Part 1 Flashcards by Dat Bui

absolutely

adverb
[/ˈæbsəluːtli/]
1. used to emphasize that something is completely true
-> You’re absolutely right.
2. used to emphasize something negative
-> That man does absolutely no work!
3. used with adjectives or verbs that express strong feelings or extreme qualities to mean ‘extremely’
-> absolutely delighted/thrilled
4. used to emphasize that you agree with somebody, or to give somebody permission to do something
-> ‘They could have told us, couldn’t they?’ ‘Absolutely!’
5. used to emphasize that you strongly disagree with somebody, or to refuse permission
-> ‘Was it any good?’ ‘No, absolutely not.’
6. not considered in relation to other things
-> White-collar crime increased both absolutely and in comparison with other categories.

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academic

adjective
[/ˌækəˈdemɪk/]
1. connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities
-> high/low academic standards
2. involving a lot of reading and studying rather than practical or technical skills
-> a mixture of vocational and academic courses
3. good at subjects involving a lot of reading and studying
-> She wasn’t very academic and hated school.
4. not connected to a real or practical situation and therefore not important
-> It’s a purely academic question.

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access

noun
[/ˈækses/]
1. the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
-> High-speed internet access has become a necessity.
2. a way of entering or reaching a place
-> The police gained access through a broken window.

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access

verb
[/ˈækses/]
1. to open a computer file or use a computer system
-> Most people use their phones to access the internet.
2. to be able to have or use something, especially something that you have a right to
-> Being informed is the first step toward accessing better health services.
3. to reach, enter or use something
-> The loft can be accessed by a ladder.

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accommodation

noun
[/əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/]
1. a place to live, work or stay in
-> rented/temporary accommodation
2. somewhere to live or stay, often also providing food or other services
-> More and more travelers are looking for bed and breakfast accommodations in private homes.
3. an agreement or arrangement between people or groups with different opinions that is acceptable to everyone; the process of reaching this agreement
-> They were forced to reach an accommodation with the rebels.
4. the way in which the lens (= a part of the eye) becomes flatter or thicker in order to create a clear image of the object that you want to look at

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account

noun
[/əˈkaʊnt/]
1. an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
-> He insisted on giving us a blow-by-blow account of what had happened.
2. an arrangement that somebody has with a company that allows them to use the internet, send and receive messages by email, social media, etc.
-> I don’t have a bank account.
3. a written or spoken description of something that has happened
-> the Biblical account of the creation of the world
4. an explanation or a description of an idea, a theory or a process
5. a written record of money that is owed to a business and of money that has been paid by it
6. an arrangement with a shop or business to pay bills for goods or services at a later time, for example in regular amounts every month
7. a bill for goods or services provided over a period
8. a regular customer
9. a description of an event that gives you all the details in the order in which they happen
10. according to what other people say
11. according to what you say yourself
12. to make somebody explain a mistake, etc. because they are responsible for it
13. to do something or perform well, especially in a contest
14. not important
15. if you buy something or pay on account, you pay nothing or only a small amount immediately and the rest later
16. because of what you think somebody wants
17. because of somebody/something
18. not for any reason
19. for yourself
20. because you want to and you have decided, not somebody else
21. because of the particular thing that has been mentioned
22. to use something in a good or helpful way
23. to hurt or punish somebody who has harmed or cheated you in the past
24. to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. when making a decision about something

tài khoản

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achieve

verb
[/əˈtʃiːv/]
1. to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
-> He had finally achieved success.
2. to succeed in doing something or causing something to happen
-> I haven’t achieved very much today.
3. to be successful
-> Their difficult home life makes it harder for them to achieve at school.

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across

preposition
[/əˈkrɔːs/]
1. from one side to the other side of something
-> He walked across the field.
2. on the other side of something
-> There’s a bank right across the street.
3. on or over a part of the body
-> He hit him across the face.
4. in every part of a place, group of people, etc.
-> Her family is scattered across the country.
5. knowing a lot about something; covering or in control of something
-> We need somebody who is across all the issues.

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acute

adjective
[/əˈkjuːt/]
1. very serious or severe
-> There is an acute shortage of water.
2. an acute illness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous
-> acute appendicitis
3. describing or designed for patients suffering from an acute illness
-> acute patients
4. very sensitive and well developed
-> Dogs have an acute sense of smell.
5. intelligent and quick to notice and understand things
-> He is an acute observer of the social scene.
6. less than 90°

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addiction

noun
[/əˈdɪkʃn/]
1. the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
-> cocaine addiction

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administrator

noun
[/ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/]
1. a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.
-> Such organizational decisions are made by the hospital administrators.
2. a person who manages a computer system and controls who can access it
-> If you are unable to access the site, contact your system administrator.
3. a person legally appointed (= chosen) to manage the financial affairs of a business that cannot pay its debts

người quản lý

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admission

noun
[/ədˈmɪʃn/]
1. the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization
-> Hospital admission is not necessary in most cases.
2. a statement in which somebody admits that something is true, especially something wrong or bad that they have done
-> He is a thief by his own admission (= he has admitted it).
3. the amount of money that you pay to go into a building or to an event
-> admission charges/prices

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advance

verb
[/ədˈvæns/]
1. if knowledge, technology, etc. advances, it develops and improves
2. to move forward towards somebody/something, often in order to attack or threaten them or it
-> Technology is advancing at an incredibly rapid pace.
3. to help something to succeed
4. to give somebody money before the time it would usually be paid
5. to suggest an idea, a theory or a plan for other people to discuss
6. to change the time or date of an event so that it takes place earlier
7. to move forward to a later part of something; to move something forward to a later part
8. to increase in price or amount

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advice

noun
[/ədˈvaɪs/]
1. an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
-> expert/practical/professional/medical advice

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affection

noun
[/əˈfekʃn/]
1. the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about them
-> Children need lots of love and affection.
2. a person’s feelings of love
-> Anne had two men trying to win her affections.

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age

noun
[/eɪdʒ/]
1. the number of years that a person has lived or a thing has existed
-> You’re the same age as my brother.
2. a very long time
-> It’ll probably take ages to find a parking space.
3. a particular period of a person’s life
-> in middle/old age
4. a particular period of history
-> the nuclear age
5. the state of being old
-> The jacket was showing signs of age.
6. a length of time that is a division of an epoch
7. to behave in a way that is suitable for somebody of your age and not as though you were much younger
8. when a person comes of age, they reach the age when they have an adult’s legal rights and responsibilities
9. if something comes of age, it reaches the stage of development at which people accept and value it
10. to realize that you are getting old, especially compared with people you are with who are younger than you
11. a great age
12. now, in the modern world
13. to seem as old as you really are and not younger or older
14. used in polite expressions to describe somebody as ‘very old’
15. if you talk about a person being of a certain age, you mean that they are no longer young but not yet old
16. an age that is considered to be very old
17. not legally old enough to do a particular thing

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age

verb
[/eɪdʒ/]
1. to become older
-> As he aged, his memory got worse.
2. to look, feel or seem older; to make somebody/something look, feel or seem older
-> My mother has really aged since she became ill.
3. to develop in taste over a period of time; to allow something to do this
-> The cheese is left to age for at least a year.

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agenda

noun
[/əˈdʒendə/]
1. a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
-> We have a very full agenda of issues to discuss.
2. a plan of things to be done, or problems to be addressed
-> In our company, quality is high on the agenda.
3. the intention behind what somebody says or does, that is often secret
-> The artist is letting his own agenda affect what was meant to be a community project.

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agree

verb
[/əˈɡriː/]
1. to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
-> We must just agree to differ on this.
2. to approve of something because you think it is morally right
-> When he said that, I had to agree.
3. to say ‘yes’; to say that you will do what somebody wants or that you will allow something to happen
4. to decide with somebody else to do something or to have something
5. to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
6. to be the same as something
7. to match a word or phrase in number, gender or person
8. if two people agree to differ/disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something, but they decide not to discuss it any longer

đồng ý

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exclamation
[/ɑː/]
1. used to express surprise, pleasure or sympathy, or when you disagree with somebody
-> Ah, there you are!

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aids

noun
[/eɪdz/]
1. a serious illness caused by a virus called HIV that attacks the body’s ability to resist infection (the abbreviation for ‘Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome’)
-> the AIDS epidemic

AIDS

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aim

noun
[/eɪm/]
1. the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve
-> the stated aims of the study
2. the action or skill of pointing a weapon at somebody/something
-> Her aim was good and she hit the lion with her first shot.
3. to direct your criticism at somebody/something

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airport

noun
[/ˈerpɔːrt/]
1. a place where planes land and take off and that has buildings for passengers to wait in
-> Gatwick Airport
2. used to describe novels that are popular and easy to read, often bought by people at airports
-> an airport novel/thriller

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albeit

conjunction
[/ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/]
1. although
-> He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly, to help us.

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album

noun [/ˈælbəm/] 1. a book in which you keep photographs, stamps, etc. -> a photo album 2. a collection of pieces of music released as a single item, usually on the internet or on a CD -> They recently released their debut album. album

alcohol

noun [/ˈælkəhɔːl/] 1. drinks such as beer, wine, etc. that can make people drunk -> He never drinks alcohol. 2. the clear liquid that is found in drinks such as beer, wine, etc. and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. -> Wine contains about 10% alcohol. rượu bia

alter

verb [/ˈɔːltər/] 1. to become different; to make somebody/something different -> Prices did not alter significantly during 2019. 2. to make changes to a piece of clothing so that it will fit you better -> We can have the dress altered to fit you. thay đổi

amateur

noun [/ˈæmətər/] 1. a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for pleasure, not as a job -> The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals. 2. a person who does not have enough skill to be able to do something well -> This work was done by a bunch of amateurs! nghiệp dư

ambassador

noun [/æmˈbæsədər/] 1. an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country -> the British Ambassador to Italy/in Rome 2. a person who represents or promotes a particular activity -> The best ambassadors for the sport are the players. đại sứ

ambition

noun [/æmˈbɪʃn/] 1. something that you want to do or achieve very much -> She had fulfilled her lifelong ambition. 2. the desire or strength of mind to be successful, rich, powerful, etc. -> She was driven by personal ambition. tham vọng

analogy

noun [/əˈnælədʒi/] 1. a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similar -> The teacher drew an analogy between the human heart and a pump. 2. the process of comparing one thing with another thing that has similar features in order to explain it -> learning by analogy sự giống nhau

analyse

verb [/ˈænəlaɪz/] 1. to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it -> The job involves collecting and analysing data. 2. to treat or study somebody using psychoanalysis phân tích

ankle

noun [/ˈæŋkl/] 1. the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle joint -> to sprain/break/twist your ankle mắt cá

anniversary

noun [/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/] 1. a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event -> on the anniversary of his wife’s death dịp kỉ niệm

announce

verb [/əˈnaʊns/] 1. to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc. -> He officially announced his intention to resign at today's press conference. 2. to give information about something in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker -> Has our flight been announced yet? 3. to say something in a loud and/or serious way -> ‘I've given up smoking,’ she announced. 4. to tell somebody your name or somebody else’s name when you or they arrive at a place -> Would you announce the guests as they arrive? (= call out their names, for example at a formal party) 5. to introduce, or to give information about, a programme on the radio or television thông báo

