Part 2 Flashcards by Dat Bui

dressed

adjective
[/drest/]
1. wearing clothes and not naked or wearing clothes for sleeping
-> Hurry up and get dressed.
2. wearing clothes of a particular type
-> She is always so smartly dressed.
3. cleaned and prepared for cooking or eating
-> Place a spoonful of the dressed crab on each plate.
4. wearing the kind of clothes that will make people notice and admire you
5. wearing very attractive or formal clothes
6. an offensive way to describe a woman who you think is trying to look younger than she really is, especially by wearing clothes that are designed for young people

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drink

noun
[/drɪŋk/]
1. a liquid for drinking; an amount of a liquid that you drink
-> Can I have a drink?
2. alcohol or an alcoholic drink; something that you drink on a social occasion
-> They went for a drink together.
3. a social occasion where you have alcoholic drinks
-> Would you like to come for drinks on Sunday?
4. alcoholic drink
5. to make somebody so worried, annoyed or upset that they lose control of their behaviour, especially by drinking too much alcohol
6. something that somebody enjoys very much
7. something that is a normal thing to deal with for somebody

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drink

verb
[/drɪŋk/]
1. to take liquid into your mouth and then down your throat into your stomach
-> I don’t drink coffee.
2. to drink alcohol, especially when it is done regularly
-> He doesn’t drink.
3. to wish somebody good health as you lift your glass, and then drink from it
4. to drink a lot of alcohol regularly
5. to wish somebody good luck, health or success as you lift your glass and then drink from it
6. to drink more alcohol than somebody else without becoming as drunk as they are
7. said to encourage somebody to enjoy life now, while they can, and not to think of the future
8. used to say that you like or agree with an idea, or would like it to happen
9. you can give somebody the opportunity to do something, but you cannot force them to do it if they do not want to

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dump

verb
[/dʌmp/]
1. to get rid of something you do not want, especially in a place that is not suitable
-> They dropped the problem firmly back in my lap.
2. to get rid of somebody/something or leave them for somebody else to deal with
-> Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea.
3. to get rid of goods by selling them at a very low price, often in another country
-> He’s got no right to keep dumping his problems on me.
4. to put something/somebody down in a careless or untidy way
5. to end a romantic relationship with somebody
6. to copy information and move it somewhere to store it
7. to make something the responsibility of another person

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during

preposition
[/ˈdʊrɪŋ/]
1. all through a period of time
-> during the 1990s
2. at some point in a period of time
-> He was taken to the hospital during the night.

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dvd

noun
[/ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/]
1. a disk on which large amounts of information, especially films, photographs and video, can be stored, for use on a DVD player or computer (the abbreviation for ‘digital versatile disc’ or ‘digital videodisc’)
-> Let’s just stay in and watch a DVD.

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dynamic

adjective
[/daɪˈnæmɪk/]
1. having a lot of energy and a strong personality
-> a dynamic leader
2. always changing and making progress
-> The business has managed to change and remain dynamic.
3. producing movement
4. describing an action rather than a state. Dynamic verbs (for example eat, grow, knock, die) can be used in the progressive tenses.

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dynamic

noun
[/daɪˈnæmɪk/]
1. the way in which people or things behave and react to each other in a particular situation
-> the dynamics of political change
2. the science of the forces involved in movement
-> fluid dynamics
3. a force that produces change, action or effects
4. changes in volume in music
-> They play all the notes in the right place and have a scrupulous regard for the tempos and dynamics.

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each

determiner
[/iːtʃ/]
1. used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately
-> Each answer is worth 20 points.
2. every single one

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each

pronoun
[/iːtʃ/]
1. used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately
-> Each answer is worth 20 points.
2. every single one

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eager

adjective
[/ˈiːɡər/]
1. very interested and excited by something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do; showing this
-> eager crowds outside the stadium

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ease

noun
[/iːz/]
1. lack of difficulty
-> He passed the exam with ease.
2. the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems or pain
-> In his retirement, he lived a life of ease.
3. used as a command to soldiers to tell them to stand with their feet apart and their hands behind their backs
4. relaxed and confident and not nervous or embarrassed
5. feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed
6. to make somebody feel relaxed and confident, not nervous or embarrassed
7. to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something

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ease

verb
[/iːz/]
1. to become less unpleasant, painful or severe; to make something less unpleasant, etc.
-> The pain immediately eased.
2. to make something easier
-> Ramps have been built to ease access for people who use wheelchairs.
3. to move slowly and carefully; to move somebody/something slowly and carefully
-> He eased slowly forwards.
4. to make something less tight and more relaxed; to become less tight and more relaxed
-> Ease your grip on the wheel a little.
5. to become or make something lower in price or value
-> Share prices eased back from yesterday’s levels.

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easily

adverb
[/ˈiːzəli/]
1. without problems or difficulty
-> The museum is easily accessible by car.
2. very probably; very likely
-> Are you sure you locked the gate? You could easily have forgotten.
3. without doubt; definitely
-> It’s easily the best play I’ve seen this year.
4. quickly; more quickly than is usual
-> I get bored easily.

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east

adverb
[/iːst/]
1. towards the east
-> The house faces east.
2. nearer to the east than something
-> They live five miles east of Oxford.

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east

noun
[/iːst/]
1. the direction that you look towards to see the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass
-> Which way is east?
2. the eastern part of a country, region or city
-> The east of the country is especially popular with tourists.
3. the countries of Asia, especially China, Japan and India
-> European traders started trading with the East in the 15th century.
4. the Communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe
-> the centrally planned system of the East

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efficient

adjective
[/ɪˈfɪʃnt/]
1. doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy
-> a highly efficient worker

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effort

noun
[/ˈefərt/]
1. an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
-> The project was a team effort.
2. the physical or mental energy that you need to do something; something that takes a lot of energy
-> You should put more effort into your work.
3. a particular activity that a group of people organize in order to achieve something
-> the Russian space effort
4. the result of an attempt to do something
-> I’m afraid this essay is a poor effort.
5. a force applied by a machine or in a process
6. to put a lot of effort into one particular thing

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egg

noun
[/eɡ/]
1. a small oval object with a thin hard shell produced by a female bird and containing a young bird; a similar object (without a hard shell) produced by a female fish, insect, etc.
-> The female sits on the eggs until they hatch.
2. a bird’s egg, especially one from a chicken, that is eaten as food
-> a boiled egg
3. a cell that combines with a sperm to create a baby or young animal
-> The male sperm fertilizes the female egg.
4. a situation in which it is difficult to tell which one of two things was the cause of the other
5. something that has some good parts and some bad ones
6. a person who you know will behave well/badly
7. to be made to look stupid
8. to destroy something that would make you rich, successful, etc.
9. to rely on one particular course of action for success rather than giving yourself several different possibilities
10. used to say that something is definitely true
11. to tell or show somebody how to do something that they can already do well, and probably better than you can
12. you cannot achieve something important without causing a few small problems

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ego

noun
[/ˈiːɡəʊ/]
1. your sense of your own value and importance
-> He has the biggest ego of anyone I’ve ever met.
2. the part of the mind that is responsible for your sense of who you are (= your identity)
-> Freud introduced the idea that a part of the ego is unconscious.
3. to say nice things about somebody, often in a way that is not sincere, in order to make them feel better, more confident, more attractive, etc.

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elegant

adjective
[/ˈelɪɡənt/]
1. attractive and showing a good sense of style
-> She was tall and elegant.
2. attractive and designed well
-> an elegant dress
3. clever but simple
-> an elegant solution to the problem

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elementary

adjective
[/ˌelɪˈmentri/]
1. in or connected with the first stages of a course of study
-> an elementary English course
2. of the most basic kind
-> It’s an elementary law of economics: the scarcer the commodity, the higher the price.
3. very simple and easy
-> elementary questions

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eligible

adjective
[/ˈelɪdʒəbl/]
1. a person who is eligible for something or to do something, is able to have or do it because they have the right qualifications, are the right age, etc.
-> Only those over 70 are eligible for the special payment.
2. an eligible young man or woman is thought to be a good choice as a husband/wife, usually because they are rich or attractive

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elite

noun
[/eɪˈliːt/]
1. a small group of people in a society, etc. who are powerful and have a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc.
-> a member of the ruling/intellectual elite
2. a group of people with the greatest ability at the highest level of competition, especially in sport
-> The club has returned to the elite of European football.

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else

adverb [/els/] 1. in addition to something already mentioned -> What else did he say? 2. different -> Ask somebody else to help you. 3. if not -> Keep your mouth shut, else we'll be in trouble. 4. if not 5. used to introduce the second of two possibilities 6. used to threaten or warn somebody khác

encourage

verb [/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/] 1. to give somebody support, courage or hope -> We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. 2. to persuade somebody to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do -> Banks actively encouraged people to borrow money. 3. to make something more likely to happen or develop -> There is a clear case for spending public money on encouraging participation in sport. khuyến khích

encouragement

noun [/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/] 1. the act of encouraging somebody to do something; something that encourages somebody -> a few words of encouragement sự khích lệ

engineer

noun [/ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/] 1. a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc. -> We worked with a team of scientists and engineers. 2. a person who is trained to repair machines and electrical equipment -> They're sending an engineer to fix the problem with the heating. 3. a person whose job is to control and repair engines, especially on a ship or an aircraft -> a flight engineer 4. a person whose job is driving a railway engine 5. a soldier trained to design and build military structures kỹ sư

enjoy

verb [/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/] 1. to get pleasure from something -> We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. 2. to be happy and get pleasure from what you are doing -> They all enjoyed themselves at the party. 3. to have something good that is an advantage to you -> People in this country enjoy a high standard of living. 4. used to say that you hope somebody gets pleasure from something that you are giving them or recommending to them -> Here's that book I promised you. Enjoy! thưởng thức

enjoyable

adjective [/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/] 1. giving pleasure -> an enjoyable weekend/experience thú vị

enormous

adjective [/ɪˈnɔːrməs/] 1. extremely large -> an enormous house/dog lớn lao

ethic

noun [/ˈeθɪk/] 1. moral principles that control or influence a person’s behaviour -> professional/business/medical ethics 2. a system of moral principles or rules of behaviour -> The ethic of personal achievement is very strong in western societies. 3. the branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles đạo đức

evaluate

verb [/ɪˈvæljueɪt/] 1. to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully -> The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs. đánh giá

evaluation

noun [/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn/] 1. the act of forming an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully -> an evaluation of the healthcare system sự đánh giá

even

adjective [/ˈiːvn/] 1. that can be divided exactly by two -> If I pay for the meals then we’re even. 2. equal or the same for each person, team, place, etc. -> 4, 6, 8 and 10 are all even numbers. 3. equally balanced or of an equal standard -> an even contest 4. not changing very much in amount, speed, etc. 5. smooth, level and flat 6. equally spaced and the same size 7. calm; not changing or becoming upset 8. to no longer owe somebody money or a favour 9. to cause somebody the same amount of trouble or harm as they have caused you 10. to complete a piece of business, etc. without either losing money or making a profit 11. to be equally likely to do or not do something 12. no particular person, team, etc. is doing better than the others in a competition, an argument, etc. 13. living, working or happening in a calm way, with no sudden changes, especially after a difficult time thậm chí

evening

noun [/ˈiːvnɪŋ/] 1. the part of the day between the afternoon and the time you go to bed -> Remember to call me this evening. 2. an event of a particular type happening in the evening -> a musical evening at school (= when music is performed) buổi tối

event

noun [/ɪˈvent/] 1. a thing that happens, especially something important -> recent/current/world events 2. a planned public or social occasion -> Is the city ready to host such a major sporting event? 3. one of the races or competitions in a sports programme -> The 800 metres is the fourth event of the afternoon. 4. after something has happened 5. to understand something, or realize what you should have done, only after something has happened 6. the birth of a baby 7. used to emphasize or show that something is true or will happen despite other circumstances 8. when the situation actually happened 9. if something happens 10. if that happens sự kiện

eventually

adverb [/ɪˈventʃuəli/] 1. at the end of a period of time or a series of events -> Our flight eventually left five hours late. sau cùng

