Part 3 Flashcards by Dat Bui

lesser

adjective
[/ˈlesər/]
1. not as great in size, amount or importance as something/somebody else
-> people of lesser importance
2. used in the names of some types of animals, birds and plants that are smaller than similar kinds
-> a lesser black-backed gull
3. the less unpleasant of two unpleasant choices

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liberal

adjective
[/ˈlɪbərəl/]
1. willing to understand and respect other people’s behaviour, opinions, etc., especially when they are different from your own; believing people should be able to choose how they behave
2. having or relating to political and social beliefs that support individual freedom and rights, democracy and free enterprise (= businesses competing against each other with little government control)
-> liberal attitudes/views/opinions
3. following or supporting political policies that encourage social change and support the sharing of wealth more equally
-> Even in famously liberal New York her views were considered too radical.
4. connected with the British Liberal Party in the past, or a Liberal Party in another country
5. generous; given in large amounts
6. a liberal education is about increasing somebody’s general knowledge and experience rather than particular skills
7. not completely accurate or exact

tự do

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library

noun
[/ˈlaɪbreri/]
1. a building in which collections of books, newspapers, etc. and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for people to read, study or borrow
-> a public/university/school library
2. a collection of books, newspapers, films, recorded music, etc. held in a library or stored in digital form
-> a music/photo library
3. a room in a large house where most of the books are kept
4. a personal collection of books, music recordings, etc.
-> a new edition to add to your library
5. a series of books, recordings, etc. produced by the same company and similar in appearance
-> a library of children’s classics

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license

verb
[/ˈlaɪsns/]
1. to give somebody official permission to do, own, or use something
-> The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US.

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lifestyle

noun
[/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/]
1. the way in which a person or a group of people lives and works
-> Many people are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle these days.

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lifetime

noun
[/ˈlaɪftaɪm/]
1. the length of time that somebody lives or that something lasts
-> a lifetime of experience
2. a wonderful opportunity, etc. that you are not likely to get again
3. used to describe something special that is not likely to happen to you again

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light

noun
[/laɪt/]
1. the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
-> The police were left to do the job according to their lights.
2. a particular type of light with its own colour or qualities
-> bright/dim light
3. a thing that produces light, especially an electric light
-> A cold, grey light crept under the curtains.
4. an expression in somebody’s eyes that shows what they are thinking or feeling
5. light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones
6. a match or device with which you can light a cigarette
7. a window or an opening to allow light in
8. according to the standards that somebody sets for himself or herself
9. to be between somebody and a source of light
10. to go to sleep very quickly
11. to be pleasant, friendly and polite
12. to be fun and easy to deal with
13. the excitement of city life
14. to make new information known to people
15. to make a problem, etc. easier to understand
16. to become known to people
17. to not let people know that you are good at something
18. when you have had time to think calmly about something; in the morning when things are clearer
19. if you see something or put something in a good, bad, etc. light, it seems good, bad, etc.
20. after considering something
21. to fail to stop at a red traffic light
22. something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation
23. somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something
24. the person somebody loves more than any other
25. used to describe somebody who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention
26. to finally understand or accept something, especially something obvious
27. to begin to believe in a religion
28. to begin to exist or to become publicly known about
29. to make something start burning

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light

verb
[/laɪt/]
1. to make something start to burn
2. to start to burn
-> She lit a candle.
3. to give light to something or to a place
-> The fire wouldn’t light.
4. to guide somebody with a light

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limit

noun
[/ˈlɪmɪt/]
1. the greatest or smallest amount of something that is allowed
-> They imposed a strict spending limit.
2. a point at which something stops being possible or existing
-> She knew the limits of her power.
3. the furthest edge of an area or a place
-> We were reaching the limits of civilization.
4. to be extremely annoying
5. to attempt to go beyond what is allowed or thought to be possible
6. there is no limit to what somebody can achieve, earn, do, etc.
7. to some extent
8. without a point at which something has to stop

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linear

adjective
[/ˈlɪniər/]
1. of or in lines
-> In his art he broke the laws of scientific linear perspective.
2. going from one thing to another in a single series of stages
-> Students do not always progress in a linear fashion.
3. of length
-> linear measurement (= for example metres, feet, etc.)
4. able to be represented by a straight line on a graph
-> linear equations
5. broadcast and watched at regular times according to a schedule
-> People are watching linear TV much less these days, preferring on-demand platforms like Netflix.

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lion

noun
[/ˈlaɪən/]
1. a large, powerful animal of the cat family that hunts in groups and lives in parts of Africa and southern Asia. Lions have yellow-brown fur and the male has a mane (= long, thick hair round its neck).
-> The lion shook its mane and roared.
2. a difficult situation in which you have to face a person or people who are unfriendly or aggressive towards you
3. the largest or best part of something when it is divided
4. to go to see an important or powerful person to tell them that you disagree with them, that you want something, etc.

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lip

noun
[/lɪp/]
1. either of the two soft edges at the opening to the mouth
-> The assistant pursed her lips.
2. having the type of lips mentioned
-> thin-lipped
3. the edge of a container or a hollow place in the ground
-> He ran his finger around the lip of the cup.
4. words spoken to somebody that are rude and show a lack of respect for that person
-> Don’t let him give you any lip!
5. to stop yourself from saying something or from showing an emotion
6. to move your tongue over your lips, especially before eating something good
7. to show that you are excited about something and want it to happen soon
8. used to say that you will not repeat somebody’s secret to other people
9. if words do not pass your lips, you say nothing
10. if food or drink does not pass your lips, you eat or drink nothing
11. if something is on everyone’s lips, they are all talking about it
12. used to tell somebody to listen carefully to what you are saying
13. to move your lips, apart noisily, especially before eating something good
14. to show that you are excited about something and want it to happen soon
15. to keep calm and hide your feelings when you are in pain or in a difficult situation
16. nothing is completely certain until it really happens because things can easily go wrong

môi

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liquid

adjective
[/ˈlɪkwɪd/]
1. in the form of a liquid; not a solid or a gas
-> liquid nitrogen
2. in cash, or that can easily be changed into cash
-> liquid assets
3. clear, like water
-> liquid blue eyes
4. clear, pure and flowing
-> the liquid song of a blackbird

chất lỏng

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literary

adjective
[/ˈlɪtəreri/]
1. connected with literature
-> literary criticism/theory
2. suitable for or typical of a work of literature
-> It was Chaucer who really turned English into a literary language.
3. liking literature very much; studying or writing literature
-> a literary man

văn chương

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litre

noun
[/ˈliːtər/]
1. a unit for measuring volume, equal to 1.76 British pints or 2.11 American pints
-> 3 litres of water

lít

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litter

noun
[/ˈlɪtər/]
1. small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place
-> There will be fines for people who drop litter.
2. a number of things that are lying in an untidy way
-> The floor was covered with a litter of newspapers, clothes and empty cups.
3. a dry substance that is put in a shallow open box for pets, especially cats, to use as a toilet when they are indoors
-> cat litter
4. a number of baby animals that one mother gives birth to at the same time
-> a litter of puppies
5. the substance, especially straw, that is used for farm animals to sleep on
6. a kind of chair or bed that was used in the past for carrying important people

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little

determiner
[/ˈlɪtl/]
1. used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a small amount’, ‘some’
-> a little milk/sugar/tea
2. used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘not much’
-> There was little doubt in my mind.
3. slowly; gradually

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load

verb
[/ləʊd/]
1. to put a large quantity of things or people onto or into something
-> He has always felt that the dice were loaded against him in life.
2. to receive a load
-> We loaded the car in ten minutes.
3. to give somebody a lot of things, especially things they have to carry
-> The ship was still loading.
4. to put something into a weapon, camera or other piece of equipment so that it can be used
-> They loaded her with gifts.
5. to put data or a program into the memory of a computer, usually from local disk storage
6. to put somebody at an unfair disadvantage/advantage

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logic

noun
[/ˈlɑːdʒɪk/]
1. a way of thinking or explaining something
-> I fail to see the logic behind his argument.
2. sensible reasons for doing something
-> Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic.
3. the science of thinking about or explaining the reason for something using formal methods
-> the rules of logic
4. a system or set of principles used in preparing a computer or electronic device to perform a particular task

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logical

adjective
[/ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/]
1. seeming natural, reasonable or sensible
-> It was a logical conclusion from the child’s point of view.
2. following or able to follow the rules of logic in which ideas or facts are based on other true ideas or facts
-> a logical argument

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long-term

adjective
[/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/]
1. lasting or having an effect over a long period of time
-> Our long-term goal is to lower operating costs by 10 per cent.

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loop

noun
[/luːp/]
1. a shape like a curve or circle made by a line curving right round
-> The road went in a huge loop around the lake.
2. a piece of rope, wire, etc. in the shape of a curve or circle
-> He tied a loop of rope around his arm.
3. a long, narrow piece of film or tape on which the pictures and sound are repeated continuously
-> The film is on a loop.
4. a set of instructions that is repeated again and again until a particular condition is satisfied
5. a complete circuit for electrical current
6. a railway line or road that leaves the main track or road and then joins it again
7. the business centre of the US city of Chicago
8. part of a group of people that is dealing with something important; not part of this group
9. to shock or surprise somebody

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lorry

noun
[/ˈlɔːri/]
1. a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road
-> a lorry driver
2. goods that fell off the back of a lorry were probably stolen. People say or accept that they came ‘off the back of a lorry’ to avoid saying or asking where they really came from.

