND LEARN (saying)

Sống qua mới biết. e.g: A: I should never have agreed to mend her car! B: Well, YOU LIVE AND LEARN.

ENLIVEN (v)

Sống động hóa. e.g: The game was much ENLIVENED when both teams scored with minutes of each other. (LIFE)

Be IN POSSESSION OF STH (idm)

Sở hữu, = POSSESS. e.g: - As he was caught IN POSSESSION OF an offensive weapon, he was immediately a suspect. - I have in my possession a letter which may be of interest to you. - He was found in possession of explosives.

DREAD (v)

Sợ hãi. [DREAD THE THOUGHT/DREAD TO THINK] e.g: I DREAD THE THOUGHT of children breathing polluted air.

WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE (idm)

Sự GIÀU kinh nghiệm. e.g: The consultant called in by the firm brought a WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE to bear on the problem.

OZONE DEPLETION (n)

Sự bào mòn tầng Ozone. e.g: OZONE DEPLETION has been the most severe at the poles, especially over antarctica, where a seasonal ozone "hole" appears.

Contention (n)

Sự bất đồng; tranh cãi; cạnh tranh = DISCORD. e.g: - The atmosphere in the police chief's office was electric with CONTENTION/ELECTRIC. - One area of CONTENTION is the availability of nursery care. - A POINT OF CONTENTION. - MARITAL/FAMILY DISCORD. (= bất đồng hôn nhân/gia đình) - The contrasts between rich and poor nations are a SOURCE OF DISCORD.

OUTBURST (n)

Sự bộc phát. e.g: John apologized for his violent OUTBURSTs of temper during the discussion. (BURST) Provoke an outburst.

OUTBURST (n)

Sự bộc phát; "cuồng nộ". e.g: Everyone was surprised by his OUTBURST because nobody had seen him get angry before.

Discrepancy (n)

Sự chênh lệch, = INCONSISTENCY. e.g: - Cashiers must generally account for DISCREPANCIES/INCONSISTENCIES between money taken in and the amount recorded on register tapes. - What are the reasons for the DISCREPANCY between girls' and boys' performance in school?

DISCREPANCY (n)

Sự chênh lệch. e.g: There seems to be a large DISCREPANCY between the number of people employed in service industries and those employed in the primary sectors. (A difference in something that should be the same)

CONVICTION (n)

Sự chắc chắn. e.g: The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn't carry much CONVICTION. (From the verb "Convince")

FRAGMENTARINESS (n)

Sự chắp vá. e.g: They paid little attention to the FRAGMENTARINESS of the pieces. (FRAGMENT) Fragmentary (a) Chắp vá. e.g: Reports are still FRAGMENTARY but it is already clear that the explosion has left many dead and injured.

FOLLY (n)

Sự dại dột. e.g: What a mad thing to do! You could have been killed. It was SHEER FOLLY. SHEER PLEASURE

DISRUPTION (n) (of train)

Sự gián đoạn. e.g: Rail travellers can expect to face further DISRUPTION as services are cut.

Proximity (n) [Of sth To sth]

Sự gần (về không gian lẫn thời gian), = NEARNESS. e.g: - PROXIMITY TO/NEARNESS TO the court house makes an office building more valuable. - A house IN THE PROXIMITY OF (= near) the motorway. - The PROXIMITY the college TO London makes it very popular. - The area has a number of schools IN CLOSE PROXIMITY to each other. - The death of two members of her family IN CLOSE PROXIMITY (= almost simultaneously).

RESTRCTION (n) (on sth)

Sự hạn chế. e.g: He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any RESTRICTIONS ON his movements.

Nastiness (n)

Sự khó chịu, = UNPLEASANTNESS. e.g: - Psychologists have recently mounted an offensive against what they describe as NASTINESS/UNPLEASANTNESS toward students by educators. - The SHEER NASTINESS of their attitude. - Life for many people at that time was chiefly made up of grime, dirt, disease and GENERAL NASTINESS.

CENSORSHIP (n)

Sự kiểm duyệt. e.g: Many books were not available to public because of government CENSORSHIP.

RELATION (n)

Sự liên quan. [Learn this by heart] e.g: She used the map to discover where she was IN RELATION to her surroundings.

A TOUCH OF IRONY (n)

Sự mỉa mai nhẹ. e.g: I can't help thinking he offered his apology with a TOUCH OF IRONY.

UPBRINGING (n)

Sự nuôi nấng, dạy dỗ. e.g: Her perfect manners and exception erudition is an effect of her strict upper-class UPBRINGING.

OUTCRY (n)

Sự phản đối kịch liệt. e.g: If the terrorists are not sent to prison, there will be a PUBLIC OUTCRY. Synonyms: - STRONG DISAPPROVAL Attack = Onslaught (n) Cuộc tấn công Recrimination (n) Sự chống chế, cãi lại

Harassment (n)

Sự quấy rầy, quấy rối, = IRRITATION/annoyance. e.g: - The secretary left after weeks of HARASSMENT/IRRITATION by the manager of her department. - SEXUAL HARASSMENT. (= quấy rối tình dục)

TREPIDATION (n)

Sự run sợ. e.g: The TREPIDATION with which she approached the routine test was quite uncalled for.

RETHINK (n)

Sự suy tính lại. e.g: Our marketing strategy seems to be failing - this demands a RETHINK at our next board meeting. (THINK)

MERGER (n) (of company/organization)

Sự sáp nhập. e.g: The proposed MERGER of Micro Industries and SJ Electronics would make the new company the largest electronics firm in Britain.

ENMITY (n)

Sự thù hằn, thù nghịch. e.g: - There used to be some ENMITY between them but now they're the best of friends. - She denied any personal enmity TOWARDs him. - Bitter historical enmities (= thù hằn quá khứ) underlie the present violence. Underlie (v) Là cơ sở, = Lay the foundation/groundwork for sth.

UPTAKE (n)

Sự tiếp thu. e.g: Being quick on the UPTAKE, the students made rapid progress. (The act of taking things in) Be QUICK/SLOW ON THE UPTAKE.

STOPPAGE (n)

Sự tạm nghỉ. e.g: Workers have voted for a two-hour STOPPAGE in protest over wage cuts. (STOP)

INTRUSION (n) (INTO STH)

Sự xâm nhập. e.g: Some doctors see their patients as an INTRUSION INTO hospital efficiency. - INTRUSION INTO STH - MENACE TO STH - OBSTACLE TO STH

INFAMY (n)

Sự ô nhục. e.g: For the relatives of those who had died in the war, the final INFAMY was the pardoning of the draft-dodgers. From the adjective: INFAMOUS.

CONSENT (n)

Sự đồng thuận. e.g: They got married WITHOUT their parents' CONSENT.

Breakthrough (n)

Sự đột phá. e.g: The recent medical BREAKTHROUGH was the culmination of many long years of experimentation.

DISSIPATE (v) (of smoke)

Tan biến. e.g: She opened a window to allow the smoke of the burnt meal to DISSIPATE. (To gradually disappear or waste)

DISHEARTENED (a)

Tan vỡ con tim. e.g: My husband is so depressed. He has been DISHEARTENED from continuing his research after his findings were rejected by the experts. (HEART) Not "HEARTBROKEN".

SHRIVEL (v)

Teo tóp. e.g: As the drought continued, all the plants SHRIVELLED (up) and died. (To become dry, smaller, and covered with lines as if by crushing or folding, or to make something do this)

Be IN ON STH (phrv)

Tham gia. e.g: We need one more person for our trip, so let's ask Joe to be IN ON it. Synonyms: - TAKE PART/PARTICIPATE/PARTAKE/ENGAGE IN STH - GO IN ON STH/GET IN ON STH

LAMENT (v)

Than vãn; thương tiếc. e.g: My father hates television and is always LAMENTING the disappearance of the art of conversation. Syonyms: - Grieve FOR/OVER sb/sth - Moan ABOUT sth - LAMENT sth

Purify (v)

Thanh lọc, làm sạch, = CLEANSE. e.g: - Milk is PURIFIED/CLEANSED by heating it at 60*C for thirty minutes. - A CLEASING DREAM. - She FELT CLEANSED OF her sins after confession.

EXPLAIN STH AWAY (phrv)

Thanh minh thanh nga; bao biện. e.g: Well, how do you EXPLAIN AWAY the fact that we lost so much money last year?

RAILWAY EMBANKMENT (n)

Thanh đường ray. e.g: The car rolled down a RAILWAY EMBANKMENT and hit a tree. (BANK)

Do sth IN LIEU OF STH (idm)

Thay vì. e.g: - They gave some books in lieu of payment for the work I did. - He worked on Sunday and took Monday off in lieu. Synonyms: - INSTEAD OF STH

CHANGE OUT OF clothes (phrv)

Thay đồ. e.g: Get on up to the house and CHANGE OUT OF those wet clothes or you will get cold

ALTER YOUR DECISION (v)

Thay đổi quyết định, = CHANGE YOUR MIND. e.g: At the last moment, Judy ALTERED HER DECISION about getting married so quickly.

TAMPER WITH STH (phrv)

Thay đổi theo hướng xấu. e.g: When the police examined the house, they found out that the lock had been TAMPERED WITH. (To touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it)

MODIFY (v)

Thay đổi, = CHANGE. e.g: We had to MODIFY the design of the car to take account of the rough terrain.

TO THE BEST OF MY BELIEF (adv)

Theo như được biết. e.g: He never made a will, TO THE BEST OF MY BELIEF. Synonyms: - AS FAR AS I KNOW - AS FAR AS IS KNOWN

Do sth BY FORCE OF HABIT/BY HABIT (idm)

Theo thói quen. e.g: - BY HABIT, she took a short walk home from work. - It's force of habit that gets me out of bed at 6.15 each morning.

LEISURELY (a)

Thong thả, nhàn hạ. e.g: Let's take a LEISURELY STROLL along the beach. (Done without hurry)

A CLOSE SHAVE (n)

Thoát chết trong gang tấc. e.g: We weren't hit as the truck swerved at us but it was A CLOSE SHAVE. Synonyms: - A NARROW ESCAPE

Be OUT OF THE WOODS (idm) (not... yet)

Thoát khỏi rắc rối. e.g: There are a lot of problems and we're NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET.

PREACH (v) (to sb)

Thuyết giáo. e.g: - According to Burgess, a novelist should not PREACH, for sermonizing has no place in good fiction. - Father Martin preached to the assembled mourners.

Conclusive (a)

Thuyết phục, = DECISIVE. e.g: They had CONCLUSIVE/DECISIVE evidence that he had been defrauding his customers. *Conclusive evidence: Bằng chứng thuyết phục. *Conclusive evidence/proof/result.

GET ROUND/AROUND SB (phrv)

Thuyết phục, = PERSUADE. e.g: How did you GET ROUND that policeman to let you park here?

WORK ON SB (phrv)

Thuyết phục. e.g: My father hasn't said he will lend me his car. I'm WORKING ON him. Synonyms: - BRING SB AROUND - PERSUADE - CONVINCE

Anesthetic (n)

Thuốc gây mê. - To GIVE SB ANESTHETIC. - To be UNDER ANESTHETIC.

