4000 Essential English Words

4000 t vng cn thit - C Mai Phng
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abandon [bndn] v. t b, b ri
To abandon something is to leave it forever or for a long time.
- The old room had been abandoned years before.
T b mt ci g l b li n vnh vin hoc trong mt thi gian di.
->> Cn phng c ny b b hoang vi nm trc.
abbey [bi] n. tu vin
An abbey is a house or group of houses where monks or nuns live.
- When the monk returned to the abbey, he went immediately to his bedroom.
Mt tu vin l mt ngi nh hoc mt nhm nhng ngi nh m nhng thy tu hoc b x sng .
->> Khi ngi thy tu ny quay tr li tu vin, ng y ln ging ng ngay lp tc.
abide [baid] v. tun theo
To abide by something, like a rule, means to obey it.
- If you want to play the game with us, you must be willing to abide by our rules.
Tun theo ci g , nh mt iu lut, ngha l lm theo n.
->> Nu bn mun chi tr chi ny vi chng ti, bn phi sn lng tun theo lut l ca chng ti.
ability [bilti] n. kh nng lm g v th cht
Ability is the quality of a person being able to do something well.
- His swimming abilities let him cross the entire lake.
Kh nng l phm cht ca mt ngi c th lm tt mi vic.
->> Nhng kh nng bi li ca anh y a anh y vt qua c ci h ny.
abolish [bdli] v. th tiu, bi b
To abolish something means to put an end to it, such as a system or law.
- President Lincoln abolished slavery in the US.
Th tiu mt ci g ngha l t du chm ht cho n, nh mt h thng hoc mt iu lut.
->> Tng thng Lincoln chm dt tnh trng n l M.
above [abv] prep. trn
If something is above, it is at a higher level than something else.
- He straightened the sign that was above the crowd.
Nu mt ci g trn, n ang mt mc cao hn vt khc.
->> Anh y sp xp ngn np cc du hiu ln xn trn.
"abroad [br;d] adv." nc ngoi
If someone goes or travels abroad, they go to another country.
-My brother wants to go abroad next year.
Nu mt ngi i hoc n nc ngoi, h i ti mt quc gia khc.
->> Anh trai ca ti mun i nc ngoi vo nm ti.
absence [bsns] n. s vng mt
Absence is the state of something being away.
- There is an absence of sand in the hourglass.
S vng mt l trng thi bin mt ca mt th g .
->> Ct khng c trong chic ng h ct ny.
absolute [bslu:t] adj. Tuyt i, nguyn cht
If something is absolute, it is total or complete.
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- My presentation was an absolute disaster! It was terrible!
Nu mt vt cn nguyn cht, ngha l n cn nguyn vn hon ton.
->> Bi thuyt trnh ca ti nh mt tai ha thc s! N tht kinh khng!
absorb [abs:rb] v. ht, hp th
To absorb a liquid means to take it inside.
- He used a sponge to absorb the water on the floor.
Hp th mt cht lng ngha l n vo trong.
->> Anh y s dng mt ming vi thm ht nc trn tng.
abstract [bstrkt] adj. Tru tng
If ideas are abstract, they are based on general ways of thinking.
- The idea of beauty is abstract and changes over time.
Nu nhng tng tru tng, chng c cn c trn nhng cch suy ngh c bn.
->> tng lm p ny l tru tng v thay i theo thi gian.
absurd [bs:rd] adj. V l, ngu xun
If something or someone is absurd, they are ridiculous.
- That group of people making animal noises sounds completely absurd.
Nu mt vt g hoc mt ngi no ng ngn, h s t ra l bch.
->> Nhm nhng ngi kia ang to ra nhng m thanh ng vt l hon ton ngu xun.
abundant [bndnt] adj. Tha thi
If something is abundant, then it is available in large quantities.
- Cakes, cookies, and candy were so abundant that the child was very happy.
Mt vt g tha thi, th n c sn mt s lng ln.
->> Nhng chic bnh ngt, bnh quy v ko c s lng rt nhiu khin bn tr rt sung sng.
abuse [bju:z] v. lm dng, ngc i
To abuse someone or something means to hurt them on purpose.
- The mean man abused his dog when it barked too loudly.
Ngc i mt ai hoc mt ci g ngha l ch nh gy thit hi ln h.
->> Ngi n ng ny hnh h con ch ca ng y khi n sa qu to.
academy [kdmi] n. hc vin
An academy is a special type of school.
- There are many course taught at the academy that I go to
Mt hc vin l mt loi trng hc c bit
->> C nhiu kha hc c dy hc vin ny m ti tham gia.
accelerate [kselreit] v. lm gp gp
To accelerate means to increase in speed.
- When he stepped on the gas pedal, the motorcycle accelerated.
Lm gp gp nghi l tng tc .
->> Khi anh y tng tc ga, chic xe my phng nhanh ln.
accent [ksnt] n. trng m, ging iu
An accent is a certain way of speaking that shows where a person is from.
- The new teachers accent was clearly a German one.
Mt ging iu l mt cch ni c th xc nh mt ngi n t u.
->> Ging iu ca c gio mi ny hon ton ging mt ngi c.
accept [ksept] v. chp thun, ng
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To accept something that is offered is to take it.
- I accecpted the girls very nice gift
ng mt iu g c a ra ngha l thc hin n.
->> Ti chp nhn mn qu rt p ca c gi.
Access [kses] n. ng vo, c hi
Access is the right to enter or use something.
- The manager was the only person with access to the password.
C hi l quyn tham gia hoc s dng mt ci g .
->> Ngi qun l l ngi duy nht c quyn s dng mt khu ny.
accessory [ksesri] n. ph tng
An accessory is a thing that is added to another thing to make it look better.
- The store sold colorful accessories like bags, sunglasses, and makeup.
Mt ph tng l mt vt m c b sung thm vo mt vt khc lm n tt hn.
->> Ca hng ny bn nhng ph tng sc s nh cp, knh rm, v trang im.
accident [ksidnt] n. ri ro, tai nn
An accident is an unexpected undesirable event.
- She had to go to the hospital after she was in a serious car accident.
Mt tai nn l mt s vic xy ra khng mng mun.
->> C y phi i vic sau khi gp mt tai nn t nghim trng.
accompany [kmpni] v. h tng
To accompany other people means to join them or go with them.
- My brothers accompanied me to the movie.
H tng nhng ngi khc ngha l tham gia cng h hoc i theo h.
->> nhng anh trai ca ti a ti i xem phim.
accomplish [kamplij] v. hon thnh
To accomplish something means to finish it.
- He accomplished his goal of running ten miles.
Hon thnh mt ci ngha l kt thc n.
->> Anh y hon thnh mc tiu chy mi mt ca mnh.
accordingly [k:rdili] adv. theo
If someone acts accordingly, they act in a way that is suitable.
- He feels like he did a good job, and his boss should pay him accordingly.
Nu mt ai lm theo, h hnh ng bng mt cch hp l.
->> Anh y cm thy mnh lm mt vic tt, v theo ng ch ca anh y nn tr cng anh y
ph hp.
account [kaunt] n. ti khon
An account with a bank is an arrangement to keep ones money there.
- After I paid for the new car, my bank account was nearly empty.
Mt ti khon ngn hng l mt s tha thun gi tin ca mt ngi trong .
->> Sau khi ti thanh ton chic xe t mi, ti khon ngn hng ca ti gn nh cn sch.
accountant [kauntnt] n. k ton vin
An accountant is a person whose job is to keep financial accounts.
- The accountant helped me keep track of my money.
Mt k ton vin l mt ngi m cng vic ca h l gi nhng ti khon ti chnh.
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->> K ton vin ny gip ti bo qun tin.
accumulate [kju:mjleit] v. tch ly
To accumulate something is to collect a lot of it over time.
- The m ail accumulated in their mailbox while they were on vacation.
Tch ly mt ci g l su tm vi s lng ln theo thi gian
->> Th ny tch ly trong hm th ca h trong khi h i ngh.
accurate [kjrit] adj. Chnh xc
If something is accurate, it is completely correct.
- The story in the newspaper wasnt very accurate.
Nu mt ci g ng n, th n hon ton chnh xc.
->> cu chuyn trn tp ch ny rt sai lch.
accuse [kju:z] v. buc ti
To accuse someone of something is to blame them for doing it.
- She accused her brother of breaking her computer.
Buc ti mt ai v mt vic g l li cho vic h lm.
->> C y li lm hng my tnh cho anh trai mnh.
acid [sid] n. a xt
An acid is a chemical that can burn or dissolve other substances.
- In chemistry class, we mixed two acids together and watched the reaction.
A xt l mt cht ha hc m c th t hoc ha tan nhng cht khc.
->> trong mt lp hc ha, chng ti kt hp hai loi a xt vi nhau v xem chng phn ng.
acquaint [kweint] v. lm quen
To acquaint is to get to know something or someone .
- Nancy acquainted herself with the new computer.
Lm quen l n nhn, tm hiu mt ci g hoc mt ai .
->> Nancy t tm hiu chic my tnh mi.
acquire [kwair] v. kim c, thu c
To acquire something is to gain possession of it.
- Tina acquired a strange package yesterday.
Thu c mt ci g l chim hu c n.
->> Tina thu c mt gi hng k l vo hm qua.
acquisition [kwzin] n. s thu nhn
An acquisition is something that a person buys or gets in some way.
- Marty was happy with his new acquisition: a very fast bicycle.
Mt s thu nhn l mt vic m mt ngi mua hoc nhn ly bng mt vi cch.
acrobat [krbt] n. ngi biu din
An acrobat is a person who entertains people by doing amazing physical things.
- There were acrobats at the circus that did impressive and complicated jumps.
Mt ngi biu din l mt ngi m gii tr cho mi ngi bng vic thc hin nhng vic gy ngc
nhin.
across [kr:s] prep. T bn ny sang bn kia
To go across something is to go to the other side of it.
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- He walked across the board to the other side.
i t bn ny sang bn kia ngha l i n bn khc ca ng.
->> anh y i t mn thuyn ny sang mn thuyn khc.
actual [ktual] adj. Thc t
Actual means that something is real or true.
- This is the actual sword that the King owned, not a fake one.
Thc t c ngha l mt th g c tht hoc ng n.
->> c mt thanh gm thc s ca nh vua, khng phi hng gi.
actually [ktuli] adv. Trn thc t
Actually means in fact or really.
- My dad looks a little mean, but actually hes very kind.
Trn thc t c ngha l s tht hoc c tht
->> b ca ti trng c v bn xn, nhng thc t ng y rt tt
acute [kju:t] adj. Sc bn, gay gt
When a bad thing is acute, it is very severe and intense.
- When she fell out of the tree, the girl felt an acute pain in her arm.
Khi mt s vic gay gt, n rt kht k he v kch lit
->> khi c y lm ci cy, c gi rt au tay.
achieve [ti:v] v nhn c
To achieve something is to successfully do it after trying hard.
- I was happy that I could achieve my goal.
Nhn c ci g ngha l lm g thnh cng sau khi c gng thc s.
->> ti thy hnh phc khi mnh c th hon thnh mc tiu
adapt [dpt] v. tra vo, thch nghi
To adapt means to change in order to deal with a new situation or addition.
- When he went to the new town, he had to adapt to all the weather changes.
Thch nghi ngha l thay i ng x vi mt s b sung hoc v tr mi.
addict [dikt] n. ngi nghin ngp
An addict is a person who cannot stop doing or having something.
- She was a coffee addict. She had more than three cups each day.
Mt ngi nghin l ngi m khng th dng lm hoc ly g .
->> c y nghin caf. C y ung hn 3 cc mt ngy.
adept [dept] adj. Tinh thng, lo luyn
If someone is adept at something, they are very good at doing it.
- The carpenter is very adept at building houses.
Mt ngi gii v mt vic g , h thng lm rt tt n.
->> th mc l ngi rt gii xy nh.
adequate [dikwit] adj. y , tng xng
When something is adequate, it is good enough for something else.
- Without adequate notice of the road block, they will have to turn around.
Khi mt vt g tng xng, n tt vi vt cn li.
->> Khng c thng bo y v tr ngi trn ng, h s phi i vng.
adhere [dhir] v. tham gia, bm cht vo
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To adhere means to act in the way that a rule or agreement says is right.
- If the new employees wish to succeed, they must adhere to the bosss rules.
Tham gia ngha l hnh ng theo mt lut hoc hp ng gi l quyn.
->> nhng ngi cng nhn mi mun thnh cng, h phi tun th quy tc ca ng ch.
adhesive [dhi:siv] n. cht dnh
An adhesive is a substance used for sticking things together.
- The carpenter used an adhesive to hold the two pieces of wood together.
Mt cht dnh l mt cht c s dng dn nhiu th vi nhau
adjoin [din] v. ni lin
To adjoin something means to be next to or attached to something else.
- She can listen to her brothers conversations because her room adjoins his.
Ni lin vt g ngha l lm k tip hoc thu ht nhng vt cn li.
->> c y c th nghe on hi thoi ca anh trai c y v phng ca c y lin k bn cnh.
adjoining [dini] adj. Gn k
If something is adjoining, it is next to or joined with a building, or room.
- I couldnt sleep because the people in the adjoining room were loud.
Mt vt g gn k, n ngay cnh hoc c ni lin vi mt ton nh hoc mt cn phng.
->> ti khng th ng c v mi ngi phng bn cnh qu n o.
adjust [dst] v. iu chnh
To adjust something means to change it so it is better.
- He adjusted the old guitar to make it sound better.
iu chnh th g ngha l thay i n cho n tt hn
->> anh iu chnh chic n guitar c lm n hay hn.
administer [dministr] v. trng nom, qun l
To administer means to take responsibility for organizing something.
- The teachers assistant will administer the test.
Trng nom ngha l thc hin trch nhim t chc mt vic g
->> ngi tr l gim c s qun l bi kim tra
administration [dminstrein] n. s qun l
An administration is the group of people who manage a company or organization.
- She hoped she could be promoted to a job in the administration.
S qun l l mt nhm ngi m qun l mt cng ty hoc mt t chc
->> c y mong rng c th c thng chc thnh qun l
administrative [dminstreitiv] adj. Thuc v hnh chnh
Administrative describes anything related to managing a company or organization.
- I work as an administrative assistant to the owner of the company.
Thuc v hnh chnh din t bt c th g lin quan ti vic qun l mt cng ty hoc t chc.
->> ti lm vic nh mt tr l hnh chnh cho cng ty ca ti
administrator [dminstreitr] n. ngi qun l
An administrator is a person who controls a business, company, or organization.
- Everyone in the store did whatever the administrator asked them to do.
Mt ngi qun l l ngi m iu khin mt vic kinh doanh, mt cng ty hay mt t chc
->> mi ngi trong ca hng lm bt c iu g m ngi qun l yu cu h lm.
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admiral [dmrl] n. c
An admiral is someone who controls many military ships.
- They won the sea battle because of the admirals great leadership.
Mt c l ngi m iu khin nhiu con tu qun s
->> h chin thng trn thy chin nh ngi lnh o tuyt vi.
admire [dmair] v. khm phc
To admire someone is to like them for what they do.
-I admire my brother for his hard work.
Khm phc mt ai l thch h v iu h lm
->> ti ngng m anh trai ti v s chm ch lm vic
admissio n [dmian] n. trng hc, t chc x hi
Admission is the act of allowing to enter a place.
- The admission ticket to the movie was $5.
T chc x hi l hot ng m cho php i vo mt a im.
->> v vo rp xem phim l 5$
admit [dmit] v. nhn vo, tha nhn
To admit something means to say that it is true.
- I had to admit that I stole his idea.
Tha nhn mt iu g ngha l ni iu l ng
->> ti phi tha nhn rng ti n cp tng ca anh y
admonish [dmani] v. khin trch
To admonish someone is to tell them you disapprove of their behavior.
- The teacher admonished Mark because he was chewing gum in class.
Khin trch mt ai l ni vi h bn khng tn thnh thi ca h
->> ngi gio vin khin trch Mark v anh y nhai ko cao su trong lp.
adopt [dapt] v. nhn lm con nui
To adopt someone is to make them as a part of ones own family.
- The girl was adopted by the couple when she was three.
Nhn mt ai lm con nui l lm h tr thnh mt thnh vin ca gia nh
->> ngi con gi c nhn lm con nui bi mt cp v chng khi c y 3 tui.
adorn [d:rn] v. t im
To adorn something means to make it more beautiful by decorating it.
- Small glass beads adorned the vase.
T im mt vt g ngha l lm n tr nn p hn bng vic trang tr n.
->> nhng chui ht cm thy tnh nh t im chic bnh
advance [advns] v ci tin, thc y
To advance is to go forward.
- He advanced up the ladder slowly.
Ci tin l i ln pha trc
->> anh y bc ln cu thang chm ri
advantage [dvntid] n. iu tch cc
An advantage is something that helps you.
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- Being tall is an advantage to a basketball player
Mt iu tch cc l mt th g gip bn
->> chiu cao l mt im tch cc cho vn ng vin bng chuyn
advent [dvent] n. s n
An advent is the arrival or beginning of an important person, thing, or event.
- During the advent of radio, very few programs actually played music.
S n ni l s vic bt u ca mt ngi, mt vic hoc s kin quan trng.
->> trong sut qu trnh n ni ca song v tuyn. thc t nhiu chng trnh pht nhc
adventure [dventr] n. s mo him
An adventure is a fun or exciting thing that you do.
- Riding in the rough water was an adventure.
Mt s mo him l mt vic lm th v hoc kch ng bn lm
->> li qua dng nc mnh l mt s mo him
adverse [dv:rs] adj. i ch, chng i
If something is adverse, then it is harmful.
- Not eating healthy foods can have an adverse effect on your health.
Mt vic g i ch, nu n c hi
->> khng n ung y c th gy nh hng xu ti sc khe ca bn
advertise [dvrtaiz] v. thng bo, qung co
To advertise is to tell people about something on TV, radio, etc.
- They used a rabbit to help them advertise their product.
Thng bo l ni vi mi ngi v nhng g c pht trn ti vi, i,
->> h s dng mt con th gip h qung co sn phm
advice [dvais] n. li khuyn
Advice is an opinion about what to do.
- I dont know how to study for my exams. Can you give me some advicel
Li khuyn l mt kin v vic cn lm
->> ti khng bit hc th no cho bi kim tra ca mnh. Bn c th cho ti mt vi li khuyn
advise [dvaiz] v. khuyn bo
To advise someone is to tell them what to do.
- My mother often advises people about their money.
Khuyn bo ai l ni vi h vic cn lm
->> m ca ti thng xuyn khuyn mi ngi v tin ca h
advocacy [dvksi] n. ngi lut s, s bo cha
Advocacy is the act of supporting or recommending something.
- Janines strong advocacy for the event made people want to attend.
S bo cha l hnh ng h tr hoc khuyn mt vic g
->> s bo cha mnh m ca Janine cho s kin ny lm nhiu ngi mun ch .
advocate [dvkeit] v. bin h, bo cha
To advocate a plan or idea is to support or suggest it in public.
- The group advocated increased spending on education and schools.
Bin h mt k hoch hoc tng l vic h tr hoc ngh n mt cch cng khai
->> Nhm bin h tng cng vic s dng gio dc v trng hc
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aerial [nl] adj trn khng
When something is aerial, it relates to being in the air or flying.
- The aerial photographer took pictures from the air balloon.
Khi mt th g trn khng, n lin quan ti vic trn khng kh hoc ang bay
->> ngi th nh trn khng chp nhng bc nh t qu bng bay.
aesthetic [setik] adj. Thm m
If something is aesthetic, then it is concerned with a love of beauty.
- The dresses were noteworthy for their aesthetic design.
Mt vt c tnh thm m, th n hng v mt tnh yu ca v p
->> nhng b qun o ng ch v thit k p
affect [fekt] v. gy nh hng
To affect someone or something is to have an influence over them.
- The students poor attitude affected the other students in the class.
Gy nh hng ti ngi no hoc vt g l vic to ra tc ng ln h.
->> quan im ngho nn ca sinh vin ny tc ng ln sinh vin khc trong lp
afflicted [fliktid] adj. au n
Afflicted means to suffer physically or mentally.
- He was afflicted by pain in his right arm.
au n ngha l tri qua, chu ng v c th hoc tinh thn
affluent [flu(:)nt] adj. Giu c
If someone is affluent, they are wealthy.
- People in the city are usually more affluent than people in the country.
Mt ngi giu c, h thng c sang
->> nhng ngi thnh ph thng giu c hn nhng ngi nng thn.
afford [f:rd] v c sc
To afford something means you have enough money to pay for it.
- Ive been saving my money, so I can afford to buy a new bike.
C sc vi g ngha l bn c tin chi tr cho n
->> ti tng tit kim tin, nn ti c th kh nng mua xe p mi.
afraid [freid] adj. E ngi
When someone is afraid, they feel fear.
- The woman was afraid of what she saw.
Khi mt ngi e ngi, h cm thy s hi
->> ngi ph n ny e ngi nhng g c y thy.
against [genst] prep. Chng li
To be against something is to be touching it or opposed to it.
- They both leaned against the wall.
Chng li g l tip xc vo n hoc chng i li n.
->> c hai bn h u ta vo bc tng
aggregate [grgit] adj. Tp hp li
When a number is aggregate, it is made up of smaller amounts added together.
- The company totaled its aggregate sales for the entire year.
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Khi mt s c tp hp li, n c to ra mt lng nh hn.
->> cng ty tnh tng doanh s bn hng c nm
aggression [gren] n. s xm chim
Aggression is behavior that is mean or violent to others.
- The problem was only made worse by Marks aggression.
S xm chim l thi bn xn hoc mnh lit vi nhng th khc
->> vn ny l ch tr nn xu hn bi s xm chim ca Mark
aggressive [gresiv] adj. Hung hng
If someone is aggressive, then they constantly want to fight.
- Nobody liked to play games with him because he was always too aggressive.
Khi mt ngi hung hang, th h lun mun nh nhau
->> khng mt ai thch chi nhng tr chi vi anh v anh y thng rt hung hang.
agree [gri:] v. ng
To agree is to say yes or to think the same way.
-* A: The food is very good in that restaurant. B: I agree with you.
ng l ni c hoc ngh theo cch tng t
->> A: thc n ny ca hng rt ngon. B: ti ng vi bn
agriculture [grikltr] n. nng nghip
Agriculture is the growing of food and animals.
- The farmerstudied agriculture in college.
Nng nghip l pht trin lng thc v ng vt
->> nhng ngi nng dn hc ngh nng trng cao ng.
ahead [hed] adv. V pha trc
If something is ahead of something else, it is in front of it.
- The blue car drove on ahead of us.
Nu mt th g pha trc th cn li, n s ng trc vt
->> chic t mu xanh nc bin trc mt chng ti
aid [eid] v. s gip
To aid someone is to help them when they need something.
-The doctor aided the boy after his accident.
Gip mt ngi l gip h khi h cn g
->> bc s gip chng trai sau khi anh y gp tai nn
ail [eii] v. lm au n
To ail a person or group is to cause difficulty or pain.
- My brother went to the doctor to see what was ailing him.
Lm mt ngi au n hoc mt nhm au n l gy ra kh khn hoc au kh
->> anh trai ca ti n gp bc si thy nhng g khin anh y au n
aim [eim] n. mc ch
An aim is a goal someone wants to make happen.
- My aim is to become a helicopter pilot.
Mt mc ch l im nhm mt ngi no mun t ti
->> mc ch ca ti l thnh mt phi cng trc thng
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aircraft [rkrft] n. my bay, tu bay
An aircraft is a vehicle that flies in the sky, such as an airplane or helicopter.
- At the museum in the airport, you can see a lot of old aircraft.
Mt my bay l mt phng tin bay trn tri, nh my bay khch hoc trc thng
airway [rwei] n. ng bay
An airway is the passage by which air reaches a person s lungs.
- Since he was sick, mucus would occasionally get stuck in his airway.
Mt ng bay l li i thit k bi khng gian a mt ngi ln trn khng
aisle [ail] n.gian bn cnh, cnh
An aisle is a space between two things that people use to walk.
- They were told to clear the aisle because the plane was about to land.
Gian bn cnh l mt khong khng gia 2 vt m mi ngi i qua
->> h c ni s lm sch li i bn cnh v my bay s h cnh .
alarm [la:rm] n. thit b cnh bo
An alarm is something that warns people of danger.
- When the students heard the fire alarm, they left the building.
Mt thit b cnh bo l th m cnh bo nguy him cho mi ngi
alas [als] int. Than i
Alas is a word that people say when something bad happens.
- I looked everywhere for my purse, but alas, I couldnt find it.
Than i l mt t m mi ngi ni khi h gp chuyn xu
->> ti tm ngn qu khp ni, nhng than i, ti khng th tm thy
alert [ l:rt] v. bo ng
To alert someone is to tell or warn them about something.
- The fire alarm alerted us that there was a problem.
Bo ng mt ngi l ni hoc cnh bo h v mt vic g
->> chung bo chy bo ng chng ti khi c mt s c.
alien [eiljn] n. ngoi kiu, ngi ngoi hnh tinh
An alien is a creature from a different world.
- The alien came in peace.
Mt ngi ngoi hnh tinh l ngi n t th gii khc
alike [laik] adj. Ging nhau
If two things or people are alike, they are similar in some way.
- People often think my sister and I look alike.
2 vt ging nhau hoc 2 ngi ging nhau, h thng c nhng im chung
->> mi ngi thng ngh ch gi ti v ti ging nhau
alive [alaiv] adj. Cn sng, cha cht
If someone or something is alive, they are not dead.
- My grandparents are still alive even though they are over 90.
Mt ngi hoc mt vt cn tn ti, th h cha cht
->> ng b ca ti cn sng thm ch h hn 90 tui
allege [led] v. tuyn b ci g l s tht
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To allege something is to say that it is true without offering proof.
- The little girl had alleged that her older brother hid her favorite doll.
Tuyn b g l ni iu ng m cn chng c
->> mt vi ngi ph n tuyn b anh trai ca c y che giu ngi yu ca mnh
alleviate [li:vieit] v. lm nh bt
To alleviate pain or suffering means to make it less intense or severe.
- She needed something to alleviate the pain in her back.
Lm nh bt s au n hoc tri qua tn thng lm gim thiu s khc nghit hoc gay g t
->> c y cn mt th g gim au lng
Alley [li] n. ng i, ng
An alley is a narrow road behind houses or buildings.
- The alley behind my house looks dirty
Ng l mt con ng cht hp sau nh hoc ta nh.
->> ci ng sau nh ti trng bn thu
alliance [lains] n. khi lin minh, khi ng minh
An alliance is a group of people who work together.
- The junior executives formed an alliance with each other.
Mt khi ng minh l mt nhm ngi lm vic cng nhau
->> cc b trng to lp khi lin minh vi nhau
allocate [lkeit] v. ch nh
To allocate something means to put it aside for a certain purpose or person.
- The government allocated $10 0 million to aid the disaster relief effort.
Ch nh mt vic g ngha l n sang mt bn cho mt mc tiu hoc con ngi c th
allot [slat] v. phn cng
To allot something means to give it to someone.
- The coach allotted each team five minutes to prepare a strategy.
Phn cng mt vic g l gi n cho mt ngi no
->> hun luyn vin phn cng mi i 5 pht chun b chin lc
allow [lau] v. cho php
To allow something to happen means to let it happen.
- Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.
Cho php lm g xy ra l n xy ra
->> c trong tay mt chic v s cho php bn tham gia chng trnh
ally [lai] n. nc ng minh, ngi ng h
An ally is someone who agrees to help or support you.
- I was happy to fin d many allies who shared the same opinion as me.
Mt ngi ng minh l ngi m ng gip hoc h tr bn
->> ti hnh phc v tm ra nhiu ng minh chia s kin tng ng nh ti
Almighty [:lmaiti] n. thng
The Almighty is a name for a god in a religion.
- Before eating, they thanked the Almighty for their food.
Thng l tn ch mt v cha trong tn gio
->> trc khi n, h thng t n Cha v ba n
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alone [loun] adj. Mt mnh
If someone is alone, they are not with another person.
- The boy wanted to be alone to think.
Khi mt ngi mt mnh, h khng cng ngi khc
->> ngi con trai mun mt mnh suy ngh
Along [l:] prep. Dc theo
Along means to move from one part of a road, river, etc. to another.
- Walk along this tunnel for ten minutes, and youll see a door on theleft.
Dc theo ngha l i t mt phn con ng, dng song, etc, n ni khc
->> i b dc ng hm ny 10 pht, v bn s thy mt cnh ca bn tri
alongside [l:said] adv. St cnh
If something is alongside another thing, then it is next to it.
- We work alongside each other in the office.
Nu mt vt st cnh vt khc, th n bn cnh
->> chng ti lm vic cnh nhau trong vn phng
aloud [laud] adv. Ln ting
If you say something a loud, you say it so that others can hear you.
- My father often reads stories a loud to me and my sister.
Nu bn ln ting, th bn ni ngi khc c th nghe bn
->> b ti thng c chuyn to cho ti v ch ti
already [:lredi] adv. .. ri
If something happens already, it happens before a certain time.
- It is already time for the movie to start. Lets go in.
Nu mt vic xy ra, th n xy ra trc thi im c th
->> ng gi b phim bt u. i thi
"altar [;ltr] n." bn th
An altar is a table used in churches.
- The altar ha d many lit candles on it.
Bn th l bn c s dng trong nhng nh th
->> bn th c nhiu nn sng trn
alternate [:ltrneiteit] v. thay phin
To alternate means to switch back and forth between two things.
- The best exercise alternates muscle an d heart strengthening.
Thay phin ngha l i hng sau v trc gia 2 th.
->> bi tp tt nht thay phin cng c c bp v tim
alternative [:lt:mtv] n. s la chn gia nhiu kh nng
An alternative is something that you can choose instead of your first choice.
- Her first plan to make extra money seemed weak, so she chose an alternative.
Mt s la chn l th m bn c th chn thay th cho la chn u tin ca bn
->> k hoch u tin ca c y lm ra nhiu tin dng nh km i, nn c y chn ci khc
altitude [lttju:d] n. cao so vi mt bin
The altitude of a place is its height above sea level.
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- The air was thin at such a high altitude on the mountain.
cao so vi mt bin ca mt v tr l mc trn so vi bin
->> khng kh c long nh mc cao so vi mt bin trn ni
altogether [:ltger] adv. Hon ton
If something happens altogether, it happens completely.
- The company stopped using sugar altogether in its food.
Nu mt vic xy ra hon ton, n s xy ra trit
->> cng ty dng s dng ng hon ton trn thc n ca n.
although [:lou] conj. Mc d
You use although to say that one thing is contrasted by another.
- Although she was late, her friends gave her a warm welcome.
Bn s dng mc d ni mt vt tng phn vi mt vt khc
->> mc d c y n mun, nhng ngi bn ca c y vn gi c y li mi cho m p
amaze [meiz] v lm ngc nhin
To amaze someone is to surprise them very much.
- The news in the paper amazed Jack.
Lm ngc nhin ai l gy bt ng cho h nhiu
->> nhng tin tc trn giy lm Jack ngc nhin
amber [mbr] n. h phch
Amber is a hard, yellowish material that comes from trees.
- The necklace was made from pieces of amber.
H phch l nguyn liu hi vng, cng lm t cy
->> vng c lm t nhng mnh h phch
ambitious [mbis] adj. C nhiu tham vng
If someone is ambitious, they w ant to be rich or successful.
- Kendra h ad to be ambitious to get into medical school.
Nu mt ngi c nhiu tham vng, h mun giu c hoc thnh cng
->> Kendra phi c tham vng tham gia trng y
amend [mend] v. ci thin
To amend something means to change it to improve or make it accurate.
- The countries were in agreement that the treaty needed to be amended.
Ci thin th g so l thay i n y mnh hoc lm n chun xc
->> nhng t nc trong hp ng m hip c cn c ci thin
amid [mid] prep. gia
If something is amid something else, then it is in the middle of it.
- The bee was busily flying amid the flowers in the garden.
Nu mt vt gia vt khc, th n trung tm ca vt
->> con ong ang bay nhit tnh gia nhng bng hoa trong vn
Amnesty [mnsti] n. s tha ti
Amnesty is a pardon given to prisoners of war.
- She was denied amnesty for her involvement in the war.
S tha ti l mt s lng th c gi cho nhng t nhn chin tranh
->> c y c xa b s min ti v s dnh lu trong chin tranh
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among [am] prep. Nm trong s
If you are among certain things, they are all around you.
- There was a red apple among the green ones.
Nu bn nm trong s nhng s vic, chng s vy quanh bn
->> c mt qu to trong s nhng qu xanh
amount [maunt] n. s lng
An amount is how much there is of something.
- Can I use my card to pay for the entire amount?
S lng l c bao nhiu th g
->> ti c th s dng th ca ti thanh ton ton b s lng ny khng ?
ample [mpt] adj. Rng, phong ph
If something is ample, then it is enough or more than enough.
- There was an ample supply of oats to feed the horses.
Nu mt vt no phong ph, th n hoc nhiu hn mc
->> nhng cuc chin tranh ny l ngun cung yn mch phong ph cho nhng ch nga
amuse [mju:z] v. lm cho ai ci
To amuse someone means to do something that is funny or entertaining.
- The singer was very good. She amused the crowd.
Lm cho ai ci ngha l lm g th v hoc gii tr
->> ca s ht hay. C y gy ci cho c m ng
analogous [nlgs] adj. Tng t
If something is analogous to another thing, then it is like it in certain ways.
- The relationship with his teacher was analogous to that o f a son and mother.
Nu mt vt tng t vt khc, th n c lm nhng cch c th
->> mi quan h vi gio vin ca anh y tng t vi con trai v m
analogy [nldi] n. s tng t
An analogy is a connection made between things to show that they are similar.
- The doctor made an analogy between the human heart and a water pump.
S tng t l mt s kt ni c to ra gia nhiu vt ch ra im tng ng chng
->> bc s to ra s ng cm gia tri tim ngi n ng
analytic [nlitik] adj. Thuc phn tch, gii thch
If something is analytic, it is related to logic and reasoning.
- The analytic article criticized the new plan and presented one of its own.
Nu mt vic no c phn tch, th n c lin kt vi l lun v lun chng
->> bi bo phn tch bnh phm k hoch mi v trnh by mt phn s hu ca n
analyze [nlaiz] v. phn tch
To analyze something is to study it.
- The scientist will analyze the blood sample.
Phn tch mt s vic no l nghin cu n
->> nh khoa hc s phn tch mu mu
ancestor [nsestr] n. t tin
An ancestor is a family member from the past.
- My ancestors came from Germany.
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T tin l mt thnh vin gia nh qu kh
->> nhng ng b, t tin ca ti n t c
ancestry [sensstri] n. t tin, dng h
A persons ancestry is the series of people from whom a person descended.
- We studied our ancestry and found out that we are related to royalty.
Dng h ca mt ngi l chui nhng ngi t trn xung di
->> chng ti tm hiu dng h ca mnh v thy rng chng ti c quan h vi hong tc
ancient [einnt] adj c xa
If something is ancient, it is very old.
- I want to see the ancient buildings in Rome.
Mt vt c xa, th n rt c
->> ti mun thy nhng ta nh c Rome
anchor [kr] n. neo tu
An anchor is a heavy object dropped from a boat to make it stay in one place.
- When the ship reached its destination, the crew dropped the anchor.
Mt neo tu l mt vt nng th xung t mt con thuyn c nh n mt ch
->> khi mt con thuyn n im ch, ngi thy th th neo xung nc.
anemia [ni:mil] n.bnh thiu mu
Anemia is a blood condition that causes a person to be pale and tired.
- When she first developed anemia, she became tired often.
Bnh thiu mu l mt iu kin v mu gy ra cho mt ngi b ti nht v mt mi
->> khi c y b pht trin bnh thiu mu ln u, c y tr nn mt mi thng xuyn
anew [nju:] adv. Li mt na, bng cch khc
If you do something anew, you do it again and in a different way.
- Though he had failed his driving test, he decided to try it anew.
Nu bn lm mt vic g li mt ln na, bn s thc hin li n v bng cch khc
->> mc d anh y b trt ln thi li xe, anh y vn quyt nh th li ln na
animate [nmit] adj. C sinh kh, sc sng
When something is animate, it has life.
- Rocks and machines are not animate things.
Khi mt vt g c sc sng, n c cuc sng
->> v my mc khng phi l vt sng
anniversary [nv:rsri] n. ngy k nim
An anniversary is a day that celebrates something from the past.
- My parents went out to eat for their wedding anniversary .
Ngy k nim l ngy m tn dng mt ci g t qu kh
->> b m ca ti n mng k nim ngy ci ca h
announce [nauns] v. thng bo
To announce something is to make it known.
- He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.
Thng bo mt vic g l lm cho n c bit n
->> anh y thng bo vi mi ngi v tng mi ca anh y cho cng ty
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annoy [ni] v. lm kh chu
To annoy someone means to bother them.
- The flies buzzing around Johns head annoyed him very much.
Lm kh chu ngi no ngha l lm h bc mnh
->> nhng con rui bay vo ve quanh u John khin anh y rt bc mnh
annual [njul] adj. Hng nm
If something is annual, it happens once a year.
- The only time
Nu mt vic xy ra hng nm, th n xy ra mt ln mt nm
->> ch mt ln
antibiotic [ntibaiatik] n. thuc khng sinh
An antibiotic is a medical drug used to kill bacteria and treat infections.
- The doctor gave me a shot of an antibiotic when I got the flu.
Thuc khng sinh l mt loi thuc c s dng tiu dit vi khun v x l bnh nhim trng
->> bc s gi ti phiu tnh tin thuc khng sinh khi ti b cm
antique [nti:k] adj. C xa
If something is antique, it is very old and rare, and therefore valuable.
- My grandmothers antique rocking chair is worth a lot o f money.
Nu mt vt c xa, th n rt c v him thy, v do c gi tr ln
->> gh c ca ng b ti ng gi nhiu tin
anthropology [nrpaldi] n. nhn loi hc
Anthropology is the study of people, society, and culture.
- In anthropology class, I learned about simple tools that ancient cultures used.
Nhn loi hc l mt mn hc ca mi ngi, x hi v vn ha
->> mt lp hc nhn loi hc, ti tng hc v cc cng c n gin m vn ha c i dung
anxiety [zaiti] n. mi lo u
When someone has anxiety, they have a lot of worries and fear.
- When I have to climb to high places, Im filled with anxiety.
Khi mt ngi no c mi lo u, h c rt nhiu lo lng v s hi
->> khi ti phi leo ln mt v tr cao hn, ti b nhi vo nhiu p lc
anxious [ks] adj. Lo u
When a person is anxious, they worry that something bad will happen.
- She was anxious about not making her appointment on time.
Khi mt ngi lo u, h n o rang mi th ti t s xy ra
->> c y lo lng v vic khng sp xp kp cuc gp
anymore [enim:r] adv. Khng cn na
Anymore means any longer.
- Her old pants dont fit her anymore.
Khng cn na ngha l khng cn g hn
->> nhng hi th gi nua ca c y khng cn thch hp vi c y thm na
anger [gr] v. tc gin
To anger someone is to make them mad.
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-It angers me when people are rude.
Tc gin ai l lm h pht in
->> ti thc s pht in khi mi ngi bt lch s
angle [gl] n. quan im
An angle is the direction from which you look at something.
- The giraffe turned its head to see from another angle.
Mt quan im l mt hng t ci m bn nhn vo mt s vic no
->> hu cao c quay u nhn cc hng khc
Angry [gri] adj tc gin
When someone is angry, they may want to speak loudly or fight.
- She didnt do her homework, so her father is angry.
Khi mt ngi no tc gin, h c th mun ni tht to hoc nh nhau
->> c y khng lm bi tp v nh, nn b c y tc gin
apart [pa:rt] adv. Ring bit, c khong cch
When people or things are apart, they are not close together.
- The couple decided to live apart from each other.
Khi mi ngi hoc mi vt c khong cch, h khng gn gi vi nhau
->> cp i ny quyt nh ri xa nhau
apartment [pa:rtmnt] n. cn h
An apartment is a set of rooms in a building where people live.
- She has a nice apartment in the city.
Mt cn h l mt tp hp cc phng trong mt ta nh m mi ngi sinh sng
->> c y c mt cn h p trong thnh ph
apologetic [paldetik] adj. Cm thy c li
If someone is apologetic, they are sorry about something.
- The boy felt apologetic after losing his sisters favorite toy.
Nu mt ngi no thy c li, h s xin li v vic no
->> chng trai cm thy c li sau khi lm mt chic chi yu thch ca em gi
apology [paldi] n. li xin li
An apology is something someone says to show that they are sorry.
- After arguing with her teacher, the girl wrote the teacher an apology.
Mt li xin li l mt vic mt ngi ni t ra h c li
->> sau khi tranh ci vi c gio mnh, c gi vit li xin li
apparatus [prits] n. dng c
An apparatus is a device used for a particular purpose.
- The campers had an apparatus that showed them their exact location.
Dng c l mt thit b c s dng cho mt mc ch c th
->> nhng ngi cm tri c mt dng c ch ra h c v tr chnh xc
apparent [aprnt] adj. R rng
If something is apparent, it is easy to see.
- Her happiness was apparent from the smile on her face.
Nu mt th g r rng, n s d dng nhn thy
->> nim hnh phc hin r trn n ci ca c y
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appeal [pi:l] v. khn khon yu cu, hp dn, li cun
To appeal to someone is to be interesting or attractive to them.
- Sleeping all day appeals to me, but I have to go to school.
Hp dn ai l to ra s thch th hoc thu ht h
->> ng c ngy li cun ti, nhng ti phi n trng
appear [pir] v. xut hin
To appear is to seem.
- She appeared to be sad. She was crying.
Xut hin l c v g
->> c y xut hin bun b. C y khc
appetite [pitait] n. ngon ming
Your appetite is your hunger for food.
- Tom has a big appetite. He eats all the time.
S ngon ming ca bn l vic bn ang cn thc n
->> Tom cm thy rt ngon ming. Anh y n tt c thi gian.
appetizing [pitaizi] adj. Lm cho ngon ming
When food is appetizing, it looks and smells very good.
- The appetizing plate of cookies was gone in half an hour.
Khi mt n ngon ming, n trng v c mi v rt tt
->> a bnh quy ngon ming c chuyn n na ting trc .
applaud [pl:d] v. ng h
To applaud means to clap in order to show approval.
- Everyone cheered and applauded Mannys efforts.
ng h ngha l v tay tn dng
->> mi ngi lm phn khi v ng h s c gng ca Manny
applause [pl :z] n. ting v tay khen ngi
Applause is the noise made when people clap hands to show approval.
- At the end of his speech, everyone gave applause.
V tay khen ngi ngha l to ra s n o khi mi ngi v tay tn dng
->> kt thc bi bo co ca anh y, mi ngi v tay khen ngi
applicant [pliknt] n. ng vin
An applicant is someone who writes a request to be considered for a job or prize.
- Lots of applicants came into the store when the job position became available.
Mt ng vin l ngi m vit yu cu c tuyn vic hoc nhn gii
->> nhiu ng vin n ca hng khi v tr ngh nghip tr nn sn sang
apply [plai] v. xin, ng dng
To apply something means to put it on.
- She always applies makeup to her face before going outside.
Xin g l n vo
->> c y lun lun xin trang im khun mt trc khi ra ngoi
appoint [pint] v. b nhim
To appoint someone to a job means to give the job to them.
- Two students were appointed to help the scientists with their research.
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B nhim ai vo mt cng vic ngha l to cho ngh nghip.
->> 2 hc sinh c b nhim gip cc nh khoa hc vi nghin cu ca h
appreciate [pri :ieit] v. cao, nh gi cao
To appreciate something is to understand its good qualities.
- I can appreciate the lovely scenery.
nh gi cao g l hiu c cht lng tt ca n
->> ti c th nh gi cao cnh vt ng yu ny
approach [aprout] v. li gn
To approach something means to move close to it.
- The boy approached his school.
Li gn g so l n gn n
->> ngi con trai n gn trng hc ca mnh
appropriate [prouprieit] adj. Hp l
When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal.
- Its appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.
Khi mt vt ph hp, n ng n hoc c tiu chun
->> n ph hp mc mt b com-le khi bn n vn phng
approve [pru:v] v. chp thun
To approve of something means you like it or are happy about it.
- Her co-workers approved her new plan.
Chp thun g ngha l bn thch n hoc thy hnh phc v n
->> ng nghip ca c y chp thun k hoch mi ca c y
approximate [praksmit] adj. Gn ng nh th
Approximate means to be close to an exact amount, number or time.
- My approximate height is two meters.
Gn ng nh th ngha l gn vi s lng chnh xc, s hoc thi gian chnh xc
->> chiu cao gn ng ca ti l 2 mt
aquarium [kwrim] n. b nui
An aquarium is a building where fish and underwater animals are kept.
- We took a trip to the aquarium and saw a scary shark.
B nui c l mt cng trnh m c hoc ng vt di nc c nui
->> chng ti c mt chuyn i thm khu cng vin nui c v thy c mp ng s.
aquatic [kwtik] adj. Sng di nc
If a plant or animal is aquatic, it lives or grows in water.
- The dolphin is an aquatic mammal.
Nu mt cy trng hoc ng vt sng di nc, th n sng hoc pht trin di nc
->> c heo l ng vt sng di nc
arbitrary [a:rbitreri] adj. c on
If something is arbitrary, it is not based on any plan or system, so it seems random.
- The classroom had many arbitrary rules that made me confused.
Nu mt vt c on, n thng khng da trn bt c k hoch hay h thng no, nn n dng
nh ngu nhin
->> lp hc c nhiu lut ngu nhin lm ti hoang mang
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arc [a:rk] n. hnh cung
An arc is a curved shape.
- A rainbow has the shape of an arc.
Hnh cung l hnh dng cong
->> mt cu vng c hnh vng cung
arch [a:rt] n. hnh cung
An arch is a curved opening formed under a structure such as a bridge or doorway.
- The arch of the bridge was not high enough f or the tall boat to pass underneath.
Hnh cung l mt cu trc di dng m hnh cong nh mt cy cu hoc ca
->> mt cy cu hnh vng cung khng cao cho tu thuyn cao i di n
archaic [a:rkeik] adj. C xa
If something is archaic, it is very old or outdated.
- To be competitive, we must update our archaic equipment.
Nu mt vt c knh, n s rt c hoc ht hn
->> cnh tranh, chng ta phi nng cp thit b c ca mnh.
archeology [a:rkildi] n. kho c hc
Archeology is the study of ancient people through their artifacts.
- He studied archeology to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture.
Kho c hc l phng php nghin cu ca nhng ngi c i thng qua to tc ca h.
->> ng y nghin cu kho c hc thy c nhiu nn vn ha Ai cp c i hn
archeological [a:rkildikl] adj. Thuc v kho c hc
When something is archeological, it relates to archeology.
- They found archeological evidence that proved an ancient species of man.
Khi mt vic thuc v kho c hc, n c lin quan ti kho c hc
->> h tm ra c nhiu bng chng kho c chng minh mt ngi n ng c i c thc.
archer [a:rtr] n. ngi bn cung
An archer is a person who uses a bow and arrows.
- The expert archer hit the target every time.
Ngi bn cung l mt ngi s dng cy v nhng mi tn
->> chuyn gia bn cung bn trng mc tiu mi ln.
architect [a:rkitekt] n. kin trc s
An architect is a person who designs buildings.
- The plans for building the new home were drawn by a famous architect.