every

determiner [/ˈevri/] 1. used with singular nouns to refer to all the members of a group of things or people -> She knows every student in the school. 2. used to say how often something happens or is done -> The buses go every 10 minutes. 3. all possible -> We wish you every success. 4. every single one 5. each alternate one (= the first, third, fifth, etc. one, but not the second, fourth, sixth, etc.) mọi

everybody

pronoun [/ˈevribɑːdi/] 1. every person; all people -> Everybody knows Tom. mọi người

exact

adjective [/ɪɡˈzækt/] 1. correct in every detail -> The new palace is an exact replica of the original building. 2. very accurate and careful about details -> He was very exact about everything he did. 3. using accurate measurements and following set rules -> Assessing insurance risk can never be an exact science. chính xác

exam

noun [/ɪɡˈzæm/] 1. a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do -> to take an exam 2. a medical test of a particular part of the body -> an eye exam bài thi

excessive

adjective [/ɪkˈsesɪv/] 1. greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate -> They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat. quá đáng

exchange

verb [/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/] 1. to give something to somebody and at the same time receive the same type of thing from them -> We've had words. 2. to change an amount of one currency for an equal value of another -> to exchange news/information 3. to give or return something that you have and get something different or better instead 4. when a buyer and seller exchange contracts, especially on the sale of a house or land, they each sign a copy of the contract and give it to the other person 5. to have an argument with somebody trao đổi

execution

noun [/ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/] 1. the act of killing somebody, especially as a legal punishment -> He faced execution by hanging for murder. 2. the act of doing a piece of work, performing a duty, or putting a plan into action -> He had failed in the execution of his duty. 3. skill in performing or making something, such as a piece of music or work of art -> Her execution of the piano piece was perfect. 4. the act of following the instructions in a legal document, especially those in somebody’s will -> The solicitors are proceeding with the execution of her mother’s will. 5. a delay in following the order of a court chấp hành

executive

adjective [/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/] 1. connected with managing a business or an organization, and with making plans and decisions -> She has an executive position in a finance company. 2. having or using the power to put important laws and decisions into effect -> an executive vice-president/chairman/officer 3. expensive; for the use of somebody who is considered important -> an executive car/home điều hành

expedition

noun [/ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/] 1. an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known -> to plan/lead/go on an expedition 2. the people who go on an expedition -> Three members of the Everest expedition were killed. 3. a short trip that you make when you want or need something -> Win a fantastic shopping expedition to New York! cuộc thám hiểm

expert

noun [/ˈekspɜːrt/] 1. a person with special knowledge, skill or training in something -> a legal/security/medical/computer expert chuyên gia

extensively

adverb [/ɪkˈstensɪvli/] 1. in a way that covers a large area -> She has travelled extensively. 2. in a way that includes or deals with a wide range of information -> He has written extensively on contemporary art. 3. to a large degree; a great amount -> a spice used extensively in Eastern cooking một cách chuyên sâu

extreme

noun [/ɪkˈstriːm/] 1. a feeling, situation, way of behaving, etc. that is as different as possible from another or is opposite to it -> extremes of love and hate 2. the greatest or highest degree of something -> The climate is mild with no extremes of temperature. 3. to act or be forced to act in a way that is far from normal or reasonable 4. to a great degree vô cùng

eye

noun [/aɪ/] 1. either of the two organs on the face that you see with -> She is the apple of her father's eye. 2. having the type or number of eyes mentioned -> The suspect has dark hair and green eyes. 3. the ability to see -> a blue-eyed blonde 4. a particular way of seeing something 5. the hole in the end of a needle that you put the thread through 6. a small thin piece of metal curved round, that a small hook fits into, used for fastening clothes 7. a calm area at the centre of a storm, etc. 8. a dark mark on a potato from which another plant will grow 9. a person or thing that is loved more than any other 10. to the horizon (= where the sky meets the land or sea) 11. to open and close your eyes quickly, in a way that is supposed to be attractive 12. to be watching somebody/something carefully and with a lot of interest 13. people all have different ideas about what is beautiful 14. in somebody’s presence; in front of somebody 15. to have a lot of something to deal with 16. a view of something from a high position looking down 17. to look at or examine something quickly 18. to attract somebody’s attention 19. to see somebody/something 20. to look at or listen to something/somebody carefully and with a lot of attention 21. pleasant to listen to or look at 22. pleasant to look at 23. used to show that you do not believe somebody/something 24. used to say that you should punish somebody by doing to them what they have done to you or to somebody else 25. used to say that somebody has been greedy by taking more food than they can eat 26. to look at somebody/something and get great pleasure 27. to be seen only by a particular person 28. to practise so that you are able to make good judgements about a task or activity that you are doing 29. to be able to judge if things look attractive, valuable, etc. 30. to be watching somebody carefully, especially to check that they do not do anything wrong 31. to be thinking about asking somebody out, offering somebody a job, etc. because you think they are attractive, good at their job, etc. 32. to be thinking about buying something 33. to be aware of everything that is happening around you, even things that seem difficult or impossible to see 34. to be able to notice or see everything 35. to look at or watch something while doing something else, especially in a secret way so that other people do not notice 36. to always be looking for the chance to have a new sexual relationship 37. to be very obvious to somebody 38. very quickly; in a short time 39. in somebody’s opinion or according to the way that they see the situation 40. according to the law, most people in the world, etc. 41. well known to many people through television, newspapers, the internet, etc. 42. very quickly 43. to watch somebody/something carefully 44. to listen or look out for somebody/something that you might hear or see 45. to take care of somebody/something and make sure that they are not harmed, damaged, etc. 46. to continue to give your attention to what is most important 47. to look for somebody/something while you are doing other things 48. to look out for somebody/something that you might see 49. to look out for somebody/something that you might see 50. to watch somebody/something carefully in case you need to take action 51. to look straight at somebody without feeling embarrassed or ashamed 52. to look at somebody in a way that shows that you find them sexually attractive 53. if you meet somebody’s eye(s), you look directly at them as they look at you; if two people’s eyes meet, they look directly at each other 54. if a sight meets your eyes, you see it 55. your imagination 56. the normal power of your eyes without the help of an instrument 57. to show no surprise or concern when something unusual happens 58. to be very surprised at something you hear/see 59. to be very surprised at something you see 60. used to say that everyone was very emotional about something 61. to not share the same views as somebody about something 62. to find somebody/something so interesting, attractive, etc. that you watch them all the time 63. a result, action, etc. that is disappointing or a defeat for somebody/something 64. to be in love with only one particular person 65. to realize or make somebody realize the truth about something 66. to be very attractive to look at 67. to hide your real actions or intentions from somebody by making them believe something that is not true 68. to think about or see something the way that another person sees it 69. to see something by accident or not very clearly because you see it from the side of your eye and are not looking straight at it 70. to pretend that you have not noticed something so that you do not have to deal with it 71. a person or thing that you are pleased to see; something that is very pleasant to look at 72. to stop giving your attention to what is most important 73. a person or thing is more complicated or interesting than you might think at first 74. to pretend not to notice something bad that is happening, so you do not have to do anything about it 75. being watched carefully by somebody 76. if a person does not know about something that they would normally think was bad, then it cannot hurt them 77. with the hope of using a particular situation in order to gain some advantage for yourself 78. fully aware of the possible problems or results of a particular course of action 79. very easily, without thinking about it 80. with the intention of doing something mắt

face

verb [/feɪs/] 1. to be opposite somebody/something; to have your face or front pointing towards somebody/something or in a particular direction -> The others all ran off, leaving me to face the music. 2. if you face a particular situation, or it faces you, you have to deal with it -> She turned and faced him. 3. to accept that a difficult situation exists, although you would prefer not to -> It's time to face reality—we failed. 4. if you can’t face something unpleasant, you feel unable or unwilling to deal with it -> I just can't face work today. 5. to talk to or deal with somebody, even though this is difficult or unpleasant -> How can I face Tom? He'll be so disappointed. 6. to cover a surface with another material 7. to accept and deal with criticism or punishment for something you have done khuôn mặt

faith

noun [/feɪθ/] 1. trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised -> If the company can retain its customers' faith, it could become the market leader. 2. strong religious belief -> to have faith 3. a particular religion -> the Christian/Catholic/Islamic/Muslim/Jewish faith 4. the intention to do something right/wrong -> They handed over the weapons as a gesture of good faith. 5. to break/keep a promise that you have made to somebody; to stop/continue supporting somebody 6. knowing that what you are doing is wrong 7. believing that what you are doing is right; believing that something is correct 8. a belief in something that is not known or has not been done before 9. to rely on somebody/something completely for success or help sự tin tưởng

fake

adjective [/feɪk/] 1. not what somebody claims it is; appearing to be something it is not -> There were a few stalls selling fake designer clothing. 2. made to look like something else -> a fake fur jacket giả mạo

false

adjective [/fɔːls/] 1. wrong; not correct or true -> She was accused of obtaining money under false pretences. 2. not natural -> A whale is a fish. True or false? 3. not real or what somebody claims it is, but made to look real to cheat people 4. wrong or not accurate, because it is based on something that is not true or correct 5. not real or sincere 6. not faithful 7. by pretending to be something that you are not, in order to gain some advantage for yourself 8. to give the impression of being sincere/true or not sincere/true SAI

fame

noun [/feɪm/] 1. the state of being known and talked about by many people -> to achieve/win instant fame 2. a short period of being famous 3. to suddenly become famous, especially as a singer or actor danh tiếng

familiar

adjective [/fəˈmɪliər/] 1. well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize -> to look/sound/seem familiar 2. knowing something very well -> an area with which I had been familiar since childhood 3. very informal, sometimes in a way that is unpleasant -> You seem to be on very familiar terms with your tutor. thân thuộc

fan

noun [/fæn/] 1. a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching or listening to somebody/something very much -> sports/music fans 2. a machine that creates a current of air -> to switch on the electric fan 3. a thing that you hold in your hand and wave to create a current of cool air 4. when somebody in authority finds out about something bad or wrong that somebody has done cái quạt

fantastic

adjective [/fænˈtæstɪk/] 1. extremely good; excellent -> He's done a fantastic job. 2. very large; larger than you expected -> The response to our appeal was fantastic. 3. strange and showing a lot of imagination -> fantastic dreams of forests and jungles 4. impossible to put into practice; impossible to believe -> a fantastic scheme/project tuyệt vời

far

adjective [/fɑːr/] 1. at a greater distance away from you -> I saw her on the far side of the road. 2. at the furthest point in a particular direction -> the far north of Scotland 3. a long distance away -> a far country 4. a very different experience from something xa

fare

noun [/fer/] 1. the money that you pay to travel by bus, plane, taxi, etc. -> bus/taxi fares 2. a passenger in a taxi -> The taxi driver picked up a fare at the station. 3. a range of food of a particular type -> The restaurant provides good traditional fare. 4. something that is offered to the public, especially as a form of entertainment -> This movie is perfect family fare. giá vé

fascinating

adjective [/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/] 1. extremely interesting and attractive -> a fascinating story lôi cuốn

fashion

noun [/ˈfæʃn/] 1. a popular style of clothes, hair, etc. at a particular time or place; the state of being popular -> the latest fashion trends 2. the business of making or selling clothes in new and different styles -> They all want to work in fashion. 3. a popular way of behaving, doing an activity, etc. -> This theory, though recent, is more than a passing fashion. 4. to some extent, but not very well 5. in the style of somebody/something 6. in a particular way 7. used to emphasize that somebody is doing something or using something a lot thời trang

fast

adjective [/fæst/] 1. moving or able to move quickly -> You can't fool him—he's always fast on the draw. 2. happening in a short time or without delay -> a fast car/horse 3. able to do something quickly -> We've recorded the fastest rate of increase for several years. 4. producing or allowing quick movement -> a fast learner 5. showing a time later than the true time 6. very sensitive to light, and therefore useful when taking photographs in poor light or of something that is moving very quickly 7. safely fixed in position 8. not likely to change or to come out when washed 9. to be quick to understand or react in a new situation 10. to be quick at pulling out a gun in order to shoot it 11. to be quick to understand or react in a new situation 12. to be quick at pulling out a gun in order to shoot it 13. full of rapid action and sudden changes 14. a person who can talk very quickly and easily, but who cannot always be trusted 15. a person who knows how to get what they want quickly, especially when beginning a sexual relationship with somebody 16. that cannot be changed in any circumstances 17. to earn money quickly and easily 18. to trick somebody nhanh