CONTRACTUAL (a)

Thuộc hợp đồng. e.g: The company has a CONTRACTUAL obligation to give you sick leave. (CONTRACT)

COME OFF (phrv)

Thành công. e.g: The new production of Othello is very ambitious and extremely interesting, but somehow it doesn't COME OFF. Synonyms: - SUCCEED

COMPONENT (n)

Thành phần. e.g: The mining industry, one of the most important COMPONENTS of our economy, brings enormous profits to the country. (COMPOSE)

TURN OUT (phrv)

Thành ra. e.g: Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she TURNED OUT to be a champion.

VERSED IN STH (a)

Thành thạo. e.g: I'm not sufficiently VERSED INTO computers to understand what you're saying.

DESIROUS (of sth) (a)

Thèm muốn. e.g: He was DESIROUS OF making her acquaintance. (DESIRE)

Be TAKEN WITH SB (phrv)

Thích, = LIKE. e.g: When they first met, Kate was quite TAKEN WITH HIM.

PHASE STH OUT (phrv)

Thôi dần. e.g: The new regime determined to PHASE OUT compulsory military service.

FACTS AND FIGURES (n)

Thông tin đầy đủ và chính xác. e.g: You need to support your ideas with FACTS AND FIGURES. (Exact detailed information)

ACCELERATE (v)

Thúc đẩy. e.g: In the modern area, the increased international movement of people has greatly ACCELERATED the destruction of languages. Not: Speed - Urge - Hurry.

AS OFTEN AS NOT (adv)

Thường là. e.g: - In fact, AS OFTEN AS NOT, customers were interested in the software than the hardware. - As often as not when I make the effort to visit her, I wonder why I've even bothered. Synonyms: - USUALLY - MORE OFTEN THAN NOT

READ BETWEEN THE LINES (idm)

Thấu hiểu cảm xúc. e.g: If you READ BETWEEN THE LINES, you will know that they don't really welcome us to their party. (To try to understand someone's real feelings or intentions from what they say or write)

Conservative (a)

Thận trọng, = CAUTIOUS. e.g: - The chief executive was speaking CONSERVATIVELY/CAUTIOUSLY when he said that their profit this year would be over a billion. - The CONSERVATIVE VIEWS of his parents. (= cái nhìn thận trọng)

CHARY (a) (of doing sth)

Thận trọng. e.g: - Because he felt INTIMIDATED in his new position, he was CHARY OF divulging his frank opinions of the company proposals. - I'm a bit chary of using a travel agency that doesn't have official registration. (Uncertain and frightened to take risks, or unwilling to take action) Synonyms: - WARY OF STH Divulge (v) Tiết lộ, = REVEAL.

Decade (n)

Thập niên, = TEN-YEAR PERIOD. e.g: The cost of living in the United States has risen at a rate of 6 percent per year during the last DECADE/TEN-YEAR PERIOD.

SIGHT (n)

Thị lực. e.g: Thanks to the operation, my SIGHT has improved considerably. (SEE)

FORMAL/INFORMAL AGREEMENT (n)

Thỏa thuận chính thức/không chính thức. e.g: The proposal has not met with INFORMAL AGREEMENT.

FIRM AGREEMENT (n)

Thỏa thuận chắc chắn, chính thức. e.g: Until a FIRM AGREEMENT has been reached, I am not committed to accepting the offer. Synonyms: - FORMAL AGREEMENT Antonyms: - INFORMAL AGREEMENT

CONSENSUS (n)

Thỏa thuận, = AGREEMENT. e.g: After much debate, he reached a CONSENSUS.

Time ELAPSES

Thời gian TRÔI QUA.

HOW TIME FLIES!

Thời gian thắm thoát thoi đưa. e.g: Lisa: "It's nearly the end of the holiday already." Mary: "HOW TIME FLIES".

VALUABLE TIME (n)

Thời gian vàng ngọc. e.g: Theyw asted VALUABLE TIME searching for the car keys. Not "Priceless/Costly/Expensive"

ARTISAN (n)

Thợ thủ công. e.g: We need both ORNAMENT and IMPLEMENT in our society, we need THE ARTIST and THE ARTISAN.

Redundant (a)

Thừa mứa, thừa thãi, = UNNECESSARY. e.g: - Jim's decided to buy a phonograph even though they are now REDUNDANT/UNNECESSARY. - Taking precautions is never REDUNDANT. (= cẩn tắc vô áy náy)

MORALE (n)

Tinh thần. e.g: The MORALE of the soldiers was high before the battle, because they were confident of victory.

FULFILL A PROPHECY (idm)

Tiên đoán thành sự thật. e.g: He never expected his PROPHECY to be FULFILLED.

FORGE AHEAD (phrv) (with sth)

Tiến bộ. e.g: Even though she is unfamiliar with the scholastic programme, she is already FORGING AHEAD with her study. Synonysm: - MAKE PROGRESS

ACCULTURATE (v)

Tiếp nhận văn hóa; đồng hóa. e.g: - As young women ACCULTURATE, they may perceive sex as an assertion of independence and gender quality. (CULTURAL) - Chinese tried in vain to ACCULTURATE Vietnamese people in their invasions.

LEND STRENGTH TO STH (idm)

Tiếp thêm sức mạnh. e.g: The support of other scientists LENDS STRENGTH TO the scientist's new theory.

PRESS ON WITH STH (phrv)

Tiếp tục, = CONTINUE. e.g: Despite all the interruptions, he PRESSED ON WITH his work.

PRESS ON/AHEAD WITH STH (phrv)

Tiếp tục, = CONTINUE. e.g: If you want to arrive before it is dark, you must PRESS ON. (Hurry forward)

CAST/SHED/THROW LIGHT ON STH (idm)

Tiết lộ, = REVEAL. e.g: Can you SHED LIGHT ON how Jack made enough money to buy that sports car?

PRECURSOR (n)

Tiền thân. e.g: - Charles Babbage's "difference engine" is widely regarded as the PRECURSOR of modern computers. - Sulphur dioxide is the main precursor of acid rain. - Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs.

AMENITIES (n, pl)

Tiện nghi. e.g: - Four bedroom house for sale. Large garden. CLOSE TO AMENITIES. Reduced for quick sale. - The campsite is close to all LOCAL AMENITIES. - Many of the houses lacked even BASIC AMENITIES (= baths, showers, hot water, etc.). (A feature that makes a place pleasant, comfortable or easy to live in)

STORE UP TROUBLE/PROBLEMS (idm)

To act in a way that will make your problems much worse in the future. e.g: If you ignore it, you're just STORING UP PROBLEMS for the future.

LET SB IN ON STH (phrv)

To allow somebody to share a secret. e.g: In this book the film director shares the fun he's had in making films and LETS the readers IN ON some of the secrets of his success.

Be LOCKED IN A BATTLE/STRUGGLE/DISPUTE (idm)

To be involved in a disagreement in which the two sides have a lot of difficulty finding a solution. e.g: Environmental groups are LOCKED IN BATTLE WITH the council over the proposed new bypass through parts of Charmy Wood.

DIE OUT (phrv)

To become less common and finally stop existing, = BECOME EXTINCT. e.g: - If we do not take steps to protect the world wild life, many species of birds and animals are likely to DIE OUT completely. - Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago. - It's a custom that is beginning to die out.

SIT ON STH (phrv)

To delay taking action. e.g: - His boss was angry since he had been SITTING ON the document for at least two months. - The company has been sitting on my letter for weeks without dealing with my complaint.

DIE OFF (phrv)

To die one after the other until there are none left. e.g: The reindeer herds are slowly dying off.

CALL STH UP (phrv)

To find and show information on a computer screen. e.g: If you would like to wait a moment, sir, I will just CALL UP your file on the computer screen.

BACK DOWN (phrv)

To give in in an agrument. e.g: He knew that I was right, but refused to BACK DOWN.

FLOCK (v)

To move or come together in large numbers. e.g: Thousands FLOCKED to see the opening night of Simon's musical. Synonyms: - THRONG

COME UP FOR STH (phrv)

To reach the time at which something should happen. e.g: An unusual collection of firearms dating from the 16th century COMES UP FOR auction next week. Come up for renewal/review/sale/discussion/debate.

WALK OUT ON SB (phrv)

To suddenly leave somebody that you are having a relationship with and that you have a responsibility. e.g: What made Peter WALK OUT ON his job and his family? Where did he go and why?

MAKE STH OUT (phrv)

To write all the necessary information on an official document. e.g: When you MAKE OUT the check, please make it payable to mrs. Smith.

A BLANK SHEET (idm)

Trang giấy trắng. e.g: A child's mind is like A BLANK SHEET.

KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR (idm)

Trang trải đủ sống; sống qua ngày. e.g: As a student, he took an evening job to KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR. Synonyms: - MAKE ENDS MEET

Tapestry (n)

Tranh thêu/Thảm thêu.

CULTIVATE (v)

Trau giồi, = IMPROVE. e.g: Mr Wellbred went to a school which CULTIVATED good manners and self-discipline. Cultivate a relationship: Vun đắp mối quan hệ.

HANG OVER STH (phrv)

Treo trên đầu. e.g: Silence HUNG OVER the theater as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.

HANG (v)

Treo. e.g: The walls were HUNG WITH trophies. Cover (v) Phủ.

BRISTLE WITH STH (phrv)

Tràn ngập, = FULL OF. e.g: When he saw her with Tom, Jack BRISTLED WITH anger.

Be CHOKED WITH STH (idm)

Tràn ngập. e.g: The abandoned house had a garden which was literally CHOKED WITH weeds. (To be filled with something such as a road or pipe, so that nothing can pass through)

INFEST (with sth) (v) (of animals and insects that carry diseases)

Tràn vào phá hoại. e.g: Only after buying the cottage did we discover that it was INFESTED WITH mice.

REFRAIN (v) (from sth)

Tránh. e.g: Please REFRAIN FROM smoking until the plane is airborne. Not "RESTRAIN". Synonyms: - AVOID STH - RESTRAIN STH/YOURSELF

Warrant (n)

Trát, giấy khám, = WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION. e.g: The Constitution guarantees that private homes will not be searched without a WARRANT/WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION. - They ISSUED A WARRANT for her arrest.

Be ON THE GROUNDS THAT... (idm)

Trên cơ sở; vì lí do. e.g: He was offered the job ON THE GROUNDS THAT he was very well-qualified. Synonyms: - BECAUSE/FOR - SEEING THAT...

Be ABOVE THE LAW (idm)

Trên cả luật pháp. e.g: We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is ABOVE THE LAW.

IN REALITY (av)

Trên thực tế. e.g: He seemed very young, but he was IN REALITY much older than all of us. Synonyms: - IN FACT In practice: Trên thực tiễn.

AIR YOUR VIEWs (idm)

Trình bày quan điểm. e.g: A meeting was held so that staff could AIR THEIR VIEWS freely. AIR your grievances/complaints. Grievance (n) Khiếu nại.

PUT ACROSS STH (phrv)

Trình ý kiến. e.g: He was an inspirational politician, who PUT ACROSS his ideas with clarity. Synonyms: - BRING STH FORWARD/FORTH - BRING STH UP - MAKE STH COME ACROSS

VIVID IMAGINATION (n)

Trí tưởng tượng phong phú. e.g: To be a good short story writer one needs, among other things, a very VIVID IMAGINATION.

ADDRESS SB (v)

Trò chuyện, = SPEAK/TALK TO SB. e.g: When ADDRESSING a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests we use his first name.

DRIFT (v)

Trôi lênh đênh trên biển. e.g: Three Mexican fishermen were rescued today after DRIFTING at sea for nine months.