Kin trc s l ngi thit k cc cng trnh
->> k hoch xy dng cho cc ngi nh mi c a vo bi mt kin trc s ni ting
architecture [a:rktektr] n. cu trc
Architecture is the style or way a building is made.
- The architecture of the church is amazing.
Cu trc l mt phong cch hoc phng php xy dng c to nn
->> cu trc ca nh th rt kinh ngc
arduous [a:rdus] adj. Kh khn, gian kh
When something is arduous, it demands great effort or labor.
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- The explorers began their arduous hike up the steep mountain.
Khi mt chuyn kh khn, n i hi mt s c gng hoc lao ng hng say
arena [ri:n] n. u trng
An arena is a building where people can watch sports and concerts.
- The new arena was all set to hold the championship match.
u trng l mt cng trnh xy dng m mi ngi c th xem th thao v ha nhc.
->> u trng mi ny l ni t chc tt c cc trn u tranh chc v ch
argue [a:rgju:] v tranh lun
To argue is to angrily speak to someone because you do not agree.
- We argued about where to go for dinner.
Tranh lun l ni mt cch tc gin vi mt ngi no v bn khng ng tnh.
->> chng ti bn lun v a im n ti.
arid [rid] adj. Kh khan, v v
If a place is arid, then it is hot and dry and gets very little or no rain.
- Not many plants grow in the arid desert.
Nu mt a im kh khan, th n nng v kh v c t hoc khng c ma
->> khng nhiu cy ci pht trin c sa mc kh cn
arise [araiz] v. ny sinh
To arise is to happen .
- Difficulties arose with his computer because i t was old.
Ny sinh l xy ra
->> nhng kh khn xut hin vi chic my tnh ca anh y v n c
aristocracy [rstdkrsi] n. tng lp qu tc
The aristocracy is the highest class of people in certain societies.
- Most members of the aristocracy were very well-fed.
Tng lp qu tc l tng lp cao nht ca con ngi trong nhng x hi c th
->> hu ht nhng thnh vin ca tng lp qu tc u b bo ph
aristocrat [rfstkrt] n. ngi qu tc
An aristocrat is a person who is of the highest class in certain societies.
- The aristocrat did not need a job because his family was wealthy.
Ngi qu tc l mt ngi thuc tng lp cao nht ca nhng x hi c th
->> ngi qu tc khng cn ngh nghip v gia nh ca h giu c
arithmetic [s] n. s hc
Arithmetic is math.
- I like to study arithmetic at school.
S hc l ton hc
->> ti thch hc ton trng
armed [a:rmd] adj. V trang
If you are armed, you are carrying a weapon.
- The robber was armed with a gun.
Nu bn c trang b v trang, bn s mang theo v kh
->> k cp c trang b mt khu sung
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army [a:rmi] n. qun i
An army is a large group of people who fight in wars.
- The army protects all the people in the country.
Qun i l mt t chc ln gm nhiu ngi tham gia chin tranh
->> qun i bo v tt c ngi dn ca quc gia
aroma [roum] n. mi thm
An aroma is a scent or smell.
- I love the aroma of coffee in the morning.
Mi thm l mt mi hng hoc mi v
->> ti yu mi ca caf vo bui sng
arrange [reind] v. sp xp
To arrange things is to put them in the right place.
- Please arrange the bowling pins in order so we can play.
Sp xp cc vt l chng vo ng v tr
->> cn sp xp chai bowling chng ti c th chi
arrest [rest] v. bt gi
To arrest someone means to catch them for doing something bad.
- The man was arrested for breaking the law.
Bt gi ai ngha l bt h v lm nhng iu xu
->> ngi n ng b bt v phm lut
arrive [raiv] v. n ni
To arrive is to get to or reach some place.
- The bus always arrives at the corner of my street at 4:00.
n ni l i n hoc cp bn mt vi a im
->> xe bus thng i n gc ph lc 4 gi
arrogant [rgnt] adj. Kiu ngo
If someone is arrogant, they think that they are more important than others.
- He is very arrogant. Even though hes not the boss, he tells everyone what to do.
Nu mt ngi kiu ngo, h ngh rng h quan trng hn tt c
->> anh y ry kiu ngo. Mc d anh y khng phi ng ch, nhng anh y vn ni vi mi ngi
ci g cn lm.
arrow [rou] n. mi tn
An arrow is a thin, straight stick shot from a bow.
-The arrow flew through the air and hit the target.
Mi tn l mt vt thanh, thng c bn t cy cung
->> mi tn ny bay qua khng kh v trng mc tiu
artery [a:rtri] n. ng mch
An artery is a tube that takes blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Eating healthily keeps your arteries clean, so blood can flow with ease.
ng mch l mt ng ng dn mu i t tim n ton c th
->> n tt gi cho ng mch sch s, nn mu c th chy d dng
article [a:rtikl] n. bi bo
An article is a story in a newspaper or magazine.
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- Did you read the article in the newspaper about the soccer game?
Mt bi bo l mt cu chuyn trong mt tp ch hoc t bo
->> bn c bi bo trong tp ch v tr chi bng cha ?
artifact [a:rtfkt] n. to tc
An artifact is an old object made by humans that is historically interesting.
- We studied artifacts from an ancient Chinese settlement.
Mt to tc l mt vt c c lm bi nhng ngi n ng thch lch s
->> chng ti nghin cu nhng to tc t mt s nh c ngi Trung Quc c i
Artificial [a:trfil] adj. Nhn to
If something is artificial, it is made to look like something natural.
- That soccer field has artificial grass, but it looks real.
Mt vt nhn to, khi n c lm nhn ging t nhin
->> lnh vc bng trn c nhn to, nhng n khng tht
Artist [a:rtist] n. ha s
An artist is a person who paints, draws, or makes sculptures.
- He went to Paris to become an artist.
Ha s l mt ngi m v, t mu hoc iu khc
arthritis [a:rraitis] n. chng vim khp
Arthritis is an illness causing pain and swelling in a persons joints.
- Agatha couldnt play the piano anymore because of her arthritis.
Chng vim khp l chng bnh khin khp ca mt ai b au n v sung ln
->> Agatha khng th chi c n piano v chng vim khp
ashamed [eimd] adj. Xu h
To be ashamed is to feel upset because you did something wrong or bad.
- He was a shamed when he found out that I knew about his past.
B xu h l cm gic b kh chu v bn lm g sai hoc ti t
->> anh y xu h khi anh y bit mnh l ra qu kh cho ti
ashore [:r] adv. Trn b
If something goes ashore, it goes from water to the land.
- After a long day of fishing, Glen pulled his boat ashore, so it wouldnt float away.
Nu mt vt vo b, n xut pht t nc ti t lin
->> sau mt ngy di cu , Glen a thuyn vo b, nn n khng th tri i xa.
asleep [sli:p] adj. Ng
When a person is asleep, they are not awake.
- The baby has been asleep for hours.
Khi mt ngi ang ng, h khng thc gic
->> a tr ny ng c vi ting
aspect [spekt] n. v b ngoi
An aspect is one part or feature of something.
V b ngoi l mt phn hoc nt c trng ca vt g
- I thought about the different aspects of owning two dogs.
->> ti ngh v s khc bit v b ngoi ca 2 ch ch ti nui
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aspire [spair] v. khao kht
To aspire means to have a strong desire to achieve or do something.
Khao kht ngha l rt mong mun nhn c hoc lm g
- George aspired to be a doctor from a young age.
->> George khao kht thnh bc s t khi cn tr
assemble [sembl] v. thu thp
To assemble means to get together in one place.
Thu thp ngha l t cng mt ch
- The parents assembled to discuss ways to improve their childrens education.
->> cha m ti thu thp bn tn cch nng cao gio dc con ci
assert [s:rt] v. xc nhn
To assert a fact or belief means to state it with confidence.
- He asserted that his mothers cooking was better than his best friends.
Xc nhn l mt vic hoc k vng ngha l tuyn b n mt cch t tin
->> anh y xc nhn rng m anh y nu n ngon hn bn thn anh y
assess [ses] v. quyt nh
To assess something means to judge the structure, purpose, or quality of it.
- She assessed the condition of the toy car before buying it.
Quyt nh vic g l nh gi cu trc, mc ch hoc cht lng ca n
->> c y quyt nh iu kin ca chic t chi trc khi mua n
asset [set] n. ti sn
An asset is a skill or quality that is useful or valuable.
- The coach realized the boys speed was an asset to the team.
Ti sn l mt k nng hoc c tnh c ch hoc c gi tr
->> huyn lun vin nhn ra tc ca chng trai l ti sn ca c team
assign [sain] v. chia phn
To assign something to someone is to tell them to do it.
- I assigned the worker an important task.
Chia phn ci g cho ai l ni vi h thc hin n
->> ti phn chia cho cng nhn mt nhim v quan trng
assist [sist] v. gip
To assist someone is to help them.
- Andrew assisted me with my homework.
Gip ai l h tr h
->> Andrew gip ti bi tp v nh
associate [souiet] v. kt giao, kt hp
To associate means to connect something with a person or thing.
- Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.
Kt giao ngha l kt ni ci g vi mt ngi hoc mt vt
->> hu ht mi ngi kt hp ba tic sinh nht vi nim vui
assume [sju:m] v. cho rng, tha nhn
To assume something is to think that it is true, even with no proof.
- I assume you are both familiar with this plan.
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Tha nhn ci g l ngh rng n ng, thm ch khng cn chng c
->> ti tha nhn c 2 bn rt quen k hoch ny
Assumption [smpn] n. s gi b, gi nh
An assumption is something that you believe is true but cannot prove.
- I went to the cafeteria on the assumption that everyone would be there.
Gi nh l vic m bn tin n l ng nhng khng th chng minh
->> ti i n qun n t phc v theo gi nh mi ngi s u
asteroid [strid] n. hnh tinh nh
An asteroid is a giant rock from outer space.
Mt hnh tinh nh l mt khi khng l n t khng gian bn ngoi
- In 1908, a giant asteroid hit Siberia.
->> nm 1908, mt hnh tinh khng l ri trng Siberia
astonish [stani] v. lm ngc nhin
To astonish someone means to greatly surprise them.
- The amount of people that came to her party astonished her.
Lm ngc nhin ai l to s bt ng ln vi h
->> s lng ln nhng ngi ny xut hin bt ng ba tic ca c y
astounded [staundid] adj. Kinh ngc
If you are astounded, you are very surprised.
- I was astounded that Monica won the art competition.
Nu bn kinh ngc, bn s ngc nhin
->> bn b kinh ngc rng Monica ginh chin thng cuc thi v
astrology [traldi] n. thut chim tinh
Astrology is the study of the stars in the belief that they influence peoples lives.
- Jack, who studies astrology, believes that the stars can predict the future.
Thut chim tinh l nghin cu nhng v sao bng nim tin rng chng nh hng ti cuc sng ca
con ngi
->> Jack, ngi nghin cu thut chim tinh, tin rng cc v sao c th bo trc tng lai
astronaut [strn:t] n. phi hnh gia
An astronaut is a person that goes into outer space.
- The astronaut was walking on the moon.
Phi hnh gia l mt ngi i vo v tr
->> phi hnh gia ny i b trn mt trng
astronomy [stranmi] n. thin vn hc
Astronomy is the study of the stars and planets.
- Harold loved watching the stars, so he decided to study astronomy.
Thin vn hc l nghin cu cc v sao v cc hnh tinh
->> Harold yu thch vic xem cc v sao, nn anh y quyt nh hc thin vn hc
atmosphere [tmsfir] n. kh quyn
The atmosphere is the air around the Earth where weather conditions form.
- Scientists worry that harmful substances are hurting the atmosphere.
Kh quyn l bu khng khi quanh tri t ni m hnh th iu kin thi tit tn ti
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attacked [tk] v. tn cng
To attack is to try to fight or to hurt.
- The man with the sword attacked the other man first.
Tn cng l c gng nh hoc gy hi
->> ngi n ng ny tn cng bng gm u tin vi ngi n ng kia
attach [tt] v. gn lin, tri buc
To attach is to put two things together.
- I attached the socks to the clothesline to dry.
Gn lin l cc vt vo vi nhau
->> ti gn kt cc ming lt vi giy cho kh
attain [stein] v. t c
To attain something means to gain or achieve it, often after a lot of effort.
- In two more years, I will attain my high school diploma.
t c g l thu c hoc ginh c n, thng l sau nhiu s c gng
->> trong 2 nm, ti s t c vn bng cp ba
attempt [tmpt] v. c gng
To attempt something is to try to do that thing.
-I am attempting to learn English.
C gng lm g l th sc ht mnh lm n
->> ti s c gng hc ting anh
attend [tend] v ch tm, tham gia
To attend something is to go to it.
- My sister and I attend the same school.
Tham gia g l i n o
->> ch gi ti v ti tham gia hc cng trng
attention [tenn] n. s ch , s tham gia
Attention is the notice, thought, or consideration of someone.
- His work got the attention of two of his co-workers.
S tham gia l thng bo, kin hoc s suy xt v ai
attentive [tentiv] adj. Chm ch
If you are attentive, you are careful and you pay attention.
- He is a good student because he is attentive to every detail on his work.
Nu bn chm ch, bn s cn thn v ch
->> anh y l hc sinh gii v anh y rt chm ch vo mi cng vic
attic [tik] n. gc mi
An attic is a room just below a houses roof.
- There were two windows in their attic.
Gc mi l mt phng di mi nh
->> c 2 ca s tng gc mi
attire [tair] n. qun o, trang im
Attire is nice or special clothing.
- Everyone wore the ir best attire to the presidents daughters wedding.
trang im l trang phc p v c bit
->> mi ngi mc trang phc p nht d l ci con gi gim c
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Attitude [titju:d] n. thi , quan im
Someones attitude is the way they feel and think.
- John has a bad attitude. Hes always angry.
Quan im ca mi ngi l cch h cm nhn v ngh
->> John c quan im xu. Anh y thng cu gin
attorney [t:rni] n. ngi th y, lut s
An attorney is one who gives others advice about the law.
- The attorney appeared in front of the judge for me.
Ngi th y l mt ngi m gi li khuyn khc v lut
->> lut s xut hin trc quan ta vi ti
attract [trkt] v. ht, thu ht
To attract means to make a person or thing come closer or be intereste
- The magnet attracted the metal.
Thu ht ngha l lm mt ngc hoc mt vn tr nn gn gi hn hoc quan tm hn
->> nam chm ht kim loi
attribute [tribju:t] n. thuc tnh
An attribute is a characteristic of a person or thing.
- He isnt very clever, but he does have some other positive attributes.
Thuc tnh l mt tnh cch ca ngi hoc vt
->> anh y khng thng minh, nhng anh y c nhiu tnh cch tch cc khc
athlete [li:t] n. lc s
An athlete is a person who plays sports.
- Some athletes can play many sports very well.
Lc s l ngi m chi th thao
->> mt vi lc s c th chi nhiu mn th thao tt
audible [:dbl] adj. C th nghe r
If something is audible, then it is able to be heard.
- The sound of the drums was audible from miles away.
Nu mi vt c th nghe r, th n c th c nghe
->> m thanh ca ci trng c th nghe r t hng mt
audience [:dins] n. khan gi
An audience is a group of people who watch something together.
- There was a large audience at the game.
Khan gi l mt nhm ngi xem nhng vic khc
->> c mt lng khn gi ln trong tr chi
audit [:dit] v. kim tra
To audit means to inspect financial records from a person or business.
- The government usually audits companies that report lower than usual incomes.
Kim tra s sch l xem xt k bo co ti chnh t mt ngi hoc cng ty
->> chnh ph thng xuyn kim tra cc cng ty bo co mun hn thu nhp hng nm
auditorium [:dit:rim ] n. thnh phng
An auditorium is a large building used for public events.
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- People have gathered at the school auditorium to watch the play.
Thnh phng l mt ta nh ln c s dng cho nhng s kin cng cng
->> mi ngi tp hp li hi trng ln xem tr chi
autobiography [:tbaiagrfi] n. t truyn
An autobiography is a true story of a persons life written by that person.
- I read an autobiography about my favorite entertainer.
T truyn l mt cu chuyn ng v cuc sng ca mt ngi c vit bi ngi
->> ti c mt cun t truyn v ngi tiu khin m ti thch
autograph [:tgrf] n. bt tch
An autograph is the written name of a famous person.
- Everybody wanted the movie stars autograph.
Bt tch l mt tn ca 1 ngi ni ting c vit li
->> mi ngi mun ch k ca ngi sao in nh ny
automate [:tmeit] v. t ng ha
To automate a company means to install machines or computers to do the work.
- When the bank automated, it started installing ATM machines.
T ng ha mt cng ty l ci t my mc hoc my vi tnh lm vic
->> khi mt ngn hng c t ng ha, n bt ci t my ATM
automobile [:tmbi:l] n. xe t
An automobile is a car.
- The first automobiles were very different from the ones that exist today.
Xe t l xe t
->> nhng chic xe t u tin rt khc vi nhng chic cn tn ti n by gi
authentic [:entik] adj. ch thc
When something is authentic, it is not false or a copy of the original.
- We ate authentic Italian food on our vacation to Rome.
Khi mt vt c xc thc, n khng ng hoc mt bn sao chp nguyn mu
->> chng ta n thc Y ch thc trong k ngh ti Roma ca chng ta
author [:r] n. tc gi
An author is a person who wrote a certain piece of writing.
- The author was hard at work on his next novel.
Tc gi l mt ngi vit mt phn c th
->> tc gi chm ch lm vic vi cun tiu thuyt ca mnh
authoritative [:riteitiv] adj.
If something is authoritative, it uses the best information available.
- This book is an authoritative source on Ancient Egypts Queen Nefertiti.
authority [:rti] n. uy quyn
Authority is the power that someone has because of their position.
- The policeman has authority on the streets.
Uy quyn l sc mnh m mi ngi c v v tr ca h
->> ngi cnh st c quyn lc trn nhng con ph
authorize [:raiz] v. cho quyn
To authorize something means to give permission for it.
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- The mayor authorized the construction o f a new statue in the park.
Cho quyn ci g l gi giy php cho n
->> th trng cho quyn xy dng bc tng mi cng vin
avail [veil] n. khng c li
Avail is help. It is often used in the achievement of a goal.
- His studying was to no avail because he failed the test.
Khng c li g l s gip . N thng c s dng nh t mc tiu
->> vic hc ca anh y khng c kt qu g v anh y thi trt
available [aveilbl] adj. Sn sng
If something is available, it means you can get it.
- There were many seats available in the room.
Nu mi th sn sng th c ngha l bn c th nhn n
->> c nhiu ch t sn trong phng
avalanche [vlnt] n. tuyt l
An avalanche is a large amount of snow, ice, and rock falling off a mountain.
- The avalanche destroyed the mountain village.
Tuyt l l lng tuyt ln, bang v b xung mt ngn ni
->> tuyt l ph hy ngi lng chn ni
avenue [vnju:] n. i l
An avenue is a road, often a large one with buildings on each side.
- Drive down this avenue and then turn left to go to the park.
i l l mt con ng ln vi nhiu ta nh mi bn
->> li xung i l ny v sau r tri ra cng vin
average [vrid] adj. Trung bnh
If something is average, it is at a normal level.
"- Im not rich or poor; Im average."
Nu mt th g mc trung bnh, n mc bnh thng
->> ti khng giu hoc ngho, ti mc bnh thng
avoid [vid] v. trnh xa
To avoid something is to stay away from it.
- Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.
Trnh xa g l xa n
->> trnh xa vic cc chai l b v trn tng
await [weit] v. ch i
To await something means to wait for it.
- The players awaited the judges decision.
Ch i g l ch i n
->> nhng ngi chi ch i quyt nh ca trng ti
awake [weik] adj. Tnh ng
When you are awake, you are not asleep.
- Sometimes I lay awake in bed because I am not tired.
Khi bn tnh ng, bn s khng ng
->> mt vi ln ti tnh ng trn ging v ti khng mt
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award [aw:rd] n. phn thng
An award is a prize someone gets for doing something well.
- He got an award for having the best grades in class.
Phn thng l mt gi tr ngi no nhn c khi lm tt g
->> anh y nhn c mt phn thng v c thnh tch hc tt trong lp
aware [wr] adj. Nhn bit
If you are aware of something, you know about it.
- Iwas not aware of the ringing phone.
Nu bn nhn ra g , th bn bit v n
->> ti khng nhn ra chung in thoi
awesome [:sm] adj. Nghim trng
If something or someone is awesome, they are impressive or frightening.
- The huge military plane was an awesome sight.
Nu mt vic g hoc mt ngi no nghim trng, h gy n tng hoc lm hong s
awful [:fl] adj. Khng khip
When something is awful, it is very bad.
- Her performance last night was awful.
Khi mt ci g khng khip, n s rt ti t
->> bui biu din ti qua tht khng khip
awhile [hwail] adv. Mt lt
If you do something awhile, you do it for a short time.
- Wait here awhile, and Ill bring some tea.
Nu bn lm g mt lt, bn lm n trong mt thi gian ngn
->> ch y mt lt, v ti s mang tr n
awkward [:kwrd] adj.lng tng
If something is awkward, it is embarrassing and uncomfortable.
- After dropping his coffee cup, Robbie felt awkward.
Nu mt vic g lng tng, n s ngn tr hoc khng thoi mi
->> sau khi nh ri cc caf ca anh y, Robbie cm thy lng tng
ax [aeks] n. ci ru
An ax is a tool used to cut wood.
- She used an ax to cut some wood for the fire.
Mt ci ru l cng c c dng cht g
->> c y s dng mt ci ru cht vi khc g t
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background [bkgraund] n. l lch
A background is a persons education, family, and experience.
->> l lch l trnh gio dc, gia nh v kinh nghim ca mt ngi
- The new teacher had a background in science and math.
->> gio vin mi c l lch v khoa hc v ton hc
backstage [bksteid] adv. hu trng
If something happens backstage, it occurs behind a theater s stage.
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- After the show, the director went backstage and thanked the actors.
Nu vic no xy ra hu trng, th n c thc hin sau sn khu.
=> Sau bui din, o din quay vo hu trng v cm n cc din vin.
bachelor [btlr] n. ngi n ng c thn
A bachelor is an unmarried man.
- Since he was a bachelor, Jason did his shopping by himself.
Ngi n ng c thn l mt ngi n ng khng kt hn.
=> T khi anh ta sng c thn, Jason t mnh i mua sm
badly [bdli] adv. trm trng
Badly means in a severe or harmful way.
- He hurt his arm badly playing with friends.
Trm trng ngha l ang trong mt tnh hnh rt xu
=> Anh ta lm au tay mt cch trm trng khi chi vi bn.
bait [beit] n. ming mi
Bait is something used to trick a person or thing to do something.
- The best bait for catching fish is a big, fat worm.
Ming mi l mt th dng la mt ngi hay vt lm iu g
bake [beik] v. nng l, b l, nung nu
To bake means to cook food with heat.
- My sister is a good cook. She bakes delicious cakes.
Nng l tc l nu thc n vi hi nng.
=> Ch ti l mt ngi nu n gii. Ch y nng nhng chic bnh rt ngon.
balance [blns] v. gi thng bng
To balance something is to keep it from falling.
- We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball.
Gi thng mt ci ngha l ngn khng cho n .
=> Chng ti thy mt con voi t gi thng bng trn mt qu bng.
bald [b:ld] adj. hi, trc
If someone is bald, they have no hair.
- My oldest brother is bald.
Nu ai trc, th h khng c tc
=> Anh c ca ti b trc.
band [bnd] n. ban nhc

A band is a group of people who play music.
- My brother is in a rock band.
Mt ban nhc l mt nhm ngi chi nhc
=> Anh trai ti trong mt ban nhc rock.
bankrupt [bkrpt] adj. ph sn
If someone is bankrupt, then they are unable to pay their debts.
- The store had few customers and soon went bankrupt.
Nu ai ph sn, th sau h khng c kh nng tr n.
=> Ca hng c qu t khch hng nn n nhanh chng ph sn.
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banquet [bkwit] n. i tic
A banquet is a grand formal dinner.
- Both families brought a lot of food for the wedding banquet.
i tic l mt ba n ti ln trang trng.
=> C hai bn gia nh mang n rt nhiu n cho ba tic ci linh nh.
barber [ba:rbr] n. th co
A barber is a person whose job is to cut hair.
- My hair is getting much too long. Id better go to the barbers shop.
Th co l ngi c cng vic l ct tc.
=> Tc ca ti tr nn qu di. Tt hn ht l ti nn i ra tim ct tc.
bare [br] adj. trn tri
When something is bare, it is plain. It has no covering.
- He likes to walk around in his bare feet.
Khi ci g trn tru, n tr nn r rng. N khng c g che y.
barely [brli] adv.va
Barely means by the smallest amount, almost not.
- I barely had enough money to pay for my bus ticket.
Va tc l mt lng nh nht c th, hu nh khng.
=>Ti ch c va tin mua v xe but
bark [ba:rk] v. sa
When a dog barks, it makes a short, loud noise.
- The dog barked loudly and frighteningly .
Khi mt con ch sa, n to nn mt ting n ngn v m
=> Con ch sa mt cch m , kinh khng
barley [ba:rli] n. la mch
Barley is a grain that is used for animal feed, health food and beer.
- The farmer grew barley to feed his cows in the winter.
La mnh l mt loi ht la thng c dng lm thc n ng vt, thc
phm b dng v bia.
barren [brn] adj. cn ci
If land is barren, it has no plants growing on it.
- People cannot farm in barren lands.
Nu mt mnh t cn ci, th khng c ging cy no mc trn n.
=> Con ngi khng th canh tc trn nhng mnh t cn ci
barrier [brir] n. ro chn
A barrier is something that is in your way.
- The Great Wall was a barrier between China and its enemies.
Mt ro chn l mt ci g chn ngang con ng ca bn.
=> Vn L Trng Thh l mt ro chn gia Trung Quc v k ch ca n.
base [beis] n. c s, nn tng, nn mng
The base is the bottom of something.
- The base of the table has three legs.
Nn mng l th di mt ci g .
=> Nn mng ca ci bn ny l ba ci chn
basement [beismnt] n. tng hm
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A basement of a house or building is a room that is built underground.
- They turned their basement into a game room.
Tng hm ca mt cn nh hay mt ta nh l khong khng gian c xy pha
di mt t.
=> H chuyn tng hm ca h thnh mt ni vui chi.
basic [beisik] adj. c bn, c s
If something is basic, it is very simple or easy.
- I learned some basic English skills in school today.
Nu ci g c bn, th n rt n gin hay d hiu.
=> Ti hc mt s k nng ting Anh c bn trng hm nay.
basis [beisis] n. im gc, im c s
To do something on times basis is how often you do it.
- My grandfather gets his hearing checked on a yearly basis.
Lm g vo im thi gian gc l thng xuyn bn lm vic
=> ng ti thng kim tra thnh mi nm
battle [btl] n. trn chin
A battle is a fight between two armies during a war.
-The battle lasted for many days.
Mt trn chin l mt trn nh gia hai i qun trong mt cuc chin tranh.
=> Trn chin ko di trong rt nhiu ngy.
bath [b] n. tm bn
A bath is water in a tub. People take a bath to get clean.
- After playing in the dirt, the boy took a bath.
Tm bn l cho nc trong mt ci bn, mi ngi tm trong bn tr nn sch
s.
=> Sau khi a nghch trong bn, thng b i tm
bay [bei] n. vnh
A bay is an area near the ocean w here the land goes inward.
- The Golden Gate Bridge crosses San Francisco Bay.
Vnh l mt khu vc gn vi i dng ni m t lin chy hng vo trong
beach [bi:t] n. bi bin
The beach is a sandy or rocky place by the ocean.
- The little girl built a sandcastle on the beach.
Bi bin l mt ni c nhiu ct hoc gn i dng
bead [bi:d] n. ht
A bead is a drop of liquid.
- Beads of water collected outside the glass.
Ht l mt git cht lng
=> Nhiu ht nc t li bn ngoi knh.
beak [beak] n. m
A beak is the hard curved part of a birds mouth.
- The bird used her beak to dig a small hole in the ground.
M l mt phn cng un cong ca ming chim
=> Con chim dng m ca n o mt ci l nh trn mt t.
bean [bi:n] n. u
A bean is a plant seed that is good to eat.
- There are many different kinds of beans to eat.
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u l mt loi ht cy trng rt tt n
=> C rt nhiu loi ht u n
Beast [bi:st] n. qui th
A beast is a large, dangerous animal.
- A lion is one of the fiercest beasts on Earth.
Qui th l mt con vt ln v nguy him.
=> S t l mt trong cc qui th hng tn nht trn Tri t.
Beat [bi:t] v nh bi
To beat someone means to do better than they do.
-I managed to beat everyone in the race.
nh bi ai ngha l lm tt hn h.
=> Ti c gng nh bi tt c mi ngi trong cuc ua.
beforehand [bif:rhnd] adv.trc
If something is done beforehand, then it is done in advance.
- He packed his luggage beforehand, so he was able to leave right away.
Nu ci g c lm trc , tc l n c c lm trc.
=> Anh ta ng gi hnh l trc , nn anh ta c th ri i ngay lp tc.
Beg [beg] v. khn cu
To beg is to ask for something one really wants.
- The man begged for some money.
Khn cu tc l i hi mt th g m mt ngi tht s mun
=> Ngi n ng khn cu mt t tin.
behalf [bihf] n. thay mt
If something is done on ones behalf, it is done for that person by another.
- The original speaker was sick, so his son gave the speech on his behalf.
Nu ci g c lm thay mt mt ai, th ci c lm cho ngi bi mt
ngi khc.
=> Ngi pht biu chnh thc b m, nn con trai ng ta s thay mt pht biu.
behave [biheiv] v. c x
To behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good.
- She always behaves well when her father is around.
C x l hnh ng theo mt cch c trng, c bit l ngha tt
=> C y lun c x tt khi m cha c y quanh.
behavior [biheivjr] n. hnh vi
Your behavior is the way you act.
- Their behavior was good this semester. They didnt cause trouble.
Hnh vi ca bn l cch m bn hnh ng.
=> Hnh vi ca h tt trong hc k ny. N khng gy ra rc ri.
behind [bihaind] prep. ng sau
Behind means to be at the back of something.
- The little girl was hiding behind a tree.
ng sau ngha l pha sau ca ci g
=> C b trn sau ci cy.
Belief [bili:f] n. nim tin
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A belief is a strong feeling that something is correct or true.
- A preacher or priest should have a strong belief in God.
Nim tin l mt cm xc mnh lit rng ci g l ng hay chnh xc.
=> Ngi truyn gio hay linh mc phi c mt nim tin mnh lit vo Cha
belly [beli] n. bng
The belly is the stomach of a person or animal.
- His belly was full because he ate a lot of food.
Bng l d dy ca mt ngi hoc con vt
->> bng ca anh y y v anh y n nhiu thc n
belong [bil(:)] v. thuc v
If something belongs to you, you own it.
- The blue suit belongs to Paul.
Nu mt vt thuc v bn th bn s hu n
->> b comp-le xanh thuc v Paul
Beloved [bilvid] adj. c yu mn
When something is beloved, it is very special and you like it very much.
- The boy took a nap next to his beloved cat.
Khi mt vt no c yu mn, th n rt c bit v bn thch n rt nhiu
->> chng trai ny ng cnh con mo yu ca anh y
bend [bend] v. un cong
To bend is to move something so it is not straight.
- Lee bent over and picked up the paper on the ground.
Un cong l dch chuyn mt vt sao cho n khng cn thng
->> L ci xung v nht c t giy di t
benefactor [benfktr] n. mnh thng qun
A benefactor is a person who gives money to help someone.
- The students benefactor gave him money to s pend on his studies.
Mnh thng qun l ngi gi tin t thin
->> ngi gip chng sinh vin gi anh y tin hc
beneficial [benfil] adj. c ch
If something is beneficial, it is good for you.
- Drinking milk every day is beneficial to your bones.
Nu th g c ch th n tt cho bn
->> ung sa mi ngy tt cho xng ca bn
benefit [benfit] n. li ch
A benefit is a good thing.
- Being able to fly is a good benefit to birds.
Li ch l mt iu tt
->> c th bay l mt li th ca chim
benevolent [bnevlnt] adj. nhn t
If someone is benevolent, they are kind and generous.
- My father was a benevolent man and gave lots of money to charity.
Nu mt ai nhn t th h tt bng v bao dung
->> b ca ti l ngi n ng tt v hay cho tr em kh khn tin
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benign [binain] adj. t t
If something or someone is benign, they do not hurt anyone.
- Many spiders look scary, but most are actually benign.
Nu mt iu hoc mt ngi tt, h k hng bao gi lm hi ngi khc
->> nhiu con nhn trong nh s, nhng hu ht u rt lnh
berry [beri] n. trng c
A berry is a small round fruit that grows on certain plants and trees.
- The berry looked delicious.
Trng c l loi qu trn nh mc trn nhng cy c th
->> trng c trng tht ngon
beside [bisaid] prep. bn cnh
When someone or something is beside you, they are next to you.
- The two brothers stood beside each other.
Khi mt ai hoc mt vt no cnh bn, th n ngay cnh bn
->> 2 anh em ng cnh nhau
bet [bet] v. c
To bet is to risk money on the result of a game or a business.
- How much will you bet that your horse will win?
C l t ri ro tin mt vo kt qu ca mt tr chi hoc kinh doanh
->> bn s t cc vo nga ca bn bao nhiu ?
betray [bitrei] v. phn bi
To betray someone means to treat them in a dishonest way.
- The man betrayed his country when he gave away national secrets.
Phn bi ai l i x vi h bt lng
->> ngi n ng phn bi qu hng khi anh y i ra nc ngoi b mt
beverage [bevrid] n. ung gii kht
A beverage is a drink.
- The waiter brought our beverages first. Then he brought our food.
Nc gii kht l mt ung
->> ngi hu bn mang cho chng ti ung trc. Sau anh y mang
n
beware [biwr] v. thn trng
To beware means to be careful of something or someone that is dangerous.
- You should beware of driving fast on wet roads.
Thn trng ngha l cn thn vi th g hoc ai nguy him
->> bn nn thn trng v li xe nhanh trn ng trn
beyond [bijand] prep. bn kia
If A is beyond B, A is farther away.
- Johns house wore a mask with her constume.
Nu A bn kia B, th A cch xa
->> ngi nh ca John che giu tm nhn ca c y
bias [bais] n. thin v
A bias is a persons likelihood to like one thing more than another thing.
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- The mothers had a natural bias for their own childs picture.
Thin v l kh nng xy ra vi mt th g hn mt th khc
->> nhng ngi m hay thin v hnh nh con ca h
bid [bid] n. gi tr
A bid to do something is an attempt to do it.
- He made a bid to become the universitys next president.
Gi tr lm g l c gng lm g
->> anh y tr gi thnh hiu trng tip theo ca trng i hc
bilingual [bailigwl] adj. s dng 2 th ting
If someone is bilingual, then they can speak two languages.
- Since you already know English, after learning French youll be bilingual.
Nu mt ai s dng 2 th ting, th h c th ni 2 th ting
->> t khi bn bit ting Anh, sau khi hc ting Php bn s bit 2 th ting
bill [bil] n. ha n
A bill is a statement of money owed for goods or a service.
- I have so many bills that I do not know how to pay for them all.
Ha n l mt bo co tin nong v hng ha hoc dch v
->> ti c nhiu ha n m ti khng bit thanh ton th no
billion [biljn] n. t
A billion is a very large number: 1,000,000,000.
- There are billions of stars in outer space.
Mt t l mt s ln: 1000000000
->> c vi t ngi sao ngoi v tr
billionaire [biljnr] n. t ph
A billionaire is someone who has at least one billion dollars.
- The sale of his inventions made the inventor a billionaire.
T ph l ngi c t nht 1 t USD
->> vic bn pht minh ca anh y to ra mt t ph
bin [bin] n. thng
A bin is a container that holds things.
- He put his trash in the bin.
Thng l mt ci ng m cha cc vt
->> anh y rc vo thng
bind [baind] v. tri buc
To bind is to bring people together.
- The victims of the flood were bound by their need to help each other.
Tri buc l em mi ngi li vi nhau
->> nn nhn ca l lt dng li bi s gip m bc nhau ca h
binoculars [bnakjlrz] n. ng nhm
Binoculars are a device used for seeing things that are far away.
- He could see the ship on the horizon only if he used his binoculars.
ng nhm l kt ni c dng cho vic nhn mi vt xa
->> anh y c th thy tu thy trn ng chn tri ch bng vic s dng ng
nhm
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biography [baiagrfi] n. tiu s
A biography is an account of someones life that is written by someone else.
- We read a biography about Charles Darwin in science class.
Tiu s l bn k khai cuc sng ca mt ngi no c vit bi mt ngi
khc
->> chng ta c tiu s v Charles Darwin lp khoa hc
biology [baialdi] n. sinh vt hc
Biology is the study of living things.
-We learned about the human heart in biology class.
Sinh vt hc l nghin cu v cuc sng mi vt
->> chng ti nghin cu tri tim con ngi lp sinh vt hc
biological [bailadikl] adj. v sinh vt
Biological describes the process of life and living things.
- In science, we learned about the biological process of bacterial growth.
Sinh vt din t qu trnh cuc sng cc vt
->> theo khoa hc, chng ti nghin cu v qu trnh sinh vt hc ca vi
khun
biosphere [baisfir] n. sinh quyn
The biosphere is the earths surface and atmosphere where there are living
things.
- Birds, trees, and worms all thrive in the biosphere.
Sinh quyn l b mt tri t v kh quyn ni c s sng mi vt
->> chim, cy ci v su u pht trin mnh kh quyn
biotechnology [baiouteknaldi] n. cng ngh sinh hc
Biotechnology is the use of living parts, such as cells, in industry and technology.
- Researchers at the biotechnology company use bacteria to make medicine.
Cng ngh sinh hc l mt phn cuc sng nh pin, cng nghip v cng ngh
->> nhng nh nghin cu cng ngh sinh hc s dng vi khun lm thuc
birthplace [b:rpleis] n. sinh qun
A birthplace is a place where a person is born or where something started.
- China is the birthplace of chopsticks.
Sinh qun l ni mt ngi sinh ra hoc mt th g bt u s sng
->> Trung quc l sinh qun ca a
bit [bit] n. ming, mnh
A bit is a small amount of something.
- I ate a bit of chocolate before I went to bed.
Mt ming nh ca vt g
->> ti n mt ming socola trc khi i ng
bite [bait] n. s cn
Bite is the act of using your teeth to cut and tear into something.
- The boy took a big bite out of his hamburger.
Cn l mt hnh ng dng rng ct hoc x th g
->> ngi con trai a cn mt ming tht ht khi ln
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bizarre [biza:r] adj. k qui
When something is bizarre, it is very strange.
- My bizarre dreams make no sense to me when I am awake.
Khi mt vt k qui, n rt xa l
->> gic m k qui ca ti khng c ngha khi ti dy
blacksmith [blksml] n. th rn
A blacksmith is a person who makes things out of metal.
- The blacksmith pounded the piece of metal until it was flat.
Th rn l ngi lm mi th bng kim loi
->> th rn nghin mt phn kim loi cho n khi n phng dt
blame [bleim] v. khin trch
To blame someone for something bad is to say they did it.
- My mom blamed me for something I didnt do.
Khin trch mt ai v iu g khng tt l ni vi ngi lm iu
->> m ti khin trch ti v vic ti khng lm
blank [blk] adj. trng
When something is blank, it does not have anything on it.
- She got a blank paper to draw on.
Khi mt vt trng, n khng c bt c g trong .
->> c y nhn c t giy trng v
blanket [blkit] n. tm chn
A blanket is a piece of cloth that you use to keep warm or to sit upon.
- I laid a blanket on the ground so that we could have a picnic.
tm chn l mt mnh vi m bn s dng gi m hoc ngi ln trn.
- Ti tr mt tm chn trn mt t c mt ba n ngoi tri.
Blast [blst] n. v n
A blast is a loud noise made by something that explodes.
- There was a loud blast when the police officer fired the gun.
v n l ting ng ln khi mt ci g pht n.
- C mt v n ln khi cnh st n sng.
blind [blaind] adj. m
When people are blind, they cannot see.
- The blind man didnt see the hole and almost fell in.
Khi ngi ta b m, h khng th nhn thy g.
- Ngi m khng nhn thy l hng v gn nh ng vo trong .
blink [blik] v. Chp mt
To blink means to shut the eyes and quickly open them again.
- I blinked many times so that my eyes could adjust to the bright light.
Chp mt l nhm mt v nhanh chng m ra mt ln na.
- Ti chp mt nhiu ln mt ca ti c th iu chnh nh sng ti sng.
bliss [blis] n. Hnh phc
Bliss is a state of complete happiness.
- Every time he sees his girlfriend, he feels a sense of bliss.
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Hnh phc l mt trng thi vui v.
- Mi ln anh nhn thy bn gi ca mnh, anh cm thy hnh phc.
blizzard [blizrd] n. trn bo tuyt
A blizzard is a severe snow storm with strong winds.
- We did not dare to go outside during the terrible blizzard.
trn bo tuyt l mt cn bo tuyt nghim trng vi sc gi mnh.
- Chng ti khng dm i ra ngoi trong trn bo tuyt khng khip.
block [blak] n. Khi
A block is a solid piece of wood, stone of ice
-I saw a block of ice on the floor.
Mt khi l mt mnh rn ca g, bng
- Ti thy mt khi bng trn sn nh.
blood [bld] n. mu
Blood is the red liquid in your body.
- I cut my finger and got blood on my shirt.
Mu l cht lng mu trong c th ca bn.
- Ti ct ngn tay v c mu trn o s mi ca ti.
bloom [blu:m] n
When a plant blooms, it makes flowers.
- Roses look so pretty when they bloom .
Khi mt bng n, n thnh hoa.
- Hoa hng trng rt p khi n.
blow [blou] v. Thi
To blow means to move air or move something through the air, as in the wind.
- The wind is blowing very hard today. We should stay inside.
Thi l di chuyn mt ci g khng kh trong khng kh, nh trong gi.
- Gi thi rt mnh hm nay. Chng ta nn li trong nh.
board [b:rd] n. Tm g
A board is a flat piece of wood.
- The sign was made of a few wooden boards.
Tm g l mt phn phng ca g.
- k hiu c thc hin mt vi tm g.
boast [boust] v. T ho
To boast is to talk about how good you are.
- We all became tired of listening to him boast about him se lf all day.
T ho l ni tt p v nhng g bn ang c.
- Chng ta u mt mi khi nghe anh t ho v bn thn mnh c ngy.
bold [bould] adj. dng cm
If someone is bold, they are not afraid of doing something.
- The bold man climbed the high mountain.
Nu ai dng cm, h khng s lm iu g .
- Ngi n ng dng cmtro ln ni cao.
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bone [boun] n. xng
A bone is a hard part of the body.
- I brought home a nice bone for my dog.
xng l phn cng ca c th.
- Ti mang v nh mt mu xng cho con ch ca ti.
boost [bu:st] v. thc y
To boost something means to increase or improve it.
- Lowering prices boosts customers interest in shopping.
thc y mt ci g c ngha l tng hoc ci thin n.
- Gim gi thc y khch hng mua sm.
boot [bu:t] n. Bt
A boot is a heavy shoe that goes over your ankle.
- He wore boots so that his feet wouldnt get wet.
Bt l mt i giy nng, vt mt c chn.
- anh i bt khng b t chn.
border [b:rdr] n. bin gii
A border is the edge of an area.
- The postcard had a pretty green border of pine needles.
bin gii l cnh ca mt khu vc.
- Cc bu thip c mt ng vin xanh ca l thng.
boring [bo:ri] adj. nhm chn
If something is boring, it is not fun.
-I think the Internet is boring.
Nu c iu g nhm chn, n khng vui.
- Ti ngh rng Internet l nhm chn.
borrow [b(:)rou] v. Mn
To borrow something is to take it and then give it back later.
- Can I borrow a pencil to use today? Ill give it back to you tomorrow.
Mn mt ci g l dng n v sau tr li n.
- Ti c th mn mt chic bt ch s dng ngy hm nay? Ti s tr li bn
vo ngy mai.
boss [b(:)s] n. ng ch
A boss is a person in charge of other people at work.
- My boss is a nice person.
ng ch l ngi ph trch nhng ngi khc ti ni lm vic.
- ng ch ca ti l mt ngi tt.
botany [batni] n. Thc vt hc
Botany is the study of plants.
- Gardens are the best places for botany.
Thc vt hc l nghin cu v thc vt.
- Vn l ni tt nht cho thc vt hc.
bottom [btm] n. Pha di
The bottom is the lowest part.
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- The bottom of my shoe has a hole in it.
Pha di l phn thp nht.
- Phn di giy ca ti c mt l.
bother [ba:r] v. C gng
To bother is to make the effort to do something.
- No one bothered to wash the dishes today.
C gng l n lc lm iu g .
- Khng c ai c gng ra bt hm nay.
bounce [bauns] v. Tr
To bounce is to move something up and away from a surface after hitting it.
- Owen bounce d the b all on the ground.
tr li l di chuyn mt ci g ln v i t mt b mt sau khi nh n.
- Owen tr bng trn mt t.
boundary [baundri] n. ranh gii
A boundary is the line where one area of land stops, and another begins.
- This fence shows the boundary between our yard and yours.
ranh gii l ng, ni mt din tch t dng li, v bt u mt ni khc.
- Hng ro ny cho thy ranh gii gia sn ca chng ti v sn ca bn.
bow [bou] n. cung
A bow is a weapon made of curved wood and string that shoots arrows.
-He went hunting with a bow and arrow.
cung l mt v kh lm bng g, cong dng bn mi tn.
- ng i sn vi mt cy cung v mi tn.
bowl [boul] n. bt
A bowl is a deep, round dish that holds food or liquid.
- I ate a bowl of cereal for breakfast.
bt l mt dng c su, trn cha thc n hoc cht lng.
- Ti n mt bt ng cc cho ba n sng.
bracelet [breislit] n. vng eo tay
A bracelet is a piece of jewelry that you wear around your wrist.
- My father gave me a pretty gold bracelet for my birthday.
vng eo tay l mt phn ca trang sc bn eo quanh c tay ca bn.
- Cha ti cho ti mt chic vng tay vng p vo ngy sinh nht ca ti.
brag [brg] v. khoe khoang
To brag means to talk of ones abilities or achievements in a proud way.
- He had strong muscles and bragged about it to the entire class.
Khoe khoang l ni chuyn ca mt ngi hoc kh nng, thnh tu mt cch t
ho.
- Anh c c bp mnh m v anh khoe khoang n cho c lp.
Braille [breil] n. Ch ni
Braille is a system of raised patterns on paper that allows the blind to read.
- The boy enjoyed reading his favorite books written in Braille.
Ch ni l h thng m hnh ln trn giy cho php ngi m c.
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- Cu b rt thch c cun sch yu thch ca anh bng ch ni.
brain [brein] n. no
The brain is the organ in your head that lets you think.
- You must use your brain to solve the problem.
No l c quan trong u ca bn cho php bn ngh.
- Bn phi s dng b no ca bn gii quyt vn .
brainstorm [breinst:m] v. suy ngh
To brainstorm is to have a lot of ideas about a certain topic.
- The students met after school to brainstorm ideas for their assignment.
suy ngh l c rt nhiu tng v mt ch nht nh.
