7 Flashcards
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advocate
(v)
/ˈædvəkeɪt/
ủng hộ, tán thành công khai
To publicly recommend a particular action or plan.
A conservative who advocates fewer government controls on business.
acknowledge
(v)
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
thừa nhận
To admit or accept that something is true or exists.
The government has acknowledged the problem.
assert
(v)
/əˈsɜːt/
khẳng định
To state a fact or belief firmly.
The defendants continue to assert their innocence.
dispute
(v)
/dɪˈspjuːt/
tranh cãi, phủ nhận
To argue that something is not true or correct.
He disputed the allegations.
imply
(v)
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
ám chỉ
To suggest something in an indirect way.
Are you implying that I had something to do with those attacks?
justify
(v)
/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/
biện minh
To prove or show that something is reasonable or necessary.
No argument can justify a war.
object
(v)
/əbˈdʒekt/
phản đối
To express dislike or disapproval.
We objected strongly but were outvoted.
outline
(v)
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
phác thảo, trình bày khái quát
To explain something in a general or basic way.
The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town’s image.
question
(v)
/ˈkwestʃən/
đặt nghi vấn, nghi ngờ
To express doubt about whether something is true or valid.
Scientists began questioning the validity of the research.
benefit
(n)
/ˈbenɪfɪt/
lợi ích
An advantage or positive result from something.
The benefits of this form of therapy.
debate
(n)
/dɪˈbeɪt/
cuộc tranh luận
A formal discussion with different viewpoints.
An intense debate is going on within the Israeli government.
discussion
(n)
/dɪˈskʌʃən/
cuộc thảo luận
A conversation to exchange ideas or reach a decision.
There was a lot of discussion about the wording of the report.
drawback
(n)
/ˈdrɔːbæk/
bất lợi, điểm hạn chế
A disadvantage or negative aspect of something.
The apartment’s only drawback was that it was too small.
evidence
(n)
/ˈevɪdəns/
bằng chứng (không đếm được)
Information or signs indicating whether something is true.
There is a lot of evidence that stress is partly responsible for disease.
proof
(n)
/pruːf/
bằng chứng xác thực, minh chứng rõ ràng
A fact or piece of evidence that shows something is definitely true.
You have to have proof of residence in the state of Texas.
advocated by someone
được ủng hộ bởi ai đó
This policy is advocated by several experts.
advocate reform/legislation/violence
ủng hộ cải cách/pháp luật/bạo lực
He openly advocates prison reform.
openly/strongly/publicly advocate
công khai/mạnh mẽ/công khai ủng hộ
The organization publicly advocates for climate action.
acknowledge the existence/importance of something
thừa nhận sự tồn tại/tầm quan trọng của điều gì
She acknowledged the importance of mental health.
acknowledge the need for something
thừa nhận sự cần thiết của điều gì đó
The company acknowledged the need for change.
acknowledge difficulties
thừa nhận những khó khăn
He acknowledged difficulties in implementing the plan.
publicly/readily acknowledge
công khai/sẵn sàng thừa nhận
The minister publicly acknowledged the mistake.
widely/universally acknowledged
được thừa nhận rộng rãi/toàn cầu
She is widely acknowledged as a pioneer in her field.
dispute a claim/assertion/allegation
tranh cãi về một tuyên bố/cáo buộc
The company disputed the allegation.
