Part 3 Flashcards
multiply
verb
[/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/]
1. to add a number to itself a particular number of times
-> The children are already learning to multiply and divide.
2. to increase or make something increase very much in number or amount
-> Our problems have multiplied since last year.
3. to produce young animals, bacteria, etc. in large numbers
-> Rabbits multiply rapidly.
nhân
murder
verb
[/ˈmɜːrdər/]
1. to kill somebody deliberately and illegally
-> He denies murdering his wife’s lover.
2. to change something good into something bad because you do not do it very well
-> Critics accused him of murdering the English language (= writing or speaking it very badly).
3. to defeat somebody completely, especially in a team sport
-> England are getting murdered at the moment.
4. used to say that you very much want to eat or drink something
5. used to warn or predict that another person will be very angry with somebody/you
giết người
must
modal verb
[/məst/]
1. used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)
-> All visitors must report to reception.
2. used to say that something is likely or logical
-> You must be hungry after all that walking.
3. used to recommend that somebody does something because you think it is a good idea
-> You simply must read this book.
4. used to say that somebody may do something but you do not really want them to
5. used to tell people that something is so good or interesting that they should see, read, get it, etc.
6. in certain situations it is necessary for you to do something that you do not like or enjoy
phải
my
determiner
[/maɪ/]
1. of or belonging to the speaker or writer
-> Where’s my passport?
2. used in exclamations to express surprise, etc.
-> My goodness! Look at the time.
3. used when speaking to somebody, to show love
-> my dear/darling/love
4. used when speaking to somebody that you consider to have a lower status than you
-> My dear girl, you’re wrong.
Của tôi
nail
noun
[/neɪl/]
1. the thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes
-> Stop biting your nails!
2. a small thin pointed piece of metal with a flat head, used for joining pieces of wood together or hanging things on a wall
-> She hammered the nail in.
3. to fight in a very determined way for what you want
4. showing no fear, sympathy or kind behaviour
5. to say something that is exactly right
6. something that makes the end or failure of an organization, somebody’s plans, etc. more likely to happen
7. without delay
8. very strong and able to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations
móng tay
naked
adjective
[/ˈneɪkɪd/]
1. not wearing any clothes
-> She was clutching the sheet around her naked body.
2. with nothing to cover it
-> a naked light
3. expressed strongly and not hidden
-> naked aggression
4. unable to protect yourself from being harmed, criticized, etc.
-> He still felt naked and drained after his ordeal.
5. the normal power of your eyes without the help of an instrument
khỏa thân
narrative
adjective
[/ˈnærətɪv/]
1. describing events or telling a story
-> narrative fiction
chuyện kể
nasty
adjective
[/ˈnæsti/]
1. very bad or unpleasant
-> He had a nasty accident.
2. unkind; unpleasant
-> She’s always making nasty remarks about people.
3. dangerous or serious
-> a nasty bend (= dangerous for cars going fast)
4. offensive; in bad taste
-> to have a nasty mind
5. to start making threats or become violent
6. to become bad or unpleasant
7. to make you feel upset or ashamed afterwards
8. a person who is unpleasant, unkind or dishonest
bẩn thỉu
nation
noun
[/ˈneɪʃn/]
1. a country considered as a group of people with the same language, culture and history, who live in a particular area under one government
-> European/Arab/Asian nations
2. all the people in a country
-> The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV.
3. a native North American people
-> Minnesota is home to 11 tribal nations.
Quốc gia
national
noun
[/ˈnæʃnəl/]
1. a citizen of a particular country
-> Polish nationals living in Germany
quốc gia
near
preposition
[/nɪr/]
1. at a short distance away from somebody/something
-> Do you live near here?
2. a short period of time from something
-> My birthday is very near Christmas.
3. used before a number to mean ‘approximately’, ‘just below or above’
-> Share prices are near their record high of last year.
4. similar to somebody/something in quality, size, etc.
-> Nobody else comes near her in intellect.
5. close to a particular state
-> a state near (to) death
6. close to you in time or distance
7. to be fairly accurate in a guess, statement, etc.
8. having a lot of importance and interest for somebody
gần
necessary
adjective
[/ˈnesəseri/]
1. that is needed for a purpose or a reason
-> It may be necessary to buy a new one.
2. that must exist or happen and cannot be avoided
-> This is a necessary consequence of progress.
3. a thing that is bad or that you do not like but that you must accept for a particular reason
cần thiết
necessity
noun
[/nəˈsesəti/]
1. the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something
-> We recognize the necessity for a written agreement.
2. a thing that you must have and cannot manage without
-> Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.
3. a situation that must happen and that cannot be avoided
-> Living in London, he felt, was an unfortunate necessity.
4. to manage to gain an advantage from something that you have to do and cannot avoid
5. a difficult new problem forces people to think of a solution to it
sự cần thiết
neglect
noun
[/nɪˈɡlekt/]
1. the fact of not giving enough care or attention to something/somebody; the state of not receiving enough care or attention
-> The buildings are crumbling from years of neglect.
sao nhãng
negotiate
verb
[/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/]
1. to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion
-> The government will not negotiate with terrorists.
2. to arrange or agree something by formal discussion
-> to negotiate a deal/contract/treaty/settlement
3. to successfully get over or past a difficult part on a path or route
-> The climbers had to negotiate a steep rock face.
thương lượng
neither
pronoun
[/ˈniːðər/]
1. not one nor the other of two things or people
-> Neither answer is correct.
không
news
noun
[/nuːz/]
1. new information about something that has happened recently
-> What’s the latest news?