fat

noun [/fæt/] 1. a white or yellow substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin -> excess body fat 2. a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants, treated so that it becomes pure for use in cooking -> Cook the meat in shallow fat. 3. animal and vegetable fats, when you are thinking of them as part of what a person eats -> You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. 4. to have a long friendly talk with somebody about something 5. to have enough money to be able to afford expensive things, food, drink, etc. mập

favour

noun [/ˈfeɪvər/] 1. a thing that you do to help somebody -> He’s always trying to curry favour with the boss. 2. approval or support for somebody/something -> Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? 3. treatment that is generous to one person or group in a way that seems unfair to others 4. a small gift given to children at a party 5. agreement to have sex with somebody 6. you are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage 7. to try to get somebody to like or support you by praising or helping them a lot 8. used in reply to a question that you think is silly 9. to do something that is not helpful to somebody or that gives a bad impression of them 10. if you are in favour of somebody/something, you support and agree with them/it 11. in exchange for another thing (because the other thing is better or you want it more) 12. if something is in somebody’s favour, it gives them an advantage or helps them 13. a decision or judgement that is in somebody’s favour benefits that person or says that they were right 14. in a fair way ủng hộ

favour

verb [/ˈfeɪvər/] 1. to prefer one system, plan, way of doing something, etc. to another -> He is favoured to win a third Olympic gold medal. 2. to treat one person, group or organization better than you treat others, especially in an unfair way -> Many countries favour a presidential system of government. 3. to provide suitable conditions for a particular person, group, etc. 4. to look like one of your parents or older relations 5. to be expected to achieve something, especially in a competition ủng hộ

feather

noun [/ˈfeðər/] 1. one of the many soft light parts covering a bird’s body -> a peacock feather 2. people of the same sort (are found together) 3. an action that you can be proud of 4. to annoy or upset somebody or a group of people 5. to make somebody feel less angry or offended 6. used to express surprise lông vũ

feed

verb [/fiːd/] 1. to give food to a person or an animal 2. to eat food -> Have you fed the cat yet? 3. to provide food for a person or group of people -> Slugs and snails feed at night. 4. to give a plant a special substance to make it grow -> They have a large family to feed. 5. to give advice, information, etc. to somebody/something 6. to supply something to somebody/something 7. to put or push something into or through a machine 8. to satisfy a need, desire, etc. and keep it strong 9. to harm somebody who has helped you or supported you 10. to eat a lot of food or too much food cho ăn

feedback

noun [/ˈfiːdbæk/] 1. advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is -> customer/user feedback 2. the unpleasant noise produced by electrical equipment such as an amplifier when some of the power returns to the system nhận xét

female

noun [/ˈfiːmeɪl/] 1. an animal that can lay eggs or give birth to babies; a plant that can produce fruit -> One adult female can lay 400 to 500 eggs. 2. a woman or a girl -> The suspect is a white female aged 30–35. nữ giới

feminist

noun [/ˈfemənɪst/] 1. a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men -> Nineteenth-century feminists demanded equal education and employment opportunities for single women. nhà nữ quyền

fence

noun [/fens/] 1. a structure made of wood or wire supported with posts that is put between two areas of land as a boundary, or around a garden, field, etc. to keep animals in, or to keep people and animals out -> The two women chatted over the garden fence. 2. a structure that horses must jump over in a race or a competition 3. a criminal who buys and sells stolen goods 4. said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation 5. to find a solution when you disagree with somebody 6. used to refer to either of two opposite opinions on an issue 7. to avoid becoming involved in deciding or influencing something hàng rào

festival

noun [/ˈfestɪvl/] 1. a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea -> a film/music festival 2. a day or period of the year when people stop working to celebrate a special event, often a religious one -> The family always celebrates the Jewish festivals. lễ hội

fibre

noun [/ˈfaɪbər/] 1. the part of food that helps to keep a person healthy by keeping the bowels working and moving other food quickly through the body -> dietary fibre 2. a material such as cloth or rope that is made from a mass of natural or artificial threads -> nylon and other man-made fibres 3. one of the many thin threads that form body tissue, such as muscle, and natural materials, such as wood and cotton -> cotton/wood/nerve/muscle fibres chất xơ

fiction

noun [/ˈfɪkʃn/] 1. a type of literature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones -> a work of popular fiction 2. a thing that is invented or imagined and is not true -> Don't believe what she says—it's pure fiction! 3. used to say that things that actually happen are often more surprising than stories that are invented viễn tưởng

field

noun [/fiːld/] 1. an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc. -> The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms. 2. an area of land used for the purpose mentioned -> We had to walk across a ploughed field. 3. a large area of land covered with the thing mentioned; an area from which the thing mentioned is obtained -> a landing field 4. an area of land used for playing a sport on -> The territory is covered with snow, bare rock and ice fields. 5. the team that is trying to catch the ball rather than hit it 6. all the people or animals competing in a particular sports event 7. an area of land where a battle is fought 8. a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in 9. the fact of people doing practical work or study, rather than working in a library or laboratory 10. all the people or products competing in a particular area of business 11. an area within which the force mentioned has an effect 12. part of a record that is a separate item of data 13. to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them 14. to create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities 15. to have sexual relationships with a lot of different people cánh đồng

figure

noun [/ˈfɪɡjər/] 1. a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information -> He cut a striking figure in his white dinner jacket. 2. a symbol rather than a word representing one of the numbers between 0 and 9 -> the latest sales/crime/unemployment figures 3. the area of mathematics that deals with adding, multiplying, etc. numbers -> Write the figure ‘7’ on the board. 4. a person of the type mentioned -> Are you any good at figures? 5. the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly 6. the shape of the human body, especially a woman’s body that is considered attractive 7. a person or an animal in a drawing, painting, etc., or in a story 8. a statue of a person or an animal 9. a picture, diagram, etc. in a book, that is referred to by a number or letter 10. a particular shape formed by lines or surfaces 11. a pattern or series of movements performed on ice 12. to be/become somebody that other people laugh at 13. to have a particular appearance 14. accurate and detailed information 15. to say the exact price or number of something nhân vật

figure

verb [/ˈfɪɡjər/] 1. to be part of a process, situation, etc. especially an important part -> In Cambridge, ‘May Balls’ are always held in June. Go figure. 2. to think or decide that something will happen or is true -> My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. 3. to calculate an amount or the cost of something 4. to represent somebody/something in a particular way in art or literature 5. used to say that you do not understand the reason for something, or that you do not want to give an explanation for something because you think it is obvious 6. used to say that something was expected or seems logical nhân vật

film

verb [/fɪlm/] 1. to make a film of a story or a real event; to record somebody/something on film -> They are filming in Moscow right now. phim ảnh

finally

adverb [/ˈfaɪnəli/] 1. after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay -> The performance finally started half an hour late. 2. used to introduce the last in a list of things -> And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. 3. in a way that ends all discussion about something -> The matter was not finally settled until later. Cuối cùng

finance

verb [/ˈfaɪnæns/] 1. to provide money for a project -> He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. tài chính

fine

noun [/faɪn/] 1. a sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule -> I got a parking fine for parking on double yellow lines. khỏe

fine

verb [/faɪn/] 1. to make somebody pay money as an official punishment -> The magistrate fined him $400. khỏe

firework

noun [/ˈfaɪərwɜːrk/] 1. a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud noises, used especially at celebrations -> to let off a few fireworks 2. a display of fireworks -> When do the fireworks start? 3. strong or angry words; exciting actions -> There'll be fireworks when he finds out! pháo hoa

firm

adjective [/fɜːrm/] 1. fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape -> a firm bed/mattress 2. not likely to change -> a firm believer in socialism 3. strongly fixed in place -> Stand the fish tank on a firm base. 4. strong and steady -> ‘No,’ she repeated, her voice firmer this time. 5. strong and in control -> to exercise firm control/discipline/leadership 6. not lower than another -> The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen. 7. to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts 8. strong control or discipline 9. to make your beliefs known and to try to make others follow them vững chãi

firmly

adverb [/ˈfɜːrmli/] 1. in a strong or definite way -> ‘I can manage,’ she said firmly. vững chắc

first

determiner [/fɜːrst/] 1. happening or coming before all other similar things or people; 1st -> her first husband 2. the most important or best -> Your first duty is to your family. Đầu tiên

fit

adjective [/fɪt/] 1. healthy and strong, especially because you do regular physical exercise -> The minister argued that the education system wasn’t fit for purpose. 2. suitable; of the right quality; with the right qualities or skills -> Top athletes have to be very fit. 3. ready or likely to do something extreme 4. sexually attractive 5. extremely fit or healthy 6. in very good physical condition 7. (of an institution, a system, a thing, etc.) suitable for the function or purpose that it was designed for 8. to consider it right or acceptable to do something; to decide or choose to do something 9. the principle that only the people or things that are best adapted to their environment will continue to exist phù hợp

flame

noun [/fleɪm/] 1. a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire -> the tiny yellow flame of a match 2. a bright red or orange colour -> a flame-red car 3. a very strong feeling -> His childhood interest in the game had ignited a flame of passion for football. 4. an angry or offensive message sent to somebody by email or on the internet, typically in quick response to another message 5. to make a feeling such as anger, hate, etc. worse ngọn lửa

fleet

noun [/fliːt/] 1. a group of military ships commanded by the same person -> a fleet of destroyers 2. a group of ships fishing together -> a fishing/whaling fleet 3. all the military ships of a particular country -> a reduction in the size of the British fleet 4. a group of planes, buses, taxis, etc. travelling together or owned by the same organization -> the company’s new fleet of vans hạm đội

flight

noun [/flaɪt/] 1. a journey made by air, especially in a plane -> This is the team’s first season back in the top flight for more than 60 years. 2. a plane making a particular journey -> a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight 3. the act of flying 4. the movement or direction of an object as it travels through the air 5. a series of steps between two floors or levels 6. the act of running away from a dangerous or difficult situation 7. an idea or a statement that shows a lot of imagination but is not practical or sensible 8. a group of birds or aircraft flying together 9. among the best of a particular group 10. to force somebody to run away 11. to run away chuyến bay

flour

noun [/ˈflaʊər/] 1. a fine white or brown powder made from grain, especially wheat, and used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc. -> Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. 2. fine soft powder made from the seeds or roots of vegetables -> manioc flour bột mì

flower

noun [/ˈflaʊər/] 1. the coloured part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops. Flowers usually grow at the end of a stem and last only a short time. -> The plant has a beautiful bright red flower. 2. a plant grown or valued for the beauty of its flowers -> a garden full of flowers 3. a flower with its stem that has been picked as a decoration -> I picked some flowers. 4. the finest or best part of something hoa

fold

verb [/fəʊld/] 1. to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part -> First, fold the paper in half/in two. 2. to bend something so that it becomes smaller or flatter and can be stored or carried more easily; to bend or be able to bend in this way -> The bed can be folded away during the day. 3. to wrap something around somebody/something -> She gently folded the baby in a blanket. 4. to close because it is not successful -> The new musical folded after only twenty performances. 5. to put one of your arms over the other one and hold them against your body 6. to bring or hold your hands together 7. to put your arms around somebody and hold them against your body nếp gấp

following

adjective [/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/] 1. that is/are going to be mentioned next -> Answer the following questions. 2. next in time -> the following afternoon/month/year/week 3. a wind blowing in the same direction as a ship or other vehicle that helps it move faster tiếp theo

following

preposition [/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/] 1. after or as a result of a particular event -> He took charge of the family business following his father's death. tiếp theo

food

noun [/fuːd/] 1. things that people or animals eat -> Pat had prepared food and drink for the work party. 2. an idea that makes you think seriously and carefully 3. not wanting to eat anything đồ ăn