announcement

noun [/əˈnaʊnsmənt/] 1. a spoken or written statement that informs people about something -> to make an announcement 2. the act of publicly informing people about something -> Announcement of the verdict was accompanied by shouts and cheers. thông báo

annoy

verb [/əˈnɔɪ/] 1. to make somebody slightly angry -> His constant joking was beginning to annoy her. 2. to make somebody uncomfortable or unable to relax -> He swatted a fly that was annoying him. làm phiền

anywhere

adverb [/ˈeniwer/] 1. used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewhere -> I can't see it anywhere. 2. in, at or to any place, when it does not matter where -> Put the box down anywhere. 3. used to indicate a range 4. far from; not at all 5. far from; not at all bất cứ nơi nào

apart

adverb [/əˈpɑːrt/] 1. separated by a distance, of space or time -> The two houses stood 500 metres apart. 2. not together; separate or separately -> We're living apart now. 3. into pieces -> The whole thing just came apart in my hands. 4. used to say that somebody/something is not included in what you are talking about -> Victoria apart, not one of them seems suitable for the job. 5. to be widely separated; to have no interests that you share 6. to be completely different in attitudes, opinions, etc. 7. used to show that you are now being serious after you have said something funny 8. to destroy something; to criticize somebody very strongly riêng biệt

applicable

adjective [/ˈæplɪkəbl/] 1. that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/something -> Give details of children where applicable (= if you have any). áp dụng

apply

verb [/əˈplaɪ/] 1. to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc. 2. to affect or be relevant to somebody/something -> You should apply in person/by letter. 3. to use something or make something work in a particular situation 4. to put or spread something such as paint, cream, etc. onto a surface 5. to work at something or study something very hard 6. to press on something hard with your hand, foot, etc. to make something work or have an effect on something áp dụng

appoint

verb [/əˈpɔɪnt/] 1. to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibility -> They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. 2. to arrange or decide on a time or place for doing something -> A date for the meeting is still to be appointed. bổ nhiệm

approval

noun [/əˈpruːvl/] 1. the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something -> She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. 2. agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or request -> The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. 3. if you buy goods or if goods are sold on approval, you can use them for a time without paying, until you decide if you want to buy them or not sự chấp thuận

arrangement

noun [/əˈreɪndʒmənt/] 1. a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen -> Travel and accommodation arrangements have been finalized. 2. the way things are done or organized -> She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. 3. an agreement that you make with somebody that you can both accept -> We can come to an arrangement over the price. 4. a group of things that are organized or placed in a particular order or position; the act of placing things in a particular order -> plans of the possible seating arrangements 5. a piece of music that has been changed, for example for another instrument to play -> an arrangement of a Mozart aria for clarinet and piano sắp xếp

array

noun [/əˈreɪ/] 1. a group or collection of things or people, often one that is large or impressive -> a vast array of bottles of different shapes and sizes 2. a way of organizing and storing related data in a computer memory 3. a set of numbers, signs or values arranged in rows and columns mảng

arrest

noun [/əˈrest/] 1. the act of arresting somebody -> The police made several arrests. 2. an act of something stopping or being interrupted -> He died after suffering a cardiac arrest (= when his heart suddenly stopped). bắt giữ

asset

noun [/ˈæset/] 1. a person or thing that is valuable or useful to somebody/something -> In his job, patience is an invaluable asset. 2. a thing of value, especially property, that a person or company owns, which can be used or sold to pay debts -> the net asset value of the company tài sản

assign

verb [/əˈsaɪn/] 1. to give somebody something that they can use, or some work or responsibility -> The teacher assigned a different task to each of the children. 2. to provide a person for a particular task or position -> They've assigned their best man to the job. 3. to send a person to work under the authority of somebody or in a particular group -> I was assigned to B platoon. 4. to say that something has a particular value or function, or happens at a particular time or place -> Assign a different colour to each different type of information. 5. to say that your property or rights now belong to somebody else -> The agreement assigns copyright to the publisher. giao phó

preposition [/ət/] 1. used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens -> at the corner of the street 2. used to say where somebody works or studies -> He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. 3. used to say when something happens -> We left at 2 o'clock. 4. used to state the age at which somebody does something -> She got married at 25. 5. in the direction of or towards somebody/something -> What are you looking at? 6. used after a verb to show that somebody tries to do something, or partly does something, but does not succeed or complete it -> He clutched wildly at the rope as he fell. 7. used with adjectives to show how well somebody does something -> I'm good at French. 8. used to show a rate, speed, etc. -> He was driving at 70 mph. 9. used to state the distance away from something -> I held it at arm's length. 10. used to show the situation somebody/something is in, what somebody is doing or what is happening -> The country is now at war. 11. used to say that somebody/something is as good, bad, etc. as they can be -> This was Osaka at her best. 12. used with adjectives to show the cause of something -> They were impatient at the delay. 13. in response to something -> They attended the dinner at the chairman's invitation. 14. used when giving a phone number -> You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. 15. the symbol (@) used in email addresses 16. used when you are giving an extra piece of information 17. to be doing something, especially something bad 18. a place or an activity that is very popular or fashionable Tại

atmosphere

noun [/ˈætməsfɪr/] 1. the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth -> Wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 2. a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star -> Saturn’s atmosphere 3. the air in a room or in a small space; the air around a place -> a smoky/stuffy atmosphere 4. the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people -> Before the parade, the atmosphere was electric. 5. a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable bầu không khí

attention

exclamation [/əˈtenʃn/] 1. used for asking people to listen to something that is being announced -> Attention, please! Passengers for flight KL412 are requested to go to gate 21 immediately. 2. used for ordering soldiers to stand to attention chú ý

attitude

noun [/ˈætɪtuːd/] 1. the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel -> These societies have to change their attitudes towards women. 2. confident, sometimes aggressive behaviour that shows you do not care about other people’s opinions and that you want to do things in an individual way -> You'd better get rid of that attitude and shape up, young man. 3. a position of the body -> Her hands were folded in an attitude of prayer. 4. to hold your body in a particular way to create a particular impression thái độ

attorney

noun [/əˈtɜːrni/] 1. a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court -> The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement. 2. a person who is given the power to act for another person in business or legal matters -> She was made her father's attorney when he became ill. 3. a solicitor (= a lawyer who prepares legal documents and advises on legal matters) luật sư

authentic

adjective [/ɔːˈθentɪk/] 1. known to be real and what somebody claims it is and not a copy -> I don't know if the painting is authentic. 2. true and accurate -> an authentic account of life in the desert 3. made to be exactly the same as the original -> an authentic model of the ancient town thật

average

adjective [/ˈævərɪdʒ/] 1. calculated by adding several amounts together, finding a total, and dividing the total by the number of amounts -> The average age of participants was 52 years. 2. typical or normal -> babies of below average birth weight 3. ordinary; not especially good -> I was just an average sort of student. trung bình

await

verb [/əˈweɪt/] 1. to wait for somebody/something -> He is in custody awaiting trial. 2. to be going to happen to somebody -> A warm welcome awaits all our guests. chờ đợi

award

noun [/əˈwɔːrd/] 1. a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done -> He was nominated for the best actor award. 2. an increase in the amount of money somebody earns -> an annual pay award 3. an amount of money given as an official payment or grant to somebody -> an award of £600 000 in libel damages 4. the official decision to give something to somebody -> Satisfactory completion of the course will lead to the award of the Diploma of Social Work. phần thưởng

backing

noun [/ˈbækɪŋ/] 1. help and support from somebody to do something; financial support for something -> The police gave the proposals their full backing. 2. material attached to the back of something in order to protect it or make it stronger -> Remove the backing paper from the adhesive tape. 3. music that goes with the main singer or tune -> a backing group/singer/track ủng hộ

bag

noun [/bæɡ/] 1. a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling -> Poetry isn't really my bag. 2. a bag or case that you take when you are travelling; a piece of luggage -> He was carrying a heavy bag of groceries. 3. the amount contained in a bag -> I packed my bags and left for the airport. 4. a large amount or a large number of something 5. dark circles or loose folds of skin under the eyes, as a result of getting old or lack of sleep 6. an offensive word for an older woman who you think is unpleasant or angry 7. all the birds, animals, etc. shot or caught on one occasion 8. (not) something that you are interested in or good at 9. with all your possessions, especially secretly or suddenly 10. a very thin person or animal 11. a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use 12. to be very nervous 13. if something is in the bag, it is almost certain to be won or achieved 14. to suddenly make somebody responsible for something important, such as finishing a difficult job, that is really your responsibility 15. to tell a secret carelessly or by mistake 16. to leave a person or place permanently, especially after an argument 17. to succeed in doing something difficult by making an extra effort or doing something clever or surprising cái túi

bail

noun [/beɪl/] 1. money that somebody agrees to pay if a person accused of a crime does not appear at their trial. When bail has been arranged, the accused person is allowed to go free until the trial. -> Can anyone put up bail for you? 2. either of the two small pieces of wood on top of each set of three wooden posts (called stumps) 3. to fail to appear at your trial after you have paid money to be allowed to go free until the trial tại ngoại

bake

verb [/beɪk/] 1. to cook food in an oven without extra fat or liquid; to be cooked in this way -> to bake bread/biscuits/cookies 2. to become hard when heated; to make something hard by heating it -> The bricks are left in the kiln to bake. 3. to be or become very hot -> We sat baking in the sun. nướng

balloon

noun [/bəˈluːn/] 1. a small bag made of very thin rubber that becomes larger and rounder when you fill it with air or gas. Balloons are brightly coloured and used as decorations or toys. -> to blow up/burst/pop a balloon 2. a large balloon made of strong material that is filled with hot air or gas to make it rise in the air, usually carrying a basket for passengers -> We went up in a balloon. 3. to be very unsuccessful; to not be accepted by people 4. when the trouble that you are expecting begins bóng bay

ballot

noun [/ˈbælət/] 1. the system of voting in writing and usually in secret; an occasion on which a vote is held -> The chairperson is chosen by secret ballot. 2. the piece of paper on which somebody marks who they are voting for -> What percentage of eligible voters cast their ballots? 3. the total number of votes in an election -> She won 58.8% of the ballot. phiếu

barrel

noun [/ˈbærəl/] 1. a large round container, usually made of wood or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides -> a beer/wine barrel 2. the contents of or the amount contained in a barrel; a unit of measurement in the oil industry equal to between 120 and 159 litres -> They got through two barrels of beer. 3. the part of a gun like a tube through which the bullets are fired -> Tom found himself looking down the barrel of a gun. 4. a lot of fun 5. used to emphasize how easy it is to do something 6. including everything 7. (to put/have somebody) in a situation in which they must accept or do what you want 8. to have to use things or people that are not the best or most suitable because the ones that were the best or most suitable are no longer available thùng

barrier

noun [/ˈbæriər/] 1. an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another -> The crowd had to stand behind barriers. 2. a gate at a car park or railway station that controls when you may go through by being raised or lowered -> Scan your ticket at the barrier and it will automatically lift. 3. a problem, rule or situation that prevents somebody from doing something, or that makes something impossible -> the removal of trade barriers 4. something that exists between one thing or person and another and keeps them separate -> The Yangtze River is a natural barrier to the north-east. 5. a particular amount, level or number that it is difficult to get past -> the first player whose earnings passed the $10 million barrier rào chắn