BARGAIN FOR STH (phrv)

Trông chờ, = EXPECT. e.g: We hadn't BARGAINED FOR such heavy traffic, and we were delayed.

SEE TO SB/STH (phrv)

Trông coi, giải quyết = TAKE CARE OF. e.g: - You can go and buy the ticket for us and I will SEE TO the luggage until you get back. - "These letters need posting." "I'll see to them later."

Do sth AT THE EXPENSE OF STH (idm)

Trả giá bằng. e.g: He is a successful politician, but he has achieved his goals AT THE EXPENSE OF his colleagues.

PAY THROUGH THE NOSE (for sth)

Trả giá cắt cổ. e.g: If you want a good flat in London, You have to PAY THROUGH THE NOSE FOR IT.

SETTLE UP WITH SB (phrv)

Trả nợ. e.g: If you pay the restaurant bill with your credit card, I'll SETTLE UP WITH you later.

FOOT THE BILL (idm)

Trả tiền; thanh toán. e.g: Don't worry about paying. I'll FOOT THE BILL.

THRILLING EXPERIENCE (n)

Trải nghiệm kì thú. e.g: it is the inquisitive human nature that impels people to seek THRILLING EXPERIENCE and to set out on an exploration trip.

LIVE THROUGH STH (phrv)

Trải qua. e.g: It was hard to describe the nightmare she had LIVED THROUGH. Synonyms: - GO THROUGH - BE THROUGH

CENTERPIECE (n)

Trọng tâm, trung tâm. e.g: - The flowers that Meiving arranged made a lovely CENTERPIECE. (CENTER) - The reduction of crime levels is the CENTERPIECE of the president's domestic policies. (The most important or attractive part or feature of something)

WIDE-EYED (a)

Trố mắt. e.g: The children gazed at the magician WIDE-EYED as he performed his tricks.

Mingle (v) [Sth With Sth]

Trộn, = MIX. e.g: - The party that we are planning for midterm will give students, instructors, conversation partners, host families and friends an opportunity to MINGLE/MIX in a social setting. - The sounds of laughter and singing MINGLED in the evening air.

SETBACK (n)

Trở ngại. e.g: The agricultural project SUFFERED a major SETBACK when winter arrived three weeks earlier than expected. (Something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing)

FALL IN WITH SB (phrv) (UK)

Trở nên thân thiết. e.g: Harold's problems began when he FELL IN WITH the wrong type of person and he ended up becoming a criminal himself. (To become friendly with sb)

UNLESS OTHERWISE (conj) (+ adj)

Trừ khi, = UNLESS. e.g: - All courses at the college are offered on a full-time basis UNLESS OTHERWISE indicated. - Unless otherwise instructed, please remain seated.

LEAVE OUT (phrv)

Trừ ra, bỏ ra, = EXCLUDE. e.g: For homework, do exercise 8 but LEAVE OUT number 10.

BY INCLINATION (adv)

Tuyệt nhiên. e.g: - I am not BY INCLINATION a particular ambitious man. - He was a loner by nature and by inclination. Synonyms: - DEFINITELY

Heavenly (a)

Tuyệt vời, = OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD/Wonderful. e.g: - The cake was HEAVENLY/OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD so I asked for more. - The meal was OUT OF THIS WORLD.

Be IN COMPLIANCE WITH STH (idm)

Tuân thủ. e.g: Anything he does is IN COMPLIANCE WITH the law so that's why I have suggested him for the post. Synonyms: - Be IN OBEDIENCE TO STH

Chauffeur (n)

Tài xế (riêng), = (personal) DRIVER. e.g: Many politicians find that they can no longer afford the luxury of a personal CHAUFFEUR/DRIVER.

Brutal (a)

Tàn nhẫn, = CRUEL. e.g: CRUEL/BRUTAL treatment of inmates instigated a riot in one of the Indiana prisons. - BRUTAL MURDER/ATTACK/RAPE/KILLING. - With BRUTAL HONESTY she told him she did not love him.

Mean (a)

Tàn nhẫn, = NASTY/Unkind. e.g: - Mrs. Palmer was offended by the clerk's MEAN REMARK. - Don't be so MEAN to your little brother!

Infest (v) [With]

Tàn phá (mùa màng, đồ ăn) = DESTROY. e.g: If we hadn't had a cat, the garage would have been INFESTED WITH mice.

REVITALIZE (v)

Tái tạo sức sống. e.g: - Gentle massage will REVITALIZE your skin. (VITAL) - The local economy has been revitalized.

HIT IT OFF (with sb) (idm)

Tâm đầu ý hợp. e.g: - He is hideously over-educated; she is a good-hearted dunce. But they manage to HIT IT OFF, despite the cultural gap. - The first time they met, they didn't HIT IT OFF.

Numbing (a)

Tê liệt, = PARALYZING. e.g: - NUMBING terror filled their brains as they witnessed the explosions. - NUMBING COLD/FEAR. - The accident left him PARALYZED FROM THE WAIST DOWN.

BRAND NAME (n)

Tên nhãn hàng. e.g: I bought this fridge because I had confidence in the BRAND NAME.

PUT A FINGER ON STH (idm)

Tìm hiểu. e.g: - Because of the nature of the pain, nobody seemed to be able to PUT THEIR FINGER ON the cause. - There's something odd about him, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Synonyms: - FIGURE OUT - FIND OUT - DISCOVER

SEEK REFUGE (idm) (from sth)

Tìm nơi tị nạn. e.g: Hundreds of people arriving in America have SOUGHT REFUGE from political discrimination in their countries.

Run into sb/sth (phrv)

Tình cờ gặp, vô tình gặp, = MEET UNEXPECTEDLY. e.g: Discretionary funds are included in most budgets to cover expenses that the contractor might RUN INTO during the work.

HIT ON/UPON STH (phrv)

Tình cờ nghĩ ra. e.g: I couldn't decide what to write about, when I suddenly HIT UPON the idea of doing something on writer's block. Synonyms: - CHANCE ON/UPON STH

DILEMMA (n)

Tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan. e.g: I'm in a real DILEMMA and I just don't know what to do.

POLITICAL CLIMATE (n)

Tình trạng chính trị của một quốc gia. e.g: The current POLITICAL CLIMATE of our country is favorable for foreign investments.

MARKETABILITY (n)

Tính bán được, tính tiêu thụ được. e.g: Essentially, MARKETABILITY is a measure whether products will appeal to buyers. (MARKET) (The quality of being easy to sell; the quality of being attractive to customers or employers) MARKETABLE (a) Dễ bán. e.g: This is a highly marketable product.

Thrift (n)

Tính tiết kiệm, = FRUGALITY. e.g: - THRIFT/FRUGALITY is an excellent virtue, especially for young people who wish to purchase their own home. - She taught me simplicity and FRUGALITY.

CALCULATE (v)

Tính toán. e.g: This sort of life is not CALCULATED to appeal to a young man of twenty. [Learn this by heart]

IDLE CURIOSITY (n)

Tò mò tí. e.g: John: "Why do you ask?" Terry: "Just IDLE CURIOSITY". (No particular reason)

JUMP AT STH (phrv)

Tóm lấy ngay. e.g: Sarah desperately wanted to be an actress, so when they offered her a part in the play, she JUMPED AT it. (To accept sth eagerly)

Do sth TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT (idm)

Tùy ý muốn. e.g: Once at the skating rink, Ivan was allowed to skate TO HIS HEART'S CONTENT. Synonyms: - Do sth AT WILL

FEEL THE PINCH (idm)

Túng tiền. e.g: Many people are FEELING THE PINCH now that there is an economic recession. (To have problems with money because you're earning less than before)

Mount (v)

Tăng dần, = INCREASE (gradually). e.g: - MOUNTING/INCREASING evidence indicates that acid rain is damaging historic sites in Boston and Philadelphia. - Pressure is MOUNTING ON the government to change the law. - The death toll continues to MOUNT.

GATHER SPEED (strength/momentum/pace) (idm) (of vehicle)

Tăng tốc. e.g: The car was GATHERING SPEED.

PRIVATIZE (v)

Tư nhân hóa. e.g: Unless the company is PRIVATIZED, it will be heading for an unavoidable collapse.

Relatively (adv)

Tương đối, = COMPARATIVELY. e.g: - Because leeches' behavior patterns are simple, it is RELATIVELY/COMPARATIVELY easy to identify which neurons govern which behavior. - He died COMPARATIVELY young.

Deprive (v) [Sb Of Sth]

Tướt đoạt, = DENY [Sb Sth]. e.g: - Boys' Clubs do not DEPRIVE/DENY poor children OF the opportunity to participate in sports. - They were imprisoned and DEPRIVED OF their basic rights. - Why should you DEPRIVE YOURSELF OF such simple pleasures?

SHELVE (v)

Tạm gác lại; xếp xó. e.g: Because of cutbacks in council spending, plan for the stadium had to be SHELVED. (To not take action on something until a later time)

Rain LETS UP (phrv)

Tạnh mưa. e.g: If the rain doesn't LET UP soon, we shall have to look for a taxi.

TOUCH ON STH (phrv)

Tạt ngang; đá ngang qua, = BRIEFLY MENTION. e.g: There is no time to do anything but TOUCH briefly ON the most important points.

Carpet (n)

Tấm thảm, = RUG. e.g: CARPETS/RUGS from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

FLIGHT OF STEPS/STAIRS (n)

Tầng; bậc thang. e.g: After climbing the FLIGHT OF STEPS, the old man felt quite exhausted.

BREAK STH IN (phrv)

Tập dần, = GET USED TO. e.g: My new hiking boots will be great once I've BROKEN them IN.

SUMMON STH UP (phrv)

Tập trung năng lượng, sức mạnh. e.g: He had to SUMMON UP the energy to win the race.

CENTER ON/AROUND STH (phrv)

Tập trung vào; hướng vào. e.g: Its economy CENTERS ON the production of coffee. Synonyms: - FOCUS ON STH - CONCENTRATE ON STH

RED TAPE (n)

Tệ quan liêu. e.g: The government has promised to reduce RED TAPE to enable companies to implement their plans more quickly. (Official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results)

COME TO (phrv)

Tỉnh lại, = COME AROUND. e.g: After standing in the sun for more than an hour, two of the people in the queue passed out and CAME TO after some women threw water in their faces.

PAY TRIBUTE TO SB (idm)

Tỏ lòng thành kính; tưởng nhớ. e.g: Venezuelan mourners lined up to PAY TRIBUTE TO the country's late leader, Hugo Chavez.

Assemble (v)

Tụ tập, = GATHER. e.g: - The members of the committee were ASSEMBLED/GATHERED quickly. - She then addressed the ASSEMBLED COMPANY. (= all the people, mọi người)

DROP OFF (phrv)

Tụt hứng. e.g: Mike's interest in practicing karate DROPPED OFF rather quickly and the boy started to look for a new hobby to take.

RESIGN (against sth) (v)

Từ chức. e.g: The communist government has RESIGNED AGAINST the background of the widespread social unrest.

COMPOSE YOURSELF (idm)

Tự bình tĩnh. e.g: The nervous job candidate took a deep breath and tried to COMPOSE HERSELF.

BY/ON YOUR OWN ADMISSION (idm)

Tự công nhận. e.g: He is a coward BY HIS OWN ADMISSION.

Be AT LARGE (idm)

Tự do. e.g: The escaped prisoner is still AT LARGE. (If someone dangerous is at large, that person is free when they should not be. He has BROKEN LOOSE)

Be AT LIBERTY to do sth (idm)

Tự do. e.g: You're AT LIBERTY to do what you like.