fool

noun [/fuːl/] 1. a person who you think behaves or speaks in a way that lacks intelligence or good judgement -> Don't be such a fool! 2. (in the past) a man employed by a king or queen to entertain people by telling jokes, singing songs, etc. -> court fools who used to provide entertainment in the royal court 3. a cold light dessert (= a sweet dish) made from fruit that is cooked to make it soft and mixed with cream or custard -> rhubarb fool 4. to behave in a stupid way in order to make people laugh, especially in a way that may also annoy them 5. used to say that something is very easy to do 6. to be too intelligent or know too much about something to be tricked by other people 7. a person who is not sensible usually spends money too quickly or carelessly, or is cheated by others 8. people with little experience try to do the difficult or dangerous things that more experienced people would not consider doing 9. to say or do something deliberately so that people will think that somebody is stupid 10. to do something stupid that makes other people think that you are a fool 11. used to say that you think that somebody was stupid to do something, especially when it causes them problems 12. an older person who behaves in a stupid way is worse than a younger person who does the same thing, because experience should have taught him or her not to do it 13. to be very impatient with people that you think are stupid ngu xuẩn

foreigner

noun [/ˈfɔːrənər/] 1. a person who comes from a different country -> The fact that I was a foreigner was a big disadvantage. 2. a person who does not belong in a particular place -> I have always been regarded as a foreigner by the local folk. người nước ngoài

forge

verb [/fɔːrdʒ/] 1. to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last -> a move to forge new links between management and workers 2. to make an illegal copy of something in order to cheat people -> to forge a passport/banknote/document 3. to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer; to make an object in this way -> swords forged from steel 4. to move forward in a steady but powerful way -> He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage. làm giả

forget

verb [/fərˈɡet/] 1. to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy -> You're a suspect, not a detective, and don't you forget it. 2. to be unable to remember something that has happened in the past or information that you knew in the past -> ‘Why weren't you at the meeting?’ ‘Sorry—I forgot.’ 3. to deliberately stop thinking about somebody/something -> If I lose this job, we can forget about buying a new car. 4. to stop thinking that something is a possibility -> Just forget it, will you! 5. to behave in a way that is not socially acceptable 6. used to tell somebody how they should behave, especially when they have been behaving in a way you do not like 7. used to tell somebody that something is not important and that they should not worry about it 8. used to tell somebody that you are not going to repeat what you said 9. used to emphasize that you are saying ‘no’ to something 10. used to tell somebody to stop talking about something because they are annoying you 11. to stop feeling angry with somebody for something they have done to you and to behave as if it had not happened 12. used to include something in the list of things that you have just mentioned quên

forthcoming

adjective [/ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/] 1. going to happen, be published, etc. very soon -> the forthcoming elections 2. ready or made available when needed -> Financial support was not forthcoming. 3. willing to give information about something -> She's never very forthcoming about her plans. sắp tới

foster

verb [/ˈfɑːstər/] 1. to encourage something to develop -> The club's aim is to foster better relations within the community. 2. to take another person’s child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents -> They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years. nuôi dưỡng

found

verb [/faʊnd/] 1. to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money -> to found a club/company/school 2. to be the first to start building and living in a town or country -> The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. 3. to base something on something -> Their marriage was founded on love and mutual respect. 4. to melt metal and pour it into a mould; to make objects using this process thành lập

foundation

noun [/faʊnˈdeɪʃn/] 1. a principle, an idea or a fact that something is based on and that it grows from -> Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. 2. an organization that is established to provide money for a particular purpose, for example for scientific research or charity -> The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. 3. the act of starting a new institution or organization -> The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. 4. a layer of stone, concrete, etc. that forms the solid underground base of a building -> The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. 5. a skin-coloured cream that is put on the face under other make-up 6. to cause people to question their basic beliefs about something sự thành lập

framework

noun [/ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/] 1. the parts of a building or an object that support its weight and give it shape -> built on a wooden framework 2. a set of beliefs, ideas or rules that is used as the basis for making judgements, decisions, etc. -> a theoretical/conceptual framework 3. the structure of a particular system -> the basic framework of society khuôn khổ

frequency

noun [/ˈfriːkwənsi/] 1. the rate at which something happens or is repeated -> Fatal road accidents have decreased in frequency over recent years. 2. the fact of something happening often -> the alarming frequency of computer errors 3. the rate at which a sound or electromagnetic wave vibrates (= moves up and down) -> a high/low frequency 4. the number of radio waves for every second of a radio signal -> a frequency band Tính thường xuyên

frequently

adverb [/ˈfriːkwəntli/] 1. often -> Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. thường xuyên

fresh

adjective [/freʃ/] 1. recently produced or picked and not frozen, dried or preserved in tins or cans -> We'll get a breath of fresh air at lunchtime. 2. pleasantly clean, pure or cool -> Is this milk fresh? 3. made or experienced recently -> a fresh coat of paint 4. new or different in a way that adds to or replaces something 5. containing no salt 6. quite strong and cold 7. quite cold with some wind 8. looking clear, bright and attractive 9. full of energy 10. having just come from a particular place; having just had a particular experience 11. rude and too confident in a way that shows a lack of respect for somebody or a sexual interest in somebody 12. clean air breathed in after being indoors or in a dirty atmosphere 13. a person, thing or place that is new and different and therefore interesting and exciting 14. new members or employees, especially young ones, with new ideas or ways of doing things 15. to make somebody feel positive, especially when they thought that they had no chance of achieving something tươi

frighten

verb [/ˈfraɪtn/] 1. to make somebody suddenly feel afraid -> Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you. 2. to frighten somebody very much 3. to frighten somebody very much 4. to frighten somebody very much hoảng sợ

frightened

adjective [/ˈfraɪtnd/] 1. afraid; feeling fear -> a frightened child 2. to be very easily frightened; to be very nervous 3. to be very frightened; to frighten somebody very much sợ sệt

frightening

adjective [/ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/] 1. making you feel afraid -> a frightening experience/prospect/thought đáng sợ

from

preposition [/frəm/] 1. used to show where somebody/something starts -> She began to walk away from him. 2. used to show what the origin of somebody/something is -> I'm from Italy. 3. used to show who sent or gave something/somebody -> a letter from my brother 4. used to show when something starts -> We're open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. 5. used to show how far apart two places are -> 100 metres from the scene of the accident 6. used to show somebody’s position or point of view -> You can see the island from here. 7. used to show the range of something -> The temperature varies from 30 degrees to minus 20. 8. used to show the state or form of something/somebody before a change -> Things have gone from bad to worse. 9. used when making or recognizing a difference between two people or things -> Is Portuguese very different from Spanish? 10. used to show the material that something is made of -> Steel is made from iron. 11. used to show that somebody/something is separated or removed -> The party was ousted from power after eighteen years. 12. used to show that something is prevented -> She saved him from drowning. 13. used to show the reason for something -> She felt sick from tiredness. 14. used to show the reason for making a judgement -> You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. 15. starting at the time mentioned and continuously after that từ

fry

verb [/fraɪ/] 1. to cook something in hot fat or oil; to be cooked in hot fat or oil -> fried fish 2. to be burnt by the sun -> You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful. 3. to have more important or more interesting things to do chiên rán

full-time

adjective [/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/] 1. for all the hours of a week during which people normally work or study, rather than just for a part of it -> students in full-time education toàn thời gian

fundamentally

adverb [/ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/] 1. in every way that is important; completely -> The two approaches are fundamentally different. 2. used when you are introducing a topic and stating something important about it -> Fundamentally, there are two different approaches to the problem. 3. used when you are saying what is the most important thing about somebody/something -> She is fundamentally a nice person, but she finds it difficult to communicate. về cơ bản

further

adjective [/ˈfɜːrðər/] 1. more; additional -> Cook for a further 2 minutes. hơn nữa

gain

verb [/ɡeɪn/] 1. to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want -> Sterling continues to gain ground against the dollar. 2. to obtain an advantage or benefit from something or from doing something -> They managed to gain access to secret files. 3. to gradually get more of something -> The firm is hoping to gain an advantage over its competitors. 4. to go too fast (by a particular amount of time) 5. to increase in value 6. to reach a place, usually after a lot of effort 7. to become more powerful or successful 8. to delay something so that you can have more time to make a decision, deal with a problem, etc. 9. used to say that you have to take risks if you want to achieve things and be successful nhận được

gaming

noun [/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/] 1. playing video games -> online/mobile/console gaming 2. gambling (= the activity of playing games of chance for money and of betting on horses, etc.) -> He spent all night at the gaming tables. chơi game

gentle

adjective [/ˈdʒentl/] 1. calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way -> a kind and gentle man 2. not strong or extreme -> a gentle breeze 3. having only a small effect; not strong or violent -> We went for a gentle stroll. 4. not steep or sharp -> a gentle slope/curve dịu dàng

genuine

adjective [/ˈdʒenjuɪn/] 1. real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial -> Is the painting a genuine Picasso? 2. sincere and honest; that can be trusted -> He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. thành thật

giant

adjective [/ˈdʒaɪənt/] 1. very large; much larger or more important than similar things usually are -> The match was shown on a giant screen outside the town hall. người khổng lồ

giant

noun [/ˈdʒaɪənt/] 1. (in stories) a very large strong person who is often cruel and stupid -> tales of giants and ogres 2. a person or thing that is unusually large -> He's a giant of a man. 3. a very large and powerful organization -> These are boom times for the software giant. 4. a person who is very good at something -> Toni Morrison is one of the twentieth century's literary giants. người khổng lồ

gift

noun [/ɡɪft/] 1. a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you -> to give/receive a gift 2. a natural ability -> She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. 3. a thing that is very easy to do or cheap to buy -> Their second goal was an absolute gift. 4. if something such as an important job or a special right or advantage is in somebody’s gift, that person can decide who to give it to 5. the ability to speak easily and to persuade other people with your words 6. a person who thinks that they are particularly good at something or who thinks that somebody will find them particularly attractive 7. to refuse or criticize something that is given to you for nothing quà

give

verb [/ɡɪv/] 1. to hand something to somebody so that they can look at it, use it or keep it for a time -> ‘I didn't have time to do it.’ ‘Oh, don't give me that!’ 2. to hand something to somebody as a present; to allow somebody to have something as a present -> Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. 3. to provide somebody with something -> What are you giving your father for his birthday? 4. to pay money to a charity, etc., to help people -> They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. 5. to pay in order to have or do something 6. used with a noun to describe a particular action, giving the same meaning as the related verb 7. to produce a particular feeling in somebody 8. to make a phone call to somebody 9. to judge somebody/something to be of a particular standard 10. to pass an illness onto somebody and make them ill 11. to make somebody suffer a particular punishment 12. if you give a party, you organize it and invite people 13. to perform something in public 14. to use time, energy, etc. for somebody/something 15. to predict that something will last a particular length of time 16. to say that a player or the ball is in a particular position or that a goal has been scored 17. to bend or stretch under pressure 18. to agree to change your mind or give up some of your demands 19. used to tell somebody that you do not accept what they say 20. to be willing, in a relationship, to accept what somebody else wants and to give up some of what you want 21. to react with equal force when somebody attacks or criticizes you 22. to show your approval of somebody by clapping your hands 23. used to say that you prefer a particular thing or person to the one that has just been mentioned 24. if something is correct give or take a particular amount, it is approximately correct 25. to make somebody believe/understand something 26. to severely punish or criticize somebody for doing something wrong 27. used to ask people to drink a toast to somebody 28. used when you are admitting that something is true 29. what is happening?; what is the news? đưa cho

glorious

adjective [/ˈɡlɔːriəs/] 1. deserving or bringing great success and making somebody/something famous -> We congratulate you on this glorious victory. 2. very beautiful and impressive -> We sat on the beach and gazed at the glorious sunset. 3. hot, with the sun shining -> They had three weeks of glorious sunshine. 4. extremely pleasant -> a glorious trip to Rome huy hoàng

gold

adjective [/ɡəʊld/] 1. bright yellow in colour, like gold -> The company name was spelled out in gold letters. vàng

golden

adjective [/ˈɡəʊldən/] 1. made of gold -> a golden crown 2. bright yellow in colour like gold -> golden hair 3. special; wonderful -> golden memories 4. to be in a situation where you are successful or do not have any problems 5. a course of action that is not extreme 6. to destroy something that would make you rich, successful, etc. 7. it is often best not to say anything vàng

