Part 2 Flashcards by Dat Bui

computer

noun
[/kəmˈpjuːtər/]
1. an electronic machine that can store, organize and find information, do processes with numbers and other data, and control other machines
-> a home computer

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concentrate

verb
[/ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/]
1. to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
-> I can’t concentrate with all that noise going on.
2. to bring something together in one place
-> Power is largely concentrated in the hands of a small elite.
3. to increase the strength of a substance by reducing its volume, for example by boiling it

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concern

verb
[/kənˈsɜːrn/]
1. to affect somebody/something; to involve somebody/something
2. to be about something
-> Don’t interfere in what doesn’t concern you.
3. to worry somebody
4. to take an interest in something

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conclusion

noun
[/kənˈkluːʒn/]
1. something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
-> We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.
2. the end of something such as a speech or a piece of writing
-> The conclusion of the book was disappointing.
3. the formal and final arrangement of something official
-> the successful conclusion of a trade treaty
4. if you say that something is a foregone conclusion, you mean that it is a result that is certain to happen
5. to make a decision about somebody/something too quickly, before you know or have thought about all the facts

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condition

noun
[/kənˈdɪʃn/]
1. the state that something is in
-> We sell first editions of rare books in mint condition.
2. the state of somebody’s health or how fit they are
-> to be in pristine/excellent/perfect condition
3. an illness or a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it
-> Does your child have any kind of medical condition that we should know about?
4. the circumstances or situation in which people live, work or do things
5. the physical situation that affects how something happens
6. a rule or decision that you must agree to, sometimes forming part of a contract or an official agreement
7. a situation that must exist in order for something else to happen
8. the state of a particular group of people because of their situation in life, their problems, etc.
9. new or as good as new; in perfect condition
10. not in any situation; never

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confer

verb
[/kənˈfɜːr/]
1. to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice
-> He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision.
2. to give somebody an award, a university degree or a particular honour or right
-> An honorary degree was conferred on him by Oxford University in 2019.

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confession

noun
[/kənˈfeʃn/]
1. a statement that a person makes, admitting that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement
-> After hours of questioning by police, she made a full confession.
2. a statement admitting something that you are ashamed or embarrassed about; the act of making such a statement
-> I’ve a confession to make—I lied about my age.
3. a private statement to a priest about the bad things that you have done; an occasion when you make such a statement
-> The priest heard her confession and granted absolution.
4. a statement of your religious beliefs, principles, etc.
-> a confession of faith

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confidence

noun
[/ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/]
1. the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something
-> He is said to be very much in the president’s confidence.
2. a belief in your own ability to do things and be successful
-> The president’s actions hardly inspire confidence.
3. the feeling that you are certain about something
4. a feeling of trust that somebody will keep information private
5. a secret that you tell somebody
6. to be trusted with somebody’s secrets
7. to tell somebody secrets and personal information about yourself

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configuration

noun
[/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃn/]
1. an arrangement of the parts of something or a group of things; the form or shape that this arrangement produces
-> The design is based on four configurations of squares.
2. the equipment and programs that form a computer system and the way that these are set up to run
-> Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations.

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confirmation

noun
[/ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃn/]
1. a statement, letter, etc. that shows that something is true, correct or definite
-> I’m still waiting for confirmation of the test results.
2. a ceremony at which a person becomes a full member of the Christian Church
-> a confirmation service
3. a Jewish ceremony similar to a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah but usually for young people over the age of 16

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conflict

noun
[/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/]
1. a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
-> The violence was the result of political conflicts.
2. a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries
-> armed/military conflict
3. a situation in which there are ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes that are opposed to each other; a situation in which it is difficult to choose
-> Her diary was a record of her inner conflict.
4. a situation in which somebody has two jobs, aims, roles, etc. and cannot treat both of them equally and fairly at the same time

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confused

adjective
[/kənˈfjuːzd/]
1. unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
-> I’m confused—say all that again.
2. not clear or easy to understand
-> The children gave a confused account of what had happened.

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confusing

adjective
[/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/]
1. difficult to understand; not clear
-> The instructions on the box are very confusing.

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confusion

noun
[/kənˈfjuːʒn/]
1. a state of not being certain about what is happening, what you should do, what something means, etc.
-> The announcement caused a lot of confusion.
2. the fact of making a mistake about who somebody is or what something is
-> To avoid confusion, please write the children’s names clearly on all their school clothes.
3. a situation in which you feel embarrassed because you do not understand something and are not sure what to do
-> He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question.
4. a confused situation in which people do not know what action to take
-> Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion.

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connect

verb
[/kəˈnekt/]
1. to join together two or more things; to be joined together
2. to join something to the main supply of electricity, gas, water, etc. or to another piece of equipment
-> The towns are connected by train and bus services.
3. to join a computer or a mobile device to the internet or to a computer network
4. to notice or make a link between people, things, events, etc.
5. to arrive just before another one leaves so that passengers can change from one to the other
6. to put somebody in contact by phone
7. to form a good relationship with somebody so that you like and understand each other
8. to hit somebody/something

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connected

adjective
[/kəˈnektɪd/]
1. (of two or more things or people) having a link between them
-> We do not believe that the incidents are connected.

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conquer

verb
[/ˈkɑːŋkər/]
1. to take control of a country or city and its people by force
-> The Normans conquered England in 1066.
2. to defeat somebody, especially in a competition, race, etc.
-> The world champion conquered yet another challenger last night.
3. to succeed in dealing with or controlling something
-> The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.
4. to become very popular or successful in a place
-> The band is now setting out to conquer the world.

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conscience

noun
[/ˈkɑːnʃəns/]
1. the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong
-> to have a clear/guilty conscience (= to feel that you have done right/wrong)
2. a guilty feeling about something you have done or failed to do
-> She was seized by a sudden pang of conscience.
3. the fact of behaving in a way that you feel is right even though this may cause problems
-> freedom of conscience (= the freedom to do what you believe to be right)
4. believing your actions to be fair
5. making you feel guilty for doing or failing to do something
6. to make you feel guilty about something; to feel guilty about something

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conscious

adjective
[/ˈkɑːnʃəs/]
1. aware of something; noticing something
-> She’s very conscious of the problems involved.
2. able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening
-> A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone.
3. deliberate; done in a careful way
-> a conscious choice
4. being particularly interested in something
-> to be environmentally/politically conscious
5. directly under the control of the person concerned
-> When you go to sleep, it is only the conscious mind that shuts down.

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consciousness

noun
[/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/]
1. the state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening
-> I can’t remember any more—I must have lost consciousness.
2. the state of being aware of something
-> his consciousness of the challenge facing him
3. the ideas and opinions of a person or group
-> her newly developed political consciousness

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consecutive

adjective
[/kənˈsekjətɪv/]
1. following one after another in a continuous series
-> She was absent for nine consecutive days.

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conservation

noun
[/ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/]
1. the protection of the natural environment
-> to be interested in wildlife conservation
2. the official protection of buildings and objects that have historical or artistic importance
-> the conservation of ancient monuments/manuscripts/our cultural heritage
3. the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed
-> to encourage the conservation of water/fuel

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considerably

adverb
[/kənˈsɪdərəbli/]
1. much; a lot
-> The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.

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consistency

noun
[/kənˈsɪstənsi/]
1. the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc.; the quality of being consistent
-> She has played with great consistency all season.
2. the consistency of a mixture or a liquid substance is how thick, smooth, etc. it is
-> Beat the ingredients together to a creamy consistency.

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conspiracy

noun [/kənˈspɪrəsi/] 1. a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal -> a conspiracy to overthrow the government âm mưu

constant

adjective [/ˈkɑːnstənt/] 1. happening all the time or repeatedly -> There were constant interruptions. 2. that does not change -> The car was travelling at a constant speed of 50 mph. không thay đổi

constantly

adverb [/ˈkɑːnstəntli/] 1. all the time; repeatedly -> Fashion is constantly changing. liên tục

constituency

noun [/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/] 1. a district that elects its own representative to parliament -> Unemployment is high in her constituency. 2. the people who live in and vote in a particular district -> constituency opinion 3. a particular group of people in society who are likely to support a person, an idea or a product -> There is a strong constituency of support for his proposal. khu vực bầu cử

constitute

verb [/ˈkɑːnstɪtuːt/] 1. to be considered to be something -> Does such an activity constitute a criminal offence? 2. to be the parts that together form something -> Female workers constitute the majority of the labour force. 3. to form a group legally or officially -> The committee was constituted in 1974 by an Act of Parliament. cấu tạo

construction

noun [/kənˈstrʌkʃn/] 1. the process or method of building or making something, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc. 2. the people and activities involved in making buildings -> Construction began this year and will take approximately 18 months. 3. the way that something has been built or made -> 50 000 more jobs will go from construction in the next five years. 4. a thing that has been built or made -> The bridges are similar in construction. 5. the way in which words are used together and arranged to form a sentence, phrase, etc. 6. the creating of something from ideas, opinions and knowledge 7. the way in which words, actions, statements, etc. are understood by somebody sự thi công

contact

verb [/ˈkɑːntækt/] 1. to communicate with somebody, for example by phone, letter or email -> I've been trying to contact you all day. liên hệ

container

noun [/kənˈteɪnər/] 1. a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported -> a plastic container 2. a large metal or wooden box of a standard size in which goods are packed so that they can easily be lifted onto a ship, train, etc. to be transported -> a shipping container 3. a box or pot made of wood, clay, plastic, etc. for growing plants in -> Planting bulbs in containers is a great alternative if you don't have a garden. thùng đựng hàng

contemplate

verb [/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/] 1. to think about whether you should do something, or how you should do something -> You're too young to be contemplating retirement. 2. to think carefully about and accept the possibility of something happening -> The thought of war is too awful to contemplate. 3. to think deeply about something for a long time -> to contemplate your future 4. to look at somebody/something in a careful way for a long time -> She contemplated him in silence. thưởng ngoạn

contemporary

adjective [/kənˈtempəreri/] 1. belonging to the same time -> We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). 2. belonging to the present time -> contemporary society/culture 3. following modern ideas in style or design -> Try some contemporary colours on your kitchen walls. đồng thời

contempt

noun [/kənˈtempt/] 1. the feeling that somebody/something is without value and deserves no respect at all -> She looked at him with contempt. 2. a lack of worry or fear about rules, danger, etc. -> The firefighters showed a contempt for their own safety. 3. the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court; not showing respect for a court or judge -> He could be jailed for two years for contempt. 4. knowing somebody/something very well may cause you to lose respect for them/it khinh miệt

contender

noun [/kənˈtendər/] 1. a person or team with a chance of winning a competition -> a contender for a gold medal in the Olympics đối thủ

contest

verb [/kənˈtest/] 1. to take part in a competition, election, etc. and try to win it -> Three candidates contested the leadership. 2. to formally oppose a decision or statement because you think it is wrong -> to contest a will (= try to show that it was not correctly made in law) cuộc thi

continuous

adjective [/kənˈtɪnjuəs/] 1. happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted -> Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. 2. spreading in a line or over an area without any spaces -> a continuous flow of traffic 3. repeated many times -> For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. 4. connected with the form of a verb (for example I am waiting or It is raining) that is made from a part of be and the present participle. Progressive forms are used to express an action that continues for a period of time. -> the continuous tenses tiếp diễn