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lose

verb
[/luːz/]
1. to be unable to find something/somebody
-> Then she just lost it and started screaming.
2. to have something/somebody taken away from you, especially as a result of an accident, dying, etc.
-> I’ve lost my keys.
3. to have to give up something; to fail to keep something/somebody
-> He’s lost his job.
4. to no longer have something, or have less of something than you had before, especially as a result of getting older
5. to have less and less of a quality or ability, especially until you no longer have any of it
6. to be defeated; to fail to win a competition, a court case, an argument, etc.; to cause somebody to be defeated
7. to fail to keep something you want or need, especially money; to cause somebody to fail to keep something
8. to fail to get, hear or understand something
9. to be no longer understood by somebody
10. to escape from somebody/something
11. to waste time or an opportunity
12. if a watch or clock loses or loses time, it goes too slowly or becomes a particular amount of time behind the correct time
13. to become unable to control your emotions or behaviour

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loss

noun [/lɔːs/] 1. the state of no longer having something or as much of something; the process that leads to this -> I want to report the loss of a package. 2. money that has been lost by a business or an organization -> The company has announced net losses of $1.5 million. 3. the death of a person -> He is mourning the loss of his wife. 4. the disadvantage that is caused when somebody leaves, or when a useful or valuable object is taken away; a person who causes a disadvantage by leaving -> Her departure is a big loss to the school. 5. a failure to win a contest -> Brazil’s 2–1 loss to Argentina 6. not knowing what to say or do 7. in a way that loses you money 8. used to say that if somebody chooses not to do something, they will not obtain a benefit they could have had 9. to stop doing something that is not successful before the situation becomes even worse 10. the state of being less respected by other people or looking stupid because of something you have done sự mất mát

lottery

noun [/ˈlɑːtəri/] 1. a way of raising money for a government, charity, etc. by selling tickets that have different numbers on them that people have chosen. Numbers are then chosen by chance and the people who have those numbers on their tickets win prizes. -> the national/state lottery 2. a situation whose success or result is based on luck rather than on effort or careful organization -> Some people think that marriage is a lottery. vé số

loud

adjective [/laʊd/] 1. making a lot of noise -> loud laughter 2. strongly expressed -> There were loud protests from the food and drink industry. 3. talking very loudly, too much and in a way that is annoying 4. too bright and not showing good taste -> He wore a loud checked jacket and a green tie. ồn ào

loyal

adjective [/ˈlɔɪəl/] 1. remaining constant in your support of somebody/something -> a loyal friend/supporter trung thành

lung

noun [/lʌŋ/] 1. either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing -> Her father died of lung cancer. phổi

lyric

noun [/ˈlɪrɪk/] 1. the words of a popular song -> music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hart 2. a lyric poem lời bài hát

magnificent

adjective [/mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/] 1. extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise -> The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building. tráng lệ

maintenance

noun [/ˈmeɪntənəns/] 1. the act of keeping something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly -> The school pays for heating and the maintenance of the buildings. 2. the act of making a state or situation continue -> the maintenance of international peace 3. the money needed for somebody's living expenses; the act of providing this money -> Most students need to take out loans for maintenance as well as tuition fees. 4. money that somebody must pay regularly to their former wife, husband or partner, especially when they have had children together -> He has to pay maintenance to his ex-wife. BẢO TRÌ

make-up

noun [/ˈmeɪk ʌp/] 1. coloured substances used on the skin to make yourself look more attractive or to change your appearance -> eye make-up 2. the different qualities that combine to form somebody’s character or being -> Jealousy is not part of his make-up. 3. the different things, people, etc. that combine to form something; the way in which they combine -> the make-up of a TV audience 4. a special exam taken by students who missed or failed an earlier one trang điểm

manipulation

noun [/məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/] 1. behaviour that controls or influences somebody/something, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it -> Advertising like this is a cynical manipulation of the elderly. 2. the control or use of something in a way that shows skill -> data manipulation 3. the skill or act of moving a person's bones or joints into the correct position -> manipulation of the bones of the back thao tác

manner

noun [/ˈmænər/] 1. behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture -> to have good/bad manners 2. the way that something is done or happens -> She answered in a businesslike manner. 3. the way that somebody behaves towards other people -> to have an aggressive/a friendly/a relaxed manner 4. the habits and customs of a particular group of people -> the social morals and manners of the seventeenth century 5. many different types of people or things 6. in a style that is typical of somebody/something 7. if you think about it in a particular way; true in some but not all ways 8. as if something is natural for you and you have done it many times in the past 9. what kind of… thái độ

manufacture

verb [/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/] 1. to make goods in large quantities, using machines -> manufactured goods 2. to invent a story, an excuse, etc. -> a news story manufactured by an unscrupulous journalist 3. to produce a substance -> Vitamins cannot be manufactured by our bodies. sản xuất

many

determiner [/ˈmeni/] 1. used with plural nouns and verbs, especially in negative sentences or in more formal English, to mean ‘a large number of’. Also used in questions to ask about the size of a number, and with ‘as’, ‘so’ and ‘too’. -> We don't have very many copies left. 2. used with a plural verb to mean ‘most people’ -> a government which improves conditions for the many 3. used with a singular noun and verb to mean ‘a large number of’ -> Many a good man has been destroyed by drink. 4. used to show surprise that the number of people or things involved is so large 5. to be slightly drunk 6. used to show that something happens often nhiều

marginal

adjective [/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnl/] 1. small and not important -> a marginal improvement in weather conditions 2. relating to or resulting from small changes -> All three companies reported marginal revenue growth. 3. not part of a main or important group or situation -> marginal groups in society 4. won or lost by a very small number of votes and therefore very important or interesting as evidence of public opinion -> a marginal seat/constituency 5. written in the margin of a page -> marginal notes/comments 6. that cannot produce enough good crops to make a profit cận biên

market

noun [/ˈmɑːrkɪt/] 1. an occasion when people buy and sell goods; the open area or building where they meet to do this -> a fruit/flower/fish market 2. business or trade, or the amount of trade in a particular type of goods -> the world market in coffee 3. a particular area, country or section of the population that might buy goods -> exporters who want to access the Japanese market 4. the number of people who want to buy something -> a growing/declining market for second-hand cars 5. people who buy and sell goods in competition with each other -> The market will decide if the TV station has any future. 6. the business of buying and selling shares in companies and the place where this happens; a stock exchange -> the futures market 7. a situation in which there is a lot of a particular item for sale, so that prices are low and people buying have a choice 8. interested in buying something 9. available for people to buy 10. available to buy without any limits 11. to buy and sell stocks and shares in order to make a profit 12. to charge such a high price for your goods, services, etc. that nobody wants to buy them 13. a situation in which people selling something have an advantage, because there is not a lot of a particular item for sale, and prices can be kept high 14. to stop something from being sold chợ

mass

noun [/mæs/] 1. a large amount of a substance that does not have a definite shape or form -> She saw a large dark mass in the water. 2. a large amount or quantity of something -> a mass of blonde hair 3. a large number of people or things grouped together, often in a confused way -> I struggled through the mass of people to the exit. 4. a large number or amount of something -> There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. 5. the ordinary people in society who are not leaders or who are considered to be not very well educated -> government attempts to suppress dissatisfaction among the masses 6. the most; the majority -> The reforms are unpopular with the mass of teachers and parents. 7. the quantity of material that something contains -> calculating the mass of a planet 8. to be full of or covered with something khối

massacre

noun [/ˈmæsəkər/] 1. the killing of a large number of people especially in a cruel way -> the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 2. a very big defeat in a game or competition -> The game was a 10–0 massacre for our team. tàn sát

mature

adjective [/məˈtʃʊr/] 1. behaving in a sensible way, like an adult 2. fully grown and developed -> Jane is very mature for her age. 3. developed over a period of time to produce a strong, rich taste 4. used as a polite or humorous way of saying that somebody is no longer young 5. created late in an artist’s life and showing great understanding and skill 6. ready to be paid 7. after thinking about something carefully and for a long time trưởng thành

maximize

verb [/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/] 1. to increase something as much as possible -> to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits 2. to make the best use of something -> to maximize opportunities/resources tối đa hóa

maximum

noun [/ˈmæksɪməm/] 1. the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed -> a maximum of 30 children in a class tối đa

may

noun [/meɪ/] 1. the fifth month of the year, between April and June -> She was born in May. có thể

may

modal verb [/meɪ/] 1. used to say that something is possible -> That may or may not be true. 2. used to ask for or give permission -> May I come in? 3. used when admitting that something is true before introducing another point, argument, etc. -> They may be well-meaning, but they are wrong. 4. used as a polite way of making a comment, asking a question, etc. -> You look lovely, if I may say so. 5. used to express wishes and hopes -> May she rest in peace. 6. used to say what the purpose of something is -> There is a need for more resources so that all children may have a decent education. 7. despite that 8. used to say that something seems the best thing to do in the situation that you are in, although you may not really want to do it 9. used to say that there is no real difference between two things that you might do có thể