golf

noun [/ɡɑːlf/] 1. a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball (a golf ball) into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible -> I play golf every weekend. golf

graduate

noun [/ˈɡrædʒuət/] 1. a person who has a university degree -> job prospects for graduates 2. a person who has completed their school studies -> a high school graduate tốt nghiệp

graduate

verb [/ˈɡrædʒueɪt/] 1. to get a degree, especially your first degree, from a university or college -> She taught in France after she graduated. 2. to complete a course in education, especially at high school -> He flunked math and never graduated. 3. to give a degree, diploma, etc. to somebody -> The college graduated 50 students last year. 4. to start doing something more difficult or important than what you were doing before -> She recently graduated from being a dancer to having a small role in a movie. tốt nghiệp

grain

noun [/ɡreɪn/] 1. the small hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc.; a single seed of such a plant -> Russia sold 12 million tons of grain abroad last year. 2. a small hard piece of particular substances -> a grain of salt/sand/sugar 3. a very small amount -> There isn't a grain of truth in those rumours. 4. a small unit of weight, equal to 0.00143 of a pound or 0.0648 of a gram, used for example for weighing medicines -> The analysis showed a few grains of arsenic in the solution. 5. the natural direction of lines in wood, cloth, etc. or of layers of rock; the pattern of lines that you can see -> to cut a piece of wood along/across the grain 6. how rough or smooth a surface feels -> wood of coarse/fine grain 7. to be or do something different from what is normal or natural 8. used to warn somebody not to believe something completely ngũ cốc

grateful

adjective [/ˈɡreɪtfl/] 1. feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked -> Thank you for doing this. I really am so grateful. 2. used to make a request, especially in a letter or in a formal situation -> I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. tri ân

grave

noun [/ɡreɪv/] 1. a place in the ground where a dead person is buried -> We visited Grandma's grave. 2. a way of referring to death or a person’s death -> Is there life beyond the grave (= life after death)? 3. to do something that will have very harmful results for you 4. a way of referring to the whole of a person’s life, from birth until death 5. to be so old or ill that you are not likely to live much longer 6. likely to be very shocked or angry phần mộ

gravity

noun [/ˈɡrævəti/] 1. the force that attracts objects in space towards each other, and that on the earth pulls them towards the centre of the planet, so that things fall to the ground when they are dropped -> Newton’s law of gravity 2. extreme importance and a cause for worry -> I don't think you realise the gravity of the situation. 3. serious behaviour, speech or appearance -> They were asked to behave with the gravity that was appropriate in a court of law. Trọng lực

green

adjective [/ɡriːn/] 1. having the colour of grass or the leaves of most plants and trees 2. covered with grass or other plants -> green grass/leaves/vegetables 3. not yet ready to eat -> It was a rough crossing and most of the passengers looked distinctly green. 4. connected with the protection of the environment; supporting the protection of the environment as a political principle 5. young and without experience 6. being a pale colour, as if the person is going to vomit 7. said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation 8. very jealous (= angry or unhappy because you wish you had something that somebody else has ) màu xanh lá

green

noun [/ɡriːn/] 1. the colour of grass and the leaves of most plants and trees 2. vegetables with dark green leaves, for example cabbage or spinach -> light/pale green 3. an area of grass, especially in the middle of a town or village -> the 18th green 4. an area of grass cut short around a hole on a golf course 5. the Green Party (= the party whose main aim is the protection of the environment) màu xanh lá

grip

verb [/ɡrɪp/] 1. to hold something tightly 2. to interest or have a strong effect on somebody; to hold somebody’s attention -> ‘Please don't go,’ he said, gripping her arm. 3. to have a powerful effect on somebody/something 4. to hold onto or to move over a surface without slipping nắm chặt

grocery

noun [/ˈɡrəʊsəri/] 1. a shop that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘grocery store’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’. -> the corner grocery store 2. food and other goods sold by a grocer or at a supermarket -> He walked in and set the bag of groceries down on the floor. cửa hàng tạp hóa

guarantee

verb [/ˌɡærənˈtiː/] 1. to promise to do something; to promise something will happen -> Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. 2. to give a written promise to replace or repair a product free if it goes wrong -> All our electrical goods are fully guaranteed. 3. to make something certain to happen -> Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. 4. to be certain that something will happen -> You can guarantee (that) the children will start being naughty as soon as they have to go to bed. 5. to agree to be legally responsible for something or for doing something, especially for paying back money that somebody else owes if they cannot pay it back themselves -> to guarantee a bank loan 6. to be certain to have a particular result bảo đảm

guard

noun [/ɡɑːrd/] 1. a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping -> He was always on his guard against moneymaking schemes. 2. the act or duty of protecting property, places or people from attack or danger; the act or duty of preventing prisoners from escaping -> prison/border guards 3. a group of people, such as soldiers or police officers, who protect somebody/something -> a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) 4. (in the UK and some other countries) special regiments of soldiers whose original duty was to protect the king or queen -> the captain of the guard 5. something that covers a part of a person’s body or a dangerous part of a machine to prevent injury -> the Scots Guards 6. conductor (= a person who is in charge of a train and travels with it, but does not drive it) 7. a position you take to defend yourself, especially in a sport such as boxing or fencing 8. one of the two players on a basketball team who are mainly responsible for staying close to players of the other team to stop them from scoring 9. one of the two players on an American football team who play either side of the centre forward 10. to be very careful and prepared for something difficult or dangerous 11. to stop being careful and preparing yourself for possible danger or difficulty 12. to watch or protect somebody/something 13. not careful or prepared for something difficult or dangerous bảo vệ

guide

verb [/ɡaɪd/] 1. to show somebody the way to a place, often by going with them; to show somebody a place that you know well 2. to direct or influence somebody’s behaviour or the development of something -> It's a dangerous route—you'll need someone to guide you. 3. to explain something to somebody, especially something complicated or difficult 4. to help somebody/something to move in a particular direction; to move something in a particular direction hướng dẫn

guitar

noun [/ɡɪˈtɑːr/] 1. a musical instrument that usually has six strings and that you play with your fingers or with a plectrum -> an acoustic/electric guitar đàn ghi ta

gym

noun [/dʒɪm/] 1. a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school -> The school has recently built a new gym. 2. a private club where people go to do physical exercise in order to stay or become healthy and fit -> I just joined a gym. 3. physical exercises done in a gym, especially at school -> I don't enjoy gym. phòng thể dục

habitat

noun [/ˈhæbɪtæt/] 1. the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found -> The panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest. môi trường sống

hail

verb [/heɪl/] 1. to describe somebody/something as being very good or special, especially in newspapers, etc. -> The conference was hailed as a great success. 2. to signal to a taxi or a bus, in order to get the driver to stop -> to hail a taxi/cab 3. to call to somebody in order to say hello to them or attract their attention -> A voice hailed us from the other side of the street. 4. when it hails, small balls of ice fall like rain from the sky -> It's hailing! kêu

hair

noun [/her/] 1. the substance that looks like a mass of fine threads growing on a person's head -> She has long dark hair. 2. hair growing on the body of a person or an animal -> body/facial/pubic hair 3. a piece of hair from a person or an animal -> There's a hair in my soup. 4. having the type of hair mentioned -> dark-haired 5. a thing that looks like a fine thread growing on the leaves and stems of some plants 6. to annoy somebody by always being near them, asking them questions, etc. 7. alcohol that you drink in order to make you feel better when you have drunk too much alcohol the night before 8. to be in great danger 9. used to tell somebody to stop shouting and become calm when they are angry 10. to relax and enjoy yourself, especially in a lively way 11. to shock or frighten somebody 12. to not hurt somebody physically in any way 13. to look extremely clean and neat 14. not to see somebody/something for some time 15. to show no surprise, shock, etc. when something unusual or unexpected happens 16. to pay too much attention in an argument to differences that are very small and not important 17. to show that you are very angry or anxious about something tóc

halfway

adverb [/ˌhæfˈweɪ/] 1. at an equal distance between two points; in the middle of a period of time -> It's about halfway between London and Bristol. 2. part of the way towards doing or achieving something -> This only goes halfway to explaining what really happened. 3. fairly, but not very, good -> Any halfway decent map will give you that information. 4. to reach an agreement with somebody by giving them part of what they want nửa chừng

handle

verb [/ˈhændl/] 1. to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion 2. to touch, hold or move something with your hands -> A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. 3. to control a vehicle, an animal, a tool, etc. -> The car handles well in any weather. 4. to be easy/difficult to drive or control 5. to buy or sell something xử lý

hang

verb [/hæŋ/] 1. to attach something, or to be attached, at the top so that the lower part is free or loose -> Oh, let's get two and hang the expense! 2. when something hangs in a particular way, it falls in that way -> Hang your coat on the hook. 3. to bend or let something bend downwards -> The rooms were hung with tapestries. 4. to kill somebody by tying a rope around their neck and allowing them to drop; to be killed in this way 5. to spend time relaxing or enjoying yourself 6. to attach something, especially a picture, to a hook (= a curved piece of metal) on a wall; to be attached in this way 7. to decorate a place by placing paintings, etc. on a wall 8. to stick wallpaper to a wall 9. to attach a door or gate to a post so that it moves freely 10. to stay in the air 11. used to say that you are not going to worry about something 12. to be in great danger 13. to delay or be delayed in taking action 14. to live in a particular place 15. to depend or rely on something 16. to be very easy to notice in a particular place in a way that is unpleasant 17. to cause somebody/something to feel uncomfortable or anxious 18. to remain determined to succeed even when a situation is difficult 19. to take a left/right turn 20. to remain calm; to not worry 21. to hold somebody/something very tightly or keep something in a very determined way because you are afraid 22. to listen with great attention to somebody you admire 23. to put somebody in a difficult situation 24. to be determined and refuse to change your attitude or ideas 25. if the future of something/somebody, or the result of something is/hangs in the balance, it is not certain 26. to express your feelings freely 27. if you are going to be punished for doing something wrong, whether it is a big or small thing, you may as well do the big thing 28. something that gives you an excuse or opportunity to discuss or explain something treo

happiness

noun [/ˈhæpinəs/] 1. the state of feeling or showing pleasure -> to find true happiness 2. the state of being satisfied that something is good or right -> The meeting expressed happiness about the progress made. niềm hạnh phúc

happy

adjective [/ˈhæpi/] 1. feeling or showing pleasure; pleased -> She wasn't a happy bunny at all. 2. giving or causing pleasure -> a happy family 3. if you wish somebody a Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, etc. you mean that you hope they have a pleasant celebration -> She had a very happy life. 4. satisfied that something is good or right; not anxious 5. willing or pleased to do something 6. lucky; successful 7. suitable and appropriate for a particular situation 8. (not) pleased about a situation 9. the birth of a baby 10. a course of action that is not extreme 11. something that is in the middle between two choices or two ways of doing something 12. used to wish somebody a happy and pleasant birthday vui mừng

harmony

noun [/ˈhɑːrməni/] 1. a state of peaceful existence and agreement -> social/racial harmony 2. the way in which different notes that are played or sung together combine to make a pleasant sound -> to sing in harmony 3. an attractive combination of related things -> the harmony of colour in nature hòa hợp

harvest

noun [/ˈhɑːrvɪst/] 1. the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops -> harvest time 2. the crops, or the amount of crops, cut and gathered -> the grain harvest 3. to benefit or suffer as a direct result of something that you have done mùa gặt

hate

noun [/heɪt/] 1. a very strong feeling of dislike for somebody -> She gave him a look of real hate. 2. a person or thing that you hate -> Plastic flowers have always been a particular hate of mine. 3. something that you particularly dislike ghét

hatred

noun [/ˈheɪtrɪd/] 1. a very strong feeling of dislike for somebody/something -> He looked at me with intense hatred. sự thù ghét

