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Get inspiration from:

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lấy cảm hứng từ

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Ancient civilazation

civil(adj)
1.[only before noun] connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
civil strife/conflict
There were concerns that the economic reforms might lead to civil unrest.
2.[only before noun] connected with the state rather than with religion or with the armed forces
the recognition of civil unions for same-sex couples
They were married in a civil ceremony.
civil aviation
We have called in the army to assist the civil authorities in rescue operations.
3.[only before noun] involving personal legal matters and not criminal law
a civil court
4.polite in a formal way but possibly not friendly uncivil
The less time I have to spend being civil to him the better!
civilize
1.to educate and improve a person or a society; to make somebody’s behaviour or manners better
The girls in a class tend to have a civilizing influence on the boys.
civilization
1.a state of human society that is very developed and organized
the technology of modern civilization
The Victorians regarded the railways as bringing progress and civilization.
2.a society, its culture and its way of life during a particular period of time or in a particular part of the world
the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome
diseases that are common in Western civilization
3.all the people in the world and the societies they live in, considered as a whole
Environmental damage threatens the whole of civilization.
Could this be the end of civilization as we know it?

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nền văn minh

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civility /səˈvɪləti
1.[uncountable] polite behaviour
Staff members are trained to treat customers with civility at all times.
2.remarks that are said only in order to be polite
She didn’t waste time on civilities.

civilian /səˈvɪliən/ (adj,n)
1.a person who is not a member of the armed forces or the police
Two soldiers and one civilian were killed in the explosion.
Hundreds of innocent civilians have died in the air strikes.
Further measures are needed to protect civilians.
The group was accused of targeting civilians.

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thường dân

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primitive times

/ˈprɪmətɪv/

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thời nguyên thủy,nguyên sơ

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Resemble to the present time
resemble /rɪˈzembl/ (v) resemblance=likeness
1.resemble somebody/something to look like or be similar to another person or thing
She closely resembles her sister.
So many hotels resemble each other.
The plant resembles grass in appearance.

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giống hiện tại

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Differ from place to place

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khác nơi này đến nơi khác

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Have a tendency to look back

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có xu hướng hồi tưởng

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Sacrifice one’s lives for something

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hy sinh cuộc sống cho

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Become more aware about future

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có ý thức hơn vê tg lai

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past event

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sự kiện lịch sử

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delve
1.+ adv./prep. to reach inside a bag, container, etc. to search for something
SYNONYM dig
She delved in her handbag for a pen.
delve into
1.to try hard to find out more information about something
She had started to delve into her father’s distant past.
We must delve back into history to find the reason.

to delve into the history

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đào sâu về

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historical highlight

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điểm nổi bật trong lịch sử

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antique /ænˈtiːk/(adj,n)
1.(of furniture, jewellery, etc.) old and often valuable
an antique mahogany desk

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cổ quý

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atrocity /əˈtrɒsəti/
1.a cruel and violent act, especially in a war
In the war, both sides committed atrocities.

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sự tàn bạo

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avert(v) /əˈvɜːt/
formal
1.avert something to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening
A disaster was narrowly averted.
He did his best to avert suspicion.
Talks are taking place in an attempt to avert a strike.
He managed to avert the closure of the factory.
2.avert your eyes/gaze/face (from something) to turn your eyes, etc. away from something that you do not want to see
She averted her eyes from the terrible scene in front of her.

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đẩy lùi

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bring peace to nation

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mang lại hòa bình

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Call for a ceasefire:a time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the fighting permanently
SYNONYM truce
a call for an immediate ceasefire
a permanent/a temporary/an interim ceasefire
Observers have reported serious violations of the ceasefire.

truce
1/​an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for an agreed period of time; the period of time that this lasts
to call/break a truce

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kêu gọi ngừng bắn

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Collateral damage /kəˈlætərəl/
1.connected with something else, but in addition to it and less important
collateral benefits

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tổn thất ngoài dự kiến

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decisive battle
1.ery important for the final result of a particular situation
a decisive factor/victory/battle
Climate was a decisive factor in establishing where the tournament should be held.
She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.
a decisive step (= an important action that will change a situation) towards a cleaner environment
2.able to decide something quickly and with confidence
decisive management
The government must take decisive action on gun control.
OPPOSITE indecisive