- Cc sinh vin gp sau gi hc suy ngh tng cho nhim v ca mnh.
branch [brnt] n. nhnh
A branch is the part of a tree with leaves.
- ' The monkey was hanging from a branch on the tree.
nhnh l mt phn ca cy vi nhng chic l.
- Con kh tro ln nhnh cy.
brass [brs] n. ng thau
Brass is a metal that is used to make musical instruments and ornaments.
- Brass is used to make musical instruments like trumpets.
ng thau l mt kim loi c s dng lm nhc c v trang tr.
- ng thau c s dng lm nhc c nh kn.
brave [breiv] adj. dng cm
When people are brave, they are not afraid to face pain or danger.
-The brave firefighter saved the girl from the burning building.
Khi mi ngi dng cm, h khng s phi i mt vi au n hoc nguy him.
- Cc nhn vin cu ha dng cm cu c gi t cc ta nh ang chy.
breakdown [breikdaun] n. S c
A breakdown is a failure to work correctly.
- Her car had a breakdown, and she wasnt sure how to fix it.
s c l tht bi lm vic mt cch chnh xc.
- Xe ca c c mt s c, v c khng chc lm th no sa n.
breakfast [brekfast] n. Ba n sng
Breakfast is the first meal of the day.
- I eat breakfast at 8:00 every morning.
Ba n sng l ba n u tin trong ngy.
- Ti n sng lc 8:00 mi bui sng.
breath [bre] n. Hi th
A breath is the air that goes into and out of ones lungs.
- You cant take a breath under water.
hi th l khng kh i vo v ra khi phi ca mt ngi.
- Bn khng th th di nc.
breathe [bri:] v ht th
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To breathe means to let air go in and out of your body.
- We need strong healthy lungs to help us breathe well.
Th l cho khng kh i vo v i ra khi c th ca bn.
- Chng ta cn phi c phi khe mnh gip chng ta ht th tt.
Breed [bri:d] n. Ging
A breed is a group of animals within a species.
ging l mt nhm cc loi ng vt trong mt loi.
breeze [bri:z] n. ln gi
A breeze is a soft wind.
- The breeze caused the leaves to fall off the tree.
ln gi l mt cn gi nh.
- ln gi lm nhng chic l ri khi cy.
brew [bru:] v. Pha
To brew coffee or tea means to pour hot water over it.
- Please brew a fresh pot of coffee.
Pha c ph hoc tr l nc nng ln trn.
- Hy pha mt m c ph.
bribe [braib] v. hi l
To bribe someone means to illegally persuade them for a favor with money.
- The judge was bribed so that she would set the suspect free.
hi l mt ngi no c ngha l thuyt phc h nhn tin mt cch bt hp
php
- Thm phn c hi l a ra nhng nghi ng.
Brick [brik] n. gch
A brick is a block of hard clay that is used for building things, such as walls.
- There were several bricks scattered on the ground.
gch l khi t st cng c s dng xy dng, chng hn nh bc tng.
- C mt s gch nm ri rc trn mt t.
bride [braid] n. C du
A bride is a woman who is getting married or has just gotten married.
-The bride looked beautiful in her wedding dress.
c du l ngi ph n kt hn hoc va kt hn.
- C du trng tht xinh p trong chic vy ci .
bridge [brid] n. Cy cu
A bridge is something that is built over a river so people can cross it.
- The old bridge fell into the river.
cy cu l ci g c xy dng trn mt dng sng mi ngi c th qua
sng.
- Cy cu c ri xung sng.
brief [bri:f]
adj. Ngn
If something is brief, it only lasts for a short time.
-The meeting this afternoon was very brief.
Nu mt ci g ngn gn, n ch ko di trong mt thi gian ngn.
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- Cuc hp chiu nay rt ngn.
bright [brait] adj. nh sng
If something is bright, it shows a lot of light.
- The bright light from the explosion hurt my eyes.
Nu mt ci g ti sng, n cho nhiu nh sng.
- nh sng t v n lm tn thng mt ca ti.
brilliant [brilnt] adj. ti gii
If someone is brilliant, they are very smart.
- My younger sister is brilliant for someone her age.
Nu mt ngi no ti gii tc lh rt thng minh.
- Em gi ca ti ti gii so vi nhng ngi bng tui.
bring [bri] v. mang
To bring means to take someone or something to a person or place.
- Oscar will bring in all the boxes.
mang n l mang mt ai hoc mt ci g cho mt ngi khc hoc n ni
khc.
- Oscar s mang n tt c cc hp.
broad [br:d]
adj. Rng
If something is broad, it is wide.
- The river is very long and broad.
Nu mt ci g rt rng, n to ln.
- Con sng ny rt di v rng.
broadcast [br:dkst] n. Chng trnh pht sng
A broadcast is a television or radio show.
- We watched the broadcast of the local news on TV.
Chng trnh pht sng l mt chng trnh truyn hnh hoc i pht thanh.
- Chng ti xem chng trnh pht sng tin tc a phng trn truyn hnh.
brook [bruk] n. dng sui
A brook is a small stream.
- Water flows down several brooks on the mountain.
dng sui l mt dng sui nh.
- nc chy xung thnh dng sui trn ni.
bruise [bru:z] n. vt bm
A bruise is a dark mark caused by being hit by something.
- She got a bruise on her knee from falling down.
vt bm tm l mt vt mu ti do b trng mt ci g .
- C c mt vt bm trn u gi v b ng.
brute [bruit] n. ngi v phu
A brute is someone who behaves or looks like a violent animal.
- My older brother can act like a brute when he doesnt get his way.
v phu l ngi c x hoc trng ging nh mt con vt.
- Anh trai ca ti c th hnh ng nh mt ngi v phu khi anh ta khng c
c ci g theo cch ca mnh.
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bucket [bkit] n. x
A bucket is a round container to put things in.
- I filled the bucket with water.
Mt x l mt vt cha
- Ti ly y x nc.
bud [bd] n . n
A bud is a part of a plant that turns into a flower or a leaf.
- Two weeks after planting the seed, a small bud appeared.
n l mt phn ca cy, c th tr thnh mt bng hoa hay mt chic l.
- Hai tun sau khi trng ht ging, mt n nh xut hin.
budget [bdit] n. Ngn sch
A budget is the amount of money available to spend on something.
- His budget for food was very tight.
Ngn sch l s tin c sn chi cho mt ci g .
- Ngn sch ca ng dnh cho thc phm rt hn hp.
bulk [blk] n. Ti trng
The bulk of something is its great size.
- The large elephant moved its bulk with legs as strong as tree trunks.
Ti trng ca ci g l kch thc ln.
- Con voi ln di chuyn ti trng ca n vi i chn mnh m nh nhng thn
cy.
bulletin [bultin] n. bn tin
A bulletin is a news report that talks about very recent and important events.
- There was a live bulletin re porting on the economy of the city.
bn tin l mt bo co tin tc ni v cc s kin gn y nht v quan trng.
- C mt bn tin trc tip bo co v nn kinh t ca thnh ph.
bully [buli] n. k bt nt
A bully is a person who is mean to others.
- The two bullies always pic ked on the smaller, weaker kids.
k bt nt l ngi tru nhng ngi khc.
- Hai k bt nt lun bt nt nhng atr yu, nh hn.
bump [bmp ] n. Vt sng
A bump is a small raised area on a surface.
- The monkey got a bum p on his head because he was h it by a rock.
vt sng l mt phn tri ln trn b mt.
Con kh c mt vt sng trn u v n b trng mt tng .
bunch [bnt] n. chm
A bunch is a group of the same things.
- She was hungry, so she ate the entire bunch of grapes.
Mt chum l mt nhm nhng th ging nhau .
- C i, v vy c n ht c chm nho.
buoy [bu:i] n. phao
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A buoy is a floating sign that warns boats of dangerous areas.
- Dont steer the boat near those buoys. There are rocks underneath the water.
phao l mt du hiu cnh bo rng thuyn vo trong khu vc nguy him.
- ng li thuyn gn nhng ci phao. C bn di mt nc.
burden [b:rdn] n. gnh nng
A burden is a serious or difficult responsibility.
- Children who do not behave are a burden to their parents.
gnh nng l trch nhim nghim trng hoc kh khn.
- Tr em khng c x tt l mt gnh nng cho cha m.
burn [b:rn] v. t
To burn something is to set it on fire.
- I burned some wood in the camp fire.
t mt ci g l t n trn la.
- Ti t chy g trong la tri.
burst [b:rst] v. N
To burst is to suddenly break open or apart.
- The bomb burst over the city.
N l t nhin v ra.
- Qu bom n khp thnh ph.
bury [beri] v. Chn
To bury someone or something means to put them in the ground.
- They buried their grandfather under his favorite tree after he died.
Chn mt ai hoc mt ci g c ngha l t chng di mt t.
- H chn ng ni di cy yu thch ca ng y sau khi ng qua i.
bush [bu]
n. bi cy
A bush is a plant with many thin branches. It is smaller than a tree.
- My dad and I planted some small bushes around the house.
bi cy l cy vi nhiu nhnh mng. N nh hn so vi mt ci cy.
- Cha ti v ti trng mt s bi cy nh xung quanh nh.
butler [btlr] n. qun gia
A butler is the most important male servant in a wealthy house.
- Whenever he needed something, he rang a bell, and the butler appeared.
qun gia l ngi y t nam quan trng trong mt ngi nh giu c.
- Bt c khi no anh cn mt ci g , anh rung chung, v ngi qun gia xut
hin.
C
cabin [kbin] n: cn nh g, tp lu
A cabin is a small house made of wood.
- My grandfather owns a small cabin in the country.
->>Cn nh g l mt cn nh c lm t g.
->> ng ca ti s hu mt cn nh g nh vng nng thn.
cache [c] n: ni ct tr, nh kho, kho cha b mt
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A cache is a hiding place for valuable things.
- The pirates kept their jewelry in a cache hidden in a cave.
->> Nh kho l mt ni ct tr nhng c gi tr.
->> Cp bin ct gi chu bu trong mt thng cha b mt mt hang ng.
cage [keid3] n: ci lng, ci ci
A cage is something that holds an animal so it cannot leave.
- We put the parrots in their cage at night.
->> Ci ci dng nht mt con vt n khng th ri i.
->>Bui ti, chng ti nht nhng con vt vo lng ca chng.
calculate [klkjleit] v: tnh ton
To calculate is to find an answer using math.
- I calculated how much money I would need to buy the car.
->> Tnh ton l tm cu tr li bng phng php ton hc.
->> Ti tnh ton xem cn bao nhiu tin l mua xe hi.
calculus [klkjls] n: php tnh
Calculus is an advanced type of mathematics.
- By using calculus, scientists determined small changes in the stars brightness.
->> Php tnh l mt dng nng cao ca ton hc.
->> Bng vic s dng cc php ton, nhng nh khoa hc xc nh c s thay i nh trong
nh sang ca nhng v sao.
calm [ka:m] adj: bnh tnh
When someone is calm, they do not get excited or upset.
-A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.
->> Khi mt ngi bnh tnh, h s khng phn khch hay bun bc.
->> Tm bn nc m gip ti tr nn bnh tnh hn.
camouflage [ksemafld:3] n: vt ngy trang.
Camouflage is something used to hide people and things.
- The green and brown camouflage was best used fo r hiding in forests and jungles.
->> Ngy trang l mt ci g c s dng che giu con ngi v s vt.
- Cc ngy trang mu xanh l cy v mu nu c s dng tt nht cho n lp trong rng v rng
rm.
cancel [knsl] v: hy b
To cancel means to decide that an event or a request will not happen.
- She cancelled the rest of her plans because of the rain.
->> Hy b c ngha l quyt nh rng mt s kin hoc mt yu cu s khng xy ra.
- C hy b phn cn li ca k hoch ca mnh v tri ma.
candidate [kndideit] n: ng c vin
A candidate is a person who is competing to win something such as a job.
- Alice is the best candidate for the job.
->> Mt ng c vin l ngi ang cnh tranh ginh chin thng mt ci g nh mt cng vic.
- Alice l ng c vin tt nht cho cng vic.
candle [kndl] n: cy nn
A candle is a stick of wax that is lit on fire for light or heat.
- When the lights went out, we lit some candles.
->> Mt ngn nn l mt thanh sp c thp sng trn la trong nh sng hoc nhit.
- Khi n i ra ngoi, chng ti thp nn.
Canyon [knjn] n: hm ni
A canyon is a narrow valley with steep walls through which a river often flows.
- The canyon was so deep that the ground inside was covered in shadow.
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->> Mt hm ni l mt thung lng hp vi nhng bc tng dc m qua mt con sng thng
chy.
- Cc hm ni rt su sc rng mt t bn trong c bao ph trong bng ti.
capable [keipbl] adj: c kh nng
If someone or something is capable of something, they can do it.
- The Olympic athlete is capable of lifting a lot of weight.
->> Nu mt ai hoc mt ci g c kh nng mt ci g , h c th lm iu .
- Cc vn ng vin Olympic c kh nng nng rt nhiu trng lng.
capacity [kpsti] n: kh n ng
The capacity of something is the amount of things that can be put in it.
- The parking lot has reached its full capacity.
->> Nng lc ca mt ci g l s tin ca nhng iu m c th c t trong .
- Cc bi u xe t n cng sut ca n.
Cape [keip] n: o chong
A cape is a large cloth that covers ones back and is tied around the neck.
- The superhero wore a long red cape.
->> o chong l mt ming vi ln ph khp lng ca mt ngi tr li v c buc quanh c.
- Cc siu anh hng mc mt chic o chong di mu .
capital [kpitl] n: th
A capital is an important city where a countrys leaders live and work.
- We will visit the capital to learn about our government.
->> Th l mt thnh ph quan trng m cc nh lnh o ca mt quc gia sng v lm vic.
- Chng ti s tham quan th tm hiu v chnh ph ca chng ti.
capitalism [kpitlizm] n: ch ngha t bn
Capitalism is an economic system where private companies make goods for profit.
- Most industries in the world today are based on capitalism.
->> Ch ngha t bn l mt h thng kinh t m cng ty t nhn lm cho hng ha thu li nhun.
- Hu ht cc ngnh cng nghip trong th gii ngy nay c da trn ch ngha t bn.
capitalist [kpitlist] n: nh t bn ch ngha
A capitalist is a business person who invests in trade and industry for profit.
- The capitalist invested in a factory that made wheat into cereal.
->> Mt t bn l mt ngi kinh doanh nhng ngi u t vo thng mi v cng nghip thu
li nhun.
- Nh t bn u t vo mt nh my lm m vo ng cc.
captain [kptin] n: thuyn trng
A captain is the person who leads a ship or airplane.
- The captain sailed his ship to Australia.
->> Mt thuyn trng l ngi dn u mt tu hoc my bay.
- Thuyn trng tu thuyn ca mnh n c.
captive [kptiv] n: phm nhn
A captive is a prisoner.
- The guards told the captive that there was no way he could escape the prison.
->> Mt phm nhn l mt t nhn.
- Cc lnh canh ni vi phm nhn rng khng c cch no anh c th thot khi nh t.
capture [kptr] v: bt gi
To capture someone or something is to catch them.
- James tried to capture the bubbles in his hands.
->>B t gi mt ai hay vt g l chy ui chng.
- James c gng nm bt cc bong bng trong tay.
Carbohydrates [ka :rbouhaidreit] n: tinh bt
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Carbohydrates are substances in foods like bread that give you energy.
- Carbohydrates like rice are a good source of energy for active people.
->> Tinh bt l nhng cht trong thc phm nh bnh m cung cp cho bn nng lng.
- >> Tinh bt nh go l mt ngun nng lng tt cho nhng ngi hot ng.
cardboard [ka:rdb:rd] n: c c tng
Cardboard is a material made out of stiff paper. It is often used to make boxes.
- We packed our things into cardboard boxes and moved to our new home.
->> Cc Tng l mt loi vt liu lm bng giy cng. N thng c s dng lm hp.
- Chng ti ng gi nhng th ca chng ti vo hp cc tng v chuyn n ngi nh mi ca
chng ti.
cardinal [ka:rdnl] adj: nh n t ch yu
If a rule or quality is cardinal, then it is the most important one.
- Raising your hand in the classroom before you speak is a cardinal rule.
-> Nu mt quy tc hay cht lng l ch cht, sau n l quan trng nht.
- Gi cao tay ca bn trong lp hc trc khi bn ni l mt nguyn tc thng th ng.
career [krir] n: s nghip, ngh nghip
A career is a job that you do for a large part of your life.
- He was in the hospitality business for most ofhis career.
->> Mt s nghip l mt cng vic m bn lm trong phn ln cuc sng ca bn.
- Anh y coi kinh doanh khch sn l s nghip chnh ca mnh.
carefully [krfli] adv: cn thn
- The baby carefully climbed down the stairs.
->> Em b tro cu thang mt cch cn trng.
caretaker [krteikr] n: ng i gip vic, chm sc
A caretaker is a person who takes care of very young, old, or sick people.
- My grandmothers caretaker helps her get around the house.
->> Ngi gip vic l ngi chm sc nhng ngi m, em nh v ngi gi.
->> Ngi gip vic gip b ti i do quanh nh.
cargo [ka:rgou] n.
Cargo is the items carried by a ship or airplane.
- The cargo of the ship got wet when it started raining.
carpenter [ka:rpntr] n: th xy, th mc
A carpenter is a person who builds things with wood.
- We hire d a carpenter to make a cupboard.
->> Th mc l to ra cc vt t g.
->> Chng ti thu mt th mc lm chn bt.
carriage [krid] n: c xe
A carriage is a vehicle pulled by a horse.
- We took a carriage ride in the park.
->> Mt c xe l mt chic xe ko bi mt con nga.
- Chng ti i xe trong cng vin.
cartoon [ka:rtu:n] n: hot hnh
A cartoon is a funny drawing.
- Sometimes, people draw cartoons for the newspaper.
->> Hot hnh l mt bc v hi hc.
->> Thnh thong, mi ngi v hot hnh cho bo.
Carve [ka:rv] v: c, chm khc
To carve means to cut into something.
-My father usually carves the turkey for Thanksgiving.
->> Chm khc c ngha l ct mt s th.
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->> Cha ti thng tc g ty cho l T n
cash [k] n: tin mt
Cash is money in the form of paper or coins.
- I was able to save up enough cash to buy my mother a gift.
->> Tin mt l tin giy hoc tin xu.
->> Ti c th tit kim tin mua qu cho m.
cast [kst] v: qung, nm
To cast something means to throw it.
- The fisherman cast his line into the water.
->> Qu ng mt th ngha l vt b n.
->> Th bt c qung li xung dng nc.
castle [ksl] n: lu i
A castle is a building with strong walls where royalty usually lives.
- The castle was built many years ago.
->> Mt lu i l mt ta nh vi nhng bc tng mnh m ni tin bn quyn thng sng.
- Lu i c xy dng t nhiu nm trc.
casualty [kulti] n: tai nn
A casualty is a person killed or injured in a war or an accident.
- The only casualty in the car accident was a woman who broke her arm.
->>Mt tai nn l mt ngi cht hoc b thng trong mt cuc chin tranh hay mt tai nn.
- Nn nhn duy nht trong tai nn xe hi l mt ph n ngi ph v cnh tay ca c.
catastrophe [katstrfi] n: thm ha
A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage.
- It was a catastrophe for my family when my dad lost his job.
->> Mt thm ha l mt s kin bt ng l nguyn nhn gy au kh hay tn thng.
- l mt thm ha cho gia nh ti khi b ti mt vic.
cater [keitr] v: phc v
To cater to someone means to provide them with all the things needed or wanted.
- Bill was too sick to get out of bed, so his nurse catered to his needs.
->> Phc v cho mt ngi no c ngha l cung cp cho h tt c nhng iu cn thit hoc mong
mun.
- Bill qu m c c ra khi ging, v vy y t ca mnh phc v cho nhu cu ca mnh.
cathedral [ki:drl] n: nh th
A cathedral is an important and often large and beautifully built church.
- The large cathedral is full of people on Sunday mornings.
->> Mt nh th l mt nh th quan trng v thng ln v p c xy dng.
- Nh th ln y ngi vo cc bui sng ch nht.
cause [k:z] v: nguyn nhn
To cause is to make something happen.
- The cold weather caused her to get sick.
->> Nguyn nhn dn n xy ra mi vic.
->> Thi tit lnh gi lm c y b m.
cavity [kvti] n: khoang
A cavity is a hole or space in something.
- There was a small cavity in the wall of the cave where an animal lived.
->> Mt khoang l mt l hoc khng gian trong mt ci g .
- C mt khoang nh trong cc bc tng ca hang ng, ni mt con vt sng.
cease [si:s] v: ngng
To cease means to stop.
- After about an hour, the rain ceased, and a rainbow appeared.
->> Ngng c ngha l dng li.
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- Sau khong mt gi, ma ngng, v mt cu vng xut hin.
ceiling [si:li] n: trn, trn nh
The ceiling is the top of a room.
- He painted the ceiling with a special roller.
->> Trn l hng u ca mt cn phng.
- ng sntrn nh vi mt con ln c bit.
celebrate [selbreit] v: k nim
To celebrate is to do something to show that an event is special.
- We all celebrated when we heard the great news.
->> K nim l lm mt ci g cho thy rng mt s kin c bit.
- Chng ta u t chc khi chng ti nghe nhng tin tc tuyt vi.
celebrity [slebrti] n: ngi c ting tm
A celebrity is someone who is famous.
- It was the highlight of the evening when the celebrities arrived.
->> Mt ngi ting tm l mt ngi no l ngi ni ting.
- l im nhn ca bui ti khi nhng ngi ni ting n.
celestial [slestl] adj: thuc v v tr
If something is celestial, it is related to the sky or to outer space.
- Comets are celestial objects that are rarely seen.
->> Nu mt ci g l thin th, n l lin quan n bu tri hoc ra ngoi khng gian.
- Sao chi l vt th v tr m t khi nhn thy.
Cell [sel] n: t bo
A cell is a small room where a person is locked in.
- Thejail cell was very small.
->> Mt t bo l mt cn phng nh, ni mt ngi c kha nhp
- T boThejail l rt nh.
cellular [seljlr] adj: thuc v t bo
When something is cellular, it relates to the cells of animals or plants.
- She used a microscope to see the activity at a cellular level.
->> Khi mt ci g l thuc v t bo, n lin quan n cc t bo ca ng vt hoc thc vt.
->> C s dng mt knh hin vi xem hot ng mc t bo.
Celsius [selsis] n: C
Celsius is a scale for measuring temperature.
- Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
->> C l mt quy m o nhit .
- Nc ng bng khng C.
cemetery [semteri] n: ngha trang
A cemetery is where people are buried when they die.
- Some people are s cared of cemeteries.
->> Ngha trang l ni mi ngi c chn ct sau khi cht.
- Mt s ngi chm sc ngha trang.
censor [sensr] v: kim duyt
To censor in formation means to remove it if it is rude or rebellious.
- To protect innocent people, the location of the bomb was censored.
->> Kim duyt trong hnh c ngha l loi b n nu n l th l hoc ni lon.
- bo v nhng ngi v ti, v tr ca qu bom c kim duyt.
center [sentr] n: trung tm
The center of something is the middle of it.
- The center of a dart board is the most important spot.
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->> Trung tm ca mt ci g l gia n.
- Trung tm ca mt bng phi tiu l v tr quan trng nht.
centigrade [sentgreid] n: , mc
If a temperature is centigrade, it is scaled, so water freezes at 0 and boils at 100.
- During the spring time, the temperature gets as warm as 26 degrees centigrade.
->>Nu nhit l C, n c thu nh, do nc ng bng 0 v si 100 .
- Trong thi gian ma xun, nhit c m p nh 26 C.
century [senturi] n: th k
A century is one hundred years.
- Our company is celebrating a century of business in London.
->> Mt th k l mt trong hng trm nm.
- Cng ty chng ti l k nim mt th k kinh doanh London.
ceramic [srmik] adj: thuc v gm s
If something is ceramic, it is made of baked clay.
- The houses roof was made of ceramic tiles.
->> Nu mt ci g l gm s, n c lm bng t st nung.
- Mi ca ngi nh c lm bng gch men.
ceremony [sermouni] n: bui l
A ceremony is an event that happens on special occasions.
- Tom and Amys marriage ceremony is in June.
->> Mt bui l l mt s kin xy ra vo nhng dp c bit.
- Tom v l kt hn ca Amy l vo thng Su.
certain [s:rtn] adj: chc chn
If you are certain about something, you know it is true.
- I am certain that zebras have stripes.
->> Nu bn chc chn v iu g , bn bit l s tht.
- Ti chc chn rng nga vn c sc.
certify [s:rtfai] v: xc nhn
To certify something means to confirm that its results are true.
- The photograph on her passport certified that she was indeed Jolene Sawyer.
->> Xc nhn mt ci g c ngha l xc nhn rng kt qu ca n l s tht.
- Cc bc nh trn h chiu ca c xc nhn rng c thc s Jolene Sawyer.
Circuit [s:rkit] n. Mch in
A circuit is a piece of an electronic device that allows electricity to flow.
- Be very careful not to shock yourself when fixing an electrical circuit.
L mt phn ca thit b in t cho dng in chy qua
->> Cn thn ko b in git khi sa mch in.
cite [sait] v. Trch dn
To cite something is to mention it as an example or as proof of something.
- She cited six reasons that the school needed to build new classrooms.
cp n mt v d hay mt bng chng v mt th g .
C y cp n 6 l do ti sao cn phi xy nhng phng hc mi.
citizen [sitzn ] n. Cng dn
A citizen is someone who lives in a certain town or city.
- Carlos was born in Spain. He is a Spanish citizen.
Ngi sng thnh ph hay th trn nht nh.
Carlos sinh ra Ty Ban Nha, anh y l dn Ty Ban Nha chnh hiu.
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civic [sivik] adj. Mang tnh cht lin quan n dn
If something is civic, then it is related to a town or city, especially its government.
- Most of the important civic buildings are located downtown.
Lin quan n thnh th c bit l chnh ph
a s cc to nh dn s quan trng nm trong trung tm thnh ph
civil [sivl] adj. Dn s
When an event is civil, it happens inside a country.
- The country was torn apart by a terrible civil war.
S vic xy ra trong mt quc gia
t nc b chia ct bi cuc ni chin khng khip.
Civilian [siviln] n. Dn thng
A civilian is someone who is not in the military.
- It was Todds job to keep civilians from entering the arm y facility.
Ngi khng phi trong qun i
Cng vic ca Todd l ngn cn dn thng i vo khu vc qun y.
civilization [sivlizein] n. Nn vn minh
A civilization is an organized group of humans that have culture and government
- Most early civilizations in Central America didnt use metal weapons.
Mt t chc con ngi c nn vn ho v chnh ph ca ring mnh.
a s cc nn vn minh c Trung M u khng s dng v kh bng kim loi.
claim [kleim] v. i hi, qu quyt
To claim means to say that something is true.
- He claimed to know why the countrys laws were weak.
Ni rng mt ci g l ng n.
Anh y khng nh mnh bit r l do m nn lut php ca t nc yu km.
Clap [klp] v. V tay
To clap means to hit ones hands together to express pleasure or get attention.
- After the speech, everyone in the crowd clapped their hands for the speaker.
p hai bn tay vo nhau by t nim vui hay to s ch .
Sau bi din vn, mi ngi trong m ng v tay cho ngi din thuyt.
clarify [klrfai] v. Lm r
To clarify means to make something easier to understand by explaining it.
- Drew tried to clarify all the functions of Michelles new computer.
Gii thch ci g cho d hiu hn.
Drew c lm r cc chc nng trong chic my tnh mi ca Michelle.
classic [klsik] adj. C in
If something is classic, it is typical.
- The athlete made a classic m is take-he started running too soon.
in hnh, xa c.
Cc vn ng vin mc li quen thuc l xut pht qu sm.
classify [klsfai] v. Phn loi
To classify things is to put them into groups based on their type.
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- The biologist classified the plant as a completely new species.
Chia cc th g thnh nhiu nhm nh da vo chng loi ca chng.
Cc nh sinh hc phn loi cc loi cy da trn cc kiu cy mi ca chng.
clay [klei] n. t st.
Clay is a type of heavy, wet soil used to make pots.
- She made a bowl out of the clay.
t st rt nng, t c c s dng to ra chu cy.
C y lm ra mt bt y t st.
clerk [kl :rk] n. Nhn vin bn hng
A clerk is a type of worker. Clerks in a store help customers.
- The clerk added up her bill for the groceries.
L mt loi lao ng, nhn vin ti ca hng thng gip khch hng
Nhn vin bn hng dn nhng ho n cho cc sp hng.
clever [klevr] adj. Thng minh
When someone is clever, they can solve a hard puzzle or problem.
-The clever boy thought of a good idea.
Ai c coi l thng minh khi gii quyt c cc cu hay vn hc ba.
Cu b thng minh ngh ra mt tng tuyt vi.
client [klaint] n. i tng, khch hng
A client is a person or business that pays another to do a service.
- She has many clients who enjoy coming to her salon.
L mt c nhn hay mt doanh nghip tr tin cho ngi khc nhn c mt dch v
C y c mt vi khch hng mun n salon ca c y.
climate [klaimit] n. Kh hu
A climate is the usual weather in a place.
- The climate in the desert is very hot.
L thi tit thng thng mt a im no
Kh hu ti sa mc rt nng.
climb [klaim] v. Leo ln
To climb means to use your hands and feet to go up on something.
- The girls climbed to the top of the mountain.
S dng bn tay v chn i ln 1 ci g
Nhng c gi leo ln n nh ni.
clockwise [klakwaiz] adv. Chiu kim ng h
If something moves clockwise, it moves in a circle in the same direction as a clock.
- Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.
Ci g chy theo 1 vng vi hng chy ging nh ng h
Xoay chiu kim ng h tht cht n li.
clone [kloun] n. Bn sao
A clone is an identical copy of a living creature.
- Scientists recently made a clone of a sheep.
Mt bn sao y ht ging ht nhau ca mt sinh vt sng.
Nhng nh khoa hc gn y to ra bn sao v tnh ca cu.
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closet [klazit] n. T qun o
closet is a small room used to store things.
- Marie has m any clothes inside of her closet.
L mt cn phng nh lu tr cc th
Marie c mt s qun o trong t qun o ca c y.
Cloth [kl(:)] n. Vi
Cloth is material used to make clothes.
- His shirt is made of a very soft type of cloth.
Cht liu may qun o
o ca anh y l loi vi rt mm.
Cloud [klaud] n. m my
A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky.
- The sky was filled with white clouds.
m my l mt nhm cc git nc bc hi trn bu tri.
Bu tri y my trng
clue [klu:] n. u mi
A clue is a fact or object that helps solve a mystery or crime.
- The detective found some clues on the sidewalk.
Mt thc t hay mt i tng gip gii quyt cc b n hay vic phm ti.
Thm t tm thy mt s u mi trn va h
clumsy [klmzi] adj. Vng v
If someone is clumsy, then they are awkward in handling things.
- The businessman was clumsy and dropped his work files.
Lng tng trong vic x l mi th
Nhng nh doanh nhn thng lng tng trong vic gim ti cc ti liu ca mnh.
cluster [klstr] n. Cm
A cluster of things is a small group of them placed close together.
- She held a large cluster of grapes in her hand.
Cc nhm nh c t gn nhau
C y cm mt chm nho ln trn tay.
coach [kout] n. Hun luyn vin
A coach is a person who teaches sports.
- My coach gets very excited during games.
Ngi dy th thao
Hun luyn vin rt thch th trong sut cuc thi u.
coal [koul] than
Coal is a hard black rock that you burn for heat.
- Many power stations burn coal to produce energy.
L mt loi cng mu en dng t ln to ra nhit
Nhiu nh my t than to ra nng lng.
coalition [koulin] n.lin minh
A coalition is a group of people or organizations working for a common purpose.
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- The companies formed a coalition to make trade less expensive.
Mt nhm ngi hay t chc lm vic v cng 1 mc ch chnh no .
coarse [k:rs] adj. th
If something is coarse, that means it has a rough texture.
- The coarse sweater made my skin itch.
C kt cu th s
Chic o ca ti c lm t si len th.
coast [koust] n. B bin
The coast is the land by an ocean.
- I stayed on the southern coast of Australia.
Phn t ca mt i dng
Ti trn b bin pha nam nc c.
Coastline [koustlain] n. Lnh hi
A coastline is the outline of a countrys coast.
- He noticed that most of the cities in Australia are on the coastline.
Rang gii b bin ca mt quc gia
Anh y nhn thy a s cc thnh ph ca c l trn b bin.
Coexist [kouigzistl v. Cng tn ti
To coexist with something means to exist with it in the same time and place.
- Our pets coexist at our home with little or no problems.
Ci g tn ti vi 1 ci g trong cng mt thi gian hay a im
Cc loi vt nui cng sng trong gia nh ti nhng dng nh khng c vn g.
cognitive [kagntiv] adj. Nhn thc
If something is cognitive, it is related to learning and knowing things.
- After her physical examination, her cognitive strengths were tested.
Lin quan n hc tp v bit v cc th xung quanh
Sau k kim tra sc kho, kh nng nhn thc ca c y c kim tra.
collaborate [klbreit] v. Hp tc
To collaborate means to work together on something.
- When they collaborated, they managed to finish their chores early.
Lm vic cng nhau v mt ci g
Chng ti cng hp tc hon thnh sm cng vic
Collect [klekt] v thu thp, thu lm
To collect things is to group them together all in one place.
Tp hp cc th li vi nhau vo mt ni
collide [klaid] v. Va chm
To collide with something means to hit into it while moving.
- The two cars collided with each other because their drivers were not careful.
ng vo ci g khi n ang chuyn ng
Hai chic xe va vo nhau v nhng ngi li xe li khng cn thn.
collision [klin] n. Va chm
A collision is the act of two things hitting into each another.
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- The collision between the two cars created a loud noise.
Hnh ng m 2 th g tng vo nhau
V va chm gia 2 xe p to ra mt ting n ln.
colloquial [kloukwil] adj. Ngn ng giao tip
Colloquial describes informal words that are more suitable for speech than writing.
- I find it difficult to understand people if they use colloquial language.
M t nhng li ni tr nn ph hp hn vi cc bi ni hn l vn vit.
Ti thy rng rt kh hiu mi ngi nu h s dng ngn ng giao tip.
colonel [k:rnl] n. i t
A colonel is a military officer.
- James has been given a promotion in the army. He is now a colonel.
S quan qun i
James va c thng chc trong qun i thnh i t.
colony [kalni] n. Thuc a
A colony is a country controlled by another country.
- The USA was at one time a colony of Great Britain.
Mt t nc b kim sot bi 1 t nc khc
M mun tng l thuc a ca Vng quc Anh.
columnist [kalmnist] n. Mc
A columnist is a writer who creates articles about a particular subject.
- The columnist won praise for his articles about life on the farm.
Mt nh vn to ra cc tiu mc v cng 1 ch .
Cc chuyn mc ginh li khen ngi cho cc bi vit ca ng v cuc sng trn trang tri.
combat [kambt] n. Chin u
Combat is fighting between two people or groups.
- The two warriors were locked in combat.
Hai ngi hay 2 nhm nh nhau
Hai chin binh b thng trong chin u.
combine [kmbain] v. Kt hp
To combine is to join together to make a single thing or group.
- Mina combined peanut butter and jelly to make a sandwich.
Cng tham gia to thnh nhng th n chic hoc theo nhm
Mina kt hp b u phng v sa ong cha lm mt ci bnh sandwich.
comfort [kmfrt] v. An i
To comfort someone means to make them feel better.
- I wanted to comfort my friend after I heard the bad news.
Lm cho ai cm gic tt hn
Ti mun an i ngi bn mnh sau khi ti nghe c tin xu.
comic [kamik] adj. Truyn tranh
When something is comic, it is funny.
- The comic actor was famous for his jokes.
Rt hi hc
Nam din vin truyn tranh ni ting vi tr a ca mnh.
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command [kmnd] v. Yu cu
To command someone is to tell them to do something.
- The general commanded his army to attack.
Ni vi ai phi lm g
Tng ch huy yu cu qun i tn cng.
commence [kmens] v. Bt u
To commence something means to begin it.
- His speech commenced with a thank you to all who had helped him succeed.
Bi pht biu ca anh ta bt u vi Cm n khin cho mi ngi gip anh y thnh cng trong
bi ni hn.
comment [kament] v. Bnh lun
To comment means to say something that shows your personal opinion.
- Tom commented on the poor quality of the food.
Ni ci g hay cho h bit quan im c nhn ca bn
Tom bnh lun v cht lng thp ca hoa qu.
commerce [kamrs] n. Thng mi
Commerce is the activity of buying and selling things.
- The new shopping mall increased the commerce in that section of town.
L hot ng mua v bn cc th
Trung tm mua sm mi pht trin thng mi th trn.
commit [kmit] v. Cam kt
To commit to something is to promise to do it.
- Seth wanted to go home, but he had committed to finishing the job.
Ha s lm g
Seth mun v nh nhng anh y cam kt phi hon thnh cng vic.
committee [kmiti] n. U ban
A committee is a group of people who meet together to make decisions.
- The schools committee agreed on a new dress code for students.
T chc con ngi cng nhau a quyt dnh
U ban trng hc ng mu vy mi cho sinh vin.
commodity [kmadti] n. Hng ho
A commodity is something that can be bought or sold.
- Frans uncle made most of his money trading commodities.
Ci g c th bn hoc mua
Ch ca Fran lm cho hu ht cc mt hng kinh doanh .
common [kamn] adj. Ph bin
If something is common, it happens often or there is much of it.
- It is common for snow to fall in the winter.
Xy ra thng xuyn hoc rt nhiu ln
Tuyt ri vo ma ng l rt ph bin
commonplace [kamnpleis] adj. Tm thng, c rch
If something is commonplace, then it is ordinary.
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- There is nothing commonplace about the way Morris dresses.
Khng c g ph bin trong trang phc ca Morris.
communal [kmju:nl] adj. X
If something is communal, it involves a group of people.
- On the weekends, Theo and his son picked up trash in the communal park.
Lin quan n mt nhm ngi
Vo cui tun, Theo v con trai nht rc ti cng vin cng cng
communicate [kmju:nkeit] v. Giao tip
To communicate is to give information by talking, writing, etc.
- I communicated with Paul about his new ideas.
a ra thng tin bng cch ni chuyn hay vit ra, vn vn,
Ti ni chuyn vi Paul v cc tng
community [kmju:nti] n. Cng ng
A community is a group of people who live together.
- The kids from my community usually play together.
Mt nhm ngi sng cng nhau
Nhng a tr trong cng ng ti sng chi vi nhau rt vui.
commute [kmju:t] v. i li thng xuyn
To commute is to travel a long distance to get to work.
- I usually commute to work on the train.
i li thng xuyn l i vi khong cch di lm vic
->> ti thng i li lm vic trn tu
compact [kmpkt] adj. Rn chc
If something is compact, it is smaller than normal.
- A laptop computer is much more compact than a desktop model.
Nu mt ci g rn chc, n thng nh hn bnh thng
->> mt chic my tnh xch tay rn chc hoc mt my bn
companion [kmpnjn] n. bn, bu bn
A companion is a person that someone spends a lot of time with.
- I always walk to school with my companion Frank.
Bn l ngi m mi ngi s dng nhiu thi gian vi h
->> ti thng i b ti trng vi ngi bn Frank ca ti
comparative [kmprtiv] adj. So snh
If something is comparative, it is being judged based on something else.
- The money that John has is comparative to most other adults.
Nu mt vt g b so snh, n thng c xt x da trn vt khc
->> tin m John c c so snh vi hu ht ngi ln khc
compare [kmpr] v. so snh
Someones attitude is the way they feel and think
- If you compare cats and dogs, youll see that theyre both good pets,
Thi ca mt ngi no l cch h cm thy v suy ngh
->> nu bn so snh mo v ch, bn s thy chng u l vt nui tt
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Compassion [kmpn] n. lng trc n
Compassion is a feeling of understanding for someone who is hurt or suffering.
- The veterinarian had compassion for the sick little puppy.
Lng trc n l cm gic thu hiu ai m b tn thng hoc au kh
->> bc s th c lng trc n vi ch con b m
Compassionate [kmpnit] adj. Thng hi
When people are compassionate, they feel pity and sympathy for others.
- The compassionate nurse tried to make the sick man feel comfortable.
Khi mi ngi thng hi, h cm thy iu ng tic v ng cm vi nhau
->> s chm sc thng cm c gng lm mt ngi n ng b m cm thy thoi mi
compatible [kmptbl] adj.
Hp nhau
When things are compatible, they work well or exist together successfully.
- Jan and Fred are too different. They will never be compatible.
Khi cc vt hp nhau, chng lm vic tt hoc tn ti cng nhau thnh cng
->> Jan v Fred rt khc nhau. H s khng bao gi hp nhau
compel [kmpel] v. thc p
To compel someone to do something means to force them to do it.
- Traffic signs compel drivers to drive safely.
Thc p ai lm g ngha l bt buc h lm n
->> trao i ch k thc ep ngi li li an ton
compensate [kampnseit] v. bi thng
To compensate is to pay someone for the time they spent doing something.
- Her boss compensated her for the extra work she did last week.
Bi thng l tr cho ngi no thi gian m h s dng lm g
->> ng ch ca c y bi thng cho c y cng vic thm c y lm tun trc
compete [kmpi:t] v. cnh tranh
To compete is to try to be better than someone.
- He will compete with very good athletes.
Cnh tranh l c gng lm tt hn ngi khc
->> anh y s cnh tranh vi lc s rt khe
competence [kmptns] n. nng lc
Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively.
- The job was easy because the group had enough competence to do it well.
Nng lc l kh nng lm g tt hoc hiu qu
->> cng vic ny rt d v nhm nng lc lm n tt
Competent [kamptnt] adj. C kh nng
If someone is competent, they are able to think or act successfully.
- Competent employees are much better than unknowledgeable ones.
Nu mt ngi c kh nng, h c th ngh hoc lm thnh cng
->> nhng nhn vin c kh nng tt hn nhng ngi khng c kin thc
competition [kamptin] n. s canh tranh
A competition is a contest to see who is the best at something.
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- He won the running competition over the weekend.
S canh trnh l cuc tranh lun thy ai tt nht trong vic g
->> anh y cnh tranh ht tun qua
compile [kmpail] v. gom nht, su tp
To compile things means to collect a variety of them into a group.
- She compile d a list of people who she wanted to attend her birth day party.
Gom nht cc vt ngha l su tm mt lng a dng chng vo mt nhm
->> c y gom nht mt nhm ngi c y mun tham gia vo sinh nht mnh
complain [kmplein] v. phn nn
When you complain, you say that you are unhappy about something.
- The workers complained that they were being treated unfairly.
Khi bn phn nn, bn ni rng bn khng hnh phc v g
->> nhng ngi cng nhn phn nn rng h b i x khng cng bng
complaint [kmpleint] n. s than phin
A complaint is something you say to tell people that you dont like something
- Mom said she did n t want to h ear my brothers complaints.
S than phin l ci iu g bn ni vi mi ngi rng bn khng thch chng
->> m ni b y khng mun nghe li than phin ca anh trai ti
complement [kmplment] v. b sung
To complement something or someone is to make them better.
- The wool scarf complemented her lovely eyes.
B sung g hoc ai l lm h tt hn
->> khn qung len t im thm i mt d thng ca c y
complex [kmpleks] adj. Phc tp
If something is complex, it has many small parts. It is hard to understant
- A jig-saw puzzle can be complex because it has so many pieces.
Nu mt th phc tp, th n c nhiu phn nh. N rt kh hiu
->> cu hi nhy kh hiu c th phc tp v n c nhiu phn
complicate [kmplikeit] v. lm phc tp
To complicate something means to make it harder than necessary.
- The bad weather complicated finishing the job quickly.
Lm g phc tp ngha l lm n kh khn hn cn thit
->> thi tit xu lm phc tp vic kt thc cng vic nhanh
component [kmpounnt] n. thnh phn
A component is a part of a larger machine.
- Computers have many different components, so they are complicated to build.
Thnh phn l mt phn ca my mc ln
->> nhng chic my tnh c nhiu thnh phn, nn chng rt phc tp gy dng
compose [kmpouz] v. son tho
To compose something is to make it from smaller parts.
- Tonya composed her report using many sources of information.
Son g l lm n t cc phn nh hn
->> Tonya son tho bo co ca mnh dng cho nhiu n gun thng tin
compound [kmpaund] n. hp cht, khu vc c tng vy quanh
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A compound is an enclosed area such as a prison or factory.
- The workers waited outside the compound for the gates to the factory to open.
Khu vc c tng vy quanh l mt vng c bao bc nh nh t hoc nh my
->> nhng ngi cng nhn i bn ngoi ca nh my m
comprehend [kamprihend] v. lnh hi
To comprehend something is to understand it.
- Henry could not comprehend the message.
Lnh hi g l hiu n
->> Henry c th khng lnh hi tin nhn
comprehensive [kamprihensiv] adj. Bao hm tt c
If something is comprehensive, it has all the details about something else.
- The teacher gave us a comprehensive review for the exam.
Khi mt vt no bao hm tt c, th n c tt c iu c th v cc vt khc
->> c gio gi chng ti mt bn tng thut tng th cho bi kim tra
compress [kmpres] v. lm co li
To compress something means to press or squeeze it so that it takes up less space.
- I compressed my clothes to fit into a single suitcase.
Lm g co li ngha l nn hoc vt n nn n thu hp khong cch
->> ti lm co li b qun o ca mnh va vi vali n ca mnh
comprise [kmpraiz] v. bao gm
If something comprises something else, it consists of or is made up of it.
- Our schools football team is mostly comprised with seniors.
Nu mt vt g bao gm vt khc, n bao gm hoc c lm t n
->> i bng trng ti c bao gm hu ht ngi ln tui
compromise [kamprmaiz] v. tha hip
To compromise is to agree to something that is not exactly what you want.
- We both compromised about the game we decided to play.
Tha hip l ng vi iu g rng khng g chnh xc lm
->> chng ti tha hip v tr chi chng ti quyt nh chi
conceal [knsi:l] v. giu gim
To conceal something means to hide it.
- You should conceal your money so no one can take it from you.
Giu gim g l giu n i
->> bn nn giu tin i nn khng ai c th ly c
concede [knsi:d] v. tha nhn
To concede is to admit that something is true against your wish.
- The student conceded that he had cheated on the test.
Tha nhn l th nhn vt g ng chng li c mun ca bn
->> hc sinh tha nhn rng anh y gian ln bi kim tra
conceive [knsiv] v. tng tng
To conceive something means to be able to imagine or believe it.
- The child could not conceive the actual size of the Earth.
Tng tng g l c th hnh dung hoc tin n
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->> a tr khng th tng tng kch c thc t ca Tri t
concentrate [kansntreit] v. tp trung
To concentrate on someone or something is to give your full attention.
- I could not concentrate on my homework because the room was so loud.
Tp trung vo gi ai hoc g l tm vo
->> ti khng th tp trung vo bi tp v nh v phng qu n
concentric [knsentrik] adj. ng tm
When circles or rings are concentric, they have the same center.
A concerto is music for a solo instrument and played with an orchestra.
- The piano concerto has a section in which only the piano plays.
Khi cc vng trn hoc chung ng tm, th chng c cng trung tm
Mt cng-xec-t l m nhc cho cng c c nhn v c chi bi 1 ban nhc
->> cng xec t piano c mt phn m ch c trong n piano
conclude [knklu :d ] v. kt lun
To conclude is to arrive at a logical end by looking at evidence.