have

verb [/həv/] 1. to own, hold or possess something -> I don’t have anything against her, we just don’t get along. 2. be made up of -> He had a new car and a boat. 3. to show a quality or feature -> Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? 4. to show a particular quality by your actions -> We have orders coming in from all over the world. 5. used to show a particular relationship -> I’ve had it (up to here) with him—he’s done it once too often. 6. to be able to make use of something because it is available 7. to be in a position where you ought to do something 8. to be in a position of needing to do something 9. to let a feeling or thought come into your mind 10. to suffer from an illness or a disease 11. to hold somebody/something in the way mentioned 12. to place or keep something in a particular position 13. to experience something 14. to organize or hold an event 15. to eat, drink or smoke something 16. to perform a particular action 17. to give birth to somebody/something 18. to produce a particular effect 19. to receive something from somebody 20. to be given something; to have something done to you 21. to experience the effects of somebody’s actions 22. to suffer the effects of what somebody else does to you 23. to cause something to be done for you by somebody else 24. to tell or arrange for somebody to do something for you 25. to cause somebody/something to be in a particular state; to make somebody react in a particular way 26. to be with somebody 27. to take care of somebody/something in your home, especially for a limited period 28. to entertain somebody in your home 29. to allow something; to accept something without complaining 30. to put somebody at a disadvantage in an argument 31. to have sex with somebody 32. to trick or cheat somebody 33. to take or accept somebody for a particular role 34. to dislike somebody because of something bad they have done to you in the past 35. to finish something unpleasant so that it does not continue 36. to be in a very bad condition; to be unable to be repaired 37. to be extremely tired 38. to have lost all chance of surviving something 39. to be going to experience something unpleasant 40. to be unable to accept a situation any longer 41. to claim that it is a fact that… 42. to be likely to suffer the unpleasant effects of your actions and to deserve to do so 43. to not like somebody and be unpleasant to them 44. to be capable of doing something 45. to have sex with somebody 46. to be not nearly as good as somebody/something 47. not willing to listen to or believe something 48. other things, people, etc. of the same kind có

have

auxiliary verb [/həv/] 1. used with the past participle to form perfect tenses -> I've finished my work. có

headache

noun [/ˈhedeɪk/] 1. a continuous pain in the head -> He had a terrible headache. 2. a person or thing that causes worry or trouble -> The real headache will be getting the bank to lend you the money. đau đầu

headquarters

noun [/ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/] 1. a place from which an organization or a military operation is controlled; the people who work there -> The firm’s headquarters is/are in London. trụ sở chính

heal

verb [/hiːl/] 1. to become healthy again; to make something healthy again -> It took a long time for the wounds to heal. 2. to cure somebody who is ill; to make somebody feel happy again -> the story of Jesus healing ten lepers of their disease 3. to put an end to something or make something easier to bear; to end or become easier to bear -> She was never able to heal the rift between herself and her father. chữa lành

height

noun [/haɪt/] 1. the measurement of how tall a person or thing is -> She dreamed of reaching the dizzy heights of stardom. 2. the quality of being tall or high -> Height: 210 mm. Width: 57 mm. Length: 170 mm. 3. a particular distance above the ground -> Their success had reached new heights. 4. a high place or position 5. the point when something is at its strongest or best 6. a better or greater level of something; a situation where something is very good 7. an extreme example of a particular quality 8. an important or impressive position 9. to stand straight and tall in order to show that you are determined, powerful or important chiều cao

heighten

verb [/ˈhaɪtn/] 1. if a feeling or an effect heightens, or something heightens it, it becomes stronger or increases -> Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack. nâng cao

hell

noun [/hel/] 1. the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death -> He was terrified of going to hell when he died. 2. a very unpleasant experience or situation in which people suffer very much -> The last three months have been hell. 3. a swear word that some people use when they are annoyed or surprised or to emphasize something. Its use is offensive to some people. -> Oh hell, I've burned the pan. 4. suddenly there was a lot of noise, arguing, fighting, etc. 5. to hit somebody/something very hard 6. to annoy somebody very much 7. to be punished or spoken to angrily about something 8. a lot of trouble 9. just for fun; for no real reason 10. used to describe a very unpleasant person or thing; the worst that you can imagine 11. to leave a place very quickly 12. to make life unpleasant for somebody 13. to shout at or speak angrily to somebody 14. to get into a very bad state 15. as quickly as possible 16. used to refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to something, especially the fact that her husband or partner has been unfaithful 17. used to give emphasis to what a person is saying 18. despite any difficulties 19. used to express anger or surprise 20. very fast 21. used for emphasis 22. used when you are refusing permission or saying that something is not true 23. to have no chance at all 24. to have no chance at all 25. to have no chance at all 26. to affect something/somebody badly 27. to protest angrily, especially in a way that causes trouble for somebody 28. it is not enough to intend to do good things; you must actually do them 29. to frighten, annoy, etc. somebody very much 30. used to say that somebody has been through a difficult situation 31. used to express anger or dislike and to say that you no longer care about somebody/something and will take no notice of them địa ngục

hello

exclamation [/həˈləʊ/] 1. used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention -> Hello John, how are you? 2. used to show that you are surprised by something -> Hello, hello, what's going on here? 3. used to show that you think somebody has said something stupid or is not paying attention -> Hello? You didn't really mean that, did you? Xin chào

help

noun [/help/] 1. the act of helping somebody to do something -> There's no help for it. We shall have to call the police. 2. the act of helping somebody who is in danger -> Thank you for all your help. 3. advice, money, etc. that is given to somebody in order to solve their problems 4. a function on a computer, phone, etc. that provides information on how to use the computer, phone, etc. 5. the fact of being useful 6. a person or thing that helps somebody 7. the person or people employed by somebody to clean their house, etc. 8. it is not possible to avoid doing something that may harm somebody in some way giúp đỡ

help

verb [/help/] 1. to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing something for them or by giving them something that they need -> I can't help thinking he knows more than he has told us. 2. to improve a situation; to make it easier for something to happen -> What can I do to help? 3. to help somebody move or do some other action by letting them lean on you, guiding them, etc. -> The support of our families has helped enormously. 4. to give yourself/somebody food, drinks, etc. 5. to take something without permission 6. used to say that it is impossible to prevent or avoid something 7. to help somebody 8. used to say that you are afraid somebody will be in danger or that something bad will happen to them 9. used to swear that what you are saying is true, especially in a court of law giúp đỡ

hence

adverb [/hens/] 1. for this reason -> We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry. 2. a number of days, etc. from now kể từ đây

hero

noun [/ˈhɪrəʊ/] 1. a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good -> a war hero (= somebody who was very brave during a war) 2. the main character in a story, novel, film, etc., especially the main male character -> The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. 3. a person that you admire because of a particular quality or skill that they have -> my childhood hero 4. a long bread roll split open along its length and filled with various types of food anh hùng

hers

pronoun [/hɜːrz/] 1. of or belonging to her -> His eyes met hers. của cô ấy

exclamation [/haɪ/] 1. used to say hello -> Hi guys! CHÀO

highly

adverb [/ˈhaɪli/] 1. very -> It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. 2. at or to a high standard, level or amount -> highly trained/educated 3. with great respect or praise -> I highly recommend this book. đánh giá cao

hint

verb [/hɪnt/] 1. to suggest something in an indirect way -> What are you hinting at? gợi ý

his

pronoun [/hɪz/] 1. of or belonging to him -> He took my hand in his. của anh ấy

historical

adjective [/hɪˈstɔːrɪkl/] 1. connected with the past -> You must place these events in their historical context. 2. connected with the study of history -> historical documents/records/research 3. about people and events in the past -> a historical novel/setting lịch sử

hockey

noun [/ˈhɑːki/] 1. a game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal. -> to play hockey 2. a game played on ice, in which players use long sticks to hit a hard rubber disc (called a puck) into the other team’s goal -> She plays hockey in the winter. khúc côn cầu

holiday

noun [/ˈhɑːlədeɪ/] 1. a period of time when you are not at work or school -> the school/summer/Christmas holidays 2. a period of time spent travelling or relaxing away from home -> a camping/skiing/walking holiday 3. a day when most people do not go to work or school, especially because of a religious or national celebration -> The president's birthday was declared a national holiday. 4. the time from late November to early January that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year -> Happy Holidays! ngày lễ

hollow

adjective [/ˈhɑːləʊ/] 1. having a hole or empty space inside -> a hollow ball/centre/tube/tree 2. sinking deeply into the face -> hollow eyes/cheeks 3. making a low sound like that made by an empty object when it is hit -> a hollow groan 4. not sincere -> I've had enough of their hollow promises. 5. without real value -> He won something of a hollow victory when his opponent was forced to withdraw with a serious injury. 6. to give the impression of not being sincere or true 7. to give the impression of being sincere/true or not sincere/true rỗng

home

adverb [/həʊm/] 1. to or at the place where you live -> I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. 2. into the correct position -> Come on, it's time to go home. 3. to have done something successfully, especially when it was difficult 4. to be successful at something; to earn money for your family to live on 5. to make somebody realize how important, difficult or serious something is 6. to become completely clear to somebody, often in a way that is painful 7. used to say that if somebody says or does something bad or wrong, it will affect them badly in the future 8. to make somebody understand or accept something by saying it often, loudly, angrily, etc. 9. if a remark, etc. hits/strikes home, it has a strong effect on somebody, in a way that makes them realize what the true facts of a situation are 10. used to describe somebody who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention 11. not especially good; ordinary 12. to get as much advantage as possible from a situation by attacking or arguing in a determined way 13. to emphasize an idea, argument, etc. very strongly to make sure people listen to it 14. to easily win a race or competition 15. for a very long time; forever trang chủ

honour

verb [/ˈɑːnər/] 1. to do something that shows great respect for somebody/something -> I was honoured to have been mentioned in his speech. 2. to give public praise, an award or a title to somebody for something they have done -> our honoured guests 3. to do what you have agreed or promised to do 4. to feel proud and happy tôn kính

horizon

noun [/həˈraɪzn/] 1. the furthest that you can see, where the sky seems to meet the land or the sea -> The sun sank below the horizon. 2. the limit of your desires, knowledge or interests -> She wanted to travel to broaden her horizons. 3. likely to happen soon chân trời

horn

noun [/hɔːrn/] 1. a hard pointed part that grows, usually in pairs, on the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows. Horns are often curved. -> a large bull with curved horns 2. the hard substance of which animal horns are made -> ornaments made of rhino horn 3. a device in a vehicle for making a loud sound as a warning or signal -> to honk your car horn 4. a simple musical instrument that consists of a curved metal tube that you blow into -> a hunting horn 5. a brass musical instrument that consists of a long tube curled around in a circle with a wide opening at the end -> a horn concerto 6. to praise your own abilities and achievements 7. to start being more careful in your behaviour, especially by spending less money than before 8. to get involved in an argument with somebody 9. in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant 10. to face a difficult or dangerous situation directly and with courage sừng

host

verb [/həʊst/] 1. to organize an event to which others are invited and make all the arrangements for them -> to host an event/a conference/a meeting 2. to introduce a television or radio programme, a show, etc. -> Charlie Rose will host tonight's show. 3. to organize a party that you have invited guests to -> to host a dinner 4. to store a website on a computer connected to the internet, usually in return for payment -> a company that builds and hosts e-commerce sites chủ nhà

hostage

noun [/ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/] 1. a person who is captured and held prisoner by a person or group, and who may be injured or killed if people do not do what the person or group is asking -> Three children were taken hostage during the bank robbery. 2. something that you have, or have promised to do, that could cause trouble or worry in the future con tin

hostile

adjective [/ˈhɑːstl/] 1. aggressive or unfriendly and ready to argue or fight -> The speaker got a hostile reception from the audience. 2. strongly rejecting something -> The proposals have provoked a hostile response from opposition parties. 3. making it difficult for something to happen or to be achieved -> hostile conditions for plants to grow in 4. belonging to a military enemy -> hostile territory 5. not wanted by the company that is to be bought -> a hostile takeover bid thù địch

hostility

noun [/hɑːˈstɪləti/] 1. aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behaviour -> There was a barely veiled hostility in her tone. 2. strong and angry opposition towards an idea, a plan or a situation -> The proposal was met with outright hostility. 3. acts of fighting in a war -> the start/outbreak of hostilities between the two sides sự thù địch