based

adjective [/beɪst/] 1. if one thing is based on another, it uses it or is developed from it -> The movie is based on a real-life incident. 2. if a person or business is based in a particular place, that is where they live or work, or where the work of the business is done -> We're based in Chicago. 3. containing something as an important part or feature -> lead-based paints dựa trên

basic

adjective [/ˈbeɪsɪk/] 1. forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop -> basic information/facts/ideas 2. of the simplest kind or at the simplest level -> The campsite has only basic amenities. 3. necessary and important to all people -> basic human rights 4. before anything extra is added -> The basic pay of the average worker has risen by 3 per cent. nền tảng

bath

noun [/bæθ/] 1. a large, long container that you put water in and then get into to wash your whole body -> I'm in the bath! 2. an act of washing your whole body by sitting or lying in water -> I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. 3. the water in a bath ready to use -> a long soak in a hot bath 4. a public building where you can go to swim -> My father took me to the baths every Sunday. 5. a public place where people went in the past to wash or have a bath -> Roman villas and baths 6. a container with a liquid such as water or a dye in it, in which something is washed or placed for a period of time. Baths are used in industrial, chemical and medical processes. 7. to lose money on a business agreement bồn tắm

bathroom

noun [/ˈbæθruːm/] 1. a room in which there is a bath, a washbasin and often a toilet -> Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. 2. a room in which there is a toilet, a sink and sometimes a bath or shower -> I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). phòng tắm

beat

verb [/biːt/] 1. to defeat somebody in a game or competition -> Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want. 2. to do or be better than something -> He beat me at chess. 3. to get control of something -> Somebody was beating at the door. 4. to be too difficult for somebody 5. to avoid something 6. to hit a person hard and many times in order to hurt them 7. to hit something hard several times 8. to make, or cause something to make, a regular sound or movement 9. to mix something with short quick movements with a fork, etc. 10. to change the shape of something, especially metal, by hitting it with a hammer, etc. 11. to make a path, etc. by walking somewhere or by pressing branches down and walking over them 12. to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point 13. to defeat or do better than somebody in an activity which they have chosen or in which they think they are strong 14. to think very hard about something for a long time 15. to show that you feel sorry about something that you have done, especially in public and in an exaggerated way 16. to finish a task, race, etc. before a particular time 17. to hit somebody very hard several times and hurt them very much 18. to waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible 19. to speak with enthusiasm in support of somebody/something 20. to hit somebody/something very hard 21. to go away immediately 22. if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them 23. to escape without being punished 24. to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant 25. to mark or follow the rhythm of music, by waving a stick, tapping your foot (= hitting it against the floor), etc. 26. to get or do something before somebody else can 27. (to hit somebody until they are) covered with bruises (= blue, brown or purple marks on the body) 28. used to express surprise or anger 29. if you cannot defeat somebody or be as successful as they are, then it is more sensible to join them in what they are doing and perhaps get some advantage for yourself by doing so 30. far away from other people, houses, etc. 31. a fact, an argument, etc. that is used in order to blame or punish somebody 32. to be difficult to beat tiết tấu

bed

noun [/bed/] 1. a piece of furniture for sleeping on -> Their life together hasn't exactly been a bed of roses. 2. the bottom of a river, the sea, etc. -> a single/double bed 3. an area of ground in a garden or park for growing flowers, vegetables, etc. 4. a layer of something that other things lie or rest on 5. a layer of clay, rock, etc. in the ground 6. (not) an easy or a pleasant situation 7. to die because you are old or ill 8. to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason 9. to have sex with somebody 10. used to refer to sexual activity 11. to go to bed and stay there because you are ill 12. to urinate in your bed by accident 13. you must accept the results of your actions giường

behind

preposition [/bɪˈhaɪnd/] 1. at or towards the back of somebody/something, and often hidden by it or them -> Who's the girl standing behind Jan? 2. making less progress than somebody/something -> He's behind the rest of the class in reading. 3. giving support to or approval of somebody/something -> She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. 4. responsible for starting or developing something -> What's behind that happy smile (= what is causing it)? 5. used to say that something is in somebody’s past -> The accident is behind you now, so try to forget it. phía sau

belief

noun [/bɪˈliːf/] 1. a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right -> I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. 2. an opinion about something; something that you think is true -> There is a general belief that things will soon get better. 3. something that you believe, especially as part of your religion -> religious/political beliefs 4. to be too extreme, horrible, etc. to believe/describe 5. (in a way that is) too great, difficult, etc. to be believed 6. as far as you know sự tin tưởng

bench

noun [/bentʃ/] 1. a long seat for two or more people, usually made of wood -> a park bench 2. a judge in court or the seat where he/she sits; the position of being a judge or magistrate -> His lawyer turned to address the bench. 3. (in the British parliament) a seat where a particular group of politicians sit -> There was cheering from the Opposition benches. 4. the seats where players sit when they are not playing in the game -> the substitutes’ bench 5. a long heavy table used for doing practical jobs, working with tools, etc. -> a carpenter’s bench Băng ghế

benchmark

noun [/ˈbentʃmɑːrk/] 1. something that can be measured and used as a standard that other things can be compared with -> Tests at the age of seven provide a benchmark against which the child's progress at school can be measured. điểm chuẩn

beneficiary

noun [/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃieri/] 1. a person who gains as a result of something -> Who will be the main beneficiary of the cuts in income tax? 2. a person who receives money or property when somebody dies -> She was the sole beneficiary of her father’s will. người thụ hưởng

better

adjective [/ˈbetər/] 1. of a higher standard or less poor quality; not as bad as something else -> We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. 2. more suitable or appropriate -> Can you think of a better word than ‘nice’? 3. more able; showing more skill -> She's far better at science than her brother. 4. less ill or unhappy -> She's a lot better today. 5. fully recovered after an illness; in good health again -> Don't go back to work until you are better. 6. most of something, especially a period of time; more than half of something 7. used to say that something should be as big, small, etc. as possible 8. you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risks 9. almost or just the same as; almost or just as bad as 10. it is better to stop something bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened 11. used to give support to somebody who has been upset and is trying to become calmer 12. used to praise somebody who has made an effort to improve 13. used to say that two people can achieve more than one person working alone tốt hơn

bishop

noun [/ˈbɪʃəp/] 1. a senior priest in charge of the work of the Church in a city or district -> the Bishop of Oxford 2. a piece used in the game of chess that is like a bishop’s hat in shape and can move any number of squares in a diagonal line giám mục

bit

noun [/bɪt/] 1. rather; to some extent -> Inside I'm in bits because I miss him so much. 2. a short time or distance -> These trousers are a bit tight. 3. a small amount or piece of something -> Wait a bit! 4. a part of something larger -> Here are some useful bits of information. 5. a large amount 6. the smallest unit of information used by a computer 7. a metal bar that is put in a horse’s mouth so that the rider can control it 8. a tool or part of a tool for drilling (= making) holes 9. an amount of money equal to 12½ cents 10. a person’s sexual organs 11. to be very sad or worried 12. behaviour or ideas that are typical of a particular group, type of person or activity 13. a piece at a time; gradually 14. not fair or not reasonable 15. used when talking about unpleasant or negative things or ideas, to mean ‘rather a…’ 16. a person that you think is sexually attractive 17. a person of a low social class who has a sexual relationship with somebody of a higher class 18. the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else 19. small objects or items of various kinds 20. to use bombs or other weapons to destroy somebody/something completely 21. impatient to do or start doing something 22. to do your share of a task 23. just as good, bad, etc.; equally good, bad, etc. 24. to become very enthusiastic about something that you have started to do so that you are unlikely to stop until you have finished 25. not at all; not in any way 26. used for saying that something that you had expected to happen did not happen 27. not any 28. not at all 29. into small pieces 30. very much chút

blessing

noun [/ˈblesɪŋ/] 1. God’s help and protection, or a prayer asking for this -> to pray for God’s blessing 2. approval of or permission for something -> The government gave its blessing to the new plans. 3. something that is good or helpful -> Lack of traffic is one of the blessings of country life. 4. something that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end 5. to be grateful for the good things in your life phước lành

blind

adjective [/blaɪnd/] 1. not able to see -> Doctors think he will go blind. 2. people who are blind -> recorded books for the blind 3. not noticing or realizing something -> She is blind to her husband's faults. 4. seeming to be unreasonable, and accepted without question; seeming to be out of control -> blind faith/obedience 5. that cannot be controlled by reason -> blind chance 6. that a driver in a car cannot see, or cannot see around -> a blind driveway 7. that does not make a difference between people on the basis of the quality mentioned, or favour one group over another -> In a piece of gender-blind casting, Hamlet is played by British actress Maxine Peake. 8. not able to see well 9. a situation in which people with almost no experience or knowledge give advice to others who also have no experience or knowledge 10. when you love somebody, you cannot see their faults 11. not any 12. to pretend not to notice something bad that is happening, so you do not have to do anything about it mù

blue

noun [/bluː/] 1. the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day -> bright/dark/light/pale/deep blue 2. a person who has played a particular sport for Oxford or Cambridge University; a title given to them -> He’s an Oxford rugby blue. 3. a mistake 4. a name for a person with red hair 5. a fight 6. an event or a piece of news which is sudden and unexpected; a complete surprise 7. the police 8. unexpectedly; without warning màu xanh da trời

boil

verb [/bɔɪl/] 1. when a liquid boils or when you boil it, it is heated to the point where it forms bubbles and turns to steam or vapour -> The water was bubbling and boiling away. 2. when a kettle, pan, etc. boils or when you boil a kettle, etc., it is heated until the water inside it boils -> The kettle's boiling. 3. to cook or wash something in boiling water; to be cooked or washed in boiling water -> She put some potatoes on to boil. 4. if you boil with anger, etc. or anger, etc. boils inside you, you are very angry -> He was boiling with rage. 5. to attempt to do something very difficult or impossible 6. to make somebody extremely angry 7. used to say that when you are impatient for something to happen, time seems to pass very slowly đun sôi

bold

adjective [/bəʊld/] 1. brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks -> It was a bold move on their part to open a business in France. 2. in a thick, dark type -> Highlight the important words in bold type. 3. that can be easily seen; having a strong clear appearance -> the bold outline of a mountain against the sky 4. used especially when politely asking a question or making a suggestion which you hope will not offend anyone (although it may criticize them slightly) 5. without showing any respect, shame or fear in đậm

boost

verb [/buːst/] 1. to make something increase, or become better or more successful -> to boost exports/profits 2. to steal something tăng

both

determiner [/bəʊθ/] 1. used with plural nouns to mean ‘the two’ or ‘the one as well as the other’ -> Both women were French. 2. not only… but also… -> Both his mother and his father will be there. cả hai

boyfriend

noun [/ˈbɔɪfrend/] 1. a man or boy that somebody has a romantic or sexual relationship with -> She's got a new boyfriend. bạn trai

brain

noun [/breɪn/] 1. the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling -> I’ve been beating my brains out all weekend to get this script written. 2. the brain of an animal, eaten as food -> The human brain is a complex organ. 3. the ability to learn quickly and think about things in a logical and intelligent way -> He's always been the brains of the family. 4. an intelligent person 5. the most intelligent person in a particular group; the person who is responsible for thinking of and organizing something 6. to think very hard about something for a long time 7. to kill yourself/somebody by shooting yourself/them in the head 8. to think very hard 9. to think about something all the time, especially in a way that is annoying 10. to ask somebody a lot of questions about something because they know more about the subject than you do 11. to think very hard or for a long time about something não