maybe

adverb [/ˈmeɪbi/] 1. used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number -> Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't. 2. used when making a suggestion -> I thought maybe we could go together. 3. used when replying to a question or an idea, especially when you are not sure whether to agree or disagree -> ‘I think he should resign.’ ‘Maybe.’ Có lẽ

meantime

noun [/ˈmiːntaɪm/] 1. for a short period of time but not permanently -> I'm changing my email address but for the meantime you can use the old one. 2. in the period of time between two times or two events trong lúc đó

medicine

noun [/ˈmedɪsn/] 1. the study and treatment of diseases and injuries -> advances in modern medicine 2. a substance that you take in order to cure an illness, especially a liquid that you drink or swallow -> Did you take your medicine? 3. the best way of improving a situation, especially of making you feel happier 4. the same bad treatment that you have given to others thuốc

medieval

adjective [/ˌmediˈiːvl/] 1. connected with the Middle Ages (about AD 1000 to AD 1450) -> medieval architecture/castles/manuscripts thời trung cổ

medium

noun [/ˈmiːdiəm/] 1. a way of communicating information, etc. to people -> the medium of radio/television 2. something that is used for a particular purpose -> English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). 3. the material used for storing computer files, such as on magnetic tape or discs -> Copy files to and from the device as you would with any other storage medium. 4. the material or the form that an artist, a writer or a musician uses -> the medium of paint/poetry/drama 5. a substance that something exists or grows in or that it travels through -> The bacteria were growing in a sugar medium. 6. a person who claims to be able to communicate with the spirits of dead people 7. something that is in the middle between two choices or two ways of doing something trung bình

memory

noun [/ˈmeməri/] 1. your ability to remember things -> He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. 2. the period of time that a person or group of people is able to remember events -> I have a bad memory for names. 3. a thought of something that you remember from the past -> There hasn’t been peace in the country in my memory. 4. what is remembered about somebody after they have died 5. the part of a computer where information is stored; the amount of space in a computer for storing information 6. if something is etched on your heart, memory, etc. you remember it because it has made a strong impression on you 7. to have a very bad memory; to forget things easily 8. if I remember correctly 9. intended to show respect and remind people of somebody who has died 10. to say or do something that makes somebody remember something ký ức

merely

adverb [/ˈmɪrli/] 1. used meaning ‘only’ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying -> It is not merely a job, but a way of life. chỉ đơn thuần là

message

noun [/ˈmesɪdʒ/] 1. a written or spoken piece of information, etc. that you send to somebody or leave for somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself -> There were no messages for me at the hotel. 2. a piece of information sent in electronic form, for example by email or mobile phone -> an email/a text/an SMS message 3. an important moral, social or political idea that a book, speech, etc. is trying to communicate -> a film with a strong religious message 4. a piece of information that is sent from the brain to a part of the body, or from a part of the body to the brain -> The message arrives in your brain in a fraction of a second. 5. shopping -> to do the messages 6. to understand what somebody is trying to tell you indirectly 7. stating/not stating the official view of the political party or organization you represent tin nhắn

method

noun [/ˈmeθəd/] 1. a particular way of doing something -> Which method is the most effective? 2. the quality of being well planned and organized -> There's very little method in his approach. 3. there is a reason for somebody’s behaviour and it is not as strange or as stupid as it seems phương pháp

midnight

noun [/ˈmɪdnaɪt/] 1. 12 o’clock at night -> She heard the clock strike midnight. 2. a very dark blue colour 3. to study or work until late at night 4. to leave a place suddenly and secretly, especially at night, usually in order to avoid paying money that you owe to somebody nửa đêm

militant

adjective [/ˈmɪlɪtənt/] 1. using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change -> militant groups/leaders dân quân

military

adjective [/ˈmɪləteri/] 1. connected with soldiers or the armed forces -> We may have to take military action. quân đội

minister

noun [/ˈmɪnɪstər/] 1. a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one -> the Minister of Education 2. a trained religious leader in some Christian churches -> a Methodist minister 3. a person, lower in rank than an ambassador, whose job is to represent their government in a foreign country bộ trưởng, mục sư

miracle

noun [/ˈmɪrəkl/] 1. an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God -> the miracle of rising from the grave 2. a lucky thing that happens that you did not expect or think was possible -> an economic miracle 3. a very good example or product of something -> The car is a miracle of engineering. 4. to achieve very good results phép màu

misleading

adjective [/ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/] 1. giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe something that is not true -> misleading information/advertisements gây hiểu lầm

mobile

adjective [/ˈməʊbl/] 1. connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc. -> What's your mobile number? 2. that is not fixed in one place and can be moved easily and quickly -> mobile equipment 3. able to move or travel around easily -> a kitchen especially designed for people who are less mobile 4. able to change your social class, your job or the place where you live easily -> a highly mobile workforce (= people who can move easily from place to place) 5. changing shape or expression easily and often -> His mobile features registered amusement. di động

mobilize

verb [/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/] 1. to work together in order to achieve a particular aim; to organize a group of people to do this -> The unions mobilized thousands of workers in a protest against the cuts. 2. to find and start to use something that is needed for a particular purpose -> They were unable to mobilize the resources they needed. 3. if a country mobilizes its army, or if a country or army mobilizes, it makes itself ready to fight in a war -> The troops were ordered to mobilize. huy động

moderate

adjective [/ˈmɑːdərət/] 1. that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. -> students of moderate ability 2. having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme -> moderate views/policies 3. staying within limits that are considered to be reasonable by most people -> a moderate drinker vừa phải

modest

adjective [/ˈmɑːdɪst/] 1. not very large, expensive, important, etc. -> modest improvements/reforms 2. not talking much about your own abilities or possessions -> She's very modest about her success. 3. shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way -> a modest dress khiêm tốn

modification

noun [/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/] 1. the act or process of changing something in order to improve it or make it more acceptable; a change that is made -> Considerable modification of the existing system is needed. sửa đổi

monitor

verb [/ˈmɑːnɪtər/] 1. to watch and check something over a period of time in order to see how it develops, so that you can make any necessary changes -> Each student's progress is closely monitored. 2. to use technology to watch somebody/something, especially for reasons of security -> A police helicopter will be used to monitor crime hotspots. 3. to listen to phone calls, foreign radio broadcasts, etc. in order to find out information that might be useful -> a police state where every activity is monitored màn hình

mood

noun [/muːd/] 1. the way you are feeling at a particular time -> She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). 2. a period of being angry or impatient -> I wonder why he's in such a mood today. 3. the way a group of people feel about something; the atmosphere in a place or among a group of people -> The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. 4. one of the sets of verb forms or categories of verb use that expresses facts, orders, questions, wishes or conditions -> the indicative/imperative/subjunctive mood tâm trạng

moon

noun [/muːn/] 1. the round object that moves around the earth once every 27½ days and shines at night by light reflected from the sun -> the surface of the moon 2. the moon as it appears in the sky at a particular time -> a crescent moon 3. a natural satellite that moves around a planet other than the earth -> How many moons does Jupiter have? 4. to ask for something that is difficult or impossible to get or achieve 5. a very long time ago 6. very rarely 7. extremely happy and excited 8. to make promises that will be impossible to keep 9. to make promises that will be impossible to keep mặt trăng

moral

adjective [/ˈmɔːrəl/] 1. connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour -> a moral issue/dilemma 2. based on your own sense of what is right and fair, not on legal rights or duties -> moral responsibility/duty/authority 3. following the standards of behaviour considered acceptable and right by most people -> He led a very moral life. 4. able to understand the difference between right and wrong -> Children are not naturally moral beings. 5. to claim that your side of an argument is morally better than your opponents’ side; to argue in a way that makes your side seem morally better có đạo đức

morality

noun [/məˈræləti/] 1. principles relating to right and wrong or good and bad behaviour -> matters of public/private morality 2. the degree to which something is right or wrong, good or bad, etc. according to moral principles -> There is a continuing debate on the morality of abortion. 3. a system of moral principles followed by a particular group of people đạo đức

pronoun [/ˈmeni/] 1. used with plural nouns and verbs, especially in negative sentences or in more formal English, to mean ‘a large number of’. Also used in questions to ask about the size of a number, and with ‘as’, ‘so’ and ‘too’. -> We don't have very many copies left. 2. used with a plural verb to mean ‘most people’ -> a government which improves conditions for the many 3. used with a singular noun and verb to mean ‘a large number of’ -> Many a good man has been destroyed by drink. 4. used to show surprise that the number of people or things involved is so large 5. to be slightly drunk 6. used to show that something happens often hơn

moreover

adverb [/mɔːrˈəʊvər/] 1. used to introduce some new information that adds to or supports what you have said previously -> A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. Hơn thế nữa

morning

noun [/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/] 1. the early part of the day from the time when people wake up until 12 o'clock in the middle of the day or before lunch -> They left for Spain early this morning. 2. the part of the day from midnight to midday -> I didn't get home until two in the morning! 3. in the morning of each day -> I only work mornings. 4. between midnight and midday 5. during the morning of the next day; tomorrow morning 6. the morning after an evening of drinking 7. at all times of the day and night (used to emphasize that something happens very often or that it happens continuously) 8. recently buổi sáng

mosque

noun [/mɑːsk/] 1. a building where Muslims go for prayer -> I used to pray at the local mosque with my father and grandfather. nhà thờ Hồi giáo