2. reports of recent events that appear in newspapers or on television, radio or the internet
-> national/international/local news
3. a regular television or radio broadcast of the latest news
-> to listen to/watch the news
4. a person, thing or event that is considered to be interesting enough to be reported as news
-> Pop stars are always news.
5. to be likely to cause problems
6. to be likely to be helpful or give an advantage
7. to be the first to tell somebody some bad news
8. if there were bad news we would hear it, so as we have heard nothing, it is likely that nothing bad has happened
Tin tức
non-profit
adjective
[/ˌnɑːn ˈprɑːfɪt/]
1. without the aim of making a profit
-> an independent non-profit organization
phi lợi nhuận
none
pronoun
[/nʌn/]
1. not one of a group of people or things; not any
-> None of these pens works/work.
2. to refuse to accept something
3. only
4. despite this fact
5. used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
không có
noon
noun
[/nuːn/]
1. 12 o’clock in the middle of the day
-> We should be there by noon.
2. at all times of the day and night (used to emphasize that something happens very often or that it happens continuously)
buổi trưa
normal
noun
[/ˈnɔːrml/]
1. the usual or average state, level or standard
-> The rainfall has been above normal for the time of year.
2. a person who is ordinary or healthy
-> Loads of people, from celebrities to normals, can be funny on Twitter.
3. a situation that used to be unusual but is now what you should expect
Bình thường
nose
noun
[/nəʊz/]
1. the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things
-> She had dark eyes and a long narrow nose.
2. having the type of nose mentioned
-> red-nosed
3. the front part of a plane, spacecraft, etc.
-> Heat detectors are fitted in the nose of the missile.
4. a special ability for finding or recognizing something
-> As a journalist, she has always had a nose for a good story.
5. a sense of smell
-> a dog with a good nose
6. a smell that is characteristic of a particular wine
-> This Cote de Beaune has a good nose, with apricot and raisin aromas.
7. by only a small amount (used mostly when talking about horse racing)
8. to do something when you are angry that is meant to harm somebody else but that also harms you
9. to be guided by your sense of smell
10. to go straight forward
11. to act according to what seems right or reasonable, rather than following any particular rules
12. if you say that people have their noses in the trough, you mean that they are trying to get a lot of money for themselves
13. to annoy somebody
14. to defeat somebody
15. to be reading
16. to be reading something and giving it all your attention
17. to look around a place; to look for something in a place
18. used to say that somebody is not upset or annoyed about something because it does not affect them in a bad way
19. to avoid doing anything wrong or illegal
20. to not become involved in things that should not really involve you
21. to work hard for a long period of time without stopping
22. to make somebody do everything you want; to control somebody completely
23. to behave in a way that suggests that you think that you are better than somebody or that something is not good enough for you
24. if cars, etc. are nose to tail, they are moving slowly in a long line with little space between them
25. exactly
26. to pay too much money for something
27. very obvious
28. to try to become involved in something that should not involve you
29. a polite way to say that somebody goes to the toilet
30. to upset or annoy somebody, especially by not giving them enough attention
31. to keep reminding somebody in an unkind way of their past mistakes
32. to make a rude sign with your thumb on your nose; to show that you have no respect for somebody/something
33. to refuse something, especially because you do not think that it is good enough for you
34. if something is under somebody’s nose, it is very close to them but they cannot see it
35. if something happens under somebody’s nose, they do not notice it even though it is not being done secretly
36. in a way that is not friendly and suggests that you think that you are better than other people
mũi
novel
adjective
[/ˈnɑːvl/]
1. different from anything known before; new, interesting and often seeming slightly strange
-> a novel feature
cuốn tiểu thuyết
november
noun
[/nəʊˈvembər/]
1. the 11th month of the year, between October and December
-> She was born in November.
tháng mười một
observer
noun
[/əbˈzɜːrvər/]
1. a person who watches somebody/something
-> According to observers, the plane exploded shortly after take-off.
2. a person who attends a meeting, lesson, etc. to listen and watch but not to take part
-> A team of British officials were sent as observers to the conference.
3. a person who watches and studies particular events, situations, etc. and is therefore considered to be an expert on them
-> a royal observer
người quan sát
obsess
verb
[/əbˈses/]
1. to completely fill your mind so that you cannot think of anything else, in a way that is not reasonable or normal
-> He’s obsessed by computers.
2. to be always talking or worrying about a particular thing, especially when this annoys other people
-> I think you should try to stop obsessing about food.
ám ảnh
obsession
noun
[/əbˈseʃn/]
1. the state in which a person’s mind is completely filled with thoughts of one particular thing or person in a way that is not reasonable or normal
-> Her fear of flying is bordering on obsession.
2. a person or thing that somebody thinks about too much
-> Fitness has become an obsession with him.
nỗi ám ảnh
occasion
noun
[/əˈkeɪʒn/]
1. a particular time when something happens
-> on this/that occasion
2. a special event, ceremony or celebration
-> a great/memorable/happy/momentous occasion
3. a suitable time for something
-> It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.
4. a reason or cause
-> I’ve had no occasion to visit him recently.
5. sometimes but not often
6. a feeling or understanding that an event is important or special
dịp
occupy
verb
[/ˈɑːkjupaɪ/]
1. to fill or use a space, an area or an amount of time
-> The bed seemed to occupy most of the room.
2. to live or work in a room, house or building
-> He occupies an office on the 12th floor.