branch

noun [/bræntʃ/] 1. a part of a tree that grows out from the main stem and on which leaves, flowers and fruit grow -> The government set out to destroy the organization root and branch. 2. a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization -> She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. 3. a part of a government or other large organization that deals with one particular aspect of its work 4. a division of an area of knowledge or a group of languages 5. a smaller or less important part of a river, road, railway, etc. that leads away from the main part 6. a group of members of a family who all have the same ancestors 7. completely and in a way that affects every part of something chi nhánh

brand

noun [/brænd/] 1. a type of product, service, etc. made or offered by a particular company under a particular name -> a well-known brand of toothpaste 2. a particular type or kind of something -> an unorthodox brand of humour 3. a mark made with a piece of hot metal, especially on farm animals to show who owns them 4. matching the image that a company or organization wants people to have of its products or services thương hiệu

breakthrough

noun [/ˈbreɪkθruː/] 1. an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement -> to make/achieve a breakthrough đột phá

breast

noun [/brest/] 1. either of the two round soft parts at the front of a woman’s body that produce milk when she has had a baby -> He made a clean breast of everything and admitted taking the money. 2. the similar, smaller part on a man’s body, which does not produce milk -> She put the baby to her breast. 3. the top part of the front of your body, below your neck 4. the part of a piece of clothing that covers your chest -> He cradled the child against his breast. 5. the front part of a bird’s body 6. meat from the front part of the body of a bird or an animal 7. having the type of chest or breasts mentioned 8. the part of the body where the feelings and emotions are thought to be 9. to show that you feel sorry about something that you have done, especially in public and in an exaggerated way 10. to tell the truth about something so that you no longer feel guilty nhũ hoa

breath

noun [/breθ/] 1. the air that you take into your lungs and send out again -> His breath smelt of garlic. 2. an amount of air that enters the lungs at one time -> Take a deep breath and try to relax. 3. a small amount of something; slight evidence of something -> a breath of suspicion/scandal 4. a slight movement of air -> It was a still day, without a breath of wind. 5. clean air breathed in after being indoors or in a dirty atmosphere 6. a person, thing or place that is new and different and therefore interesting and exciting 7. an essential part of a person’s existence 8. to stop breathing for a moment because of fear, shock, etc. 9. to start to be able to breathe normally again after running or doing exercise that makes you tired 10. to stop doing something and rest 11. to live; to be alive 12. to breathe normally again after running or doing exercise that makes you tired 13. to stop breathing for a short time 14. to be nervous while you are waiting for something that you are anxious about 15. people say don’t hold your breath! to emphasize that something will take a long time or may not happen 16. immediately after saying something that suggests the opposite intention or meaning 17. the last moment of a person’s life 18. having difficulty breathing after exercise 19. used to tell somebody that it is not worth wasting time and effort saying something because it will not change anything 20. to say something quietly so that people cannot hear 21. to be very surprising or beautiful 22. to say something that nobody takes any notice of 23. feeling very anxious or excited hơi thở

breed

verb [/briːd/] 1. to have sex and produce young -> Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. 2. to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones for a particular purpose -> The rabbits are bred for their long coats. 3. to be the cause of something -> Nothing breeds success like success. 4. to educate somebody in a particular way as they are growing up -> Fear of failure was bred into him at an early age. 5. born and having grown up in a particular place with a particular background and education 6. to have a lot of babies in a short space of time 7. knowing somebody/something very well may cause you to lose respect for them/it giống

brush

verb [/brʌʃ/] 1. to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush -> to brush your hair/teeth 2. to remove or try to remove something from a place or surface with a brush or with your hand -> He brushed the dirt off his jacket. 3. to put something, for example oil, milk or egg, on something using a brush -> Brush the pastry with beaten egg. 4. to touch somebody/something lightly while moving close to them/it -> She brushed past him. chải

burn

verb [/bɜːrn/] 1. to produce flames and heat -> Think carefully before you resign—you don't want to burn your bridges. 2. to be on fire -> A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace. 3. to destroy, damage, injure or kill somebody/something by fire; to be destroyed, etc. by fire -> By nightfall the whole city was burning. 4. if you burn a fuel, or a fuel burns, it produces heat, light or energy -> Six million acres have burned this year in the United States. 5. if food burns, or if you burn it, it is damaged by too much heat 6. to be damaged or injured by the sun, heat, acid, etc.; to damage or injure somebody/something in this way 7. if part of your body burns or is burning, it feels very hot and painful 8. to produce light 9. to feel or show a very strong emotion or desire 10. to move very fast in a particular direction 11. to make somebody very angry 12. to put information onto a CD or DVD 13. to spend money 14. to do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later 15. to become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early 16. to suffer as a result of doing something without realizing the possible bad results, especially in business 17. if money burns a hole in your pocket, you want to spend it as soon as you have it 18. to study or work until late at night 19. to drive very fast 20. to become completely burnt, especially because it has been cooked for too long 21. to go wrong or to fail badly and suddenly 22. a person thinks that other people are talking about them, especially in an unkind way 23. to have so much money that you do not have to be careful with it đốt cháy

button

noun [/ˈbʌtn/] 1. a small round piece of metal, plastic, etc. that is sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together -> to do up/undo your buttons 2. a small part of a machine that you press to make it work -> the start/stop/pause button 3. a small area on a computer screen that you click on to make it do something -> Click on the back button to go back to the previous screen. 4. a badge, especially one with a message printed on it -> He wore a button saying ‘Life begins at 40!’ 5. intelligent and quick to understand 6. at exactly the right time or at the exact time mentioned 7. exactly right 8. to do exactly the right things to please somebody 9. to make somebody react in either a positive or a negative way cái nút

call

noun [/kɔːl/] 1. the act of speaking to somebody on the phone -> She is constantly at the beck and call of her invalid father. 2. a shout or loud sound made to attract attention -> to get/receive a call from somebody 3. a loud sound made by a bird or an animal -> There isn't a lot of call for small specialist shops nowadays. 4. a request, an order or a demand for somebody to do something or to go somewhere -> She is a busy woman with many calls on her time. 5. no demand for something; no reason for somebody’s behaviour 6. a demand or pressure placed on somebody/something 7. a short visit to somebody’s house 8. a strong feeling of attraction that a particular place has for you 9. a strong feeling that you want to do something, especially a particular job 10. a decision 11. a decision made by the umpire 12. a player’s bid or turn to bid 13. always ready to obey somebody’s orders 14. to a higher standard or level than is required for a job or task 15. the need to go to the toilet 16. a strong request to fight in the army; a strong request to defend something or get ready for a fight about something 17. a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident, etc. 18. to be the most important person or thing competing for somebody’s time, money, etc. and to be dealt with or paid for before other people or things 19. available for work if necessary, especially in an emergency gọi

call

verb [/kɔːl/] 1. to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody -> She couldn't call to mind where she had seen him before. 2. to phone somebody -> They decided to call the baby Mark. 3. to ask somebody/something to come quickly to a particular place by phoning -> Someone called the police. 4. to describe somebody/something in a particular way; to consider somebody/something to be something 5. to claim that you are a particular type of person, especially when other people question whether this is true 6. to shout or say something loudly to attract somebody’s attention 7. to ask somebody to come by shouting or speaking loudly 8. to order somebody to come to a place 9. to order something to happen; to announce that something will happen 10. to make a short visit to a person or place 11. to make the noise that is typical for it 12. to predict what the result of something will be 13. to say which side of a coin you think will face upwards after it is thrown 14. to shout out the steps for people performing a square dance or country dance 15. to remember somebody/something 16. to remind you of somebody/something 17. to tell somebody to do what they are threatening to do, because you believe that they will not be cruel or brave enough to do it 18. to make use of something 19. to doubt something or make others doubt something 20. to decide or agree to stop doing something 21. to agree to end a contest, argument, etc. because both sides seem equal 22. to decide to stop doing something 23. to use offensive words about somebody 24. to be the person who controls a situation 25. to say exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion 26. to say or decide that it is time for something to finish 27. to make somebody explain a mistake, etc. because they are responsible for it 28. to ask people in a meeting to be quiet so that the meeting can start or continue 29. to order somebody to obey the formal rules of a meeting; to start a formal meeting 30. the person who provides the money for something can also control how it is spent 31. called to see somebody in authority because you have done something wrong 32. used to say that you should not criticize somebody for a fault that you have yourself 33. used instead of a name that you cannot remember gọi

calm

adjective [/kɑːm/] 1. not excited, nervous or upset -> It is important to keep calm in an emergency. 2. without large waves -> The sea was flat calm (= with no waves at all). 3. without wind -> a calm, cloudless day điềm tĩnh

camp

noun [/kæmp/] 1. a place where people live temporarily in tents or temporary buildings 2. a place where children go in the summer and take part in sports and other activities -> Let's return to camp. 3. a place where people are kept in temporary buildings or tents, especially by a government and often for long periods -> There was an air of confidence in the England camp. 4. a place where soldiers live while they are training or fighting 5. a group of people who have the same ideas about something and oppose people with other ideas 6. one of the sides in a competition and the people connected with it 7. to be involved in or connected with two different groups, especially ones that oppose each other trại

camp

verb [/kæmp/] 1. to put up a tent and live in it for a short time 2. to stay in a tent, especially while you are on holiday -> I camped overnight in a field. 3. to live in somebody’s house for a short time, especially when you do not have a bed there -> They go camping in France every year. 4. (of a character in a video game) to stay in one place in order to keep attacking enemies and gain an advantage trại

campaign

verb [/kæmˈpeɪn/] 1. to take part in or lead a campaign, for example to achieve social or political change, or in order to win an election -> The party campaigned vigorously in the north of the country. chiến dịch

cancel

verb [/ˈkænsl/] 1. to decide that something that has been arranged will not now take place -> All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. 2. to say that you no longer want to continue with an agreement, especially one that has been legally arranged -> No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. 3. to mark a ticket or stamp so that it cannot be used again 4. to exclude somebody from social or professional life by refusing to communicate with them online or in real life, because they have said or done something that you do not agree with -> Some campaigned to cancel the writer after she expressed her views on transgender rights. Hủy bỏ

cannot

modal verb [/ˈkænɑːt/] 1. the negative of can; can not -> I cannot believe the price of the tickets! không thể

capitalism

noun [/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/] 1. an economic system in which a country’s businesses and industry are controlled and run for profit by private owners rather than by the government -> the growth of industrial capitalism in the West chủ nghĩa tư bản

careful

adjective [/ˈkerfl/] 1. giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong -> Be careful! 2. giving a lot of attention to details -> After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. 3. not spending money on things that are unimportant 4. used to warn somebody that they should take care to avoid danger or problems cẩn thận

catch

noun [/kætʃ/] 1. an act of catching something, for example a ball -> I can't get a job because I haven't got anywhere to live but I can't afford a place to live until I get a job—it's a catch-22 situation. 2. the total amount of things that are caught -> Roger made some brilliant catches at today's game. 3. a device used for fastening something 4. a hidden difficulty or disadvantage 5. a child’s game in which two people throw a ball to each other 6. a person that other people see as a good person to marry, employ, etc. 7. a difficult situation from which there is no escape because you need to do one thing before doing a second, but you need to do the second thing before you can do the first nắm lấy