motor

adjective [/ˈməʊtər/] 1. having an engine; using the power of an engine -> The street is closed to motor vehicles. 2. connected with vehicles that have engines -> Europe's motor industry faces international competition. 3. connected with movement of the body that is produced by muscles; connected with the nerves that control movement -> uncoordinated motor activity động cơ

motor

noun [/ˈməʊtər/] 1. a device that uses electricity, petrol, etc. to produce movement and makes a machine, a vehicle, a boat, etc. work -> An electric motor is used to pump the water. 2. a source of power, energy or movement -> Consumer spending has been the motor of economic growth. 3. a car -> He uses the motor for local shopping trips. động cơ

motorcycle

noun [/ˈməʊtərsaɪkl/] 1. a road vehicle with two wheels, driven by an engine, with one seat for the driver and often a seat for a passenger behind the driver -> He never learned to ride a motorcycle or to drive a car. xe máy

mount

verb [/maʊnt/] 1. to organize and begin something -> Four soldiers mounted guard over the coffin 2. to increase gradually -> Residents mounted a campaign to fight the plans. 3. to get on a bicycle, horse, etc. in order to ride it 4. to go up something, or up on to something that is raised 5. to fix something into position on something, so that you can use it, look at it or study it 6. to get onto the back of a female animal in order to have sex 7. to watch or protect somebody/something gắn kết

mouse

noun [/maʊs/] 1. a small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail. Mice live in fields, in people’s houses or where food is stored. -> a house mouse 2. a small device that is moved by hand across a surface to control the movement of the cursor on a computer screen -> Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. 3. to play a cruel game with somebody in your power by changing your behaviour very often, so that they become nervous and do not know what to expect 4. people enjoy themselves more and behave with greater freedom when the person in charge of them is not there chuột

move

noun [/muːv/] 1. a change of place or position -> His career as a petroleum engineer has kept him on the move. 2. an act of changing the place where you live or work -> Don't make a move! 3. an act of changing the position of a piece in chess or other games that are played on a board -> In probably the best move of the game, Moseley scored the important try. 4. an action in a sport or game 5. an action that you do or need to do to achieve something 6. a change in ideas, attitudes or behaviour 7. to be travelling from place to place 8. to be moving; to be going somewhere 9. to be very active and busy 10. to dance 11. you tell somebody to get a move on when you want them to hurry 12. to do something before somebody else, for example in order to end an argument or to begin something 13. to begin a journey or a task 14. to do the action that you intend to do or need to do in order to achieve something 15. to try to start a sexual relationship with somebody 16. to try to pass somebody who is in front of you in a race di chuyển

move

verb [/muːv/] 1. to change position or make somebody/something change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt -> If you get your ass in gear, we can make it out of here tonight. 2. to change the place where you live, have your work, etc. -> Don't move—stay perfectly still. 3. to make somebody change from one job, class, etc. to another -> I'm being moved to the New York office. 4. to change the position of a piece 5. to leave, begin something, etc. quickly 6. to change; to change something 7. to make progress in the way or direction mentioned 8. to take action; to do something 9. to cause somebody to have strong feelings, especially of sympathy or of being sad 10. to cause somebody to do something 11. to sell goods; to be sold 12. to suggest something formally so that it can be discussed and decided 13. a rude way of telling somebody to hurry 14. to begin, leave, etc. quickly 15. to cause something to make progress 16. in the future, starting from now 17. to change and develop your ideas, way of working, etc. so that you do what is modern and what is expected 18. a rude way of telling somebody to hurry 19. to do everything you possibly can in order to achieve something 20. to do something more quickly because there is not much time 21. to make a great effort to do something di chuyển

movement

noun [/ˈmuːvmənt/] 1. an act of moving the body or part of the body 2. an act of moving from one place to another or of moving something from one place to another -> hand/eye movements 3. a group of people who share the same ideas or aims -> enemy troop movements 4. a person’s activities over a period of time, especially as watched by somebody else 5. a slow steady change in what people in society do or think 6. progress, especially in a particular task 7. a change in amount 8. any of the main parts that a long piece of music is divided into 9. an act of emptying waste material from the bowels; the waste material that is emptied sự chuyển động

much

determiner [/mʌtʃ/] 1. used with uncountable nouns, especially in negative sentences to mean ‘a large amount of something’, or after ‘how’ to ask about the amount of something. It is also used with ‘as’, ‘so’ and ‘too’. -> I don't have much money with me. 2. the same 3. used to say that something is difficult to do 4. not fair or not reasonable 5. to treat something/somebody as very important 6. used to say that there is little difference between two things 7. not a good… 8. used to introduce something positive or definite 9. a situation or experience that is too difficult to deal with nhiều

mum

noun [/mʌm/] 1. a mother -> Call your mum. 2. financial support from your parents, especially when you are an adult mẹ

municipal

adjective [/mjuːˈnɪsɪpl/] 1. connected with or belonging to a town, city or district that has its own local government -> municipal elections/councils thành phố

museum

noun [/mjuˈziːəm/] 1. a building in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public -> a museum of modern art bảo tàng

musical

adjective [/ˈmjuːzɪkl/] 1. connected with music; containing music -> musical styles/tastes 2. with a natural skill or interest in music -> She's very musical. 3. pleasant to listen to, like music -> a musical voice âm nhạc

mysterious

adjective [/mɪˈstɪriəs/] 1. difficult to understand or explain; strange -> He died in mysterious circumstances. 2. seeming strange or secret -> The gardens looked dark and mysterious in the twilight. 3. strange and interesting because you do not know much about them -> She meets a mysterious stranger who offers to help her. 4. not saying much about something, especially when other people want to know more -> He was being very mysterious about where he was going. bí ẩn

mystery

noun [/ˈmɪstəri/] 1. something that is difficult to understand or to explain -> It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. 2. a person or thing that is strange and interesting because you do not know much about them or it -> He's a bit of a mystery. 3. the quality of being difficult to understand or to explain, especially when this makes somebody/something seem interesting and exciting -> Mystery surrounds her disappearance. 4. a story, a film or a play in which crimes and strange events are only explained at the end -> He is the author of several murder mysteries. 5. secret religious ceremonies; secret knowledge -> the teacher who initiated me into the mysteries of mathematics 6. a religious belief that cannot be explained or proved in a scientific way -> the mystery of creation bí ẩn

national

adjective [/ˈnæʃnəl/] 1. connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation -> Decide whether it would be better to advertise in a national or a local newspaper. 2. owned, controlled or paid for by the government -> a national airline/museum/theatre quốc gia

natural

adjective [/ˈnætʃrəl/] 1. existing in nature; not made or caused by humans 2. having little or no processing -> the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) 3. normal; as you would expect -> natural yogurt (= with no flavour added) 4. used to describe behaviour or abilities that are part of the character that a person or an animal was born with 5. having an ability that you were born with 6. relaxed and not pretending to be somebody/something different 7. related by blood 8. born to parents who are not married 9. based on human reason alone 10. used after the name of a note to show that the note is neither sharp nor flat. The written symbol is (♮). tự nhiên

naturally

adverb [/ˈnætʃrəli/] 1. in a way that you would expect -> Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. 2. without special help, treatment or action by somebody -> naturally occurring chemicals 3. as a normal, logical result of something -> This leads naturally to my next point. 4. in a way that shows or uses abilities or qualities that a person or an animal is born with -> to be naturally artistic 5. in a relaxed and normal way -> Just act naturally. 6. if something comes naturally to you, you are able to do it very easily and very well một cách tự nhiên

nature

noun [/ˈneɪtʃər/] 1. all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people -> Murder is a crime against nature. 2. the way that things happen in the physical world when it is not controlled by people -> Take time to appreciate the beauties of nature. 3. the usual way that a person or an animal behaves that is part of their character -> The forces of nature are constantly reshaping our world. 4. the basic qualities of a thing 5. a type or kind of something 6. having the type of character or quality mentioned 7. not natural; not moral 8. (to return to) a simple kind of life in the country, away from cities 9. the need to go to the toilet 10. a person with a very strong personality who is full of energy, very determined and difficult for others to resist 11. the power of the wind, rain, etc., especially when it causes damage or harm 12. similar to something; a type of something; in the style of something 13. in the way that things usually happen 14. to allow natural processes to happen, without trying to stop or change them (used especially in the context of illness) thiên nhiên

necessarily

adverb [/ˌnesəˈserəli/] 1. used to say that something cannot be avoided -> The number of places available is necessarily limited. 2. used to say that something is possibly true but not definitely or always true nhất thiết

neck

noun [/nek/] 1. the part of the body between the head and the shoulders -> He tied a scarf around his neck. 2. the part of a piece of clothing that fits around the neck -> He wore a casual shirt with an open neck. 3. having the type of neck mentioned -> a round-necked sweater 4. a long narrow part of something -> the neck of a bottle 5. the neck of an animal, cooked and eaten -> neck of lamb 6. to have a lot of something to deal with 7. a combination of confidence and lack of respect 8. to watch closely what somebody is doing in a way that makes them feel anxious and/or annoyed 9. if a person or an animal wins a race by a neck, they win it by a short distance 10. roughly holding the back of an animal’s or person’s neck 11. to be shouted at or punished because of something that you have done 12. a difficult problem or responsibility that it seems impossible to solve or get rid of 13. level with somebody in a race or competition 14. a particular place or area 15. a person or thing that is very annoying 16. to risk losing your job, damaging your reputation, etc. by doing or saying something 17. to risk being killed or injured in order to do something 18. to rescue somebody from a very difficult situation 19. to try to avoid death, punishment, etc., especially by leaving others in an extremely difficult situation 20. to do or say something when there is a risk that you may be wrong 21. when you say that you will wring somebody’s neck, you mean that you are very angry or annoyed with them cổ