3. to enter a place in a large group and take control of it, especially by military force
-> The capital has been occupied by the rebel army.
4. to fill your time or keep you busy doing something
-> a game that will occupy the kids for hours
5. to have an official job or position
-> The president occupies the position for four years.
chiếm
offer
noun
[/ˈɔːfər/]
1. an act of saying that you are willing to do something for somebody or give something to somebody
-> to receive a job offer
2. an amount of money that somebody is willing to pay for something
-> I’ve had an offer of $2 500 for the car.
3. a reduction in the normal price of something, usually for a short period of time
-> This special offer is valid until the end of the month.
4. that can be bought, used, etc.
5. on sale at a lower price than normal for a short period of time
6. if a house or other building is under offer, somebody has agreed to buy it at a particular price
lời đề nghị
monopoly
noun
[/məˈnɑːpəli/]
1. the complete control of trade in particular goods or the supply of a particular service; a type of goods or a service that is controlled in this way
-> In the past central government had a monopoly on television broadcasting.
2. the complete control, possession or use of something; a thing that belongs only to one person or group and that other people cannot share
-> Managers do not have a monopoly on stress.
3. a board game in which players have to pretend to buy and sell land and houses, using pieces of paper that look like money
sự độc quyền
motorist
noun
[/ˈməʊtərɪst/]
1. a person driving a car
-> The accident was reported by a passing motorist.
người lái xe ô tô
movie
noun
[/ˈmuːvi/]
1. a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a movie theater or on a television or other device
-> You’ll love this movie.
2. when you go to the movies, you go to a movie theater to see a movie
-> Let’s go to the movies.
3. movies as an art or an industry
-> I’ve always wanted to work in the movies.
bộ phim
mud
noun
[/mʌd/]
1. wet earth that is soft and sticky
-> The car wheels got stuck in the mud.
2. not clear at all; not easy to understand
3. to criticize or say bad things about somebody in public, in a way that is unfair
4. to criticize somebody or accuse somebody of bad things in order to damage their reputation, especially in politics
5. people remember and believe the bad things they hear about other people, even if they are later shown to be false
6. used to say that somebody is not liked or popular because of something they have done
bùn
multiple
adjective
[/ˈmʌltɪpl/]
1. many in number; involving many different people or things
-> The shape appears multiple times within each painting.
2. complex in its nature or effects; affecting several parts of the body
-> She suffered multiple injuries in the crash.
nhiều
multiply
verb
[/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/]
1. to add a number to itself a particular number of times
-> The children are already learning to multiply and divide.
2. to increase or make something increase very much in number or amount
-> Our problems have multiplied since last year.
3. to produce young animals, bacteria, etc. in large numbers
-> Rabbits multiply rapidly.
nhân
murder
verb
[/ˈmɜːrdər/]
1. to kill somebody deliberately and illegally
-> He denies murdering his wife’s lover.
2. to change something good into something bad because you do not do it very well
-> Critics accused him of murdering the English language (= writing or speaking it very badly).
3. to defeat somebody completely, especially in a team sport
-> England are getting murdered at the moment.
4. used to say that you very much want to eat or drink something
5. used to warn or predict that another person will be very angry with somebody/you
giết người
must
modal verb
[/məst/]
1. used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)
-> All visitors must report to reception.
2. used to say that something is likely or logical
-> You must be hungry after all that walking.
3. used to recommend that somebody does something because you think it is a good idea
-> You simply must read this book.
4. used to say that somebody may do something but you do not really want them to
5. used to tell people that something is so good or interesting that they should see, read, get it, etc.
6. in certain situations it is necessary for you to do something that you do not like or enjoy
phải
my
determiner
[/maɪ/]
1. of or belonging to the speaker or writer
-> Where’s my passport?
2. used in exclamations to express surprise, etc.
-> My goodness! Look at the time.
3. used when speaking to somebody, to show love
-> my dear/darling/love
4. used when speaking to somebody that you consider to have a lower status than you
-> My dear girl, you’re wrong.
Của tôi
nail
noun
[/neɪl/]
1. the thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes
-> Stop biting your nails!
2. a small thin pointed piece of metal with a flat head, used for joining pieces of wood together or hanging things on a wall
-> She hammered the nail in.
3. to fight in a very determined way for what you want
4. showing no fear, sympathy or kind behaviour
5. to say something that is exactly right
6. something that makes the end or failure of an organization, somebody’s plans, etc. more likely to happen
7. without delay
8. very strong and able to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations
móng tay
naked
adjective
[/ˈneɪkɪd/]
1. not wearing any clothes
-> She was clutching the sheet around her naked body.
2. with nothing to cover it
-> a naked light
3. expressed strongly and not hidden
-> naked aggression
4. unable to protect yourself from being harmed, criticized, etc.
-> He still felt naked and drained after his ordeal.
5. the normal power of your eyes without the help of an instrument
khỏa thân
narrative
adjective
[/ˈnærətɪv/]
1. describing events or telling a story
-> narrative fiction
chuyện kể
nasty
adjective
[/ˈnæsti/]
1. very bad or unpleasant
-> He had a nasty accident.
2. unkind; unpleasant
-> She’s always making nasty remarks about people.
3. dangerous or serious
-> a nasty bend (= dangerous for cars going fast)
4. offensive; in bad taste
-> to have a nasty mind
5. to start making threats or become violent
6. to become bad or unpleasant
7. to make you feel upset or ashamed afterwards
8. a person who is unpleasant, unkind or dishonest
bẩn thỉu
nation
noun
[/ˈneɪʃn/]
1. a country considered as a group of people with the same language, culture and history, who live in a particular area under one government
-> European/Arab/Asian nations
2. all the people in a country
-> The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV.