noun [/ˌsiː ˈdiː/] 1. a small disc on which sound or information is recorded. CDs can be played or read on various types of machines, including CD players and computers. (the abbreviation for ‘compact disc’) -> His albums are available on CD and online. đĩa CD

ceiling

noun [/ˈsiːlɪŋ/] 1. the top inside surface of a room -> a large room with a high ceiling 2. the highest limit or amount of something -> The government has decided to lift price ceilings on bread and milk. 3. the greatest height at which a particular aircraft is able to fly -> an aircraft with a ceiling of 20 000 feet trần nhà

cemetery

noun [/ˈseməteri/] 1. an area of land used for burying dead people, especially one that is not next to a church -> He was buried in a private cemetery. nghĩa trang

central

adjective [/ˈsentrəl/] 1. in the centre of an area or object -> central London 2. easily reached from many areas -> The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. 3. most important -> The central issue is that of widespread racism. 4. having power or control over other parts -> the central committee (= of a political party) 5. produced with the centre of the tongue in a higher position than the front or the back, for example /ɜː/ in bird trung tâm

centre

verb [/ˈsentər/] 1. to be the person or thing around which most activity takes place; to make somebody/something the central person or thing -> State occasions always centred around the king. 2. to take place mainly in or around the place mentioned -> Most of the fighting was centred in the north of the capital. 3. to move something so that it is in the centre of something else -> This button will centre the image on the page. trung tâm

certainty

noun [/ˈsɜːrtnti/] 1. the state of being certain -> There is no certainty that the president's removal would end the civil war. 2. a thing that is certain -> political/moral certainties sự chắc chắn

chair

verb [/tʃer/] 1. to act as the chairman or chairwoman of a meeting, discussion, etc. -> to chair a committee cái ghế

challenging

adjective [/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/] 1. difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability -> challenging work/questions/problems 2. done in a way that invites people to disagree or argue with you, or shows that you disagree with them -> She gave him a challenging look. ‘Are you really sure?’ she demanded. thách thức

change

noun [/tʃeɪndʒ/] 1. the act or result of something becoming different -> Voters see the new leader as a change for the better. 2. the process of replacing something with something new or different; a thing that is used to replace something -> We're hoping for a change in the weather. 3. the fact of a situation, a place or an experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting, fun, etc. -> Do you have any change for the machine? 4. the money that you get back when you have paid for something giving more money than the amount it costs 5. coins rather than paper money 6. an extra set of clothes, etc. 7. an occasion when you go from one bus, train or plane to another during a journey 8. the menopause (= the time during which a woman gradually stops menstruating, usually at around the age of 50) 9. a person, thing, situation, etc. that is better/worse than the previous or present one 10. if you have a change of heart, your attitude towards something changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc. 11. an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc. 12. to get no help or information from somebody 13. to make changes to something in order to have greater variety 14. an event or a series of events that has started to happen and will cause important changes or results thay đổi

channel

noun [/ˈtʃænl/] 1. a television station 2. a band of radio waves used for making television or radio broadcasts -> a television/TV channel 3. a method or system that people use to get information, to communicate, or to send something somewhere -> radio channels 4. a means by which data is communicated and exchanged between elements of a computer system or other system -> the Bristol Channel 5. a way of expressing ideas and feelings -> the Channel Tunnel 6. a passage that water can flow along, especially in the ground, on the bottom of a river, etc. 7. a deep passage of water in a river or near the coast that can be used as route for ships 8. a passage of water that connects two areas of water, especially two seas 9. the area of sea between England and France, also known as the English Channel kênh

characteristic

noun [/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/] 1. a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has -> There were few similarities in the brothers' physical characteristics. đặc trưng

characterize

verb [/ˈkærəktəraɪz/] 1. to be typical of a person, place or thing -> the rolling hills that characterize this part of England 2. to describe or show the qualities of somebody/something in a particular way -> How would you characterize the mood of the 1990s? mô tả đặc điểm

chat

verb [/tʃæt/] 1. to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody -> I'm sorry I can't stop to chat. 2. to exchange messages with somebody on the internet, when you can see and reply to messages immediately and have a written conversation -> I've been chatting online with my best friend. trò chuyện

cheap

adjective [/tʃiːp/] 1. costing little money or less money than you expected -> To buy all the recommended equipment is expensive, but as an investment for the future it is cheap at the price. 2. charging low prices -> cheap imports/flights 3. low in price and quality -> a cheap restaurant/hotel 4. unpleasant or unkind and rather obvious 5. having a low status and therefore not deserving respect 6. not liking to spend money 7. so good or useful that the cost does not seem too much 8. used to say that there is a situation in which it is not thought to be important if people somewhere die or are treated badly 9. spending less money than you usually need to spend to do something rẻ

cheap

adverb [/tʃiːp/] 1. for a low price -> I got this dress cheap in a sale. 2. to be offered for sale at a lower price than usual 3. something is expensive rẻ

cheer

noun [/tʃɪr/] 1. a shout of joy, support or praise -> A great cheer went up from the crowd. 2. a special song or poem used by cheerleaders 3. an atmosphere of happiness reo hò

cheese

noun [/tʃiːz/] 1. a type of food made from milk that can be either soft or hard and is usually white or yellow in colour; a particular type of this food -> Cheddar cheese 2. what you ask somebody to say before you take their photograph 3. an important and powerful person, especially in an organization 4. if two people or things are like chalk and cheese or as different as chalk and cheese, they are completely different from each other 5. used as a way of saying that you are sorry about something, usually ironically (= you really mean the opposite) phô mai

chef

noun [/ʃef/] 1. a person whose job is to cook, especially the most senior person in a restaurant, hotel, etc. -> a new book by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver đầu bếp

chemical

noun [/ˈkemɪkl/] 1. a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process -> toxic chemicals hóa chất

chief

noun [/tʃiːf/] 1. a person with a high rank or the highest rank in a company or an organization -> army/police chiefs 2. a leader of a people or community -> Chief Buthelezi người đứng đầu

civilian

noun [/səˈvɪliən/] 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. dân sự

civilization

noun [/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/] 1. a state of human society that is very developed and organized -> the technology of modern 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 3. all the people in the world and the societies they live in, considered as a whole -> Environmental damage threatens the whole of civilization. 4. a place that offers you the comfortable way of life of a modern society -> It's good to be back in civilization after two weeks in a tent! nền văn minh

classify

verb [/ˈklæsɪfaɪ/] 1. to arrange something in groups according to features that they have in common -> The books in the library are classified according to subject. 2. to decide which type or group somebody/something belongs to -> Only eleven of these accidents were classified as major. 3. to state that information is officially secret -> The government insists on keeping certain documents classified. phân loại

clean

verb [/kliːn/] 1. to remove the dirt or dust from something -> I spent all day cooking and cleaning. 2. to become clean -> This oven cleans easily (= is easy to clean). 3. to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water -> This coat is filthy. I'll have it cleaned. 4. to remove the inside parts of a fish, chicken, etc. before you cook it -> Clean the fish and remove the backbone. 5. to defeat or do better than somebody at something 6. to hit somebody or beat them in a fight 7. to remove people or things that are not necessary or wanted 8. to make your house clean 9. to start behaving in a moral or responsible way lau dọn

clearly

adverb [/ˈklɪrli/] 1. in a way that is easy to see or hear -> Please speak clearly after the tone. 2. in a way that is sensible and easy to understand -> She explained everything very clearly. 3. used to emphasize that what you are saying is obvious and true -> Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. rõ ràng

clerk

noun [/klɜːrk/] 1. a person whose job is to serve customers in a shop -> The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. 2. a person whose job is dealing with people arriving at or leaving a hotel -> The hotel clerk greeted us warmly. 3. a person whose job is to keep the records or accounts and do other routine duties in an office, shop, etc. -> an office clerk 4. an official in charge of the records of a council, court, etc. -> the Town Clerk nhân viên văn phòng

clever

adjective [/ˈklevər/] 1. quick at learning and understanding things -> a clever child 2. showing skill -> He's always been clever at crosswords. 3. showing intelligence or skill, for example in the design of an object, in an idea or somebody’s actions -> a clever trick 4. quick with words in a way that annoys people or does not show respect -> Don't you get clever with me! 5. to act in a clever way to get what you want, sometimes tricking somebody thông minh

client

noun [/ˈklaɪənt/] 1. a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization -> She's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients. 2. a computer that is linked to a server khách hàng

clip

noun [/klɪp/] 1. a short part of a film that is shown separately -> Here is a clip from her latest movie. 2. a small metal or plastic object used for holding things together or in place -> a hair clip 3. a piece of jewellery that fastens to your clothes -> a diamond clip 4. the act of cutting something to make it shorter -> He gave the hedge a clip. 5. a quick hit with your hand -> She gave him a clip round the ear for being cheeky. 6. a set of bullets in a metal container that is placed in or attached to a gun for firing 7. quickly kẹp

closed

adjective [/kləʊzd/] 1. shut -> Keep the door closed. 2. shut, especially of a shop or public building that is not open for a period of time -> The museum is closed on Mondays. 3. not willing to accept outside influences or new ideas -> a closed society 4. limited to a particular group of people; not open to everyone -> a closed membership 5. without the public being allowed to attend or know what is happening; in private 6. a subject or person that you know nothing about 7. very easily, without thinking about it đóng cửa

clothing

noun [/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/] 1. clothes, especially a particular type of clothes -> Workers at the factory wear protective clothing. 2. a person who seems to be friendly or not likely to cause any harm but is really an enemy quần áo

clue

noun [/kluː/] 1. an object, a piece of evidence or some information that helps the police solve a crime -> The burglar left no clues. 2. a fact or a piece of evidence that helps you discover the answer to a problem -> This data may provide clues about the current economic situation. 3. some words or a piece of information that helps you find the answers to a crossword, a game or a question -> ‘You'll never guess who I saw today!’ ‘Give me a clue.’ 4. to know nothing about something or about how to do something 5. to be very stupid đầu mối

cluster

noun [/ˈklʌstər/] 1. a group of things of the same type that grow or appear close together -> The telescope is focused on a dense cluster of stars at the edge of the galaxy. 2. a group of people, animals or things close together -> a cluster of spectators 3. a group of consonants that come together in a word or phrase, for example /str/ at the beginning of string -> a consonant cluster cụm

code

noun [/kəʊd/] 1. a system of words, letters, numbers or symbols that represent a message or record information secretly or in a shorter form -> to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) 2. the numbers that are used for a particular town, area or country, in front of an individual phone number -> There are three codes for London. 3. a system of computer programming instructions -> Bill wrote the computer code for the project. 4. a set of moral principles or rules of behaviour that are generally accepted by society or a social group -> The school enforces a strict code of conduct. 5. a system of laws or written rules that state how people in an institution or a country should behave -> The law includes amendments to the penal code. mã số