RESOLVE YOURSELF (idm) (of problem)

Tự tiêu biến; tự biến mất. e.g: The problem of finding a baby-sitter RESOLVED ITSELF when my mother came to live with us.

Involuntary (a)

Tự động, (not intend, unable to control) = AUTOMATIC. e.g: - His INVOLUNTARY/AUTOMATIC reflexes betrayed his feelings. - An INVOLUNTARY cry of pain. - I cried. My tears were INVOLUNTARY.

INVOLUNTARY (a)

Tự động, = AUTOMATIC. e.g: His INVOLUNTARY/AUTOMATIC reflexes betray his feelings.

GLARE (n)

Unpleasantly strong light. e.g: He was blind by the GLARE of the approaching car's headlights.

Be/Do sth IN AID OF SB/STH (idm)

Used to ask why something is happening e.g: What's all this crying IN AID OF?

Be CAUGHT UP IN STH (idm)

Vướng vào. e.g: While on holiday Walter and Daisy were CAUGHT UP IN a military coup. Synonyms: - BECOME INVOLVED unintentionally

Do sth AGAINST ALL THE ODDS (idm)

Vượt qua mọi khó khăn. e.g: Ian Mills won the election AGAINST ALL THE ODDS.

Do sth AGAINST THE ODDS (idm)

Vượt qua nghịch cảnh. e.g: She arrived with no home, no job, no qualification and no money so she has done really well AGAINST THE ODDS. Synonyms: - RISE TO THE OCCASION/CHALLENGE - RISE ABOVE DIFFICULTIES

Be BEYOND YOUR WILDEST DREAMS (idm)

Vượt xa tưởng tượng. e.g: Marrying into such a big family had always been BEYOND HER WILDEST DREAMS.

Cloth (n)

Vải, = FABRIC. e.g: - Cotton CLOTH/FABRIC has been found among the ruins left by some early American Indians. - WOOLLEN/COTTON CLOTH. - CLOTH INDUSTRY/TRADE. - FURNISHING FABRICS.

TAMPER WITH STH (phrv)

Vầy vào, lục lọi, xáo trộn. e.g: - Dougal almost felt he was TAMPERING WITH something he could neither understand nor control. - I could see at once that the lock had been tampered with. (To touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it)

FLAG STH DOWN (phrv)

Vẫy xe. e.g: If a bus doesn't come, you can always FLAG DOWN a taxi.

Stand-in (phrn)

Vật, người thế chỗ/thay thế, = SUBSTITUTES. e.g: - Chimpanzees are frequently used as STAND-INS/SUBSTITUTES for human beings in experiments. - Most of the stunts are performed by STAND-INS. - Today I will be your SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. (= giáo viên dạy thay)

Do sth AT A STROKE (v)

Vội vàng. e.g: I didn't want to make a decision AT A STROKE, so I said I'd like to think about it. Synonyms: - IMMEDIATELY/ON THE SPOT - AT/ON SHORT NOTICE - AT ONCE

Do sth IN THE PRESENCE OF STH (idm)

Với sự hiện diện của. e.g: I will only sign the papers IN THE PRESENCE OF my solicitor.

THROW STH AWAY (phrv)

Vứt bỏ. e.g: He THREW AWAY his chances of passing by wasting too much time on the first question. (To waste a skill or an opportunity)

BANG/DEAD/RIGHT ON TIME (idm)

Vừa kịp lúc. e.g: The bus arrived DEAD ON TIME. Synonyms: - ON CUE - ON THE DOT

WOULD-BE (a, b4n)

Wanting or trying to be. e.g: Many WOULD-BE career women are frustrated by the lack of crèche and children facilities.

TIP/TILT THE SCALES (in your favor) (v)

Xoay tình thế theo hướng có lợi. e.g: There was a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter's experience TIPPED THE SCALES IN HIS FAVOR. (Xoay người ta như dế)

THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME (idm)

Xu hướng. e.g: - The world's first boot camp for teenagers addicted to the Internet may be THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME. - I hope the fashions pictured in this magazine are not the shape of things to come. (The form or style that is likely to develop or be popular in the future)

ELECTRICAL IMPULSE

Xung điện, = ELECTRICAL SHOCK. e.g: Pain signals, in the form of electrical IMPULSES/SHOCKS, are carried to the brain by the nerves.

CLASH (v)

Xung đột. e.g: - I'm sorry this looks awful. Those two colors CLASH. - I like red and orange together, though lots of people think they clash. (If colours or styles clash, they look ugly or wrong together)

BRING STH OUT (phrv)

Xuất bản. e.g: That dietician is going to BRING OUT a book on healthy eating next month. Dietician (n) Chuyên gia ăn kiêng.

EMINENT (a)

Xuất sắc, = OUTSTANDING. e.g: He is an EMINENT authority on the subject.

INFRINGE A RIGHT (idm)

Xâm phạm quyền. e.g: That human rights are INFRINGED is unacceptable in this society. Synonyms: - VIOLATE

CONSUMER SOCIETY (n)

Xã hội tiêu dùng. e.g: We live in a CONSUMER SOCIETY where shopping is all-important.

Be IN THE REGION OF STH (idm)

Xấp xỉ. e.g: The staff pay rise was IN THE REGION OF 3%. Synonyms: - APPROXIMATELY - ABOUT

ACUTELY EMBARRASSED (a)

Xấu hổ tột cùng. e.g: He was ACUTELY EMBARRASSED when the boss criticized him before the entire staff.

TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION (against sb) (v)

Xử lý kỉ luật. e.g: The police chief was forced to TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST the policeman who accepted a bribe. (DISCIPLINE)

More or Less (idm)

1. Không ít thì nhiều; khoảng chừng đó = ROUGHLY/Approximately. e.g: - It takes ROUGHLY/MORE OR LESS 4000 pounds of petals to make a single pound of rose oil. - She could earn $200 a night, MORE OR LESS. 2. Gần như, = ALMOST. e,g: - I've MORE OR LESS finished the book. - He MORE OR LESS admitted he'd done it. - The project was MORE OR LESS a success.

Raucous (a)

1. Ồn ào, = LOUD. e.g: After leaving a particularly RAUCOUS/LOUD concert, some rock music fans complain about ringing in their ears known as tinnitus. 2. Khàn, = ROUGH. e.g: - RAUCOUS LAUGHTER/VOICE. - They grew more and more RAUCOUS as the evening went on.

COMMON/CURRENT/NORMAL/STANDARD PRACTICE (idm)

A way of doing something that is the usual or expected. e.g: We will accept your cheque; although it is not our NORMAL PRACTICE.

GLARE (n)

Ánh sáng chói lóa. e.g: He was blinded by the GLARE of the approaching car's headlights. (Unpleasant bright or strong light)

LOWBROW (a)

Ít chữ; ít học. e.g: - I don't like intellectual novels, serious music or films; my tastes are quite LOWBROW. - He regards the sort of books I read as very LOWBROW. - I like a LOWBROW action movie once in a while. (Not complicated or demanding much intelligence to be understood. Disapproving) Compare: - HIGHBROW - MIDDLEBROW

Be ON THE QUIET SIDE (idm)

Ít nói. e.g: You may think him rather ON THE QUIET SIDE when you first meet him, but he can be extremely witty.

Be LOADED DOWN WITH STH (phrv)

Ôm cả đống đồ. e.g: I was LOADED DOWN WITH library books, so I took the bus home. (Having to carry too much)

SWEEPING GENERALIZATION (n) (disapproving)

Điều khái quát chung chung. e.g: To say that all Polish Americans wear brightly colored clothes is a SWEEPING GENERALIZATION. (Something that you say or write that is too general and that has not been carefully thought about)

PROVISO (n)

Điều kiện, = CONDITION. WITH THE PROVISO THAT...: Với điều kiện là... e.g: The money was given to the museum WITH THE PROVISO THAT it is spent on operating costs. Synonyms: - ON THE CONDITION THAT...

Troupe (n)

Đoàn nghệ sĩ, đoàn hát, = A GROUP OF ACTORS/SINGERS/ENTERTAINERS etc. e.g: The plane that crashed was carrying a GROUP/TROUPE of entertainers en route to the State Fair.

Be PRESUMED DEAD (idm)

Đoán là đã chết. e.g: The missing hitchhiker had been PRESUMED DEAD until the sensational message came from the small town in Oregon where he was found alive. Antonyms: - Be FOUND ALIVE

GIVE SB A PINK LIP (idm)

Đuổi cổ. e.g: After arriving late for the third time in one week, Sam was finally given THE PINK LIP. Synonyms: - LAY SB OFF - FIRE/SACK - MAKE SB REDUNDANT

MAKE SB REDUNDANT (idm)

Đuổi việc; ĐÀO THẢI. e.g: Will was MADE REDUNDANT three months ago and is still looking for a job. Synonyms: - FIRE - SACK - LAY SB OFF

SHOAL (n)

Đàn cá. e.g: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw SHOALS of tiny, multi-colored fish.

Multitude (n)

Đám đông, = A HUGE CROWD. e.g: A MULTITUDE/HUGE CROWD of people attended the fund-raising presentation in the mall.

ALARMINGLY (adv)

Đáng báo động. e.g: ALARMINGLY, the hole in the ozone layer has doubled in size next year. (ALARM)

SUBSTANTIAL (a)

Đáng kể. e.g: Since the reform, the country has undergone SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES.

CREDIBLE (a)

Đáng tin. e.g: Medieval travelers' tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always CREDIBLE. Synonyms: - RELIABLE - TRUSTWORTHY - CONVINCING

Be ON THE LEVEL (idm)

Đáng tin; thật thà, thẳng thắn. e.g: It seems too good to be true. Are you sure this guy's ON THE LEVEL? Synonyms: - HONEST - FRANK - NICE/OPEN - STRAIGHTFORWARD - CANDID - INGENUOUS - DOWN-TO-EARTH

GAMBLE ON STH (phrv)

Đánh cược. e.g: The decision by the Liverpool manager to leave key players on the bench and GAMBLE ON youth didn't pay off at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Not: Try on - Risk on - Fall on.

BITE BACK (phrv) (at sb/sth)

Đáp trả; cắn trả. e.g: When Emma is criticised, she doesn't hesitate to BITE BACK. Synonyms: - ANSWER BACK - FIGHT BACK

LODGE (v)

Đâm đơn (kiện, khiếu nại). e.g: I intend to LODGE an official complaint to the Director.

HAZARD LIGHT (n)

Đèn cảnh báo nguy hiểm. e.g: Turning on his HAZARD LIGHTS would have altered other drivers to his presence at the roadside.

FLOODLIGHT (n)

Đèn pha. e.g: During the evening football match, the stadium was illuminated by FLOODLIGHTS.

RECEPTIVE (a) (to sth)

Đón nhận, tiếp thu. e.g: People become less RECEPTIVE TO new ideas as they grow older.

BUT RATHER THAT...

Đúng hơn là... = BUT ACTUALLY THAT... e.g: - I won't have a whisky, thank you. It's not that I don't drink, BUT RATHER THAT I don't drink and drive. - It's not a fly, but rather a bee; I dare say.

BRIBERY (n)

Đút lót; hối lộ. e.g: He offered me $500 to break my contract. That's BRIBERY.