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Deploy troops
deploy deployment
1.deploy somebody/something to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action
2 000 troops were deployed in the area.
At least 5 000 missiles were deployed along the border.
Tanks were deployed effectively during the long campaign.
2.deploy something (formal) to use something effectively
to deploy arguments/resources
She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against he

troop(adj,v,n)
1.connected with soldiers, especially in large groups
troop movements
2. soldiers, especially in large groups
They announced the withdrawal of 12 000 troops from the area.
The president decided to send in the troops.
Russian troops
3. to walk somewhere together as a group
After lunch we all trooped down to the beach.
As the players trooped off the field, someone threw a bottle from the crowd.
The girls trooped in for dinner.

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dàn quân,tiến quân

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gueririlla /ɡəˈrɪlə/ (adj,n)
1.a member of a small group of soldiers who are not part of an official army and who fight against official soldiers, usually to try to change the government
urban guerrillas (= those who fight in towns)
guerrilla war/warfare (= fought by guerrillas on one or both sides)
a guerrilla comment

1.organized in an informal way and without official permission or approval
Guerrilla actors took to the streets in army fatigues to protest against the war.
guerrilla marketing (= marketing that uses unusual methods in order to achieve the greatest effect for the smallest amount of money)
guerrilla gardening (= growing plants on land that you do not own to make it more attractive)

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du kích

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insurgent(adj,n) insurgency
1./ɪnˈsɜːdʒənt/
 /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/
(formal)
​fighting against the government or armed forces of their own country
SYNONYM rebellious
insurgent groups/attacks

rebel(n) /rɪˈbel/
1.rebel (against somebody/something) to fight against or refuse to obey an authority, for example a government, a system, your parents, etc.
He later rebelled against his strict religious upbringing.
Most teenagers find something to rebel against.
In 1215 the barons rebelled against the king.
The colonies rebelled and declared their independence.
rebelious /rɪˈbeljəs/
1.unwilling to obey rules or follow generally accepted standards of behaviour, dress, etc.
rebellious teenagers
He has always had a rebellious streak.
2.opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization
rebellious cities/factions
Rebellious MPs are threatening to vote against the government.
rebelion(n)
1.an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence
SYNONYM uprising revolt /rɪˈvəʊlt/ =vũ lực
in rebellion (against somebody/something) The north of the country rose in rebellion against the government.
The army put down the rebellion.
2.opposition to authority within an organization, a political party, etc.
in rebellion (against something) Some members are in rebellion against proposed cuts in spending.
The prime minister faces a rebellion from junior members of her party.

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khởi nghĩa

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kindle(v)
1. to start burning; to make a fire start burning
We watched as the fire slowly kindled.
kindle something to kindle a fire/flame
2.kindle (something) to make something such as an interest, emotion, etc. start to grow in somebody; to start to be felt by somebody
It was her teacher who kindled her interest in music.
Suspicion kindled within her.
She felt a warmth of pride kindle in her.

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châm ngòi,giật dây

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border
1.the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line
I live in a small town in the US, near the Canadian border.
Thousands of people cross the border every day.
They took steps to secure the border.
to seal/close the border
border between A and B They spent a week in a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania.
(figurative) It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship.
border with something The treaty fixed Denmark’s new border with Germany.
across the border They fled across the border.
over the border They live just over the border.
on the border The incident happened on Nevada’s northern border.
at the border They were stopped at the border.
along the border There are tensions all along the border.
border crossings
border patrols/security/guards