house

noun [/haʊs/] 1. a building for people to live in, usually for one family -> The new manager said he wanted to clean house. 2. all the people living in a house -> We live in a two-bedroom house. 3. a building used for a particular purpose, for example for holding meetings in or keeping animals or goods in -> Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! 4. used in the names of office buildings -> an opera house 5. a company involved in a particular kind of business; an institution of a particular kind -> Their offices are on the second floor of Chester House. 6. a restaurant 7. a group of people who meet to discuss and make the laws of a country 8. the House of Commons or the House of Lords in the UK; the House of Representatives in the US 9. a group of people discussing something in a formal debate 10. the part of a theatre where the audience sits; the audience at a particular performance 11. (in some British schools) an organized group of students of different ages who compete against other groups in sports competitions, etc. and who may, in boarding schools, live together in one building 12. an old and famous family 13. a type of electronic dance music with a fast beat 14. to make everyone laugh or cheer, especially at a performance in the theatre 15. to remove people or things that are not necessary or wanted 16. to make your house clean 17. to eat a lot of somebody else’s food 18. to become friends quickly and have a very friendly relationship 19. to do something or ask a question in a very complicated way instead of in a simple, direct way 20. to cook, clean and do all the other jobs around the house 21. used to say that everyone was very emotional about something 22. drinks or meals that are on the house are provided free by the pub or restaurant and you do not have to pay 23. you should not criticize other people, because they will easily find ways of criticizing you 24. to play at being a family in its home 25. to organize your own business or improve your own behaviour before you try to criticize somebody else 26. very safe 27. to make a place your home căn nhà

house

verb [/haʊz/] 1. to provide a place for a person or an animal to live 2. to be the place where something is kept or where something operates from -> The government is committed to housing the refugees. căn nhà

humanity

noun [/hjuːˈmænəti/] 1. people in general -> He was found guilty of crimes against humanity. 2. the state of being a person rather than a god, an animal or a machine -> The story was used to emphasize the humanity of Jesus. 3. the quality of being kind to people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary; the quality of being humane -> The judge was praised for his courage and humanity. 4. the subjects of study that are about the way people think and behave, for example literature, language, history and philosophy -> The college offers a wide range of courses in the arts and humanities. nhân loại

humorous

adjective [/ˈhjuːmərəs/] 1. funny; showing a sense of humour -> He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. hài hước

hurry

verb [/ˈhɜːri/] 1. to move or act quickly because there is not much time -> You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. 2. to move quickly in a particular direction -> He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. 3. to make somebody do something more quickly -> I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. 4. to deal with something quickly -> Her application was hurried through. 5. to do something too quickly -> A good meal should never be hurried. sự vội vàng

hurt

verb [/hɜːrt/] 1. to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself -> He hurt his back playing squash. 2. to feel painful -> My feet hurt. 3. to make somebody unhappy or upset -> What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. 4. to feel unhappy or upset -> I know you're hurting and I want to help you. 5. to have a bad effect on somebody/something -> Hard work never hurt anyone. 6. to be in a difficult situation because you need something, especially money -> His campaign is already hurting for money. 7. to affect somebody where they will feel it most 8. used to say that somebody should do a particular thing 9. to be kind and gentle and unwilling to cause unhappiness đau

husband

noun [/ˈhʌzbənd/] 1. the man that somebody is married to; a married man -> This is my husband, Steve. 2. a man and woman who are married to each other chồng

hydrogen

noun [/ˈhaɪdrədʒən/] 1. a chemical element. Hydrogen is a gas that is the lightest of all the elements. It combines with oxygen to form water. hydro

ice

noun [/aɪs/] 1. water that has frozen and become solid -> There was ice on the windows. 2. a frozen surface that people skate on -> Both teams are on the ice, waiting for the whistle. 3. a piece of ice used to keep food and drinks cold -> I'll have lemonade please—no ice. 4. an ice cream -> Drinks, ices and popcorn are all on sale in the foyer. 5. a type of sweet food that consists of ice that has been crushed (= broken into very small pieces) and given a sweet taste 6. to be taking a risk 7. to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc. 8. to have no influence or effect on somebody 9. kept cold by being surrounded by ice 10. not being dealt with now; waiting to be dealt with at a later time 11. performed by skaters on an ice rink đá

identity

noun [/aɪˈdentəti/] 1. who or what somebody/something is -> The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. 2. the characteristics, feelings or beliefs that make people different from others -> national/cultural/personal identity 3. the state or feeling of being very similar to and able to understand somebody/something -> The two companies started working together as a result of a clear identity of interests. danh tính

image

noun [/ˈɪmɪdʒ/] 1. a picture, photograph or statue that represents somebody/something -> Most simple leaflets will include text and images. 2. a picture of somebody/something seen in a mirror, through a camera, or on a television, computer, phone, etc. -> He stared at his own image reflected in the water. 3. the impression that a person, an organization, a product, etc. gives to the public -> His public image is very different from the real person. 4. a mental picture that you have of what somebody/something is like or looks like -> images of the past 5. a word or phrase used with a different meaning from its normal one, in order to describe something in a way that produces a strong picture in the mind -> Her writings are full of poetic images of the countryside. 6. to look very like somebody/something else hình ảnh

imply

verb [/ɪmˈplaɪ/] 1. to suggest that something is true or that you feel or think something, without saying so directly -> Are you implying (that) I am wrong? 2. to make it seem likely that something is true or exists -> The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. 3. to make something necessary in order to be successful -> The project implies an enormous investment in training. bao hàm, ngụ ý

impression

noun [/ɪmˈpreʃn/] 1. an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you -> I was under the impression that the work had already been completed. 2. the effect that an experience or a person has on somebody/something -> My first impression of him was favourable. 3. a drawing showing what a person looks like or what a place or a building will look like in the future 4. a clever or funny copy of the way a person acts or speaks 5. an appearance that may be false 6. a mark that is left when an object is pressed hard into a surface 7. all the copies of a book that are printed at one time, with few or no changes to the contents since the last time the book was printed 8. believing, usually wrongly, that something is true or is happening ấn tượng

imprison

verb [/ɪmˈprɪzn/] 1. to put somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape -> They were imprisoned for possession of drugs. bỏ tù

imprisonment

noun [/ɪmˈprɪznmənt/] 1. the act of putting somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape; the state of being there -> to be sentenced to life imprisonment for murder bỏ tù

inch

noun [/ɪntʃ/] 1. a unit for measuring length or height, equal to 2.54 centimetres. There are 12 inches in a foot. -> She's a few inches taller than me. 2. a small amount or distance -> He escaped death by an inch. 3. the whole of something 4. completely 5. used to say that if you allow some people a small amount of freedom or power they will see you as weak and try to take a lot more 6. very slowly and with great care or difficulty 7. to refuse to change your position, decision, etc. even a little 8. to not trust somebody at all inch

influential

adjective [/ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/] 1. having a lot of influence on somebody/something -> a highly influential book có ảnh hưởng

intention

noun [/ɪnˈtenʃn/] 1. what you intend or plan to do; your aim -> I have no intention of going to the wedding. 2. it is not enough to intend to do good things; you must actually do them chủ đích

interact

verb [/ˌɪntərˈækt/] 1. to communicate with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them -> Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child. 2. if one thing interacts with another, or if two things interact, the two things have an effect on each other -> Perfume interacts with the skin's natural chemicals. tương tác

interaction

noun [/ˌɪntərˈækʃn/] 1. the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them -> the interaction between performers and their audience 2. if one thing has an interaction with another, or if there is an interaction between two things, the two things have an effect on each other -> the interaction of bacteria with the body’s natural chemistry sự tương tác

interactive

adjective [/ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/] 1. that allows information to be passed continuously and in both directions between a computer or other device and the person who uses it -> interactive displays/video 2. that involves people working together and having an influence on each other -> The school believes in interactive teaching methods. tương tác

interior

noun [/ɪnˈtɪriər/] 1. the inside part of something -> the interior of a building/a car 2. the central part of a country or continent that is a long way from the coast -> an expedition into the interior of Australia 3. a country’s own affairs rather than those that involve other countries -> the Department/Minister of the Interior Nội địa

interrupt

verb [/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/] 1. to say or do something that makes somebody stop what they are saying or doing -> Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. 2. to stop something for a short time -> The game was interrupted several times by rain. 3. to stop a line, surface, view, etc. from being even or continuous -> There were no other buildings to interrupt the view of the valley. ngắt

interval

noun [/ˈɪntərvl/] 1. a period of time between two events -> The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. 2. a short period of time separating parts of a play, film or concert -> There will be an interval of 20 minutes after the second act. 3. a short period during which something different happens from what is happening the rest of the time -> She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. 4. a difference in pitch (= how high or low a note sounds) between two notes -> an interval of one octave 5. an activity in interval training -> You can do intervals by alternating power walking with easy jogging. 6. with time between 7. with spaces between khoảng thời gian

intervention

noun [/ˌɪntərˈvenʃn/] 1. action taken to improve or help a situation -> calls for government intervention to save the steel industry 2. action by a country to become involved in the affairs of another country when they have not been asked to do so -> armed/military intervention 3. action taken to improve a medical condition or illness -> a medical/surgical intervention 4. the act of interrupting somebody when they are speaking in order to say something -> People resented his repeated interventions in the debate. 5. an occasion when a group of people meet to take action with a friend or family member who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, in order to help them recover -> Her daughters staged an intervention. sự can thiệp

interview

verb [/ˈɪntərvjuː/] 1. to talk to somebody and ask them questions at a formal meeting to find out if they are suitable for a job, course of study, etc. -> The university interviews all potential candidates. 2. to talk to somebody and answer questions at a formal meeting to get a job, a place on a course of study, etc. -> The website gives you tips on interviewing for colleges. 3. to ask somebody questions about their life, opinions, etc., especially on the radio or television or for a newspaper or magazine -> Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. 4. to ask somebody questions at a private meeting -> The police are waiting to interview the injured man. phỏng vấn

ironic

adjective [/aɪˈrɑːnɪk/] 1. showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; expressing irony -> an ironic comment 2. strange or funny because it is very different from what you expect -> It's ironic that she became a teacher—she used to hate school. mỉa mai

isolation

noun [/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/] 1. the act of separating somebody/something; the state of being separate -> geographical isolation 2. the state of being alone or lonely -> Many unemployed people experience feelings of isolation and depression. 3. separately; alone sự cách ly

issue

verb [/ˈɪʃuː/] 1. to make something known formally 2. to give something to somebody, especially officially -> They issued a joint statement denying the charges. 3. to start a legal process against somebody, especially by means of an official document 4. to produce something such as a magazine, article, etc. 5. to produce new stamps, coins, shares, etc. for sale to the public vấn đề

pronoun [/ɪt/] 1. used to refer to an animal or a thing that has already been mentioned or that is being talked about now -> ‘Where's your car?’ ‘It's in the garage.’ 2. used to refer to a baby, especially one whose sex is not known -> Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. 3. used to identify a person -> It's your mother on the phone. 4. used in the position of the subject of a verb when you are talking about time, the date, distance, the weather, etc. -> It's ten past twelve. 5. used to refer to a fact or situation that is already known or happening -> When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. 6. used in the position of the subject or object of a verb when the real subject or object is at the end of the sentence -> Does it matter what colour it is? 7. used when you are talking about a situation -> If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. 8. used to emphasize any part of a sentence -> It's Jim who's the clever one. 9. exactly what is needed -> In this business, either you've got it or you haven't. 10. this/that is the important point, reason, etc. 11. this/that is the end 12. the expected event is just going to happen 13. this is the main point Nó

jacket

noun [/ˈdʒækɪt/] 1. a piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body over a shirt, etc. that has arms and fastens down the front; a short, light coat -> a leather/denim/tweed jacket 2. a loose paper cover for a book, usually with a design or picture on it 3. an outer cover around a hot water pipe, etc., for example to reduce loss of heat 4. the skin of a baked potato -> potatoes baked in their jackets 5. a stiff paper or thick card cover for a record áo khoác

jail

verb [/dʒeɪl/] 1. to put somebody in prison -> He was jailed for life for murder. nhà giam