SUBMIT A SOLUTION (idm)

Đưa ra giải pháp. e.g: Five readers SUBMITTED the correct solution to out recent competition. (To give or offer something for a decision to be made by others; to suggest)

BRING STH IN (phrv)

Đưa ra; mang ra. e.g: They want to BRING IN a bull to limit arms exports. (To introduce sth, such as a law)

PHASE STH IN (phrv)

Đưa vào sử dụng, = Put Into Operation. e.g: New technology is being PHASED IN at work. Antonyms: - PHASE STH OUT

DETOUR (n)

Đường vòng. e.g: - On the way to Cambridge yesterday the road was blocked by a fallen tree, so we had to make a DETOUR. - Traffic detours will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival.

Be HAILED (as sth) (idm)

Được ca ngợi, = Be PRAISED. e.g: The new dress code was HAILED AS a complete success.

YOU CAN'T WIN 'EM ALL (saying)

Được cái này thì mất cái kia. e.g: I'd have liked the job but I suppose you can't win 'em all. Synonyms: - YOU WIN SOME, YOU LOSE SOME

Recognized (a)

Được công nhận, = ACKNOWLEDGED. e.g: The first RECOGNIZED/ACKNOWLEDGED Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C.

On DISPLAY (idm)

Được triển lãm, trưng bày = ON EXHIBIT. e.g: Ice Age fossils from the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles are now ON DISPLAY/ON EXHIBIT in the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles County.

Be BROUGHT TO LIGHT (idm)

Được đem ra ánh sáng. e.g: The police had to let the suspect go because new evidence was BROUGHT TO LIGHT.

AVERT (v)

Đảo ngược. [Learn this by heart] e.g: Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to AVERT the mortal upshot (?) once shaking starts.

Primary (a)

Đầu tiên, = FIRST. e.g: Magma is the PRIMARY/FIRST source of all the earth's rocks.

BLOATED (a)

Đầy hơi; chướng bụng. e.g: After eating helpings of pudding, she felt completely BLOATED.

FIGHT OFF (phrv)

Đẩy lùi bệnh tật. e.g: - I was going to get the flu last week but I managed to FIGHT IT OFF. - I was trying to fight off the urge to sneak into the kitchen for something to eat. - Her body couldn't fight the infection off. (To free yourself from an illness or a desire to do something you should not do)

Repel (v)

Đẩy lùi, = FIGHT SUCCESSFULLY, DRIVE AWAY. e.g: - To REPEL AN ATTACK/INVASION/INVADER. - Troops REPELLED an attempt to infiltrate the south of the island. - A cream that REPELS insects.

STEP UP STH (phrv)

Đẩy nhanh tiến độ. e.g: The firm will have to STEP UP production if it is to defeat its competition.

PULL UP (of vehicle) (phrv)

Đậu; đỗ xe. e.g: As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes PULLED UP besides us.

Be CONSUMED WITH STH (idm)

Đắm chìm. e.g: She was CONSUMED WITH guilt when she realized that the accident had been her fault. (To have so much of a feeling that it affects everything you do)

Be STEEPED IN STH (idm)

Đắm mình; chìm mình. e.g: - Egypt is a fantastic country for tourists. It's absolutely STEEPED IN industry. - The city is STEEPED IN history.

CHARACTERISTIC (n)

Đặc điểm. e.g: Xiuyun's most STRIKING CHARACTERISTIC (= đặc điểm nổi bật) is her ability to withstand stress and strain. (Typical of a particular person) CHARACTER (n) Tính cách.

LAY DOWN THE LAW/REGULATION (idm)

Đặt luật. e.g: The airline company LAID DOWN the regulations that a passenger can take 20 kilos of carry-on luggage.

SET UP OBJECTIONS (idm)

Đặt mục tiêu. e.g: He SET UP OBJECTIONS to the plan.

PUT STH INTO PERSPECTIVE (idm)

Đặt đúng hoàn cảnh. e.g: - I was only trying to PUT THINGS INTO PERSPECTIVE so we could write a proper paper. - Talking to others can often help to put your own problems into perspective. - If we put the matter into perspective, I think we can discuss it reasonably.

Be AHEAD OF TIME (idm)

Đến sớm. e.g: "You're AHEAD OF TIME, Jim. The meeting doesn't start for another 30 minutes". Said Jack. (Earlier than expected)

BRING STH FORWARD (phrv)

Đề xuất, đề cập. e.g: She was planning to take a holiday in July this year, but she has had to BRING IT FORWARD as July is going to be a particularly busy time for her company. Synonyms: - MENTION - PROPOSE - BRING STH FORTH

TAKE A BACK SEAT (to sth) (idm)

Để sau. e.g: Other CONCERNS have to TAKE A BACK SEAT to concerns about jobs and public safety.

Locally (adv)

Địa phương, = IN THE AREA. e.g: Dotting the marshy expanse of the Florida Everglades are little islands known LOCALLY/IN THAT AREA as hammocks.

PRECONCEIVED (a) (of idea/opinion)

Định kiến. e.g: My PRECONCEIVED dislike for books disappeared when I finished reading a few chapters. (CONCEIVE) (Formed too early, especially without enough thought or knowledge)

GET UP TO STH (phrv)

Định làm, tính làm. e.g: What are you two GETTING UP TO DO just now in the garden? (To do something, often something that other people would disapprove of)

Make a speech (col)

Đọc diễn văn, = DELIVER A SPEECH. e.g: Patrick Henry DELIVERED/MADE his speech asking for "liberty or death" at a church in Richmond, Virginia.

BLOODSHOT (n)

Đỏ ngầu. e.g: I don't think Tom's getting too much sleep lately. His eyes are terribly BLOODSHOT. (BLEED)

FACE UP TO STH (phrv)

Đối diện; chấp nhận. e.g: It's no good pretending; you have to FACE UP TO REALITY. (= đối diện với thực tế) Synonyms: - ACCEPT - CONFRONT Come up against sth: Giải quyết, = Deal with sth.

Textile (n, C)

Đồ dệt may. e.g: - A factory producing a range of TEXTILES. - THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY: Ngành dệt may. - TEXTILE DESIGNER.

REMAIN (n)

Đồ ăn thừa. e.g: There was no one in the house, but the REMAINS of the meal lay on the records.

CO-AUTHOR (v)

Đồng sáng tác; cộng tác viết lách. e.g: After many years as a solo researcher, Marion decided to CO-AUTHOR her next article with a colleague in the same field. (AUTHOR)

FALL IN WITH STH (phrv) (UK)

Đồng thuận. e.g: Once she explained her problem, he was happy to FALL IN WITH her plans. Synonyms: - AGREE - ACCEDE - CONSENT

AGREE ON STH (phrv)

Đồng ý với. e.g: Have you all AGREED ON the amount of money spent on the anniversary?

POUR (v)

Đổ ra, trút ra. e.g: POUR the mixture into an ovenproof dish.

TUMBLE DOWN (phrv) (of building)

Đổ sập. e.g: If there is any more subsidence, the cottage will TUMBLE DOWN in the sea. Tumbledown (a) Xiêu vẹo. A tumbledown cottage.

Poisonous (a)

Độc, = DEADLY/Toxic. e.g: The fer-de-lance, a kind of viper, is one of the most POISONOUS/DEADLY snakes.

STAND OUT AGAINST the blue sky (phrv)

Đụng tới trời xanh. e.g: The skyscraper STANDS OUT AGAINST the blue sky.

COME FORWARD (phrv)

Đứng ra giúp đỡ. e.g: No witnesses to the murder have COME FORWARD and the police are struggling to solve the crime. (To offer help)

Don't breathe a word OF this to anyone.

Đừng nói với ai chuyện này nhé.

INHIBITED (a)

Ức chế. e.g: I wish I could cry but, because of my upbringing, I was too INHIBITED. (Not confident to say or do what you want)

THE HOT FAVORITE (n)

Ứng cử viên sáng giá. e.g: He's regarded as THE HOT FAVORITE to win the prize.

DISCONTENTEDLY (adv)

Một cách bất mãn. e.g: John muttered DISCONTENTEDLY under his breath about the volume of work he'd been given but he didn't dare complain to the boss. (CONTENT) VOLUME OF WORK: Mật độ công việc.

Introductory (a)

Mở màn, = PRELIMINARY/Opening/Written or said at the beginning of sth. e.g: - The professor's INTRODUCTORY/PRELIMINARY REMARKS concerned the development of the laser beam. - INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER/REMARK/PARAGRAPH. - After a few PRELIMINARY remarks he announced the winners. - PRELIMINARY RESULT: Kết quả sơ bộ.

BRANCH OUT (phrv)

"Tách nhóm". e.g: - The thieves decided to BRANCH OUT and steal endangered animals as well as cars. - This designer has recently branched out into children's wear. - After a couple of years working for other people, she branched out on her own (= started her own business). (To start doing sth different)

NOSE STH OUT (phrv)

"Đào mộ". e.g: - The media always manages to NOSE OUT some interesting facts about a politician's past life. - He soon nosed out the details of the accident by talking to people and making some phone calls. (To discover something by searching carefully)

Misty (a)

Mù sương, = FOGGY. e.g: - A MISTY morning. - The morning will start off MISTY.

UNINVITING (a)

NOT ATTRACTIVE. e.g: The living room looked cold and UNINVITNG when the fire wasn't lit. (INVITE)

IMMEDIATELY (adv)

Ngay lập tức. [Learn this by heart] e.g: IMMEDIATELY he delivers the report, it will be sent to the headquarters.

SUBSEQUENT (a)

Ngay sau đó. e.g: The lecture was boring, but the SUBSEQUENT discussion proved fruitful. (Happening after something else)

ALL ALONG (adv)

Ngay từ đầu. e.g: I realized ALL ALONG he was a thief. - Do you think he's cheating us ALL ALONG? (From the beginning) All along it was a fever... - Stay.

MISGIVING (n)

Nghi ngại; âu lo. e.g: "Have you got any MISGIVINGS about the cooperation?: - "Oh no I'm sure it will be successful." (GIVE) Syonyms: - WORRY

MEAN BUSINESS (idm)

Nghiêm túc e.g: - She knew her father MEANT BUSINESS when he threatened to ground her if she failed the test. - He has the look of a man who means business. (To be serious in your intentions)

STEEP YOURSELF IN STH (phrv)

Nghiềm ngẫm. e.g: Before going to Japan, Mai had to spend a fortnight STEEPING HERSELF IN Japanese culture. (To spend a lot of time thinking or learning about something)

CALL IT A DAY (idm)

Nghỉ. e.g: When I finish writing this composition, I'm going to CALL IT A DAY and go to bed.

TOY WITH STH (phrv)

Nghịch, phá. e.g: Deliah wasn't at all hungry, and could only TOY WITH the food on her plates.

Plentiful (a)

Nhiều, = ABUNDANT. e.g: Carbohydrates are PLENTIFUL/ABUNDANT in nature where they serve as an immediate source of energy.

AMPLE (a)

Nhiều. e.g: You have AMPLE opportunity to ask questions after the talk.

WEAR THIN (of excuse, joke) (v)

Nhàm. e.g: Your excuses are WEARING THIN as far as I'm concerned.

Be IN THE NATURE OF THINGS (idm)

Thường thường, USUAL/EXPECTED. e.g: - IN THE NATURE OF THINGS, there is bound to be the occasional accident. - There are problems in every relationship - it's in the nature of things.