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biên giới

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proclaim /prəˈkleɪm/ 1.to publicly and officially tell people about something important SYNONYM declare /dɪˈkleə(r)/ proclaim something The president proclaimed a state of emergency. The day was proclaimed a public holiday. proclaim that… The charter proclaimed that all states would have their own government. proclaim somebody/something/yourself + noun He proclaimed himself emperor. proclaim somebody/something/yourself to be/have something Steve checked the battery and proclaimed it to be dead. proclaim how, what, etc… The senator proclaimed how shocked he was at the news. + speech ‘We will succeed,’ she proclaimed. 2.to show something clearly; to be a sign of something proclaim something This building, more than any other, proclaims the character of the town. His boyish looks seemed to proclaim his inexperience. proclaim somebody/something + noun His accent proclaimed him a Scot. proclaim somebody/something to be/have something His accent proclaimed him to be a Scot. proclamation /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃn/ 1.an official statement about something important that is made to the public; the act of making an official statement The King issued a proclamation dissolving Parliament. Restrictions governing building in London were first issued by royal proclamation. The government restricted the use of water by proclamation.
tuyên bố,tuyên ngôn
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relic /ˈrelɪk/ 1.​relic (of/from something) an object, a tradition, a system, etc. that has survived from the past The building stands as the last remaining relic of the town's cotton industry. Videotapes may already seem like relics of a bygone era. The pictures on the walls were relics from the days before her marriage. Our transportation system is a relic of the past.
di vật
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sovereign /ˈsɒvrɪn/ 1.(formal) a king or queen The Tongan sovereign is head of state and exercises executive power. The islands are ruled by a governor, representing the British sovereign. sovereignty /ˈsɒvrənti/ 1.sovereignty (over something) complete power to govern a country The country claimed sovereignty over the island. This constitutes an attack on the sovereignty of Parliament. (figurative) the idea of consumer sovereignty 2.the state of being a country with freedom to govern itself The declaration proclaimed the full sovereignty of the republic.
chủ quyền
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commemorate /kəˈmeməreɪt/ 1.commemorate something/somebody to remind people of an important event or person from the past with a special action or object; to exist to remind people of a person or an event from the past A series of movies will be shown to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of his death. A plaque commemorates the battle. commemoration /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃn/ 1.an action, or a ceremony, etc. that makes people remember and show respect for an important person or event in the past a commemoration service Protests and commemorations took place in several cities on the anniversary of the uprising. in commemoration of somebody/something a statue in commemoration of a national hero
tưởng niệm
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revolution /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/
cách mạng
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Historical Figure 1/a person of the type mentioned a leading figure in the music industry a senior figure in the organization a key/prominent/central figure King's widow, Coretta Scott King, later became a public figure in her own right. teachers and other authority figures figure of something a figure of authority/ridicule He was a well-known figure in London at that time. one of the most popular figures in athletics When she last saw him, he was a sad figure—old and tired. 2/ a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information the latest sales/crime/unemployment figures Official figures indicate that crime is falling. Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months. By 2017, this figure had risen to 14 million. Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. Figures released by the hospital reveal a rise in the number of admissions. Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. according to… figures According to government figures, 3.6 million children are living in poverty. Her argument is backed up with plenty of facts and figures. 3/ a symbol rather than a word representing one of the numbers between 0 and 9 Write the figure ‘7’ on the board. paths built in the shape of a figure 8 a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) in… figures Her salary is now in six figures. My unread email was in triple figures (= more than 100). Ticket prices for the show are likely to be into three figures (= at least 100 pounds or dollars).
nhân vật lịch sử
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pay tribute to 1.tribute (to somebody) an act, a statement or a gift that is intended to show your love or respect, especially for a dead person At her funeral her oldest friend paid tribute to her life and work. The crowd stood in silent tribute to those who had died in the war. This book is a fitting tribute to the bravery of the pioneers. floral tributes (= gifts of flowers at a funeral) 2. tribute to something/somebody showing the good effects or influence of something/somebody His recovery is a tribute to the doctors' skill. The bridge is a remarkable tribute to the skill of the Victorian railway engineers.
tưởng nhớ
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history repeats itself
lịch sử lặp lại