jazz

noun [/dʒæz/] 1. a type of music with strong rhythms, in which the players often improvise (= make up the music as they are playing), originally created by African American musicians at the beginning of the 20th century -> traditional/modern jazz 2. and things like that nhạc jazz

jeans

noun [/dʒiːnz/] 1. trousers made of denim (= a type of strong cotton) -> I always wear jeans. Quần jean

joke

verb [/dʒəʊk/] 1. to say something to make people laugh; to tell a funny story -> She was laughing and joking with the children. 2. to say something that is not true because you think it is funny -> I didn't mean that—I was only joking. 3. used to show that you are now being serious after you have said something funny 4. used to show that you are very surprised at what somebody has just said câu nói đùa

judge

noun [/dʒʌdʒ/] 1. a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions 2. a person who decides who has won a competition -> a High Court judge 3. a person who has the necessary knowledge or skills to give their opinion about the value or quality of somebody/something phán xét

judge

verb [/dʒʌdʒ/] 1. to form an opinion about somebody/something, based on the information you have 2. to guess the size, amount, etc. of something -> As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. 3. to decide the result of a competition; to be the judge in a competition 4. to give your opinion about somebody, especially when you think they are bad 5. to decide whether somebody is guilty or innocent in a court 6. used to say that you should not form an opinion about somebody/something from their appearance only phán xét

july

noun [/dʒuˈlaɪ/] 1. the 7th month of the year, between June and August -> She was born in July. tháng bảy

junior

adjective [/ˈdʒuːniər/] 1. having a low rank in an organization or a profession 2. connected with young people below a particular age, rather than with adults, especially in sports -> a junior partner/minister/officer 3. (especially in the US) used after the name of a man who has the same name as his father, to make it clear who is being referred to -> I spent my junior year in France. 4. for children under the age of 11 or 13 5. connected with the year before the last year in a high school or college nhỏ

justice

noun [/ˈdʒʌstɪs/] 1. the fair treatment of people -> She spent her life fighting for social justice and equality for women. 2. the quality of being fair or reasonable -> Who can deny the justice of their cause? 3. the legal system used to punish people who have committed crimes -> the criminal justice system 4. a judge in a court (also used before the name of a judge) 5. used before the name of a judge in a court of appeal -> Mr Justice Davies 6. to arrest somebody for a crime and put them on trial in court 7. to treat or represent somebody/something fairly, especially in a way that shows how good, attractive, etc. they are 8. to deal with somebody/something correctly and completely 9. to do something as well as you can in order to show other people how good you are 10. to tell a lie or to do something in order to prevent the police, etc. from finding out the truth about a crime Sự công bằng

justification

noun [/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/] 1. a good reason why something exists or is done -> I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases. 2. as an explanation of why something exists or why somebody has done something sự biện minh

justify

verb [/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/] 1. to show that somebody/something is right or reasonable -> How can they justify paying such huge salaries? 2. to give an explanation or excuse for something or for doing something -> The senator made an attempt to justify his actions. 3. to arrange lines of printed text so that one or both edges are straight 4. bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive biện minh

kidnap

verb [/ˈkɪdnæp/] 1. to take somebody away illegally and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them -> Two businessmen have been kidnapped by terrorists. bắt cóc

kill

verb [/kɪl/] 1. to make somebody/something die -> Cancer kills thousands of people every year. 2. to destroy something or make it less good; to make something stop -> to kill a rumour 3. to switch off a light or engine; to stop a computer program or process -> She killed the engine and climbed out. 4. to cause somebody pain -> My feet are killing me. 5. to make somebody laugh a lot -> Stop it! You're killing me! 6. used to tell somebody not to ask questions or try to find out about things that do not involve them 7. wearing the kind of clothes that will make people notice and admire you 8. to have nothing to do or not be busy 9. used to describe the very angry or unpleasant way somebody is/was looking at you 10. to destroy something that would make you rich, successful, etc. 11. to do something really well 12. used to say that what you are going to do will either be very successful or fail completely 13. to spend time doing something that is not important while you are waiting for something else to happen 14. to achieve two things at the same time with one action 15. to be so kind to somebody/something that you in fact harm them 16. to laugh a lot giết

kingdom

noun [/ˈkɪŋdəm/] 1. a country that has a king or queen as head of state (= official leader of the country) -> the United Kingdom 2. an area controlled by a particular person or where a particular thing or idea is important 3. one of the three traditional divisions of the natural world -> the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms 4. one of the five major groups into which all living things are organized 5. to completely destroy somebody/something with an explosion 6. forever Vương quốc

knee

noun [/niː/] 1. the joint between the top and bottom parts of the leg where it bends in the middle -> a knee injury 2. the part of a piece of clothing that covers the knee -> I brushed the dust from the knees of my trousers. 3. the top surface of the upper part of the legs when you are sitting down -> Come and sit on Daddy's knee. 4. when you were very young 5. an excellent person or thing 6. to defeat somebody, especially in a war 7. to badly affect an organization, etc. so that it can no longer function 8. if you ask for something on bended knee(s), you ask for it in a very anxious and/or humble way (= showing you think you are less important than the person you are asking) 9. to punish somebody by making them lie on top of your knee and hitting their bottom 10. to kneel on one knee in public in order to protest about the unfair treatment of black people 11. hardly able to stand because of emotion, fear, illness, etc. đầu gối

ladder

noun [/ˈlædər/] 1. a piece of equipment for climbing up and down a wall, the side of a building, etc., consisting of two lengths of wood or metal that are joined together by steps or rungs -> to climb up/fall off a ladder 2. a series of stages by which you can make progress in your life or career -> to move up or down the social ladder 3. a long, thin hole in tights or stockings where some threads have broken -> I've got a ladder in my new tights. 4. a competition in a particular sport or game in which teams or players are arranged in a list and they can move up the list by defeating one of the teams or players above -> He’s third on the tennis ladder at work. thang

landlord

noun [/ˈlændlɔːrd/] 1. a person or company from whom you rent a room, a house, an office, etc. -> a buy-to-let landlord (= who buys houses and flats in order to rent them out) 2. a man who owns or manages a pub or a guest house chủ nhà

lane

noun [/leɪn/] 1. a narrow road in the country -> winding country lanes 2. a city street -> Park Lane 3. a section of a wide road, that is marked by painted white lines, to keep lines of traffic separate -> the inside/middle lane 4. a narrow marked section of a track or a swimming pool that is used by one person, for example when taking part in a race -> The Australian in lane four is coming up fast from behind. 5. a route used by ships or aircraft on regular journeys -> one of the world’s busiest shipping/sea lanes 6. (in tenpin bowling) a narrow section of floor along which the ball is bowled -> a 20-lane bowling alley 7. where things are most exciting and where a lot is happening làn đường

large-scale

adjective [/ˌlɑːrdʒ ˈskeɪl/] 1. involving many people or things, especially over a wide area -> Large areas of the forest will be cleared for ranching as part of a large-scale development plan. 2. drawn or made to a scale that shows a small area of land or a building in great detail quy mô lớn

last

adverb [/læst/] 1. after anyone or anything else; at the end -> He came last in the race. 2. most recently -> When did you see him last? 3. in every way that is important; completely 4. used to tell somebody not to be too proud of their present success; in the end another person may be more successful 5. used when mentioning the last person or thing of a group, in order to say that they are not less important than the others 6. used, for example in a situation when people are losing their jobs, to say that the last people to be employed will be the first to go cuối cùng

last

determiner [/læst/] 1. happening or coming after all other similar things or people -> We caught the last bus home. 2. most recent -> last night/Tuesday/month/summer/year 3. that is the only one that remains -> This is our last bottle of water. 4. used to emphasize that somebody/something is the least likely or suitable -> The last thing she needed was more work. 5. after a long time 6. to be going to die or stop functioning very soon; to be very weak or in bad condition 7. the day, week, etc. just before the most recent one; two days, weeks, etc. ago 8. every person or thing in a group 9. people sometimes say Famous last words! when they think somebody is being too confident about something that is going to happen 10. early in the morning/late in the evening 11. to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid 12. used to say what is most important after everything has been discussed, or considered 13. when there are no other possible courses of action 14. the last moment of a person’s life 15. the point at which you/something can no longer continue living, fighting, existing, etc. 16. the latest possible time before an important event 17. the person or thing you rely on when everything else has failed 18. the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer 19. the most recent, fashionable, advanced, etc. thing 20. the last comment or decision about something 21. used to emphasize that something is true of all the people being described 22. seven days before the day that you mention cuối cùng

late

adjective [/leɪt/] 1. arriving, happening or done after the expected, arranged or usual time -> I'm sorry I'm late. 2. near the end of a period of time, a person’s life, etc. -> in the late afternoon 3. near the end of the day -> Let's go home—it's getting late. 4. no longer alive -> She spoke of her late husband with passion. 5. happening after the time when it is possible to do something muộn

latest

adjective [/ˈleɪtɪst/] 1. the most recent or newest -> the latest craze/fashion/trend muộn nhất

latest

noun [/ˈleɪtɪst/] 1. the most recent or the newest thing or piece of news -> This is the latest in robot technology. 2. no later than the time or the date mentioned muộn nhất

leak

verb [/liːk/] 1. to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole -> a leaking pipe 2. to get in or out through a small hole in something -> Water had started to leak into the cellar. 3. to give secret information to the public, for example by telling a reporter -> The contents of the report were leaked to the press. hở

least

determiner [/liːst/] 1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc. -> He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience. 2. used after amounts to show that the amount is the lowest possible 3. not at all 4. not at all 5. without making something seem better, worse, more serious, etc. than it really is ít nhất

leave

noun [/liːv/] 1. a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work for a holiday or for a special reason -> to take a month’s paid/unpaid leave 2. official permission to do something -> to be absent without leave 3. to ask somebody for permission to do something 4. with your permission 5. to leave work without asking permission first 6. to say goodbye 7. to start behaving in a crazy way 8. without asking permission; rudely rời khỏi

leave

verb [/liːv/] 1. to go away from a person or a place -> I didn’t know anyone in New York, so I was left to myself to explore. 2. to stop living at a place, belonging to a group, working for an employer, etc. -> Come on, it's time we left (= time for us to leave). 3. to leave your wife, husband or partner permanently -> Leave the door open, please. 4. to go away from a place without taking something/somebody with you -> Is there any coffee left? 5. to make or allow somebody/something to remain in a particular condition, place, etc. -> Red wine leaves a stain. 6. to remain to be used, sold, etc. 7. to make something happen or remain as a result 8. to deliver, write or record something to be seen or heard later 9. to not do something or deal with something immediately 10. to allow somebody to take care of something 11. to give something to somebody when you die 12. to have family who continue to live after your death 13. to have a particular amount left over 14. to be alone 15. to be allowed to do what you want 16. used to say that you do not care if somebody accepts or rejects your offer 17. used to say that somebody does not have a strong opinion about something 18. to stop annoying somebody or trying to get their attention 19. to stop holding on to something 20. to say or do nothing more about something 21. used to tell somebody to stop doing something rời khỏi

lecture

noun [/ˈlektʃər/] 1. a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, often as part of a university or college course -> to go to/attend a lecture 2. a long, angry talk that somebody gives to one person or a group of people because they have done something wrong -> I know I should stop smoking—don't give me a lecture about it. bài học

lecture

verb [/ˈlektʃər/] 1. to give a talk or a series of talks to a group of people on a subject, especially as a way of teaching in a university or college -> He has taught and lectured at the University of Pretoria. 2. to criticize somebody or tell them how you think they should behave, especially when it is done in an annoying way -> Don’t start lecturing me! bài học

less

adverb [/les/] 1. to a smaller degree; not so much -> less expensive/likely/intelligent 2. continuing to become smaller in amount -> She could earn $200 a night, more or less. 3. almost 4. approximately 5. and certainly not ít hơn

less

determiner [/les/] 1. used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a smaller amount of’ -> less butter/time/importance 2. smaller and smaller amounts; at a rate that is decreasing 3. including only what is essential can create a more effective product or result 4. used to suggest that something is surprising or impressive 5. used to emphasize a large amount ít hơn

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