SPORTSMANLIKE (a)

Thượng võ; fairplay. e.g: It was very SPORTSMANLIKE of you to admit that your shot had gone out after the umpire said it was in. (SPORTS)

Be ON THE DOLE (idm)

Thất nghiệp. e.g: Before they opened the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ON THE DOLE. Synonyms: - UNEMPLOYED - AT A LOOSE END/AT LOOSE ENDS

GET A KICK OUT OF STH (idm)

Thấy thú vị. e.g: I love to do things for children because I GET A KICK OUT OF IT.

MIRACLE CURE (n)

Thuốc lạ thuốc bệnh; "thuốc tiên". e.g: These drugs will help you but don't expect a MIRACLE CURE.

OUTWARD (a)

Thuộc bên ngoài. e.g: There were no OUTWARD signs that the house was inhabited. (OUT)

CHALLENGING (a)

Thách thức. e.g: Although his PHOTOGRAPHS are quite CHALLENGING, it is worth making the effort to understand them.

TAKE LIBERTIES WITH SB (idm)

Thân mật quá đáng. e.g: - Some of the younger women complained that he'd been taking liberties with them. - He's always taking liberties with the secretaries. (To be too friendly with sb, especially sexually)

COME ON (phrv)

Be improved. e.g: The computer has COME ON a long way over the last thirty years.

Endorse (v)

1. Ký tên, = SIGN e.g: After receiving her check, Suzy ENDORSED/SIGNED it and took it to the bank. 2. Đồng ý, = AGREE WITH. e.g: I FULLY ENDORSED (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said.

Obscure (a)

1. Ít được biết đến, = NOT WELL-KNOWN. e.g: - AN OBSCURE German poet. - We went to see one of Shakespeare's more OBSCURE plays. - He was born around 1650 but his origins remain OBSCURE. 2. Khó hiểu, = DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND. - I found her lecture very OBSCURE.

SNATCH (n)

A short part of sth. e.g: The actor was so nervous that he could only remember small SNATCHES of the dialogue.

Amphitheater (n)

An OVAL theater. e.g: The new AMPHITHEATER was based on the ancient Greek design. 1. Phòng nhạc có cấu trúc hình bán nguyệt, hình tròn hoặc ô van với nhiều tầng ghế nhô cao so với khu vực sàn diễn ở trung tâm. 2. Một nhà hát ngoài trời có cấu trúc tương tự trên đặc biệt là ở đất nước Hy Lạp cổ.

COMPREHENSIVE (a)

Bao quát; toàn diện. e.g: - The research is so COMPREHENSIVE that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined. - He has written a FULLY comprehensive guide to Rome. (Complete and including everything that is necessary)

TAKE STH HARD (idm)

Antonyms: TAKE STH EASY. e.g: He TOOK his wife's death very hard. (Be very upset)

Be AT THE HEIGHT OF STH (idm)

At the most intense or forceful aspect of something. e.g: Sales of margarine rose last year AT THE HEIGHT those of butter.

Issue (v)

Ban hành, lưu hành, = CIRCULATE. e.g: - The United States government ISSUES/CIRCULATES three types of passports: diplomatic, official, and regular. - Rumours began to CIRCULATE about his financial problems.

CATCH ON (phrv)

Become popular. e.g: Text messaging CAUGHT ON because kids wanted to pass notes to each other during class.

TOUCH STH OFF (phrv)

Begin something violent. e.g: The launching of the Soviet Sputnik in 1957 TOUCHED OFF a subsequent space race with the US.

VARIABLE (n)

Biến số; những thứ có thể thay đổi. [Learn this by heart] e.g: - Anthropologists usually study simple, unindustrialized societies because the number of VARIABLES is limited. - The variables in the equation are X, Y, and Z.

Know sb BY SIGHT (v)

Biết chứ không quen. e.g: I know David Fletcher BY SIGHT, but I've never been introduced to him.

MOCK EXAM (n)

Bài thi thử. e.g: Are you having a MOCK EXAM before you sit the actual exam in June?

SERMON (n)

Bài thuyết giáo; thuyết giảng. e.g: SERMONS are generally delivered by A MINISTER OR PRIEST.

REMAIN ALOOF (v)

Bàng quan; hờ hững, = be INDIFFERENT/APATHETIC. e.g: Whenever we organize social events or outings in our office, Janice REMAINS ALOOF, as if such things are beneath her.

MAKE OFF (phrv)

Cao chạy xa bay. e.g: - The robbers packed diamonds into a suitcase and MADE OFF in a van that waited for them in the street. - Somebody broke into the shop and MADE OFF WITH several TVs and videos.

EMBITTERED (a) (by)

Cay đắng. e.g: The old man felt EMBITTERED BY the dreadful condition he had experienced when he was growing up. (BITTER)

HEREDITARY (a) (of title, right)

Cha truyền con nối. e.g: The position of monarch is not something that is chosen by the people. It's HEREDITARY. (Passed from parent to a child as a right)

HUSH STH UP (phrv)

Che giấu. e.g: When the chairman ran off with his secretary, the Board tried to HUSH UP the matter. Synonyms: - HIDE - CONCEAL

BUTT IN (on sb) (phrv)

Chen ngang. e.g: I'm sorry to BUTT IN, but I couldn't help overhearing what you said. Synonyms: - CUT IN - INTERRUPT - INTRUDE

PAY money OUT (phrv)

Chi tiền. e.g: The company PAID OUT nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.

Sever (v)

Chia cắt, chia tách, = CUT. e.g: The Civil War in 1863 CUT/SEVERED the United States into two nations - a southern Confederacy and a northern Union. - To SEVER a rope. - His hand was SEVERED from his arm.

Be OF AVERAGE HEIGHT (idm)

Chiều cao khiêm tốn. e.g: He wasn't short. He wasn't tall. He was OF AVERAGE HEIGHT.

DEFER TO STH (phrv)

Chiều theo ý. e.g: If you say so, I shall DEFER TO your judgement out of respect for you.

SELL STH FOR CRAP (idm)

Cho không. e.g: My car was so old that I could only SELL IT FOR SCRAP. Synonyms: - SELL STH FOR NEXT TO NOTHING

PUT SB OUT (phrv)

Cho ra rìa. e.g: Shirley was almost PUT OUT when her fiancé said he was going on the holiday without her.

The only thought...

Chỉ nghĩ thôi là đã...

CONSIDER IT DONE

Coi như xong, = YES/OK. e.g: "Do you think you could get this parcel mailed for me, please?" "CONSIDER IT DONE".

STAR SIGN (n)

Cung hoàng đạo. e.g: - Do you know what the main characteristics of your STAR SIGN are? - "What's your star sign?" "I'm a Leo."

CUT UP (phrv)

Cut sth into pieces. e.g: "How many metres of this cloth do I need to CUT UP into two skirts?"

There are EXCEPTIONS TO every rule.

Cái gì cũng có ngoại lệ.

STATURE (n)

Danh tiếng. e.g: - Everyone was shocked to hear that a politician of his STATURE would stoop so slow. - His stature as an art critic was tremendous. - If the school continues to GAIN IN stature, it will attract the necessary financial support. Synonyms: - REPUTATION

Ranging from sth to sth (idm)

Dao động từ... đến, = VARYING FROM STH TO STH. e.g: RANGING/VARYING FROM solitary TO gregarious, beaked whales may travel in schools of several hundreds during the breeding season. *Gregarious (a) Sống thành đàn; mang tính chất bày đàn.

Waver (v) [Between/On/Over]

Dao động, lung lay; nao núng, do dự, = Be/Become weak or unsteady. e.g: - His voice WAVERED WITH emotion. - Her smile WAVERED and she began to cry. - His DETERMINATION NEVER WAVERS. - She never WAVERED in her determination to succeed. - She's WAVERING BETWEEN buying a house in the city or moving away.

SUPPORTING ACTOR (n)

Diễn viên phụ. e.g: Ford's career truly began after he was awarded an Oscar for best SUPPORTING ACTOR.

Do sth IN EARNEST (idm)

Do sth more seriously and with more force or effort than before. e.g: They had a four-day holiday, the began work IN EARNEST.

DOLLARIZE (v)

Dollar hóa. e.g: There have been calls for Zimbabwe to DOLLARIZE as a solution to foreign currency shortages. (DOLLAR)

Purely (adv)

Duy nhất, = EXCLUSIVELY/Only/Solely. e.g: Nightshade is an example of a plant used PURELY/EXCLUSIVELY for medicinal purposes.

GO ON A BIT (phrv) (UK)

Dài dòng. e.g: Some of the speeches WENT ON A BIT, and I got bored.

CALL (IN) ON SB (phrv)

Ghé chơi. e.g: John used to CALL ON Jean every Sunday morning when they first started dating. (To visit sb for a short time)

Fowl (n)

Gia cầm, ~ BIRD. e.g: A balanced diet should include fish and FOWL/BIRDS as well as red meat.

REBELLIOUS PHASE (n)

Giai đoạn nổi loạn. e.g: Most teenagers go through a REBELLIOUS PHASE for a few years but they soon grow out of it.

CLOSING STAGE (n)

Giai đoạn đóng cửa; giai đoạn kết thúc. e.g: He was wounded in THE CLOSING STAGES of the battle.

CAST DOUBT/SUSPICION ON STH (idm)

Gieo nghi vấn. e.g: - Our father's illness has CAST DOUBT ON our holiday trip to Egypt. - New evidence has cast doubt on the guilt of the man jailed for the crime. (Make sth seem uncertain)

A man OF MEANS (idm)

Giàu có, = A RICH man/A man WITH MONEY. e.g: In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men OF MEANS/WITH MONEY and social position.

Be SPICK AND SPAN (idm)

Gọn gàng sạch sẽ, = CLEAN and TIDY. e.g: His flat looks so SPICK AND SPAN that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night.

DERIVATION (n)

Gốc rễ. e.g: The English term "cafe", borrowed from French, is ultimately a DERIVATION of the Turkish "kahve", meaning coffee. (DERIVE) DERIVATIVE (n) Từ phát sinh. (Consider -> Consideration)

RUGGED (a)

Gồ ghề. e.g: The country around here is so RUGGED that you can only get around in a jeep.

TAKE SB BACK (to sth) (phrv)

Gợi nhớ, = Make sb remember. e.g: The smell of the sea TOOK HIM BACK TO his childhood. Bring sth back (phrv) Trả lại, = Return.

TIDE SB OVER (phrv)

Help sb in their hard times. e.g: Could you lend me $50 to TIDE ME OVER until the pay day? Synonyms: - CARRY SB THROUGH STH - GET SB THROUGH STH

GET (HOLD) OF THE WRONG END OF THE STICK (idm)

Hiểu nhầm, = MISUNDERSTAND. e.g: They had a terrible row, all because Mike had GOT HOLD OF THE WRONG END OF THE STICK when Sonia was explaining what had happened at the beach.

THE STATUS QUO (n)

Hiện trạng; tình hình hiện tại. e.g: Not voting in elections preserves the STATUS QUO. (The present situation)

Be CHASING YOUR TAIL (idm)

Hoài công vô ích. e.g: I've been CHASING MY TAIL all day, but I haven't got anything done. What a waste of a day!

Be DRIVEN BY STH (idm)

Hoàn cảnh đẩy đưa. e.g: DRIVEN BY despair at her situation, she tried in vain to rob a local bank and ended up in prison for five years.