- I saw crumbs on my dogs face, so I concluded that he ate my cookie.
Kt lun l n vi kt thc hp l bi bng chng
->> ti nhn thy cc mnh vn ca khun mt con ch, nn ti kt lun n n bnh ca ti
conclusion [knklu::n] n. kt lun
The conclusion of something is the final part of it.
- At the conclusion of the race, the spectators cheered for the winner.
Kt lun g l phn kt thc ca n
->> phn kt ca ng ua, khan gi v tay cho ngi thng cuc
concrete [kankri:t] n. b tng
Concrete is a substance made from stones.
- The man covered the ground with concrete.
B tng l cht c lm t si
->> ngi n ng che ph mt t bng b tng
condemn [kndem] v. kt n
To condemn someone means to give them a specific punishment.
- The judge condemned the criminal to five years in prison.
Kt n ai l gi h hnh pht c th
->> ta n kt n k ti pham 5 nm trong t
condense [kndens] v. t li
To condense a gas means to make it a liquid.
- The cool air made tin y drops of water condense on the tops of the grass.
T li mt kh l lm n thnh cht lng
->> khng kh mt lm nhng git nc nh tu li trn nc knh
condensed [kndenst] adj. C c
When a liquid is condensed, it is made thicker.
- One way to make a dessert thick and sweet is to use condensed milk.
Khi cht lng b c c, n c lm dy ln
->> mt cch lm mn trng dy ln v ngt ngo l dng sa c
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condition [kndin] n. iu kin
The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in.
- The patients condition was very good.
iu kin ca ai hoc g l trng thi m h trong
->> iu kin ca bnh nhn l rt tt
conduct [kandkt] n. hnh kim, o c
Conduct is the way that someone acts.
- She was punished for her bad conduct.
o c l cch m mi ngi lm
->> c y b pht v o c km
confer [knf:r] v. trao tng
To confer with someone means to discuss something with them to make a decision.
- I will have to confer with my wife before I can purchase a new car.
Trao tng ai ngha l bn lun ci g vi h ra quyt nh
->> ti s phi trao tng v ti trc khi ti c th mua t mi
confidence [kanfidns] n. s t tin
If you have confidence about something, you are sure of it.
-I have confidence that I did well on the test.
Nu bn t tin v g , bn s chc chn v n
->> ti t tin rng ti lm tt bi kim tra
confident [kanfidnt] adj. Tin chc
Confident means that one believes they can do something without failing.
- She was confident she could climb the mountain due to her training.
T tin l mt ai tin v iu h c th lm m khng li lm
->> c y t tin c y c th tro ln ni v s luyn tp
confidential [kanfidenl] adj. B mt
If something is confidential, it must be kept secret.
- The information from the meeting is confidential.
Nu mt g b mt, n phi c gi kn
->> thng tin t cuc gp c gi kn
confirm [knf:rm] v. xc nhn
To confirm is to make sure something is correct.
- Winning the game confirmed that James was a good player.
Xc nhn l lm chc chn g ng
->> thng li tr chi xc nhn James l ngi chi gii
conflict [kanflikt] n. xung t
A conflict is a fight between different people or groups.
- The two nations had a conflict over which one could use the water in the rive
Xung t l mt cuc chin gi ngi hoc hi
->> 2 quc gia c xung t qua mt bn c th dng n c x ra
conform [knf:rm] v. lm theo cho ph hp
To conform to rules or laws is to obey them.
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- The new student had to conform to the schools dress code.
Lm theo lut hoc nguyn tc l tun theo n
->> sinh vin mi phi tun theo ni quy trang phc nh trng
confuse [knfju:z] v. lm hoang mang
To confuse someone means to make them feel like they are unsure.
- The sign confused the traveler because it pointed in two directions.
Lm ai hoang mang l lm h thy khng chc chn
->> bin bo lm hoang mang ngi i du lch v n ch ra 2 hng
connect [knekt] v. kt ni
To connect two things means to join them together.
- I connected the mouse to my laptop computer.
Kt ni 2 vt l lm chng lin i vi nhau
->> ti kt ni con chut vi my tnh xch tay
conquest [kakwest] n. s xm chin
A conquest is an event by which one country takes over another country.
- After the conquest, the people of the small city had no freedom.
S xm chim l mt s kin c lm bi mt quc gia n quc gia khc
->> sau s xm chim, mi ngi ca thnh ph nh khng c t do
conscience [kanns] n. lng tm
Your conscience is your inner sense of what is right and wrong.
- I recycle everything I can, so my conscience is clear!
Lng tm ca bn l thc trong thm tm ca bn v nhng g ng hoc sai
->> ti phc hi mi th ti c th, nn lng tm ti trong sch
conscious [kans] adj. Bit r
If someone is conscious of something, then they are aware of it.
- The new student was conscious of the other students staring at her.
Nu mt ngi no bit r g , th h nhn bit n
->> sinh vin mi ny bit r v cc sinh vin khc nhn chm chm mnh
consecutive [knsekjtiv] adj. Lin tc
When things are consecutive, they happen one after another without interruption.
- The king ruled for ten consecutive years.
Khi nhng vt lin tip, chng xy ra mt sau nhng ci khc m khng ct ngang
->> v vua cai tr lin tc 10 nm
consent [knsent] n. s ng
Consent is permission to do something.
- Their mother gave the children consent to go outside and play.
S ng l s chp thun lm g
->> m ca h ng cho h i ra ngoi chi
consequence [kansikwens] n. hu qu
A consequence is a result of a choice or action.
- Asa consequence of missing my bus, I had to find another way to work.
Hu qu l mt kt qu ca mt s la chn hoc hnh ng
->> Kt qu l chuyn xe Asa ca ti, ti phi tm cch khc lm
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conserve [kns:rv] v. gi gn
To conserve something is to protect it from being ruined or used completely.
- The group worked to conserve the beauty of Europes national parks.
Gi gn g l bo v n t ang b suy kit hoc c s dng hon ton
->> nhm lm gi gn v p ca cc cng vin chu u
consider [knsidr] v. ngh v ai g
To consider something means to think about it.
- Pete didnt like his job. He considered getting a new one.
Ngh v g l ngh v n
->> Pete khng thch vic ca mnh. Anh y ngh v vic mi
considerable [ksidr bl] adj. ng k
If something is considerable, it is large in size, amount or extent.
- They paid a considerable amount of money for that car.
Nu mt vic g to tt, n ln hoc ln v quy m
->> h tr ng k tin cho chic t
considerate [knsidrit] adj. Thn trng
When someone is considerate, they pay attention to the needs of others.
- The considerate boy gave a present to his girlfriend on Valentines Day.
Khi ngi no thn trng, h s ch ti s cn thit ca ngi khc
->> ngi con trai thn trng gii thiu bn gi anh y ngy Valentine
consist [knsist] v. bao gm
To consist of is to be made of parts or things.
- Todays choices for lunch consisted of pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
Bao gm l lm bi cc phn hoc c vt no
->> nhng s la chn ngy hm nay cho ba tra gm pizza, tht b vin, hoc xc xch
consistency [knsistnsi] n. tnh kin nh
Consistency is the state of always behaving in the same way.
- Her consistency in archery meant that our team had a chance to win.
Tnh kin nh l trng thi thng xuyn t thi nh nhau
->> tnh kin nh ca c y trong mn bn cung l i ca chng ti c c hi chin thng
consistent [knsistnt] adj. Ph hp
If a person is consistent, they keep the same behavior or attitude.
- Sara comes in every day and is our most consistent worker.
Nu mt ai ph hp, h s gi thi ging nhau hoc ng x
->> Sara mi ngy v l ngi ph hp nht vi cng vic ca chng ti
console [knsoul] v. an i
To console someone who is sad means to make them comforted.
- When my dog ran away, my dad consoled me.
An i ai m khi h bun l lm h thoi mi
->> khi con ch ca ti chy i xa, b ti an i ti
conspiracy [knspirsi] n. m mu
A conspiracy is a secret plan made by a group of people to do something illegal.
- Some people think that there was a conspiracy to kill American president John Kenned
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m mu l k hoch b mt lm bi mt nhm ngi lm g phi php
->> mt vi ngi ngh rng c c mt m mu git tng thng M John Kenned
constant [kanstnt] adj. Kin nh
When an event or action is constant, it happens a lot or all the time.
- The television at home is in constant use.
Khi mt s kin hoc hnh ng kin nh, n xy ra nhiu hoc tt c cc ln
->> ti vi nh c dng chc chn
Constellation [kanstlein] n. chm sao
A constellation is a group of stars with a recognizable shape.
- That constellation in the shape o f a square is named after a flying horse.
Chm sao l mt nhm cc ngi sao m hnh dng c th nhn din
->> chm sao ny trong hnh dng ca mt hnh vung c gi sau mt con nga bay
constitution [kansttju:n] n. hin php
A constitution is a document of principles for a government.
- The countrys constitution said a prim e minister could only serve three terms.
Hin php l ti liu c bn cho chnh ph
->> hin php ca t nc ni rng mt b trng nghim tc ch c th lm 3 iu
constrain [knstrein] v. bt p
To constrain something means to limit its development.
- Jim cannot join us because he is constrained by previous plans.
Bt p g l gii hn n pht trin
->> Jim khng th tham gia cng chng ti v anh y b bt p bi k hoch trc .
construct [knstrkt] v. lm xy dng, v
To construct something means to make or build it.
- The men used wood and metal to construct a house.
V, xy dng g l lm hoc xy dng n
->> nhng ngi n ng dng g v kim loi xy nh
consult [knslt] v. tham kho
To consult someone means to ask them for help.
- I will consult my accountant to find a way to pay for my bills.
Tham kho ai l ngh h gip
->> ti s tham kho k ton vin tm ra cch thanh ton ha n
consume [knsu:m] v. tiu th ht
To consume something means to eat or drink it.
- Jack consumed a whole plate ofspaghetti.
Tiu th ht g l n hoc ung n
->> Jack tiu th ht tt c a m ng
consumption [knsmpn] n. n ung
The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking it.
- These apples are too rotten for consumption.
n ung thc n hoc ung l hnh ng n hoc ung n
->> nhng qu to ny qu thi nt n
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contact [kntkt] v. lin lc
To contact someone is to speak or write to them.
- I contacted Sue about my party.
Lin lc vi ai l ni hoc vit vi h
->> ti lin lc vi Sue v ba tic ca ti
Contagious [knteids] adj. Truyn nhim
If a disease is contagious, it is easily carried from one person to another.
- You must wear protective clothing because the patients illness is contagious.
Nu mt t nn lan truyn, n d dng ly t ngi ny sang ngi khc
->> bn phi mc kn v bnh cm ca bnh nhn l truyn nhim
contain [kntein] v. cha ng
To contain something is to have it inside.
- The mailbox contained a letter.
Cha ng g l c n bn trong
->> thng th cha th
Contaminate [kntmneit] v. lm bn
To contaminate something means to put dirty or harmful chemicals into it.
- The lake was contaminated when pollutants entered into the water.
Lm bn g so l lm n bn hoc tn hi cht ha hc trong n
->> h b nhim khi cht bn trn vo
contemplate [kantmpleit] v. suy ngm
To contemplate something means to think about it.
- Mark took a moment to contemplate the math problem before solving it.
Suy ngm v ci g l ngh v n
->> Mark thy khonh khc suy ngm li bi ton trc khi gii quyt n
contemporary [kntempreri] adj. ng thi
When something is contemporary, it is related to the present time.
- Contemporary scientists have learned quite a bit about DNA.
Khi mt vt g ng thi, n lin quan ti thi im hin ti
->> cc nh khoa hc ng thi nghin cu mt t v DNA
Contempt [kntmpt] n. s khinh r
Contempt is the feeling of having no respect for something.
- The judge had contempt for the wicked criminal.
S khinh r l cm gic khng c s tn trng g
->> ta n khinh r tn ti phm c c
contend [kntend] v. cho rng
To contend with something means to struggle to overcome it.
- Stacy had to contend with a learning disability throughout high school.
Dm chc g ngha l u tranh vt qua n
->> Stacy phi chc vi vic hc yu km trung hc
content [kntent] adj. Bng lng
To be content is to be happy and not want more.
- The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.
Bng lng l hnh phc hoc khng mun thm
->> tr em cm thy bng lng khi ngi trn tng
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contest [kntest] n. cuc tranh lun
A contest is a game or a race.
- The girls had a contest to see who could jump higher.
Cuc tranh lun l mt tr chi hoc ng ua
->> nhng ngi con gi tranh lun bit ai nhy cao hn
Context [kantekst] n. ng cnh
Context is the situations that form the background of an event.
- They studied the context of the battle before giving their presentation.
Ng cnh l nhng v tr m hnh thnh hu cnh mt s kin
->> h nghin cu ng cnh cuc chin trc khi thuyt trnh
Continent [kantnnt] n. lc a
A continent is one of the seven large areas of land on the Earth.
- Asia is the largest continent.
Lc a l mt trong by vng ln ca tri t
->> Asia l mt lc a ln nht
continue [kntinju:] v. tip tc
To continue something is to keep doing it.
- She stood under her umbrella as the rain continued to fall.
Tip tc g l gi n lm vic
->> c y ng di khi tri ma lin tc
contract [kantrkt] n. hp ng
A contract is a written agreement between two people.
- The woman signed a contract when she bought the house.
Hp ng l mt s tha thun c vit gia 2 ngi
->> ngi ph n k mt hp ng khi c y mua nh
contradict [kntrdikt] v. mu thun vi
To contradict means to state the opposite of what someone else has.
- Ken was always fighting with his little sister because she kept contradicting him.
Mu thun l tuyn b iu tri li vi nhng g mt ai c
->> Ken thng xuyn nh nhau vi em gi ca anh y v c y mu thun vi anh y
contrast [kantrst] n. S tng phn
A contrast is the sharp difference between two things.
- The contrast between my parents is very noticeable.
S tng phn l s khc bit r rng gia hai iu g .
- S tng phn gia cha m ti rt d nhn ra.
contribute [kntribju:t] v. ng gp
To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful
- We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.
ng gp vo mt ci g c ngha l lm mt ci g lm cho n thnh cng
- Chng ti quyt nh ng gp tin cho bnh vin mi.
control [kntroul] v. kim sot
To control something is to make it do what you want.
- To control something is to make it do what you want.
kim sot mt ci g l lm cho n xy ra nh nhng g bn mun.
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controversy [kantrv:rsi] n. tranh ci
A controversy is a dispute about something that affects many people.
- There has been a lot of controversy over the judges decision.
tranh ci l tranh chp v mt ci g c nh hng n nhiu ngi.
- c rt nhiu tranh ci v quyt nh ca thm phn.
convection [knvekn] n. i lu
Convection is the flow of hot air through gas or liquid.
- The weather changed because of convection in the atmosphere.
i lu l dng chy ca khng kh nng qua kh hoc cht lng.
- thi tit thay i v dng i lu trong kh quyn.
convenience [knvi:njns] n. thun tin
Convenience is a state of being able to do something with little effort.
- The Internet allows consumers to shop at their own convenience.
Thun tin l trng thi c th lm iu g vi t n lc.
- Internet cho php ngi tiu dng mua sm thun tin.
Convenient [knvi :njnt] adj. thun tin
When something is convenient, it is easy to do and does not take a lot of work.
- The bus is a convenient way to get to school.
Khi mt ci g thun tin, n rt d dng lm v khng mt rt nhiu cng vic.
- Xe but l mt cch thun tin n trng.
convention [knvenn] n. quy c
A convention is behavior that is considered to be common or polite.
- In the US, a popular convention is to shake hands when you meet someone.
quy c l hnh vi c coi l ph bin hoc lch s.
- Ti M, mt quy c ph bin l bt tay khi bn gp mt ai .
conversation [kanvrsein] n. cuc tr chuyn
A conversation is a talk between people.
- There were two conversations going on at once.
cuc tr chuyn l mt cuc ni chuyn gia con ngi.
- C hai cuc tr chuyn din ra cng mt lc.
conversion [knv:rn] n. chuyn i
Conversion is the act of changing something into a different state or form.
- The city discussed the conversion of the parking lot into a skateboard park.
Chuyn i l hnh vi thay i mt ci g sang trng thi hay hnh thc khc nhau.
- Thnh ph tho lun v vic chuyn i cc bi u xe thnh mt cng vin trt vn.
convert [knv :rt] v. chuyn i
To convert something means to change it into something else.
- The man converted his messy field into a garden of flowers.
chuyn i mt ci g c ngha l thay i n bng mt ci g khc.
- Ngi n ng chuyn i khu vn ln xn ca mnh thnh mt vn hoa.
convey [knvei] v. truyn ti
To convey is to communicate or make ideas known.
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- That picture of a crying child conveys a feeling of sadness.
truyn t l giao tip hoc lm cho tng c bit n.
- hnh nh a tr khc truyn ti mt cm gic bun b.
convict [knvikt] v. kt ti
To convict someone means to prove that they did a bad thing.
- He was convicted of the crime and sent to jail.
kt ti mt ngi no ngha l chng minh rng h lm mt iu xu.
- ng b kt n phm ti v b i t.
convince [knvins] v. thuyt phc
To convince someone means to make them sure of something.
- She convinced me to buy the house.
thuyt phc mt ngi no c ngha l lm cho h chc chn v mt ci g .
- C y thuyt phc ti mua nh.
congested [kndestid] adj. ch tc
If something is congested, it is full or blocked.
- Tom didnt get home until after dark because the road was so congested.
Nu mt ci g b ch tc, n ng c hoc b chn.
- Tom khng nhn th v nh cho n khi sau khi tri ti v ng qu ch tc.
congratulate [kngrtleit] v. Chc mng
To congratulate someone is to tell them that you are happy for them.
- B ill and Angela congratulated each other on a job well done.
Chc mng mt ai l ni vi h rng bn ang hnh phc thay cho h.
- Bill v Angela chc mng nhau v lm tt mt cng vic
Cool [ku:l] adj. mt m
If the weather is cool, it is a little bit cold.
- The weather is cool in the fall.
Nu thi tit mt m, n c mt cht lnh.
- Thi tit mt m vo ma thu.
cooperate [kouapreit] v. Phi hp
To cooperate is to work together to do something.
- The students cooperated to clean up the classroom.
Phi hp l lm vic vi nhau lm mt ci g .
- Cc sinh vin phi hp lm sch lp hc.
coordinate [kou:rdneit] v. kt hp
To coordinate things is to make different parts work together.
- Each skating team had to coordinate their movements for the show.
Kt hp l lm cho cc phn khc nhau hot ng cng nhau.
- Mi i trt bng kt hp cc chuyn ng ca h trong chng trnh.
Copper [kapr] n. ng
Copper is a red-brown metal often used in electric wire and pipes.
- Ancient hunters melted copper to make knives and spears.
ng l mt kim loi mu nu thng c s dng trong dy in v ng dn.
- Th sn c i lm tan chy ng lm dao v gio.
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coral [k:rl] n. San h
Coral is the hard, colorful material formed by the shells of animals.
- The diver admired the beautiful coral under the water.
San h l vt liu y mu sc cng c hnh thnh bi v ca ng vt.
- Cc th ln ngng m v p ca san h di nc.
Core [k:r] n. Ct li
The core is the center of something.
- The rings of a tree start forming at its core.
Ct li l trung tm ca mt ci g .
- Nhng vng g ca cy bt u hnh thnh ct li ca n.
corporate [k:rprit] adj. doanh nghip
If something is corporate, it is related to a large business.
- Tom enjoys working in the corporate world.
Nu ci g l doanh nghip tc l lin quan n mt doanh nghip ln.
- Tom thch lm vic trong th gii doanh nghip.
corps [k:r] n. qun on
A corps is a division of a military force.
- The army had a corps of archers who trained apart from the regular soldiers.
qun on l mt b phn ca mt lc lng qun s.
- Qun i c mt qun on cung th, nhng ngi c o to khc nhng ngi lnh thng
thng.
corpse [k:tps] n. xc cht
A corpse is a dead body of a human.
- After the accident, the corpse was taken to the hospital.
xc cht l phn c th cht ca mt ngi.
- Sau tai nn, xc cht c a ti bnh vin.
correct [krekt] adj. chnh xc
To be correct is to be right.
- All of my answers on the test were correct.
chnh xc l ng.
- Tt c cc cu tr li ca ti trong bi thi l chnh xc.
correspond [k:rspand] v. tng ng
To correspond is to match or to be similar to something.
- The boys story didnt correspond with his mothers version.
Tng ng l ph hp hoc tng t nh mt ci g .
- Cu chuyn ca cu b khng tng ng vi phin bn ca m cu ta.
corrupt [krpt] adj. Tham nhng
If someone is corrupt, they break the law for money or fame.
- The corrupt policemen didnt arrest the man because he gave them money.
Tham nhng l vi phm php lut v tin bc hay danh vng.
- Cnh st tham nhng khng bt gi ngi n ng bi v ng cho h tin.
Cosmetics [kazmetiks] n. M phm
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Cosmetics are substances that make the face and skin more beautiful.
- Girls often look nicer when they dont use so many cosmetics.
M phm l nhng cht lm cho khun mt v ln da p hn.
- Con gi thng trng p hn khi h khng s dng qu nhiu m phm.
Cosmopolitan [kazmpaltn] adj. quc t
When a place is cosmopolitan, it is full of people from many different places.
- There are dozens of different types of restaurants in a cosmopolitan city.
mt ni quc t tc l n c y ngi dn t nhiu ni khc nhau.
- Hin c hng t cc nh hng khc nhau mt thnh ph quc t.
Cost [k:st] v. chi ph
To cost is to require expenditure or payment.
- These designer shoes cost more than the regular ones.
Chi ph l yu cu chi tiu, thanh ton.
- Nhng i giy thit k c chi ph cao hn so vi nhng i bnh thng.
costume [kastju:m] n. b trang phc
A costume is a set of clothes people wear for a particular occasion.
- The woman wore a mask with her costume.
b trang phc l mt b qun o m ngi ta mc cho mt dp c bit.
- Ngi ph n eo mt n vi b trang phc ca mnh.
Cot [kat] n. ci
A cot is a small portable bed.
- At the camp, the boys cabin was lined with cots.
Ci l mt chic ging nh c th di chuyn c.
- Ti khu tri, ch ng ca cc cu b l trong ci.
cotton [katn] n. bng
Cotton is a cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant.
- I like to wear clothes made from cotton in the summer.
Bng l mt ming vi c lm t cc si ca cy bng.
- Ti thch mc qun o bng trong ma h.
couch [kautj] n. gh i vng
A couch is a long, soft seat that many people can sit on.
- Kim and Martins new couch was very expensive.
gh i vng l mt chic gh di,mm mi m nhiu ngi c th ngi ln.
- gh i vng mi ca Kim v Martin rt t.
council [kaunsl] n. Hi ng
A council is a group of people who run a city or town.
- The council met to discuss the new laws for the city.
i ng l mt nhm ngi qun l mt thnh ph, th x.
- Hi ng hp tho lun v cc lut mi cho thnh ph.
counsel [kaunsl] v. t vn
To counsel someone is to listen and give advice about a problem.
- The teacher counseled the girl about her troubles.
t vn cho mt ngi no l lng nghe v a ra li khuyn v mt vn .
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- Gio vin t vn cho cc c gi v nhng rc ri ca h.
counteract [kauntrkt] v. chng li
To counteract something means to act against it in order to reduce or stop it.
- Medicine is supposed to counteract illnesses.
chng li mt ci g c ngha l hnh ng chng li n lm gim hoc ngn chn n.
- thuc c cho l chng li bnh tt.
counterpart [kauntrpdirt] n. i tc
A counterpart is something that is very similar to something else in what it does.
- Our manager will meet our rival companys counterpart later today.
i tc l ngi lm cng vic tng t nh mt ai ang lm.
- Qun l ca chng ti s gp i tc ca cng ty i th sau ngy hm nay.
county [kaunti] n. Qun
A county is the largest political division of a state in the US.
- He wanted to represent the citizens of his county.
qun l b phn chnh tr ln nht ca mt nh nc M.
- Anh mun i din cho cc cng dn ca qun mnh.
courage [k:rid] n. can m
When you have courage, you are not afraid.
- The man had the courage to touch the lion.
Khi bn c lng can m, bn khng s.
- Ngi n ng c can m chm vo con s t.
courier [kurir] n. ngi a th
A courier is someone who takes and delivers mail or packages.
- Before trains, most couriers used horses to travel.
ngi a th l mt ngi nhn v chuyn th hoc hng ha.
- Trc khi c xe la, hu ht ngi a th dng nga vn chuyn.
course [k:rs] n. kha hc
A course is a class in school.
-I took a P.E. course in school this year.
kha hc l mt lp trong trng.
- Ti hc mt kha P.E. trong nm hc ny.
courteous [k:rtis] adj. lch s
When someone is courteous, they are polite and respectful.
- The mother asked her family to be courteous to their guests.
mt ngi no lch s, h ng tn trng.
- Ngi m ngh gia nh c y lch s vi khch.
courtesy [k:rtsi] n. lch s
Courtesy is the excellence of manners or social conduct.
- Jenna always behaves with great courtesy when people visit her home.
Lch s l cch c x hay hnh vi x hi.
- Jenna lun lun c x lch s khi mi ngi gh thm nh c.
courtyard [k:rtja:rd] n. Sn
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A courtyard is an outdoor area that is surrounded by the walls of a building.
- During the summer, the courtyard is a nice place to have lunch.
Sn l khu vc ngoi tri c bao quanh bi cc bc tng ca mt ta nh.
- Trong sut ma h, sn l mt ni hp l n tra.
Cove [kouv] n. vnh
A cove is a part of land where it curves inward around the sea.
- They hid the boat in a small cove on the south side of the island.
Vnh l mt phn ca t cong vo pha trong trn bin.
- H giu thuyn trong vnh nh pha nam ca hn o.
coward [kaurd] n. lnh cu ha
A coward is a person who lacks courage to do risky or dangerous things.
- A firefighter cannot be a coward. They have to be able to act quickly.
k hn nht l mt ngi thiu can m, thng lm nhng iu ri ro, nguy him.
- Mt lnh cu ha khng th l mt k hn nht. H phi hnh ng nhanh chng.
cozy [kouzi] adj. m cng
If something is cozy, then it is comfortable, warm, and relaxing.
- The thick blanket made the bed very cozy.
Nu c ci g m cng, sau n c thoi mi, m p, v th gin.
- Cc tm chn dy lm cho ging rt m cng.
crack [krk] n. vt nt
A crack is a narrow space between the parts of something broken.
- The old window was covered with cracks.
vt nt l mt khng gian hp gia cc b phn ca mt ci g b ph v.
- Ca s c c bao ph bi cc vt nt.
Craft [krft] v. Lm
To craft something is to make it using skill.
- She crafted the bookcase out of so lid pine wood and then painted it.
lm l lm g s dng k nng.
- C sp xp k sch bng g thng v sau v n.
cram [krm] v. nhi nht
To cram things means to put them into a place that can barely contain them.
- He crammed all of his shirts into the top drawer of the dresser.
Nhi nht mi th c ngha l t chng vo mt ni c th cha chng.
- ng nhi nht tt c cc o s mi ca mnh vo ngn ko trn cng ca t qun o.
cramp [krmp] n. chut rt
A cramp is a strong pain caused by a muscle after a lot of physical use.
- After the marathon, Jenny got a terrible cramp in her calf muscle.
chut rt l ni au ln c bp sau khi s dng rt nhiu vt l.
- Sau khi chy marathon, Jenny b chut rt khng khip bp chn.
crash [kr] v. m
To crash means to hit and break something.
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- There was a loud noise when the car crashed into the tree.
m vo c ngha l nhn mnh v lm hng mt ci g .
- C mt ting ng ln khi xe m vo cy.
crawl [kr:l] v. b
To crawl is to move slowly on your hands and knees.
- The baby crawled across the floor.
B l di chuyn t t bng tay v u gi.
- Em b b trn sn.
craze [kreiz] n. cn st
A craze is a brief and popular activity or object.
- Wearing bright red socks was a craze when I was in high school.
cn st l mt hot ng ngn v ph bin.
- Mc v mu ti l mt cn st khi ti cn hc trung hc.
Created [kriit] v to ra
To create means to make something new.
- She created an igloo from blocks of snow.
to ra l lm mt ci g mi.
- C to ra mt tp lu tuyt t khi tuyt.
creature [kri:tr] n. sinh vt
A creature is any living thing.
- The creature we saw today was either a dolphin or a porpoise.
sinh vt l bt k sinh vt sng.
- Sinh vt chng ta thy ngy hm nay hoc l mt con c heo hay c heo.
Credentials [kridenlz] n. Thng tin
Credentials are the proof of someones experience or ability to do something.
- The mechanic hung his credentials on his office wall.
Thng tin l nhng bng chng v kinh nghim ca mt ai hoc kh nng lm mt ci g .
Th c kh dn thng tin ca mnh trn bc tng vn phng ca anh ta.
Credible [kredbl] adj. ng tin cy
If something or someone is credible, they can be believed or trusted.
- Dick gave a credible reason for being late and didnt get in any trouble.
Nu mt ci g hoc ai l ng tin cy, h c th c tin tng hoc ng tin cy.
- Dick a ra mt l do ng tin cy v n tr v khng gp bt k rc ri no.
creek [kri:k] n. Lch
A creek is a stream or small river.
- Only small fish lived in the shallow waters of the creek.
Lch l mt dng sui hoc sng nh.
- Ch c con c nh sng vng nc nng ca con lch.
creep [kri:p] n. Leo , tro
To creep is to move quietly and slowly.
- The cat slowly crept down the tree.
Leo l di chuyn lng l v t t.
- Con mo t t tro xung cy.
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crew [kru:] n. Nhm, i
A crew is a group of workers.
- My father has a crew. They help him build houses.
Nhm, i l mt nhm cng nhn.
- Cha ti c mt nhm cng nhn. H gip ng xy nh.
cricket [krikit] n. D
A cricket is an insect that makes loud noises, usually at night.
- In the country, we could see the stars and hear the crickets at night.
D l loi cn trng gy ra ting n ln, thng l vo ban m.
- qu, chng ta c th thy nhng ngi sao v nghe d ku vo ban m.
Crime [kraim] n. V ti phm
A crime is something bad that a person does that can be punished by law.
- Police quickly arrived at the scene of the crime.
V ti phm l mt ci g xu m mt ngi no c th b trng pht bi php lut.
- Cnh st nhanh chng n hin trng v phm ti.
criminal [krimnl] n. tn ti phm
A criminal is a person who does something against the law.
- The police made sure the criminal couldnt move his hands.
ti phm l mt ngi lm iu g tri vi php lut.
- Cnh st m bo rng tn ti phm khng th c ng tay.
Crisis [kraisis] n. cuc khng hong
A crisis is a situation that is extremely stressful or dangerous.
- The airport workers strike led to a crisis at the airport.
cuc khng hong l tnh hung cc k cng thng, nguy him.
- Cc cng nhn nh cng ti sn bay dn n mt cuc khng hong ti sn bay.
Crisp [krisp] adj. gin
When food is crisp, it is hard or has a hard surface in a way that is pleasant.
- My favorite snack is a bag of crisp, delicious potato chips.
Khi thc phm l gin tc l cng hoc c mt b mt cng mt cch d chu.
- Mn n a thch ca ti l mt ti khoai ty chin gin.
criteria [kraitiri] n. Tiu ch
Criteria are factors on which a person judges or decides something.
- Before she got the job, she had to meet all the necessary criteria.
Tiu ch l nhng yu t da trn m mt thm phn ngi hoc quyt nh mt ci g .
- Trc khi c nhn c cng vic, c phi p ng tt c cc tiu ch cn thit.
critic [kritik] n. nh ph bnh
A critic is someone who give their opinions about movies, books, plays
- The wine critic tasted the wine so he could give his opinion.
nh ph bnh l ngi a ra kin ca mnh v phim nh, sch, v kch
- Cc nh ph bnh ru nm ru vang c th a ra kin ca mnh.
criticize [kritisaiz] v. ch trch
To criticize is to say you do not like someone or something.
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- He criticized his wife for spending too much money.
Ch trch l ni rng bn khng thch mt ai hoc mt ci g .
- ng ch trch v v chi tiu qu nhiu tin.
Crook [kruk] n. k la o
A crook is someone who is not honest or who commits crimes.
- The manager was arrested by the police for being a crook.
k la o l ngi khng trung thc hoc nhng ngi gy ti c.
- Ngi qun l b bt bi v cnh st cho rng anh ta l mt k la o.
crop [krop] n. loi cy trng
A crop is food that a farmer grows.
- Wheat is a crop that is made into bread.
Cy trng l thc phm m mt ngi nng dn trng c.
- La m l loi cy trng lm bnh m.
cross [kr:s] v. i qua
To cross means to go from one side to the other side.
- We used his boat to cross to the other side of the lake.
i qua c ngha l i t bn ny sang bn kia.
- Chng ti s dng thuyn ca mnh i qua pha bn kia h.
crowd [kraud] n. m ng
A crowd is a large group of people.
- A large crowd had gathered on the street to see the accident.
m ng l mt nhm ngi.
- Mt m ng ln t tp trn ng ph xem v tai nn.
crucial [kru:l] adj. trng yu
If something is crucial, it is extremely important to another thing.
- Clean air is crucial to the survival of humans, plants, and animals.
Nu mt ci g l trng yu tc l n v cng quan trng
khng kh sch l c bit quan trng cho s sng ca con ngi, thc vt v ng vt.
crude [kru:d] adj. Nhp, th, phc tho
When something is crude, it is not exact or detailed, but it can still be useful.
- She drew crude hearts on the ground to show how much she loved him.
Mt ci g nhp tc l n khng chnh xc hoc chi tit, nhng n vn c th hu ch.
- C v phc mt tri tim trn mt t th hin rng c yu anh bao nhiu.
Cruel [kru:l] adj. c c
When someone is cruel, they do bad things to hurt others.
- The cruel man yelled at his sister.
mt ngi no c c, h lm iu xu lm tn thng ngi khc.
- Ngi n ng c c mng em gi ca mnh.
crumble [krmbl] v. sp
To crumble means to break or fall apart into small pieces.
- The old houses walls crumbled into a pile of rock and wood.
Sp l ph v hoc tan r thnh tng mnh nh.
- Bc tng ca ngi nh c ca sp thnh mt ng v g.
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Crust [krst] n. V
Crust is the tough outer part of a loaf of bread.
- The little boy never ate the crust of his pizza.
Lp v l phn bn ngoi ca mt bnh m.
- Cu b khng bao gi n v bnh pizza.
cube [kju:b] n. khi lp phng
A cube is a solid object with six square surfaces that are all the same size.
- Please get me some ice cubes to put in my soda.
khi lp phng l mt vt rn vi su mt vung v tt c cng mt kch thc.
- Xin vui lng cho ti mt vi vin cho vo cc soda.
culinary [klneri] adj. nu nng
If something is culinary, it is related to cooking.
- I gained culinary skills after working in a restaurant for many years.
Nu mt ci g nu nng, l lin quan n nu n.
- Ti t c k nng nu nng sau khi lm vic ti mt nh hng trong nhiu nm.
Culprit [klprit] n. th phm
A culprit is someone who did a crime or other bad deed.
- The police were still searching for the culprit from the robbery.
th phm l ngi lm mt ti phm hoc hnh ng xu .
- Cnh st vn ang tm kim th phm ca v cp.
cultivate [kltveit] v. trng cy
To cultivate plants is to care for them and help them grow.
- A research company is cultivating new kinds of rice to aid poor countries.
trng cy l chm sc v gip cy pht trin.
- Mt cng ty nghin cu ang trng cc loi la mi h tr cc nc ngho.
Culture [kltr] n. Vn ha
Culture is the music, art, and writings of a certain place or group of people.
- Ancient Mexican culture is renowned for its architecture.
Vn ha l m nhc, ngh thut, v tc phm ca mt ni no hoc mt nhm ngi.
- Vn ha Mexico c i ni ting vi kin trc ca n.
cumulative [kju:mjleitiv] adj. Chng cht
Cumulative describes an increase by adding one after another.
- The cumulative snowfall in the area is 50 centimeters per year.
Chng cht din t s gia tng bng cch thm ci khc.
Mc tuyt ri chng cht trong khu vc l 50 cm mi nm.
cunning [kni] adj. xo quyt
If someone is cunning, they are good at tricking people.
- The cunning child fooled his parents into thinking that he was kind.
Nu mt ngi no xo quyt tc l h gii la ngi khc.
- a tr xo quyt la cha m h ngh rng n t t.
Curb [k:rb] v. kim ch
To curb something means to prevent it from happening or increasing.
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- She curbed her anger by listening to a relaxing song.
kim ch mt ci g c ngha l ngn chn n xy ra hoc tng ln.
- C kim ch s tc gin ca mnh bng cch nghe mt bi ht th gin.
Cure [kjur] v. Cha
To cure means to cause an illness or injury to end or disappear.
- My dentist cured me of my toothache.
cha l lm cho mt cn bnh hoc thng tch kt thc hoc bin mt.
- Nha s ca ti cha khi cho ti bnh au rng.
Curious [kjuris] adj. t m
When you are curious about something, you want to know more about it,
- I opened up the clock because I was curious about how it worked.
Khi bn t m v mt ci g , bn mun bit thm v n,
- Ti m chic ng h ra v ti t m v cch n hot ng.
curl [kerl] n. ln tc
A curl is a small piece of something with a round shape.
- The colorful ribbons were bent into curls.
Ln tc l mt mnh nh ca mt ci g c dng trn.
- Cc bng y mu sc c un cong vo ln tc.
currency [k:rnsi] n. Tin t
Currency is the form of money used in a certain place.
- Elizabeth had to exchange her dollars for foreign currency.
Tin t l hnh thc tin c s dng mt ni no .
- Elizabeth phi i la ca mnh ly ngoi t.
current [k:rnt] n. hi lu
A current is a steady and constant flow of air or water in a river or ocean.
- The ocean currents took the ship far off into the sea.
hi lu l dng chy khng kh n nh v lin tc ca nc trong mt dng sng hoc bin.
- Cc dng hi lu y con tu ra xa bin.
curse [k:rs] V. nguyn ra
To curse someone or something is to hope that bad thing s happen to them.
- The witch cursed the village.
Nguyn ra mt ai hoc mt ci g l hy vng rng iu xu s xy ra vi h.
ph thy nguyn ra lng.
curtain [k:rtn] n. rm
A curtain is a cloth hung over a window or used to divide a room.
- She opened the curtains to let light into the room.
rm l mt ming vi treo trn ca s hoc s dng phn chia mt cn phng.
- C m rm ca cho nh sng vo phng.
custom [kstm] n. Phong tc
A custom is a way of doing things that has been the same for a long time.
- It is a custom that the bride and groom have the first dance.
Phong tc l cch m mi vic din ra trong mt thi gian di.
- c mt phong tc l c du v ch r nhy iu nhy u tin.
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customer [kstmr] n. Khch hng
A customer is a person who buys something at a store.
- The customer put a few items in a bag.
khch hng l mt ngi mua mt ci g ti mt ca hng.
- Khch hng t mt vi mt hng trong ti xch.
cyberspace [saibrspeis] n. khng gian mng.
Cyberspace is the imaginary place of the Internet where activities occur.
- I didnt receive your email. It probably got lost in cyberspace.
Khng gian mng l ni tng tng ca Internet, ni cc hot ng xy ra.
- Ti khng nhn c email ca bn. N c th b mt trong khng gian mng.
cyclone [saikloun] n. Cn siu bo
A cyclone is a large storm with heavy rain and winds that spin in a circle.
- Hundreds of homes were damaged by the cyclone.
siu bo l mt cn bo ln vi ma ln v gi quay theo mt vng trn.
- Hng trm ngi nh b h hi bi cn siu bo.
chain [tein] n. xch
A chain is a series of connected loops often used to keep things in place.
- The scary dog was secured with a chain.
Xch l mt lot cc vng c ni vi nhau, thng c s dng gi cho mi th nguyn mt
ch.
- Con ch ng s c xch li.
Challenge [tlind] n thch thc
A challenge is something difficult to complete.
thch thc l mt ci g kh khn hon thnh.
chamber [teimbr] n. Bung
A chamber is an old word for a bedroom.
- The girl was tired. She went to her chamber for a nap.
bung l mt t c ch phng ng.
C gi qu mt mi. C i vo bung ca mnh ng gic ng ngn.
chance [tns] n. c hi
A chance is an opportunity to do something.
- I had a chance to see the Roman Coliseum last summer.
c hi l mt c hi lm iu g .
- Ti c mt c hi xem Coliseum Roman ma h nm ngoi.
chaos [keias] n. hn lon
Chaos is a situation that is confusing and not ordered.
- His presentation was in chaos. I couldnt understand what he meant.
hn lon l mt tnh trng bi ri v khng c trt t.
- bi trnh by ca anh ta hn lon. Ti khng th hiu nhng g anh ta ni.
chaotic [keidtik] adj. Hn lon
When something is chaotic, it is crazy, confused, and hectic.
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- The first day of school can be chaotic for a new student.
Khi mt ci g l hn lon, tc l n in r, bi ri, v bn rn.
- Ngy u tin n trng c th hn lon cho mt sinh vin mi.
chapter [tptr] n. chng
A chapter is a part of a book that usually has a number or a title.
- The first chapter of a book usually introduces the main character of a story.
chng l mt phn ca mt cun sch thng c nh s hoc t tiu .
- Chng u tin ca mt cun sch thng gii thiu cc nhn vt chnh ca mt cu chuyn.
Char [tar] v. chy
To char means to burn something so that it turns black.
- While Frank went inside to get the mustard, he accidentally charred the hotdogs.
Chy l t mt ci g n chuyn sang mu en.
- Trong khi Frank i vo trong ly m tt, anh v tnh lm chy xc xch.
character [krikt] n. Tnh cch
Your character is your personality.
- My sisters character is fun and very outgoing.
Tnh cch l c tnh ca bn.
- tnh cch ca ch ti th v v rt ci m.
characteristic [kriktristik] n. c im
A characteristic is something that shows what a person or a thing is like]
- One characteristic of tigers is their black stripes.
c im l mt ci g cho thy c tnh ca mt ngi hay mt vt
- Mt c trng ca h l vn en.
charcoal [ta:koul] n. Than
Charcoal is a black material that is used as fuel for fire.
- There was burnt charcoal left on the ground from an old fire.
Than l vt liu mu en c s dng lm nhin liu cho la.
- Than b chy li trn mt t t mt ngn la c.
charge [ta:rd] n. Ph
A charge is the price to pay for something.
Ph l gi phi tr cho mt ci g .
charitable [trtbl] adj. Nhn c
When someone is charitable, they help people who are in need.
- My sister was charitable enough to help me buy my first house.
Khi mt ai nhn t, h gip mi n gi khi h cn
->> ch gi ti tt bng gip ti mua ngi nh u tin
charity [trti] n.lng khoan dung
Charity is an act of giving help, usually money, to those who need it.
- Thanks to his friends charity, he had enough money to pay the rent.
Lng khoan dung l mt hnh ng gip , cho tin cho ai cn
->> cm n lng khoan dung ca bn anh y, anh y c tin tr n
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charm [ta:rm] v. m hoc
To charm someone is to please them with your personality.
- Gail charmed everyone with her humorous stories.
M hoc ai l lm vui lng h vi nhn cch
->> Gail m hoc mi ngi vi cu chuyn khi hi ca c y
Chart [ta:rt] n biu
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A chart is a list of information.
Biu l mt dy thng tin
charter [ta:rtr] n. hin chng
A charter is a document that describes the rights of an organization or group.
- The company charter explained that all employees had to pay a tax.
Hin chng l mt ti liu din t quyn ca mt t chc hoc nhm
->> hin chng cng ty gii thch rng tt c cng nhn phi tr tin thu
chase [teis] v. theo ui
To chase someone or something is to follow them in order to catch them.
- I was chased by an angry native.
Theo ui ai hoc g l cho php h theo ui h
->> ti c theo dui bi ngi bn x hung tn
chat [tt] v. tn ngu
To chat is to talk with someone.
- Even though they were far apart, the couple chatted every day.
Tn ngu l ni vi ngi khc
->> mc d h xa nhng h vn ni chuyn vi nhau hng ngy
chatter [ttr] v. ting ht
To chatter means to talk quickly about unimportant things.
- The children chattered in the back of the classroom.
Ni lung tung c ngha l ni nhanh v mt th g khng quan trng
->> nhng a tr ni lung tung ng sau lp hc
Cheat [ti:t] v. la o
To cheat is to be dishonest so that you can win or do well.
- They cheated on the test by sharing answers.
La o l bt lng nn bn c th thng hoc lm tt
->> h gian ln bi kim tra bng cch bn bi
Cheer [tir] v lm vui mng
To cheer is to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.
Lm vui mng l ci to tn thnh hoc khuyn khch
chemical [kemikl] n. ha hc
A chemical is something that scientists use in chemistry.
- The scientist mixed the chemicals.
Ha hc l mt ci g m cc nh khoa hc s dng trong ha hc
->> cc nh khoa hc pha trn cc cht ha hc vi nhau
chemistry [kemistri] n. ngnh ha hc
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Chemistry the study of and reaction to substances.
- In chemistry class, the professor taught us about chemical reactions.
Ngnh ha hc nghin cu v phn ng vi cc cht
->> trong lp hc ha, cc gio s dy chng ti v phn ng ha hc
cherish [teri] v.yu mn
To cherish something means to hold it as very important.
- I cherish this trophy I won.
Yu mn g l coi trng n
->> ti trn trng chin tch ca ti
Chest [test] n. ngc
The chest is the front part of a persons body under the neck.
-The water in the lake was as high as my chest.
Ngc l mt phn trc ngi ti di c
->> nc di h cao n ngc ti
chew [tu:] v.nhai
To chew is to move your mouth to break up food.
- I always chew my food carefully before swallowing it.
Nhai l vic chuyn ng ming lm nt thc n
->> ti lun nhai thc n ca ti cn thn trc khi nut n
chief [ti:f] adj. Quan trng bc nht
A chief is the leader of a group of people.
-The chief led the people through the mountains.
Quan trng bc nht l dn u mt nhm ngi
->> n sng quan trng nht khi dn con ngi qua ni
chimney [timni] n. ng khi
A chimney is a tall pipe used to carry smoke out o f a building.
- The cat was on the roof sitting next to the chimney.
ng khi l ci ng cao c s dng a khi ra khi ta nh
->> con mo trn mi nh ngi cnh ng khi
Chin [tin] n. Cm
Your chin is the hard part at the bottom of your face.
- Luke pointed to the hair on his chin.
Cm l phn cng pha di khun mt ca bn.
- Luke ch vo tc trn cm.
choice [tjis] n. s la chn
A choice is the act or possibility of picking something.
- I had my choice of five doors to open.
s la chn l hnh ng hoc kh nng chn mt ci g .
- Ti c s la chn ca ti m 5 cnh ca.
choir [kwair] n. dn hp xng
A choir is a group of people who sing together.
- He had choir practice every day after school.
dn hp xng l mt nhm ngi ht cng nhau.
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- anh y thc hnh hp xng mi ngy sau gi hc.
choke [touk] v. nght th
To choke means to cough because you have difficulty breathing.
- There was a lot of smoke in the air, and it made me choke.
Nght th l khi bn ho bi v bn kh th.