3. a native North American people
-> Minnesota is home to 11 tribal nations.
Quốc gia
national
noun
[/ˈnæʃnəl/]
1. a citizen of a particular country
-> Polish nationals living in Germany
quốc gia
near
preposition
[/nɪr/]
1. at a short distance away from somebody/something
-> Do you live near here?
2. a short period of time from something
-> My birthday is very near Christmas.
3. used before a number to mean ‘approximately’, ‘just below or above’
-> Share prices are near their record high of last year.
4. similar to somebody/something in quality, size, etc.
-> Nobody else comes near her in intellect.
5. close to a particular state
-> a state near (to) death
6. close to you in time or distance
7. to be fairly accurate in a guess, statement, etc.
8. having a lot of importance and interest for somebody
gần
necessary
adjective
[/ˈnesəseri/]
1. that is needed for a purpose or a reason
-> It may be necessary to buy a new one.
2. that must exist or happen and cannot be avoided
-> This is a necessary consequence of progress.
3. a thing that is bad or that you do not like but that you must accept for a particular reason
cần thiết
necessity
noun
[/nəˈsesəti/]
1. the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something
-> We recognize the necessity for a written agreement.
2. a thing that you must have and cannot manage without
-> Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.
3. a situation that must happen and that cannot be avoided
-> Living in London, he felt, was an unfortunate necessity.
4. to manage to gain an advantage from something that you have to do and cannot avoid
5. a difficult new problem forces people to think of a solution to it
sự cần thiết
neglect
noun
[/nɪˈɡlekt/]
1. the fact of not giving enough care or attention to something/somebody; the state of not receiving enough care or attention
-> The buildings are crumbling from years of neglect.
sao nhãng
negotiate
verb
[/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/]
1. to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion
-> The government will not negotiate with terrorists.
2. to arrange or agree something by formal discussion
-> to negotiate a deal/contract/treaty/settlement
3. to successfully get over or past a difficult part on a path or route
-> The climbers had to negotiate a steep rock face.
thương lượng
neither
pronoun
[/ˈniːðər/]
1. not one nor the other of two things or people
-> Neither answer is correct.
không
news
noun
[/nuːz/]
1. new information about something that has happened recently
-> What’s the latest news?
2. reports of recent events that appear in newspapers or on television, radio or the internet
-> national/international/local news
3. a regular television or radio broadcast of the latest news
-> to listen to/watch the news
4. a person, thing or event that is considered to be interesting enough to be reported as news
-> Pop stars are always news.
5. to be likely to cause problems
6. to be likely to be helpful or give an advantage
7. to be the first to tell somebody some bad news
8. if there were bad news we would hear it, so as we have heard nothing, it is likely that nothing bad has happened
Tin tức
non-profit
adjective
[/ˌnɑːn ˈprɑːfɪt/]
1. without the aim of making a profit
-> an independent non-profit organization
phi lợi nhuận
none
pronoun
[/nʌn/]
1. not one of a group of people or things; not any
-> None of these pens works/work.
2. to refuse to accept something
3. only
4. despite this fact
5. used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
không có
noon
noun
[/nuːn/]
1. 12 o’clock in the middle of the day
-> We should be there by noon.
2. at all times of the day and night (used to emphasize that something happens very often or that it happens continuously)
buổi trưa
normal
noun
[/ˈnɔːrml/]
1. the usual or average state, level or standard
-> The rainfall has been above normal for the time of year.
2. a person who is ordinary or healthy
-> Loads of people, from celebrities to normals, can be funny on Twitter.
3. a situation that used to be unusual but is now what you should expect
Bình thường
nose
noun
[/nəʊz/]
1. the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things
-> She had dark eyes and a long narrow nose.
2. having the type of nose mentioned
-> red-nosed
3. the front part of a plane, spacecraft, etc.
-> Heat detectors are fitted in the nose of the missile.
4. a special ability for finding or recognizing something
-> As a journalist, she has always had a nose for a good story.
5. a sense of smell
-> a dog with a good nose
6. a smell that is characteristic of a particular wine
-> This Cote de Beaune has a good nose, with apricot and raisin aromas.
7. by only a small amount (used mostly when talking about horse racing)
8. to do something when you are angry that is meant to harm somebody else but that also harms you
9. to be guided by your sense of smell
10. to go straight forward
11. to act according to what seems right or reasonable, rather than following any particular rules
12. if you say that people have their noses in the trough, you mean that they are trying to get a lot of money for themselves
13. to annoy somebody
14. to defeat somebody
15. to be reading
16. to be reading something and giving it all your attention
17. to look around a place; to look for something in a place
18. used to say that somebody is not upset or annoyed about something because it does not affect them in a bad way
19. to avoid doing anything wrong or illegal
20. to not become involved in things that should not really involve you
21. to work hard for a long period of time without stopping
22. to make somebody do everything you want; to control somebody completely
23. to behave in a way that suggests that you think that you are better than somebody or that something is not good enough for you
24. if cars, etc. are nose to tail, they are moving slowly in a long line with little space between them
25. exactly
26. to pay too much money for something
27. very obvious
28. to try to become involved in something that should not involve you
29. a polite way to say that somebody goes to the toilet
30. to upset or annoy somebody, especially by not giving them enough attention
31. to keep reminding somebody in an unkind way of their past mistakes
32. to make a rude sign with your thumb on your nose; to show that you have no respect for somebody/something
33. to refuse something, especially because you do not think that it is good enough for you
34. if something is under somebody’s nose, it is very close to them but they cannot see it
35. if something happens under somebody’s nose, they do not notice it even though it is not being done secretly
36. in a way that is not friendly and suggests that you think that you are better than other people
mũi
novel
adjective
[/ˈnɑːvl/]
1. different from anything known before; new, interesting and often seeming slightly strange
-> a novel feature
cuốn tiểu thuyết
november
noun
[/nəʊˈvembər/]
1. the 11th month of the year, between October and December
-> She was born in November.