collapse

verb [/kəˈlæps/] 1. to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart 2. to fall down (and usually become unconscious), especially because you are very ill -> The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. 3. to sit or lie down and relax, especially after working hard 4. to fail suddenly or completely 5. to decrease suddenly in amount or value 6. to fold something into a shape that uses less space; to be able to be folded in this way 7. if a lung or blood vessel collapses or is collapsed, it falls in and becomes flat and empty sụp đổ

colonial

adjective [/kəˈləʊniəl/] 1. connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country -> a colonial power 2. typical of or connected with the US at the time when it was still a British colony -> life in colonial times thuộc địa

combat

noun [/ˈkɑːmbæt/] 1. fighting or a fight, especially during a time of war -> He was killed in combat. chiến đấu

commander

noun [/kəˈmændər/] 1. a person who is in charge of something, especially an officer in charge of a particular group of soldiers or a military operation -> military/allied/field/flight commanders 2. an officer of fairly high rank in the British or American navy 3. (in England) a London police officer of high rank chỉ huy

commentary

noun [/ˈkɑːmənteri/] 1. a spoken description of an event that is given while it is happening, especially on the radio or television -> a sports commentary 2. a written explanation or discussion of something such as a book or a play -> a critical commentary on the final speech of the play 3. a criticism or discussion of something -> The petty quarrels were a sad commentary on the state of the government. bình luận

commentator

noun [/ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/] 1. a person who describes an event while it is happening, especially on television or radio -> a television/sports commentator 2. a person who is an expert on a particular subject and talks or writes about it on television or radio, in a newspaper or on social media -> She's a political commentator for the BBC. người bình luận

commission

noun [/kəˈmɪʃn/] 1. an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government -> Several of the airline's planes are temporarily out of commission and undergoing safety checks. 2. an amount of money that is paid to somebody for selling goods and that increases with the amount of goods that are sold -> The commission is expected to report its findings next month. 3. an amount of money that is charged by a bank, etc. for providing a particular service -> 1 per cent commission is charged for exchanging foreign currency. 4. a formal request to somebody to design or make a piece of work such as a building or a painting; the fact of making such a request 5. the position of an officer in the armed forces, typically with the rank of lieutenant or higher 6. the act of doing something wrong or illegal 7. available/not available to be used nhiệm vụ

common

adjective [/ˈkɑːmən/] 1. happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places -> a common problem/occurrence/practice 2. shared by or belonging to two or more people or by the people in a group -> They share a common interest in photography. 3. ordinary; not unusual or special -> Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. 4. found or living in quite large numbers; not rare -> the common garden frog 5. typical of somebody from a low social class and not having good manners -> She thought he was very common and uneducated. 6. to be something that everyone knows, especially in a particular community or group 7. ordinary; with no special features 8. the ability of a powerful or famous person to talk to and understand ordinary people 9. to be united with somebody about something that you both agree on, believe in or wish to achieve chung

comparable

adjective [/ˈkɑːmpərəbl/] 1. similar to somebody/something else and able to be compared -> A comparable house in the south of the city would cost twice as much. so sánh được

competence

noun [/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/] 1. the ability to do something well -> to gain a high level of competence in English 2. the power that a court, an organization or a person has to deal with something -> The judge has to act within the competence of the court. 3. a skill that you need in a particular job or for a particular task -> The syllabus lists the knowledge and competences required at this level. năng lực

competent

adjective [/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/] 1. having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard -> He's very competent in his work. 2. of a good standard but not very good -> Ron was a competent player—more than that, he was good! 3. having the power to decide something -> The case was referred to a competent authority. có thẩm quyền

competitor

noun [/kəmˈpetɪtər/] 1. a person who takes part in a competition -> Over 200 competitors entered the race. 2. a person or an organization that competes against others, especially in business -> We produce cheaper goods than our competitors. đối thủ

complete

verb [/kəmˈpliːt/] 1. to finish making or doing something -> to complete a course/project 2. to write all the information you are asked for on a form -> 2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. 3. to make something whole or perfect -> I only need one more card to complete the set. hoàn thành

conceal

verb [/kənˈsiːl/] 1. to hide somebody/something -> The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. che giấu

concerned

adjective [/kənˈsɜːrnd/] 1. worried and feeling concern about something/somebody -> Concerned citizens can have a huge impact. 2. affected by something; involved in something -> The loss was a tragedy for all concerned. 3. interested in something; dealing with something -> The public is increasingly concerned with how food is produced. 4. to think it is important to do something -> She was concerned to write about situations that everybody could identify with. 5. used to give your personal opinion on something 6. used to give facts or an opinion about a particular aspect of something lo âu

concert

noun [/ˈkɑːnsərt/] 1. a public performance of music -> to attend/go to a concert 2. working together with somebody/something buổi hòa nhạc

confess

verb [/kənˈfes/] 1. to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal -> After hours of questioning, the suspect confessed. 2. to admit something that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about -> She was reluctant to confess her ignorance. 3. to tell God or a priest about the bad things you have done so that you can say that you are sorry and be forgiven -> They had confessed their sins and done their penance. 4. to hear somebody confess their sins (= the bad things they have done) xưng

confident

adjective [/ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/] 1. feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful -> She was in a relaxed, confident mood. 2. feeling certain that something will happen in the way that you want or expect -> The Democrats were confident of victory. tự tin

conflict

verb [/kənˈflɪkt/] 1. if two ideas, beliefs, stories, etc. conflict, it is not possible for them to exist together or for them both to be true -> Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. xung đột

confront

verb [/kənˈfrʌnt/] 1. to appear and need to be dealt with by somebody -> What is to be done about the economic problems confronting the country? 2. to deal with a problem or difficult situation -> She knew that she had to confront her fears. 3. to face somebody so that they cannot avoid seeing and hearing you, especially in an unfriendly or dangerous situation -> This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. 4. to make somebody face or deal with an unpleasant or difficult person or situation -> He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. 5. to have something in front of you that you have to deal with or react to -> Most people when confronted with a horse will pat it. đối đầu

congressional

adjective [/kənˈɡreʃənl/] 1. related to or belonging to a congress or the Congress in the US -> a congressional committee/bill quốc hội

consensus

noun [/kənˈsensəs/] 1. an opinion that all members of a group agree with -> She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues. đoàn kết

considerable

adjective [/kənˈsɪdərəbl/] 1. great in amount, size, importance, etc. -> The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. đáng kể

consult

verb [/kənˈsʌlt/] 1. to go to somebody for information or advice -> If the pain continues, consult your doctor. 2. to discuss something with somebody to get their permission for something, or to help you make a decision -> You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. 3. to look in or at something to get information -> He consulted the manual. tham khảo ý kiến

consultant

noun [/kənˈsʌltənt/] 1. a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is employed to give advice about it to other people -> a technology/design consultant 2. a hospital doctor of the highest rank who is a specialist in a particular area of medicine -> a consultant in obstetrics tư vấn

consume

verb [/kənˈsuːm/] 1. to use something, especially fuel, energy or time -> The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels. 2. to eat or drink something -> Before he died, he had consumed a large quantity of alcohol. 3. to fill somebody with a strong feeling -> Carolyn was consumed with guilt. 4. to completely destroy something -> The hotel was quickly consumed by fire. tiêu thụ

consumer

noun [/kənˈsuːmər/] 1. a person who buys goods or uses services -> consumer spending/demand người tiêu dùng

contact

noun [/ˈkɑːntækt/] 1. the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly -> The receptionist is the first point of contact most people have with the clinic. 2. the state of meeting somebody or having to deal with something -> I don't have much contact with my uncle. 3. an occasion on which you meet or communicate with somebody; a relationship with somebody 4. a person that you know, especially somebody who can be helpful to you in your work 5. the state of touching something 6. an electrical connection 7. a contact lens (= a small round piece of thin plastic that you put on your eye to help you see better) 8. a person who has recently been near to somebody with a contagious disease and so might have caught the infection from them 9. a place where you go or a person that you speak to when you are dealing with an organization liên hệ

contend

verb [/kənˈtend/] 1. to say that something is true, especially in an argument -> I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point. 2. to compete against somebody in order to gain something -> Three armed groups were contending for power. tranh đấu

continent

noun [/ˈkɑːntɪnənt/] 1. one of the large land masses of the earth such as Europe, Asia or Africa -> the continent of Africa 2. the main part of the continent of Europe, not including Britain or Ireland -> They planned to spend the summer on the Continent. lục địa

contradiction

noun [/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃn/] 1. a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc. -> There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures. 2. the act of saying that something that somebody else has said is wrong or not true; an example of this -> I think I can say, without fear of contradiction, that… 3. a statement containing two words that contradict each other’s meaning mâu thuẫn

contrary

adjective [/ˈkɑːntreri/] 1. different from something; against something -> Contrary to popular belief, many cats dislike milk. 2. completely different in nature or direction -> contrary advice/opinions/arguments trái ngược

controversial

adjective [/ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃl/] 1. causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement -> a highly controversial topic gây tranh cãi

convey

verb [/kənˈveɪ/] 1. to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to somebody -> Colours like red convey a sense of energy and strength. 2. to take, carry or transport somebody/something from one place to another -> Pipes convey hot water from the boiler to the radiators. chuyên chở

cooker

noun [/ˈkʊkər/] 1. a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top -> a gas cooker nồi cơm điện

cost

noun [/kɔːst/] 1. the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do something -> the high/low cost of housing 2. the total amount of money that needs to be spent by a business -> The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. 3. the effort, loss or damage that is involved in order to do or achieve something -> the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering 4. the sum of money that somebody is ordered to pay for lawyers, etc. in a legal case -> He was ordered to pay £2 000 costs. 5. whatever is needed to achieve something 6. under any circumstances 7. for only the amount of money that is needed to make or get something, without any profit being added on 8. to feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc. 9. to know something because of something unpleasant that has happened to you trị giá

cost

verb [/kɔːst/] 1. if something costs a particular amount of money, you need to pay that amount in order to buy, make or do it -> How much did it cost? 2. to cause the loss of something -> That one mistake almost cost him his life. 3. to involve you in making an effort or doing something unpleasant -> The accident cost me a visit to the doctor. 4. to estimate how much money will be needed for something or the price that should be charged for something -> The project needs to be costed in detail. 5. to cost/pay a lot of money 6. to cost somebody a lot of money 7. to make somebody suffer a lot 8. used to say that something will be expensive trị giá

costly

adjective [/ˈkɔːstli/] 1. costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay -> Buying new furniture may prove too costly. 2. causing problems or the loss of something -> a costly mistake/failure tốn kém

councillor

noun [/ˈkaʊnsələr/] 1. a member of a city or county council -> Councillor Ann Jones ủy viên hội đồng

counterpart

noun [/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/] 1. a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation -> The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart. đối tác

couple

noun [/ˈkʌpl/] 1. two people or things -> I saw a couple of men get out. 2. a small number of people or things -> We went there a couple of years ago. 3. two people who are seen together, especially if they are married or in a romantic or sexual relationship -> married couples 4. very soon cặp đôi