- C rt nhiu khi trong khng kh, v n lm ti nght th.
cholesterol [klestroul] n. cholesterol
Cholesterol is a substance in fat, tissues, and blood of all animals.
- When people have too much cholesterol, they are at a high risk for heart problems.
Cholesterol l mt cht bo, cc m, v mu ca tt c cc loi ng vt.
- Khi ngi ta c qu nhiu cholesterol, h c nguy c mc bnh tim cao.
Chop [tap] v. Ct
To chop something means to cut it into pieces with a tool.
- Mom chopped some vegetables to put into the stew.
ct mt ci g c ngha l ct n thnh tng mnh vi mt cng c.
- M ct nh mt s loi rau cho vo cc mn hm.
chore [t:r] n. vic vt
A chore is a job that you have to do but don t like.
- Its Nikkis chore to do the dishes every Tuesday and Wednesday night.
vic vt l mt cng vic m bn phi lm nhng khng thch.
- vic vt ca Nikki l ra bt ngy th Ba v th T.
chronic [kranik] adj. mn tnh
When something is chronic, it happens over and over again over time.
- He had chronic pain in his chest and needed to see a doctor.
Khi mt ci g mn tnh, n s xy ra lu v lu hn na theo thi gian.
- ng b au ngc mn tnh v cn i khm bc s.
chronicle [kranikl] v. Bin son
To chronicle something means to record an event or speech.
- The daily newspaper chronicles local and world events.
Bin son mt ci g c ngha l ghi li mt s kin hay bi pht biu.
- Cc t nht bo bin son s kin a phng v th gii.
chronology [krnaldi] n. nin i
The chronology of a series of past events is when they happened.
- We learned the chronology of World War II in history class.
Nin i ca mt lot cc s kin trong qu kh l khi chng xy ra.
- Chng ti hc nin i ca Th chin II trong lp hc lch s.
chunk [tk] n. Khi
A chunk is a thick, solid piece of something.
- When they broke open the rock, they saw it was filled with chunks of gold.
Khi l mt ming dy ,vng chc ca mt ci g .
- Th h m hp, h nhn thy n c lp y vng khi.
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damage [dmidl v. Lm h hi
To damage something is to break it.
- The car was damaged in the accident
Lm h hi th g l lm v n
->> Chic xe b lm h hi trong mt tai nn
damp [dmp] adj. m
If something is damp, it is somewhat wet.
- My hair is still damp from my shower.
Nu th g m, n l hi t
->> Tc ti vn hi m t lc tm gi.
dare [dr] v. Dm
To dare means to be brave enough to try something.
- He dared to jump out of the airplane and skydive.
Dm lm g ngha l can m th lm iu g
->> Anh y dm nhy ra khi my bay v ri t do.
dash [d] v. Lao ti
To dash means to run or move quickly.
- Helen dashed up the stairs, so she wouldnt be late for her appointment.
Lao ti ngha l chy hay chuyn ng nhanh
->> Helen lao ln cu thang khng b mun cuc hp ca c y.
database [deitbeis] n. C s d liu
A database is a collection of data that is stored in a computer.
- The company has a database of all the names and accounts of their customers.
Mt c s d liu l mt tp hp cc d liu c lu tr trong mt my tnh.
->> Cng ty c mt c s d liu ca tt c cc tn v ti khon khch hng ca h.
dead [ded] adj. Cht
To be dead is to not be alive.
- A dead person is usually buried in the ground.
Cht l khng cn sng na.
->> Mt ngi cht thng c chn xung di t.
deaf [def] adj. ic
When someone is deaf, they cannot hear.
- Susan was born deaf.
Khi mt ai b ic, h khng th nghe c.
->> Susan b ic bm sinh.
deal [di:l] n. Tha thun
A deal is an agreement that you have with another person.
- I made a deal with the other company to give us some money.
Tha thun l mt s ng m bn c vi mt ngi khc.
->> Ti thc hin mt tha thun vi cng ty khc cung cp cho ti mt s tin.
dearth [d:r] n. S thiu ht
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A dearth is an amount or supply which is not large enough.
- There is a dearth of money in my bank account. I cant afford a new car.
Thiu ht l mt khon hoc s cung cp khng ln.
->> C mt s thiu ht tin trong ti khon ngn hng ca ti. Ti khng kh nng cho mt chic
xe mi.
debate [dibett] v. Tranh lun
To debate is to seriously discuss something with someone.
- The husband and wife debated over which TV to buy.
Tranh lun l nghim tc tho lun v iu g vi ai .
->> Ngi chng v ngi v tranh lun v vic nn mua chic tivi no.
debt [det] n. Mn n
A debt is an amount of money that a person owes.
- I have not paid my gas bill. I owe a debt to the gas company.
Mn n l mt khon tin m mt ngi n.
->> Ti cha tr c ha n tin ga ca ti. Ti n mt mn n vi cng ty ga.
decade [dekeid] n. Thp k
A decade is a period of ten years.
- She celebrated her three decades of work with the company.
Mt thp k l mt chu k ca 10 nm.
->> C y k nim 3 thp k cng tc ca c y vi cng ty.
decay [dikei] v. Mc nt
To decay is to be destroyed naturally.
- The old wooden house was slowly decaying.
Mc nt l b ph hy mt cch t nhin.
->> Ngi nh g c dn b mc nt.
deceased [disi:st] adj. qua i
If someone is deceased, they are dead.
- We visited the graves of our deceased grandparents.
Nu ai qua i, h cht.
->> Chng ti ti thm nhng ngi m ca ng b qua i ca chng ti.
deceive [disi:v] v. La gt
To deceive someone is to make them believe something that is not true.
- He tried to deceive his friends as they were playing a game.
La gt mt ai l lm h tin vo mt iu khng phi s tht.
->> Anh ta c la gt cc bn ca anh y rng chng ti chi mt tr chi.
decent [di:snt] adj. T t
When something is decent, it is OK or good enough .
- Eric d id a decent job pain ting the fence.
Khi th g l t t, n n hoc tt.
->> Eric lm mt cng vic t t l sn hng ro.
deception [disepn] n. S di tr
Deception is the act of lying or tricking someone.
- The magic looked very real, but it was only deception.
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S di tr l hnh ng ni di hoc chi xu ai .
->> o thut trng rt tht nhng n ch l s di tr.
deceptive [diseptiv] adj. D b nh la
When something is deceptive, it encourages one to believe something that is false.
- The scary-looking mans appearance is deceptive, but he is actually very nice.
Khi th g l d b nh la, n lm cho ngi ta tin ci g l sai.
->> V ngoi ng s ca anh ta d lm cho ngi khc hiu nhm, nhng thc ra anh ta rt tt.
decipher [disaifr] v. Gii on
To decipher writing is to figure out what it says.
- My teacher complained that she couldnt decipher my essay.
Gii on vn bn l tm ra nhng g n ni.
->> Gio vin ca ti phn nn rng c y khng th gii on bi tiu lun ca ti.
decision [disin] n. Quyt nh
A decision is a choice.
- He made the wrong decision.
Quyt nh l mt s la chn.
->> Anh y thc hin mt quyt nh sai lm.
decisive [disaisiv] adj. Qu quyt
If someone is decisive, they make decisions quickly.
- Our boss is very decisive, so it did not take long to organize the project.
Nu mt ai qu quyt, h s la chn rt nhanh chng.
->> Sp ca chng ti rt qu quyt, v vy khng phi mt nhiu thi gian t chc d n.
deck [dek] n. Sn, boong tu
A deck is a wooden floor built outside of a house or the floor of a ship.
- A ship will store many supplies below its deck.
Sn, boong tu l sn g c xy pha ngoi ngi nh hoc sn ca mt con tu.
->> Con tu s ch rt nhiu hng ha di boong ca n.
declare [diklr] v. Tuyn b
To declare is to say something officially.
-I declared my love for him.
Tuyn b l ni iu g chnh thc.
->> Ti tuyn b tnh yu ca ti dnh cho anh y.
decline [diklain] v. T chi
To decline an offer or invitation means to say no to it.
- She declined his offer to pay for her dinner.
T chi mt li ngh hoc li mi ngha l ni khng vi n.
->> C y t chi li ngh ca anh y tr tin cho c y ba ti.
decrease [di:kri:ts] v. Gim
To decrease something is to make it less than it was before.
- Hiring more police officers has decreased crime in the city.
Lm gim i iu g l lm n t hn so vi trc .
->> Thu thm nhiu nhn vin cnh st lm gim ti phm thnh ph.
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dedicate [dedikeit] v. Cng hin
To dedicate oneself to something means to put a lot of time and effort into it.
- The nun dedicated herself to helping people in need.
Cng hin chnh mnh cho iu g ngha l t rt nhiu thi gian v n lc vo n.
->>Cc n tu cng hin chnh mnh gip nhng ngi c nhu cu.
deed [di:d] n. Chng th
A deed is a certificate that proves that someone owns something.
- When she bought the car, she was given a deed to show the car was hers.
Chng th l mt giy chng nhn chng minh rng ai s hu th g .
->> Khi c y mua chic xe, c y c a cho chng th cho thy chic xe l ca c y.
defeat [difi:t] v. nh bi
To defeat someone is to beat them in a game or battle.
- The champion defeated the challenger in the boxing match.
nh bi mt ai l thng h trong mt tr chi hay mt trn u.
->> Nh v ch nh bi i th trong trn m bc.
defect [difekt] n. Sai st
A defect is a part of something th at is wrong or missing.
- All these bottles have a defect and must be sent back to the warehouse.
Sai xt l mt phn ca th g sai hoc thiu.
->> Tt c nhng ci chai u c sai st v cn phi c gi tr li nh kho.
defend [difend] v. Bo v
To defend someone or something is to protect them from attack.
- The soldiers defended the town from the invaders.
Bo v ai hoc iu g l bo v h khi b tn cng.
->> Nhng ngi lnh bo v th trn khi nhng k xm chim.
defense [difens] n. Phng th
A defense is something that is done to protect another thing.
- The air force works in defense of its country.
Phng th l th c thc hin bo v th khc.
->> Lc lng khng qun lm vic trong s phng th ca t nc mnh.
defer [dif:r] v. Tr hon
To defer means to arrange for an action to happen at a later time.
- The girl was very sleepy, so she chose to defer her bath until morning.
Tr hon c ngha sp xp cho mt hnh ng xy ra vo thi im sau .
->> C gi rt bun ng nn c y chn tr hon vic tm cho n bui sng.
deficiency [difinsi] n. S thiu ht
A deficiency is a lack of something, especially something that is needed.
- Your snack has a deficiency of any real nutrients.
S thiu ht l thiu i ci g , c bit l ci g cn thit.
->> Ba n nh ca bn c mt s thiu ht ca cc cht dinh dng thc s.
define [difain] v. nh r
To define means to clearly state, show, or explain what something is.
- People define success in many different ways.
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nh r c ngha l lm r tnh trng, a ra hoc gii thch mt th g .
->> Con ngi nh r thnh cng bng nhiu cch khc nhau.
definite [defnit] adj. R rng
If something is definite, it is certain or sure to be true.
- There is a definite connection between hard work and success.
Nu mt th g l r rng, n chc chn hoc hn l ng.
->> C mt s kt ni r rng gia cng vic kh khn v thnh cng.
definitive [difintiv] adj. Ti hu
If something is definitive, then it is the most official.
- This library has the definitive collection of books on ancient Egypt.
Nu mt th g l ti hu th n l chnh thng nht.
->> Th vin ny c b su tp sch ti hu ca Hy Lp c i.
deform [dif:rm] v. Lm bin dng
To deform something means to change it from its correct or original shape.
- The computer program deformed the buildings picture into an unreal sight.
Lm bin dng th g c ngha l thay i n t s chnh xc hoc hnh dng ban u ca n.
->> Chng trnh my tnh lm bin dng bc nh ca ta nh thnh mt khung cnh o.
Deformed [dif:rnd] adj. B bin dng
If something is deformed, it is not shaped normally and may appear ugly.
- Even though the carrot was deformed, it was still safe to eat.
Nu mt th l b bin dng, n khng c hnh dng bnh thng hoc c th trng xu x.
->> D rng c c rt b bin dng, n vn an ton n.
defy [difai] v. Bt chp
To defy someone is to work against them or refuse to do what they say.
- The students got into trouble for defying their teachers rules.
Bt chp mt ai l lm vic chng li h howacj t chi lm iu h ni.
->> Cc sinh vin gp rc ri v bt chp lut l ca gio vin ca h.
degrade [digreid] v. Lm mt th din
To degrade someone means to cause people to have shame.
- The teacher degraded Bob when she announced his poor performance to the class
Lm mt th din mt ai c ngha l bt buc h phi chu iu h thn.
->> Gio vin lm mt th din Bob khi m b y thng bo mn trnh din km ca anh y trc lp.
delay [dilei] v. Tr hon
To delay means to wait to do something.
- I was delayed at the airport for over two hours.
Tr hon c ngha l ch lm g
->> Ti b tr hon sn bay trong 2 ting.
delete [dili:t] v. Xa
To delete something means to remove or erase written material.
- Several lines had been deleted from her speech.
Xa th g c ngha ri b hoc ty xa nhng vt cht c vit ra.
->> Vi dng b xa t bi pht biu ca c y.
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deliberate [dilibrit] adj. Thn trng
If a thing you do is deliberate, you intend to do it.
- She made a deliberate effort to save money each month.
Nu c vic bn lm thn trng, bn thc s mun lm n.
->> C y thc hin nhng n lc thn trng tit kim tin mi thng.
delight [dilait] n. S vui thch
Delight is a feeling of being very happy with something.
- He felt such delight after getting a promotion at work.
S vui thch l cm gic hnh phc vi iu g .
->> Anh y cm thy c s vui thch sau khi c thng chc trong cng vic.
deliver [dilivr] v. Giao
To deliver something is to take it from one place to another.
-The man delivered Chinese food to my house.
Giao th g l mang n t ch ny ti ch khc.
->> Ngi n ng giao thc n Trung Quc ti nh ca ti.
delta [delt] n. Vng chu th
A delta is flat area where a river splits into smaller rivers that flow into the sea.
- The archeologists found many ancient materials in the delta of the Nile River.
Vng chu th l mt vng bng phng ni m con sng chia thnh nhng con sng nh hn ra
bin.
->> Cc nh kho c tm thy nhiu vt cht c vng chu th sng Nin.
demand [dimnd] v. i hi
To demand something is to say strongly that you want it.
- The workers demanded to be paid more money.
i hi th g l ni mt cch kin quyt rng bn mun n.
->> Cc cng nhn i hi c tr nhiu tin hn.
demonstrate [demnstreit] v. Chng minh
To demonstrate something is to show how it is done.
- She demonstrated her plan to her co-workers.
Chng minh iu g l a ra cch thc n c hon thnh.
->> C y chng minh k hoch ca c y vi cc ng nghip,
den [den] n. Hang th d
A den is a living space for some types of animals, such as lions.
- The mother lion left her babies in the den.
Hang th d l ni sinh sng ca mt s loi ng vt nh l s t
->> S t m nhng a con ca n trong hang.
dense [dens] adj. Rm rp
If something is dense, it has a lot of things close together.
- I easily became lost in the dense forest.
Nu mt th l rm rp, n c rt nhiu th rt gn nhau.
->> Ti d dng b lc trong rng rm rp.
dent [dent] n. Vt lm
A dent is damage caused by something heavy hitting something else.
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- That blue car hit my car, and now there is a small dent in my car door.
Vt lm l s ph hoi bi th g nng va p mt th khc.
->> Chic xe mu xanh m vo xe ca ti, v gi th c mt vt lm nh ca xe ti.
deny [dinai] v. Ph nhn
To deny something is to say it is not true.
- The boy denied that he broke the window.
T chi iu g l ni n khng ng.
->> Cu b ph nhn rng cu ta lm v ca s.
depart [dipa:rt] v. Khi hnh
To depart is to leave some place so you can go to another place.
- The plane departed for Italy at 3:00 this afternoon.
Khi hnh l ri i t ni ny sang ni khc.
->> Chuyn bay khi hnh ti vo 3 gi chiu nay.
depend [dipend] v. Ph thuc
To depend on someone or something is to need them.
- Children depend on their parents for many things.
Ph thuc vo ai hoc iu g l cn chng.
->> Bn tr ph thuc vo b m chng v rt nhiu th.
dependence [dipendns] n. S ph thuc
Dependence is a situation in which somebody relies on something else.
- Young children have a dependence on their parents.
S ph thuc l tnh trng m ai da vo ngi khc.
->> Bn tr c s ph thuc vo b m chng.
dependency [dipendnsi] n. S l thuc
A dependency is a strong need for someone or something.
- The child still has a dependency on her mother.
S l thuc l s cn thit mnh m vo ai hoc iu g .
->> a b vn c mt s l thuc vo m n.
depict [dipikt] v. V, miu t
To depict something means to show or portray it, often using art.
- The statues face depicted the generals determination an d courage.
Miu t th g c ngha l a ra hoc v chn dung n, thng s dng ngh thut.
->> Khun mt ca bc tng miu t lng quyt tm v dng cm tng th.
deplete [dipli:t] v. Rt ht ra
To deplete an amount of something means to use up all of it.
- All the driving he was doing was depleting his cars fuel supply.
Rt ht mt khon ca mt th g ra ngha l s dng ht tt c ca n.
->> Tt c cuc ua xe ca anh ta lm cn sch bnh xng
deposit [dipazit] v. t cc
To deposit something is to put it into a place or another thing.
- 1 deposited the money into my bank account.
c cc th g l t n vo mt ch hoc mt th khc.
->> Ti t cc tin vo ti khon ngn hng ca ti
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depot [di:pou] n. Ga
A depot is a bus or train station.
- He waited for his mother to arrive a t the depot.
Ga l trm trung chuyn xe but hoc xe la.
->> Anh y i m anh y ti n ga.
depress [dipres] v. Lm bun lng
To depress someone is to make them sad.
- The bad news from work depressed the man.
Lm bun lng ai l khin h bun.
->> Tin xu t ni lm vic lm bun lng ngi n ng.
deprive [dipraiv] v. Tc ot, ly i
To deprive someone of something means to not let them have it.
- Because the child was bad, she was deprived of her dessert after dinner.
Tc ot th g khi ai c ngha l khng h c n.
->> Bi v a tr h, c y b ly i ba trng ming sau ba ti.
deputy [depjti] n. Ph
A deputy is the second-highest-ranking person in a business or government.
- While the sheriff was ill, the deputy took over his duties.
Ph l ngi c hng th hai trong kinh doanh hoc chnh ph.
->> Trong khi qun trng b m, qun ph ginh ly nhim v ca ng y.
descent [disnt] n. S xung
A descent is a movement downwards.
- During the space shuttles descent, the Earth became larger and larger.
Xung l s chuyn ng i xung.
->> Trong sut qu trnh i xung ca tu v tr, tri t tr nn ln dn v ln dn.
describe [diskraib] v. Miu t
To describe is to say or write what someone or something is like.
- They described their tree as colorful with gold ribbon and a star.
Miu t l ni hoc vit nhng g m ai hoc iu g thch.
->> H miu t ci cy ca h nhiu mu sc vi gii bng vng v mt ngi sao.
description [diskripn] n. S m t
A description of someone or something says what they are like.
- I gave a description of the man with the gun and hat to the police.
S m t ca ai hay iu g ni ln chng nh th no.
->> Ti a ra mt m t ca ngi n ng vi khu sng v chic m vi cnh st.
desert [dezrt] n. Sa mc
The desert is an area of land without many plants or water.
- Not many plants grow in the desert.
Sa mc l vng t khng c cy ci v nc.
->> Khng c nhiu cy ci ln ln sa mc.
deserve [diz:rv] v. Xng ng
To deserve is to be worthy of something as a result of ones actions.
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- The dog deserved a bone for behaving very well.
Xng ng l ng c iu g nh l kt qu hnh ng ca mt ngi.
->> Con ch xng ng mt khc xng cho hnh vi tt.
designate [dezigneit] v. Gi tn
To designate someone or something means to give them a particular description.
- The famous lighthouse was designated a historical monument.
t tn ai hoc th g ngha l a h mt s miu t c th
->> Ngn hi ng ni ting c gi tn mt i k nim lch s.
desire [dizair] v. Khao kht
To desire is to want something.
-My sister desires a big house and lots of money.
Khao kht l mong mun th g .
->> Cc ch em ti khao kht ngi nh ln v rt nhiu tin.
despite [dispait] prep. Mc d, bt chp
If something happens despite what you do, it happens anyway.
- We still played the game despite the cold weather.
Nu mt th g xy ra bt chp bn lm g n vn c xy ra
->> Chng ti vn chi tr chi mc d thi tit gi lnh.
dessert [diz:rt] n. Trng ming
Dessert is a sweet food that you eat after a meal.
- Kayla wants ice cream f or dessert.
Trng ming l thc n ngt bn n sau ba n.
->> Kayla mun chic kem trng ming.
destination [destnein] n. im n
A destination is the place where someone or something is going to.
- The destination of this plane is Munich, Germany.
im n l ni m ai i ti.
->> im n ca my bay l Munich, c.
destiny [destni] n. S phn
A destiny is all the things that happen or will happen to a person in their life.
- It was his destiny to become a great singer.
S phn l tt c nhng g xy n hoc s xy n vi mt ngi trong i h.
->> l s phn ca anh y khi tr thnh ca s gii.
destroy [distri] v. Ph hy
To destroy means to damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
- The glass was destroyed.
Ph hy c ngha l ph hoi th g nghim trng khin n khng th s dng na.
->> Bi c b ph hy.
destruction [distrkn] n. S tn ph
Destruction is damage to something so bad that it cant be fixed.
- After the big fire, there was much destruction in the city.
S tn ph l s ph hy ti iu g ti t khin n khng th sa cha.
->> Sau trn chy ln, c nhiu s tn ph trong thnh ph.
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detail [di:teil] n. Chi tit
A detail is a small piece of information.
- Jane told Ben all the details of her trip to China.
Chi tit l mt mu nh thng tin.
->> Tane ni vi Ben tt c chi tit chuyn i ti Trung Quc ca c y.
Detect [ditekt] v. Pht hin ra
To detect something means to notice or find something.
- The boy ran to the kitchen when he detected the smell of cookies.
Pht hin ra g ngha l nhn thy hay tm thy iu g .
->> Cu b chy ti bp khi cu ta pht hin ra mi bnh.
deter [dit:r] v. Ngn cn
To deter means to prevent or discourage someone from doing something.
- Icy roads deter people from driving their cars.
Ngn cn ngha l cn tr hoc lm nn lng ai lm vic g
->> ng ng bng ngn cn ngi li xe.
detergent [dit:rdnt] n. Cht ty
Detergent is soap that is used to clean clothes or dishes.
- My brother added too much detergent to the wash, and bubbles got all over the floor.
Cht ty l x phng c dng ty qun o hoc bt a.
->> Anh ti cho qu nhiu cht ty vo my git v bong bng trn ra y sn.
deteriorate [ditiirireit] v. Lm cho xu hn
To deteriorate means to become steadily worse.
- The nations economy continued to deteriorate despite the politicians efforts.
Lm cho xu hn c ngha l tr nn hon ton ti t hn.
->> Nn kinh t quc gia tip tc xu hn bt chp n lc ca cc nh chnh tr.
deterioration [ditirirein] n. S h hng
Deterioration is the act of becoming worse.
- The lack of care led to the deterioration of the house.
S h hng l hnh ng tr nn ti t.
->> S thiu quan tm dn ti s h hng ca ngi nh.
determine [dit:rmin] v. Xc nh r
To determine means to choose or make a decision.
- He tried to determine which one to eat first.
Xc nh r ngha l la chn hoc a ra quyt nh.
->> Anh y c gng xc nh r n g trc.
device [divais] n. Thit b
A device is an object or a machine.
- A thermometer is a device that tells temperature.
Thit b l mt vt th hoc my mc.
->>Nhit k l thit b o nhit .
devise [divaiz] v. Ngh ra
To devise something means to have an idea or plan about it in the mind.
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- The thieves devised a plan to steal the diamonds.
Ngh ra iu g ngha l c tng hoc k hoch v n trong u.
->> Bn trm ngh ra k hoch n trm kim cng.
devoid [divid] adj. Trng rng, khng c
When something or someone is devoid of a thing , they are missing it.
- The movie was devoid of any violence, so it was a perfect movie for the family.
Khi th g hoc ai khng c th g, h thiu n.
->> B phim khng c cnh bo lc nn n l b phim tuyt vi cho gia nh.
devote [divout] v. Hin dng
To devote time to something means to spend a lot of time doing it.
- She devotes two hours a day to playing the piano.
Hin dng thi gian cho iu g ngha l s dng rt nhiu thi gian lm n.
->> C y hin dng 2 ting mt ngy chi n piano.
dew [dju:] n. sng
Dew is the drops of water that form on the ground outside during the night.
- When we woke up, we saw that the grass was covered in dew.
Sng l nhng git nc trn mt t sau sut 1 m.
->> Khi chng ti tnh dy, chng ti thy bi c y sng.
diabetes [daibi:tis] n. Tiu ng
Diabetes is a medical condition where a person has too much sugar in their blood.
- Overweight people are more likely to suffer from diabetes than slimmer ones.
Tiu ng l bnh l khi mt ngi c lng ng ln trong mu.
->> Ngi bo ph c nhiu kh nng b tiu ng hn so vi ngi gy.
diagnose [daignous] v. Chn on
To diagnose someone means to identify the medical condition they have.
- Several of the children were diagnosed with the flu.
Chn on ai c ngha l xc nh iu kin sc khe h c.
->> V a tr c chn on bnh cm.
diagnose [daignous] v.
To diagnose someone means to identify the medical condition they have.
- Several of the children were diagnosed with the flu.
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diagram [daigrm] n. th
A diagram is a simple drawing that explains what something is or how it works.
th l mt hnh v n gin gii thch mt th g hoc cch m n vn hnh.
- By following the diagram, I was able to put the desk together.
nh bm vo th., ti c th lp ghp c b bn gh
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dial [dail] n. mt ng h
A dial is the front of a clock.
mt ng h l mt trc ca ng h
- I looked at the dial to see what time it was.
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diary [dairi] n.nht k
A diary is a book in which people write their personal experiences.
nht k l mt cun s trong ngi ta vit nhng tri nghim c nhn ca h.
- I do not let anybody read my diary.
ti khng ai c nht k ca mnh
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dictate [dikteit] v. c cho vit , pht biu
To dictate something is to read it aloud so it can be written down.
c thnh ting th g l c to ln n c th c chp li
- He dictated his speech so his secretary could write it down.
ng y c thnh ting bi din vn ca mnh nn th k ca ng y c th chp li n
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dictionary [dikneri] n. t in
A dictionary is a book that tells you what words mean.
t in l mt quyn sch ni cho bn ngha ca nhng t ng
- I use the dictionary to learn new words.
ti dng t in hc t mi
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differ [difr] v. khc, khng ging, bt ng
To differ is to not be the same as another person or thing.
khc ngha l khng ging ngi khc hoc vt khc
- I differ from my brother: he is short, while I am tall.
ti khng ging anh/em trai ti: anh y thp, trong khi ti cao
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difference [difrns] n. s khc nhau
A difference is a way that something is not like other things.
s khc nhau l mt cch ni mt th g khng ging nhng th khc
->The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.
s khc nhau ln nht gia nhng con chim l mu lng ca chng
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different [difrnt] adj. khc
Different describes someone or something that is not the same as others.
s khc nhau miu t ngi no hay th g m khng ging vi nhng th/ngi khc
- Each of my sisters has a different hair style from one another.
mi ch em gi ca ti c mt kiu tc khc so vi nhng ngi khc
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differentiate [difrenieit] v. phn bit
To differentiate things or people is to show the difference between them.
phn bit th hoc ngi l ch ra s khc bit gia h/nhng th
- It was hard to differentiate between the identical twins.
tht kh phn bit hai ngi sinh i ging ht nhau
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Dig [dig] v. o
To dig is to make a hole in the ground.
o ngha l lm mt ci h trn t
digest [didest] v. tiu ha
To digest means to swallow food and pass it through the body.
tiu ha ngha l nhai thc n v nut chng vo ngi
- Allow some time for food to be digested before going swimming.
dnh thi gian thc n c tiu ha trc khi i bi
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dignity [dignti] n. s kiu hnh
Dignity is the ability to be calm and worthy of respect.
s kiu hnh l kh nng c th im tnh v ng c tn trng
- When his company went out of business, he faced it with dignity.
khi cng ty ca anh ta ph sn, anh ta i din n vi lng kiu hnh
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dilapidated [dilpdeitid] adj. nt, c nt
When a building is dilapidated, it is old and in bad condition.
khi mt ngi nh l nt, tc l n c v trong iu kin ti
- Paint peeled off of the old dilapidated apartment building.
sn trc ra mt cn h nt
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dilemma [dilem] n. tin thoi lng nan
A dilemma is a difficult situation in which a choice has to be made.
tin thoi lng nan l mt tnh hung kh khn trong cn phi la chn
- Choosing either the tastier or healthier drink proved to be quite a dilemma.
chn la gia ung ngon hn hay b hn l mt vic tin thoi lng nan
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diminish [dmini] v. bt, gim, h bt, thu nh
To diminish means to reduce or get smaller.
gim ngha l bt i hoc tr nn nh hn
- As the economy got worse, my savings diminished.
khi nn kinh t tr nn ti t i, tin tit kim ca ti b h
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din [din] n. ting m ko di hn lon
A din is loud, unpleasant, and extended noise.
Ting m l ting ng to, kh chu v ta rng
- The din of the rusty machinery made the factory a horrible place to work.
ting m ca my mc han r khin nh my tr thnh ni khng khip lm vic
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dine [dain] v. n ba chnh trong ngy, n ti
To dine means to eat dinner.
n ba chnh trong ngy ngha l n ti
- The young couple dined at their home.
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dinosaur [dains:r] n. khng long
A dinosaur is a very big animal that lived millions of years ago.
khng long l mt loi ng vt ln sng hng triu nm trc
- I like to see the dinosaur bones at the museum.
-> ti thch xem xng khng long vin bo tng
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dip [dip] v.nhng
To dip somethin g is to put part of it in to a liquid for a short time.
nhng th g ngha l mt phn ca n vo trong cht lng trong mt thi gian ngn
- Laurel dipped her strawberry into the chocolate.
Laurel nhng nhng qu du ca c y vo s c la
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diploma [diploum] n. bng cp, chng ch
A diploma is a certificate proving that someone has completed their studies.
chng ch l mt giy chng nhn chng minh l ai hon thnh vic hc ca h
- After four years of college, Mary finally had a diploma.
sau 4 nm cao ng, Mary cui cng c mt bng chng ch
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diplomat [diplmst] n.nh ngoi giao
A diplomat is a representative of a country who works with another country.
nh ngoi giao l mt ngi i din ca mt quc gia lm vic vi quc gia khc
- The Spanish diplomat discussed trade issues with officials in Peru.
nh ngoi giao ngi Ty Ban Nha tho lun vn thng mi vi chnh quyn Peru
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dire [dair] adj. thm khc, khc lit
When something is dire, it is terrible and very serious.
khi mt th g l thm khc, n rt khng khip v v cng nghim trng
- The tornado created a dire situation for the small town.
-> cn bo gy nn mt tnh trng thm khc cho th trn nh
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direct [direkt] adj. chnh xc, thng, trc tip
If something is direct, it goes straight between two places.
nu mt th g l trc tip, tc l n i thng gia hai ni
- The green path is a direct route to my house.
con ng xanh l tuyn ng trc tip vo nh ti
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disabled [diseibald] adj. khim khuyt, khuyt tt
When a person is disabled, they cannot do what a normal person can do.
khi mt ngi l khuyt tt, h khng th lm nhng g mt ngi bnh thng c th lm
- The disabled man used a wheelchair to move around.
ngi n ng khim khuyt dng xe ln di chuyn xung quanh
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disadvantage [disdvntid] n. nhc im, yu th, bt li
A disadvantage is a situation where someone is likely to lose.
--> bt li l mt tnh hung lc ai chun b thua cuc
- Mike had a disadvantage in the race since he hurt his knee.
Mike c mt bt li trn ng ua t khi anh y b thng u gi
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disagree [disgri:] v. khng ng
To disagree with someone means to have a different opinion from them.
khng ng vi ai ngha l c mt kin khc vi h
- The lawyers disagreed about the best way to settle the case.
nhng lut s khng ng vi cch thc tt nht dn xp v n
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disappear [dispir] v. bin mt
To disappear means to go away or not be seen.
bin mt ngha l i tht xa hoc khng c nhn thy
- The top ofthe building is disappearing in the clouds.
nh ca ta nh bin mt trong m my
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disappoint [dispoint] v. lm tht vng
To disappoint is to make one feel sad or unsatisfied.
lm tht vng l lm mt ai cm thy bun hoc khng hi lng
- I do not want to disappoint my family, so I try to do well at school.
ti khng mun lm tht vng gia nh ti, nn ti c gng hc tt tronwgf
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disapprove [dispru:v] v. khng tn thnh
To disapprove of something is to think that it is wrong.
khng tn thnh th g tc l ngh th sai
- Alex, disapproved of his so ns behavior.
Alex khng tn thnh cch c x ca con trai anh ta
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disaster [dizstr] n. thin tai, thm ha
A disaster is a really bad thing that happens.
thm ha l mt s vic g tht s ti t xy ra
-When the car crashed, it was a disaster.
->> N l mt thm ha khi chic xe b m
discipline [displin] n. k lut
Discipline is training that helps people follow the rules.
k lut l s hun luyn gip con ngi lm theo nguyn tc
- One of the teachers jobs is to teach her students discipline.
->>mt trong nhng vic ca gio vin l dy hc sinh ca c ta k lut
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disclose [disklouz] v. vch trn, phi by, tit l
To disclose something means to tell it to someone else.
tit l th g ngha l ni iu cho ngi khc
- John came home late, so he h ad to disclose his activities to his wife.
->>John v nh mun, nn anh y tit l nhng vic lm ca anh y vi v
discord [disk:rd] n. s bt ha
Discord is disagreement or fighting between people.
s bt ha l s khng ng hoc chin u gia con ngi
- There was much discord between the experts on the talk show.
c rt nhiu s bt ha gia nhng chuyn gia trong bui tho lun
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discourage [diska:rid3] v. khng ng h, lm nn lng
To discourage someone is to make them fee l less excited about something.
lm nn lng mt ai l khin h cm thy t hng th i v vic g
- Mr. Perry discouraged the students from quitting school.
->>Mr. Perry khng ng h sinh vin v vic b hc,
discover [diskvr] v. khm ph
To discover something is to find it for the first time.
khm ph th g l tm thy n ln u tin
- I discovered some new information in this book!
ti khm ph c mt vi thng tin mi trong cun sch ny!
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discriminate [diskrimneit] v.phn xt, phn bit i x
To discriminate means to judge people according to their looks.
phn bit i x ngha l nh gi ngi khc da vo hnh thc ca h
- They discriminated against her because she was different.
->>H phn bit i x vi c y v c y khc bit
discharge [distja:rd] v. d, th, cho v
To discharge someone is to allow them to leave from a place, usually a hospital.
Cho ai v l cho php h ri i khi mt ni, thng l bnh vin
- I was discharged from the hospital after three days.
ti c cho ra khi bnh vin sau 3 ngy
disease [dizi:z] n. bnh
A disease is an illness that causes specific problems.
bnh l mt cn m gy nn nhng vn c th
- He had a disease that caused him to lose his hearing.
->>anh y b mc mt bnh khin mt kh nng nghe
disgrace [disgreis] n. h thn
Disgrace is a feeling of shame.
h thn l mt cm gic xu h
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- He felt a sense of disgrace after failing his big exam.
->>anh y cm thy h thn sau khi trt bi kim tra ln
disguise [disgaiz] n. mt n
A disguise is something you wear so people cannot tell who you are.
mt n l mt th bn eo vo khin ngi xung quanh khng th ch ra bn l ai
- Everyone knew that it was Dad in the Santa disguise.
->>Tt c u bit l b trong mt n ng gi n en
disgust [disgst] n. kinh tm
Disgust is a feeling of distaste and anger caused by something rude or unpleasant.
kinh tm l mt cm gic chn ght v cu gin gy ra bi th g th l hoc kh a
- He felt disgust toward his date because she had such terrible eating habits.
->>anh y cm thy kinh tm khi v cuc hn bi v c ta c mt thi quen n ung khng khip
dish [di] n. a, a thc n
A dish is a plate.
a ng n l mt ci a n
- She put a clean white dish on the table.
->>c y t mt chic a ng n mu trng ln bn
disobedient [disbi:dint] adj. ni lon, khng phc tng
When someone is disobedient, they do not follow the rules or instructions.
khi mt ngi khng phc tng, h khng lm xem nguyn tc hoc hng dn
- The disobedient children didnt listen to their mother and had an accident.
->>nhng a tr khng phc tng khng nghe li m chng v b tai nn
disorder [dis:rdr] n. ln xn, mt trt t
Disorder is a lack of order, or a complete mess.
ln xn l s thiu sp xp, hoc l mt s hon ton ba bi
- The teachers desk had many papers in disorder.
->>bn ca gio bin c rt nhiu giy t ln xn
display [displei] v. trng by
To display something is to show it, especially by putting it in a certain place.
trng by th g l by n ra, c bit l t n mt ni c th
- The museum displayed many wonderful paintings.
->> vin bo tng trng by rt nhiu bc v tuyt vi
dispose [dispouz] v. tng kh
To dispose of something means to get rid of it.
tng kh th g ngha l trnh xa n ra
- He disposed of the can by throwing it into the recycle bin.
->>anh y tng kh ci lon bng cch nm chng vo st rc
disprove [dispru:v] v. bc b
To disprove something means to show that it is not true.
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bc b th g ngha l ch ra rng n khng ng
- The scientist disproved the theory that the sun moved around the Earth.
->> Nh khoa hc bc b l thuyt rng mt tri quay quanh tri t
disrespect [disrispekt] n. khng tn trng
Disrespect is rudeness or a behavior that shows a lack of respect.
s khng tn trng l s th l hoc mt biu hin th hin s thiu tn trng
- He showed disrespect by arguing with his boss during a meeting.
->> anh y th hin s khng tn trng bng cch ci li sp trong mt bui gp mt
disrupt [disrpt] v. lm phin, lm gin on
To disrupt something or someone is to prevent them from working.
lm gin on ci g hay ai l ngn chn h hot ng
- The loud crash disrupted the class lecture.
S ng m lm gin on gi ging trong lp
dissatisfy [disstisfai] v. lm khng hi lng
To dissatisfy someone means to fail to please them.
lm khng hi lng ai ngha l tht bi trong vic lm hi lng h
- He was dissatisfied with his meal.
->> anh y khng c lm hi lng vi ba n
disseminate [disemneit] v. ph bin
To disseminate information or knowledge means to distribute it.
ph bin thng tin hay kin thc ngha l ng gp n
- The organization disseminates information about the dangers of smoking.
->> t chc ph bin thng tin v s nguy hi ca vic ht thuc l
distance [distns] n. khong cch
The distance between two things is how far it is between them.
khong cch gia hai vt l xa gia chng
- The distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384,400 kilometers.
->> khong cch gia tri t v mt trng l 384,400 km
distant [distnt] adj. xa, c khong cch
If something is distant, it is far away.
nu th g gi l c khong cch, ngha l n rt xa
Michael could barely see the distant island .
->> Michael kh nhn thy c hn o pha xa
distinct [disttikt] adj. khc bit
If something is distinct, it is easily noticed or different from other things.
nu ci g khc bit, ngha l n d dng c ch hoc khc bit so vi nhng th khc
- That girl has distinct pink hair.
->> c gi c mi tc mu hng khc bit
distinguish [distiiwi] v. phn bit
To distinguish is to recognize differences between things.
phn bit l nhn ra im khc bit gia cc vt
- The twins look exactly the same. It is hard to distinguish between them.
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->> Hai ngi sinh i trng ging ht nhau. Tht kh phn bit h
distort [dist:rt]
v. ni di, xuyn tc
To distort something means to lie about it.
xuyn tc th g ngha l ni di v n
- His lawyer distorted the facts so that he would be set free.
->> lut s ca anh ta xuyn tc v nhng s tht v th anh ta c th
disturb [dist:rb] v. lm lo u, nhiu lon
To disturb someone means to upset them.
lm nhiu lon ai ngha l lm bun lng h
- The loud noise disturbed me while I was working.
->> ting m lm nhiu lon ti khi ti ang lm vic
distract [distrkt] v. lm xao lng, lm ri tr
To distract someone means to stop them from concentrating on something.
Lm xao lng mt ngi l ngn h tp trung vo th g .
- The phone call distracted him so much that he forgot all about his homework.
->> Cuc in thoi lm anh y ri tr n mc qun ht c bi tp v nh.
Distress [distres] n. ni au bun
Distress is the feeling of being upset or worried.
au kh l cm xc bun hoc lo lng
- Failing a class caused the student a lot of distress.
->> Vic trt mt mn hc mang n nhiu ni bun cho hc sinh
distribute [distribju:t] v. phn phi
To distribute something is to give it to a number of people.
Phn phi mt th g l chia n cho mt s lng ngi
- The teacher distributed crayons and markers to his students.
->> Gio vin phn ch mu v bt nh du cho hc sinh
district [distrikt] n. qun, a ht, khu, vng min
A district is a small part of a city, county, state, or country.
Mt qun l mt vng nh ca mt thnh ph, mt tnh, mt bang hoc mt quc gia
- I live in a residential district of Seattle, Washington.
->> Mnh sng khu dn c Seattle, Washington
distrust [distrst] v. ng vc, nghi ng
To distrust someone means to believe that they are not honest.
Ng vc mt ngi c ngha l tin rng h khng h trung thc
- Dont lend money to someone if you distrust them!
->> ng a tin cho ngi no m my khng tin tng
ditch [dit] n. rnh, mng
A ditch is a narrow hole cut into the ground by a road or a field.
Ho t l mt h nh n su vo lng t bi mt con ng hoc mt cnh ng
- When the car slid off of the road, it fell into the ditch.
->> Khi chic t trt ra khi ng, n ri vo mt ci rnh.
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dive [daiv] v. ln
To dive is to jump into water.
Ln l nhy vo nc
- I will dive into the lake once we get there.
->>T s ln xung h mt khi chng ta n
diverge [div:rd] v. r ra, phn k, khc nhau
To diverge is to become different or to follow a different direction.
R ngot i c ngha l tr nn khc bit hoc i theo mt ng hng khc
- The road diverged in to two paths that led to our houses.
->>Con ng phn ra lm hai hng m c th dn n nh ca chng ta
diverse [divers] adj. linh tinh, gm nhiu loi khc nhau
When a group of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things.
Khi mt nhm gm nhiu loi khc nhau, n to nn mt s a dng ln
- Big cities have diverse populations with people of different races and ages.
->>Nhng thnh ph ln c dn s a dng vi con ngi thuc nhiu chng tc v tui khc nhau
divide [divaid] v. chia ra
To divide something is to make it into smaller parts.
Chia mt th c ngha l phn n ra nhiu phn nh hn
- We divided the pizza
->>Chng ti chia nh pizza
divine [divain] adj. thn thnh , tuyt diu
When something is divine, it is related to gods.
Mt th tuyt diu v thn thnh th chc hn n thuc v Cha
- Legends say that music was given to men as a divine gift from the gods.
->>Truyn thuyt k rng m nhc tng cho con ngi nh mt mn qu tuyt diu t Cha.
division [divin] n. S phn chia, phn, on
A division is the act of making smaller groups out of a larger one.
S phn chia l hnh ng to nn nhng phn nh hn t mt phn ln
- The chart had six divisions which all had different colors.
->> Biu c su phn c nhng mu khc nhau.
divorce [div:rs] n. S ly d
Divorce is an event in which a marriage is ended.
Ly d l vic m mt cuc hn nhn kt thc
- Divorce rates have increased in the past twenty years.
->> T l ly hn tng trong 20 nm tr li y
dizzy [dizi] adj. hoa mt, chng mt
If someone is dizzy, then they feel off balance as if they will fall down.
Nu ai chng mt th h s chng cm thy mt thng bng nh th mnh s ng xung
- The pregnant woman was dizzy after standing up too quickly.
->> Ngi ph n c bu b chng mt sau khi ng ln qu nhanh
dock [dak] n. vng tu u
A dock is an enclosed area where ships go to be loaded, unloaded, and repaired.
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Bn tu l mt vng t ni m tu b n xp hng, d hng v c sa cha
- The huge ship pulled into the dock, and the crew unloaded the cargo.
->>Con tu ln tin n bn tu, v on thy th d hng ha
document [dakjmnt] n. ti liu
A document is an official piece of writing.
Mt ti liu l mt on vn bn
- He was given an official document proving he was a citizen.
->> Anh ta c a cho mt giy t chnh thc chng minh anh y l mt cng dn
"dogged [d(;)gid] adj." gan gc, bn b
When someone s actions are dogged, they try hard to continue something.
Khi hnh ng ca mt ngi tr nn bn b, h s c gng tip tc vic
- Her dad bought her a new jacket after her dogged requests for one.
->> B c y mua cho c mt o khoc mi sau khi c l lm yu cu mt ci
dominance [damnns] n. a v, u th
The dominance of a person is their state of being more powerful than others.
a v ca mt ngi l v tr quyn lc hn ngi khc
- Large gorillas hit their chests to express their dominance over others.
->>Con kh t to tng m vo ngc n biu th quyn lc hn ngi khc
dominant [damnnt] adj. tri, c u th hn
When someone or something is dominant, they are stronger than others.
Khi mt ngi hoc mt vt c u th, h s c sc mnh hn ngi khc
- The gorilla is one of the dominant animals in the jungle.
->> Con kh t l mt loi vt c u th trong rng
dominate [damneit] v. thng tr
To dominate someone or something is to control them.
Thng tr mt ai hoc mt ci g l iu khin n
- The loud man dominated the conversation.
->> Ngi n ng ln ging thng tr cuc hi thoi
donate [douneit] v. quyn gp
To donate is to give something to a charity or organization.
Quyn gp l gp ci g cho qu t thin hoc mt t chc
- We donate money to Christmas charities every year.
->>Chng ta quyn gp tin cho qu t thin Ging sinh mi nm.
donor [dounr] n. Ngi quyn gp
A donor is somebody who gives something to an organization.
Ngi quyn gp l ngi m ng gp th g cho mt t chc
- He was proud to be a blood donor.
->>Anh y t hi v l ngi hin mu
Doomed [du:md] adj. b kt ti
If someone or something is doomed, they are going to fail or be destroyed.
Khi ai b kt n, h phi b git hoc hy
- Since I spent all my money, my date with Jane is doomed.
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->> Bi v ti tiu ht tin, cuc hn ca ti vi Jane b hy
dormitory [d:rrmt:ri] n. phng ng tp th
A dormitory is a school building where students live.
K tc x l mt ta nh trong trng ni hc sinh sng
- I will move into the dormitory at the beginning of the school year.
->>Tui s chuyn n k tc x vo u nm hc
double [dbl] adj. p (hai)
If something is double, it is twice as much, or twice as many.
Nu mt vt nhn i, n s nhiu gp hai.
- I paid almost double the amount for that shirt.
->>Ti tr gp hai ln gi tr cho ci o
doubt [daut] n. s ng vc
Doubt is a feeling of not being sure.
Nghi ng l cm gic khng chc chn
- I have doubt that the story is true.