If... IS ANYTHING TO GO BY (fixed)

IF the number of berries on the holly tree IS ANYTHING TO GO BY, we are likely to have a hard winter.

DIE DOWN (phrv)

If a sound or activity dies down, it becomes quieter or less obvious. e.g: - The teacher waited for the noise to DIE DOWN before she continued to speak. - It was several minutes before the applause died down.

GO TO YOUR HEAD (of sth) (idm)

If something goes to someone's head, it makes that person think that they are very important and makes them a less pleasant person. e.g: Her success has GONE TO HER HEAD.

Nobody knows...

It's unknow...

Askew (adv)

KNOCK ASKEW: Làm lệch, xiên xẹo. e.g: - His hat was KNOCKED ASKEW/AWRY by the wind. - She rushed out, her hair AWRY.

Glue SETS

Keo thì DÍNH. e.g: This new glue is very useful for small repairs as it SETS very rapidly.

UNEARTH (v)

Khai quật. e.g: In a shop, I UNEARTHED a wonderful collection of 1920s toys. (EARTH)

Be FEW AND FAR BETWEEN (idm)

Khan hiếm, = SCARCE/RARE. e.g: Such relaxed days were FEW AND FAR BETWEEN in her hectic life. Hectic (a) Bận rộn, = Busy/Occupied.

Feasible (a)

Khả thi, = POSSIBLE/Practicable e.g: - His plan was rejected because it just wasn't FEASIBLE/POSSIBLE. - A FEASIBLE PLAN/SUGGESTION/IDEA.

ESCALATE (v)

Leo thang. e.g: The problem ESCALATED because neither side was prepared to compromise.

Be IN LINE FOR STH (idm)

Likely to get something good. e.g: Rumors going around, Mr. Long is IN LINE FOR Head of Department.

FOREBODING (n)

Linh cảm chẳng lành. e.g: He decided to withdraw from the powerboat race as he had a FOREBODING of danger. (A feeling that something very bad is going to happen soon)

IN SUCCESSION (adv)

Liên tiếp. e.g: This year is the third IN SUCCESSION that Susan has been appointed the bank manageress. Synonyms: - RUNNING - CONSECUTIVELY

Incessant (a)

Liên tục, không ngớt; = CONTINUOUS/Instant/Never stopping. e.g: - After Senator Smith announced that he planned to run for president, the telephone at campaign headquarters rang INCESSANTLY/CONTINUOUSLY. - INCESSANT RAIN/CHATTER.

THROW OVER STH (phrv)

Loại bỏ, = Get Rid Of. [Learn this by heart] e.g: The new regulations have THROWN OVER up a number of problems for the company.

MAR (v)

Làm hỏng, = SPOIL. e.g: An experiment can be MARRED by poor planning.

CAPSIZE (v) (of boat/ship)

Lật úp; làm lật úp. e.g: - Four people drowned when the yacht CAPSIZED in a sudden storm. - A huge wave capsized the yacht.

Depict (v)

Miêu tả, = PORTRAY/Describe using pictures. e.g: - Prehistoric cave art PORTRAYED/DEPICTED animals in motion. - A painting DEPICTING the Virgin and Child. - The artist had DEPICTED her LYING on a bed. - The novel DEPICTS French society in the 1930s. - The advertisements DEPICT smoking as glamorous and attractive. *Glamorous (a) Beautiful, exciting. Quyến rũ, hào nhoáng.

Be ON THE HOUSE (idm)

Miễn phí, = FREE/FREE OF CHARGE. e.g: The inn owner was so generous. What we consumed was ON THE HOUSE.

Debtor (n)

Người vay nợ. #Creditor (n) Chủ nợ.

Do sth WITH A HEAVY HEART (idm)

Nặng trĩu nỗi buồn. e.g: - It was WITH A HEAVY HEART that she said goodbye to all her colleagues. - WITH A HEAVY HEART, she turned to wave goodbye.

OR FAILING THAT (prep)

Nếu không được, không thể. e.g: - Find someone who will let you talk things through, OR FAILING THAT, write down your thoughts. - Buy her some flowers, or failing that, just send her a card.

HEAVE (v)

Nâng; nhấc. e.g: The removal men HEAVED the piano up the stairs with great difficulty.

TOSS A COIN (idm)

Ném đồng xu. e.g: Let's TOSS A COIN to decide which film to go to.

It STRIKES sb as odd/strange... (idm)

Nó làm ai đó cảm thấy lạ rằng... e.g: It STRUCK me as strange that my front door was open when I got home.

BY AND LARGE (adv)

Nói chung, = GENERALLY. e.g: BY AND LARGE, you did a good job on the whole.

RAMBLE ON (about sth) (phrv)

Nói dông nói dài. e.g: The lecture hall gradually emptied as Professor Jackson RAMBLED ON. Synonyms: - Be/GO ON AND ON ABOUT STH - RAVE/RANT ON ABOUT STH

COME OUT IN STH (phrv)

Nổi hột; dị ứng. e.g: - She can't eat shellfish without COMING OUT IN. - This heat has made me come out in an itchy red RASH. Rash (n) Phát ban. (If you come out in something, such as spots, they appear on your skin)

Come forth (phrv)

Nổi lên, = EMERGE. e.g: After World War II, Russia EMERGED/CAME FORTH as a world power.

GO BANANAS (idm)

Nổi điên. e.g: It was because she was late that the boss WENT BANANAS.

HAVE RAT (idm)

Nổi điên. e.g: When I tell my parents that we've decided to call off the wedding, they're going to HAVE RAT.

TAKE EXCEPTION (to sb/sth) (idm)

Nổi đóa. e.g: Robert TOOK EXCEPTION when he was left out of the team. (To be offended or made angry by something or someone)

PUT IN FOR STH (phrv)

Nộp đơn; tham gia, ~ GO IN FOR STH. e.g: - Students with a high enough grade point average are eligible to PUT IN FOR the Fulbright Scholarship. - I'm putting in for a job at the hospital. (To make an official request to have or do something)

LET STH OUT (phrv)

Nới đồ. e.g: These trousers are too tight - I'm going to have to LET THEM OUT. Antonyms: - TAKE STH IN

INDEBTED (a) (to sb)

Nợ. e.g: I am INDEBTED TO Mr. Morrison because of the kindness and concern that he showed me when I was at the airport. Synonyms: - OWE STH TO SB

RUN UP STH (phrv)

Nợ. e.g: We have RUN UP a huge bill at the grocer's across the road.

SMIRK (n)

Nụ cười đểu. e.g: Sandra's unplesant SMIRK suggested that she knew about Amanda's terrible secret.

PUT STH ABOUT/AROUND (phrv)

Phao tin. e.g: He PUT IT ABOUT/AROUND that he was thinking of leaving the company and, as a result, he received several offers from rival organizations. - I'd like to know who put the rumour around that I'm pregnant. (To tell a lot of people sth not true)

NON-VERBAL (a)

Phi ngôn ngữ. e.g: Meaning can be conveyed through NON-VERBAL means such as gestures, eye contact, social distance and facial expressions. (VERB)

ROPE STH OFF (phrv)

Phong tỏa bằng dây. e.g: The area of the investigation was ROPED OFF and marked out with luminous tape. (To separate an area from another one, using ropes, to stop people from entering it)

CORDON STH OFF (phrv)

Phong tỏa. e.g: The area has been CORDONED OFF following a bomb threat.

PARAMOUNT (a)

Quan trọng hàng đầu. e.g: In any transport system, the safety of passengers should be PARAMOUNT. (More important than anything else) Be OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE.

GREATLY MATTER (idm)

Quan trọng. e.g: It won't MATTER GREATLY if you arrive a few minutes late. Synonyms: - Be IMPORTANT/CRUCIAL

RUN TO SB (phrv)

Quay sang nhờ vả. e.g: You can't keep RUNNING TO your parents every time you have a problem. Synonyms: - TURN TO STH

Be RECONCILED TO DOING STH (idm)

Quen với; chấp nhận. e.g: He was disappointed by his result, but he is now RECONCILED TO HAVING to re-take the exam.

SET OUT (phrv)

Quyết định, = DECIDE. e.g: After breakfast, Father SET OUT to pain the house.

PREMATURE (a)

Quá sớm, = TOO EARLY. e.g: A judgement made before all the facts are known must be called PREMATURE.

PROHIBITIVE (a) (for cost)

Quá đắt đỏ. e.g: - It was decided that the cost of the project would be PROHIBITIVE and so it was abandoned. - Hotel prices in the major cities are high but not prohibitive. (If the cost of something is prohibitive, it is too expensive for most people) Synonyms: - ASTRONOMICAL - EXPENSIVE/COSTLY

Apparel (n)

Quần áo, = CLOTHING (formal). e.g: In certain industries the workers' APPAREL/CLOTHING is not only cumbersome but also quite heavy. *Cumbersome (a) Vướng víu.

RATTLE (v)

Quật liên tiếp. e.g: The wind blew so strongly that the windows RATTLED in their frames. (To (cause something to) make a noise like a series of knocks)

TICK SB OFF (phrv)

Quở mắng. e.g: Sebastian got TICKED OFF for damaging his bicycle.

TREMBLE (with sth) (v)

Run cầm cập, = SHAKE. e.g: The thief was caught by the police and was TREMBLING WITH fear.

RADIOACTIVE DATING (n)

Rò rỉ phóng xạ. e.g: RADIOACTIVE DATING provides a powerful way to measure geologic time.

APPARENTLY (adv)

Rõ ràng. e.g: He walked home through the quiet and, at this hour, APPARENTLY a deserted village.

HOLD BACK (from sth) (phrv)

Rút lui. e.g: John HELD BACK from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people.

BRING STH FORTH (phrv)

Sinh. e.g: I was BROUGHT FORTH in a month in autumn 18 years ago. Synonyms: - GIVE BIRTH

ROUGH JUSTICE/LUCK (idm)

Something that happens to you that is severe or unfair. e.g: It was ROUGH JUSTICE for Ted to receive a parking fine when he was at the doctor's.

SET OUT (phrv)

Start with a particular aim. e.g: He didn't SET OUT to be a singer; he just wanted to sing for fun.

BUCKLE DOWN (to sth) (phrv)

Start working hard. e.g: Your exams are coming soon. It's time to BUCKLE DOWN TO work. Synonyms: - GET DOWN TO STH

TAPER OFF (phrv)

Suy giảm, = DECLINE. e.g: Demand for the products is expected to peak 5 years from now then to TAPER OFF.

DETERIORATE (v)

Suy giảm; đi xuống. e.g: The economy is expected to DETERIORATE over the upcoming year. Synonyms: - WORSEN

DEDUCE (v) (from sth)

Suy luận. e.g: The text doesn't give you the answer explicitly, you have to DEDUCE it FROM the evidence. Synonyms: - INFER FROM STH

Be A CLOSE THING (idm)

Suýt soát; xém chết. e.g: - Did Jane pass her exam? Yes, but only just. It was A CLOSE THING. The pass mark was forty-five percent and she got forty-six. - We got him out in the end, but it was a close thing. (A situation in which success or failure is equally possible)

DISTASTE (n) (for sth)

Sự khó chịu; sự không ưa. e.g: She expressed her DISTASTE FOR certain kinds of cheaply produced movies.