court

noun [/kɔːrt/] 1. the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged -> They've offered me the job, so the ball's in my court now. 2. the people in a court, especially those who make the decisions, such as the judge and jury -> the civil/criminal courts 3. a place where games such as tennis and basketball are played -> Please tell the court what happened. 4. the official place where kings and queens live 5. the king or queen, their family, and the people who work for them and/or give advice to them 6. an open space that is partly or completely surrounded by buildings and is usually part of a castle, a large house, etc. 7. used in the names of blocks of flats or apartment buildings, or of some short streets; (in the UK) used in the names of some large houses 8. a large open section of a building, often with a glass roof 9. it is your/somebody’s responsibility to take action next 10. to entertain people by telling them interesting or funny things 11. to completely reject an idea, a story, etc. that you think is not worth taking seriously at all 12. to treat somebody with great respect in order to gain favour with them 13. to say that something is completely wrong or not worth considering, especially in a trial tòa án

cover

noun [/ˈkʌvər/] 1. a thing that is put over or on another thing, usually to protect it or to decorate it -> The vehicles broke cover and headed towards the enemy’s headquarters. 2. shelter from bad weather or protection from an attack -> Brighten up your room with some colourful cushion covers. 3. the outside of a book or a magazine -> Everyone ran for cover when it started to rain. 4. protection that an insurance company provides by promising to pay you money if a particular event happens 5. support and protection that is provided when somebody is attacking or in danger of being attacked 6. trees and plants that grow on an area of land 7. the fact of the sky being covered with cloud or the ground with snow 8. the sheets, blankets, etc. on a bed 9. a new recording of an old song by a different band or singer 10. activities or behaviour that seem honest or true but that hide somebody’s real identity or feelings, or that hide something illegal 11. the fact of somebody doing a job when the person who usually does it is away or when there are not enough staff 12. to leave a place that you have been hiding in, usually at a high speed 13. used to say that you should not form an opinion about somebody/something from their appearance only 14. pretending to be somebody else in order to do something secretly 15. under a structure that gives protection from the weather 16. hidden or protected by something 17. in a separate envelope che phủ

crash

verb [/kræʃ/] 1. if a vehicle crashes or the driver crashes it, it hits an object or another vehicle, causing damage -> His career crashed and burned after he threatened a journalist. 2. to hit something hard while moving, causing noise and/or damage; to make something hit somebody/something in this way -> I was terrified that the plane would crash. 3. to make a loud noise -> Thunder crashed overhead. 4. to lose value or fail suddenly and quickly 5. if a computer crashes or you crash a computer, it stops working suddenly 6. gatecrash (= to go to a party or social event without being invited) 7. to lose very badly in a sports game 8. to go to sleep, especially suddenly or in a place where you do not usually sleep 9. if somebody crashes, their heart stops beating 10. to go wrong or to fail badly and suddenly 11. a very boring person, activity, event or subject tai nạn

creep

verb [/kriːp/] 1. to move slowly, quietly and carefully, because you do not want to be seen or heard -> I crept up the stairs, trying not to wake my parents. 2. to move with your body close to the ground; to move slowly on your hands and knees 3. to move or develop very slowly -> Her arms crept around his neck. 4. to grow along the ground or up walls using long stems or roots 5. to be too friendly or helpful to somebody in authority in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get an advantage from them -> He's always creeping to the boss. 6. to make you feel afraid or full of horror leo

crown

noun [/kraʊn/] 1. an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones, that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions -> The Knightsbridge branch is the jewel in the crown of a 500-strong chain of stores. 2. the government of a country, thought of as being represented by a king or queen -> The crown was placed upon the new monarch's head. 3. the position or power of a king or queen -> land owned by the Crown 4. a circle of flowers, leaves, etc. that is worn on somebody’s head, sometimes as a sign of victory -> She refused the crown (= refused to become queen). 5. the position of winning a sports competition 6. the top part of the head or a hat 7. the highest part of something 8. the part of a plant just above and below the ground 9. the top of a tree or other plant 10. an artificial cover for a damaged tooth 11. the part of the tooth that is above the gum 12. anything in the shape of a crown, especially as a decoration or a badge 13. a unit of money in several European countries 14. an old British coin worth five shillings (= now 25p) 15. the most attractive or valuable part of something vương miện

cult

adjective [/kʌlt/] 1. very popular with a particular group of people -> a cult movie/book giáo phái

curiosity

noun [/ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/] 1. a strong desire to know about something -> Children show curiosity about everything. 2. an unusual and interesting thing -> The museum is full of historical curiosities. 3. used to tell somebody not to ask questions or try to find out about things that do not involve them sự tò mò

curious

adjective [/ˈkjʊriəs/] 1. having a strong desire to know about something -> He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. 2. strange and unusual -> There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. tò mò

currency

noun [/ˈkɜːrənsi/] 1. the system of money that a country uses -> trading in foreign currencies 2. the fact that something is used or accepted by a lot of people -> The term ‘post-industrial’ now has wide currency. tiền tệ

current

noun [/ˈkɜːrənt/] 1. the movement of water in the sea or a river; the movement of air in a particular direction -> It's easier to go with the current. 2. the flow of electricity through a wire, etc. -> wires carrying electric currents 3. the supply of electricity -> The current failure lasted three hours. 4. the fact of particular ideas, opinions or feelings being present in a group of people -> Ministers are worried by this current of anti-government feeling. hiện hành

curve

verb [/kɜːrv/] 1. to move or make something move in the shape of a curve; to be in the shape of a curve -> a curving staircase đường cong

custody

noun [/ˈkʌstədi/] 1. the legal right or duty to take care of or keep somebody/something; the act of taking care of something/somebody -> Who will have custody of the children? 2. the state of being in prison, especially while waiting for trial -> After the riot, 32 people were taken into police custody. sự coi giư

cynical

adjective [/ˈsɪnɪkl/] 1. believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons -> a cynical view/smile 2. not believing that something good will happen or that something is important -> I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan. 3. not caring that something might hurt other people, if there is some advantage for you -> a cynical disregard for the safety of others Hoài nghi

dairy

adjective [/ˈderi/] 1. made from milk -> dairy products/produce 2. connected with the production of milk rather than meat -> the dairy industry sản phẩm bơ sữa

dairy

noun [/ˈderi/] 1. milk, cheese and other milk products -> The doctor told me to eat less red meat and dairy. 2. a place on a farm where milk is kept and where butter and cheese are made 3. a company that sells milk, cheese and other milk products 4. a small local shop -> I went to buy a paper at the corner dairy. sản phẩm bơ sữa

dead

adjective [/ded/] 1. no longer alive -> You'll be sorry you said that when I'm dead and gone. 2. not working because of a lack of power -> My mother's dead; she died in 2017. 3. no longer believed in or aimed for -> He was dead to all feelings of pity. 4. belonging to the past; no longer practised or fashionable -> She said, ‘I'm sorry, too,’ in a quiet, dead voice. 5. finished; not able to be used any more 6. very quiet, without activity or interest 7. without activity; with nobody buying or selling anything 8. extremely tired; not well 9. unable to feel because of cold, etc. 10. unable to feel or understand emotions 11. showing no emotion 12. complete or exact 13. never having been alive 14. outside the playing area 15. to be dead 16. to look very like somebody 17. completely dead; no longer interesting or relevant 18. completely dead 19. a plan, an event, etc. that has failed or is certain to fail and that is therefore not worth discussing 20. an influence that controls or limits something 21. a person or plan that is dead in the water has failed and has little hope of succeeding in the future 22. in serious trouble 23. (of an accident victim or other patient) already dead when arriving at a hospital 24. very unlikely to be successful; not working when it is delivered 25. in a deep sleep 26. to waste your effort by trying to do something that is no longer possible 27. to impress somebody very much 28. used to show you are strongly opposed to something 29. used to say that you would not like to wear particular clothes, or to be in a particular situation chết

debris

noun [/dəˈbriː/] 1. pieces of wood, metal, building materials, etc. that are left after something has been destroyed -> Emergency teams are still clearing the debris from the plane crash. 2. rubbish or pieces of material that are left somewhere and are not wanted -> Clear away leaves and other garden debris from the pond. mảnh vụn

declare

verb [/dɪˈkler/] 1. to say something officially or publicly -> The government has declared a state of emergency. 2. to state something clearly and definitely -> ‘I'll do it!’ Tom declared. 3. to say clearly and openly who you are or what you intend to do -> He was the first gay player in a professional sports team to declare himself openly. 4. to tell the tax authorities how much money you have earned -> All income must be declared. 5. to tell customs officers (= at the border of a country) that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax -> Do you have anything to declare? 6. to decide to end your innings (= the period during which your team is batting) before all your players have batted -> England declared at 224 for 4 (= 4 batsmen had scored 224 runs). tuyên bố

deed

noun [/diːd/] 1. a thing that somebody does that is usually very good or very bad -> It's a stirring tale of heroic deeds. 2. a legal document that you sign, especially one that proves that you own a house or a building -> The deeds of the house are missing. 3. a helpful, kind thing that you do chứng thư

defensive

adjective [/dɪˈfensɪv/] 1. protecting somebody/something against attack -> As a defensive measure he built a series of coastal forts and watchtowers. 2. behaving in a way that shows that you feel that people are criticizing you -> Don't ask him about his plans—he just gets defensive. 3. connected with trying to prevent the other team or player from scoring points or goals -> defensive play phòng ngự

deficiency

noun [/dɪˈfɪʃnsi/] 1. the state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential -> Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness. 2. a fault or a weakness in something/somebody that makes it or them less successful -> deficiencies in the computer system sự thiếu hụt

define

verb [/dɪˈfaɪn/] 1. to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is -> The term ‘normal’ is difficult to define. 2. to describe or show the nature or range of somebody/something -> The goals of the project are clearly defined. 3. to make or establish the essential character or somebody/something -> For some, the football club defines their identity. 4. to show clearly a line, shape or edge -> The mountain was sharply defined against the sky. định nghĩa

delight

noun [/dɪˈlaɪt/] 1. a feeling of great pleasure -> a feeling of sheer/pure delight 2. something that gives you great pleasure -> This guitar is a delight to play. Hân hoan

deny

verb [/dɪˈnaɪ/] 1. to say that something is not true -> to deny an allegation/a charge/an accusation 2. to refuse to admit or accept something -> She denied all knowledge of the incident. 3. to refuse to allow somebody to have something that they want or ask for -> They were denied access to the information. 4. to refuse to let yourself have something that you would like to have, especially for moral or religious reasons từ chối

desktop

noun [/ˈdesktɑːp/] 1. a screen on a computer that shows the icons of programs and files that can be used -> desktop icons 2. the top of a desk 3. a computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit that fits on a desk máy tính để bàn

desperate

adjective [/ˈdespərət/] 1. feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others -> The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. 2. giving little hope of success; tried when everything else has failed -> He made a desperate bid for freedom. 3. needing or wanting something very much -> He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. 4. extremely serious or dangerous -> The children are in desperate need of love and attention. tuyệt vọng

detention

noun [/dɪˈtenʃn/] 1. the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving -> They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution. 2. the punishment of being kept at school for a time after other students have gone home -> They can’t give me (a) detention for this. giam giữ

deteriorate

verb [/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/] 1. to become worse -> Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards. xấu đi

determined

adjective [/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/] 1. having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you -> The opposition to her plan made her more determined than ever. 2. showing determination -> I made a determined effort to stop smoking. 3. very determined to do something xác định

devote

verb [/dɪˈvəʊt/] cống hiến

diagnosis

noun [/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/] 1. the act of discovering or identifying the exact cause of an illness or a problem -> a diagnosis of lung cancer chẩn đoán

