13 reasons why Flashcards
encore (n)
/ˈɑːŋkɔːr/
an extra short performance given at the end of a concert or other performance; a request for this made by an audience calling out.
scoff (v) at somebody/something
/skɑːf/
to talk about somebody/something in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or ridiculous
Chế giễu, đùa cợt
~ an expression of scornful derision
scorn (n) - scornful (n)
/skɔːrn/
[uncountable] a strong feeling that somebody/something is stupid or not good enough, usually shown by the way you speak
- Her fellow teachers greeted her proposal with scorn.
- She was unable to hide the scorn in her voice.
- scorn for somebody/something: They had nothing but scorn for his political views.
khinh miệt, khinh rẻ
derision (n) - derisive
/dɪˈrɪʒn/
a strong feeling that somebody/something is ridiculous and not worth considering seriously, shown by laughing in an unkind way or by making unkind remarks
synonym scorn
- Her speech was greeted with howls of derision.
- He became an object of universal derision.
/dɪˈraɪsɪv/
derisive (a) unkind and showing that you think somebody/something is ridiculous
- She gave a short, derisive laugh.
- His voice was savagely derisive.
tragic (a)
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
- making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot
+ He was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 24.
+ Cuts in the health service could have tragic consequences for patients.
+ It would be tragic if her talent remained unrecognized.
+ a rather tragic story
- [only before noun] connected with tragedy (= the style of literature)
+ a tragic actor/hero
voice fades to echo
echo (n) /ˈekoʊ/
- the reflecting of sound off a wall or inside a confined space so that a noise appears to be repeated; a sound that is reflected back in this way
+ There was an echo on the phone and I couldn’t hear clearly.
+ The hills sent back a faint echo.
- the fact of an idea, event, etc. being like another and reminding you of it; something that reminds you of something else
+ Yesterday’s crash has grim echoes of previous disasters. - an opinion or attitude that agrees with or repeats one already expressed or thought
+ His words were an echo of what she had heard many times before.
wishy - washy (a)
/ˈwɪʃi wɔːʃi/ - not having clear or firm ideas or beliefs a wishy-washy liberal - not bright in colour a wishy-washy blue
[Clear throat]
clear (one’s) throat
- Literally, to cough or make a guttural sound in an attempt to relieve a blockage in the throat, as is often caused by phlegm. I’m worried that I’m getting sick because I’ve had to clear my throat constantly all day long.
- To make a coughing sound in order to attract attention. When the boss cleared her throat, we immediately stopped talking so that she could start the meeting.
chuckle (n)
chuckle at/about something | chuckle of something
/ˈtʃʌkl/
chuckle at/about something | chuckle of something
- an act of laughing quietly
She gave a chuckle of delight.
(a feeling of sheer/pure delight)
chatter (v) (n)
BrE /ˈtʃætə(r)/ ; NAmE /ˈtʃætər/
- [intransitive] chatter (away/on) (to somebody) (about something) to talk quickly and continuously, especially about things that are not important
+ They chattered away happily for a while.
+ The children chattered to each other excitedly about the next day’s events.
[intransitive] (of teeth) to knock together continuously because you are cold or frightened
+ Her teeth chattered as she dressed.
[intransitive] (of birds or monkeys) to make a series of short high sounds
+ The only sounds we could hear were the birds chattering in the trees.
light ‘em up
1/ Động lệnh để bắn về phía kẻ thù (thường thấy trong mấy phim hành động)
2/ Uống rượu, bia nhiều hết sức cho tới khi không còn uống dc nữa :3
A: what are u doing?
B: drinking, man
A: wanna LIGHT ‘EM UP?
B: ye, let’s LIGHT ‘EM UP!
3/ Cho bánh xe (xe hơi) xoay tại chỗ để ma sát vs nền cho tới khi bốc khói (thường thấy trong mấy phim đua xe, lúc chuẩn bị xuất phát :p)
4/ Khi cảnh sát hụ còi, bật đèn lên để đuổi theo xe đằng trước (hay thấy trên phim :D)
A: That car looks suspicious, LIGHT ‘EM UP
dumb (a)
- unable to speak
- dumb = stupid
pretty dumb things to do
grunt (v) (n)
- [intransitive] (of animals, especially pigs) to make a short, low sound in the throat
- [intransitive, transitive] (of people) to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say something using this sound
+ He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.
+ When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.
grunt something He grunted something about being late and rushed out.
+ speech ‘Thanks,’ he grunted.
flip the ignition
[transitive] to press a button or switch in order to turn a machine, etc. on or off
synonym flick
flip something: to flip a switch
flip something on/off: She reached over and flipped off the light.
car turning over
- to change position so that the other side is facing towards the outside or the top
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep.
The car skidded and turned over.
(figurative) The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). - (of an engine) to start or to continue to run
- to change to another channel when you are watching television
engine turning over
- to change position so that the other side is facing towards the outside or the top
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep.
The car skidded and turned over.
(figurative) The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). - (of an engine) to start or to continue to run
- to change to another channel when you are watching television
shut her (car) off
tắt máy
irony
[uncountable, countable] the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this
The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn’t like it.
It was one of life’s little ironies.
irony (n)
[uncountable, countable] the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this
The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn’t like it.
It was one of life’s little ironies.
rewind (v)
rewind (something) to make something such as a film or a recording go backwards
pant (v)
- [intransitive, transitive] (+ speech) to breathe quickly with short breaths, usually with your mouth open, because you have been doing some physical exercise, or because it is very hot
She finished the race panting heavily.
She could hear him panting up the stairs (= running up and breathing quickly).
He found her panting for breath at the top of the hill.
[groan softly]
groan /ɡroʊn/
- [intransitive, transitive] to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure
synonym moan
He lay on the floor groaning.
groan with something to groan with pain/pleasure
groan at something We all groaned at his terrible jokes.
groan about something They were all moaning and groaning (= complaining) about the amount of work they had.
ointment (n)
/ˈɔɪntmənt/a smooth substance that you rub on the skin to heal a wound or sore place
synonym cream
antiseptic ointment
He put some ointment on the cut.
shitty (a)
- unpleasant; very bad I’m not going to eat this shitty food. a shitty week at work - unfair or unkind What a shitty way to treat a friend!
indistinct (a) - indistinctly (adv)
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/that cannot be seen, heard or remembered clearly
synonym vague, hazy
an indistinct figure in the distance
His memory of the incident was somewhat indistinct.
turnout (n)
/ˈtɜːrnaʊt/
the number of people who attend a particular event
- This year’s festival attracted a record turnout.
the number of people who vote in a particular election
- a high/low/poor turnout
- a 60% turnout of voters
depart this realm
realm (n)
/relm/
- an area of activity, interest, or knowledge
in the realm of literature
At the end of the speech he seemed to be moving into the realms of fantasy.
- (formal) a country ruled by a king or queen
synonym kingdom
the defence of the realm
gem (n)
- a precious stone that has been cut and polished and is used in jewellery
- a person, place or thing that is especially good
understated (a)
understated sense of fashion
understated (a)
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/
if a style, colour, etc. is understated, it is pleasing and elegant in a way that is not too obvious