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recollect /ˌrekəˈlekt/ formal 1.to remember something, especially by making an effort to remember it SYNONYM recall recollect (something) She could no longer recollect the details of the letter. As far as I can recollect, she wasn't there on that occasion. recollect what, how, etc… I don't recollect what he said. recollect that… I recollect that we were all gathered in the kitchen. recollect (somebody/something) doing something I recollect him/his saying that it was dangerous. recollection 1.the ability to remember something; the act of remembering something SYNONYM memory recollection (of doing something) I have no recollection of meeting her before. recollection (of something) My recollection of events differs from his. To the best of my recollection (= if I remember correctly) I was not present at that meeting. 2. a thing that you remember from the past SYNONYM memory to have a clear/vivid/dim/vague recollection of something his early recollections of his father
hồi ức
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Brings no relevant values to the present or future
ko mang lợi ích gì cho hiện tại và tg lai
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Well-rounded perspective of life | ex:Acquiring knowledge about the world’s past events equips students with a more well-rounded perspective of life.
góc nhìn toàn diện về cuộc sống
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overthrow 1/to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force The president was overthrown in a military coup.
lật đổ
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reclaim 1.to get something back or to ask to have it back after it has been lost, taken away, etc. reclaim something You'll have to go to the police station to reclaim your wallet. reclaim something from somebody/something The team reclaimed the title from their rivals. 2.reclaim something (from something) to make land that is naturally too wet or too dry suitable to be built on, farmed, etc. The site for the airport will be reclaimed from the swamp. reclaimed land 3.reclaim somebody (from something) to rescue somebody from a bad or criminal way of life 4.reclaim something (from something) to obtain materials from waste products so that they can be used again 80% of aluminium could be reclaimed.
lấy lại,hoàn lại,cải tạo
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Take pride in one's origin
tự hào nguồn cội
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colony /ˈkɒləni/ 1.a country or an area that is governed by people from another, more powerful, country former British colonies the Declaration of Independence of the 13 colonies and the creation of the United States 2.a group of people who go to live permanently in a colony colonist/ˈkɒlənɪst/ 1.a person who settles in an area that has become a colony
thuộc địa | thực dân
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battlefield
chiến trường
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formal name
quốc hiệu
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dynasty /ˈdɪnəsti/ /ˈdaɪnəsti/ a series of leaders of a country who all belong to the same family
triều đại
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dis/inherit /ɪnˈherɪt/ inheritance 1. to receive money, property, etc. from somebody when they die inherit something from somebody She inherited a fortune from her father. inherit (something) He will inherit the title on the death of his uncle. Does he know that she stands to inherit? 2. to have qualities, physical features, etc. that are similar to those of your parents, grandparents, etc. inherit something He has inherited his mother's patience. Is this an inherited disease? How many of these traits are genetically inherited? inherit something from somebody She inherited a passion for music from her grandfather. 3. inherit something (from somebody) if you inherit a particular situation from somebody, you are now responsible for dealing with it, especially because you have replaced that person in their job policies inherited from the previous administration I inherited a number of problems from my predecessor.
thừa kế,thừa hưởng
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merchant 1.a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods a coal/wine merchant Venice was once a city of rich merchants.
thương nhân
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emperor /ˈempərə(r)/ the ruler of an Empire empress /ˈemprəs/ female
hoàng đế,nữ đế
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entitle /ɪnˈtaɪtl/ 1.to give somebody the right to have or to do something be entitled to something You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. entitle somebody to do something This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class
trao quyền
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pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r) (v,n) 1.pioneer (in/of something) a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop SYNONYM trailblazer /ˈtreɪlbleɪzə(r)/ a pioneer in the field of microsurgery a computer pioneer a pioneer aviator a pioneer design (= one that introduces new ideas, methods, etc.) 2.one of the first people to go to a particular place, especially in order to live and work there Early pioneers settled on both sides of the Maple River. the pioneer spirit The history of our nation isn't just about hardy pioneers and peaceful settlement, it's about violence and dispossession. The space pioneer became the oldest person to go into space at the age of 82. pioneering 1.​introducing ideas and methods that have never been used before pioneering work on infant mortality the pioneering days of radio
tiên phong
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catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/ 1.a sudden event that causes many people to suffer SYNONYM disaster Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe.
thảm họa
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descendant /dɪˈsendənt/ 1.a person’s descendants are their children, their children’s children, and all the people who live after them who are related to them He was an O'Conor and a direct descendant of the last High King of Ireland. Many of them are descendants of the original settlers.
hậu duệ