differentiate

verb [/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/] 1. to recognize or show that two things are not the same -> It's difficult to differentiate between the two varieties. 2. to be the particular thing that shows that things or people are not the same -> The male's yellow beak differentiates it from the female. 3. to treat people or things in a different way, especially in an unfair way -> Rules that differentiate between employees on the basis of gender need to be revised. 4. to become more specialized during growth and development; to make a cell or tissue more specialized during growth and development -> The fertilized egg differentiates into several different cell types. phân biệt

diplomat

noun [/ˈdɪpləmæt/] 1. a person whose job is to represent his or her country in a foreign country, for example, in an embassy -> Washington's top diplomat in Havana 2. a person who shows skill at dealing with other people -> You’ll need to be a real diplomat to persuade them to come to some agreement. nhà ngoại giao

diplomatic

adjective [/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/] 1. connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy) -> a diplomatic crisis 2. having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations -> a diplomatic answer ngoại giao

direct

adverb [/dəˈrekt/] 1. without stopping or changing direction or vehicle 2. without involving other people, or without anyone or anything in between -> We flew direct to Hong Kong. trực tiếp

directly

adverb [/dəˈrektli/] 1. without stopping or changing direction -> The path leads directly to the river. 2. with nobody or nothing in between -> She speaks directly to camera. 3. exactly in a particular position -> directly opposite/below/ahead 4. immediately -> She left directly after the show. 5. soon -> Tell them I'll be there directly. trực tiếp

dirty

adjective [/ˈdɜːrti/] 1. not clean -> Next time you can get somebody else to do your dirty work for you! 2. connected with sex in an offensive way -> dirty hands/clothes/dishes 3. unpleasant or dishonest 4. not bright 5. using illegal drugs 6. to discuss your personal affairs in public, especially something embarrassing 7. (to do) the unpleasant or dishonest jobs that somebody else does not want to do 8. to cheat somebody who trusts you; to treat somebody badly or unfairly 9. behaving in an unfair or aggressive way, especially because you want to win 10. rude and making you feel shocked 11. to do physical work 12. to look at somebody in a way that shows you are annoyed with them bẩn thỉu

disagreement

noun [/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/] 1. a situation where people have different opinions about something and often argue -> Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. 2. a difference between two things that should be the same -> The comparison shows considerable disagreement between theory and practice. bất đồng ý kiến

disappear

verb [/ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/] 1. to become impossible to see -> With that, Matt promptly disappeared. 2. to stop existing -> Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. 3. to be lost or impossible to find -> I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. 4. if a person is disappeared, they are arrested or captured and kept in prison without trial or killed, usually for political reasons -> 10 000 people have been disappeared and over 160 000 displaced. 5. to remove something secretly or illegally so that it cannot be found -> In the last five years, nearly 5 000 companies have been disappeared from the registry. 6. to disappear completely 7. to disappear suddenly in a mysterious way 8. to go away or be impossible to find when people need or want you biến mất

discipline

noun [/ˈdɪsəplɪn/] 1. the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training -> The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. 2. a method of training your mind or body or of controlling your behaviour; an area of activity where this is necessary -> Yoga is a good discipline for learning to relax. 3. the ability to control your behaviour or the way you live, work, etc. -> He'll never get anywhere working for himself—he's got no discipline. 4. an area of knowledge; a subject that people study or are taught, especially in a university -> The new recruits were drawn from a range of academic disciplines. kỷ luật

dish

noun [/dɪʃ/] 1. a flat shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from -> a baking/serving dish 2. the plates, bowls, cups, etc. that have been used for a meal and need to be washed -> I'll do the dishes (= wash them). 3. food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal -> a vegetarian/fish/meat/pasta dish 4. any object that is like a dish or bowl in shape -> a soap dish 5. a sexually attractive person -> What a dish! món ăn

dishonest

adjective [/dɪsˈɑːnɪst/] 1. not honest; intending to trick people -> Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. Không trung thực

diversity

noun [/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/] 1. a range of many people or things that are very different from each other -> the biological diversity of the rainforests 2. the quality or fact of including a range of many people or things -> There is a need for greater diversity and choice in education. 3. the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, religions, etc. -> People are being encouraged to celebrate the diversity of their communities. đa dạng

doctrine

noun [/ˈdɑːktrɪn/] 1. a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, a political party, etc. -> the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty 2. a statement of government policy -> the Monroe Doctrine học thuyết

dominance

noun [/ˈdɑːmɪnəns/] 1. the fact of being more important, powerful or easy to notice than somebody/something else -> political/economic dominance 2. the fact of being dominant -> In this situation one gene has dominance over the other gene. sự thống trị

dose

noun [/dəʊs/] 1. an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time -> a high/low/lethal dose 2. an amount of something -> A dose of flu kept me off work. 3. very fast and easily 4. the same bad treatment that you have given to others liều lượng

double

determiner [/ˈdʌbl/] 1. twice as much or as many as gấp đôi

double

pronoun [/ˈdʌbl/] 1. a number or amount that is twice as much or as many as another number or amount gấp đôi

dream

verb [/driːm/] 1. to experience a series of images, events and feelings in your mind while you are asleep -> Did I talk in my sleep? I must have been dreaming. 2. to imagine and think about something that you would like to happen -> It might never happen, but I can dream can't I? mơ

driver

noun [/ˈdraɪvər/] 1. a person who drives a vehicle -> a bus/train/taxi driver 2. a club with a large head, used for hitting the ball long distances from the tee 3. software that controls the sending of data between a computer and a piece of equipment that is attached to it, such as a printer -> I downloaded and installed the drivers. 4. one of the main things that influence something or cause it to make progress -> Housing is a key driver of the economy. 5. to be the person in control of a situation tài xế

drought

noun [/draʊt/] 1. a long period of time when there is little or no rain -> Farmers are facing ruin after two years of severe drought. 2. a long period of time when there is a lack of something that is needed or wanted -> The team is desperate to end a ten-game goal drought. hạn hán

drown

verb [/draʊn/] 1. to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill somebody by holding them underwater -> Two children drowned after falling into the river. 2. to make something very wet; to completely cover something in water or another liquid -> The fruit was drowned in cream. 3. to be louder than other sounds so that you cannot hear them -> She turned up the radio to drown out the noise from next door. 4. to have so much of something that you cannot deal with it 5. to get drunk in order to forget your problems chết chìm

dry

verb [/draɪ/] 1. to become dry; to make something dry -> He did the laundry and hung it out to dry. 2. to put somebody in a difficult situation khô

duo

noun [/ˈduːəʊ/] 1. two people who perform together or are often seen or thought of together -> the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy 2. a performance by two musicians or singers; a piece of music for two players or singers cặp đôi

duration

noun [/duˈreɪʃn/] 1. the length of time that something lasts or continues -> The school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war. 2. until the end of a particular situation, especially a war khoảng thời gian

earn

verb [/ɜːrn/] 1. to get money for work that you do -> He earns about $40 000 a year. 2. to get money as profit or interest on money you lend, have in a bank, etc. -> Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. 3. to get something that you deserve, usually because of something good you have done or because of the good qualities you have -> He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. 4. to earn enough money to live on 5. to do useful or helpful things in return for being allowed to live or stay somewhere 6. to be worth the amount of time or money that is being spent 7. to get a position or reputation you deserve through work or achievements 8. to become famous or successful kiếm

east

adjective [/iːst/] 1. in or towards the east -> East Africa 2. an east wind blows from the east phía đông

echo

noun [/ˈekəʊ/] 1. the reflecting of sound off a wall or inside a particular 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. tiếng vọng

economic

adjective [/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/] 1. connected with the trade, industry and development of wealth of a country, an area or a society -> They discussed social, economic and political issues. 2. producing enough profit to continue -> The college was not achieving the numbers of students needed to make it economic. thuộc kinh tế

economics

noun [/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/] 1. the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry -> He studied politics and economics at Yale. 2. the way in which money influences, or is organized within, an area of business or society -> The economics of the project are very encouraging. Kinh tế học

edge

noun [/edʒ/] 1. the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre -> I gripped the edge of my desk to steady myself. 2. the sharp part of a knife, blade or sword that is used for cutting -> Be careful—it has a sharp edge. 3. the point at which something, especially something bad, may begin to happen -> They had brought the country to the edge of disaster. 4. a slight advantage over somebody/something -> The company needs to improve its competitive edge. 5. a strong, often exciting, quality -> Her show now has a hard political edge to it. 6. a sharp tone of voice, often showing anger -> He did his best to remain calm, but there was a distinct edge to his voice. 7. having the type of edge or edges mentioned -> a lace-edged handkerchief 8. to be nervous, excited or easily made angry 9. to be in a difficult situation where any mistake may be very dangerous 10. to start to come apart or to fail 11. very excited and giving your full attention to something 12. to force somebody to lose control of their behaviour, usually after a particular event or series of events 13. (to have some) small parts, for example in a performance or in your character, that are not yet as good as they should be 14. to make somebody feel physically uncomfortable 15. to make something less strong, less bad, etc. 16. to be very close to a very unpleasant or dangerous situation bờ rìa

edition

noun [/ɪˈdɪʃn/] 1. the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published -> a paperback/hardback edition 2. a version of a book or other text that is regularly revised -> A second edition appeared in 1824. 3. a particular newspaper or magazine, or radio or television programme, especially one in a regular series -> Tonight's edition of ‘Panorama’ looks at unemployment. 4. the total number of copies of a book, newspaper or magazine, etc. published at one time -> It was originally published in 1836 in an edition of 500 copies. phiên bản

editor

noun [/ˈedɪtər/] 1. a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., or part of one, and who decides what should be included -> the editor of the Washington Post 2. a person who prepares a book or other written material to be published, for example by checking and correcting the text, making improvements, etc. -> Jenny Cook is a freelance writer and editor based in New York. 3. a person who prepares a film, radio or television programme for being shown or broadcast by deciding what to include, and what order it should be in -> Kazan hired him as cameraman, editor and producer for ‘The Visitors’ (1972). 4. a person who works as a journalist for radio or television reporting on a particular area of news -> our economics editor 5. a person who chooses texts written by one or by several writers and prepares them to be published in a book -> She's the editor of a new collection of ghost stories. 6. a program that allows you to change stored text or data -> There are hundreds of different web editors on the market. biên tập viên

educate

verb [/ˈedʒukeɪt/] 1. to teach somebody over a period of time at a school, university, etc. -> She was educated in the US. 2. to teach somebody about something or how to do something -> He believed the BBC's purpose was ‘to inform, educate and entertain’. giáo dục

educational

adjective [/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/] 1. connected with education -> children with special educational needs 2. providing education -> educational institutions giáo dục

educator

noun [/ˈedʒukeɪtər/] 1. a person whose job is to teach or educate people -> adult educators (= who teach adults) 2. a person who is an expert in the theories and methods of education nhà giáo dục

efficiency

noun [/ɪˈfɪʃnsi/] 1. the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money -> improvements in efficiency at the factory 2. ways of wasting less time and money or of saving time or money -> We are looking at our business to see where savings and efficiencies can be made. 3. the relationship between the amount of energy that goes into a machine or an engine, and the amount that it produces -> We have failed to improve energy efficiency standards. 4. a small apartment with one main room for living, cooking and sleeping in and a separate bathroom hiệu quả

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