contract

noun [/ˈkɑːntrækt/] 1. an official written agreement -> All employees have a written contract of employment. 2. an agreement to kill somebody for money -> She took out a contract on her ex-husband. hợp đồng

contract

verb [/kənˈtrækt/] 1. to become less or smaller; to make something become less or smaller -> Glass contracts as it cools. 2. to get an illness -> to contract a virus/a disease/measles 3. to make a legal agreement with somebody for them to work for you or provide you with a service -> The player is contracted to play until August. 4. to make a legal agreement to work for somebody or provide them with a service -> She has contracted to work 20 hours a week. 5. to formally agree to marry somebody/form an alliance with somebody hợp đồng

contractor

noun [/ˈkɑːntræktər/] 1. a person or company that has a contract to do work or provide goods or services for another company -> a building/roofing/electrical contractor Nhà thầu

contrast

verb [/kənˈtræst/] 1. to compare two things in order to show the differences between them -> The poem contrasts youth and age. 2. to show a clear difference when close together or when compared -> Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. sự tương phản

convention

noun [/kənˈvenʃn/] 1. the way in which something is done that most people in a society expect and consider to be polite or the right way to do it -> the rigid social conventions of Victorian Britain 2. a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc. -> to hold a convention 3. an official agreement between countries or leaders -> the Geneva convention 4. a traditional method or style in literature, art or the theatre -> the conventions of Greek tragedy quy ước

conversion

noun [/kənˈvɜːrʒn/] 1. the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another -> Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes. 2. the process or experience of changing somebody's or your own religion or beliefs -> the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons by Christian missionaries 3. a way of scoring extra points after scoring a try or a touchdown -> The try came in the third minute and Jon Bland added the conversion. 4. a building or room that has been changed so that it can be used for a different purpose, especially for living in chuyển đổi

convert

verb [/kənˈvɜːrt/] 1. to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another -> They took just nine months to convert the building. 2. to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another -> a sofa that converts into a bed 3. to change your religion or beliefs; to make somebody change their religion or beliefs -> He converted from Catholicism 20 years ago. 4. to change an opinion, a habit, etc. -> I've converted to organic food. 5. to score extra points after a try or a touchdown 6. to speak to people in support of views that they already hold chuyển thành

cooking

noun [/ˈkʊkɪŋ/] 1. the process of preparing food by heating it -> My husband does all the cooking. 2. food that has been prepared in a particular way -> The restaurant offers traditional home cooking (= food similar to that cooked at home). nấu nướng

cool

adjective [/kuːl/] 1. fairly cold; not hot or warm -> George is cool as a cucumber and this should be just another operation for him. 2. helping you keep cool -> cool air/water 3. making you feel pleasantly cool -> We had such a cool time with Ed and his friends. 4. used to show that you admire or approve of somebody/something because they are/it is fashionable, attractive and often different -> We're meeting Jake for lunch and we can go on the yacht in the afternoon.’ ‘Cool!’ 5. used to describe something that you like or enjoy 6. used to show that you approve of something or agree to a suggestion 7. calm; not excited, angry or emotional 8. not friendly, interested or enthusiastic 9. calm and confident in a way that lacks respect for other people, but makes people admire you even if they don't approve 10. used about a sum of money to emphasize how large it is 11. very calm and showing control, especially in a difficult situation 12. to deal with a situation in a calm way and not show what you are really feeling 13. to consider a problem or possibility very carefully and without hurrying 14. very fashionable mát mẻ

cool

verb [/kuːl/] 1. to become cool or cooler; to make somebody/something become cool or cooler -> Hey! Cool it! Don’t get so excited! 2. to become calmer, less excited or less enthusiastic -> Glass contracts as it cools. 3. to have to wait for somebody/something 4. used to tell somebody to be calmer and less excited or angry mát mẻ

cooperate

verb [/kəʊˈɑːpəreɪt/] 1. to work together with somebody else in order to achieve something -> The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other. 2. to be helpful by doing what somebody asks you to do -> Their captors told them they would be killed unless they cooperated. hợp tác

cooperative

adjective [/kəʊˈɑːpərətɪv/] 1. involving doing something together or working together with others towards a shared aim -> Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work. 2. helpful by doing what you are asked to do -> Employees will generally be more cooperative if their views are taken seriously. 3. owned and run by the people involved, with the profits shared by them -> a cooperative farm hợp tác xã

coordinate

verb [/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/] 1. to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well -> They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team. 2. to make the different parts of your body work well together -> the part of the brain that coordinates body movements 3. if you coordinate clothes, furniture, etc. or if they coordinate, they look nice together -> This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours. điều phối

coordinator

noun [/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər/] 1. a person who organizes the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well -> The campaign needs an effective coordinator. điều phối viên

copper

noun [/ˈkɑːpər/] 1. a chemical element. Copper is a soft red-brown metal used for making electric wires, pipes and coins. -> a copper mine 2. brown coins that do not have much value -> I only paid a few coppers for it. 3. a police officer -> Apparently, her dad's a copper. đồng

corporation

noun [/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/] 1. a large business company -> multinational corporations 2. an organization or a group of organizations that is recognized by law as a single unit -> urban development corporations 3. a group of people elected to govern a large town or city and provide public services -> the Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City of London tập đoàn

correct

verb [/kəˈrekt/] 1. to make something right or accurate, for example by changing it or removing mistakes -> to correct an error 2. to mark the mistakes in a piece of work (and sometimes give a mark to the work) -> I spent all evening correcting essays. 3. to tell somebody that they have made a mistake -> Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this last year's brochure? Chính xác

correction

noun [/kəˈrekʃn/] 1. a change that makes something more accurate than it was before -> I've made a few small corrections to your report. 2. the act or process of correcting something -> There are some programming errors that need correction. 3. punishment -> the correction of young offenders điều chỉnh

correctly

adverb [/kəˈrektli/] 1. in a way that is accurate or true, without any mistakes -> Have you spelled it correctly? 2. in a way that is right and suitable, so that something is done as it should be done -> When correctly applied, fake tan is difficult to tell from the real thing. 3. in a way that follows the accepted standards or rules -> He was looking correctly grave. chính xác

correlate

verb [/ˈkɔːrəleɪt/] 1. if two or more facts, figures, etc. correlate or if a fact, figure, etc. correlates with another, the facts are closely connected and affect or depend on each other -> The figures do not seem to correlate. 2. to show that there is a close connection between two or more facts, figures, etc. -> Researchers are trying to correlate the two sets of figures. tương quan

correlation

noun [/ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn/] 1. a connection between two things in which one thing changes as the other does -> There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer. sự tương quan

correspond

verb [/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/] 1. to be the same as or match something -> Your account and hers do not correspond. 2. to be similar to or the same as something else -> The British job of Lecturer corresponds roughly to the US Associate Professor. 3. to write letters or emails, etc. to somebody and receive letters or emails, etc. from them -> She corresponded regularly with her former teacher. trao đổi thư tín

correspondent

noun [/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/] 1. a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station -> She's the BBC's political correspondent. 2. a person who writes letters, emails, etc. to another person -> She's a poor correspondent (= she does not write regularly). phóng viên

corresponding

adjective [/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/] 1. matching or connected with something that you have just mentioned -> A change in the money supply brings a corresponding change in expenditure. tương ứng

corruption

noun [/kəˈrʌpʃn/] 1. dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority -> allegations of bribery and corruption 2. the act or effect of making somebody change from moral to immoral standards of behaviour -> He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to the corruption of young people. 3. the form of a word or phrase that has become changed from its original form in some way; the process by which a word or phrase changes form in this way -> The word ‘holiday’ is a corruption of ‘holy day’. 4. the effect when data is changed by accident in a computer system due to hardware or software failure -> A failure of a hard disk can cause unrecoverable data corruption. tham nhũng

cotton

noun [/ˈkɑːtn/] 1. a plant grown in warm countries for the soft white hairs around its seeds that are used to make cloth and thread -> They grew cotton, tobacco, corn and fruit. 2. the cloth made from the cotton plant -> The sheets are 100 per cent pure cotton. 3. thread that is used for sewing -> sewing cotton 4. a soft mass of white material that is used for cleaning the skin or a wound -> Use a cotton ball to apply the lotion. bông

could

modal verb [/kəd/] 1. used as the past tense of ‘can’ -> She said that she couldn't come. 2. used to ask if you can do something -> Could I use your phone, please? 3. used to politely ask somebody to do something for you -> Could you babysit for us on Friday? 4. used to show that something is or might be possible -> I could do it now, if you like. 5. used to suggest something -> We could write a letter to the director. 6. used to show that you are annoyed that somebody did not do something -> They could have let me know they were going to be late! 7. used to emphasize how strongly you want to express your feelings -> I'm so fed up I could scream! 8. used to say that you need or would like to have something có thể

council

noun [/ˈkaʊnsl/] 1. a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county -> a town council 2. the organization that provides services in a city or county, for example education, houses, libraries, etc. -> Residents have complained to the council about the noise. 3. a group of people chosen to give advice, make rules, do research, provide money, etc. -> the Medical Research Council 4. (especially in the past) a formal meeting to discuss what action to take in a particular situation -> The king held a council at Nottingham from 14 to 19 October 1330. hội đồng

count

noun [/kaʊnt/] 1. an act of counting to find the total number of somebody/something -> She'd applied for 30 jobs at the last count. 2. an act of saying numbers in order beginning with 1 -> If the election result is close, there will be a second count. 3. a measurement of the amount of something contained in a particular substance or area 4. a crime that somebody is accused of committing 5. a point made during a discussion or an argument 6. a nobleman of high rank, similar to an earl in the UK 7. according to the latest information about the numbers of something 8. to remember or keep a record of numbers or amounts of something over a period of time 9. to forget the total of something before you have finished counting it 10. unable to get up again within ten seconds after being knocked down 11. in a deep sleep đếm

count

verb [/kaʊnt/] 1. to say numbers in the correct order -> The movie's ticket sales add up to $39 million, and counting. 2. to calculate the total number of people, things, etc. in a particular group -> Billy can't count yet. 3. to include somebody/something when you calculate a total 4. to be important 5. to be officially accepted; to accept something officially 6. to consider somebody/something in a particular way; to be considered in a particular way 7. used to say that a total is continuing to increase 8. used to say that the total number of somebody/something is very small 9. to be grateful for the good things in your life 10. to feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc. 11. to imagine that sheep are jumping over a fence and to count them, as a way of getting to sleep 12. you should not be too confident that something will be successful, because something may still go wrong 13. to say publicly that you support somebody or you agree with something 14. used to say that you do not care how many times something happens đếm

counter

noun [/ˈkaʊntər/] 1. a long flat surface over which goods are sold or business is done in a shop, bank, etc. -> I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. 2. a flat surface in a kitchen for preparing food on -> He put his bags down on the kitchen counter. 3. a small disc used for playing or scoring in some board games 4. an electronic device for counting something -> The needle on the rev counter soared. 5. a person who counts something, for example votes in an election -> You can get computers to help the counters to count the votes. 6. a response to somebody/something that opposes their ideas, position, etc. -> The employers' association was seen as a counter to union power. 7. goods, especially medicines, for sale over the counter can be bought without a prescription (= written permission from a doctor to buy a medicine) or special licence 8. goods that are bought or sold under the counter are sold secretly and sometimes illegally quầy tính tiền