negative

noun [/ˈneɡətɪv/] 1. a word or statement that means ‘no’; an act of refusing to do something or of denying something 2. a bad quality or aspect of a situation -> She answered in the negative (= said ‘no’). 3. the result of a test or an experiment that shows that a substance or condition is not present 4. a word such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc. 5. a developed film showing the dark areas of an actual scene as light and the light areas as dark tiêu cực

nest

noun [/nest/] 1. a hollow place or structure that a bird makes or chooses for laying its eggs in and sheltering its young -> sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass 2. a place where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young -> a wasps’ nest 3. a secret place which is full of bad people and their activities -> a nest of thieves 4. the home, thought of as the safe place where parents bring up their children -> to leave the nest (= leave your parents’ home) 5. a group or set of similar things that are made to fit inside each other -> a nest of tables 6. to make yourself richer, especially at somebody else's expense, by spending money on yourself that should be spent on somebody/something else 7. to become able to fly and leave its nest 8. to leave home and live somewhere else 9. a difficult situation in which a lot of people get very angry 10. a discovery that seems interesting but is found to have no value 11. a very complicated situation tổ

net

noun [/net/] 1. material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between; a piece of this material used for a particular purpose -> Unfortunately the animals are often caught in fishing nets. 2. the frame covered in net that forms the goal -> to kick the ball into the back of the net 3. the piece of net between the two players that the ball goes over -> She hit her second serve straight into the net. 4. a piece of ground with a net around it, used for practising batting and bowling -> He practised bowling all morning in the nets. 5. the internet -> He spends his time playing computer games and surfing the net. 6. a network of radios or computers that are connected to each other -> A call on the radio net went out that there had been a crash. 7. to consider a lot of different people, activities, possibilities, etc. when you are looking for something 8. when somebody/something slips through the net, an organization or a system fails to find them and deal with them 9. to consider a wide range of possibilities or cover a large area, especially to try to find somebody/something 10. to consider or include a larger range of options or possibilities, especially when searching for something mạng lưới

neutral

adjective [/ˈnuːtrəl/] 1. not supporting or helping either side in a disagreement, competition, etc. -> We decided to meet on neutral ground. 2. not belonging to any of the countries that are involved in a war; not supporting any of the countries involved in a war -> Journalists are supposed to be politically neutral. 3. deliberately not expressing any strong feeling -> He believes that technology is morally neutral until it is applied. 4. not affected by something 5. not very bright or strong, such as grey or light brown 6. neither acid nor alkaline 7. having neither a positive nor a negative electrical charge 8. in a place that has no connection with either of the people or sides who are meeting and so does not give an advantage to either of them trung lập

nevertheless

adverb [/ˌnevərðəˈles/] 1. despite something that you have just mentioned -> There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. tuy nhiên

new

adjective [/nuː/] 1. not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc. -> the brave new world of technology 2. something that is new -> Have you read her new novel? 3. recently bought -> It was a good mix of the old and the new. 4. not used or owned by anyone before 5. different from the previous one 6. already existing but not seen, experienced, etc. before; not familiar 7. not yet familiar with something because you have only just started, arrived, etc. 8. just beginning or beginning again 9. used in compounds to describe something that has recently happened 10. modern; of the latest type 11. having fresh energy, courage or health 12. only recently produced or developed 13. a situation or society that changes in a way that is meant to improve people’s lives but is often a source of extra problems 14. to make a new discovery or do something that has not been done before 15. to improve something by introducing new ideas and making people more interested in it 16. used to describe a situation in which everybody suddenly realizes that they were wrong to believe that somebody/something was very good, important, etc. 17. in very good condition, as it was when it was new 18. used to say that something has become very fashionable and can be thought of as replacing something else 19. new members or employees, especially young ones, with new ideas or ways of doing things 20. a person who has just started to work for an organization, department, etc., especially in a senior job, and who is likely to make a lot of changes 21. a person who is new to a place, an organization, etc. 22. a situation that used to be unusual but is now what you should expect 23. used to say that you have not heard a particular idea, piece of information, joke, etc. before 24. to change the way that a situation appears 25. to behave in a worse way than ever before 26. (you cannot) successfully make people change their ideas, methods of work, etc., when they have had them for a long time 27. to change your way of life to become a better, more responsible person 28. used as a friendly greeting mới

newly

adverb [/ˈnuːli/] 1. recently -> a newly qualified doctor mới

newsletter

noun [/ˈnuːzletər/] 1. a report containing news of the activities of a club or organization that is sent regularly to all its members -> Our sailing club produces a monthly newsletter. bản tin

newspaper

noun [/ˈnuːzpeɪpər/] 1. a set of large printed sheets of paper, or a website, containing news, articles, advertisements, etc. and published every day or every week; the organization responsible for producing this -> a daily/weekly newspaper 2. paper taken from old newspapers -> Wrap all your glasses in newspaper. báo

adverb [/nekst/] 1. after something else; then; afterwards -> What happened next? 2. following in the order mentioned -> Jo was the next oldest after Martin. 3. used in questions to express surprise -> You're going bungee jumping? Whatever next? 4. coming next in sequence Kế tiếp

next to

preposition [/ˈnekst tə/] 1. in or into a position right by somebody/something -> We sat next to each other. 2. following in order or importance after somebody/something -> Next to skiing my favourite sport is skating. 3. almost -> Charles knew next to nothing about farming. 4. in comparison with somebody/something -> Next to her I felt like a fraud. ở cạnh

nice

adjective [/naɪs/] 1. pleasant or attractive -> He tried to make nice with his ex, even though he was still angry with her. 2. used before adjectives or adverbs to emphasize how pleasant something is -> a nice day/smile/place 3. kind; friendly -> a nice hot bath 4. bad or unpleasant 5. involving a very small detail or difference 6. very kind and friendly, especially when you are not expecting it 7. a friendly way of saying goodbye, especially to customers 8. to be pleasant or polite to somebody, especially when you do not really want to 9. used to show you are pleased when something good has happened or somebody has said something funny 10. used to show you are pleased when somebody has done something well 11. used when you wish that you had somebody’s success or good luck and think they have achieved it with little effort Đẹp

niche

noun [/niːʃ/] 1. a comfortable or suitable role, job, way of life, etc. -> He eventually found his niche in sports journalism. 2. a small section of the market for a particular kind of product or service -> They spotted a niche in the market, with no serious competition. 3. a small hollow place, especially in a wall to contain a statue, etc., or in the side of a hill -> The niche was just big enough to hold two small candles. 4. a position or role taken by a kind of living thing within its community. Different living things may have the same niche in different places, for example antelopes in Africa and kangaroos in Australia. -> Within each niche, similar animals avoid competing with each other. thích hợp

night

noun [/naɪt/] 1. the time between one day and the next when it is dark, when people usually sleep -> These animals only come out at night. 2. the evening until you go to bed -> Let's go out on Saturday night. 3. an evening when a special event happens -> the first/opening night (= of a play, film, etc.) 4. to dance for the whole evening or night 5. to sleep well/badly during the night 6. to stay out late enjoying yourself 7. in the quietest part of the night 8. used to say that a performance, an event, etc. will be successful even if the preparations for it have not gone well 9. to make a particular activity that you enjoy last for a whole day/evening instead of only part of it 10. the morning after an evening of drinking 11. at all times of the day and night (used to emphasize that something happens very often or that it happens continuously) 12. all the time; continuously 13. used especially by children or to children, to mean ‘goodnight’ 14. an evening that you spend enjoying yourself away from home 15. to stay with somebody for a night 16. to stay with somebody for a night and have sex with them 17. the time during the night when it is quiet and calm 18. used to refer to ghosts and other supernatural things that cannot be explained đêm

nightmare

noun [/ˈnaɪtmer/] 1. a dream that is very frightening or unpleasant -> He still has nightmares about the accident. 2. an experience that is very frightening and unpleasant, or very difficult to deal with -> The trip turned into a nightmare when they both got sick. cơn ác mộng

nine

number [/naɪn/] 1. 9 -> There are only nine of these rare animals left. 2. wearing very attractive or formal clothes 3. to be very lucky in dangerous situations 4. a person or thing that makes people excited for a short time but does not last very long 5. almost every time 6. the normal working hours in an office 7. extremely happy 8. if you already have or control something, it is difficult for somebody else to take it away from you, even if they have the legal right to it 9. everything, or a situation which includes everything chín

ninety

number [/ˈnaɪnti/] 1. 90 2. numbers, years or temperatures from 90 to 99 -> The temperature must be in the nineties today. 3. between the ages of 90 and 99 4. almost always chín mươi

nor

conjunction [/nɔːr/] 1. and not -> She seemed neither surprised nor worried. 2. used before a positive verb to agree with something negative that has just been said -> She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. cũng không