Shine (v)

Sáng chói. e.g: She has set A SHINING EXAMPLE of loyal service over four decades. (= ví dụ sáng chói/ví dụ điển hình, = Prime Example)

Selection (n)

Sự lựa chọn, = CHOICE. e.g: - The CHOICE/SELECTION of a particular career is influenced by a number of factors. - RANDOM SELECTION: lựa chọn ngẫu nhiên.

CRAFTINESS (n)

Sự mưu mẹo, quỷ quyệt. e.g: He was well-known for his CRAFTINESS in his dealings. (CRAFT) CRAFTY (a) Mưu mẹo, quỷ quyệt, = CUNNING.

THANKS ALL THE SAME (exc)

THANKS ANYWAY

DRIVING AMBITION (n)

Tham vọng mãnh liệt, cực độ. e.g: DRIVING AMBITION is what most great leaders have in common.

MONITOR (v)

Theo dõi. e.g: While you pedal away on the exercise bicycle, a machine will be MONITORING your breathing and heart rate.

Be BY LAW (idm)

Theo luật. e.g: You can sue him for insulting you BY LAW.

FOLLOW THE THREAD (idm)

Theo mạch ý. e.g: Although he spoke slowly, I found it difficult to FOLLOW THE THREAD of his argument.

SO/AS FAR AS IS KNOWN (adv)

Theo như được biết. e.g: AS FAR AS IS KNOWN, water is required by all living things on Earth and life cannot survive without it.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS (n)

Thiết bị tiêu thụ điện. e.g: There has been a real boom in CONSUMER ELECTRONICS over the last three decades.

Do sth OFF THE CUFF (idm)

Thiếu chuẩn bị. e.g: Our class monitor had a brilliant speech yesterday although he spoke OFF THE CUFF then.

ANY OLD HOW (adv, idm)

Thiếu cẩn thận. e.g: I'm afraid Tim doesn't take much care over his homework. He usually does it ANY OLD HOW. Synonyms: - CARELESSLY

NOT HOLD WATER (of argument/explanation/reason) (idm)

Thiếu lý lẽ, thiếu chính xác, = NOT TRUE. e.g: I've heard that argument before and quite frankly, it just doesn't HOLD WATER.

ILL-ADVISED (a)

Thiếu sáng suốt, = UNWISE. e.g: Be careful. You may be ILL-ADVISED to put all your eggs in one basket. (ADVICE)

Lack IN talent (idm)

Thiếu tài năng. e.g: If someone tells you you're lacking IN talent, ignore them.

CATCH SB ON THE HOP (idm)

To do something when someone is not ready for it and is not able to deal with it. e.g: I'm afraid you've CAUGHT ME ON THE HOP - I wasn't expecting you until next week.

Pensive (a)

Trầm ngâm, suy nghĩ, = THOUGHTFUL. e.g: - Dali's paintings can inspire a PENSIVE MOOD. (= tâm trạng trầm ngâm) - To LOOK PENSIVE. (= nhìn có vẻ trầm ngâm) - She sat with a PENSIVE EXPRESSION on her face.

PERVASIVE (a)

Tỏa khắp, lan khắp. e.g: The smell of the burnt cabbage was so PERVASIVE that it spread to every room. (Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people)

OUTSHINE (v)

Tỏa sáng hơn; vượt trội hơn. e.g: Sportsmen live under a constant pressure of being OUTSHONE and subsequently replaced by someone who is younger, faster and more accomplished.

CONSIDERATE (a) (of sb)

Tốt bụng. e.g: It was very CONSIDERATE OF you to offer me your seat, but I'm quite happy to stand.

Forefather (n)

Tổ tiên, = ANCESTOR/Forebear. e.g: The Chinese people worship their ANCESTOR/FOREFATHERS/FOREBEARS.

MANSLAUGHTER (n)

Tội ngộ sát. e.g: The driver's charge was finally reduced to MANSLAUGHTER because he hadn't killed the girl deliberately.

MINOR OFFENCE (n)

Tội nhẹ. e.g: The accused was given a short sentence as he had committed only a MINOR OFFENCE.

Be IN THE KNOW (idm)

Uyên thâm. e.g: We can safely trust Iris. She is IN THE KNOW about everything that happens on the Stock Exchange. (To have knowledge about something that most people do not have)

IMPLEMENTATION (n)

Việc triển khai thực hiện. e.g: The IMPLEMENTATION of the project has been suspended because of the inadequate financing.

Do sth IN DUE COURSE (idm)

Vào thời điểm thích hợp. e.g: Climatic changes may, IN DUE COURSE, render weather more obsolete.

HEM SB IN (phrv)

Vây hãm, = SURROUND. e.g: The movie star wanted to leave but was HEMMED IN by the crowd and couldn't escape.

Do sth IN THE INTEREST OF SB (idm)

Vì lợi ích của. e.g: The government stopped the local companies from importing fake milk powder IN THE INTEREST OF public health.

TO THIS/THAT END (conj)

Vì vậy. e.g: - Tessa was determined to become wealthy and TO THAT END, she started her own company. - He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to this end he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.

Null (a)

Vô giá trị, = INVALID. e.g: - Her passport was NULL/INVALID because the photograph was taken when she was a child. - A NULL RESULT.

INHUMANE (a)

Vô nhân đạo. e.g: Keeping large animals in cages is INHUMANE. (HUMANE)

Carefree (a)

Vô tư, vui vẻ, = BLITHE. e.g: - Shelley's famous poem "To a Skylark" praises the bird for its CAREFREE/BLITHE spirit.

SPRAWL (n)

Vùng mở rộng lộn xộn. e.g: - The council are encouraging high-rise apartments to try to stop the URBAN SPRAWL. - The URBAN SPRAWL of South Florida. (A large area of land covered with buildings that have been added at different times so that it looks untidy)

FUSED (a)

When an electrical device or piece of machinery fuses, or when someone or something fuses it, it stops working because the electric current is too high. e.g: The light in the room went out as the bulb was FUSED.

SWOT UP (phrv)

Xem lại bài trước ngày thi. e.g: I've got to SWOT UP the French Revolution for tomorrow's test. Synonyms: - REVIEW - BRUSH UP

GO OVER STH (phrv)

Xem xét kĩ càng. e.g: We can GO OVER your report together when we meet tomorrow. Synonyms: - MULL OVER STH - SCRUTINIZE

MULL OVER STH (phrv)

Xem xét tỉ mỉ, = SCRUTINIZE. e.g: They'll need time to MULL OVER the proposals we have submitted.

Be OFF THE BEATEN TRACK (idm)

Yên tĩnh. e.g: The farmhouse we stayed in was completely OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.

ASSUMING THAT...

[Learn this by heart] e.g: He bought that house, ASSUMING THAT he would receive the money under his uncle's will.

TRY AND KEEP DOING STH (phrv)

e.g: The colours you've chosen are lovely, dear, but next time TRY AND KEEP shading within the lines a bit more.

PUSH STH UP (phrv)

Đẩy giá. e.g: British Leyland is aiming to PUSH UP its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years.

ABNORMALITY (n)

Điều bất thường. e.g: The results of the medical tests showed that the patient had several ABNORMALITIES of the brain that required urgent treatment. (NORMAL)

MAKE A BIG OF YOURSELF (idm)

Ăn như heo, = EAT TOO MUCH. e.g: They made complete pigs of themselves at the dinner.

MULTI-COLORED (a)

Đa sắc. e.g: Ensure your screen colors are not causing eye strain. Avoid fluorescent MULTI-COLORED screens. (COLOR)

ANGUISH (n)

Đau đớn tột cùng. e.g: - This sad song movingly conveys the ANGUISH of the lover's final parting. - He groaned in anguish. - Tears of anguish filled her eyes. (Extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering) Synonyms: - DESPERATION - AGONY

Menace (v)

Đe dọa, = THREATENED. e.g: - Although monkeys occasionally MENACE/THREATEN their enemies, they are usually not dangerous unless they are provoked. - The forests are being MENACED by major development projects. - Millions MENACED by floods.

DREAMILY (adv)

Đầy mộng mị. e.g: The romantic novel started with a young woman staring DREAMILY into the fire. What a cliché. (DREAM)

Bring about/around sth (phrv)

Đem lại, mang lại; dẫn tới, = RESULT IN. e.g: The 1908 Siberian meteorite explosion BROUGHT ABOUT/RESULTED IN considerable depletion of the northern hemisphere's ozone layer.

ENGENDER (v)

Đem lại. e.g: The government have just introduced policies that ENGENDERED controversy. (GENDER) (To make people have a particular feeling or make a situation start to exist)

CLEAR OUT (of sth) (phrv)

Đi khỏi, = LEAVE. e.g: - I found the letter when I was CLEARING OUT after my father's death. - My landlord's given me a week to clear out of my flat.

TURN IN (phrv)

Đi ngủ. e.g: I cannot stay up late at night. I prefer TURNING IN early. (To go to bed)

RUN UP A DEBT (idm)

Đi vay nợ. e.g: He RAN UP a lot of DEBTS in the town and then disappeared without a trace.

TRAVEL FAR AND WIDE (idm)

Đi đây đi đó. e.g: He TRAVELED FAR AND WIDE for 20 years and he then decided to return home.

PREMONITION (n)

Điềm báo. e.g: It was very strange but I had a PREMONITION that the plane would crash.

Aversion (n) [To sb/sth/doing sth]

Ác cảm; ghét, = INTENSE DISLIKE. e.g: - Since Ron has such an INTENSE DISLIKE/AVERSION for flying, I am certain that he will not want to go with us. - A STRONG AVERSION. - He had AN AVERSION TO GETTING up early. *Averse (v)

HINT (v)

Ám chỉ. e.g: Although he didn't actually say he wanted it, he did HINT pretty strongly. (To say or do something that shows, but not directly, what you think or want) Not "IMPLY": To communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly.

IMPLY (v)

Ám chỉ. e.g: Does your tone IMPLY that he can't be responsible?

PETTY CRIME/THEFT (n)

Ăn cắp vặt. e.g: Most crimes that are committed are more than PETTY THEFT.

Be AT A LOOSE END (idm)

Ăn không ngồi rồi. e.g: If you're AT AN LOOSE END, you could help me in the garden. (To have nothing to do)

EAT LIKE A HORSE (idm)

Ăn khỏe như vâm. e.g: He's thin, but he EATS LIKE A HORSE.

Be DRESSED TO THE NINES (idm)

Ăn mặc chỉn chu. e.g: It's a formal occasion so we'll have to GET DRESSED TO THE NINES - no jeans and pullovers this time. (To get well-dressed)

Reflection (n)

Ảnh phản chiếu, = IMAGE. e.g: The dog saw its REFLECTION/IMAGE in the mirror.

HEARTWARMING (a)

Ấm lòng. e.g: It's HEARTWARMING to see the friendship and enthusiasm these kids display on the sports field. (HEART)

Musty (a)

Ẩm mốc, = DAMP. e.g: - The MUSTY room. - The MUSTY smells of old books. - These clothes smell MUSTY.

RAUCOUS (a)

Ồn ào, = Very Noisy. e.g: After leaving a particularly RAUCOUS concert, some rock music fans complain about ringing in their ears as tinnitus.

Be IN BETWEEN (idm)

Ở chính giữa. e.g: The house was near a park but there was a road IN BETWEEN.

PRO-GOVERNMENT (a)

Ủng hộ chính phủ. e.g: The editorial section of the paper tends to be PRO-GOVERNMENT and contains rarely any criticism. (GOVERN) Antonyms: - ANTI-GOVERNMENT