country

noun [/ˈkʌntri/] 1. an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws -> European countries 2. any area outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, farms, etc. -> I live in the country. 3. an area of land, especially with particular physical features, suitable for a particular purpose or connected with a particular person or people -> The town is surrounded by miles and miles of open country. 4. the people of a country; the nation as a whole -> They have the support of most of the country. 5. a type of popular music in the style of the traditional music of the southern US, with singing and dance tunes played on violin, guitar and banjo -> pop, folk and country 6. directly across fields, etc.; not by a main road 7. to hold an election to choose a new parliament 8. used as a reply when somebody suggests that you should not do something, or when somebody has asked permission or said they are going to do something quốc gia

courage

noun [/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/] 1. the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear -> He showed great courage and determination. 2. to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right 3. to force yourself to be brave enough to do something 4. to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something 5. to make yourself do something that you are afraid of lòng can đảm

crack

noun [/kræk/] 1. a line on the surface of something where it has broken but not split into separate parts -> I have to get up at the crack of dawn. 2. a narrow space or opening -> This cup has a crack in it. 3. a sudden loud noise 4. a sharp, hard hit that can be heard 5. an occasion when you try to do something 6. a powerful, illegal drug that is a form of cocaine 7. a joke, especially a critical one 8. a good time; friendly, lively talk 9. very early in the morning 10. a reasonable opportunity to show that you can do something 11. when somebody/something falls or slips through the cracks, an organization or a system fails to find them and deal with them nứt

craft

verb [/kræft/] 1. to make something using special skills, especially with your hands -> All the furniture is crafted from natural materials. thủ công

creation

noun [/kriˈeɪʃn/] 1. the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before -> Job creation needs to be the top priority. 2. a thing that somebody has made, especially something that shows ability or imagination -> a literary creation 3. the making of the world, especially by God as described in the Bible 4. the world and all the living things in it -> We need to consider how we care for all creation. sự sáng tạo

creativity

noun [/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/] 1. the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art -> Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill. sáng tạo

creator

noun [/kriˈeɪtər/] 1. a person who has made or invented a particular thing -> Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse 2. God người sáng tạo

credible

adjective [/ˈkredəbl/] 1. that can be believed or trusted -> a credible explanation/witness 2. that can be accepted, because it seems possible that it could be successful -> Community service is seen as the only credible alternative to imprisonment. đáng tin cậy

critically

adverb [/ˈkrɪtɪkli/] 1. in a way that says what you think is bad about somebody/something -> She spoke critically of her father. 2. in a way that is extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it -> a critically important decision 3. in a way that is serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous -> He is critically ill in intensive care. 4. in a way that involves making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something -> I looked at myself critically in the mirror. 5. in a way that is connected with the judgement of critics of art, music, literature, etc. -> a critically acclaimed artist quan trọng

cross

verb [/krɔːs/] 1. to go across; to pass or stretch from one side to the other -> He crossed the line by making details of their very private conversation public. 2. to pass across each other -> As soon as traffic slowed down enough to safely cross, I started walking. 3. to put or place something across or over something else -> The roads cross just outside the town. 4. to oppose somebody or speak against them or their plans or wishes -> to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) 5. to make two different types of animal breed (= produce young) together; to mix two types of plant to form a new one 6. to kick or pass a ball to the side across the field 7. to draw a line across something 8. to make the sign of the cross (= the Christian symbol) on your chest 9. to do something that is not considered to be acceptable behaviour 10. to hope that your plans will be successful (sometimes putting one finger across another as a sign of hoping for good luck) 11. used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will do what you promise 12. to come into your mind 13. to give somebody money so that they will do you a favour, especially tell your fortune 14. if somebody crosses somebody’s path or their paths cross, they meet by chance 15. to fight or argue with somebody 16. to worry about a problem when it actually happens and not before 17. to pay attention to the small details when you are finishing a task 18. to become confused about what somebody has said to you so that you think they meant something else đi qua

crowded

adjective [/ˈkraʊdɪd/] 1. having a lot of people or too many people -> We made our way through the crowded streets. 2. full of something -> a room crowded with books đông đúc

cruel

adjective [/ˈkruːəl/] 1. having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer -> He was known to be a cruel dictator. 2. causing physical or mental pain and making somebody suffer -> a cruel joke/hoax 3. a category of very severe punishment that is banned under US law tàn nhẫn

crush

verb [/krʌʃ/] 1. to press something so hard that it is damaged or loses its shape; to press somebody so hard that they are injured -> The car was completely crushed under the truck. 2. to break something into small pieces or into a powder by pressing hard -> Add two cloves of crushed garlic. 3. to push or press somebody/something into a small space -> Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. 4. to make something full of folds or lines; to become full of folds or lines -> She crushed the scrap of paper in her hand. 5. to use violent methods to defeat people who are opposing you -> The army was sent in to crush the rebellion. 6. to destroy somebody’s confidence or happiness -> She felt completely crushed by the teacher's criticism. 7. to do something very well or be very successful người mình thích

cry

verb [/kraɪ/] 1. to produce tears from your eyes because you are unhappy or hurt -> It's all right. Don't cry. 2. to shout loudly -> She ran to the window and cried for help. 3. to make a loud noise -> Seagulls followed the boat, crying loudly. 4. to complain that somebody else has done something wrong or unfair 5. to waste time worrying about something that has happened that you cannot do anything about 6. to call for help when you do not need it, with the result that when you do need it people do not believe you 7. used to show you are angry or surprised 8. to laugh so long and hard that there are tears in your eyes 9. to be unable to decide how to react to a bad situation 10. used to describe a person who listens to your problems and gives you sympathy khóc

crystal

noun [/ˈkrɪstl/] 1. a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid -> ice/salt crystals 2. a clear mineral, such as quartz, used in making jewellery and attractive objects -> crystal earrings 3. glass of very high quality -> a crystal chandelier/vase 4. a small piece of a mineral that some people believe has the power to bring health or happiness -> She claims that Smoky Quartz is a powerful healing crystal. 5. a piece of glass or plastic that covers the face of a watch 6. a powerful illegal drug, methamphetamine, that looks like small pieces of glass pha lê

cue

noun [/kjuː/] 1. an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something -> Jon's arrival was a cue for more champagne. 2. a few words or an action in a play that is a signal for another actor to do something -> She stood in the wings and waited for her cue to go on. 3. a long wooden stick with a leather tip, used for hitting the ball in the games of billiards, pool and snooker 4. at exactly the moment you expect or that is appropriate 5. to copy what somebody else does as an example of how to behave or what to do gợi ý

cupboard

noun [/ˈkʌbərd/] 1. a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc. -> kitchen cupboards 2. a space in a wall with a door that reaches the ground, used for storing things -> The kitchen has built-in cupboards and shelves. 3. used to say that there is no money for something 4. love that somebody, especially a child, shows towards somebody else in order to get something 5. something shocking, embarrassing, etc. that has happened to you or your family in the past that you want to keep secret cái tủ

curve

noun [/kɜːrv/] 1. a line or surface that bends gradually; a smooth bend -> He admired the delicate curve of her ear. 2. a ball that moves in a curve when it is thrown to the batter 3. something that is unexpected and difficult to deal with 4. curving shapes that form part of a woman's body -> The supermodel showed off her famous curves in a figure-hugging red dress. 5. in advance of or behind a particular trend 6. to manage the rate or quantity of something so that it does not increase too much within a short period of time đường cong

cut

noun [/kʌt/] 1. a wound caused by something sharp -> His latest novel is a cut above the rest. 2. a hole or an opening in something, made with something sharp -> cuts and bruises on the face 3. a reduction in amount, size, supply, etc. -> When a book is made into a movie not every scene will make the cut. 4. an act of cutting somebody’s hair; the style in which it is cut 5. the shape and style that a piece of clothing has because of the way the cloth is cut 6. a share in something, especially money 7. an act of removing part of a film, play, piece of writing, etc. 8. a version of something that has been created, especially a film 9. a piece of meat cut from an animal 10. better than somebody/something 11. the lively or aggressive way that something is done 12. to reach or maintain the required standard 13. (in golf) to achieve a good enough score to be able to take part in the next stage of a competition 14. to be included after parts have been removed cắt

cutting

noun [/ˈkʌtɪŋ/] 1. an article or a story that you cut from a newspaper or magazine and keep -> newspaper/press cuttings 2. a piece cut off a plant that will be used to grow a new plant -> Take geranium cuttings in late summer. 3. a narrow open passage that is dug through high ground for a road, railway or canal cắt

daily

adverb [/ˈdeɪli/] 1. every day -> The machines are inspected twice daily. hằng ngày

dam

noun [/dæm/] 1. a barrier that is built across a river in order to stop the water from flowing, used especially to make a reservoir (= a lake for storing water) or to produce electricity -> the Narmada dam in India 2. an artificial lake where rain or spring water is collected and stored -> The dam was quite full after the winter. 3. the mother of some animals, especially horses 4. a small rubber sheet used by dentists to keep a tooth separate from the other teeth 5. a small rubber sheet used to protect the mouth during sex con đập

date

noun [/deɪt/] 1. a particular day of the month, sometimes in a particular year, given in numbers and words -> To date, we have received over 200 replies. 2. a particular day or year when a particular event happened or will happen -> ‘What's the date today?’ ‘The 10th.’ 3. a time in the past or future that is not a particular day -> 1066 is the most famous date in English history. 4. an arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time 5. a meeting that you have arranged with a boyfriend or girlfriend or with somebody who might become a boyfriend or girlfriend 6. a boyfriend or girlfriend with whom you have arranged a date 7. a sweet sticky brown fruit that grows on a tree called a date palm, common in North Africa and West Asia 8. until now ngày

death

noun [/deθ/] 1. the fact of somebody dying or being killed -> the anniversary of his wife’s death 2. the end of life; the state of being dead -> Police are trying to establish the cause of death. 3. the stopping of biochemical processes of life in a cell or tissue, in a way that cannot be reversed -> This process becomes irreversible and leads to cell death. 4. the permanent end or destruction of something -> the death of all my plans 5. the power that destroys life, imagined as human in form -> Death is often shown in paintings as a human skeleton. 6. so ill that you may die 7. to worry or upset somebody very much 8. to catch a very bad cold 9. to survive in a situation where you could have died 10. to risk your life by doing something that you know is dangerous 11. to fail completely 12. to do or perform something so often that people become tired of seeing or hearing it 13. a terrible thing that could happen 14. to fight until one of the two people or groups is dead, or until one person or group defeats the other 15. to use an idea, a story, etc. so often that it is no longer interesting 16. to frighten somebody very much 17. to hold somebody/something very tightly or keep something in a very determined way because you are afraid 18. an event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail 19. the possibility or belief that people continue to exist in some form after they die 20. to look or feel very ill or tired 21. used to describe a situation that is very important or serious 22. to kill somebody as a punishment 23. extremely; very much 24. until somebody is dead cái chết