->> Ti ng rng cu chuyn l ng
dough [dou] n. bt nho
Dough is a mixture of flour and water that becomes bread when baked.
Bt nhu l hn hp ca bt m v nc, nng ln s tr thnh bnh m
- I made heart-shaped cookies from the dough.
->> Ti lm bnh quy hnh tri tim t bt nho
downtown [dauntaun] n. khu kinh doanh
The downtown is the center of most cities.
khu kinh doanh l trung tm ca huht cc thnh ph
- The downtown is filled with many tall buildings.
->> khu kinh doanh c rt nhiu ta nh cao tng
Dozen [dzn] n. T
A dozen is a group of twelve things.
Mt t l mi hai vt
- Mom brought home a dozen donuts for us as a treat.
->> M mua mt t bnh rn ng cho bn mnh nh mt phn thng
drastic [drstik] adj. mnh m
When something is drastic, it is extreme or major.
Khi mt th g mnh m, n l mt thi cc
- She made a drastic decision to get her long hair cut short.
->> C y ra mt quyt nh quyt lit rng s ct phng mi tc ngn i
drawback [dr:bk] n. Hn ch
A drawback is a disadvantage.
Hn ch l mt nhc im
- The drawback of having a car is that it is very expensive to maintain.
->>Hn ch ca vic s hu mt chic xe l phi b ra mt s tin ln duy tr
drawer [dr:r] n. ngn ko
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A drawer is a small part in furniture that is used to store thing s.
Ngn ko l mt phn nh trong ni tht dng cha
- I p u t my clothes into the empty drawers.
->> Mnh vt qun o vo ngn ko trng
dread [dread] v. lm khip s
To dread is to be afraid of something that could, or is going to, happen.
Kinh hi l s st mt th th g c th, hoc chc chn, xy ra
- I dread the idea that I will not get into college.
->> Mnh khip hi ci tng rng mnh s khng vo i hc
dreary [driri] adj. ti tn
If something is dreary, then it is dull, dark, and lifeless.
Th g m ti tn th n m m, ti mu v mt sc sng
- After the fire, this section of forest is rather dreary.
->> Sau m chy, khu vc ny ca rng ti tn hn
drill [dril] n. My khoan
A drill is a tool with a point that spins in order to make a hole.
My khoan l mt cng c vi mt u c nhm to ra mt l hng
- The carpenter used the drill to make several holes in the wood.
->> Ngi th mc dng my khoan to vi l trong g
drip [drip] V. Chy nh rt
When a liquid drips, just a little bit falls at a time.
Khi cht lng nh git, mi lc ch c mt lng nc nh chy ra
- I heard water d ripping from the faucet.
->> Mnh nghe thy nc nh git khi vi
driveway [draivwei] n. ng li xe vo nh
A driveway is a short private road that leads to a persons home.
ng li xe vo nh l mt on ng dn vo nh mt ngi
- The long driveway led us to their new house.
->> Con ng dn di a chng ti vo cn nh mi
drop [drop] v. ri
To drop is to fall or allow something to fall.
H xung l ri hoc mt vt ri xung
- A small amount of water dropped from the bottle.
->> Mt lng nh nc ri xung t chai
drought [draut] n. hn hn
A drought is a long period of time in which little or no rain falls.
Hn hn l mt khong thi gian di m ch c t hoc khng c ma
- After three months of drought, the vegetation and trees started dying.
->> Sau 3 thng hn hn, cy ci v hoa mu bt u cht
dual [dju:l] adj. hai
If something is dual, then it is made up of two parts.
Nu ci g kp, n c to bi hai phn
- The room h ad a dual function. It was a living room, but at night it was a bedroom.
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->> Cn phng c hai chc nng. Va l phng khch, m n m ti li thnh phng ng
dubious [dju:bis] adj. l m
When something or someone is dubious, they are not considered honest.
Khi mt vt hoc mt ngi bt minh, h khng c coi l trung thc
- The police thought that the man s description of the crime was dubious.
->> Cnh st ngh li khai ca ngi n ng v v n l khng trung thc
due [dju:] adj. n hn
When something is due, it is expected to happen or be done at that time.
Khi mt th n hn c ngha l n c cho rng xy ra hoc tt ton vo thi im
- The papers were due on the 19th.
->> Giy t n hn vo ngy 19
Duke [dju:k] n. Cng tc
A duke is a man of high social rank but below a king or queen.
Cng tc l ngi n ng c v tr x hi cao ch di n hong hay nh vua
- The duke ruled over the land.
->> Cng tc thng tr c vng t
dull [dl] adj. n n
If something is dull, it is not exciting.
Khi mt vt tr tr, n chng hay g c
- The movie was very dull. I fell asleep watching it.
->> B phim rt chm chp, ti thy bun ng khi xem n
dumb [dm] adj. cm
If someone is dumb, they are unable to speak.
Ngi cm khng th ni c
- She did not share the secret. She remained silent as if she were dumb.
->> C ta ch ni ra iu b mt. C y im lng nh th b cm.
dump [dmp ] v. Vt
To dump something means to throw it away or get rid of it.
Vt b th g c ngha l nm hoc loi b n
- She dumped the garbage into the trash can.
->> C y vt rc vo thng rc
dung [d] n. Phn
Dung is solid waste material produced by animals.
Phn l cht thi rn ca ng vt
- There was cow dung all over the field.
->>Phn b khp mi ni trn cnh ng
duplicate [dju:plkeit] v. thnh hai bn, sao chp
To duplicate something means to copy it.
Nhn i mt vt c ngha l sao chp n
- She duplicated her friends movements like she was in front of a mirror.
->>C y sao chp chuyn ng ca bn mnh ging nh c ang ng trc mt chic gng
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duration [diurein] n. qu trnh
The duration of an event is the time during which it happens.
Thi gian ca mt s kin l qu trnh n din ra
- The girls watched television for the duration of the evening.
->> Cc c gi xem tivi c ti
dusk [dsk] n. bng ti, chng vng
Dusk is the time in the evening when it begins to get dark.
Chng vng l khong thi gian bui ti khi tri bt u ti
- After dusk, Hannah would catch fireflies in the park.
->> Sau chng vng, Hannah c th bt om m trong cng vin
dust [dst] n. bi
Dust is very tiny pieces of dirt or other matter.
Bi l mnh nh ca cht bn hoc vt khc
- In the old house, the dust was thick on the floor and chairs.
->> Trong cn nh c, bi thnh mt lp dy trn sn v trn gh.
duty [dju:ti] n. Trch nhim
A duty is something that a person has to do.
Trch nhim l mt vic m mt ngi phi lm
- It is parents duty to take care of their children.
->> Trch nhim ca ph huynh l chm sc con ci
dynamic [dainmik ] adj. Nng ng
When people are dynamic, they are lively and have creative ideas.
Khi con ngi ta nng ng, h c sc sng v c nhiu tng sng to
- The new, dynamic employee came up with a good way to juggle his work load.
->> Nhng tn cng nhn nng ng bt kp mt cch tt sp t khi lng cng vic
dynamics [dainmiks] n. ng lc hc
The dynamics of a situation are the way that parts of it affect each other.
ng lc ca mt hon cnh l ci cch m cc b phn ca n tc ng ln nhau
- A good psychologist needs to know a lot about the dynamics of brain disorders.
->> Nh tm l hc gii cn phi bit nhiu v ng lc hc ca s ri lon no.
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eager ['i:g] adj. Hng hi, nhit tnh
When a person is eager about something, they are excited about it.
- The man was eager to talk about the good news.
Khi mt ngi hng hi v vic g , h s phn khch vi n.
->> ngi n ng hng hi ni v tin tc tt p ny.
earl [:rl] n. B tc
An earl is a nobleman from Britain.
- The Earl of Canterbury lived in a huge mansion.
B tc l 1 ngi qu tc Anh
B tc ca Canterbury sng trong mt lu i s.
Earn [:rn] v. Kim c ( tin)
To earn means to get money for the work you do.
- He earns his living as a chef in a great restaurant.
Earn ngha l nhn tin t cng vic bn lm
Anh y kim sng bng cng vic u bp ti 1 nh n ln.
earnest [trnist] adj. ng n, nghim chnh./ st sng, tha thit.
If someone is earnest, then they are honest.
- The child was very earnest when she told her mother how she broke the dish.
Khi ai ng n nghim chnh, h l ngi lng thin.
a tr v cng st sng khi k vi m c y cch m c lm v ci a.
earthquake [:rekweik] n. Trn ng t
An earthquake is a shaking movement of the ground.
- The building shook during the earthquake.
1 trn ng t l s di chuyn lc l ca mt t.
Ta nh lc l trong sut trn ng t.
eclipse [iklips] n. S che khut, thin thc.
An eclipse is an occasion when the moon moves in front of the sun.
- A complete eclipse of the sun is a very rare occurrence.
Thin thc l 1 dp c bit khi m mt trng di chuyn pha trc mt tri.
Nht thc ton phn th rt him gp.
ecology [i:kaldi] n. Sinh thi hc
Ecology is the study of the environment and living things.
- We study ecology to learn how to help improve the Earth.
Sinh thi hc l vic nghin cu v mi trng v cc s vt sng.
Chng ta nghin cu v sinh thi hc tm ra cch gip ci thin H sinh quyn trn tri t.
economy [ikanmi] n. Nn kinh t
An economy is the money and businesses of a country or region.
- The factory was good for the economy because it brought jobs to the area.
Mt nn kinh t l tin v cc hot ng kinh doanh ca 1 quc gia hay vng min.
Nh my th tt cho nn kinh t v n mang li cng n vic lm ti vng ny.
echo [ekou] v. Di li, lp li
To echo means that a sound repeats itself because it bounced off an object.
- The child yelled over the canyon, and the wall echoed the sound.
Ting vng ngha l 1 m thanh lp i lp li nhiu ln v n b bt li khi 1 vt th.
a tr ht vo hm vc, v bc tng vng li m thanh .
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edge [ed] n. Ra, mp
The edge of something is the part of it that is farthest from the center.
- He ran to the edge of the cliff.
Ra ca 1 th l phn xa nht ca n k t trung tm.
Anh y chy n ra ca vach
edible [edbl] adj. C th n c
If something is edible, you can eat it.
- We learn about edible plants when we go camping.
Nu th g c th n c, bn c th n n.
Chng ti hc v nhng thc vt c th n c khi i cm tri.
edit [edit] v. Chn lc
To edit means to correct a piece of writing so that it is suitable to be published.
- She asked her brother to edit her paper before she submitted it to her teacher.
Chn lc ngha l lm chun cc phn ca bi vit n khi n ph hp c xut bn.
C y yu cu anh trai c chn lc, thm bt trang bo ca c y trc khi np n cho gio vin ca
c.
effect [ifekt] n. Kt qu
An effect is a change made by something else.
- The medicine had a good effect on the boy.
Kt qu l s thay i c to ra bi 1 th khc.
Thuc ny c tc dng tt ln chng trai.
effective [ifektiv] adj. Hiu qu
If something is effective, it works well.
- Swimming is an effective way to stay healthy.
Nu 1 vi th hiu qu, th n vn hnh rt tt.
Bi li l cch hiu qu khe mnh.
efficient [iffnt] adj. C nng lc, hiu qu, c hiu sut cao.
If something or someone is efficient, they do not waste energy.
- My car is very efficient. I rarely have to buy gas.
Nu ai hay th g m c nng lc, h khng tn nng lng.
Chic xe ca ti th c hiu sut rt cao. Ti him khi phi mua ga.
Effort [efrtt] n. S c gng
Effort is hard work or an attempt to do something.
- He always puts a lot of effort into his studies.
S c gng l lm vic chm ch hoc s th lm th g .
Anh y lun lun c gng rt nhiu vo vic hc ca mnh.
ego [i:gou] n. Ci ti
An ego is a person s sense of their own worth.
- Kellys ego made her think that she was some kind o f a superhero.
Ci ti l l tr ca 1 ngi v gi tr bn thn h.
Ci ti ca kelly khin c ngh rng c l 1 dng siu anh hng no .
either [i:r] conj. Mt( trong 2)
Either is used with or to say there are two or more possibilities.
- You can choose to be either white or black when you play chess.
Either c s dng vi or ni v hai hay nhiu kh nng.
Bn c th chn qun trng hoc en khi bn chi c tng.
elaborate [ilbrit] adj. Phc tp
When something is elaborate, it contains a lot of details.
- She gave the teacher an elaborate explanation of her project.
Khi th g phc tp, n cha ng rt nhiu th chi tit.
C y a cho gio vin 1 li gii thch phc tp v cng trnh ca c.
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elapse [ilps] v.tri qua( thi gian)
To elapse means to pass, as in seconds, minutes, or hours.
- A few seconds must elapse before you can take another picture.
Tri qua ngha l vt qua, hng giy , hng pht, hng gi.
Dnh vi giy trc khi bn ly bc tranh khc.
elastic [ilstik] adj. Co gin ( (ngha en) & (ngha bng)), n hi; mm do
Elastic is a rubber that stretches when it is pulled.

- He attached the elastic bungee to his legs before he jumped off the platform.
n hi l mt cao su tri di khi n c ko.
- Anh mang km bungee n hi di chn ca mnh trc khi nhy ra khi nn tng
elbow [elbou] n. Khuu tay
The elbow is the middle part of a person s arm that lets you bend it.
- She pointed to her elbow to show me where she hurt herself.
Khuu tay l phn gia tay ngi cho php bn b gp no.
C ch vo khuu tay ca mnh ch cho ti ni c lm tn thng mnh.
elder [eldr] adj. B lo, ngi cao tui
An elder is a person who is older than the people around them.
- Uncle Ray is my elder so I always try to be respectful.
Mt ngi cao tui l mt ngi l ngi ln tui hn nhng ngi xung quanh.
Bc Ray l ngi bc cao tui ca ti nn ti lun lun c gng gi thi kinh trng.
electromagnetic [ilektroumgnetik] adj. in
If something is electromagnetic, it is related to electricity and magnetic fields.
- Different colors of light come from different levels of electromagnetic energy.
Nu mt ci g l in t, l lin quan n in v t trng.
electron [ilektran] n. Ht electron
An electron is a particle in all atoms that has a negative electric charge.
- The number of electrons in an atom determines the substance the atoms make.
Electron l mt ht trong tt c cc nguyn t c in tch m.
S lng cc electron trong mt nguyn t xc nh cht cc nguyn t thc hin.
electronic [ilektranik] adj. Thuc v in t
When something is electronic, it uses electricity to do something.
-I like having electronic devices such as an MP3 player.
Khi mt ci g l in t, n s dng in lm mt ci g .
- Ti thch c cc thit b in t nh my nghe nhc MP3
elegant [elignt] adj. Thanh lch
If something is elegant, it is very fancy and pleasing.
- In Japan, women wear elegant kimonos on special occasions.
Nu mt ci g l thanh lch, rt l mt v d chu.
- Ti Nht Bn, ph n mc kimono thanh lch vo nhng dp c bit
element [elamnt] n. Phn t
An element of something is a particular part of it.
- Tackling an opponent is Johnnys favorite element of American football
Mt phn t ca mt ci g l mt phn ring bit ca n.
- Gii quyt mt i th l yu t yu thch ca Johnny ca bng M
elementary [elmntri] adj. Thuc Tiu hc
When something is elementary, it is the first or most simple thing.
- Children go to elementary school before high school.
Khi mt ci g l tiu hc, l iu u tin hoc n gin nht.
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- Tr em i hc tiu hc trc khi i hc cao
Elevate [elveit] v.
To elevate something is to put it at a higher level.
- The man elevated the picture so he could see it better.
nng cao mt ci g l t n mt mc cao hn.
- Ngi n ng nng cao bc tranh anh c th nhn thy n tt hn
eligible [elidbl] adj. iu kin
If someone is eligible, then they are permitted to do or have something.
- Only people who bought tickets were eligible to win a prize.
Nu ai c iu kin, sau h c php lm hoc c mt ci g .
- Ch c nhng ngi mua v iu kin ginh chin thng mt gii thng
eliminate [ilimneit] v. Loi b
To eliminate something that is unwanted means to completely remove it.
- Wearing a seatbelt eliminates some of the dangers of driving a car.
loi b ci g l phng tin khng mong mun loi b hon ton n.
- Mc mt dy an ton loi b mt s s nguy him ca li xe
else [els] adj. (Ci) khc
If you talk about something else, you talk about something different.
- wanted a bike for my birthday, but I got something else.
Nu bn ni v ci g khc, bn ni v mt ci g khc nhau.
- Mun c mt chic xe p cho sinh nht ca ti, nhng ti c ci g khc
elude [ilu:d] v. Lng trnh
To elude means to avoid being caught by something.
- The rabbit eluded the wolf by hiding in a bush.
trnh phng tin trnh b bt bi mt ci g .
- Th lng trnh con si bng cch n trong mt bi cy
elusive [ilu:siv] adj. Kh nm bt
If something or someone is elusive, they are hard to find.
- The elusive fish only came out at night.
Nu mt ci g hoc ai l kh nm bt, h rt kh tm thy.
- loi c kh bt ch ra ngoi vo ban m.
embarrass [imbrs] v. Lm lng tng
To embarrass someone is to make them feel ashamed or foolish.
- He was embarrassed when he couldnt remember her name.
lm lng tng cho mt ngi no l lm cho h cm thy xu h hay ngu ngc.
- Hn lng tng khi anh khng th nh tn c y.
embassy [embsi] n. i s qun
An embassy is where government officials work in a foreign country.
- If you lose your passport, you should contact the embassy.
i s qun l ni m quan chc chnh ph lm vic nc ngoi.
- Nu bn b mt h chiu ca bn, bn nn lin h vi i s qun
embryo [embriau] n. Phi thai
An embryo is a human or animal that is still growing inside its mother.
- Some doctors say that what a mother eats has a big effect on her embryo.
Mt phi thai l mt con ngi hoc ng vt vn ang pht trin bn trong m.
- Mt s bc s ni rng nhng g mt ngi m n c mt nh hng ln n thai ca c y
emergency [im:rdnsi] n. Trng hp khn cp
An emergency is a time when someone needs help right away.
- There is a huge fire in my house! This is an emergency!
Trng hp khn cp l mt thi gian khi c ai cn s gip ngay lp tc.
- C mt ngn la khng l trong nh ca ti! y l mt trng hp khn cp
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emotion [imoun] n.
An emotion is how you feel.
- Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.
Mt cm xc l cch bn cm nhn.
- Tc gin l mt cm xc ph bin m tt c chng ta cm thy
empathy [empi] n. S ng cm
Empathy is sharing or understanding another persons feelings.
- The caring nurse had empathy for her patients.
ng cm l chia s hoc s hiu bit cm xc ca ngi khc.
- Y t chm sc c s ng cm vi bnh nhn ca mnh
empire [empair] n. ch
An empire is a large group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress.
- The emperor built roads to make travel easier throughout the empire.
Mt ch l mt nhm ln ca cc quc gia c cai tr bi mt hong hay hong hu.
- Hong xy dng ng giao thng lm cho du lch d dng hn trong sut ch
employ [impldi] v. S dng
To employ someone means to give work to them.
- The bookstore employed two full-time clerks.
s dng mt ngi no c ngha l cung cp cho cng vic cho h.
- Nh sch s dng hai nhn vin ton thi gian.
empty [empti] adj. Trng rng
If something is empty, it does not have anything in it.
-My gas tank was almost empty, so I couldnt drive my car very long.
Nu mt ci g l trng rng, n khng c bt c iu g trong .
- Bnh xng ca ti l gn nh trng rng, v vy ti khng th li xe ca ti xa.
emphasize [emfsaiz] v. Gy n tng
To emphasize is to give importance or attention to something.
- She emphasized the key points by circling them in red ink.
Nhn mnh l cho tm quan trng hay quan tm n mt ci g .
- C nhn mnh nhng im chnh bng cch khoanh trn h bng mc .
emulate [emjleit] v. Thi ua
To emulate people means to imitate them because they are greatly admired.
- As a small boy, he always tried to emulate his big brother.
Thi ua c ngha l bt chc h, v h ang rt ngng m.
- L mt cu b nh, ng lun c gng thi ua ngi anh ln ca mnh
enable [ineibl] v. Cho php
To enable a person is to make it possible for them to do something.
-Having the key enabled us to open the door.
cho php mt ngi l lm cho n c th cho h lm mt ci g .
- C cha kha cho php chng ti m ca
enact [inkt] v. Ban hnh
To enact something means to make it into a law.
- The council enacted a law that would only allow buses to drive downtown.
Ban hnh mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n thnh mt nh lut.
- Hi ng ban hnh mt o lut s ch cho php xe but li xe trung tm thnh ph.
enclose [inklouz] v. nh km,
To enclose something is to contain it.
- The cows in the field were enclosed by a fence.
Gi km theo mt ci g l ngn chn n.
- Nhng con b trong lnh vc ny c bao bc bi mt hng ro
encounter [inkauntr] v. Gp phi
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If you encounter something, you meet or come close to it.
- I encountered a sea turtle while I was swimming.
Nu bn gp phi mt ci g , bn s gp hoc n gn vi n.
- Ti gp phi mt con ra bin trong khi ti ang bi
encourage [ink:rid] v. Khuyn khch
To encourage someone is to make them want to do something.
- My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.
Khuyn khch ai l lm cho h mun lm mt ci g .
- HLV bng ca ti s khuyn khch chng ta khi chng ta ang mt i.
enchant [intnt] v. Chiu lng
To enchant someone is to make them feel very interested or happy.
- The beautiful woman enchanted everybody in the room.
chiu lng mt ngi no l lm cho h cm thy rt quan tm hay hnh phc.
- Ngi ph n p m hoc tt c mi ngi trong phng
endeavor [endevr] n. N lc
An endeavor is an attempt to do something, especially something new or original.
- The companys new advertising endeavor ended in a horrible failure.
Mt n lc l mt n lc lm mt ci g , c bit l mt ci g mi hoc nguyn gc.
- N lc qung co mi ca cng ty kt thc trong tht bi khng khip
endure [endjur] V. Chu ng
To endure something tough means to do or go through it.
- She had to endure her husband shouting all day long.
Phi chu ng mt ci g kh khn phng tin lm hoc i qua n.
- C phi chu ng ngi chng la ht c ngy
enemy [enmi] n. K th
An enemy is a country that is fighting another country during a war.
- The enemy prepared to attack the kingdom.
Mt k th l mt quc gia ang chin u nc khc trong mt cuc chin tranh.
- K th chun b tn cng cc vng quc.
enigma [inigm] n. iu b n
An enigma is someone or something that is mysterious or hard to understand.
- The theft of the paintings is an enigma to the investigators.
Mt b n l mt ai hoc ci g l b n hay kh hiu.
- Cc hnh vi trm cp ca nhng bc tranh l mt iu b n cc nh iu tra
enlarge [enla:rd] v. Phng to
To enlarge something means to make it bigger.
- The classrooms were enlarged over the summer to make room for more students.
phng to mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n ln hn.
- Cc lp hc c m rng trong ma h nhng ch cho nhiu sinh vin.
enlist [enlist] v. Nhp ng
To enlist means to join the military.
- In their final year at school, the students were asked to enlist in the military.
nhp ng ngha l gia nhp qun i.
- Trong nm cui cng ca h trng, cc sinh vin c yu cu nhp ng
enormous [in:rms] adj. Rt ln
When people or things are enormous, they are very large.
- My dog looks enormous next to yours.
Khi mi ngi hoc nhng th l rt ln, h l rt ln.
- Con ch ca ti trng rt ln bn cnh bn
enroll [enroul] v. Ghi danh
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To enroll in something is to put one s name on a list as a member of a group.
- The students had to en roll in the class one semester in advance.
ghi danh vo mt ci g l t tn mt ngi trong danh sch nh l mt thnh vin ca nhm.
- Cc sinh vin phi ghi danh trong lp mt hc k trc
ensue [insu:] v. Xy ra
To ensue means to happen after something.
- After a few minutes of lightening, thunder ensued.
xy ra ngha l xy ra sau khi mt ci g .
- Sau mt vi pht sng, sm st xy ra sau
ensure [inur] v m bo
To ensure is to make certain that something happens.
m bo l chc chn rng mt ci g s xy ra.
enter [enter] v. vo
To enter a place is to go into it.
- Two guards greeted me as I entered the front door.
vo mt ni l i vo n.
- Hai lnh gc cho n ti khi ti bc vo ca trc
enterprise [entrpraiz] n. Doanh nghip
An enterprise is a company or business.
- My father owns an advertising enterprise.
Mt doanh nghip l mt cng ty kinh doanh.
- Cha ti s hu mt doanh nghip qung co
entertain [entrtein] v. Gi tr
To entertain someone is to do something that they enjoy.
- The clown entertained the kids at the party.
gii tr mt ngi no l lm mt ci g m h c hng.
- Cc ch h gii tr nhng a tr ti ba tic
entire [entair] adj. Ton b
When you talk about an entire thing, you are talking about the whole thing.
- He was so hungry that he ate the entire pizza by himself.
Khi bn ni v ton b iu, bn ang ni v ton b iu.
- ng rt i rng anh n ton b bnh pizza ca mnh
entitle [entaitl] v. Cho php
To entitle someone means to give them the rights to have or do something.
- His golden ticket entitled him to sit in the front row at the concert.
cho phep mt ngi no c ngha l cung cp cho h cc quyn c hoc lm iu g .
- V vng ca ng c ng ngi hng gh u ti cc bui ha nhc
enthusiasm [enu:zizm] n. S nhit tnh
Enthusiasm is a very strong good feeling about something.
- The crowd showed their enthusiasm for the soccer team by cheering loudly.
S nhit tnh l mt cm gic tt v mt ci g rt mnh m.
- m ng khn gi cho thy s nhit tnh ca h cho i bng ca c v ln
enthusiastic [enu:zistik] adj. Nhit tnh
To be enthusiastic about something is to be excited by or interested in it.
- The man was enthusiastic about his job.
L nhit tnh v mt ci g l c kch thch bi hoc quan tm n n.
- Ngi n ng nhit tnh v cng vic ca mnh
entrance [entrns] n. Li vo
An entrance is a place where someone can enter an area.
- The gate was locked, so Bill had to find a different entrance.
Li vo mt l mt ni m ai c th nhp vo mt khu vc.
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- Cng b kha, v vy Bill phi tm mt li vo khc nhau
envious [envis] adj. Ghhen t
When someone is envious, they want something that another person has.
- They were envious of their neighbors front yard.
Khi mt ngi no l ghen t, h mun mt ci g m ngi khc c.
- H ghen t vi sn trc ngi hng xm ca h
environment [invairnmnt] n. Mi trng
The environment is the place where people work or live.
- Keeping our environment clean is important to our health.
Mi trng l ni m mi ngi lm vic hoc sinh sng.
- Gi sch mi trng ca chng ti l rt quan trng i vi sc khe ca chng ti.
envision [invin] v. Hnh dung
To envision something means to imagine that it may happen.
- I can envision my moms face when I give her this present!
hnh dung mt ci g c ngha l tng tng rng n c th xy ra.
- Ti c th hnh dung khun mt ca m ti khi ti cho c y hin ny
engage [engeid] v. Tham gia
To engage in something means to do it.
-Dad was engaged in sawing a piece of wood in half.
tham gia vo mt ci g c ngha l lm iu .
- Cha tham gia vo ca mt na khc g
engrave [ingreiv] v. Khc
To engrave means to cut a design or words into the surface of something.
- The couple engraved their names onto the old pine tree.
Khc nghi l ct mt thit k hoc t vo b mt ca mt ci g .
- Cp i khc tn ca h ln cy thng gi
enhance [enhns] v. Nng cao
To enhance something is to make it better.
- Amys blue shirt really enhances the color of her eyes.
nng cao mt ci g l lm cho n tt hn.
- o s mi mu xanh ca Amy thc s tng cng mu sc ca mt
epic [epik] n. S thi
An epic is a long book, poem, or movie about a period of time or a great event.
- The poet wrote an epic about the great discoveries of the past thousand years.
Mt s thi l mt cun sch di, bi th, hoc b phim v mt khong thi gian hoc mt s kin ln.
- Nh th vit mt thin anh hng ca v nhng khm ph v i ca ngn nm qua
epidemic [epdemik] n. Bnh dch
An epidemic is an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly.
- It was difficult to stop the flu epidemic.
Mt bnh dch l mt t bng pht mt cn bnh ly lan nhanh chng.
- Tht kh ngn chn dch cm.
equal [i:kwl] adj. Bnh ng
To be equal is to be the same.
- Both students are equal in age.
c bnh ng l nh nhau.
- C hai sinh vin u bnh ng trong tui.
equate [ikweit] v. nh ng
To equate one thing with another is to compare them and consider them very similar.
- She equated the mans messy appearance with a lack of responsibility.
nh ng vi mt iu khc l so snh chng v xem xt rt ging nhau.
- C tng ng xut hin ln xn ca ngi n ng vi mt thiu trch nhim
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equation [i(:)kwein] n. Phng trnh
An equation is a math operation to determine the value of something.
- I used the Pythagorean theorem to solve the equation.
Mt phng trnh l mt hot ng ton hc xc nh gi tr ca mt ci g .
- Ti s dng nh l Pythagore gii quyt cc phng trnh
equator [ikweitr] n. Xch o
The equator is an imaginary line that splits the Earth into north and south.
- The equator crosses the northern part of South America.
ng xch o l mt ng thng tng tng chia tri t thnh pha bc v pha nam.
- Xch o i qua phn pha bc ca Nam M
Equilibrium [i:kwlibrim] n. Trng thi cn bng
Equilibrium is the balance between different forces.
- The sudden drop in prices upset the equilibrium of the economy.
Trng thi cn bng l s cn bng gia cc lc lng khc nhau.
- S st gim t ngt ca gi ph v s cn bng ca nn kinh t
equip [ikwip] v. Trang b
To equip someone is to give them the things needed to do something.
-Steve was someone is to give them the things needed to do something.
trang b cho mt ngi no l cung cp cho h nhng iu cn thit lm mt ci g .
- Steve l mt ngi no l cung cp cho h nhng iu cn thit lm mt ci g
equivalent [ikwivlnt] n. Tng ng
An equivalent is an amount or value that is the same as another amount or value.
- I worked the equivalent of sixty hours this week.
Tng ng l mt s tin hoc gi tr l ging nh s tin hoc gi tr khc.
- Ti lm vic tng ng vi su mi gi trong tun ny
era [er] n. Thi i
An era is a period of time that has something special about it.
- During the medieval era, knights wore protective armor.
Mt thi i l mt khong thi gian m c mt ci g c bit v n.
- Trong thi k trung c, cc hip s mc o gip bo v.
erect [irekt] v. Xy dng
To erect something means to build it.
- The king erected two towers on the north and south sides of his castle.
xy dng mt ci g c ngha l xy dng n.
- Nh vua dng ln hai ta thp hai bn pha bc v pha nam ca lu i ca mnh
Erosion [iroun] n. Xi mn
Erosion is the destruction of rock or soil due to flowing water or weather.
- Canyons are formed because rivers of fast-moving water caused erosion.
Xi mn l s ph hy ca hoc t do nc chy hoc thi tit.
- Canyons c hnh thnh v dng nc chuyn ng nhanh gy ra xi mn
err [:r] v. Mc Sai lm
To err means to make a mistake.
- The pilot erred in his estimate of the time it would take to make the trip.
sai lm l lm cho mt sai lm.
- Phi cng sai lm trong c tnh ca ng thi gian n s c c lm cho chuyn i
errand [ernd] n. Cng chuyn
An errand is a trip taken to do a specific activity.
- He couldnt go to practice because he had several errands to do.
Cng chuyn l mt chuyn i thc hin lm mt hot ng c th.
- Anh khng th i thc hnh v ng c mt s vic lt vt lm.
erroneous [irounis] adj.sai lm
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When something is erroneous, it is incorrect or only partly correct.
- The child held the erroneous belief that time machines were real.
Khi mt ci g l sai lm, l khng chnh xc hoc ch c mt phn ng.
- Tr t chc nim tin sai lm rng my thi gian l c tht
error [err] n. Li
An error is something you do wrong.
- I made an error on my report, so my boss was angry.
Mt li l ci g bn lm sai.
- Ti thc hin mt li trn bo co ca ti, v vy ng ch ca ti tc gin.
escape [iskeip] v. Trn thot
To escape is to run away from something bad.
- The butterfly could not escape from the cage.
trn thot l chy trn khi mt ci g xu.
- Con bm khng th thot ra khi lng
escort [esk:rt] v. H tng
To escort people means to safely accompany them to a place.
- Her bodyguards escorted her to the movie theater.
h tng ngi c ngha l i cng vi h mt cch an ton n mt ni.
- V s ca c a c n rp chiu phim
essay [esei] n. Bi lun
An essay is a short piece of writing on a certain subject.
- She had to write a two-page essay for her English class.
Mt bi lun l mt on ngn ca vn bn v mt ch nht nh.
- C phi vit mt bi lun hai trang cho lp hc ting Anh
essence [esns] n. Bn cht
The essence of something is its important qualities or basic characteristics.
- The essence of the argument was that both sides felt they had lost money.
Bn cht ca mt ci g l phm cht quan trng ca n hoc cc c tnh c bn.
- Bn cht ca tranh lun l c hai bn cm thy h b mt tin.
essential [isenl] adj. Cn thit
If something is essential, it is very important and necessary.
- It is essential to have oxygen when you scuba dive.
Nu mt ci g l iu cn thit, n l rt quan trng v cn thit.
- N l cn thit c oxy khi bn ln bin
establish [istbli] v. Thit lp
To establish something means to create it.
- He wanted to establish a club for people to help the Earth.
Thit lp mt ci g c ngha l to ra n.
- ng mun thnh lp mt cu lc b cho ngi dn gip tri t
estate [isteit] n.bt ng sn
An estate is a large area of land owned by a family or organization.
- He lived on his fathers estate in the country.
Mt bt ng sn l mt vng rng ln ca t thuc s hu ca mt gia nh hoc t chc.
- ng sng trn bt ng sn ca cha mnh trong nc
esteemed [isti:md] adj. Coi trng
If someone is esteemed, many people like or respect them.
- An esteemed scientist is coming to the university to talk about her discoveries.
Nu ai coi trng, nhiu ngi thch hoc tn trng h.
- Mt nh khoa hc qu l n cc trng i hc ni v nhng khm ph ca mnh
estimate [estmeit] v. nh gi
estimate something means to make a guess about it.
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-The boy estimated that he was one meter tall.
c tnh c ngha l mt ci g lm cho mt on v n.
- Cu b c tnh rng ng cao mt mt.
etc. [etsetr] n. Vn vn
Etc. is short for etcetera. It is used to refer to other unspecified objects.
- She was going to bring treats to the party: cookies, muffins, cake, etc.
Vv l vit tt ca "vn vn." N c s dng tham kho cho cc i tng khng xc nh khc.
- C s mang li ba tic cho ngi bn: cookies, bnh nng xp, bnh ngt, vv
eternal [it:rnl] adj. Vnh cu
If something is eternal, then it lasts forever.
- She said that her love for him was eternal.
Nu c iu g l vnh cu, sau n ko di mi mi.
- C ni rng tnh yu c dnh cho anh l vnh cu
etiquette [etiket] n. Phong tc
Etiquette is the group of rules about how to be polite.
- When in Asian countries, bowing is a form of etiquette.
Phong tc l nhm cc quy tc v cch lch s.
- Khi cc nc chu , ly l mt hnh thc x giao.
ethical [eikl] adj. o c
If something is ethical, it is the right thing to do.
- Many people believe that it is ethical to help others in need.
Nu c iu g l o c, l iu phi lm.
- Nhiu ngi tin rng l o c gip ngi khc khi cn
ethics [eiks] n. o c
Ethics are moral beliefs or rules about right or wrong.
- The act of stealing certainly doesnt go against some peoples ethics.
o c l nhng nim tin o c hay quy tc v ng hay sai.
- Cc hnh vi trm cp chc chn khng i ngc li o c ca mt s ngi ethnic [enik] adj. (
thuc v)Dn tc
If something is ethnic, then it is related to a group with a similar culture.
- Many sections of the city are home to different ethnic communities.
Nu mt ci g l dn tc, sau n c lin quan n mt nhm vi mt nn vn ha tng t.
- Nhiu phn ca thnh ph l ni c cng ng dn tc khc nhau
euphemism [ju :fmizm] n. uyn ng
A euphemism is a term that is used in place of a mean or unpleasant word.
- Window maintenance officer is a euphemism for a window washer.
Mt uyn ng l mt thut ng c s dng thay cho mt li bnh hay kh chu.
- Vin bo tr ca s" l mt uyn ng cho my git ca s.
euphoria [ju:f:ri] n. Hng phn
Euphoria is a feeling of extreme happiness.
- The athlete felt euphoria after he won the important game.
Euphoria l mt cm gic hnh phc tt cng.
- Cc vn ng vin cm thy hng phn sau khi thng quan trng
evacuate [ivkjueit] v. S tn
To evacuate means to leave a place of danger to a place of safety.
- During the flood, many families were evacuated to higher ground.
S tn l ri khi ni nguy him n ni an ton.
- Trong l, nhiu gia nh c s tn ti ni cao hn
evaluate [ivljueit] v. nh gi
To evaluate something means to study it, so a decision can be made.
- Joe and Ken evaluated the plan and agreed that it would work.
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nh gi mt ci g c ngha l nghin cu n, do , mt quyt nh c th c thc hin.
- Joe v Ken nh gi k hoch v ng rng n s lm vic
evenly [i:vnli] adv. ng u
When something happens evenly, it happens at the same rate or level.
- The food was handed out evenly among the hungry people.
Khi mt ci g xy ra ng u, n s xy ra vi tc hoc cng cp.
- Cc thc phm c trao u cho nhng ngi i kht
event [ivent] n. s kin
An event is something that happens, especially something important.
- Finishing high school was a major event in his life.
Mt s kin l mt ci g xy ra, c bit l mt ci g quan trng.
- Kt thc trung hc l mt s kin ln trong cuc sng ca mnh
eventual [iventul] adj. cui cng
If something is eventual, it will happen at the end of a series of events.
- The constant training and planning led the team to an eventual victory.
Nu c iu g l cui cng, n s xy ra vo cui ca mt lot cc s kin.
- Vic o to v lp k hoch lin tc dn dt i bng n mt chin thng cui cng
ever [evr] adv.
Ever means at any time.
- Going skiing last winter was the most fun Ive ever had.
Bao gi c ngha l bt c lc no.
- i trt tuyt ma ng nm ngoi l th v nht m ti tng c
evidence [evidns] n. Bng chng
Evidence is a fact or thing that you use to prove something.
- He used the pictures as evidence that UFOs are real.
Bng chng l mt thc t hay iu m bn s dng chng minh mt ci g .
- ng s dng nhng hnh nh lm bng chng rng UFO l c tht
Evil [i:vl] adj
Evil describes something or someone bad or cruel, not good.
c m t mt ci g hoc ai xu hay c c, khng tt.
evoke [ivouk] v.
To evoke a memory or emotion means to make it occur.
- The picture evoked memories of when grandmother was a girl.
gi ln mt cm xc c ngha l b nh hoc lm cho n xy ra.
- Nhng hnh nh gi ln nhng k c v khi b l mt c gi
evolve [ivalv] v. pht trin
To evolve is to change over time.
- Many people think that humans evolved from animals.
Pht trin l thay i theo thi gian.
- Nhiu ngi ngh rng con ngi tin ha t ng vt
Exact [igzkt] adj. Chnh xc
If something is exact, it is just the right amount.
- Please use the exact amount of sugar for the cake.
Nu mt ci g l chnh xc, n ch l s tin phi.
- Vui lng s dng s tin chnh xc ca ng cho bnh
exam [igzm] n. K thi
An exam is a test.
-I did some practice questions for the math exam on the board.
Mt k thi l mt th nghim.
- Ti lm mt s cu hi thc hnh cho k thi ton hc trn din n
examine [igzmin] v. kim tra
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To examine something is to look at it carefully.
- The doctor examined my eyes today.
kim tra mt ci g l nhn vo n mt cch cn thn.
- Bc s khm mt hm nay
example [igzmpl] n. v d
An example of something is a thing that is typical of it.
- Cola is an example of a soft drink.
Mt v d v mt ci g l mt iu l c trng ca n.
- Cola l mt v d v mt nc gii kht.
excavate [ekskveit] v. o
To excavate means to dig on land and remove dirt to look for something.
- The team wishes to excavate the site in hopes of finding fossils.
Khai qut l o t v loi b bi bn tm mt ci g .
- Nhm nghin cu mun khai qut cc trang web vi hy vng tm ha thch
exceed [iksi:d] v. vt qu
To exceed is to be more than something.
- Since I exceeded my limit, I decided to get rid of my credit cards.
Vt qu l c nhiu hn mt ci g .
- K t khi ti vt qu gii hn ca ti, ti quyt nh thot khi th tn dng ca ti
excel [iksel] v. Ni tri
To excel at a subject or activity means to be very good at it.
- Jenny excels at playing the piano.
Ni tri mt ch hay hot ng c ngha l rt tt .
- Jenny vt tri chi piano
excellent [ekslnt] adj. tuyt vi
When something is excellent, it is very good.
- I got an excellent score on myschool test.
Khi mt ci g l tuyt vi, n l rt tt.
- Ti nhn mt s im xut sc bi kim tra ca trng
except [iksept] prep. ngoi tr
You use except to talk about the only thing that a statement does not apply to.
- Everyone had fun on the trip except Jim, who felt ill the whole time.
Bn s dng ngoi tr vic ni v iu duy nht m mt tuyn b khng p dng cho.
- Mi ngi u vui v trong chuyn i ngoi tr Jim, nhng ngi cm thy b bnh trong sut thi
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exception [iksepn] n. ngoi l
An exception is someone or something not conforming to a rule.
- Most students thought the test was hard, but Tim was the exception.
Mt ngoi l l mt ai hoc mt ci g khng ph hp vi mt quy tc.
- Hu ht sinh vin ngh rng cuc th nghim kh khn, nhng Tim l mt ngoi l
excerpt [eks:rpt] n. on trch
An excerpt is a short piece of writing or music taken from a larger piece.
- I didnt listen to the entire symphony online, but I did play an excerpt.
Mt on trch l mt on ngn ca vn bn hoc m nhc c ly t mt mnh ln hn.
- Ti khng nghe ton b bn giao hng trc tuyn, nhng ti chi mt on trch
excess [ekses] n. D tha
An excess is an amount of something that is more than needed or wanted.
Because it never got cold that winter, many stores had an excess of coats.
D tha mt s lng ca ci g nhiu hn l cn thit hoc mong mun.
- Bi v n khng bao gi c lnh ma ng, nhiu ca hng c mt qu o khoc
excite [iksait] v. kch thch
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To excite someone means to make them happy and interested.
- I heard about the school dance on Friday. This excited me.
kch thch mt ngi no c ngha l lm cho h hnh phc v quan tm.
- Ti nghe ni v cc v trng vo th su. iu ny kch thch ti
excitement [iksaitmnt] n. S phn khch
Excitement means to feel a lot of happiness about something.
- Did you see the excitement in her when the team scored?
S phn khch c ngha l cm thy rt nhiu hnh phc v iu g .
- Anh c thy s phn khch ca mnh khi trong i ghi bn
exclaim [ikskleim] v. Ku ln
To exclaim is to say something loudly, usually due to being excited.
- Look at her dress! Sara exclaimed.
Ku ln l ni mt ci g ln ting, thng l do b kch thch.
- "! Nhn vo trang phc ca c "Sara ku ln
exclude [iksktu:d] v. loi tr
To exclude someone means to not accept them into a group.
- Carol was excluded from the contest because her friend was a judge.
loi tr mt ngi no c ngha l khng chp nhn chng vo mt nhm.
- Carol b loi khi cuc thi v ngi bn ca c l mt thm phn
exclusive [ikskiu:siv] adj. c quyn
If something is exclusive, it is expensive and only for rich people.
- The golf course was so exclusive that most people hadnt even heard of it.
Nu mt ci g l c quyn, n l tn km v ch cho nhng ngi giu c.
- Cc sn golf rt c quyn m hu ht mi ngi thm ch cn khng nghe ni v n
exchange [iksteind] v. Trao i
To exchange means to give something for another thing in return.
- I exchanged my foreign money for American dollars.
Trao i l cung cp cho mt ci g cho iu khc trong tr li.
- Ti trao i tin nc ngoi ca ti cho la M
execute [eksikju:t] v thc hin
To execute someone means to kill them as a legal punishment.
- Some people are executed for serious crimes.
thc hin mt ngi no c ngha l git chng nh mt s trng pht ca php lut.
- Mt s ngi c thc hin cho ti phm nghim trng
executive [igzekjtiv] n. gim c iu hnh
An executive is the top manager of a business.
- After twenty years at the company, he finally became the executive.
Mt gim c iu hnh l ngi qun l hng u ca mt doanh nghip.
- Sau hai mi nm ti cng ty, cui cng anh tr thnh gim c iu hnh.
Exercise [eksrsaiz] v. Tp th dc
To exercise is to run or play sports so that you can be healthy.
- You should exercise every day.
Tp th dc l chy hoc chi th thao bn c th c khe mnh.
- Bn nn tp th dc mi ngy.
exhaust [igz:st] v. kit sc
To exhaust someone is to make them tired.
- John exhausted himself by swimming all day.
x mt ngi no l lm cho h cm thy mt mi.
- John kit sc bng cch bi c ngy
exhibit [igzibit] n. cuc trin lm
An exhibit is a display of interesting things.
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- There was an animal exhibit at the fair.
Mt cuc trin lm l mt mn hnh iu th v.
- C mt trin lm ng vt ti hi ch
exist [igzist] v. tn ti
To exist is to be real.
- Do you really think that unicorns ever existed?
tn ti l c thc s.
- Bn c thc s ngh rng k ln tng tn ti
exit [egzit] v. thot
To exit means to leave.
- The students exited through the front door.
thot khi l ri b
- Cc sinh vin thot qua cnh ca pha trc
Exotic [igzatik] adj. K l
Exotic describes something unusual because it is from far away.
- Rebecca tried many exotic foods on her trip to Africa.
K l m t mt ci g khng bnh thng bi v n l t xa.
- Rebecca c gng rt nhiu loi thc phm k l trn chuyn i n chu Phi
expand [ikspnd] v. M rng
To expand is to become bigger in size.
- A balloon will expand as you blow air into it.
M rng l tr thnh kch thc ln hn.
- Mt qu bng s m rng khi bn thi khng kh vo n
expect [ikspekt] v. mong i
If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen.
- I expect the bus to be here very soon.
Nu bn mong i mt ci g xy ra, bn tin rng n s xy ra.
- Ti mong i xe but c y rt sm
expedition [ekspdin] n. chuyn thm him
An expedition is a long trip, usually to a place very far away.
- They got into their spaceship to begin their expedition.
Mt chuyn thm him l mt chuyn i di, thng l n mt ni rt xa.
- H vo tu v tr ca h bt u chuyn thm him ca h.
expel [ikspel] v. Trc xut
To expel someone means to force them to leave a place.
- Since he would not follow the rules, the principal had to expel the student.
Trc xut mt ngi no c ngha l buc h phi ri khi mt ni.
- K t khi ng s khng theo cc quy tc, hiu trng phi ui hc sinh
expense [ikspens] n. khon chi ph
An expense is the money that people spend on something.
- She wrote down all the expenses for her trip.
Mt khon chi ph l s tin m ngi dn chi tiu vo ci g.