tháng mười một
observer
noun
[/əbˈzɜːrvər/]
1. a person who watches somebody/something
-> According to observers, the plane exploded shortly after take-off.
2. a person who attends a meeting, lesson, etc. to listen and watch but not to take part
-> A team of British officials were sent as observers to the conference.
3. a person who watches and studies particular events, situations, etc. and is therefore considered to be an expert on them
-> a royal observer
người quan sát
obsess
verb
[/əbˈses/]
1. to completely fill your mind so that you cannot think of anything else, in a way that is not reasonable or normal
-> He’s obsessed by computers.
2. to be always talking or worrying about a particular thing, especially when this annoys other people
-> I think you should try to stop obsessing about food.
ám ảnh
obsession
noun
[/əbˈseʃn/]
1. the state in which a person’s mind is completely filled with thoughts of one particular thing or person in a way that is not reasonable or normal
-> Her fear of flying is bordering on obsession.
2. a person or thing that somebody thinks about too much
-> Fitness has become an obsession with him.
nỗi ám ảnh
occasion
noun
[/əˈkeɪʒn/]
1. a particular time when something happens
-> on this/that occasion
2. a special event, ceremony or celebration
-> a great/memorable/happy/momentous occasion
3. a suitable time for something
-> It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.
4. a reason or cause
-> I’ve had no occasion to visit him recently.
5. sometimes but not often
6. a feeling or understanding that an event is important or special
dịp
occupy
verb
[/ˈɑːkjupaɪ/]
1. to fill or use a space, an area or an amount of time
-> The bed seemed to occupy most of the room.
2. to live or work in a room, house or building
-> He occupies an office on the 12th floor.
3. to enter a place in a large group and take control of it, especially by military force
-> The capital has been occupied by the rebel army.
4. to fill your time or keep you busy doing something
-> a game that will occupy the kids for hours
5. to have an official job or position
-> The president occupies the position for four years.
chiếm
offer
noun
[/ˈɔːfər/]
1. an act of saying that you are willing to do something for somebody or give something to somebody
-> to receive a job offer
2. an amount of money that somebody is willing to pay for something
-> I’ve had an offer of $2 500 for the car.
3. a reduction in the normal price of something, usually for a short period of time
-> This special offer is valid until the end of the month.
4. that can be bought, used, etc.
5. on sale at a lower price than normal for a short period of time
6. if a house or other building is under offer, somebody has agreed to buy it at a particular price
lời đề nghị
oil
noun
[/ɔɪl/]
1. a thick liquid that is found in rock underground
-> Several companies are drilling for oil in the region.
2. a form of petroleum that is used as fuel and to make parts of machines move smoothly
-> fuel oil
3. a smooth thick liquid that is made from plants or animals and is used in cooking
-> Fry the potato in a little sunflower oil.
4. a smooth thick liquid that is made from plants, minerals, etc. and is used on the skin or hair
-> lavender bath oil
5. coloured paint containing oil used by artists
-> ‘Four Women on a Bench’, oil on canvas, 1991
6. a picture painted in oil paint
-> Among the more important Turner oils was ‘Venus and Adonis’.
7. to study or work until late at night
8. to try to settle an argument
dầu
old
adjective
[/əʊld/]
1. of a particular age
-> Any old room would have done.
2. having lived for a long time; no longer young
-> The baby was only a few hours old.
3. old people
-> The old feel the cold more than the young.
4. having existed or been used for a long time
-> We had more room in our old house.
5. former; belonging to past times or a past time in your life
-> She’s an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time).
6. used to refer to something that has been replaced by something else
7. known for a long time
8. used to show kind feelings or a lack of respect
9. any item of the type mentioned (used when it is not important which particular item is chosen)
10. in a careless or untidy way
11. very old; ancient
12. to be behaving in the same bad way as before
13. a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way that they look or behave
14. if you do something for old times’ sake, you do it because it is connected with something good that happened to you in the past
15. to dismiss somebody from their job; to end a relationship with somebody
16. an earlier period of time in your life or in history that is seen as better/worse than the present
17. a great age
18. a man who is respected in a particular profession that he has been involved in for a long time
19. to enjoy yourself very much
20. used to give an amount, a measurement, etc. using older or more traditional units that may be more familiar to some people
21. money that is earned very easily, for something that needs little effort
22. an older person who behaves in a stupid way is worse than a younger person who does the same thing, because experience should have taught him or her not to do it
23. in or since past times
24. used by older men of the middle and upper classes as a friendly way of addressing another man
25. very much older than somebody (especially used to suggest that a romantic or sexual relationship between the two people is not appropriate)
26. old enough to behave in a more sensible way than you actually did
27. used to describe a young person who acts in a more sensible way than you would expect for a person of their age
28. what usually happens
29. an old idea or belief that people now know is not correct
30. an old-fashioned person who likes to do things as they were done in the past
31. an age that is considered to be very old
32. to hurt or punish somebody who has harmed or cheated you in the past
33. (you cannot) successfully make people change their ideas, methods of work, etc., when they have had them for a long time
34. very strong and able to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations
cũ
open
verb
[/ˈəʊpən/]
1. to move a door, window, lid, etc. into a position that is no longer closed; to get into this position
-> All at once the heavens opened and everyone rushed for cover.