debate

verb [/dɪˈbeɪt/] 1. to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution -> Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. 2. to think carefully about something before making a decision -> She debated with herself for a while, and then picked up the phone. tranh luận

decent

adjective [/ˈdiːsnt/] 1. of a good enough standard or quality -> a decent meal/place to live 2. honest and fair; treating people with respect -> ordinary, decent, hard-working people 3. acceptable to people in a particular situation -> a decent burial 4. wearing enough clothes to allow somebody to see you -> I can't go to the door—I'm not decent. 5. to do what people or society expect, especially in a difficult situation tử tế

decide

verb [/dɪˈsaɪd/] 1. to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them -> It's up to you to decide. 2. to make an official or legal judgement -> The case will be decided by a jury. 3. to affect the result of something -> A mixture of skill and good luck decided the outcome of the game. 4. to be the reason why somebody does something -> For most customers, price is the deciding factor. quyết định

decision-making

noun [/dɪˈsɪʒn meɪkɪŋ/] 1. the process of deciding about something important, especially in a group of people or in an organization -> responsibility for decision-making quyết định

decoration

noun [/ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/] 1. a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions -> Christmas/festive decorations 2. a pattern, etc. that is added to something and that stops it from being plain -> the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door 3. the style in which something is decorated -> An Oscar was given for the art direction and set decoration. 4. the act or process of decorating something such as the inside of a house by painting it, etc. 5. an award or medal that is given to somebody as an honour -> His jacket was heavy with military decorations. trang trí

decrease

noun [/ˈdiːkriːs/] 1. the process of reducing something; the amount that something is reduced by -> Sales for May show a decrease compared with the same month last year. giảm bớt

decrease

verb [/dɪˈkriːs/] 1. to become smaller in size, number, etc.; to make something smaller in size, number, etc. -> Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. giảm bớt

dedicated

adjective [/ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/] 1. working hard at something because it is very important to you -> a dedicated teacher 2. designed to do only one particular type of work; used for one particular purpose only -> Software is exported through a dedicated satellite link. tận tụy

deep

adjective [/diːp/] 1. having a large distance from the top or surface to the bottom -> I'll be in the shit if I don't get this work finished today. 2. having a large distance from the front edge to the furthest point inside -> a deep hole/well/river 3. used to describe or ask about the depth of something -> They were standing three-deep at the bar. 4. as far up or down as the point mentioned 5. in the number of rows mentioned, one behind the other 6. taking in or giving out a lot of air 7. a person in a deep sleep is difficult to wake 8. strong and dark 9. low 10. strongly felt 11. extreme or serious 12. showing great knowledge or understanding 13. difficult to understand 14. fully involved in an activity or a state 15. if a person is deep, they hide their real feelings and opinions 16. to or from a position far down or across the field 17. in a difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant or unacceptable choices 18. in trouble or difficulty 19. in trouble sâu

default

noun [/dɪˈfɔːlt/] 1. what happens or appears if you do not make any other choice or change, especially in a computer program -> The default is fifty lines. 2. failure to do something that must be done by law, especially paying a debt -> The company is in default on the loan. 3. a game or competition can be won by default if there are no other people, teams, etc. taking part 4. if something happens by default, it happens because you have not made any other decision or choices that would make things happen in a different way 5. because of a lack of something mặc định

defence

noun [/dɪˈfens/] 1. the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc. -> What they need is someone who can both score and play defense. 2. something that provides protection against attack from enemies, the weather, illness, etc. -> soldiers who died in defence of their country 3. the organization of the people and systems that are used by a government to protect a country from attack -> They are responsible for maintaining coastal flood defences. 4. something that is said or written in order to support something -> the Ministry of Defence 5. what is said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime; the act of presenting this argument in court 6. the lawyer or lawyers whose job is to prove in court that a person did not commit a crime 7. the players who must prevent the other team from scoring; the position of these players on the sports field 8. a contest, game, etc. in which the previous winner or winners compete in order to try to win again 9. to try to stop your opponent from scoring 10. to respond to what others do in order to protect what you already have rather than try to gain more phòng thủ

defend

verb [/dɪˈfend/] 1. to protect somebody/something from attack 2. to protect something that you value and prevent it from being taken away -> The role of the military is to defend the country. 3. to say or write something in support of somebody/something that has been criticized -> The organization works to defend human rights wherever they are threatened. 4. to protect your own goal to stop your opponents from scoring 5. to take part in a competition that you won the last time and try to win it again 6. to act as a lawyer for somebody who has been charged with a crime phòng vệ

defender

noun [/dɪˈfendər/] 1. a player who must stop the other team from scoring in games such as football (soccer), hockey, etc. 2. a person who defends and believes in protecting something -> a passionate defender of human rights hậu vệ

definite

adjective [/ˈdefɪnət/] 1. sure or certain; unlikely to change -> Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? 2. easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious -> The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. 3. sure that something is true or that something is going to happen and stating it to other people -> I'm definite about this. chắc chắn

degree

noun [/dɪˈɡriː/] 1. a unit for measuring temperature -> Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). 2. a unit for measuring angles -> an angle of ninety degrees (90°) 3. the amount or level of something -> Her job demands a high degree of skill. 4. the qualification obtained by students who successfully complete a university or college course -> My brother has a master's degree from Harvard. 5. a university or college course, normally lasting three years or more -> I'm hoping to do a chemistry degree. 6. a level in a scale of how serious something is -> murder in the first degree (= of the most serious kind) 7. slowly and gradually 8. extremely; to an extreme degree bằng cấp

delay

noun [/dɪˈleɪ/] 1. a period of time when somebody/something has to wait because of a problem that makes something slow or late -> Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. 2. failure to do something quickly or at the right time; the act of delaying -> There's no time for delay. trì hoãn

delete

verb [/dɪˈliːt/] 1. to remove something that has been written or printed, or that has been stored on a computer -> Your name has been deleted from the list. xóa bỏ

demand

verb [/dɪˈmænd/] 1. to make a very strong request for something -> They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. 2. to ask a question in an angry or aggressive way -> ‘Who the hell are you?’ he demanded angrily. 3. to want or need goods or services -> Today's consumers are demanding a greater variety of produce. 4. to need something in order to be successful at something -> This sport demands both speed and strength. yêu cầu

demon

noun [/ˈdiːmən/] 1. an evil spirit -> The people believed the girl was possessed by demons. 2. something that causes a person to worry and makes them unhappy -> the demons of jealousy 3. a person who does something very well or with a lot of energy -> He skis like a demon. 4. alcoholic drink con quỷ

demonstrate

verb [/ˈdemənstreɪt/] 1. to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence -> New research convincingly demonstrates that age-related memory loss is not inevitable. 2. to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion -> The team demonstrated breathtaking skills. 3. to show and explain how something works or how to do something -> Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. 4. to take part in a public meeting or march (= an organized walk by many people), usually as a protest or to show support for something -> Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside the court. chứng minh

demonstration

noun [/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/] 1. a public meeting or a march (= an organized walk by many people) at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting somebody/something -> to take part in/go on a demonstration 2. an act of showing or explaining how something works or is done -> We were given a brief demonstration of the computer's functions. 3. an act of giving proof or evidence for something -> a demonstration of the connection between the two sets of figures 4. an act of showing a feeling or an opinion -> a public demonstration of affection cuộc biểu tình

denial

noun [/dɪˈnaɪəl/] 1. a statement that something is not true or does not exist; the action of denying something -> the prisoner’s repeated denials of the charges against him 2. an act of refusing to allow somebody to have something they have a right to expect -> Pressure groups have drawn attention to the denial of human rights in some areas. 3. the act of refusing to accept that something unpleasant or painful is true -> The patient is still in denial. phủ nhận

department

noun [/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/] 1. a section of a large organization such as a government, business, university, etc. -> the Department of Health 2. to be something that somebody is responsible for or knows a lot about 3. in a particular aspect or quality phòng

depend

verb [/dɪˈpend/] 1. according to -> Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. 2. used to say that you are not certain about something because other things have to be considered phụ thuộc

dependence

noun [/dɪˈpendəns/] 1. the state of needing the help and support of somebody/something in order to survive or be successful -> Our relationship was based on mutual dependence. 2. the state of being addicted to something (= unable to stop taking or using it) -> drug/alcohol dependence 3. the fact of one thing being affected by another -> the close dependence of soil and landforms sự phụ thuộc

dependent

adjective [/dɪˈpendənt/] 1. needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful -> a woman with several dependent children 2. addicted to something (= unable to stop taking or using it) -> to be dependent on drugs 3. affected or decided by something -> A child's development is dependent on many factors. 4. secondary to another clause, phrase or word -> The word ‘because’ forces the clause to be dependent on some other main clause. sự phụ thuộc

deploy

verb [/dɪˈplɔɪ/] 1. to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action -> 2 000 troops were deployed in the area. 2. to use something effectively -> to deploy arguments/resources triển khai

depressed

adjective [/dɪˈprest/] 1. very sad and without hope -> You mustn't let yourself get depressed. 2. affected by the medical condition of depression -> She became severely depressed. 3. without enough economic activity or jobs for people -> They have made little attempt to bring jobs to economically depressed areas. 4. having a lower amount or level than usual -> depressed prices trầm cảm

depression

noun [/dɪˈpreʃn/] 1. a medical condition in which a person feels very sad, anxious and without hope and often has physical symptoms such as being unable to sleep, etc. -> She was diagnosed as having clinical depression. 2. the state of feeling very sad and without hope -> There was a feeling of gloom and depression in the office when the news of the job cuts was announced. 3. a period when there is little economic activity and many people are poor or without jobs -> The country was in the grip of (an) economic depression. 4. a part of a surface that is lower than the parts around it -> Rainwater collects in shallow depressions on the ground. 5. a weather condition in which the pressure of the air becomes lower, often causing rain -> an atmospheric depression moving east from the Atlantic trầm cảm

depth

noun [/depθ/] 1. the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something; a particular distance down from the surface of something -> If you can't swim, don't go out of your depth. 2. the distance from the front to the back of something -> What's the depth of the water here? 3. the strength and power of feelings -> The depth of the shelves is 30 centimetres. 4. qualities that give somebody/something extra character and make them/it interesting 5. the quality of knowing or understanding a lot of details about something; the ability to provide and explain these details 6. the deepest, most extreme or serious part of something 7. the strength of a colour 8. the quality in a work of art or a photograph that makes it appear not to be flat 9. to be in water that is too deep to stand in with your head above water 10. to be unable to understand something because it is too difficult; to be in a situation that you cannot control 11. in a detailed, careful and complete way 12. to be or to experience an extreme example of something unpleasant 13. the quality of being strong because you have a great variety of good people, ideas, etc. that can contribute to the success of something chiều sâu

deputy

noun [/ˈdepjuti/] 1. a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does that person’s job when they are away -> I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns. 2. the name for a member of parliament in some countries -> 23 women were among the 77 deputies elected. 3. (in the US) a police officer who helps the sheriff of an area phó