- C vit xung tt c cc chi ph cho chuyn i ca mnh
experience [ikspirins] n. kinh nghim
An experience is something you have seen or done.
- Rock climbing was a fun experience.
Mt kinh nghim l mt ci g bn thy hoc thc hin.
- Leo ni l mt kinh nghim th v
experiment [ikspermnt] n. th nghim
An experiment is a test that you do to see what will happen.
- The student did an experiment in science class.
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Mt th nghim l mt th nghim m bn lm xem nhng g s xy ra.
- Hc sinh lm mt th nghim khoa hc trong lp
expert [eksp:rt] n. chuyn gia
An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.
- The wizard was an expert at magic.
Mt chuyn gia l ngi rt gii trong vic lm iu g .
- Wizard l mt chuyn gia k diu
expertise [eksp:rti:z] n. Chuyn mn
Expertise is the knowledge and skills to do something well.
- John has a lot of advertising expertise. He can sell anything!
Chuyn mn l nhng kin thc v k nng lm iu g tt.
- John c rt nhiu chuyn mn qung co. ng c th bn bt c iu g
expire [ikspair] v. Ht hn
To expire is to no longer be effective because its use has come to an end.
- The mans drive rs license was going to expire in two days.
Ht hn l khng cn hiu qu v s dng ca n i n kt thc.
- Giy php li xe ca ngi n ng c s ht hn trong hai ngy
explicit [iksplisit] adj. r rng
If something is explicit, it is very clear, open, and truthful.
- The man gave a very explicit account o f the car accident.
Nu c iu g l r rng, n l rt r rng, ci m v trung thc.
- Ngi n ng a ra mt ti khon rt r rng ca tai nn xe hi
explore [ikspl:r ] v. khm ph
To explore is to look for new places.
- He wants to explore the world and see new things.
khm ph l tm a im mi.
- ng mun khm ph th gii v xem nhng iu mi
explosion [iksploudn] n. v n
An explosion is a violent burst, usually with a loud sound.
- A nuclear explosion can cause great damage.
Mt v n l s bng n bo lc, thng l vi mt m thanh ln.
- Mt v n ht nhn c th gy ra thit hi ln
export [iksp:rt] v. Xut khu
To export products means to sell them to other countries.
- The United States exports many cereals and grains.
Xut khu sn phm c ngha l bn cho cc nc khc.
- M xut khu nhiu ng cc v cc loi ht
expose [ikspouz] v. l
To expose is to make known something that is hidden.
- He took off his shirt exposing his costume.
l l lm mt ci g gi l n.
- ng ci o l trang phc ca mnh
express [ikspres] v. din t
To express a feeling or idea means to show others how one thinks or feels.
- The nurse expressed her sympathy for the sick patient.
din t mt cm gic hay tng c ngha l cho nhng ngi khc nh th no ai ngh hoc
cm thy.
- Y t by t s cm ca mnh cho cc bnh nhn b bnh
exquisite [ikskwizit] adj. tinh t
When something is exquisite, it is very beautiful or pleasant.
- The artist made exquisite water color paintings.
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Khi ci g l tinh t, n rt p hoc d chu.
- Ngi ngh s tranh mu nc tinh t
extend [ikstend] v. m rng
To extend is to stretch out or reach.
- The boy extended his hand to catch the ball.
m rng l cng ra hoc tip cn.
- Cu b a tay ra bt bng
extension [ikstenn] n. phn m rng
An extension is a part added to something to give it more time or space.
- My parents decided to add an extension to our house for the new baby.
Mt phn m rng l mt phn thm vo mt ci g cho n nhiu thi gian hn hoc khng
gian.
- Cha m ti quyt nh thm mt phn m rng n nh ca chng ti cho cc em b mi.
exterior [ikstirir] n. bn ngoi
An exterior is the outside surface of something.
- The exterior of the nut was hard and woody, but
Mt bn ngoi l b mt bn ngoi ca mt ci g .
- Bn ngoi ca ht c cng v g, nhng
external [ikst:rnl] adj. bn ngoi
When something is external, it is connected to an outer part.
- It is warm inside my house, but the external temperature is freezing.
Khi mt ci g l bn ngoi, n c kt ni vi mt phn bn ngoi.
- l m p bn trong nh ca ti, nhng nhit bn ngoi l ng bng
extinct [ikstikt] adj. tuyt chng
If plants or animals are extinct, there are none left.
Nu vt hoc ng vt tuyt chng, th chng cn con no c
extinguish [ikstigwi] v. dp tt
To extinguish a fire means to make it stop.
- Michael extinguished the small fire with the hose.
dp tt mt m chy c ngha l lm cho n dng li.
- Michael dp tt ngn la nh vi cc ng.
extra [ekstr] adj. thm
If something is extra, it is more than what is needed.
- The squirrel had extra nuts for the winter.
Nu ci g l thm, n l nhiu hn nhng g cn thit.
- Sc c thm cc loi ht cho ma ng
extract [ikstrkt] v. trch xut
To extract something means to remove it.
- The dentist extracted the womans damaged tooth and put in a fake one.
trch xut mt ci g c ngha l loi b n.
- Cc nha s chit xut rng b h hng ca ngi ph n v t trong mt gi.
extraordinary [ikstr:rdneri] adj. bt thng
When someone or something are extraordinary, they are amazing.
- The fireman who rescued the girl was extraordinary.
Khi mt ai hoc mt ci g l bt thng, h l tuyt vi.
- Cc lnh cu ha cu c gi l phi thng
extreme [ikstri:m] adj.
If something is extreme, it is in a large amount or degree.
-His workout was so extreme that he was sweating heavily.
Nu c iu g l cc oan, l trong mt s lng ln hoc mc .
- Tp luyn ca ng l v cng mnh rng ng m hi rt nhiu
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fabric [fbrik] n. Vi
Fabric is cloth used to make clothes, furniture , etc.
- The towels were made from a soft fabric.
Vi l vi lm qun o, ni tht, vv
- khn c lm t mt loi vi mm.
fabulous [fbjls] adj. tuyt vi
If something is fabulous, it is extremely good.
- This strawberry is the best I ve ever had. Its fabulous.
Nu c iu g tuyt vi tc l n v cng tt.
- Du ny l loi tt nht ti tng c. N tht tuyt vi.
face [feis] v. i mt
If you face a problem, you deal with it.
- My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences.
Nu bn phi i mt vi mt vn tc l bn i ph vi n.
- Em gi ti v ti phi tm cch tt hn i mt vi s khc bit ca chng ti.
Facial [feil] adj khun mt
If something is facial, it is related to a persons face.
-I could tell from his facial features that he was angry.
mt ci g trn khun mt tc l n lin quan n khun mt ca mt ngi.
- Ti c th ni t c im khun mt ca ng y rng ng tc gin.
facilitate [fsilteit] v. to iu kin
To facilitate something is to make it easier.
- To facilitate the meeting, Melissa used a simple computer program.
to iu kin cho mt ci g l lm cho n d dng hn.
- thun tin cho cuc hp, Melissa s dng mt chng trnh my tnh n gin.
facility [fsilti] n. c s
A facility is a building that exists for a particular purpose.
- There are many educational facilities in big cities.
c s l mt ta nh tn ti v mt mc ch c th.
- C rt nhiu c s gio dc cc thnh ph ln.
factor [fktr] n. yu t
A factor is something that has an effect on the way another thing happens.
- Smoking is the main factor that causes lung cancer.
yu t l ci g c nh hng n cch iu khc xy ra.
- Ht thuc l l yu t chnh gy ra ung th phi.
factory [fktri] n. nh my
A factory is a building where things are made or put together.
- We have only one factory in our town.
nh my l mt ta nh ni sn xut ra hng ha hoc xp chng li vi nhau.
- Chng ti ch c mt nh my thnh ph ca chng ti.
Factual [fktul] adj. thc t
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When something is factual, it is true.
- John learns about history from factual books.
Khi mt ci g l thc t, l s tht.
- John bit v lch s t sch thc t.
faculty [fklti] n. Kh nng
A faculty is a mental or physical ability.
- The boys mental faculties impressed all of his teachers.
Kh nng l mt kh nng tm thn hoc th cht.
- Kh nng tinh thn ca cu b gy n tng vi tt c cc gio vin ca mnh.
fad [fd] n. Mt
A fad is something that is popular for a short time.
- The hula hoop was a fad for a few years, but it soon lost its popularity.
mt l ci g l ph bin trong mt thi gian ngn.
- hula hoop l mt trong mt vi nm, nhng n nhanh chng b mt i ph bin
Fahrenheit [frnhait] n. Nhit Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit temperature is a scale where water freezes at 32 and boils at 212.
- When the temperature dropped to 32 Fahrenheit, it started snowing.
Nhit Fahrenheit l mt quy m nc ng bng 32 v si 212 .
- Khi nhit gim xung n 32 F, ang c tuyt ri.
fail [feil] v. tht bi
To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do.
- Since he failed to get the job, he was sad.
Tht bi c ngha l bn khng thnh cng trong nhng g bn c gng lm.
- K t khi ng tht bi trong tm vic, ng rt bun.
failure [feiljr] n. tht bi
A failure happens when you do not do something right.
- My cooking ended in failure because I burned the food.
tht bi s xy ra khi bn khng lm iu g ng.
- ba nu n ca ti kt thc tht bi bi v ti lm chy thc n.
faint [feint] v. Ngt
To faint means to go unconscious and fall down.
- Carol fainted because she hadnt eaten in over a day.
Ngt l bt tnh v ng xung.
- Carol ngt i v c khng n trong hn mt ngy.
fair [fr] adj. va phi, Hp l
Fair describes treating someone in a way that is reasonable or right.
- He sold me his carfor a fair price.
Hp l l i x ngi no trong mt cch hp l hoc va phi.
- ng bn cho ti chic xe ca mnh vi mt mc gi va phi.
fairy [fri] n. nng tin
A fairy is a small, magic creature with wings.
- There are usually fairies in fantasy stories.
C tin l mt sinh vt nh, c ma thut v c i cnh.
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- Thng c cc nng tin trong cu chuyn tng tng.
faith [fei] n. nim tin
When people have faith in something, they believe in it and trust it.
- The sick girl had faith in doctors. She knew they would make her better
Khi ngi ta c nim tin vo mt ci g , h tin tng vo n.
- C gi b bnh c nim tin vo bc s. C bit h s lm cho c cm thy tt hn
fake [feik] adj. Gi
If something is fake, it is made to look real in order to trick people.
- The model was wearing fake eyelashes.
Nu mt ci g l gi, n c thc hin la ngi.
- ngi mu ang gn lng mi gi.
false [f:ls] adj. sai
If something is false, it is not correct.
-If you think the answer is false, press the red button.
Nu c iu g l sai tc l n khng chnh xc.
- Nu bn ngh rng cu tr li l sai, hy nhn nt .
fame [feim] n. danh ting
Fame is reputation one has gained among the public.
- He had fame and fortune, but he was not happy.
Ni ting l danh ting t c trong cng chng.
- ng c danh ting v tin bc, nhng ng khng hnh phc.
familiar [fmiljr] adj. quen thuc
If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well.
- The two friends were very familiar with each other.
Nu mt ai hoc mt ci g quen thuc vi bn, bn bit r v n.
- Hai ngi bn rt quen thuc vi nhau.
famous [feims] adj. ni ting
If someone or something is famous, they are known to many people.
- The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.
Nu ai hay ci g ni ting, n c nhiu ngi bit n.
- Thp Eiffel Paris l rt ni ting.
fanciful [fnsifl] adj. k l
When something is fanciful, it is unusual or unrealistic.
- The girl had fanciful ideas about doing well in school without studying.
Khi mt ci g l k l, n bt thng hoc khng thc t.
- Cc c gi c tng k l v vic lm tt trng m khng cn hc.
fancy [fsensi] adj. trang hong
If something is fancy, it is nicer than normal.
- Their table was all set for a fancy dinner.
Nu mt ci g c trang tr, n c p hn bnh thng.
- Bn ca h c t cho mt ba n ti trang hong lng ly.
fantastic [fntstik] adj. tuyt vi
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If something is fantastic, it is really good.
- The student did a fantastic job on his project and got an award.
Nu c iu g l tuyt vi, n thc s tt.
- Hc sinh lm mt cng vic tuyt vi trn d n ca mnh v nhn c mt gii thng.
fantasy [fntsi] n. Tng tng
A fantasy is a pleasant situation that people think about but is unlikely to happen.
- Becoming an astronaut is a fantasy shared by many children.
Tng tng l mt tnh hung th v m mi ngi ngh nhng khng c kh nng xy ra.
- Tr thnh mt phi hnh gia l mt tng tng c chia s bi nhiu tr em.
far [fa:r] adj. xa
If something is far, it is not close.
- Its far going from the east coast to the west coast of America.
Nu mt ci g xa, n khng gn.
- kh xa i t b bin pha ng ti b bin pha ty ca M.
fare [fr] n. Gi v
A fare is an amount of money paid to use a bus, train, or taxi.
- Since he is a senior, my grandfather pays a low fare for the bus.
Gi v l s tin tr s dng mt chic xe but, tu in hoc taxi.
- V l ngi cao tui nn ng ti tr gi v xe but thp.
farewell [frwel] n. tm bit
A farewell is an instance of saying goodbye or a way to say it.
- She got on the plane after we said our farewells.
chia tay l th hin ca ni li tm bit hay mt cch ni n.
- C ln my bay sau khi chng ti ni li tm bit.
Fascinate [fsneit] v. Thu ht
To fascinate someone is to make them really like something.
- The kitten was fascinated by the ball of yarn.
Thu ht mt ngi no l lm cho h thc s thch mt ci g .
- Cc con mo con b thu ht bi bng ca si ch.
fast [fst] v. Nhn i
To fast means to go without food or drink for a period of time.
- In her religion, they fast for five days and then have a big feast.
Nhn l khng n hoc ung trong mt khong thi gian.
- Trong tn gio ca c y, h nhn i trong nm ngy v sau c mt ba tic ln.
fatigue [fti:g] n. mt mi
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness.
- After three days with little sleep, she was feeling a lot of fatigue.
Mt mi l cm gic cc k kit sc.
- Sau ba ngy vi ng t, c cm thy rt mt mi.
faucet [f:sit] n. vi nc
A faucet is a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
- Turn off the faucet when you are done brushing your teeth.
vi nc l thit b iu khin dng chy ca mt cht lng hoc kh.
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- hy tt vi nc khi bn ang nh rng.
fault [f:lt] n. Li
A fault is a mistake.
- It is myfau lt that the cat ran away. I left the door open.
li lm l mt sai lm.
- l li ca ti m con mo chy i. Ti ca m.
favor [feivr] n. Gip
A favor is something you do for someone to help them.
- Can you do me a favor and turn off the lights?
Gip l lm mt iu g cho mt ngi no gip h.
- Bn c th gip ti tt n?
fear [fier] n. S hi
Fear is the feeling of being afraid.
- 1have a great fear of skateboarding.
S hi l cm gic s st.
- Ti s trt vn.
feat [fi:t] n. k cng
A feat is an impressive or difficult achievement or action.
- The elephants standing up on one leg was a feat.
k cng l t c mt thnh tch n tng hay hnh ng hoc kh khn.
- Con voi ng c trn mt chn l mt k cng.
Feature [fi:tr] n. tnh nng
A feature is an important part of something.
tnh nng l mt phn quan trng ca mt ci g .
feather [fer] n. lng
Feathers are the things covering birds bodies.
- That bird has orange feathers on its chest.
Lng l nhng th bao ph quanh ngi con chim.
- Con chim c lng mu cam trn ngc.
federal [fedrl] adj. lin bang
If something is federal, it comes from the government of a country.
- Sometimes federal laws are different from state laws.
Nu mt ci g lin bang, n xut pht t chnh ph ca mt quc gia.
- i khi lut lin bang khc vi php lut nh nc.
federation [fedrein] n. lin on
A federation is a group of states or businesses working for a common cause.
- The United Nations is a federation designed to prevent war, disease, and famine.
lin on l mt nhm cc quc gia hoc cc doanh nghip lm vic cho mt mc tiu chung.
- Lin Hip Quc l mt lin on c thnh lp ngn chn chin tranh, bnh tt v i km.
fee [fi:] n. ph
A fee is an amount of money that a person or company asks for a service.
- I had to pay an hourly fee to speak with my lawyer.
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Ph l khon tin m mt c nhn hoc cng ty yu cu c s dng mt dch v.
- Ti phi tr mt khon ph hng gi ni chuyn vi lut s ca ti.
feeble [fi:bl] adj. Yu
If someone is feeble, they are small or weak.
- The boy was too feeble to carry the object very far.
Nu mt ngi no yu t, h cn nh hay yu ui.
- Cu b qu yu mang vt i xa.
feed [fi:d] v. nui nng
To feed is to give food.
- Mother feeds my baby brother everyday.
nui nng l cung cp thc n.
- M nui em trai ca ti hng ngy.
feedback [fi:dbk] n. thng tin phn hi
Feedback is comments to a person about how they are doing something.
- I asked my boss for feedback on my work.
Thng tin phn hi l kin vi mt ngi v cch h ang lm mt ci g .
- Ti hi ng ch thng tin phn hi v cng vic ca ti.
fellow [felou] n. Bn, ng nghip
A fellow is someone who shares a job or quality with someone else.
- All of my fellow patients at the hospital have also complained about the food.
Bn, ng nghip l ngi chia s cng vic v cht lng vi ngi khc.
- Tt c cc bnh nhn cng cha tr ti bnh vin cng phn nn v thc n.
feminine [femnin] adj. N tnh
If something is feminine, then it has qualities that are commonly related to women.
- Many of the older people thought his long hair made him look too feminine.
Nu c iu g l n tnh, tc l n c nhng phm cht m thng lin quan n ph n.
- Nhiu ngi trong s nhng ngi ln tui ngh rng mi tc di ca anh ta lm anh ta trng qu
n tnh.
fence [fens] n. hng ro
A fence is a structure around a house or field.
- The farmer put up a fence so that no one could walk on her field.
hng ro l cu trc xung quanh mt ngi nh hoc lnh vc.
- Ngi nng dn t mt hng ro khng ai c th i b trn cnh ng ca mnh.
fend [fend] v. ui, xua i
To fend off something means to push it away and avoid it.
- Dave spent all night fending off bugs instead of sleeping.
ui mt ci g c ngha l y n i v trnh n.
- Dave dnh c m ui b thay v ng.
ferry [feri] n. ph
A ferry is a boat that carries passengers over short distances.
- The ferry took the people across the lake.
ph l mt chic thuyn ch hnh khch i mt khong cch ngn.
- ph ch ngi i qua h.
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fertile [f:rtl] adj. mu m
If land is fertile, it is able to produce good crops and plants.
- The farm er grew many vegetables in the fertile soil.
Nu t mu m, n c th cho ra cc loi cy trng v thc vt tt.
- Cc trang tri trng nhiu rau trong t mu m.
festive [festiv] adj. l hi
When something is festive, it is happy and related to a party or celebration.
- Deans favorite part of Christmas is the festive clothing that people wear.
Khi mt ci g l l hi, l nim vui v lin quan n mt ba tic hoc l k nim.
- Phn yu thch ca Dean trong l Ging sinh l qun o l hi m mi ngi mc.
fever [fi:vr] n. St
A fever is a high body temperature that people get when they are sick.
- Lydia had a high fever so she didnt go to school.
St l nhit c th cao m con ngi mc phi khi h b bnh.
- Lydia b st cao v vy c y khng i hc.
fiction [fikn] n. tc phm h cu
Fiction is a story that is not true.
-I enjoy reading works of fiction because they are very entertaining.
tc phm h cu l mt cu chuyn khng phi l s tht.
- Ti thch c tc phm h cu, v chng rt th v.
fictitious [fiktis] adj. h cu
When something is fictitious, it is made up and not real.
- The author said that the characters in her book were completely fictitious.
Khi ci g l h cu, n c to ra v khng c tht.
- Tc gi ni rng cc nhn vt trong cun sch ca mnh l hon ton h cu.
field [fi:id] n Cnh ng
A field is a big area of land.
- The field of flowers looked so pretty.
Cnh ng l mt khu vc t rng ln.
- cnh ng hoa trng rt p
fiery [fairi] adj. bc la
If something is fiery, it is burning strongly.
- The fiery blaze burned all night long.
Nu mt ci g bc la, n l t chy mnh m.
- Ngn la bc la t chy c m.
filth [fil] n. rc ri
Filth is a large amount of dirt or dirty things that disgust you.
- There was tons of filth and trash on the shore of the river.
Rc ri l mt lng ln bi bn v nhng th gh tm.
- C hng tn rc ri v thng rc trn b sng.
final [fainl] adj. cui cng
If something is final, it is the last part.
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- In the final part of the film, the man and the woman got married.
Nu c iu g l cui cng, n l phn cui cng.
- Trong phn cui cng ca b phim, ngi n ng v ngi ph n kt hn.
finally [fainli] adv. Cui cng
If something happens finally, it happens after a longtime or at the end.
- He finally crossed the finish line after five hours of running.
Nu c iu g xy ra cui cng, n s xy ra sau mt thi gian di hoc cui.
- Cui cng anh cng vt qua ch sau nm gi chy.
finance [finns] v. ti tr
To finance someone or something means to provide money for them.
- The government financed the scientists experiments with new weapons.
ti tr cho mt ai hoc mt ci g c ngha l cung cp tin cho h.
- Chnh ph ti tr cho th nghim ca nh khoa hc vi v kh mi.
firm [f:rm] adj. vng chc
When something is firm, it is solid but not too hard.
-He sleeps better on a firm bed.
Khi mt ci g l vng chc, n l rn nhng khng qu cng
- ng ng ngon hn trn mt chic ging vng chc.
firsthand [f:rsthnd] adj.
trc tip
If something is firsthand, then it is from an original source.
- If you want firsthand knowledge, ask someone who saw it.
Nu mt ci g trc tip, n n t mt ngun gc.
- Nu bn mun bit kin thc trc tip, hy hi mt ngi nhn thy n.
fist [fist] n. nm tay
A fist is a hand with fingers bent in toward the palm.
- The bully made a fist and threatened to hit the small boy.
nm tay l mt bn tay vi nhng ngn tay un cong v pha lng bn tay.
- Cc k bt nt nm tay v e da s nh cu b nh.
fit [fit] v. Va
If something fits, it is small enough or the right size to go there.
- The colorful eggs fit into the box.
Nu mt ci g va, n nh hoc kch thc ph hp .
- Nhng qu trng y mu sc va vi vi hp.
fix [fiks] v. sa cha
To fix something is to make it work.
- My dad has many tools to help him fix broken things.
sa cha mt ci g l lm cho n hot ng.
- B ti c nhiu cng c gip ng sa cha nhng th b hng.
flag [flg] n. l c
A flag is a piece of colored cloth that represents something.
- Our country has a beautiful flag.
l c l mt mnh vi mu i din cho mt ci g .
- t nc chng ti c mt l c p.
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flammable [flmbl] adj. d chy
If something is flammable, then it is able to catch on fire.
- Be careful with that blanket near the candle. It is extremely flammable.
Nu c ci g d chy, sau n c th bt la.
- Hy cn thn vi ci chn gn ngn nn. N rt d chy.
flap [flp] v. p, v
To flap means to move quickly up and down or from side to side.
- The tiny bird flapped its wings and ate from the flowers.
p, v c ngha l di chuyn nhanh chng ln xung hoc t bn ny sang bn kia.
- Con chim nho nh v nh hai cnh v n hoa.
flashlight [fllait] n n pin.
A flashlight is a small electric light that you carry in your hand.
- We took a flashlight when we went camping.
n pin l nh sng in nh m bn mang theo trong tay ca bn.
- Chng ti chiu n pin khi chng ti i cm tri.
flat [flt] adj. phng
Flat describes something that is level and smooth with no curved parts
- My parents bought a new flat screen TV over the weekend
Phng m t ci g mc v trn tru khng c b phn cong
- Cha m ti mua mt TV mn hnh phng mi cui tun trc
flatter [fltr] v. tng bc
To flatter people means to praise them in an effort to please them.
- He was just flattering me when he said that my new dress looked gorgeous.
Tng bc ngi c ngha l ca ngi h trong mt n lc lm hi lng h.
- Anh ta ch tng bc ti khi ni rng chic vy mi ca ti nhn tuyt p.
Flavor [fleivr] v. hng v
A flavor is the taste of food or drinks.
- The flavor of the ice cream was very good.
hng v l hng v ca thc n, thc ung.
- hng v ca kem rt thm ngon.
flaw [fl:] n. l hng
A flaw is a mistake in something that causes it to be less effective or correct.
- We discovered a major flaw in the metal chain.
l hng l mt sai lm trong mt ci g m lm cho n t hiu qu hoc chnh xc.
- Chng ti pht hin ra mt l hng ln trong chui kim loi.
fleet [fli:t] n. Phi i
A fleet is a group of ships.
- The fleet of ships spent a few days at the dock.
Phi i l mt nhm cc tu.
- phi i tu dnh mt vi ngy ti bn tu.
flesh [fle] n. Tht
Flesh is the skin, muscle and fat on your body.
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- The zebras flesh has black and white stripes.
Tht l da, c v cht bo trn c th ca bn.
- Tht nga vn c sc en v trng.
flexible [fleksbl] adj. linh hot
If something is flexible, then it can bend easily without breaking.
- The tree branch was so flexible it could be bent into a circle and not break.
mt ci g linh hot, sau n c th un cong d dng m khng hng
- nhnh cy rt linh hot n c th c un cong thnh mt vng trn v khng gy
flight [flait] n. chuyn bay
A flight is an act of flying, often in an airplane.
- The airplane made a flight around the world.
chuyn bay l hnh ng bay, thng l trong mt chic my bay.
- Chic my bay thc hin chuyn bay vng quanh th gii.
flint [flint] n. la
Flint is a hard stone that people used to make weapons for hunting.
- There are a lot of flint tools in the museum.
la l hn cng m mi ngi s dng lm v kh sn bn.
- C rt nhiu cng c la trong bo tng.
flip [flip] V. n
To flip means to press a switch quickly to turn it on or off.
- To turn on the lights, just flip this switch.
n l nhn nt i mt cch nhanh chng bt hoc tt.
- bt n, ch cn n nt ny.
float [flout] v. Ni
To float is to move on top of water without sinking.
- The boys toy boat floated in the pool.
Ni l di chuyn trn nc m khng b chm.
- Thuyn chi ca cu b ni trong h bi.
flock [flak] n. By
A flock is a group of animals, such as birds, sheep or goats.
- There was one black sheep in the entire flock.
by l mt nhm cc loi ng vt, chng hn nh chim, cu hoc d.
- C mt con cu en trong ton b n.
flood [fld] n. Lt
A flood is an event in which water covers an area which is usually dry.
-After three days of rain, there was a flood in the city.
l lt l khi nc trn y mt khu vc ni m thng kh ro.
- Sau ba ngy ma, c mt trn lt trong thnh ph.
flow [flou] v. Chy
To flow is to move easily and continuously in one direction.
- The water flowed over the rocks and into the lake.
Chy l di chuyn d dng v lin tc theo mt hng.
- Nc chy qua nhng tng v thnh h.
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flu [flu:] n. cm
The flu is a type of sickness that makes you feel weak or your body hurt.
- Since he had the flu, he felt miserable.
Bnh cm l mt loi bnh m lm cho bn cm thy mt mi hoc au c th
- K t khi b cm, anh cm thy khn kh.
fluctuate [flktueit] v. Bin ng
To fluctuate means to rise and fall in number or amount.
- Prices for gasoline have been fluctuating all month.
Bin ng l tng v gim s lng
- Gi xng bin ng c thng nay.
fluent [flu:nt] adj. thng tho
If someone is fluent in a language, then they are able to speak it very well.
- She was so fluent in German that youd have thought she was from Germany.
Nu ai thng tho mt ngn ng, h c th ni n rt tt.
- C y rt thng tho ting c n ni m bn ngh c y n t c.
fluid [flu:id] adj. uyn chuyn
If something is fluid, it is smooth and moves gracefully.
- Boris was a famous ballet dancer because people admired his fluid movements.
Nu mt ci g uyn chuyn, n nh nhng v di chuyn mt cch duyn dng.
- Boris l mt v cng ba l ni ting bi v mi ngi ngng m chuyn ng uyn chuyn ca
anh ta.
fluorescent [fluresnt] adj. hunh quang
If something is fluorescent, it is such a bright color that it seems to give off light.
- She highlighted the key words in the document with a fluorescent yellow pen.
Nu mt ci g hunh quang, l mt mu sc ti sng v c v nh cho ra nh sng.
- c y nhn mnh cc t kha trong cc ti liu vi mt cy bt mu vng hunh quang.
flush [fl] v. gin ra
To flush means the face becomes red due to heat, illness, or emotion.
- After the long race, the runners face was flushed.
gin ra c ngha l khun mt tr nn do nhit, bnh tt, hoc cm xc.
- Sau khi cuc ua di, khun mt ca ngi chy ua gin ra.
focus [fouks] v. Tp trung
To focus on something is to think about it and pay attention to it.
- My mom always helps me to focus on my school work.
Tp trung vo mt ci g l suy ngh v n v ch n n.
- M ti lun lun gip ti tp trung vo vic hc trng ca ti.
foe [fou] n. k th
A foe is an enemy or opponent.
- It was hard to believe that anyone could be his foe.
k th l i th.
- Tht kh tin rng bt c ai c th l k th ca mnh.
fog [f(:)g] n. sng m
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Fog is a thick cloud that is near the ground or water.
- I did not want to drive in the thick fog.
Sng m l mt m my dy gn mt t hoc nc.
- Ti khng mun li xe trong sng m dy c.
fold [fould] v. Gp
To fold is to bend something like paper or cloth so that it takes up less space.
- I folded the paper and put it in my pocket.
Gp l un cong mt ci g nh giy hoc vi n chim t khng gian.
- Ti gp mnh giy li v t n trong ti ca ti.
folk [fouk] n. Ngi thn
Folk are common or average people.
- I ve invited all the folks from our street to a gathering at my place.
Ngi thn l nhng ngi thn thuc
- Ti mi tt c ngi thn khu ph tp hp ch ti.
folklore [fouklr] n. Vn ha dn gian
Folklore is the collection of beliefs and stories of a culture.
- Indias folklore has stories written in long poems about great warriors.
Vn ha dn gian l tp hp nim tin v nhng cu chuyn v mt nn vn ha.
- Vn hc dn gian ca n c cu chuyn c vit trong bi th di v chin binh v i.
follow [falou] v. Theo sau
To follow means to go behind someone and go where they go.
- The little boy followed his mother home.
Theo sau l i ra pha sau mt ai v i theo h.
- Cu b theo m v nh.
fond [fand] adj. thch
When someone is fond of something, they like it.
- I am very fond of chocolate cake.
Khi mt ngi no thch mt ci g , h thch n.
- Ti rt thch bnh s c la.
Fool [fu:l] n. k ngc
A fool is someone who makes unwise choices.
- The girl was a fool for playing too close to the water.
Mt k ngc l ngi a ra nhng s la chn khng khn ngoan.
- C gi l mt k ngc khi chi qu gn vi nc.
forage [f:rid] v. Tm thc n
To forage means to look around for food.
- Many animals hide food in the fall since little can be foraged in winter.
Tm thc n c ngha l nhn xung quanh v tm n
- Nhiu loi ng vt ct thc n vo ma thu t loi tm thy vo ma ng.
forbid [f:rbid] v. Cm
To forbid is to tell someone they cannot do something.
- My father forbids watching TV while were eating dinner.
Cm l ni vi ai h khng th lm iu g .
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- Cha ti cm xem TV trong khi chng ti ang n ba ti.
force [f:rs] n. sc mnh
Force is a persons strength or power.
-He used all his force to try and open the door.
sc mnh l sc khe ca mt ngi hoc nng lng ca ngi .
- ng s dng tt c sc mnh ca mnh th v m ca.
fore [f:r] n. pha trc
The fore of something is the front part of it.
- The teachers desk is at the fore of the classroom.
pha trc ca mt ci g l phn pha trc ca n.
- Bn ca gio vin pha trc ca lp hc.
forecast [f:rkst] n. D bo
A forecast is an idea about what the weather will be like in the future.
- The forecast says that it will rain all week.
d bo l tng v thi tit s nh th no trong tng lai.
- D bo ni rng tri s ma c tun.
forefinger [f:rfigr] n. ngn tr
The forefinger is the finger between one s thumb and middle finger.
- He shouted, There it is! and pointed with his forefinger.
ngn tr l ngn tay gia ngn tay ci v ngn gia.
- Ht ln:" N y ri! "V ch bng ngn tr.
foreign [f(:)rin] adj. nc ngoi
If something is foreign, it is from a different country.
- Mexican food is a popular foreign food.
Nu mt ci g thuc nc ngoi, n n t mt quc gia khc.
- thc phm Mexico l mt thc phm ph bin nc ngoi.
foresee [f:rsi:] v. Lng trc
To foresee something is to know about it before it happens.
- The teacher didnt foresee any problems with her large class.
Lng trc c iu g l bit v n trc khi n xy ra.
- Gio vin khng thy trc bt k vn g vi lp hc ln ca c.
forest [f(:)rist] n. khu rng
A forest is a place with lots of trees and animals.
- I love togo walking in the forest.
khu rng l ni c nhiu cy ci v ng vt.
- Ti thch i b trong rng.
forever [frev:r] adv. mi mi
If something lasts forever, it means it lasts for all time.
- The young couple promised that they would love each other forever.
Nu mt ci g ko di mi mi, c ngha l n ko di n mi v sau.
- Cc cp v chng tr ha rng h s yu nhau mi mi.
forge [f:rd] v. rn gia
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To forge is to make or produce, especially with difficulty .
- Stacy and Heather forged their friendship when they were teenagers.
Rn luyn l thc hin hoc sn xut, c bit l kh khn.
- Stacy v Heather rn gia tnh bn ca h khi h cn l thanh thiu nin.
forgive [f:rgiv] v. tha th
To forgive someone is to stop being angry with them.
- Sandra forgave Peter after he said he was sorry.
tha th cho mt ngi no l dng tc gin vi h.
- Sandra tha th cho Peter sau khi anh ni rng anh xin li.
formal [f:rml] adj. trang trng
If something is formal, it is done in an official way.
-It was a formal dinner, so we wore our best clothes.
Nu ci g l trang trng, n c thc hin mt cch chnh thc.
- l ba n ti trang trng, v vy chng ti mc b qun o p nht.
formation [f:rmein] n. hnh thnh
A formation is the way that something is made.
- The formation of ice happens when water freezes.
Hnh thnh l cch m mt ci g c thc hin.
- S hnh thnh ca bng xy ra khi nc ng bng.
former [f:rm:r] adj. C
Former describes something that used to be but is not any more.
- The hotel, a former castle, was built over 200 years ago.
C m t mt ci g c s dng nhng khng cn na.
- Khch sn, mt lu i c, c xy dng hn 200 nm trc.
formula [f:rmjl] n. cng thc
A formula is a set mathematical way or method of solving a problem.
- I learned a new formula that may help us with our problem.
cng thc l cch gii ton hc hoc phng php gii quyt vn .
- Ti hc c mt cng thc mi c th gip chng ti gii quyt vn .
fort [f:rt] n. pho i
A fort is a small building that is specially built to defend an area from attack.
- When the army arrived, they built a big fort on the top of the hill.
pho i l mt ta nh nh c xy dng c bit bo v mt khu vc b tn cng.
- Khi qun i n, h xy dng mt pho i ln trn nh i.
fortunate [f:rtnit] adj. may mn
If you are fortunate, you are lucky.
- I was fortunate to get a seat.
Nu bn may mn, bn l ngi gp may
- Ti may mn c c mt ch ngi.
fortune [f:rtn] n. gp may
When someone has good fortune, it means they have luck.
- I have good fortune when I play cards.
Khi mt ngi no gp may, n c ngha l h c may mn.
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- Ti gp may khi ti chi bi.
forthcoming [f:rekmi] adj. sp ti
If something is forthcoming, then it is about to happen in the future.
- Some economists predicted that the forthcoming world economy would be severe.
Nu c iu g sp ti,tc l n sp xy ra trong tng lai.
- Mt s nh kinh t d on rng nn kinh t th gii sp ti s kh khn.
forward [f:rw:rd] adv. pha trc
If you move forward, you move in the direction in front of you.
- When he saw his mother, the baby crawled forward to her.
Nu bn di chuyn v pha trc, bn di chuyn theo hng trc mt bn.
- Khi nhn thy m, em b b v pha trc n vi m.
fossil [fasl] n. ha thch
A fossil is the hard remains of a prehistoric animal or plant.
- The expert arranged the fossils to build the skeleton of the dinosaur.
ha thch l phn cn li ca ng vt thi tin s hay thc vt.
- Cc chuyn gia sp xp ha thch xy dng b xng ca loi khng long.
Foster [f(:)str] v. nui dng
To foster a feeling or a skill means to help it develop.
- She helped foster a sense of calm in the little boy.
nui dng mt cm gic hay mt k nng c ngha l gip n pht trin.
- C y gip nui dng mt cm gic bnh yn trong cu b.
foul [faul] adj. Hi
If something is foul, then it is not pleasant or enjoyable.
- He wouldnt let his dog drink from the water because it had a foul smell.
Nu mt ci g hi, n khng c mi d chu hay th v.
- Anh s khng cho con ch ca mnh ung nc bi v n c mi hi.
found [faund] v. thnh lp
To found means to bring something into existence.
- The pastor founded his church in the countryside.
Thnh lp l khin mt ci g hin hu.
- Mc s thnh lp nh th ca ng nng thn.
found [faund] v. Sng lp
To found a company or organization means to start it.
- The pilgrim s founded one of the first colonies in the United States.
Sng lp mt cng ty hoc t chc c ngha l bt u n.
- Cc khch hnh hng sng lp mt trong nhng thuc a u tin ti Hoa K.
Foundation [faundein] n. T chc ti tr
A foundation is a group that provides money for research.
T chc ti tr l mt nhm cung cp tin chovic nghin cu.
fracture [frkt:r] n. gy
A fracture is a crack or break in something.
- Dont stand on that leg because there is a fracture. It might get worse.
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gy l mt vt nt hoc ph v mt ci g.
- ng ng ln trn chn bi v n b gy. N c th s ti t hn.
fragment [frgmnt] n. mnh
A fragment is a small part of something.
- After the light broke, there were fragments of glass to clean up.
mnh l mt phn nh ca mt ci g .
- Sau khi n b v, c nhiu mnh v knh cn dn sch.
fragrant [fragrnt] adj thm
When something is fragrant, it has a pleasant smell.
- The girl picked delicious berries and fragrant flowers.
Khi mt ci g c mi thm, n c mi d chu.
- C gi chn qu ngon v hoa thm.
fragile [frdl] adj. d v
When people or things are fragile, they are not strong and can be damaged easily.
- The fragile glassware was carefully packed into boxes.
Khi con ngi hoc vt d v, h khng mnh m v c th b h hng d dng.
- Sn phm thy tinh d v c ng gi cn thn vo hp.
frame [freim] n. Khung
A frame is a border for a picture or mirror.
- I have to get a frame for my friends picture.
Khung l vin ca mt bc tranh hoc gng.
- Ti phi c c mt khung cho tm hnh ca bn ti.
framework [freimw:rk] n. khun kh
A framework is a set of rules or ideas that people use to solve problems.
- His ideas fit into the framework of a successful business plan.
khun kh l b quy tc hay tng m mi ngi s dng gii quyt vn .
- tng ca ng ph hp vi khun kh ca mt k hoch kinh doanh thnh cng.
frank [frk] adj. thng thn
If you are frank, you are being very honest.
- The teacher had a frank discussion with her students.
Nu bn thng thn, bn rt trung thc.
- Gio vin c mt cuc tho lun thng thn vi hc sinh ca mnh.
frantic [frntik] adj. in cung
If people or things are frantic, they behave in a wild way because they are frightened
- The cat became frantic when I tried to give it a bath.
Nu mi ngi hoc s vt in cung, h hnh x mt cch bn nng bi v h ang s hi
- con mo in cung khi ti c gng tm cho n.
fraud [fr:d] n. Gian ln
Fraud is the crime of gaining money by lying or by tricking people.
- Experts say that credit card fraud increases around the holidays.
Gian ln l ti ly tin bng cch ni di hay bng cch la ngi dn.
- Cc chuyn gia ni rng gian ln th tn dng gia tng vo nhng ngy ngh.
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freeway [fri:wei] n. ng cao tc
A freeway is a road with no stops where cars travel at high speeds.
- Once you g et on the freeway, it only takes an hour to drive to my parents farm.
ng cao tc l mt con ng khng c im dng v xe i tc cao.
- Khi bn i trn ng cao tc, ch mt mt gi li xe n trang tri ca b m ti.
freeze [fri:z] v. ng bng
To freeze is to become very cold.
- If you dont wear your coat in winter, you will freeze.
ng bng l tr nn rt lnh.
- Nu bn khng mc o khoc vo ma ng, bn s ng bng.
Freight [freit] n. Vn chuyn hng ha
Freight is a set of items carried on a train, boat, or airplane.
- Trade ships only carried valuable freight like silk and spices.
Vn chuyn hng ha l mang, chuyn hng trn mt chuyn tu, thuyn, hoc my bay.
- Tu thng mi ch thc hin vn chuyn hng ha nh la v gia v.
frequency [fri:kwnsi] n. Tn s
The frequency of something is the number of times that it happens.
- The frequency of rainstorms is very high, especially during the spring.
Tn s ca mt ci g l s ln m n s xy ra.
- Tn s ca ma bo l rt cao, c bit l trong ma xun.
frequent [fri:.kwnt] adj. thng xuyn
If something is frequent, then it happens or is done often.
- While Dad was sick, the doctor made frequent visits to his house.
Nu mt ci g thng xuyn, n s xy ra hoc c thc hin thng xuyn.
- Trong khi cha b bnh, cc bc s thng xuyn n thm ngi nh ca ng y.
frequently [fri:kwntli] adv. thng xuyn
When something happens frequently, it happens often.
- We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week.
Khi mt ci g xy ra thng xuyn, n thng xy ra.
- Chng ti thng xuyn gp g, hoc u tun hoc cui trong tun.
fresh [fre] adj. ti
If something is fresh, it is new.
- I just bought these oranges. They are very fresh.
Nu mt ci g ti mi, n l mi.
- Ti va mua cam. n rt ti.
friendly [frendli] adj. thn thin
Friendly is behaving in a pleasant, kind way toward someone.
- The friendly animals came up to the girl.
Thn thin l hnh x theo mt cch d chu i vi mt ai .
- Cc loi ng vt thn thin tin n gn c gi.
friendship [frendip] n. tnh bn
Friendship is the relationship between people who are friends.
- Michael and Lisa have a very strong friendship with each other.
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Tnh bn l mi quan h gia nhng ngi bn.
- Michael v Lisa c mt tnh bn gn b vi nhau.
fright [frait] n. S hi
Fright is the feeling of being scared.
-She was filled with fright.
S hi l cm gic s st.
- c y y s hi.
frigid [fridid] adj. lnh lo
When something is frigid, it is extremely cold.
- We decided not to go on the hike because the weather was too frigid.
Khi ci g lnh lo , n v cng lnh.
- Chng ti quyt nh khng i leo ni v thi tit qu lnh.
fro [frou] adv. di chuyn qua li
If something moves to and fro, it moves backward and forward or side to side.
- Her long hair went to and fro as she swung on the swing.
Nu mt ci g di chuyn qua li, n di chuyn v pha trc hoc pha sau v hai bn.
- Mi tc di ca c i qua li khi c ong a trn xch u.
frontier [frntf:r] n. bin gii
A frontier is a border between two regions or countries.
- A fence was built along the frontier where the river curved.
bin gii l ranh gii gia hai khu vc hoc quc gia.
- Mt hng ro c xy dng dc theo bin gii, ni con sng un cong.
frustrate [frstreit] v. Lm tht bi
To frustrate is to prevent someone from fulfilling their desire.
-The machine frustrated me because I could not fix it.
Lm tht bi l khng cho ngi khc thc hin mong mun ca h.
- ci my lm ti tht vng v ti khng th sa cha n.
fuel [fju:l] n. Nhin liu
Fuel is something that creates heat or energy.
-Heat is the fuel that comes from fire.
Nhin liu l ci g to ra nhit hoc nng lng.
- Nhit l nhin liu n t la.
fulfill [fulfil] v . Thc hin
To fulfill something means to achieve or finish it.
- The professor did not fulfill his promise not to miss a single class.
Thc hin mt ci g c ngha l t c hoc hon thnh n.
- thy gio khng thc hin li ha ca mnh l khng b l lp hc duy nht.
fume [fju:m] n. khi
Fumes are unhealthy smoke and gases that are made by fires or chemicals.
- The engine put unpleasant, black fumes into the air.
Khi l khi khng tt cho sc khe v cc loi kh pht ra bi ha hon hoc ha cht.
- ng c khng hot ng, khi en ta vo khng kh.
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function [fkn] n. Chc nng
The function of something is what it does.
- The function of a flashlight is to help you see in the dark.
Chc nng ca mt ci g l nhng g n lm.
- Chc nng ca n pin l gip bn nhn thy trong bng ti.
fund [fnd] n. Qu
A fund is an amount of money that people have.
- We all put money into our clubs fund.
Qu l mt s tin m mi ngi c.
- Tt c chng ta b tin vo qu cu lc b ca chng ti.
fundamental [fndmentl] adj. C bn
If something is fundamental, it is a basic part of something.
- The fundamental rules of basketball are easy.
Nu c iu g l c bn, n l mt phn c bn ca mt ci g .
- Cc quy tc c bn ca bng r l d dng.
funeral [fju:nrl] n. m tang
A funeral is a ceremony that takes place after a person dies.
- They had a funeral for the soldier who died during the war.
tang l l mt bui l din ra sau khi mt ngi cht.
- H t chc mt m tang cho ngi lnh hy sinh trong chin tranh.
funnel [fnl] n. Phu
A funnel is an object with a wide top and a narrow bottom for pouring liquids.
- The worker used a funnel when he poured the oil into the engine.
Phu l dng c c mt u rng v y hp c cht lng.
- Nhn vin s dng phu du vo ng c.
furious [fjuris] adj. gin d
If you are furious, you are extremely angry.
- My father was furious when he read my bad school report.
Nu bn gin d, bn ang v cng tc gin.
- Cha ti rt tc gin khi ng c kt qu ti ca ti trng .
furnace [f:rnis] n. l
A furnace is a place where heat is made.
- Mr. Jones came to fix the furnace.
l l ni to nhit.
- ng Jones n sa cha l.
furnish [f:rni] v. Trang b
To furnish means to put furniture in a house or room.
- Most homes are furnished with tables, chairs, and beds.
Trang b l t ni tht trong nh hoc phng.
- Hu ht cc ngi nh c trang b bn, gh v ging.
furniture [f:rnit:r] n. ni tht
Furniture is the things used in a house such as tables and chairs.
-His living room only had a few simple pieces of furniture.
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ni tht l nhng th c s dng trong mt ngi nh nh bn gh.
- Phng khch ca ng ch c mt vi ni tht n gin.
further [f:r:r] adj. Xa hn
Further is used to say something is from a distance or time.
- The escalator is further along than I thought.
Xa hn c s dng ni iu g t mt khong cch hay thi gian.