norm

noun [/nɔːrm/] 1. a situation or a pattern of behaviour that is usual or expected -> The new design is a departure from the norm. 2. standards of behaviour that are typical of or accepted within a particular group or society -> social/cultural norms 3. a required or agreed standard, amount, etc. -> detailed education norms for children of particular ages chuẩn mực

normal

adjective [/ˈnɔːrml/] 1. typical, usual or ordinary; what you would expect -> quite/perfectly (= completely) normal 2. physically and mentally healthy -> She seemed perfectly normal to me. 3. in the way that is normal or usual; as often happens Bình thường

normally

adverb [/ˈnɔːrməli/] 1. usually; in normal circumstances -> I would never normally discuss this. 2. in the usual or ordinary way -> Her heart is beating normally. thông thường

north

adjective [/nɔːrθ/] 1. in or towards the north -> North London 2. a north wind blows from the north -> A cold north wind blew in from the sea. phía bắc

northern

adjective [/ˈnɔːrðərn/] 1. located in the north or facing north; connected with or typical of the north part of the world or a region -> the northern slopes of the mountains Phương bắc

notable

adjective [/ˈnəʊtəbl/] 1. deserving to be noticed or to receive attention; important -> a notable success/achievement/example đáng chú ý

notion

noun [/ˈnəʊʃn/] 1. an idea, a belief or an understanding of something -> a political system based on the notions of equality and liberty khái niệm

notorious

adjective [/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/] 1. well known for being bad -> a notorious criminal khét tiếng

now

adverb [/naʊ/] 1. (at) the present time -> Where are you living now? 2. at or from this moment, but not before -> Start writing now. 3. used to show that you are annoyed about something -> Now they want to tax food! 4. used to get somebody’s attention before changing the subject or asking them to do something -> Now, listen to what she's saying. 5. from time to time; occasionally 6. used when turning to a fresh activity or subject 7. used to show in a mild way that you do not approve of something 8. at one time… at another time… 9. this is the only opportunity somebody will have to do something 10. used to show in a mild way that you do not approve of something 11. used when making a suggestion or an offer 12. used when you are annoyed because somebody is always asking questions or interrupting you 13. used to say that you do not know what to do next in a particular situation Hiện nay

nowhere

adverb [/ˈnəʊwer/] 1. not in or to any place -> I had nowhere to live, so I was sleeping on my sister's couch. 2. in a sudden and surprising way 3. to make no progress or have no success; to not enable somebody to make progress or have success 4. to have no successful result for somebody 5. a place that is a long way from other buildings, towns, etc. 6. far from; not at all 7. far from; not at all 8. impossible for anyone to find or see hư không

nurse

noun [/nɜːrs/] 1. a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital -> a registered nurse 2. (in the past) a woman or girl whose job was to take care of babies or small children in their own homes y tá

nut

noun [/nʌt/] 1. a small hard fruit with a very hard shell that grows on some trees -> to crack a nut (= open it) 2. a small piece of metal with a hole through the centre that is screwed onto a bolt to hold pieces of wood, parts of machines, etc. together -> to tighten a nut 3. a person’s head or brain 4. an offensive word for a person who you think is strange or crazy 5. a person who is extremely interested in a particular subject, activity, etc. -> a fitness/tennis/computer nut 6. a man’s testicles 7. to become very angry 8. a person who is difficult to deal with or to influence 9. a difficult problem or situation to deal with 10. the basic practical details of a subject or an activity 11. crazy 12. to use more force than is necessary hạt

occupation

noun [/ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃn/] 1. a job or profession -> Please state your name, age and occupation below. 2. the way in which you spend your time, especially when you are not working -> Her main occupation seems to be shopping. 3. the act of moving into a country, town, etc. and taking control of it using military force; the period of time during which a country, town, etc. is controlled in this way -> the Roman occupation of Britain 4. the act of living in or using a building, room, piece of land, etc. -> The offices will be ready for occupation in June. nghề nghiệp

occurrence

noun [/əˈkɜːrəns/] 1. something that happens or exists -> a common/everyday/frequent/regular occurrence 2. the fact of something happening or existing -> a link between the occurrence of skin cancer and the use of computer monitors tần suất xảy ra

ocean

noun [/ˈəʊʃn/] 1. the mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface -> The ship was dredged from the depths of the ocean. 2. one of the five large areas that the ocean is divided into -> the Antarctic/Arctic/Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Ocean 3. an amount of something that is too small or unimportant to make any real difference to a situation 4. a large amount of something đại dương

october

noun [/ɑːkˈtəʊbər/] 1. the 10th month of the year, between September and November -> She was born in October. Tháng Mười

offender

noun [/əˈfendər/] 1. a person who commits a crime -> a persistent/serious/violent, etc. offender 2. a person or thing that does something wrong -> The report on sexual discrimination at work shows that some of the worst offenders are women. người phạm tội

monitor

mood

moon

moral

morality

moreover

morning

mosque

noun [/mɑːsk/] 1. a building where Muslims go for prayer -> I used to pray at the local mosque with my father and grandfather. nhà thờ Hồi giáo

motor

motorcycle

mount

mouse

move

movement

much

mum

noun [/mʌm/] 1. a mother -> Call your mum. 2. financial support from your parents, especially when you are an adult mẹ

municipal

adjective [/mjuːˈnɪsɪpl/] 1. connected with or belonging to a town, city or district that has its own local government -> municipal elections/councils thành phố

museum

noun [/mjuˈziːəm/] 1. a building in which objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific interest are kept and shown to the public -> a museum of modern art bảo tàng

musical

mysterious

mystery

national

natural

naturally

nature

necessarily

neck

negative

nest

net

neutral

nevertheless

new

newly

adverb [/ˈnuːli/] 1. recently -> a newly qualified doctor mới

newsletter

noun [/ˈnuːzletər/] 1. a report containing news of the activities of a club or organization that is sent regularly to all its members -> Our sailing club produces a monthly newsletter. bản tin

newspaper

next to

nice

niche

night

nightmare

nine

ninety

number [/ˈnaɪnti/] 1. 90 2. numbers, years or temperatures from 90 to 99 -> The temperature must be in the nineties today. 3. between the ages of 90 and 99 4. almost always chín mươi

nor

norm

normal

normally

adverb [/ˈnɔːrməli/] 1. usually; in normal circumstances -> I would never normally discuss this. 2. in the usual or ordinary way -> Her heart is beating normally. thông thường

north

adjective [/nɔːrθ/] 1. in or towards the north -> North London 2. a north wind blows from the north -> A cold north wind blew in from the sea. phía bắc

northern

adjective [/ˈnɔːrðərn/] 1. located in the north or facing north; connected with or typical of the north part of the world or a region -> the northern slopes of the mountains Phương bắc

notable

adjective [/ˈnəʊtəbl/] 1. deserving to be noticed or to receive attention; important -> a notable success/achievement/example đáng chú ý

notion

noun [/ˈnəʊʃn/] 1. an idea, a belief or an understanding of something -> a political system based on the notions of equality and liberty khái niệm

notorious

adjective [/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/] 1. well known for being bad -> a notorious criminal khét tiếng

now

nowhere

nurse

nut

occupation

occurrence

ocean

october

noun [/ɑːkˈtəʊbər/] 1. the 10th month of the year, between September and November -> She was born in October. Tháng Mười

offender

office

noun [/ˈɑːfɪs/] 1. a room, set of rooms or building where people work, usually sitting at desks 2. a room in which a particular person works, usually at a desk -> The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. 3. a place where a doctor, dentist or vet sees patients -> Some people have to share an office. 4. a room or building used for a particular purpose, especially to provide information or a service -> a doctor’s/dentist’s office 5. used in the names of some British government departments -> a ticket office 6. an important position of authority, especially in government; the work and duties connected with this 7. with somebody’s help văn phòng

officer

noun [/ˈɑːfɪsər/] 1. a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces -> army/military/naval officers 2. a member of the police -> the officer in charge of the case 3. a title for a police officer -> Officer Dibble 4. a person who is in a position of authority in the government or a large organization -> an environmental health officer nhân viên văn phòng

official

noun [/əˈfɪʃl/] 1. a person who is in a position of authority in a large organization -> She is the government official in charge of the project. chính thức

offspring

noun [/ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/] 1. a child of a particular person or couple -> the problems parents have with their teenage offspring 2. the young of an animal or plant -> Female badgers may give birth to as many as five offspring. con cháu

often

adverb [/ˈɔːfn/] 1. many times -> We often go there. 2. in many cases -> Old houses are often damp. 3. usually; in a way that is typical of somebody/something 4. occasionally; sometimes 5. used to say that somebody has done something wrong or stupid again, and this time they will suffer because of it thường

exclamation [/əʊ/] 1. used when you are reacting to something that has been said, especially if you did not know it before -> ‘I saw Ben yesterday.’ ‘Oh yes, how is he?’ 2. used to express surprise, fear, joy, etc. -> Oh, how wonderful! 3. used to attract somebody’s attention -> Oh, Sue! Could you help me a moment? 4. used when you are thinking of what to say next -> I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. Ồ

adjective [/əʊˈkeɪ/] 1. safe and well; in a calm or happy state -> Are you OK? 2. all right; acceptable; in an acceptable way -> Is it OK if I leave now? Được rồi