deserve

verb [/dɪˈzɜːrv/] 1. to do something or show qualities that mean a particular reaction, reward or punishment is appropriate -> You deserve a rest after all that hard work. 2. used to say that you admire somebody because they have done something difficult or unpleasant 3. used to say that you think somebody has earned the bad things that happen to them 4. you should help somebody who has helped you xứng đáng

design

verb [/dɪˈzaɪn/] 1. to decide how something will look, work, etc., by drawing plans, making computer models, etc. 2. to think of and plan a system, a way of doing something, etc., usually for a particular purpose or use -> He designed and built his own house. thiết kế

desire

noun [/dɪˈzaɪər/] 1. a strong wish to have or do something -> He now had enough money to satisfy all his desires. 2. a strong wish to have sex with somebody -> sexual desire 3. a person or thing that is wished for -> When she agreed to marry him, he felt he had achieved his heart's desire. sự mong muốn

destination

noun [/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/] 1. a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent -> popular tourist/holiday destinations like the Bahamas điểm đến

detail

noun [/ˈdiːteɪl/] 1. a small individual fact or item; a less important fact or item -> I can't go into details now; it would take too long. 2. the small facts or features of something, when you consider them all together -> an expedition planned down to the last detail 3. information about something -> The report was criticized for its lack of detail. 4. a small part of a picture or painting; the smaller or less important parts of a picture, pattern, etc. when you consider them all together -> Please provide the following details: name, age and sex. 5. a group of soldiers given special duties 6. to explain something fully chi tiết

detailed

adjective [/ˈdiːteɪld/] 1. giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details -> a detailed description of the events chi tiết

detect

verb [/dɪˈtekt/] 1. to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc. -> The tests are designed to detect the disease early. phát hiện

detection

noun [/dɪˈtekʃn/] 1. the process of discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.; the fact of being discovered or noticed -> crime prevention and detection phát hiện

determination

noun [/dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn/] 1. the quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult -> fierce/grim/dogged determination 2. the process of deciding something officially -> factors influencing the determination of future policy 3. the act of finding out or calculating something -> Both methods rely on the accurate determination of the pressure of the gas. sự quyết tâm

develop

verb [/dɪˈveləp/] 1. to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this 2. to start to have a skill, ability, quality, etc. that becomes better and stronger; to become better and stronger -> From birth to age 5, a child's brain develops rapidly. 3. to think of or produce a new idea, product, etc. and make it successful -> He's developed a real flair for management. 4. to begin to have something such as a disease or a problem; to start to affect somebody/something 5. to start to happen or change, especially in a bad way 6. to build new houses, factories, etc. on an area of land, especially land that was not being used effectively before 7. to build or improve a building or other facilities 8. to become economically and socially more advanced 9. to add further explanation or details to an idea, story or musical theme 10. to treat film that has been used to take photographs with chemicals so that the pictures can be seen phát triển

development

noun [/dɪˈveləpmənt/] 1. the steady growth of something so that it becomes more advanced, stronger, etc. 2. the growth of the economy of a country or region through increased business activity -> a baby’s development in the womb 3. the process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; a new or advanced product or idea -> Increased tourism will promote job creation and economic development. 4. a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation 5. a piece of land with new buildings on it 6. the process of using an area of land, especially to make a profit by building on it, etc. phát triển

devil

noun [/ˈdevl/] 1. the most powerful evil being -> belief in the Devil 2. an evil spirit -> They believed she was possessed by devils. 3. a person who behaves badly, especially a child -> a naughty little devil 4. used to talk about somebody and to emphasize an opinion that you have of them -> I miss the old devil, now that he's gone. 5. people say Be a devil! to encourage somebody to do something that they are not sure about doing 6. used to say that it is easier and wiser to stay in a bad situation that you know and can deal with rather than change to a new situation that may be much worse 7. in a difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant or unacceptable choices 8. very difficult or unpleasant 9. bad people often seem to have good luck 10. people who do not have enough to do often start to do wrong 11. a very difficult or unpleasant job or time 12. a lot of trouble 13. used, in an unfriendly way, to tell somebody to go away 14. very hard, fast, etc. 15. to do anything, even something really bad or dishonest, in return for money, success or power 16. people say speak/talk of the devil when somebody they have been talking about appears unexpectedly 17. used in questions to show that you are annoyed or surprised ác quỷ

devise

verb [/dɪˈvaɪz/] 1. to invent something new or a new way of doing something -> A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city. nghĩ ra

dialogue

noun [/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/] 1. a conversation in a book, play or film or in language teaching materials -> Learners are asked to listen to three short dialogues. 2. a formal discussion between two groups or countries, especially when they are trying to solve a problem, end a disagreement, etc. -> The president told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. hội thoại

diamond

noun [/ˈdaɪmənd/] 1. a clear precious stone of pure carbon, the hardest substance known. Diamonds are used in jewellery and also in industry, especially for cutting glass. -> a diamond ring/necklace 2. a shape with four straight sides of equal length and with angles that are not right angles -> a sweater with a diamond pattern 3. one of the four suits (= sets) in a pack of cards. The cards are marked with red diamond shapes. -> the ten of diamonds 4. one card from the suit called diamonds -> You must play a diamond if you have one. 5. the space inside the lines that connect the four bases; also used to mean the whole baseball field kim cương

differ

verb [/ˈdɪfər/] 1. to be different from somebody/something -> They hold differing views. 2. to disagree with somebody -> I have to differ with you on that. 3. if two people agree to differ/disagree, they accept that they have different opinions about something, but they decide not to discuss it any longer 4. used to say politely that you do not agree with something that has just been said khác nhau

difficulty

noun [/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/] 1. a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems -> the difficulties of English syntax 2. the state or quality of being hard to do or to understand; the effort that something involves -> I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. 3. how hard something is -> Both roles had a high degree of difficulty. khó khăn

dig

verb [/dɪɡ/] 1. to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine -> I think I'll do some digging in the garden. 2. to remove something from the ground with a tool -> I'll dig some potatoes for lunch. 3. to search in something in order to find an object in something -> I dug around in my bag for a pen. 4. to approve of or like something very much 5. to search for information in a careful and detailed way 6. to try hard to provide the money, equipment, etc. that is needed 7. to discover and reveal information about somebody that could damage them 8. to refuse to do something or to change your mind about something 9. to spend a lot of your own money on something 10. to push your finger or your elbow into somebody’s side, especially to attract their attention 11. to do something that will have very harmful results for you 12. to get yourself into a bad situation that will be very difficult to get out of đào

digital

adjective [/ˈdɪdʒɪtl/] 1. using a system of receiving and sending information as a series of the numbers one and zero, showing that an electronic signal is there or is not there -> a digital camera 2. connected with the use of computer technology, especially the internet -> communication in the digital age 3. showing information by using figures, rather than with hands that point to numbers -> a digital clock/watch điện tử

dignity

noun [/ˈdɪɡnəti/] 1. a calm and serious manner that deserves respect -> She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity. 2. the fact of being given honour and respect by people -> the dignity of work 3. a sense of your own importance and value -> It's difficult to preserve your dignity when you have no job and no home. 4. below what you see as your own importance or worth 5. to demand to be treated with the respect that you think that you deserve phẩm giá

dimension

noun [/daɪˈmenʃn/] 1. a measurement in space, for example how high, wide or long something is -> We measured the dimensions of the kitchen. 2. the size and extent of a situation -> a problem of considerable dimensions 3. an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking about something -> Her job added a new dimension to her life. kích thước

diminish

verb [/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/] 1. to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. -> The world's resources are rapidly diminishing. 2. to make somebody/something seem less important than they really are -> I don't wish to diminish the importance of their contribution. 3. used to refer to a point at which you start achieving less than the value of the time or money you put into something giảm bớt

dinner

noun [/ˈdɪnər/] 1. the main meal of the day, eaten either in the middle of the day or in the evening -> It's time for dinner. 2. a large formal social gathering at which dinner is eaten -> The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. 3. a thing that has been done badly 4. completely defeated bữa tối

direction

noun [/dəˈrekʃn/] 1. the general position a person or thing moves or points towards -> There are different considerations, often pulling in different directions. 2. instructions about how to do something, where to go, etc. -> They headed in the direction of the village. 3. the general way in which a person or thing develops 4. the general position a person or thing comes or develops from 5. a purpose; an aim 6. the art of managing or guiding somebody/something 7. the instructions given by somebody directing a film or play 8. to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems phương hướng

disappointing

adjective [/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/] 1. not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed -> a disappointing result/performance/defeat đáng thất vọng

disaster

noun [/dɪˈzæstər/] 1. an unexpected event, such as a very bad accident, a flood or a fire, that kills a lot of people or causes a lot of damage -> the world's worst humanitarian disaster 2. a very bad situation that causes problems -> Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster. 3. a complete failure -> As a teacher, he's a disaster. 4. a thing or person that is very likely to cause danger or a problem in the future because of the condition it is in or the way they behave thảm họa

disastrous

adjective [/dɪˈzæstrəs/] 1. very bad, harmful or unsuccessful -> a disastrous harvest/fire/result thảm họa

discard

verb [/dɪˈskɑːrd/] 1. to get rid of something that you no longer want or need -> The room was littered with discarded newspapers. 2. to get rid of a card that you do not want vứt bỏ

discharge

verb [/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/] 1. to give somebody official permission to leave the police or the armed forces; to make somebody leave the police or the armed forces 2. to allow somebody to leave hospital because they are well enough to leave -> He was discharged from the army following his injury. 3. to allow somebody to leave prison or court -> If the jury cannot agree, it should be discharged. 4. to allow a member of a jury to stop serving in a court case 5. when a gas or a liquid discharges or is discharged, or somebody discharges it, it flows somewhere 6. if part of the body discharges something, a liquid such as pus comes out of it 7. to release force or power 8. to do everything that is necessary to perform and complete a particular duty 9. to fire a gun, etc.; (of a gun, etc.) to be fired phóng điện

discount

noun [/ˈdɪskaʊnt/] 1. an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something -> to get/offer a discount giảm giá

discourse

noun [/ˈdɪskɔːrs/] 1. a long and serious treatment or discussion of a subject in speech or writing -> a discourse on issues of gender and sexuality 2. the use of language in speech and writing in order to produce meaning; language that is studied, usually in order to see how the different parts of a text are connected -> spoken/written discourse đàm luận

discover

verb [/dɪˈskʌvər/] 1. to be the first person to become aware that a particular place or thing exists -> Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. 2. to find somebody/something that was hidden or that you did not expect to find -> Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. 3. to find out about something; to find some information about something -> She was determined to discover the truth about her neighbours. 4. to be the first person to realize that somebody is very good at singing, acting, etc. and help them to become successful and famous -> The singer was discovered while still at school. phát hiện

dislike

noun [/dɪsˈlaɪk/] 1. a feeling of not liking somebody/something -> He did not try to hide his dislike of his boss. 2. a thing that you do not like -> I've told you all my likes and dislikes. không thích