2. to remove or undo the top, cover, etc. of a container or package in order to see or get what is inside
-> Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife.
3. if you open your eyes or your eyes open, you move your eyelids upwards so that you can see
-> The new hospital opens on July 1st.
4. if you open your mouth or your mouth opens, you move your lips, for example in order to speak
5. to turn the cover or the pages of a book, newspaper, etc. so that it is no longer closed
6. to start a computer program or file so that you can use it on the screen; to become available on a computer screen
7. to spread out or unfold; to spread something out or unfold it
8. to make it possible for people, cars, goods, etc. to pass through a place
9. to start business for the day; to start business for the first time
10. to be ready for people to go to
11. to start an activity or event; to begin using or doing something
12. to start in a particular way; to make something start in a particular way
13. to perform a ceremony showing that a building can start being used
14. to make it possible to reach, have, use or do something
15. it begins to rain heavily
16. to provide opportunities for somebody to do something and be successful
17. to realize or make somebody realize the truth about something
18. to become or make somebody aware of new ideas or experiences
19. to make it possible for somebody to do something or for something to happen
20. to tell somebody all your problems, feelings, etc.
mở
organ
noun
[/ˈɔːrɡən/]
1. a part of the body that has a particular purpose, such as the heart or the brain; part of a plant with a particular purpose
-> the internal organs
2. a penis
-> the male organ
3. a large musical instrument with keys like a piano. Sounds are produced by air forced through pipes.
-> She plays the organ in church.
4. a musical instrument similar to a pipe organ, but without pipes
-> an electric organ
5. an official organization that is part of a larger organization and has a special purpose
-> the organs of government
6. a newspaper or magazine that gives information about a particular group or organization; a means of communicating the views of a particular group
-> The People’s Daily is the official organ of the Chinese Communist Party.
đàn organ
organic
adjective
[/ɔːrˈɡænɪk/]
1. produced or practised without using artificial chemicals
-> organic cheese/vegetables/wine, etc.
2. produced by or from living things
-> Improve the soil by adding organic matter.
3. relating to chemical compounds that contain carbon and mainly or ultimately come from living things
-> organic compounds
4. connected with the organs of the body
-> organic disease
5. consisting of different parts that are all connected to each other
-> the view of society as an organic whole
6. happening in a slow and natural way, rather than suddenly
-> the organic growth of foreign markets
hữu cơ
organized
adjective
[/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/]
1. involving large numbers of people who work together to do something in a way that has been carefully planned
-> an organized body of workers
2. arranged or planned well or in the way mentioned
-> a carefully organized campaign
3. able to plan your work, life, etc. well and in an efficient way
-> a very organized person
được tổ chức
organizer
noun
[/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/]
1. a person who makes the arrangements for something
-> the organizers of the festival
người tổ chức
originally
adverb
[/əˈrɪdʒənəli/]
1. used to describe the situation that existed at the beginning of a particular period or activity, especially before something was changed
-> The school was originally very small.
ban đầu
other
adjective
[/ˈʌðər/]
1. used to refer to people or things that are additional or different to people or things that have been mentioned or are known about
-> Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there.
2. used to refer to the second of two people or things
-> My other sister is a doctor.
3. used to refer to the people or things that remain in a group
-> I’ll wear my other shoes—these are dirty.
4. used to refer to a place, direction, etc. that is the opposite to where you are, are going, etc.
-> I work on the other side of town.
5. recently
6. except
7. different or in a different way from; not
khác
ourselves
pronoun
[/ɑːrˈselvz/]
1. the reflexive form of we; used when you and another person or other people together cause and are affected by an action
-> We shouldn’t blame ourselves for what happened.
2. used to emphasize we or us; sometimes used instead of these words
-> We’ve often thought of going there ourselves.
3. alone; without anyone else
4. without help
5. for us alone to have or use; not shared with others
chính chúng ta
out
adverb
[/aʊt/]
1. away from the inside of a place or thing
-> She ran out into the corridor.
2. away from or not at home or their place of work
-> I called Liz but she was out.
3. outside; not in a building
-> It’s cold out.
4. used to show that something/somebody is removed from a place, job, etc.
-> This detergent is good for getting stains out.
5. away from the edge of a place
-> The boy dashed out into the road.
6. used to show where something comes from
-> He drank his beer out of the bottle.
7. used to show what something is made from
-> a statue made out of bronze
8. used to show that somebody/something does not have any of something
-> We’re out of milk.
9. used to show that somebody/something is not or no longer in a particular state or condition
-> Try and stay out of trouble.
10. used to show that somebody is no longer involved in something
-> It was an awful job and I’m glad to be out of it.
11. from a particular number or set
-> You scored six out of ten.
12. clearly and loudly so that people can hear
-> to call/cry/shout out
13. a long or a particular distance away from a place or from land
-> She’s working out in Australia.
14. available to everyone; known to everyone
-> When does her new book come out?
15. used to show the reason why something is done
-> I asked out of curiosity.