adverb [/əʊˈkeɪ/] 1. safe and well; in a calm or happy state -> Are you OK? 2. all right; acceptable; in an acceptable way -> Is it OK if I leave now? Được rồi

exclamation [/əʊˈkeɪ/] 1. yes; all right -> ‘Shall we go for a walk?’ ‘OK.’ 2. used to attract somebody’s attention or to introduce a comment -> Okay, let's go. 3. used to check that somebody agrees with you or understands you -> The meeting's at 2, OK? 4. used to stop people arguing with you or criticizing you -> OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. Được rồi

old-fashioned

adjective [/ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd/] 1. not modern; no longer fashionable -> old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment 2. believing in old or traditional ways; having traditional ideas -> My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. 3. simple, traditional and good quality -> At heart, it's just a good old-fashioned detective story. Cổ hủ

adverb [/ɑːn/] 1. on somebody’s body; being worn -> Put your coat on. 2. covering, touching or forming part of something -> Make sure the lid is on. 3. in or into a vehicle -> The bus stopped and four people got on. 4. connected or operating; being used -> The lights were all on. 5. used to show that somebody/something moves or is sent forward -> She stopped for a moment, then walked on. 6. used to show that something continues -> He worked on without a break. 7. happening -> There was a war on at the time. 8. planned to take place in the future -> The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). 9. on duty; working -> I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning. 10. to talk about something; to mean something 11. to talk in a boring or complaining way about something 12. to keep asking or telling somebody something so that they become annoyed or tired 13. to want to do something 14. used to say that something is not acceptable 15. from time to time; now and again 16. without stopping; continuously 17. used when you are very surprised at somebody’s behaviour and are suggesting that they are acting in a similar way to somebody using drugs 18. used when you are accepting a bet TRÊN

preposition [/ɑːn/] 1. in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface -> a picture on a wall 2. supported by somebody/something -> She was standing on one foot. 3. used to show a means of transport -> He was on the plane from New York. 4. by means of something; using something -> She played a tune on her guitar. 5. used to show a day or date -> He came on Sunday. 6. used to describe an activity or a state -> to be on business/holiday/vacation 7. used to show direction -> on the left/right 8. at or near a place -> a town on the coast 9. used to show the basis or reason for something -> a story based on fact 10. immediately after something -> On arriving home I discovered they had gone. 11. about something/somebody -> a book on South Africa 12. used to show that somebody belongs to a group or an organization -> to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel 13. eating or drinking something; using a drug or a medicine regularly -> He lived on a diet of junk food. 14. paid for by something -> to live on a pension/a student grant 15. used when giving a phone number -> You can get me on 020 7946 0887. 16. used with some nouns or adjectives to say who or what is affected by something -> a ban on smoking 17. being carried by somebody; in the possession of somebody -> Have you got any money on you? 18. compared with somebody/something -> Sales are up on last year. TRÊN

once

conjunction [/wʌns/] 1. as soon as; when -> We didn't know how we would cope once the money had gone. một lần

one

determiner [/wʌn/] 1. the number 1 -> Do you want one or two? 2. used in formal language or for emphasis before hundred, thousand, etc., or before a unit of measurement -> It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. 3. used for emphasis to mean ‘a single’ or ‘just one’ -> There's only one thing we can do. 4. a person or thing, especially when they are part of a group -> One of my friends lives in Brighton. 5. used for emphasis to mean ‘the only one’ or ‘the most important one’ -> He's the one person I can trust. 6. used when you are talking about a time in the past or the future, without actually saying which one -> I saw her one afternoon last week. 7. the same -> They all went off in one direction. 8. used for emphasis instead of a or an -> That was one hell of a game! 9. used with a person’s name to show that the speaker does not know the person -> He worked as an assistant to one Mr Ming. 10. in agreement; all together 11. to feel that you completely agree with somebody/something, or that you are part of something 12. a return to the situation you were in at the beginning of a project, task, etc., because you have made no real progress 13. to be the only person to have a particular opinion or to vote a particular way 14. used to emphasize that a particular person does something and that you believe other people do too 15. to understand or guess something immediately 16. to get an advantage over somebody/something 17. to do something better than somebody else or than you have done before 18. used to say that somebody/something has different roles, contains different things or is used for different purposes 19. first one person or thing, and then another, and then another, up to any number or amount 20. everyone 21. used to emphasize that somebody is famous 22. used for emphasis to mean ‘the same’ 23. separately and in order 24. a few 25. having an advantage over somebody 26. used to say that all types of the things mentioned are very similar 27. a very long time ago một

one

number [/wʌn/] 1. the number 1 -> Do you want one or two? 2. used in formal language or for emphasis before hundred, thousand, etc., or before a unit of measurement -> It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. 3. used for emphasis to mean ‘a single’ or ‘just one’ -> There's only one thing we can do. 4. a person or thing, especially when they are part of a group -> One of my friends lives in Brighton. 5. used for emphasis to mean ‘the only one’ or ‘the most important one’ -> He's the one person I can trust. 6. used when you are talking about a time in the past or the future, without actually saying which one -> I saw her one afternoon last week. 7. the same -> They all went off in one direction. 8. used for emphasis instead of a or an -> That was one hell of a game! 9. used with a person’s name to show that the speaker does not know the person -> He worked as an assistant to one Mr Ming. 10. in agreement; all together 11. to feel that you completely agree with somebody/something, or that you are part of something 12. a return to the situation you were in at the beginning of a project, task, etc., because you have made no real progress 13. to be the only person to have a particular opinion or to vote a particular way 14. used to emphasize that a particular person does something and that you believe other people do too 15. to understand or guess something immediately 16. to get an advantage over somebody/something 17. to do something better than somebody else or than you have done before 18. used to say that somebody/something has different roles, contains different things or is used for different purposes 19. first one person or thing, and then another, and then another, up to any number or amount 20. everyone 21. used to emphasize that somebody is famous 22. used for emphasis to mean ‘the same’ 23. separately and in order 24. a few 25. having an advantage over somebody 26. used to say that all types of the things mentioned are very similar 27. a very long time ago một

one

pronoun [/wʌn/] 1. used to avoid repeating a noun, when you are referring to somebody/something that has already been mentioned, or that the person you are speaking to knows about -> I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? 2. used when you are identifying the person or thing you are talking about -> Our house is the one next to the school. 3. a person or thing belonging to a particular group -> It's a present for one of my children. 4. a person of the type mentioned -> 10 o’clock is too late for the little ones. 5. used to mean ‘people in general’ or ‘I’, when the speaker is referring to himself or herself -> One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. 6. a person whose behaviour is funny or surprising -> Oh, you are a one! 7. the joke -> Have you heard the one about the Englishman, the Irishman and the Scotsman? 8. to be a person who enjoys something, or who does something often or well một

ongoing

adjective [/ˈɑːnɡəʊɪŋ/] 1. continuing to exist or develop -> an ongoing debate/discussion/process đang diễn ra

online

adjective [/ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/] 1. available on or done using the internet or other computer network -> Online shopping is both cheap and convenient. 2. connected to the internet; able to connect to the internet -> You can see which of your friends are online and send them messages. trực tuyến

online

adverb [/ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/] 1. onto the internet; using the internet or other computer network -> Many children would rather go online than watch television. 2. in or into operation or existence -> The new system will go online this month. trực tuyến

opera

noun [/ˈɑːprə/] 1. a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung to music; works of this type as an art form or entertainment -> Puccini’s operas 2. a company that performs opera; a building in which operas are performed -> the Vienna State Opera opera

opinion

noun [/əˈpɪnjən/] 1. your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact -> He has very strong political opinions. 2. the beliefs or views of a group of people -> legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) 3. advice from a professional person -> The couple sought the opinions of other doctors who confirmed the diagnosis. 4. to believe or think that… 5. your opinion that is the result of careful thought 6. to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc. ý kiến

opponent

noun [/əˈpəʊnənt/] 1. a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, competition, argument, etc. -> a political opponent 2. a person who is against something and tries to change or stop it -> opponents of abortion phản đối

opportunity

noun [/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/] 1. a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something -> Don't miss this opportunity! cơ hội

oppose

verb [/əˈpəʊz/] 1. to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding -> This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. 2. to compete with somebody in a contest -> He intends to oppose the prime minister in the leadership election. phản đối

opt

verb [/ɑːpt/] 1. to choose to take or not to take a particular course of action -> After graduating she opted for a career in music. opt

optimism

noun [/ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/] 1. a feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful -> a mood of cautious optimism sự lạc quan

optimistic

adjective [/ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/] 1. expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling -> We are now taking a more optimistic view. lạc quan

conjunction [/ɔːr/] 1. used to introduce another possibility -> Is your sister older or younger than you? 2. used in negative sentences when mentioning two or more things -> He can't read or write. 3. used to warn or advise somebody that something bad could happen; otherwise -> Turn the heat down or it'll burn. 4. used between two numbers to show approximately how many -> There were six or seven of us there. 5. used to introduce a word or phrase that explains or means the same as another -> geology, or the science of the earth’s crust 6. used to say why something must be true -> He must like her, or he wouldn't keep calling her. 7. used to introduce a different or opposite idea -> He was lying—or was he? 8. about; approximately 9. used when you are not exactly sure about a person, thing or place hoặc