dismiss

verb [/dɪsˈmɪs/] 1. to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about -> to dismiss a suggestion/a claim/an idea 2. to put thoughts or feelings out of your mind -> Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. 3. to officially remove somebody from their job -> She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. 4. to send somebody away or allow them to leave -> At 12 o'clock the class was dismissed. 5. to say that a trial or legal case should not continue, usually because there is not enough evidence -> The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence. 6. to end the innings of a player or team miễn nhiệm

displace

verb [/dɪsˈpleɪs/] 1. to take the place of somebody/something -> Gradually factory workers have been displaced by machines. 2. to force people to move away from their home to another place -> Around 10 000 people have been displaced by the fighting. 3. to move something from its usual position -> Check for roof tiles that have been displaced by the wind. 4. to remove somebody from a job or position -> displaced workers 5. to take the place of an amount of liquid when put or floating in it, used as a way of measuring size -> The ship displaces 58 000 tonnes. thay thế

display

noun [/dɪˈspleɪ/] 1. an arrangement of things in a public place to inform or entertain people or advertise something for sale -> a beautiful floral display 2. an act of performing a skill or of showing something happening, in order to entertain -> They put on a spectacular firework display. 3. an occasion when you show a particular quality, feeling or ability by the way that you behave -> a display of affection/emotion/skill 4. the words, pictures, etc. shown on a computer screen; the process of showing words, pictures, etc. on a computer screen -> a high resolution colour display 5. an electronic device for presenting words, pictures, etc. -> The colour display now costs £400. 6. a special pattern of behaviour by male birds and animals of some species that is intended to attract a female bird or animal -> Males perform courtship displays to attract mates. 7. put in a place where people can look at it trưng bày

display

verb [/dɪˈspleɪ/] 1. to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people -> The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. 2. to show a quality, feeling, skill or type of behaviour; to show signs of something -> I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. 3. to show information -> Giant screens displayed images of cheering crowds. 4. to show a special pattern of behaviour that is intended to attract a female bird or animal trưng bày

disposal

noun [/dɪˈspəʊzl/] 1. the act of getting rid of something -> The council is responsible for waste disposal and street cleaning. 2. the sale of part of a business, property, etc. -> The next step is to think about disposal of your assets. 3. a machine connected to the waste pipe of a kitchen sink, for cutting food waste into small pieces 4. available for use as you prefer/somebody prefers xử lý

dispose

verb [/dɪˈspəʊz/] 1. to arrange things or people in a particular way or position -> The visitors disposed themselves in a circle round the statue. 2. to make somebody want to behave in a particular way -> a drug that disposes the patient towards sleep vứt bỏ

dispute

noun [/dɪˈspjuːt/] 1. an argument between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject on which people disagree -> industrial/pay disputes tranh luận

dispute

verb [/dɪˈspjuːt/] 1. to question whether something is true or legally or officially acceptable -> These figures have been disputed. 2. to argue or disagree strongly with somebody about something, especially about who owns something -> I tried to dispute the bill with the waiter. 3. to fight to get control of something or to win something -> On the last lap three runners were disputing the lead. tranh luận

distance

noun [/ˈdɪstəns/] 1. the amount of space between two places or things -> a short/long distance 2. being far away in space or in time -> Distance is no problem on the internet. 3. a point that is a particular amount of space away from something else -> You'll never get the ball in from that distance. 4. a difference or lack of a connection between two things -> The distance between fashion and art remains as great as ever. 5. a situation in which there is a lack of friendly feelings or of a close relationship between two people or groups of people -> The coldness and distance in her voice took me by surprise. 6. from a place or time that is not near; from far away 7. to continue playing in a competition or sports contest until the end 8. far away but still able to be seen or heard 9. to refuse to be friendly with somebody; to not let somebody be friendly towards you 10. to make sure you are not too near somebody/something 11. to avoid getting too friendly or involved with a person, group, etc. 12. very close khoảng cách

distant

adjective [/ˈdɪstənt/] 1. far away in space or time -> the distant sound of music 2. not like something else -> Their life seemed utterly distant from his own. 3. related to you but not closely -> a distant cousin/aunt/relative 4. not friendly; not wanting a close relationship with somebody -> Pat sounded very cold and distant on the phone. 5. not paying attention to something but thinking about something completely different -> There was a distant look in her eyes; her mind was obviously on something else. 6. a long time ago 7. not a long time in the future but fairly soon xa xôi

distinction

noun [/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/] 1. a clear difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related -> distinctions between traditional and modern societies 2. the act of separating people or things into different groups -> The new law makes no distinction between adults and children (= treats them equally). 3. the quality of being something that is special -> She had the distinction of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic. 4. the quality of being excellent or important -> a writer of distinction 5. a special mark or award that is given to somebody, especially a student, for excellent work -> Naomi got a distinction in maths. 6. a point that somebody wants to suggest is a difference when in fact it is not different at all sự phân biệt

distinguish

verb [/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/] 1. to recognize the difference between two people or things -> At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? 2. to be a characteristic that makes two people, animals or things different -> What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? 3. to be able to see or hear something -> I could not distinguish her words, but she sounded agitated. 4. to do something so well that people notice and admire you -> She has already distinguished herself as an athlete. phân biệt

distort

verb [/dɪˈstɔːrt/] 1. to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear -> a fairground mirror that distorts your shape 2. to change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true -> Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth. xuyên tạc

distribution

noun [/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/] 1. the way that something is spread or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people -> They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. 2. the act of giving or sharing something out among a number of people -> the distribution of food and medicines 3. the system of transporting and delivering a product -> They have systems in place for marketing, sales and distribution. phân bổ

dive

verb [/daɪv/] 1. to jump into water with your head and arms going in first 2. to swim underwater wearing breathing equipment, collecting or looking at things -> We dived into the river to cool off. 3. to go to a deeper level underwater -> The submarine dived to avoid being seen. 4. to go steeply down through the air 5. to move or jump quickly in a particular direction, especially to avoid something, to try to catch a ball, etc. 6. to fall deliberately when somebody tackles you 7. to fall suddenly lặn

divert

verb [/daɪˈvɜːrt/] 1. to make somebody/something change direction -> The course of the stream has now been diverted. 2. to use money, materials, etc. for a different purpose from their original purpose -> More of the budget was diverted into promotions. 3. to take somebody’s thoughts or attention away from something -> The war diverted people's attention away from the economic situation. 4. to entertain people -> Children are easily diverted. chuyển hướng

verb [/duː/] 1. used to refer to actions that you do not mention by name or do not know about -> It's my decision—it's nothing to do with you. 2. to act or behave in the way mentioned -> What are you doing this evening? 3. used to ask or talk about the success or progress of somebody/something -> I like listening to the radio when I'm doing the ironing. 4. to work at or perform an activity or a task -> to do (= wash) the dishes 5. to perform the activity or task mentioned 6. used with nouns to talk about tasks such as cleaning, washing, arranging, etc. 7. to work at something as a job 8. to learn or study something 9. to find the answer to something; to solve something 10. to produce, make or provide something 11. to be suitable or be enough for somebody/something 12. to perform or produce a play, an opera, etc. 13. to copy somebody’s behaviour or the way somebody speaks, sings, etc., especially in order to make people laugh 14. to finish something 15. to travel a particular distance 16. to complete a journey 17. to travel at or reach a particular speed 18. to visit a place as a tourist 19. to spend a period of time doing something 20. to deal with or attend to somebody/something 21. to cook something 22. to cheat somebody 23. to punish somebody 24. to steal from a place 25. to take an illegal drug 26. to have sex with somebody 27. to be something that somebody does not need to know about or should not get involved in 28. to be about or connected with somebody/something 29. to treat somebody in a way that is right, good, etc. 30. used to say that a situation is not acceptable and should be changed or improved 31. used to say that something does not make somebody look attractive 32. used to refuse a request 33. used to show that you intend to stop somebody from doing something that they were going to do 34. used to show that you will not accept something any longer 35. used to say that an accident, a mistake, etc. has had a very bad effect on something 36. used to order somebody to stop doing or saying something 37. used to ask how somebody manages to obtain the thing mentioned 38. used to ask why somebody/something is in the place mentioned LÀM

document

noun [/ˈdɑːkjumənt/] 1. an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something -> Please read and sign the attached document. 2. a computer file that contains text that has a name that identifies it -> Save the document before closing. tài liệu

documentation

noun [/ˌdɑːkjumenˈteɪʃn/] 1. the documents that are required for something, or that give evidence or proof of something -> I couldn't enter the country because I didn't have all the necessary documentation. 2. written instructions for using a product, especially a computer program or equipment -> Each product is fully supported with user documentation. 3. the act of recording something in a document; the state of being recorded in a document -> the documentation of an agreement tài liệu

dollar

noun [/ˈdɑːlər/] 1. the unit of money in the US, Canada, Australia and several other countries -> You will be paid in American dollars. 2. the value of the US dollar compared with the value of the money of other countries -> The dollar closed two cents down. 3. to look/feel extremely good 4. used to say that you are certain that something will happen đô la

dominate

verb [/ˈdɑːmɪneɪt/] 1. to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way -> She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. 2. to be the most important or noticeable feature of something -> The train crash dominated the news. 3. to be the largest, highest or most obvious thing in a place -> The cathedral dominates the city. 4. to play much better than your opponent in a game -> Arsenal dominated the first half of the match. thống trị

donation

noun [/dəʊˈneɪʃn/] 1. something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way -> a generous/large/small donation 2. the act of allowing doctors to remove blood or a body organ in order to help somebody who needs it -> Organ donation has not kept pace with the demand for transplants. Quyên góp

draft

noun [/dræft/] 1. a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form -> This is only the first draft of my speech. 2. a written order to a bank to pay money to somebody -> Payment must be made by bank draft drawn on a UK bank. 3. the practice of ordering people by law to join the armed forces 4. a system in which professional teams in some sports choose players each year from among college students -> He was the fourth player chosen in the 2017 draft, but the first of his class to reach the major leagues. 5. a flow of cool air in a room or other small space -> Can you shut the door? There's a draft in here. 6. one continuous action of swallowing liquid (= making it go down your throat); the amount swallowed -> He took a deep draft of his beer. 7. medicine in a liquid form -> a sleeping draft (= one that makes you sleep) bản nháp

dress

noun [/dres/] 1. a piece of clothing that is made in one piece and hangs down to cover the body as far as the legs, sometimes reaching to below the knees, or to the ankles 2. clothes of a particular type -> a long white dress đầm

drive

noun [/draɪv/] 1. a journey in a car or other vehicle 2. the equipment in a vehicle that takes power from the engine to the wheels -> Let's go for a drive. 3. the position of the gears in a car with automatic transmission (= a system that changes the gears by itself so the driver does not have to) in which they are unlocked so that the engine can send power to the wheels -> the drive shaft 4. a wide hard path or a private road that leads from the street to a house -> He jumped in, put the car in drive and set off. 5. an organized effort by a group of people to achieve something 6. a strong desire or need in people 7. a strong desire to do things and achieve something; great energy 8. a long hard hit or kick 9. a type of computer storage that stores large amounts of data on a spinning (= turning) disk 10. a social occasion when a lot of people compete in a game such as whist or bingo 11. an act of going after animals or the enemy and making them go into a smaller area, especially in order to kill or capture them 12. used in the names of roads lái xe