16. not in the library; borrowed by somebody else
-> The book you wanted is out on loan.
17. at or towards its lowest point on land
-> I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out.
18. if the sun, moon or stars are or come out, they can be seen from the earth and are not hidden by clouds
19. fully open
-> There should be some snowdrops out by now.
20. if a team or team member is out, it is no longer their turn with the bat
-> The West Indies were all out for 364 (= after scoring 364 runs in cricket).
21. if a player is out, they can no longer take part in the game
-> If you have no more cards, you are out. The winner is the one with the most cards.
22. if the ball is out, it landed outside the line
-> The umpire said the ball was out.
23. not correct or exact; wrong
-> I was slightly out in my calculations.
24. not possible or not allowed
-> Swimming is out until the weather gets warmer.
25. not fashionable
-> Black is out this year.
26. not or no longer burning or lit
-> Suddenly all the lights went out.
27. at an end
-> It was summer and school was out.
28. unconscious
-> He was out for more than an hour and came round in the hospital.
29. on strike
-> The dockers stayed out for several months.
30. to the end; completely
-> Hear me out before you say anything.
31. to be trying to get or do something
32. going regularly to a place
33. able to go outside again after an illness
34. travelling around a place
35. going or leaving
36. sad because you are not included in something
37. not aware of what is happening, usually because of drinking too much alcohol, or taking drugs
ngoài
owner
noun
[/ˈəʊnər/]
1. a person who owns something
-> a dog/pet/gun owner
người sở hữu
oxygen
noun
[/ˈɑːksɪdʒən/]
1. a chemical element. Oxygen is a gas that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals and plants to live.
-> The patient didn’t seem to be getting enough oxygen.
ôxy
package
verb
[/ˈpækɪdʒ/]
1. to put something into a box, bag, etc. to be sold or transported
-> packaged food/goods
2. to present somebody/something in a particular way
-> politicians who are packaged and presented to the public
bưu kiện
paint
verb
[/peɪnt/]
1. to cover a surface or object with paint
-> Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint.
2. to make a picture or design using paints
-> to paint portraits/pictures
3. to give a particular impression of somebody/something
-> The article paints them as a bunch of petty criminals.
4. to put coloured make-up on your nails, lips, etc.
5. to describe somebody/something in a particular way; to give a particular impression of somebody/something
6. to go to a lot of different bars, clubs, etc. and enjoy yourself
7. to describe something in a general way, ignoring the details
sơn
painting
noun
[/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/]
1. a picture that has been painted
-> a watercolour/an acrylic painting
2. the act or art of using paint to produce pictures
-> Her hobbies include music and painting.
3. the act of putting paint onto the surface of objects, walls, etc.
-> painting and decorating
bức vẽ
part
noun
[/pɑːrt/]
1. some but not all of a thing
-> The team is greater than the sum of its parts.
2. a section, piece or feature of something
-> We spent part of the time in the museum.
3. an element or member of something; a person or thing that helps to make up a whole or belongs in it
-> She’s not from these parts.
4. a separate piece or area of a human or animal body or of a plant
5. a piece of a machine or structure
6. an area or a region of the world, a country, a town, etc.
7. a region or an area
8. a section of a book, television series, etc., especially one that is published or broadcast separately
9. a role played by an actor in a play, film, etc.; the words spoken by an actor in a particular role
10. the way in which somebody/something is involved in an action or situation
11. music for a particular voice or instrument in a group singing or playing together
12. a unit of measurement that allows you to compare the different amounts of substances in something
13. a line on a person’s head where the hair is divided with a comb
14. to be better or more effective as a group than you would think just by looking at the individual members of the group
15. most of something, especially a period of time; more than half of something
16. you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risks
17. mostly; usually
18. used to express your own, his, their, etc. opinion or feelings about something
19. to a great extent
20. partly; to some extent
21. to have an appearance or wear clothes suitable for a particular job, role or position
22. a person with many skills
23. made or done by somebody
24. a normal part of something
25. a person or thing that you are so used to seeing that you no longer notice them
26. to accept something slightly unpleasant without complaining or being offended
27. to be involved in something
28. to support somebody, for example in an argument
phần
partially
adverb
[/ˈpɑːrʃəli/]
1. partly; not completely
-> The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
một phần
particularly
adverb
[/pərˈtɪkjələrli/]
1. especially; more than usual or more than others
-> particularly useful/important/interesting
cụ thể
pass
noun
[/pæs/]
1. an official document or ticket that shows that you have the right to enter or leave a place, to travel on a bus or train, etc.
-> I never thought things would come to such a pass as this.
2. a successful result in an exam or test
-> a boarding pass (= for a plane)
3. (in some sports) an act of hitting or throwing the ball to another player in your team
4. a road or way over or through mountains
5. an act of going or moving past or over something
6. a stage in a process, especially one that involves separating things from a larger group
7. a choice or suggestion that is rejected or dismissed
8. to reach a sad or difficult state
9. if you give somebody a free pass or somebody gets a free pass, they are not punished for something bad they have done, or they are given permission to do something bad
10. to try to start a sexual relationship with somebody
vượt qua
past
noun
[/pæst/]
1. the time that has gone by; things that happened in an earlier time
-> I used to go there often in the past.
2. a person’s past life or career; the history of a place, country, group, etc.
-> We don’t know anything about his past.
3. the form of a verb used to describe actions in the past
-> The past of ‘shine’ is ‘shone’.