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salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ 1.to save a badly damaged ship, etc. from being lost completely; to save parts or property from a damaged ship or from a fire, etc. salvage something The wreck was salvaged by a team from the RAF. The house was built using salvaged materials. salvage something from something We only managed to salvage two paintings from the fire. 2. to manage to rescue something from a difficult situation; to stop a bad situation from being a complete failure What can I do to salvage my reputation? (= get a good reputation again) He wondered what he could do to salvage the situation. United lost 5–2, salvaging a little pride with two late goals.
vớt vát,cứu vớt,phục hồi
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excavate /ˈekskəveɪt/ 1.to dig in the ground to look for old buildings or objects that have been buried for a long time; to find something by digging in this way excavate something The site has been excavated by archaeologists. The area has not yet been fully excavated. excavate something from something pottery and weapons excavated from the burial site excavation /ˌekskəˈveɪʃn/
khai quật
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precede /prɪˈsiːd/ 1.precede somebody/something to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order the years preceding the war His resignation was preceded by weeks of speculation. She preceded me in the job. in the moments which immediately preceded the earthquake 2.precede somebody + adv./prep. to go in front of somebody She preceded him out of the room.
đi trước
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initiate /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/ 1.initiate something (formal) to make something begin SYNONYM set/put in motion to initiate legal proceedings against somebody The government has initiated a programme of economic reform. 2.initiate somebody (into something) to explain something to somebody and/or make them experience it for the first time Many of them had been initiated into drug use at an early age. His uncle initiated him into the pleasures of sailing.
bắt đầu,khởi đầu
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dispute /dɪˈspjuːt/ (v) 1/to question whether something is true or legally or officially acceptable dispute something These figures have been disputed. to dispute a decision/claim The family wanted to dispute the will. dispute that… No one is disputing that there is a problem. dispute whether, how, etc… | it is disputed whether, how, etc… It is disputed whether the law applies in this case. 2.to argue or disagree strongly with somebody about something, especially about who owns something dispute something (with somebody) I tried to dispute the bill with the waiter. The United Nations recognizes the area as a disputed territory. The issue remains hotly disputed. dispute with somebody He taught and disputed with local poets. dispute /ˈdɪspjuːt/ 1.an argument between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject on which people disagree industrial/pay disputes dispute between A and B a dispute between the two countries about the border dispute over/about something the latest dispute over fishing rights in dispute with somebody/something The union is in dispute with management over working hours. in/under dispute The cause of the accident was still in dispute (= being argued about). These are not the issues under dispute. beyond dispute The matter was settled beyond dispute by the court judgment (= it could no longer be argued about). open to dispute His theories are open to dispute (= can be disagreed with).
bàn cãi
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outdated /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ =out of date 1.no longer useful because of being old-fashioned outdated equipment These figures are now outdated. It is an outdated and inefficient system. a somewhat outdated expression
lỗi thời
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date back to 1/date back (to…) | date from… | date to… ​to have existed since a particular time in the past or for the length of time mentioned The college dates back to medieval times. Our friendship dates back to the late 70s. The custom dates back hundreds of years. a law dating from the 17th century coins believed to date to the 1800s
đã có từ
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regenerate regeneration 1.regenerate something to make an area, institution, etc. develop and grow strong again The money will be used to regenerate the commercial heart of the town.
khôi phục,tái phục
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archeology /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/ archeologist /ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒɪst/ archeological /ˌɑːkiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
khảo cổ
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mediate /ˈmiːdieɪt/ 1. to try to end a situation between two or more people or groups who disagree by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on mediate (in something) The Secretary-General was asked to mediate in the dispute. mediate between A and B An independent body was brought in to mediate between staff and management. Wilson tried to mediate between the European powers to end the war. mediate something to mediate differences/disputes 2.to succeed in finding a solution to a problem between people or groups who disagree SYNONYM negotiate They mediated a settlement. The UN attempted to mediate a solution to the conflict. mediation mediator ˈmiːdieɪtə(r)/ 1.attempts to end a problem between two or more people or groups who disagree by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on Mediation is a way of sorting out the issues that arise when a couple separates. The mediation process is without admission of liability.
trung gian hòa giải