drop

noun [/drɑːp/] 1. a very small amount of liquid that forms a round shape -> The company can't expect me to move my home and family at the drop of a hat. 2. a small quantity of a liquid -> The first drops of rain fell. 3. a fall or reduction in the amount, level or number of something -> Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? 4. a distance straight down from a high point to a lower point 5. a liquid medicine that you put one drop at a time into your eyes, ears or nose 6. the act of delivering somebody/something in a vehicle or by plane; the act of dropping something 7. a small round sweet of the type mentioned 8. immediately; without hesitating 9. an amount of something that is too small or unimportant to make any real difference to a situation làm rơi

drunk

adjective [/drʌŋk/] 1. having drunk so much alcohol that it is impossible to think or speak clearly -> They were clearly too drunk to drive. 2. very excited, tired, etc. because of a particular emotion or situation -> drunk with success 3. extremely drunk 4. behaving in a noisy or violent way in a public place because you are drunk 5. very drunk 6. extremely drunk and noisy say rượu

dry

adjective [/draɪ/] 1. not wet or sticky; without water or moisture -> I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. 2. with very little rain -> Is my shirt dry yet? 3. without the natural oils that makes it soft and healthy 4. that does not produce any phlegm (= the thick liquid that forms in the nose and throat) 5. eaten on its own without any butter, jam, etc. 6. not sweet 7. very clever and expressed in a quiet way that is not obvious; often using irony 8. not showing emotion 9. not interesting 10. without alcohol; where it is illegal to buy, sell or drink alcohol 11. thirsty; that makes you thirsty 12. to have done something successfully, especially when it was difficult 13. to take away all somebody’s money 14. in a position out of the water 15. in a difficult situation, without help or money 16. to remain ready for a possible emergency 17. to get from somebody/something all the money, help, information, etc. they have, usually giving nothing in return 18. used to say that everyone was very emotional about something 19. to stop supplying water; to be all used so that none is left 20. to get as much money, information, etc. out of somebody as you can khô

dub

verb [/dʌb/] 1. to give somebody/something a particular name, often in a humorous or critical way -> The media dubbed anorexia ‘the slimming disease’. 2. to replace the original speech in a film or television programme with words in another language -> an American movie dubbed into Italian 3. to make a piece of music by mixing sounds from different recordings lồng tiếng

dull

adjective [/dʌl/] 1. not interesting or exciting -> I always found history as dull as ditchwater. 2. not bright or shiny -> Life in a small town could be deadly dull. 3. not bright, with a lot of clouds 4. not clear or loud 5. not very severe, but continuous 6. slow in understanding 7. not busy; slow 8. it is not healthy to spend all your time working; you need to relax too 9. extremely boring đần độn

duty

noun [/ˈduːti/] 1. something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility -> It is my duty to report it to the police. 2. the work that is your job -> Report for duty at 8 a.m. 3. tasks that are part of your job -> I spend a lot of time on administrative duties. 4. a tax that you pay on things that you buy, especially those that you bring into a country -> customs/excise/import duties 5. to a higher standard or level than is required for a job or task 6. something that you feel you must do; a responsibility which cannot be ignored 7. to perform two roles or functions at the same time 8. while doing a job 9. working/not working at a particular time nhiệm vụ

each

adverb [/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 mỗi

early

adjective [/ˈɜːrli/] 1. near the beginning of a period of time, an event etc. -> the early morning 2. arriving, or done before the usual, expected or planned time -> You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. 3. belonging to the beginning of a period of history or a cultural movement -> The gallery has an unrivalled collection of early twentieth-century art. 4. as soon as possible 5. very early in the morning 6. a person who gets up, arrives, etc. very early 7. the person who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them 8. at an early stage, especially in a game or competition 9. the period of time very early in the morning, soon after midnight 10. used to say that it is too soon to be sure how a situation will develop sớm

earnings

noun [/ˈɜːrnɪŋz/] 1. the money that you earn for the work that you do -> a rise in average earnings 2. the profit that a company makes -> The company's earnings per share have fallen to 29p. thu nhập

earth

noun [/ɜːrθ/] 1. the world; the planet that we live on -> the planet Earth 2. land; the hard surface of the world that is not the sea or the sky; the ground -> After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. 3. the substance that plants grow in -> a clod/mound of earth 4. the hole under the ground where an animal, especially a fox, lives 5. a wire that connects an electric circuit with the ground and makes it safe 6. to be, feel, look, taste, etc. very bad 7. to charge, etc. a lot of money 8. to return, or to make somebody return, to a normal way of thinking or behaving after a time when you/they have been very excited, not very practical, etc. 9. to disappear completely 10. to hide, especially to escape from somebody 11. to do everything possible, even if it is difficult, in order to get or achieve something 12. used to emphasize the question you are asking when you are surprised or angry or cannot think of an obvious answer 13. to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve something 14. used after negative nouns or pronouns to emphasize what you are saying 15. to make promises that will be impossible to keep 16. to find somebody/something after looking hard for a long time 17. a very good and honest person that you can always depend on 18. to destroy or remove somebody/something completely trái đất

eastern

adjective [/ˈiːstərn/] 1. located in the east or facing east -> eastern Spain 2. connected with the part of the world that is to the east of Europe -> Eastern culture/cookery phương Đông

easy

adjective [/ˈiːzi/] 1. not difficult; done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems -> an easy way to make bread 2. comfortable, relaxed and not worried -> He has not had an easy life. 3. open to attack; not able to defend yourself -> She's an easy target for their criticisms. 4. pleasant and friendly -> He had an easy manner. 5. an offensive way to describe somebody, most often a woman, who you disapprove of because you think they are willing to have sex with many different people 6. very easy or very easily 7. a person that you can easily persuade to do something, especially to give you money 8. a person who seems easy to defeat or cheat 9. money that you get without having to work very hard for it 10. pleasant to listen to or look at 11. a choice that is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc. 12. informal; relaxed 13. to not experience difficulties when you are doing something; to make things easy for somebody 14. to have no difficulties or problems 15. used to say that you do not have a strong opinion when somebody has offered you a choice 16. willing to have sex with anyone 17. enjoying a comfortable way of life with plenty of money 18. to end a difficult situation by choosing the simplest solution even if it is not the best one 19. close to something dễ

eat

verb [/iːt/] 1. to put food in your mouth, bite it and swallow it -> I was too nervous to eat. 2. to have a meal -> Where shall we eat tonight? 3. a situation in business, politics, etc. where there is a lot of competition and people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed -> I was being eaten alive by mosquitoes. 4. to criticize or punish somebody severely because you are extremely angry with them 5. to defeat somebody completely in an argument, a competition, etc. 6. to bite somebody many times 7. to accept bad treatment and being made to feel small or stupid 8. said to encourage somebody to enjoy life now, while they can, and not to think of the future 9. used to compare two things and say that one of them is better 10. to feel very unhappy, especially because you want somebody/something you cannot have 11. to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake that you made 12. to eat a lot 13. to trust somebody and be willing to do what they say 14. to eat a lot of somebody else’s food 15. to admit that what you said was wrong 16. to have the advantages of something without its disadvantages; to have both things that are available 17. used to say that you are very hungry 18. used to say that you think something is very unlikely to happen 19. very pleased with yourself 20. used to ask what somebody is annoyed or worried about ăn

educated

adjective [/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/] 1. having had the kind of education mentioned; having been to the school, college or university mentioned -> privately educated children 2. having had a high standard of education; showing a high standard of education -> He seemed intelligent and well educated. 3. a guess that is based on some degree of knowledge, and is therefore likely to be correct có học thức

effect

noun [/ɪˈfekt/] 1. a change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; a result -> the beneficial effects of exercise 2. a particular look, sound or impression that somebody, such as an artist or a writer, wants to create -> The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. 3. lights, sounds, special scenery, computer images, etc. used in a play or film, especially in order to show things that do not normally exist or happen -> The production relied too much on spectacular effects. 4. your personal possessions -> The insurance policy covers all baggage and personal effects. 5. to cause something to come into use 6. to come into use; to begin to apply 7. used when you are stating what the facts of a situation are 8. in use 9. to start to produce the results that are intended 10. to come into use; to begin to apply 11. used to show that you are giving the general meaning of what somebody has said or written rather than the exact words 12. producing a good, successful, dramatic, etc. result or impression 13. not producing the result you intend or hope for 14. starting from… 15. starting now tác dụng

effective

adjective [/ɪˈfektɪv/] 1. producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result -> Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. 2. in reality, although not officially intended -> the effective, if not the actual, leader of the party 3. coming into use -> The new speed limit on this road becomes effective from 1 June. hiệu quả

efficiently

adverb [/ɪˈfɪʃntli/] 1. in a good and careful way, with no waste of time, money or energy -> a very efficiently organized event hiệu quả

either

adverb [/ˈiːðər/] 1. used after negative phrases to state that a feeling or situation is similar to one already mentioned -> Pete can't go and I can't either. 2. used to show a choice of two things -> Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. 3. used to add extra information to a statement -> I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. hoặc

elderly

adjective [/ˈeldərli/] 1. used as a polite word for ‘old’ -> an elderly man/woman/lady 2. people who are old -> Children and the elderly are those most at risk from the infection. người già

element

noun [/ˈelɪmənt/] 1. a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains -> She's really in her element at parties. 2. a small amount of a quality or feeling -> There are three important elements to consider. 3. a simple chemical substance that consists of atoms of only one type and cannot be split by chemical means into a simpler substance. Gold, oxygen and carbon are all elements. -> We need to preserve the element of surprise. 4. one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of 5. the weather, especially bad weather 6. the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first 7. a group of people who form a part of a larger group or society 8. a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal 9. the part of a piece of electrical equipment that gives out heat 10. doing what you are good at and enjoy 11. in a situation that you are not used to and that makes you feel uncomfortable yếu tố

elephant

noun [/ˈelɪfənt/] 1. a very large animal with thick grey skin, large ears, two curved outer teeth called tusks and a long nose called a trunk. There are two types of elephant, the African and the Asian. -> herds of elephants 2. a problem or question that everyone knows about but does not mention because it is easier not to discuss it con voi

eleven

number [/ɪˈlevn/] 1. 11 -> There are only eleven of these rare animals left. 2. a team of eleven players for football (soccer), cricket or hockey -> She was chosen for the first eleven. mười một

elsewhere

adverb [/ˌelsˈwer/] 1. in, at or to another place or other places -> Dissatisfied customers will look elsewhere. nơi khác

embark

verb [/ɪmˈbɑːrk/] 1. to get onto a ship or plane; to put somebody/something onto a ship or plane -> We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked. tham gia

embarrassed

adjective [/ɪmˈbærəst/] 1. shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation -> I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! 2. not having any money; in a difficult financial situation lúng túng

embarrassing

adjective [/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/] 1. making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed -> an embarrassing moment/situation 2. causing somebody to look stupid, dishonest, etc. -> This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. xấu hổ

embarrassment

noun [/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/] 1. shy, uncomfortable or guilty feelings; a feeling of being embarrassed -> I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. 2. a situation that causes problems for somebody -> Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. 3. a person who causes problems for another person or other people and makes them feel embarrassed -> Poor Lucy! He's such an embarrassment to her. 4. so many good things that it is difficult to choose just one sự lúng túng