4. a person or thing from your past that you see, hear, meet, etc. again in the present
5. a long time ago
6. to behave as though society, etc. has not changed, when in fact it has
quá khứ
pattern
noun
[/ˈpætərn/]
1. the regular way in which something happens or is done
-> changing patterns of urban life
2. an excellent example to copy
-> This system sets the pattern for others to follow.
3. a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. for example as a design on material, carpets, etc.
-> a pattern of diamonds and squares
4. a design, set of instructions or shape to cut around that you use in order to make something
-> a knitting pattern
5. a small piece of material, paper, etc. that helps you choose the design of something
-> wallpaper patterns
mẫu
pause
verb
[/pɔːz/]
1. to stop talking or doing something for a short time before continuing
-> Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’.
2. to stop a video, etc. for a short time using the pause button
-> She paused the movie to go and answer the door.
tạm ngừng
per
preposition
[/pər/]
1. used to express the cost or amount of something for each person, number used, distance travelled, etc.
-> Rooms cost £50 per person, per night.
2. following something that has been decided
3. in the way that is normal or usual; as often happens
mỗi
per cent
noun
[/pər ˈsent/]
1. one part in every hundred
-> Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food.
2. to put as much effort into something as you can; to give even more effort than could be expected
phần trăm
percentage
noun
[/pərˈsentɪdʒ/]
1. the number, amount or rate of something, expressed as if it is part of a total that is 100; a part or share of a whole
-> What percentage of the population is/are overweight?
2. a share of the profits of something
-> He gets a percentage for every car sold.
phần trăm
persist
verb
[/pərˈsɪst/]
1. to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable
-> Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?
2. to continue to exist
-> The belief that the earth was flat persisted for many centuries.
kiên trì
personal
adjective
[/ˈpɜːrsənl/]
1. your own; not belonging to or connected with anyone else
-> Get up close and personal with the koalas at the San Diego Zoo.
2. between individual people who know each other
-> The novel is written from personal experience.
3. connected with a person’s private life, rather than their job or official position
4. done by a particular person rather than by somebody who is acting for them
5. made or done for a particular person rather than for a large group of people or people in general
6. referring to a particular person’s character, appearance, opinions, etc. in a way that is offensive
7. connected with a person’s body
8. physically very close to somebody; getting to know them well
riêng tư
phone
noun
[/fəʊn/]
1. a piece of equipment for talking to people who are not in the same place as you
-> I have to make a phone call.
2. the system for talking to somebody else using a phone
-> They like to do business by phone.
3. the part of a landline phone that you hold in your hand and speak into
-> to pick up the phone
4. an instrument that uses or makes sound
-> dictaphone
5. speaking a particular language; a person who does this
-> anglophone
6. a sound made in speech, especially when not considered as part of the sound system of a particular language
7. to be using the phone
8. to have a phone in your home or place of work
điện thoại
phone
verb
[/fəʊn/]
1. to make a phone call to somebody
-> I was just phoning up for a chat.
điện thoại
pig
noun
[/pɪɡ/]
1. an animal with pink, black or brown skin, short legs, a broad nose and a short curly tail. Pigs are kept on farms for their meat (called pork) or live in the wild.
-> a pig farmer
2. a person who you find unpleasant or offensive; a person who you think is dirty or greedy
-> Arrogant pig!
3. an offensive word for a police officer
4. to do something badly; to make a mess of something
5. if you buy a pig in a poke, you buy something without seeing it or knowing if it is good enough
6. a difficult or unpleasant thing or task
7. used to show that you do not believe something will ever happen
con lợn
pile
noun
[/paɪl/]
1. a number of things that have been placed on top of each other
-> a pile of clothes/paper
2. a mass of something that is high in the middle and wider at the bottom than at the top
-> piles of dirty washing
3. a lot of something
-> He made a pile of cash on the sale of his house.
4. the short threads, pieces of wool, etc. that form the soft surface of carpets and some types of cloth such as velvet
-> a deep-pile carpet
5. a large wooden, metal or stone post that is fixed into the ground and used to support a building, bridge, etc.
6. a large impressive building
-> a Victorian pile built as a private hospital
7. in the least/most important position in a group of people or things
8. to make a lot of money
Đóng cọc
pin
verb
[/pɪn/]
1. to attach something onto another thing or fasten things together with a pin, etc.
-> The company is pinning its hopes on the new project.
2. to make somebody unable to move by holding them or pressing them against something
-> She pinned the badge onto her jacket.
3. to rely on somebody/something completely for success or help
ghim
pirate
noun
[/ˈpaɪrət/]
1. (especially in the past) a person on a ship who attacks other ships at sea in order to steal from them
-> There were reports that a pirate ship had come looking for treasure in the cove.
2. a person who makes illegal copies of books, computer programs, etc., in order to sell them
-> a pirate edition
3. a person or an organization that broadcasts illegally
-> a pirate radio station
cướp biển
plain
adjective
[/pleɪn/]
1. not decorated or complicated; simple
-> a plain but elegant dress
2. without marks or a pattern on it
-> covers in plain or printed cotton
3. easy to see or understand
-> He made it plain that we should leave.
4. not trying to trick anyone; honest and direct
-> The plain fact is that nobody really knows.
5. used to emphasize that something is very ordinary, not special in any way
-> You don’t need any special skills for this job, just plain common sense.
6. not beautiful or attractive
-> She looked very plain and dowdy.
7. describing a simple stitch used in knitting
8. to be simple and free from trouble
9. simply and clearly expressed, without using technical language
10. very obvious
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