oral

adjective [/ˈɔːrəl/] 1. spoken rather than written -> a test of both oral and written French 2. connected with the mouth -> oral hygiene 3. produced by allowing air to flow through the mouth but not the nose miệng

origin

noun [/ˈɔːrɪdʒɪn/] 1. the point from which something starts; the cause of something -> the origins of life on earth 2. a person’s social and family background -> She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. nguồn gốc

original

adjective [/əˈrɪdʒənl/] 1. existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity -> The room still has many of its original features. 2. new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before; able to produce new and interesting ideas -> an original idea 3. painted, written, etc. by the artist rather than copied -> an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey nguyên bản

originate

verb [/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/] 1. to happen or appear for the first time in a particular place or situation -> The disease is thought to have originated in the tropics. 2. to create something new -> Locke originated this theory in the 17th century. 3. to start in a particular place -> His flight originated in Japan. bắt nguồn

otherwise

adverb [/ˈʌðərwaɪz/] 1. used to state what the result would be if something did not happen or if the situation were different -> My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. 2. apart from that -> There was some music playing upstairs. Otherwise the house was silent. 3. in a different way to the way mentioned; differently -> Bismarck, otherwise known as ‘the Iron Chancellor’ 4. to have information or evidence that the opposite is true 5. used to refer to something that is different from or the opposite of what has just been mentioned nếu không thì

ought

modal verb [/ˈɔːt tə/] 1. used to say what is the right thing to do -> They ought to apologize. 2. used to say what you expect or would like to happen -> Children ought to be able to read by the age of 7. 3. used to say what you advise or recommend -> We ought to be leaving now. 4. used to say what has probably happened or is probably true -> If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now. nên

outlook

noun [/ˈaʊtlʊk/] 1. the attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group or culture -> Travel broadens your outlook. 2. the likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen -> the country’s economic outlook 3. a view from a particular place -> The house has a pleasant outlook over the valley. quan điểm

outside

noun [/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/] 1. the outer side or surface of something -> The outside of the house needs painting. 2. the area that is near or around a building, etc. -> I walked around the outside of the building. 3. the part of a road nearest to the middle -> Always overtake on the outside. 4. the part of a curving road or track furthest from the inner or shorter side of the curve 5. at the most; as a maximum 6. used to describe how somebody appears or seems 7. not in prison ngoài

outside

preposition [/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/] 1. on or to a place on the outside of something -> You can park your car outside our house. 2. away from or not in a particular place -> It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. 3. not part of something -> The matter is outside my area of responsibility. 4. more than the amount of time mentioned -> The winning time was just nine seconds outside the world record. 5. apart from -> There was nothing they could do, outside of hoping things would get better. ngoài

oversee

verb [/ˌəʊvərˈsiː/] 1. to watch somebody/something and make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly -> United Nations observers oversaw the elections. giám sát

overturn

verb [/ˌəʊvərˈtɜːrn/] 1. if something overturns, or if somebody overturns it, it turns into a position in which the top of it is where the bottom of it normally is or on its side -> The car skidded and overturned. 2. to officially decide that a legal decision, etc. is not correct, and to make it no longer legally recognized -> to overturn a decision/conviction/verdict 3. to show that a belief or an idea is not correct -> She completely overturned my preconceptions about film stars. lật ngửa

pack

verb [/pæk/] 1. to put clothes, etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home -> She tried to interfere but I sent her packing. 2. to put something into a container so that it can be stored, transported or sold -> I haven't packed yet. 3. to protect something that breaks easily by surrounding it with soft material -> The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. 4. to preserve food in a particular substance 5. to fill something with a lot of people or things 6. to press something such as snow or soil to form a thick hard mass 7. to carry a gun 8. to have something 9. to leave a person or place permanently, especially after an argument 10. to be capable of hitting somebody very hard 11. to have a powerful effect on somebody 12. to tell somebody clearly or rudely to go away đóng gói

packet

noun [/ˈpækɪt/] 1. a small container made of paper or card in which goods are packed for selling -> a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps 2. a small object wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present -> A packet of photographs arrived with the mail. 3. a closed plastic or paper package that contains a very small amount of liquid or a powder -> a packet of instant cocoa mix 4. a large amount of money -> That car must have cost a packet. 5. a piece of information that forms part of a message sent through a computer network -> The data transmission is split into a number of packets of equal size. 6. a set of documents that are supplied together for a particular purpose -> a training packet gói

pad

noun [/pæd/] 1. a thick piece of soft material that is used, for example, for cleaning or protecting something or for holding liquid 2. a number of pieces of paper for writing or drawing on, that are fastened together at one edge -> medicated cleansing pads for sensitive skin 3. the soft part under the foot of a cat, dog, etc. 4. a small piece of rough material used for cleaning pans, surfaces, etc. 5. a flat surface where a spacecraft or a helicopter takes off and lands 6. a piece of thick material that you wear in some sports, for example football and cricket, to protect parts of your body 7. the large flat leaf of some water plants, especially the water lily 8. the place where somebody lives, especially a flat tập giấy

pain

noun [/peɪn/] 1. the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill -> a cry of pain 2. mental or emotional difficulty -> the pain of separation 3. a person or thing that is very annoying -> She can be a real pain when she's in a bad mood. 4. used to say that you need to suffer if you want to achieve something 5. with the threat of having something done to you as a punishment if you do not obey 6. a person or thing that is very annoying nỗi đau

painful

adjective [/ˈpeɪnfl/] 1. causing you pain -> Is your back still painful? 2. causing you to feel upset or embarrassed -> Seeing her again brought back painful memories. 3. unpleasant or difficult to do -> Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. đau đớn

palm

noun [/pɑːm/] 1. a straight tree with a mass of long leaves at the top, growing in tropical countries. There are several types of palm tree, some of which produce fruit. -> a date palm 2. the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers -> He held the bird gently in the palm of his hand. 3. to give somebody money so that they will do you a favour, especially tell your fortune 4. to give somebody money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest 5. to have complete control or influence over somebody lòng bàn tay

panel

noun [/ˈpænl/] 1. a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall -> One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. 2. a flat board in a vehicle or on a machine where the controls and instruments are fixed -> an instrument/a display panel 3. a piece of metal that forms part of the outer frame of a vehicle -> A rear body panel needed replacing after the accident. 4. a piece of cloth that forms part of a piece of clothing -> The trousers have double thickness knee panels for extra protection. 5. a group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about something; a group of people who discuss topics of interest on television or radio -> an advisory panel bảng điều khiển

parade

noun [/pəˈreɪd/] 1. a public celebration of a special day or event, usually with bands in the streets and decorated vehicles 2. a formal occasion when soldiers march or stand in lines so that they can be inspected (= looked at and approved) by their officers or other important people -> the Lord Mayor’s parade 3. a series of things or people 4. a street with a row of small shops 5. an obvious display of something, particularly in order to impress other people 6. to prevent somebody from enjoying an event; to cause somebody's plans to fail cuộc diễu hành

parallel

noun [/ˈpærəlel/] 1. a person, a situation, an event, etc. that is very similar to another, especially one in a different place or time -> These ideas have parallels in Freud's thought too. 2. similar features -> There are interesting parallels between the 1960s and the late 1990s. 3. an imaginary line around the earth that is always the same distance from the equator; this line on a map -> the 49th parallel 4. with and at the same time as something/somebody else song song

parameter

noun [/pəˈræmɪtər/] 1. something that decides or limits the way in which something can be done -> to set/define the parameters tham số

park

noun [/pɑːrk/] 1. an area of public land in a town or a city where people go to walk, play and relax -> Hyde Park 2. an area of land used for a particular purpose -> a business/science park 3. (in the UK) an area of land, usually with fields and trees, attached to a large country house -> The cottage is set within the park of a country house. 4. a piece of land for playing sports, especially baseball -> With a mighty swing he hit the ball right out of the park. 5. a football (soccer) or rugby field -> the fastest man on the park 6. 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 locked so that the engine cannot send any power to the wheels -> She put the car in park, pulled out the key and got out. 7. a thing that is very easy to do or deal with công viên

participate

verb [/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/] 1. to take part in or become involved in an activity -> Anyone who wishes to participate is welcome. tham gia

particular

adjective [/pərˈtɪkjələr/] 1. used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others -> There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. 2. greater than usual; special -> We must pay particular attention to this point. 3. very definite about what you like and careful about what you choose -> She's very particular about her clothes. 4. especially or particularly 5. special or specific 6. belonging to one individual person, place or thing and not others cụ thể

passenger

noun [/ˈpæsɪndʒər/] 1. a person who is travelling in a car, bus, train, plane or ship and who is not driving it or working on it -> airline/cruise/rail/bus passengers 2. a member of a group or team who does not do as much work as the others -> The firm cannot afford to carry passengers. hành khách

passion

noun [/ˈpæʃn/] 1. a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, enthusiasm, etc. -> I admire the passion and commitment shown by the players. 2. a very strong feeling of liking something; a hobby, an activity, etc. that you like very much -> Music is his true passion. 3. a very strong feeling of sexual love -> His passion for her made him blind to everything else. 4. a state of being very angry -> She flies into a passion if anyone even mentions his name. 5. the suffering and death of Jesus Christ 6. if you love, hate, etc. somebody/something with a passion, you love, hate, etc. them/it very much niềm đam mê