embody

verb [/ɪmˈbɑːdi/] 1. to express or represent an idea or a quality -> a politician who embodied the hopes of black youth 2. to include or contain something -> This model embodies many new features. hiện thân

emphasis

noun [/ˈemfəsɪs/] 1. special importance that is given to something -> Since the elections there has been a greater emphasis on education. 2. the extra force given to a word or phrase when spoken, especially in order to show that it is important; a way of writing a word (for example drawing a line below it) to show that it is important -> You're placing the emphasis on the wrong syllable. sự nhấn mạnh

employee

noun [/ɪmˈplɔɪiː/] 1. a person who is paid to work for somebody -> The firm has over 500 employees. người lao động

empty

adjective [/ˈempti/] 1. with no people or things inside -> an empty box/glass/bottle 2. with no meaning; not meaning what is said -> empty words 3. unhappy because life does not seem to have a purpose, usually after something sad has happened -> Three months after his death, she still felt empty. 4. without a quality that you would expect to be there -> words that were empty of meaning 5. used to refer to the attitude of somebody who always looks at the bad things in a situation rather than the good ones trống

empty

verb [/ˈempti/] 1. to remove everything that is in a container, etc. -> She emptied the bins, washed the glasses and went to bed. 2. to become empty -> The streets soon emptied when the rain started. 3. to take out the contents of something and put them somewhere else -> He stepped outside to empty the trash. 4. to make sure that everyone leaves a room, building, etc. -> Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. 5. to flow or move out from one place to another -> The Rhine empties into the North Sea. trống

encounter

noun [/ɪnˈkaʊntər/] 1. a meeting, especially one that is sudden, unexpected or violent -> a chance encounter 2. a sports match against a particular player or team -> She has beaten her opponent in all of their previous encounters. 3. an incident in which police shoot dead a suspected criminal -> The two gangsters were later killed in a police encounter. bắt gặp

encounter

verb [/ɪnˈkaʊntər/] 1. to experience something, especially something unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do something else -> We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. 2. to meet somebody, or discover or experience something, especially somebody/something new, unusual or unexpected -> She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. bắt gặp

encouraging

adjective [/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/] 1. that gives somebody support, courage or hope -> This month's unemployment figures are not very encouraging. đáng khích lệ

end

verb [/end/] 1. to finish; to reach a point and go no further; to make something finish -> At last the war ended. 2. to spend the last part of your life in a particular state or place 3. if you say that something will end in tears, you are warning somebody that what they are doing will have an unhappy or unpleasant result 4. to kill yourself 5. used to emphasize how large, important, exciting, etc. you think something is kết thúc

endeavour

noun [/ɪnˈdevər/] 1. an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult -> There have been great advances in the field of scientific endeavour. nỗ lực

ending

noun [/ˈendɪŋ/] 1. the last part of a story, film, etc. -> His stories usually have a happy ending. 2. the act of finishing something; the last part of something -> Today is the anniversary of the ending of the Pacific War. 3. the last part of a word, that is added to a main part -> verb endings kết thúc

endless

adjective [/ˈendləs/] 1. very large in size or amount and seeming to have no end -> endless patience 2. continuing for a long time and seeming to have no end -> an endless round of parties and visits 3. having the ends joined together so it forms one piece -> an endless loop of tape bất tận

endure

verb [/ɪnˈdʊr/] 1. to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up -> They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial. 2. to continue to exist for a long time -> a success that will endure chịu đựng

enemy

noun [/ˈenəmi/] 1. a person who hates somebody or who acts or speaks against somebody/something -> She didn't have an enemy in the world. 2. a country or group that you are fighting a war against; the soldiers, etc. of this country or group -> The enemy was/were forced to retreat. 3. anything that harms something or prevents it from being successful -> Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. 4. to be the cause of your own problems kẻ thù

enforcement

noun [/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/] 1. the act of making people obey a particular law or rule -> strict enforcement of regulations thực thi

engage

verb [/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/] 1. to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest -> It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. 2. to employ a person, company, etc. to do a particular job -> She has already engaged a lawyer. 3. to become involved with and try to understand something/somebody -> She has the ability to engage with young minds. 4. to begin fighting with somebody -> He ordered his men to engage the enemy. 5. when a part of a machine engages, or when you engage it, it fits together with another part of the machine and the machine begins to work -> The cogwheels are not engaging. đính hôn

enough

adverb [/ɪˈnʌf/] 1. to the necessary degree -> I hadn't trained enough for the game. 2. to an acceptable degree, but not to a very great degree -> He seemed pleasant enough to me. 3. to a degree that you do not wish to get any greater -> I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. 4. to be strong or brave enough 5. used to show that something is surprising 6. used to say that an idea or suggestion seems reasonable 7. to achieve all that is wanted 8. quite probably 9. used to say that something is so nearly true that the difference does not matter 10. certainly; in a way that cannot be denied 11. used to say that something happened as expected đủ

enough

pronoun [/ɪˈnʌf/] 1. as many or as much as somebody needs or wants -> Six bottles should be enough. 2. used to say that something is annoying or boring and that you want it to stop 3. used when you think that something should not continue any longer 4. used to say that you understand a situation and there is no need to say any more 5. used when something/somebody is annoying you and you no longer want to do, have or see it or them đủ

enquire

verb [/ɪnˈkwaɪər/] 1. to ask somebody for some information -> I called the garage to enquire about progress on the repairs. hỏi thăm

enquiry

noun [/ˈɪnkwəri/] 1. an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something -> a murder enquiry 2. a request for information about somebody/something; a question about somebody/something -> enquiries from prospective students about courses 3. the act of asking questions or collecting information about somebody/something -> scientific enquiry 4. a place where you can get information -> Ask at enquiries to see if your bag has been handed in. cuộc điều tra

ensue

verb [/ɪnˈsuː/] 1. to happen after or as a result of another event -> An argument ensued. xảy ra sau đó

entertaining

adjective [/ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/] 1. that you enjoy watching, listening to, doing or experiencing -> an entertaining speech/evening giải trí

enthusiastic

adjective [/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/] 1. feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something -> an enthusiastic supporter nhiệt tình

entire

adjective [/ɪnˈtaɪər/] 1. including everything, everyone or every part -> The entire village was destroyed. toàn bộ

envelope

noun [/ˈenvələʊp/] 1. a flat paper container used for sending letters in, with a part that you stick down to close it -> Writing paper and envelopes are provided in your room. 2. a flat container made of plastic for keeping papers in -> Each item was tagged and sealed in a plastic envelope. 3. used to talk about planning or calculating something in a way that is not detailed, exact or complete 4. to go beyond the limits of what is allowed or thought to be possible phong bì

equal

adjective [/ˈiːkwəl/] 1. the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as something else -> There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. 2. having the same rights or being treated the same as other people, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered -> I believe everyone is born equal. 3. giving people the same rights and opportunities, without differences such as race, religion or sex being considered -> equal rights/pay 4. having the necessary strength, courage and ability to deal with something successfully -> I hope that he proves equal to the challenge. 5. if the conditions stay the same; if other conditions are the same 6. having the same advantages and disadvantages as somebody else 7. although the members of a society, group, etc. appear to be equal, some, in fact, get better treatment than others bình đẳng

equal

verb [/ˈiːkwəl/] 1. to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as something else -> 2x plus y equals 7 (= 2x+y=7) 2. to be as good as something else or do something to the same standard as somebody else -> This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. 3. to lead to or result in something -> Cooperation equals success. bình đẳng

equivalent

adjective [/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/] 1. equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, etc. -> 250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces tương đương

erect

verb [/ɪˈrekt/] 1. to build something -> The church was erected in 1582. 2. to put something in position so that it stands upright -> Police had to erect barriers to keep crowds back. 3. to create or establish something -> to erect trade barriers dựng lên

escape

verb [/ɪˈskeɪp/] 1. to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave -> Two prisoners have escaped. 2. to get away from or avoid something unpleasant or dangerous -> Although he had no idea what life there would be like, he had to take the chance to escape. 3. to be forgotten or not noticed -> Her name escapes me (= I can't remember it). 4. to get out of a container, especially through a hole -> Put a lid on to prevent heat escaping. 5. to come out from your mouth without you intending it to -> A groan escaped her lips. 6. to try to prevent or avoid loss or damage when it is already too late to do so bỏ trốn

essential

adjective [/ɪˈsenʃl/] 1. completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity -> an essential part/feature of something 2. connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of somebody/something -> The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. thiết yếu

estate

noun [/ɪˈsteɪt/] 1. an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it -> She lives in a tower block on an estate in London. 2. a large area of land, usually in the country, that is owned by one person or family -> a 3 000-acre estate 3. all the money and property that a person owns, especially everything that is left when they die -> Her estate was left to her daughter. 4. a car with a lot of space behind the back seats and a door at the back for loading large items tài sản

ethical

adjective [/ˈeθɪkl/] 1. connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong -> ethical issues/standards/questions/dilemmas 2. morally correct or acceptable -> Is it ethical to keep animals in zoos? đạo đức

evident

adjective [/ˈevɪdənt/] 1. clear; easily seen -> The orchestra played with evident enjoyment. hiển nhiên

evil

noun [/ˈiːvl/] 1. a force that causes bad things to happen; morally bad behaviour -> the eternal struggle between good and evil 2. a bad or harmful thing; the bad effect of something -> the evils of drugs/alcohol 3. the less unpleasant of two unpleasant choices 4. a thing that is bad or that you do not like but that you must accept for a particular reason độc ác

evolve

verb [/ɪˈvɑːlv/] 1. to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop something in this way -> The idea evolved from a drawing I discovered in the attic. 2. to develop over time, often many generations, into forms that are better adapted to survive changes in their environment -> The three species evolved from a single ancestor. tiến hóa

examine

verb [/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/] 1. to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully -> This study sets out to examine in detail the possible effects of climate change. 2. to look at somebody/something closely, to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem -> The doctor examined her carefully but could find nothing wrong. 3. to give somebody a test to see how much they know about a subject or what they can do -> The students will be examined in all subjects at the end of term. 4. to ask somebody questions formally, especially in court -> The prosecution examined 20 witnesses. 5. to be crazy nghiên cứu

except

conjunction [/ɪkˈsept/] 1. used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true -> I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ngoại trừ

except

preposition [/ɪkˈsept/] 1. used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true -> We work every day except Sunday. ngoại trừ

exception

noun [/ɪkˈsepʃn/] 1. a person or thing that is not included in a general statement -> Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. 2. a thing that does not follow a rule -> Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). 3. people say that something is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating something that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general 4. to allow somebody not to follow the usual rule on one occasion or for one particular reason 5. to object strongly to something; to be angry about something 6. except; not including 7. used to emphasize that the statement you are making is always true and everyone or everything is included ngoại lệ

excitement

noun [/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/] 1. the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm -> The news caused great excitement among her friends. 2. something that you find exciting -> The new job was not without its excitements. 3. the state of feeling sexual desire sự phấn khích

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