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rebel /rɪˈbel/ 1.rebel (against somebody/something) to fight against or refuse to obey an authority, for example a government, a system, your parents, etc. He later rebelled against his strict religious upbringing. Most teenagers find something to rebel against. In 1215 the barons rebelled against the king. The colonies rebelled and declared their independence. rebel(n) /ˈrebl/ 1.a person who fights against the government of their country rebel forces Armed rebels advanced towards the capital. Some parts of the country fell into rebel hands. 2.a person who opposes somebody in authority over them within an organization, a political party, etc. A number of Tory rebels are planning to vote against the government. The Education Secretary has made further concessions to the back-bench rebels. 3.a person who does not like to obey rules or who does not follow generally accepted standards of behaviour, dress, etc. I've always been the rebel of the family. He was a rebel in his teens but he’s a respectable citizen these days.
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rebellion /rɪˈbeljən/ 1.an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence SYNONYM uprising:a situation in which a group of people join together in order to fight against the people who are in power in rebellion (against somebody/something) The north of the country rose in rebellion against the government. The army put down the rebellion. 2.] opposition to authority within an organization, a political party, etc. in rebellion (against something) Some members are in rebellion against proposed cuts in spending. The prime minister faces a rebellion from junior members of her party. 3. opposition to authority; being unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc. Teenage rebellion often starts in the home. rebellion against their parents The band refused to go on stage and rebellion began to stir in the audience. revolt /rɪˈvəʊlt/ (v,n) 1.to take violent action against the people in power SYNONYM rebel, rise (12) The peasants threatened to revolt. revolt against somebody/something Finally the people revolted against the military dictatorship. The peasants revolted against high taxes and the losses of the war. 2.revolt (against something) to behave in a way that is the opposite of what somebody expects of you, especially in protest SYNONYM rebel Teenagers often revolt against parental discipline. 3.revolt somebody to make you feel horror revulsion /rɪˈvʌlʃn/ revolting SYNONYM disgust, nauseate (2), sicken (1) All the violence in the movie revolted me. The way he ate his food revolted me. She was revolted by the smell of stale beer and vomit in the room.
cuộc nổi dậy,chống lại disgust 1.a strong feeling of dislike for somebody/something that you feel is unacceptable, or for something that looks, smells, etc. unpleasant The idea fills me with disgust. disgust for somebody I can only feel disgust for these criminals. disgust at/with something She expressed her disgust at the programme in a tweet. in disgust He walked away in disgust She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. with disgust He regarded the cubes of fat with disgust. to somebody's disgust Much to my disgust, they refused to help. sicken sickening sickener 1.sicken somebody to make somebody feel very shocked and angry nauseate /ˈnɔːzieɪt/ nauseating 1.to make somebody feel that they want to vomit
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liberal(adj,n) 1.willing to understand and respect other people’s behaviour, opinions, etc., especially when they are different from your own; believing people should be able to choose how they behave liberal attitudes/views/opinions My parents were very liberal when we were growing up. 2.having or relating to political and social beliefs that support individual freedom and rights, democracy and free enterprise (= businesses competing against each other with little government control) Some politicians want more liberal trade relations with Europe. liberal democracy liberal theories a liberal politician a challenge to the post-Cold-War liberal consensus 3.following or supporting political policies that encourage social change and support the sharing of wealth more equally Even in famously liberal New York her views were considered too radical. Liberal and conservative pundits alike predicted disaster for the campaign. 4.ot completely accurate or exact SYNONYM free a liberal translation of the text a liberal interpretation of the law 5. (with something) generous; given in large amounts SYNONYM lavish She is very liberal with her money. I think Sam is too liberal with his criticism (= he criticizes people too much). Divorced fathers should have liberal access to their children. We ate cake with liberal amounts of whipped cream. She's very liberal with her advice!
rộng rãi,ng theo chủ nghĩa tự do lavish 1.large in amount, or impressive, and usually costing a lot of money SYNONYM extravagant /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/, luxurious,sumptuous /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ lavish gifts/costumes/celebrations They lived a very lavish lifestyle. They rebuilt the house on an even more lavish scale than before. It was one of the most lavish weddings I’ve ever been to. 2.lavish (with/in something) giving or doing something generously He was lavish in his praise for her paintings. They were rather lavish with their presents. extravagant 1.spending a lot more money or using a lot more of something than you can afford or than is necessary I felt very extravagant spending £200 on a dress. She's got very extravagant tastes. extravagant with something Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, in view of the low rainfall this year. 2.costing a lot more money than you can afford or is necessary He bought us all these extravagant presents he couldn't really afford. 3.(of ideas, speech or behaviour) very extreme or impressive but not reasonable or practical SYNONYM exaggerated the extravagant claims/promises of politicians I was embarrassed by all the extravagant praise I was getting. He had the extravagant gestures and loud voice of an actor.