- Thang cun xa hn ti ngh.
fuss [fs] n. s n o, s om sm
A fuss is excited or annoyed behavior that is not useful in any way.
- The child made an awful fuss because she didnt want to go to bed.
S om sm, ku ca l hnh vi kch thch hoc kh chu m khng h c ch
- a tr to ra ting om sm khng khip v n khng mun i ng.
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gain [gein] v. thu c
If you gain something, you get more of it.
Nu bn ginh c iu g , th bn nhn c nhiu hn th.
- I gained some weight over the summer.
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galaxy [glksi] n.
A galaxy is any extremely large collection of star systems.
- Our solar system is located in the outer area of our galaxy.
garage [gra:d] n : ga-ra
A garage is the part of a house where people put their cars.
- My car does not get dirty because I keep it in the garage.
Xe ca ti khng b bn v ti trong ga-ra
garbage [ga:rbid] n.: rc
Garbage is waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.
- The boy cleaned up the garbage around his house.
Thng b dn rc xung quanh ngi nh ca n
garment [ga:rmnt] n: vi vc ,qun o
A garment is a piece of clothing.
- The business man had all of his garments cleaned before the important meeting.
Ngi thng nhn git sch ht qun o trc bui hp quan trng
gasp [gsp] v.: th gp
To gasp means to make a noise by quickly breathing in when surprised.
- John always gasps when watching a scary movie.
John lun lun th gp mi khi xem phim kinh d
gate [geit] n.: cng
A gate is a type of door. Gates are usually made of metal or wood.
- We want to put up a wooden gate around our house.
Chng ti mun dng mt cnh cng g quanh nh
gather [gr] v.: t tp, thu lm
To gather is to collect several things usually from different places.
- Sam gathered some flowers for his mother.
Sam thu lm mt t hoa tng m
Gazette [gezet] n.: bo
A gazette is a newspaper.
- Alice wants to write for a gazette when shes older.
Alice mun vit bo khi c y gi
generate [dnreit] v.: to ra
To generate something means to cause it to develop or begin.
- The mayor promised to generate new jobs and programs to help the poor.
Th trng ha s to ra nhiu cng vic mi v chng trnh h tr ngi ngho
Generation [denrein ] n.: th h
A generation is a group of people who live at the same time.
-My grandparents are from a different generation than me.
ng b ca ti t mt th h khc ti
generous [denrs] adj.: ho phng
When someone is generous, they like to give things to people.
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- The generous man donated several new computers to our school.
Ngi n ng ho phng quyn gp mt vi ci my tnh mi cho trng ca chng ti
genetic [dinetik] adj.: thuc v gien
If something is genetic, it is related to the genes in ones body.
- The color of ones eyes is genetic.
Mu mt ph thuc vo gien
genius [di:njs] n.: thin ti
A genius is a very smart person.
- Since she was a genius, she easily passed all of her school exams.
V l 1 thin ti nn c y d dng vt qua tt c cc k thi.
genome [di:noum] n.: h gien
A genome is the collection of all the genes in a living thing.
- Understanding the human genome may help cure many diseases.
Hiu v h thng gien c th gip cha nhiu bnh
genre [a:nr] n.: th loi
A genre is a type of literature, art, or music characterized by its style.
- She is considered a master in the comedy genre.
C y c coi l s ph trong th loi hi kch
gentle [denti] adj.: lch lm
Someone who is gentle is kind and calm.
- He is very gentle with the baby.
Anh ta rt lch s vi tr con
gentleman [cdentlmn] n.: qu ng
A gentleman is a nice man.
- My grandfather is a kind and helpful gentleman.
ng ti l mt qu ng tt bng v hay gip ngi khc
genuine [denjuinl adj.: tht
When something is genuine, it is true or real.
- After the painting was determined to be genuine, it so ld for a million dollars.
Sau khi bc ha c xc minh l tht, n c bn vi gi 1 triu
geography [di:agrfi] n.a l
Geography is the study of where things are.
- I had to draw a map for geography class.
Ti phi v bn cho tit hc a l
geology [di:aldi] n.: a cht
Geology is the study of the Earths natural structures and how they change.
- Because he studied geology, he knew how the mountains were formed.
Bi v hc a cht, anh ta bit ni c hnh thnh nh th no.
gestu re [destr] n.: c ch
A gesture is a movement of the hands or body.
- My teacher makes a lot of gestures when she speaks.
Gio vin ca ti lm rt nhiu ng tc khi ni
ghost [goust] n.: ma
A ghost is the spirit of a dead person.
-Many people are afraid of ghosts.
Nhiu ngi s ma
glacial [gleil] adj.: bng
When something is glacial, it relates to large masses of ice that move slowly.
- Penguins thrive in the glacial regions of Antarctica.
Chim cnh ct sng nhng vng bng ca Nam Cc
glacier [gleir] n.: tng bng
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A glacier is a large piece of ice that moves very slowly.
- The North Pole is covered by a huge glacier.
Cc bc c bao ph bi tng bng ln
glad [gld] adj.: vui
If you are glad, you are happy.
- I am glad you came to my party.
Ti rt vui v cc bn n ba tic ny
glide [glaid] v.: lt
To glide means to fly on extended wings with little or no effort.
- When the wind is blowing, birds can glide easily through the sky.
Khi gi thi, chim c th bay d dng hn trn bu tri
glimpse [glimps] *: nhn thong qua
To glimpse something is to see it for a short time.
- She glimpsed outside the window as the plane was about to land.
C y nhn thong qua ca s khi m my bay chun b h cnh
global [gloubl] adj.: ton cu
If something is global, it happens all around the world.
- Pollution is a global problem.
nhim l vn ton cu
globe [gloub] n.: a cu
The globe refers to the Earth.
- Water covers most of the globe.
Nc bao ph ton b a cu
gloom [glu:m] n.: u m
Gloom is a state of being almost completely dark.
- In the gloom of the morning, it was difficult to see the boat on the lake.
Vo bui sng u m th ny, tht kh nhn thy thuyn trn h
glove [glv] n.: gng tay
A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your fingers and hand.
- When it gets cold, I always put on a pair of gloves.
Mi khi tri lnh, ti thng eo gng tay
goal [goul] n.: mc ch
A goal is something you work toward.
- Her goal was to become a doctor.
Mc ch ca c y l tr thnh 1 bc s
goods [gudz] n.: hng ha
Goods are anything that can be bought or sold.
- Shoes, hats, dresses and purses were the goods she wanted to buy.
Giy, m, qun o, v l hng ha c y mun mua
gorgeous [g:rds] adj.: duyn dng
When something is gorgeous, it is very pleasing and attractive.
- The girl picked out a gorgeous dress to wear to the dance.
C gi ly ra 1 chic o tht p mc vo bui nhy
gossip [gasip] n.: n i
Gossip is information that might be untrue but is still discussed anyway.
- The friends exchanged gossip about the people they knew in school.
m bn ang bn tn v nhng ngi m h bit trng
gourmet [gurmei] adj.: sang chnh
If food is gourmet, then it is nicer and more expensive than regular food.
- In order to get a gourmet meal, you have to eat at an expensive restaurant.
n mt ba sang chnh, bn phi n mt nh hng t tin
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govern [gvrn] v.: cai tr
To govern is to control the public business of a country, state, or city.
-The United States is governed from the White House.
Nc m c cai tr bi nh trng
grab [grb] v.: chp ly
To grab is to take a hold of someone or something suddenly.
- I grabbed a pear from the tree.
Ti chp c 1 qu l t trn cy
grace [greis] n.: duyn dng
Grace is a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed and attractive way.
- The ballerina dance with grace.
V cng ba l nhy duyn dng
gracious [greis] adj.: tt bng
If someone is gracious, then they are kind and helpful to those who need it.
- The operator was gracious enough to help me find his number.
Tng i tt bng gip ti tm s ca anh y
grade [greid] n.: im
A grade is a score or mark given to someones work.
- I managed to get good grades on my report card.
Ti c t im cao.
gradual [grdul] adj.: dn dn
When something is gradual, it happens slowly.
-Children learn to read at a gradual pace. They do not learn right away.
Tr con hc c vi tc chm. Chng khng hc nhanh c.
graduate [grdueit] v.: tt nghip
To graduate from a school means to complete and pass all courses of study there.
- At the end of the spring, my friends and I will graduate from high school.
Cui ma thu bn ti v ti s tt nghip trng cp 3.
graffiti [grf:iti:] n.: hnh 3d
Graffiti is words or drawings in public places.
- The wall was covered with colorful graffiti.
Bc tng c v y hnh 3d
gram [grein] n.: ng cc
Grain is food crops such as wheat, corn, rice or oats.
- The farmer planted two fields of grain this year.
Ngi nng dn trng 2 cnh ng ng cc vo nm nay
grand [grnd] adj.: to ln, v i
When something is grand, it is big and liked by people.
-The grand mountain rose high into the sky.
Ngn ni ln m thng ln tri cao
granite [grnit] n.: granit
Granite is a very hard type of rock that is often black or pink.
- The kitchen counter was made of granite.
Quy bp c lm bng granit
grant [grnt] v: thng
To grant something is to allow someone to have it.
- The teacher granted us a break after studying hard all day.
Gio vin thng cho chng ti 1 gi ngh gii sao sau khi hc vt v c ngy
grapefruit [greipfru :t] n.: bi
A grapefruit is a fruit similar to an orange, but bigger and not as sweet.
- Would you like a grapefruit with your breakfast?
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grasp [grsp] v.: bt ly, chp ly
To grasp something means to hold it.
- He grasped the bag of money tightly.
Anh ta m ci ti tin tht cht
grass [grs] n.: c
Grass is the green leaves that cover the ground.
- The grass looked so soft and green.
Bi c trng tht mm v xanh
grateful [greitfl] adj.: bit n
When you are grateful for something, you are happy that it happened.
- The girls were grateful to have a chance to spend time with their grandfather.
C gi tht bit n v c c thi gian cng vi ng.
gratify [grtfai] v.: lm hi lng
To gratify someone means to please them.
- Bonnie was gratified after receiving her gift from her parents.
B rt hi lng sau khi nhn c qu t b m
gratitude [grttju:d] n.lng bit n
Gratitude is a feeling of being thankful.
- The kids showed Aunt Tess much gratitude for visiting them.
L tr thc s bit n A T khi n thm chng
grave [greiv] n.: m
A grave is the place where a dead person is buried.
- We visit our grandfathers grave each year.
Chng ti thm m ng mi nm
gravel [grvl] n.: si
Gravel is a combination of small stones mixed with sand.
- The ground around the swing set was covered with gravel.
Mnh t xung quanh b xch u c bao ph bi si
gravity [grvti] n.: trng lc
Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth.
- There is no gravity in space.
Trong v tr khng c trng lc
grease [gri:s] n.: du trn
Grease is an oily substance put on moving parts, so they work smoothly.
- When I was done working on the car, I had grease all over my hands.
Sa xong xe tay ti y du m
greenhouse [gri:nhaus] n.: nh knh
A greenhouse is a small glass building that is used to grow plants.
- Ne have a small greenhouse in our backyard where we grow plants.
Chng ti xy mt nh knh nh sn sau trng cy
greet [gri:t] v.: cho
To greet someone means to meet and welcome them.
- When my friend came over, I greeted him at the door.
Khi bn n thm, ti cho anh ta ca
grid [grid] n. Li
A grid is a pattern of squares with numbers and letters to find places on a map.
- We located our town using the grid.
Chng ti xc nh th trn s dng mng li.
grin [grin] v.: ci ngoc ming
To grin means to smile broadly.
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- That joke makes me grin every time I hear it.
Tr a lm ti ci ngoc ming mi ln nghe thy n.
grind [graind] v. Nghin
To grind something means to break it into very small pieces or powder.
- She wanted to grind the beans, so she could brew some coffee.
C y mun nghin u c th pha c ph
grip [grip] v.: nm
To grip something is to hold it very tightly.
- I was scared, so I gripped my older sisters hand.
Ti s qu nn nm cht tay ch gi ca ti
gripe [graip] v.: cn nhn
To gripe means to complain constantly.
- Lawrence always gripes when he has to do chores.
L lun lun cn nhn mi xkhi phi lm vic nh
gross [grous] adj.: kinh khng
If something is gross, then it is disgusting.
- The food was so gross that the dog couldnt eat it without feeling sick.
Thc n tht l tm nn con ch khng th n m k b m
ground [graund] n. Mt t
The ground is the top part of the Earth that we walk on.
- The ground under our feet was dry and brown.
Mt t di chn chng ta kh v nu
grove [grouv] n.lm cy
A grove is a small group of trees.
- All the trees in this grove are apple trees.
Tt c cy y u l cy to
growl [graul] v. Gm g
To growl means to make a deep, angry sound.
- The dog started to growl at the man walking by.
Con ch bt u gm g khi ngi n ng i ngang qua
grueling [gru:li] adj.kh
When something is grueling, it is very hard to do.
- The climber faced the grueling task of reaching the top of the steep mountain.
Ngi leo ni i mt vi vic phi ln ti nh ca ngn ni dc
grumble [grmbl] v.: phn nn
To grumble means to complain.
- He grumbled about having to work late on Friday.
Anh ta phn nn v vic phi lm mun vo th 6
guarantee [grnti:] v.m bo
To guarantee means to know something will happen.
- I guarantee that the sun will come up in the morning.
Ti m bo mt tri s mc vo sng mai
guard [ga:rd] v.bo v
To guard something is to taken care of iy.
- The police officer will guard us from any harm.
Cnh st s bo v chng ta khi b hi
guardian [ga:rdin] n.ngi bo v
A guardian is someone who protects somebody or something.
- The librarians are the guardians of the books.
Ngi th vin l ngi bo v nhng quyn sch
guide [gaid] n.: hng dn
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A guide is someone who shows you where to go.
- We followed a guide at the park.
Chng ti i theo ngi hng dn cng vin
guideline [gaidlain] n.lut hng dn
A guideline is a rule about how to do something.
- Before they began the project, the teacher gave them some guidelines.
Trc khi h bt u d n, gio vin a chng ti mt s hng dn
Guilty [gilti] adj.: c ti
If people feel guilty, they feel bad for what they did.
- I felt guilty for taking my sisters cookies.
ti thy c ti v n bnh ca ch ti
Gulf [glf] n.: khong cch
A gulf is a gap between people who do not understand each other.
- There has been a gulf between James and Tony since their parents died.
C mt khong cch gia J v T k t khi b m h cht
guts [gts] n.rut
The guts are all the organs inside a person or animal.
- The doctor can tell you every process th at happens in ones guts.
Bc s c th k vi bn mi qu trnh xy ra trong rut ca bn
Guy [gai] n.g
A guy is an informal way to call a man.
- The guy at the flower shop was really helpful today.
G ca hng hoa tht s gip rt nhiu ngy hn
gymnasium [dimneizim] n.phng tp
A gymnasium is a building with equipment that you can use to get exercise.
- When I go to the gymnasium, I use the treadmill for 20 minutes.
Khi n phng tp, ti s dng my chy b trong 20 pht
giant [daint] adj.: khng l
When people or things are giant, they are very big.
- The giant truck got in my way
Ci xe ti khng l chn ng ti
gift [gift] n. qu
A gift is something you give someone.
-Dave received many gifts for Christmas.
D nhn c nhiu qu trong dp ging sinh
gigantic [daigntik] adj. To ln
If something is gigantic, then it is extremely large.
- Some dinosaurs were so gigantic that they were the size of buildings.
Khng long ln bng cc ta nh
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habit [hbit] n. : thi quen
A habit is a thing that you do often. : Mt thi quen l mt vic bn thng lm.
- Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.
- Ht thuc l mt thi quen xu m n c th ly i tnh mng ca bn.
habitat [hbtt] n. : mi trng sng
A habitat is the natural home of animals or plants : Mt mi trng sng c xem nh ngi nh t
nhin ca ng vt hoc thc vt.
- Frogs are often found in a wet habitat, such as near a lake, river, or pond.
- ch thng c tm thy trong mt mi trng sng m t, chng hn nh gn mt h nc,
sng, hoc ao.
habitual [hbitjul] adj : thi quen, thng xuyn, quen thuc.
When something is habitual, it is a behavior that a person usually does or has.
Khi mt ci g c gi l thi quen, l mt hnh vi m mt ngi thng thc hin.
- The man was a habitual liar who was incapable of being honest with the police.
- Anh ta l mt k chuyn la o v khng c kh nng thnh tht vi cnh st
hack [hk] v.cht, chia nh
To hack something means to cut it into uneven pieces.
Cht mt th g c ngha l ct n ra nhng mnh khng u
- My uncle used the ax to hack the tree into many logs.
- Ch ti s dng ru cht cy thnh nhiu khc
hallmark [h:lma:rk] n. Du hin, im ni bt
A hallmark is a unique characteristic of something.
Mt du hiu l mt c tnh c o ca mt ci g .
- Different types of pasta and tomato sauces are hallmarks of Italian food.
- Cc loi m ng v nc st c chua l im ni bt ca m thc .
halt [h:lt] V.
Dng, ngn chn
To halt is to stop moving. - tm ngng tc l dng chuyn ng
- The criminal halted when he saw the police coming.
- Cc i tng vi phm dng li khi nhn thy cnh st ti.
handbook [hndbuk] n. S tay
A handbook is an item that gives specific information or instructions.
Mt cun s tay l mt ti liu m cung cp thng tin hoc hng dn c th.
- If you look at the handbook, it will tell you which wires to connect to the TV.
- Nu bn nhn vo cun s tay, n s cho bn bit dy kt ni vi TV.
Handle [haendl] n. Tay cm
A handle is the part of an object people hold while using it.
Mt tay cm l mt phn ca mt vt m ngi gi khi s dng.
-The pot is very hot. So pick it up by the handle.
- Ni rt nng. V vy, hy b n ln bng tay cm.
handy [hndi] adj. Tin dng
If something is handy, it is useful. Nu iu g c cho l tin dng, n rt hu ch.
- An eraser is handy if you make a lot of mistakes.
- Mt cc ty rt c ch nu bn b nhiu li sai.
hang [h] v.treo
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To hang something is to keep it above the ground.
treo mt ci g c ngha l gi n ln trn mt t.
- I drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.
- ti v mt bc hnh v gia nh ti, v m ti treo n trn tng.
happen [hpn] v. Tnh c, bt ng
If someone happens to do something, they do it by chance.
Nu mt ai bt ng lm mt ci g , h lm iu mt cch tnh c
- I happened to meet some new friends at school today.
-Ti tnh c gp mt s ngi bn mi trng ngy hm nay.
harass [hrs] v. quy ri
To harass someone means to annoy or trouble them.
quy ri ai c ngha l lm phin hoc gy rc ri cho h.
- The children harassed their mother because they wanted her attention.
- Nhng a tr quy nhiu m ca h, v h mun s ch ca b y.
hardly [ha:rdli] adv.
hu nh khng
something hardly happens, it almost does not happen at all.
Nu mt ci g c cho l kh xy ra, n hu nh khng xy ra
- I hardly saw the concert since I had to leave early.
- Ti hu nh khng xem bui ha nhc v ti phi v sm.
hardy [ha:rdi] adj. Khe mnh
If a person or plant is hardy, it is strong and can live though difficult conditions.
Nu mt ngi hoc mt thc vt c cho l khe mnh, c ngha n mnh m v c th sng mc
d iu kin kh khn.
- The farmer is a hardy man and doesnt mind working outside.
- Ngi nng dn l nhng ngi cn c,do dai v khng ngi lm vic ngoi tri
harm [ha:rm] n. hi
Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something.
Tc hi l lm tn thng hoc cc vn gy ra cho mt ai hoc mt ci g .
-A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.
- Mt thanh st nng c th gy ra thit hi ln nu bn khng cn thn.
harmonize [ha:rmnaiz] v.
hi ha
To harmonize means to make different things go well together.
Hi ha l vic lm nhng iu khc nhau tt cng nhau.
- The sweet and sour flavors of the dish harmonized well and tasted great.
- Cc hng v chua ngt ca mn n hi ha v cng rt hp dn.
harness [ha:rnis] v. khai thc
To harness something means to control and use it, usually to make energy.
khai thc mt ci g c ngha l kim sot v s dng n, thng l to ra nng lng.
- The sails harness the wind in order to move.
- Nhng cnh bum khai thc gi di chuyn.
harsh [ha:r] adj. khc nghit
When something is harsh, it is very unpleasant.
Khi ci g c cho l khc nghit, n s rt kh chu.
- The desert can be a very harsh environment.
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- Sa mc c th c coi l mt mi trng rt khc nghit.
haste [heist] n. vi vng
Haste is speed in movement or action.
Vi vng l tc di chuyn hay hnh ng.
- In order to get to the meeting in time, he proceeds with haste.
- c c cuc hp ng thi gian, ng tin hnh vi s vi vng.
hatred [heitrid] n. hn th
Hatred is a strong feeling of not liking someone or something.
Th hn l cm gic rt khng thch mt ai hoc mt ci g .
- I have a hatred for the taste of medicine.
- Ti c mt lng cm th i vi mi v ca thuc.
haunt [h:nt] v. m nh
To haunt is to cause problems or negative thoughts over a long period of time.
m nh gy ra vn xu hoc suy ngh tiu cc trong mt thi gian di.
- His thoughts about his scary dream haunted him for weeks.
- ngh v gic m ng s m nh anh ta trong nhiu tun.
hay [hei] n. Tm C kh
Hay is dry grass used to feed animals or used as a covering.
Tm c l c kh dng nui ng vt hoc s dng nh mt lp ph.
- I need to buy some more hay for the horse to sleep on.
- Ti cn phi mua thm mt s c kh cho nga ng.
hazard [hzrd] n. gy nguy him
A hazard is something that could be dangerous to a persons health or safety.
Mt mi nguy him l ci g c th gy nguy him cho sc khe hoc s an ton ca mt ngi.
- Smoking cigarettes poses many health hazards.
- Ht thuc l gy ra nhiu mi nguy him cho sc khe.
headquarters [hedkw:rtrz] n. tr s chnh
A headquarters is a building where the bosses of a company work.
Mt tr s chnh l ta nh ni cc ng ch ca mt cng ty lm vic.
- He drove the long route to headquarters because it was a nice day.
- ng li xe ng di n tr s v hm nay tht p.
Heal [hi:l] n.cha lnh
To heal means to make a part of the body healthy again after injury.
cha lnh c ngha l lm cho mt phn ca c th khe mnh tr li sau chn thng.
- After my broken arm heals, I can play baseball again.
- Sau khi cnh tay b gy ca ti c cha khi, ti c th chi bng chy tr li.
heap [hi:p] n.
ng
A heap of things is a large pile of them.
Mt ng l mt lng ln ci g .
- After the building was torn down, all that was left was a heap of bricks.
- Sau khi ta nh b ph b, tt c nhng g cn li l mt ng gch.
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hearty [ha:rti] adj. thn mt
If someone or something is hearty, then they are loud and happy.
Nu ai hay ci g gi l thn mt, h thy ln lao v hnh phc.
- The grandmother ended her story with a hearty laugh that pleased her grandchild
- Cc b kt thc cu chuyn ca mnh vi mt n ci thn mt m lng a chu ca mnh
heaven [hevn] n. Thin ng
Heaven is the place that some people believe people go when they die.
Thin ng l ni m mt s ngi tin rng mi ngi n khi h cht.
- When I die, I hope that I go to heaven.
- Khi ti cht, ti hy vng rng ti i n thin ng.
hectare [hektr] n. ha
A hectare is a unit of measure equal to 10, 000 square meters.
Mt ha l mt n v o lng bng 10, 000 mt vung.
- His family farm covered many hectares.
- Trang tri gia nh ca ng bao gm nhiu ha.
heed [hi:d] v. ch
To heed something means to obey or follow it.
Ch n mt ci g c ngha l chp hnh hoc theo n.
- You should heed the advice on the sign and not drive so fast.
- Bn nn ch n du hiu hng dn v khng li xe qu nhanh.
Height [hait] n chiu cao
Height is how tall someone or something is.
Chiu cao l di ca 1 ngi hay 1 vt no
- My height is 168 centimeters.
Ti cao 1m68cm
heighten [haitn] v. nng cao
To heighten an emotion means to increase the intensity of it.
nng cao mt cm xc c ngha l tng cng ca n.
- The pleasant music heightened their enjoyment of the wonderful dinner.
- m nhc d chu nng cao s hng th ca h trong nhng ba n ti tuyt vi.
heir [r] n. ngi tha k
An heir is a person who receives money or property of someone who dies.
Mt ngi tha k l ngi nhn tin hoc ti sn ca ngi cht.
- The princess was the heir to the king and queens throne.
- Cng cha l ngi tha k ngai vng vua v n hong ca.
hemisphere [hemisfir] n. bn cu
A hemisphere is one half of the earth.
Mt bn cu l mt na ca tri t.
- In the northern hemisphere, the weather is usually warmest in July and August.
- bn cu bc, thi tit thng l nng nht trong thng By v thng Tm.
hence [hens] adv. Do
If something happens hence, then it happens as a result of something.
Nu c iu g v mt ci g m xy ra , n s xy ra nh l h qu.
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- John forgot the key. Hence, we couldnt open the door.
- John qun cha kha. Do , chng ti khng th m ca.
hereditary [hiredteri] adj.
di truyn
If something is hereditary, it is a trait passed onto children from their parents.
Nu mt ci g gi l di truyn, n l mt c im ca tr em c truyn t cha m.
- The hereditary disease affected three generations of children.
- Cc bnh di truyn nh hng ba th h ca tr em.
heredity [hiredti] n. di truyn
Heredity is the process of passing on features from parents to children.
Yu t di truyn l qu trnh i vo cc tnh nng t cha m n con ci.
- The boys face is similar to his fathers because of heredity.
- Khun mt ca cu b ging nh cha ca mnh v di truyn.
hermit [h:rmit] n. n s
A hermit is one who lives alone and does not spend time with others.
Mt n s l ngi sng mt mnh v khng dnh nhiu thi gian vi nhng ngi khc.
- The hermit lived a simple life in a small cave in the forest.
- Cc n s sng mt cuc sng n gin trong mt hang ng nh trong rng.
hero [hi:rou] n. anh hng
A hero is a brave person who does things to help others.
Mt anh hng l ngi dng cm lm nhng vic gip ngi khc.
- To children, the man in the blue and red costume was a real hero.
i vi tr em, ngi n ng trong b trang phc mu xanh v mu l mt anh hng thc s.
hesitant [heztnt] adj. do d
If someone is hesitant, then they are not sure or slow in acting or speaking.
Nu mt ngi no l do d, sau h khng chc chn hoc chm hnh ng hay ni.
- Though he knew the answer, he was hesitant to say it because he might be wrong.
- Mc d anh bit cu tr li, anh do d ni iu bi v a y c th l sai.
hidden [hidn] adj. n
Hidden means to be not easily noticed or too hard to find.
n c ngha l khng d dng nhn thy hay qu kh tm.
- The hidden camera recorded everything in the parking lot.
- Cc my quay b mt ghi li tt c mi th bi u xe.
hide [haid] v.trn
To hide is to try not to let others see you.
Trn c ngha l c gng khng cho ngi khc nhn thy bn
- The other children will hide while you count to 100
Nhng a tr khc s trn khi bn m ti 100
highlands [hailnd] n.
vng cao nguyn
The highlands are high areas of land, usually with mountains.
Cao Nguyn l vng cao ca t, thng l vi ni.
- The man had a small home in the highlands.
- Ngi n ng c mt cn nh nh vng cao nguyn.
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highlight [hailait] v. ni bt
To highlight something means to mark it with a color so that it is easy to see
lm ni bt mt ci g c ngha l nh du n vi mt mu n rt d dng xem
- I read my vocabulary list and highlighted the most difficult words.
- Ti c danh sch t vng ca ti v nh du cc t kh khn nht.
hike [haik] v.i pht
To hike means to walk in the mountains or forest.
i pht c ngha l i b quanh rng, ni
- I always bring plenty of equipment with me when I hike.
- Ti lun lun mang li nhiu thit b vi ti khi ti i pht
hill [hil] n. i
A hill is a round area of land. It is higher than the land around it.
Mt ngn i l mt vng t. N l cao hn so vi vng t xung quanh n.
hint [hint] n. du hiu
A hint is information that suggests something will happen or is true.
Cht du vt l thng tin cho thy mt ci g s xy ra hoc l s tht.
- I quietly passed on a hint to my sister about the test.
- Ti hon ton vt qua gi ca ch ti v cuc th nghim.
Hire [hair] v. Thu
To hire someone is to pay them money to work for you.
Thu mt ai l phi tr tin cho h lm vic cho bn.
- We hired a man to paint our house.
- Chng ti thu mt ngi n ng v ngi nh ca chng ti.
hitchhike [hithaik] v. i nh xe
To hitchhike means to travel by asking for rides from passing vehicles.
i nh xe ngha l i li bng vic i nh ngi khc
- She didnt have a car, so she hitchhiked several miles to her brothers home.
- C y khng c mt chic xe, v vy c i nh xe mt vi dm v nh anh trai mnh
hole [houl] n. l hng
A hole is an opening in something.
Mt l hng l vic m ra mt ci g
- The man was going to jump into the hole in the ice.
- Ngi n ng s nhy vo l hng trong bng.
homogeneous [houmdi:nis] adj. ng nht
If something is homogeneous, it is made up of things which are all the same.
Nu mt ci g l ng nht, n c to thnh t nhng iu m tt c u ging nhau.
- All of the houses on Victors block were boring and homogenous.
- Tt c cc ngi nh trn khi Victor l nhm chn v ng nht.
hone [houn] v. rn luyn
To hone something is to improve it and make it very good.
rn luyn mt ci g l ci thin n v lm cho n rt tt.
- Lisa honed her chess skills by hours and hours of practice.
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- Lisa rn luyn k nng c vua ca mnh bng gi v gi thc hnh.
honesty [anisti] n. trung thc
Honesty means the quality of being truthful or honest.
Trung thc c ngha l mc ca ang ni tht hay thnh tht.
- A courtroom should be a place of honesty.
- Mt phng x n phi l mt ni ca s trung thc.
honor [anr] v. tn trng
When you honor people or things, you show respect for them.
Khi bn tn trng ngi hay s vt, bn t lng tn knh vi h.
-I honor myscience teacher by working hard in class.
- Ti tn trng gio vin khoa hc ca mnh bng cch lm vic chm ch trong lp hc.
hood [hud] n. m trm
A hood is part o f a coat that goes over your head.
M trm l mt phn o che u bn.
- She put on her hood to keep her head warm.
- C y i m trm ca mnh ln gi cho u m p.
hoop [h u:p ] n. vng
A hoop is a ring that is made of plastic, metal, or wood.
vng l mt chic nhn c lm bng nha, kim loi, hoc g.
- The boys tried to toss the ball through the basketball hoop.
- Cc chng trai c gng nm bng qua vng bng r.
horizon [hraizn] n. chn tri
The horizon is where the sky looks like it meets the ground.
ng chn tri l ni m bu tri c v nh n chm mt t.
- The sun clipped below the horizon .
- Mt tri b ct di ng chn tri
horizontal [h:rzantl] adj. ngang
When something is horizontal, it is flat and level with the ground.
Khi mt ci g nm ngang, n bng phng v ngang vi mt t.
- The Russian flag has three horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red.
- L c Nga c ba sc ngang mu trng, xanh dng v .
horn [h:rn] n. ci
A horn is a device that makes a loud noise.
ci l mt thit b m lm cho mt ting ng ln
- The boy honked his horn while he rode his bicycle past the house.
Cu b bm ci ca mnh trong khi cu ta i xe p ca mnh qua nh.
horrified [h:rfaid] adj. kinh hong
If you are horrified, you are very shocked and feel upset.
Nu bn ang kinh hong, c ngha bn ang rt sc v cm thy kh chu.
- I was horrified when I read about the old lady who was attacked.
- Ti s hi khi ti c v nhng ph n ln tui ngi b tn cng.
horrifying [h:rfai] adj. kinh hi
If something is horrifying, it is frightening and very unpleasant.
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Nu c iu g l kinh hi, n l ng s v rt kh chu.
- There was a horrifying car accident today.
- C mt tai nn xe hi kinh hi ngy hm nay.
hospitable [haspitbl] adj. mn khch
If someone is hospitable, they are friendly to strangers.
Nu mt ngi no l hiu khch, h rt thn thin vi ngi l.
- At dinner, Dad was very hospitable to my friends.
- Ti ba n ti, b t ra rt mn khch vi bn b ca ti
hospitality [haspitlti] n. hiu khch
Hospitality is friendly behavior and entertainment given to guests or strangers.
Hiu khch hnh vi thn thin v vui chi gii tr cho khch hay ngi l.
- The travelers were amazed a t the hospitality given them by the hotels staff.
- Cc du khch ngc nhin trc s hiu khch cho h bi i ng nhn vin ca khch sn.
hostile [hastil] adj. khng thn thin
If someone is hostile, they are angry and unfriendly.
Nu ai thy th nghch h tc gin v khng thn thin
- We were happy to move away from our hostile neighbor.
- Chng ti rt vui khi di chuyn ra khi hng xm khng thn thin ca chng ti.
hound [haund] n. Ch sn
A hound is a type of dog that is often used for racing or hunting.
Mt con ch sn l mt loi ch thng c s dng cho cuc ua hoc sn bn.
- The men took their hounds with them when they went on the hunting trip.
- Nhng ngi n ng dn con ch sn ca h i cng khi h i sn.
household [haushould] n. h gia nh
A household is all the people who live in one house.
Mt h gia nh l tt c nhng ngi sng trong mt ngi nh.
- Our household is made up of my father, my mother and me.
- Gia nh ca chng ti bao gm cha ti, m ti v ti.
housekeeping [hauski:pi] n. dch v dn phng
Housekeeping is the maintenance of a house or an establishment like a hotel.
Dch v dn phng l vic duy tr mt ngi nh hay mt c s nh mt khch sn.
- Housekeeping is not much fun, but it has to be done.
- Dch v dn phng khng phi l nhiu nim vui, nhng n phi c thc hin
however [hauevr] adv. Tuy nhin
However means despite or not being influenced by something.
Tuy nhin c ngha l mc d hoc khng b nh hng bi mt ci g .
- She is a great cook. However, she never had professional lessons.
- C y l mt u bp tuyt vi. Tuy nhin, c khng bao gi c nhng bi hc chuyn nghip.
huge [hju:d] adj. ln
If something is huge, it is very big.
- At work, my father drives a huge truck.
- ni lm vic, cha ti li mt chic xe ti ln.
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hull [hl] n. thn
The hull of a boat or tank is the main body of it.
Thn tu ca mt tu hoc xe tng l c quan chnh ca n.
- After the wreck at sea, the ships hull was the last part to sink.
- Sau khi chm xung bin, thn tu l phn cui cng chm.
hum [hm] v. Ngn nga
To hum means to make a low, continuous noise.
Ngn nga c ngha l thc hin mt ting n lin tc, thp
- The man hummed his favorite song.
Ngi n ng ngn nga bi ht yu thch ca mnh
humane [hju:mein] adj. nhn vn
If something is humane, then it is good and kind.
Nu mt ci g mang tnh nhn vn, th n c ngha l tt v tt bng.
- Helping build homes for poor people is very humane.
- Gip xy nh cho ngi ngho l rt nhn vn.
humanitarian [hju:mntrin] adj. Nhn o
If something is humanitarian, it is connected to helping peoples lives.
Nu c iu g l nhn o, n c kt ni gip cuc sng con ngi.
- After the flood, several humanitarian organizations offered help.
- Sau l lt, mt s t chc nhn o ngh gip .
humanities [hju:mntiz] n. nhn vn
Humanities are subjects which analyze human ideas, such as history and literature.
Ngnh nhn vn l i tng trong phn tch nhng tng ca con ngi, chng hn nh lch s
v vn hc.
- Jennifer has always been more interested in humanities than science.
- Jennifer lun lun l quan tm nhiu hn ti ngnh nhn vn hn l khoa hc.
humble [hmbl] adj. Khim tn
People who are humble do not believe that they are better than other people.
Nhng ngi khim tn khng tin rng h l gii hn so vi nhng ngi khc.
- Even though Bob is the smartest boy in his class, he is humble.
- Mc d Bob l cu b thng minh nht trong lp hc ca mnh, nhng cu y rt khim tn
humid [hju:mid] adj. m t
When it is humid, there is a lot of water in the air.
Khi thi tit m t, s c nhiu nc trong khng kh
- It is very humid inside of a sauna.
- khng kh bn trong mt phng tm hi rt m t
humiliate [hju:milieit] v. lm nhc
To humiliate someone means to make them feel ashamed and embarrassed.
Lm nhc mt ngi no c ngha l lm cho h cm thy xu h v bi ri.
- I was humiliated when I tripped and fell down in front o f the whole school.
- Ti b s nhc khi ti vp v ng xung trc ton trng.
hunt [hnt] v. i sn
To hunt is to look for or search for an animal to kill.
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i sn l tm hoc tm kim mt con vt git.
- Long ago, people hunted with bows and arrows.
- trc y rt lu, ngi i sn vi cung v mi tn.
hunger [hngr] n. i
Hunger is the feeling that you get when you need to eat.
i l cm gic m bn c c khi bn cn phi n.
-After playing all day long, he was filled with hunger.
- Sau khi chi c ngy, a y cm thy rt i.
hurricane [h:rkein] n. bo
A hurricane is a bad storm that happens over the ocean.
Bo l mt cn gi mnh xu xy ra trn i dng.
-The wind from the hurricane bent the palm tree.
- Gi t cn bo un cong cy c.
Hurry [h:ri] v. Nhanh, gp
To hurry is to do something quickly.
Gp gp l lm vic g nhanh chng
hurt [h:rt] v. au
To hurt is to do something that makes you feel pain.
Lm tn thng l lm mt ci g m lm cho bn cm thy au n.
- She hurt her leg falling down the stairs.
- C au chn khi b ng xung cu thang.
Hut [ht] tp lu
A hut is a house made of wood, grass, or mud that has only one or two rooms.
Mt tp lu l mt ngi nh lm bng g, c, hoc bn m ch c mt hoc hai
- We all went into the hut to sleep.
- tt c chng ta i vo tp lu ng.
hybrid [haibrid] n. Lai tp, hn hp
A hybrid is a mixture of different things or styles.
Lai tp l s trn ln ca nhng phong cch khc nhau
- In Greek mythology, a centaur is a hybrid of a man and a horse.
- Trong thn thoi Hy Lp, mt nhn m l kt qu lai ca mt ngi n ng v mt con nga.
Hydrogen [haidrdn] n.
Hydro
Hydrogen is a gas that has no taste, color, or smell.
Hydro l mt cht kh m khng c hng v, mu sc, hoc mi.
- Balloons filled with hydrogen can easily float away if you arent careful.
- qu bng y hydro c th d dng bay ra xa nu bn khng cn thn.
hygiene [haidi:n] n. V sinh
Hygiene is the conditions or methods needed for health and cleanliness.
V sinh l iu kin hoc cc phng php cn thit cho sc khe v s sch s
- People who brush their teeth at least twice a day are practicing good hygiene.
- Nhng ngi nh rng t nht hai ln mt ngy c ngha h ang v sinh tt
hygienic [haidinik] adj. v sinh
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If something is hygienic, then it is clean and unlikely to cause disease.
Nu mt ci g l hp v sinh, c ngha n c sch s v khng c kh nng gy bnh.
- My sister works very hard to keep her entire home as hygienic as possible.
- Em gi ti lm vic rt chm ch gi ton b nh mt cch v sinh nht c th
hymn [him ] n.
bi thnh ca
A hymn is a religious song that often praises a god.
Mt bi thnh ca l mt bi ht tn gio thng ca ngi thng .
- The book was filled with hymns that the worshippers sang.
- Cun sch y ry nhng bi thnh ca m nhng ngi tn th ht.
hypothesis [haipasis] n. gi thuyt
A hypothesis is an idea for something that has not been proved yet.
Mt gi thuyt l mt tng cho mt ci g m cha c chng minh
- The teacher did an experiment to prove whether his hypothesis was right.
- Gio vin lm mt th nghim chng minh cho d gi thuyt ca ng ng.
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ideal [aidi:l] adj. l tng, kh d
If something is ideal, it is the best that it can possibly be.
Tt nht c th c
- This house is an ideal place for my family. It has everything we need.
Cn nh ny l mt ni l tng cho gia nh ca ti. N l tt c nhng g chng ti cn
identical [aidentikl] adj. y ht nhau, ging ht
To be identical is to be the same as someone or something else.
Ging vi mt ai , mt ci g
- James and John are identical twins.
James v John l cp sinh i ging nhau nh c
identify [aidentfai] v. xc nh, nhn din
To identify something is to be able to name it.
Nhn ra danh tnh mt ci g
- I used the file to identify his name.
Ti s dng d liu nhn din tn ca anh y
idiom [idim] n. thnh ng
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from its words.
Mt thnh ng l mt cm t c nhiu ngha khc nhau bao hm trong ni dung ca cu .
- The idiom when pigs fly means that something will never happen.
Thnh ng nhng con ln bay ngha l mt ci g s khng bao gi xy ra.
idiot [idit] n. ngc
An idiot is a person who is not smart or who has done something silly.
L mt ngi khng thng minh hoc lm nhng iu ng ngn.
- Because he got lost in the forest, the man felt like an idiot.
Bi v b lc trong rng, nn anh ta cm thy mnh nh mt tn ngc.
idlfe [aidl] adj. nhn ri
If you are idle, you are not doing anything.
L khng phi lm bt c vic g.
- She read a book to keep from being idle.
C y c mt quyn sch khin cho mnh khng cm thy nhn ri.
ignorance [ignrns] n. danh t: s thiu hiu bit
Ignorance of something is lack of knowledge about it.
Mt ngi c coi l thiu hiu bit v mt vn nu nh h thiu ht kin thc v n.
- When he failed the test, his ignorance of math was obvious.
B trt bi kim tra r rng l do s thiu hiu bit mn ton ca anh y.
ignorant [ignrnt] adj. tnh t: khng bit
If someone is ignorant about something, they have no knowledge about it.
L khi mt ai khng c kin thc v ci g .
- Im a bit ignorant about his theories. Can you explain them to me?
Ti khng bit v l thuyt ca anh y. Bn gii thch cho ti c ch?
Ignore [ign:r] v. l i, khng n
To ignore something is to act like you do not see or hear it.
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Khi l i mt ci g , bn s hnh ng nh th bn khng thy hoc khng nghe thy n.
-I ignored the message he was making and kept studying.
Ti l i tin nhn ca anh y v tip tc hc bi.
illustrate [ilstreit] v. minh ho
To illustrate is to show something by drawing a picture.
Trnh by mt ci g bng cch v mt bc tranh.
- The executive illustrated the decreasing profits of the company.
Nh qun l minh ho s st gim li nhun ca cng ty.
image [imid] n. hnh nh
The image of something is a picture of it.
L bc tranh, bc hnh ca mt ci g .
- The image of her eye was very clear.
Bc hnh chp mt c y trng rt sc nt.
imagine [imdin] v. tng tng
To imagine something is to think of it in your mind.
Trong tm tr bn suy ngh mt ci g .
-Sally imagined herself winning lots of money.
Sally tng tng mnh chin thng rt nhiu tin.
imitate [imiteit] v. bt chc
To imitate someone is to do exactly what they do.
Lm li chnh xc nhng g mt ngi no lm
- He imitated his favorite superhero by putting on a costume.
Anh y mc mt b trang phc bt chc siu anh hng yu thch ca mnh.
immediate
immediate [im:dit] adj. ngay lp tc
If something is immediate, it happens quickly.
Xy ra rt nhanh chng, ngay sau thi im ni.
- An immediate response came from the pizza place.
Ca hng pizza phn hi ngay lp tc cc yu cu.
immense [imens] adj. mnh mng, rng ln, bao la
If something is immense, it is very large.
L mt ci g rt ln.
- An immense amount of money was needed to buy such a large boat.
mua mt chic thuyn ln nh vy, cn mt s tin rt ln
immigrant [migrnt] n. s nhp c
An immigrant is a person who moves to a different country.
- My parents were immigrants. They came from Poland.
L mt ai chuyn sng ti mt t nc khc
->> Cha m ti l nhng ngi nhp c. H n t Ba Lan.
immoral [im(:)rl] adj. tri o c, i bi
When something or someone is immoral, they are evil or do bad things.
- Stealing money from ones mother is an immoral act.
Mt ai c coi l v o c khi h lm nhng iu xu, t hi.
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->> Trm cp tin t m l mt hnh ng v o c.
immune [imju:n] adj. min dch
When someone is immune to a disease, they cannot be affected by it.
- Children usually get shots to make them immune to certain diseases.
Mt ai c coi l min dch vi bnh tt khi h khng b nh hng bi cn bnh .
->> Tr con thng phi tim phng gip cho c th min dch vi mt s bnh.
impact [impkt] n. s tc ng
An impact is the effect someone or something has on another.
- My grandmother had a great impact on my life.
S nh hng ca mt ai /ci g ln mt ai khc/ci g khc.
->> B ti c nh hng ln ti cuc i ti.
impair [impr] v. lm suy yu, st km, lm h hi, lm hng.
To impair something means to damage it or make it worse.
- Drinking coffee impairs my ability to go to sleep.
Gy thit hi cho mt ci g hoc lm cho n t hn.
->> Ung c ph lm gim kh nng bun ng.
impede [impi.d] v. cn tr, lm tr ngi, ngn cn
To impede something means to keep it from moving or going forward.
- The barrier impeded our ability to get closer to the building.
Gi cho mt ci g khng di chuyn hoc i v pha trc
->> Cc hng ro ngn cn chng ti c th n gn to nh.
impending [impendi] adj. sp xy ra, sp ti.
If something is impending, it is going to happen soon.
- The student was nervous about his impending test.
Mt ci g s xy ra sm trong tng lai.
->> Hc sinh rt lo lng v bi kim tra sp ti ca mnh.
imperative [impertiv] adj. bt buc
When something is imperative, it is extremely important and must be done.
- It was imperative for him to find a job.
Mt ci g v cng quan trng v phi c thc hin.
->> Anh y bt buc phi tm c mt cng vic.
imperial [impiril] adj. c tnh cht lin quan n hong , quc
If something is imperial, then it is of, or related to an empire.
- These old imperia l coins were once used in the Roman Empire.
->> Nhng ng tin mang tnh hong ny tng c s dng cho ch La M
impersonal [imp:rsnl] adj. khng lin quan n ai, khng m ch ring ai, bng qu, v cm.
If something is impersonal, it is not friendly and makes people feel unimportant.
- The boy felt scared on his first day at the big, impersonal high school.
Mt ci g khng thn thin, lm cho mi ngi cm thy khng quan trng
->> Cu b cm thy s hi v ngy u tin ca mnh ti ngi trng ln v v cm.
implement [implment] v. thc hin, tin hnh
To implement something means to ensure that what has been planned is done.
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- The school decided to implement a new teaching strategy.
m bo mt ci g ln k hoch c thc hin
->> Nh trng quyt nh thc hin mt phng thc dy hc mi.
implicate [implkeit] v. lm lin can vo, lm dnh lu vo
To implicate someone is to show that they have done a crime or something bad.
- The man was implicated in the theft at the store.
Th hin ra cho ai thy rng h lm mt vic sai tri hay mt ci g xu.
->> Ngi n ng dnh lu vo hnh vi trm cp ti ca hng.
imply [implai] v. hm , ng , ni bng gi
To imply something is to suggest it without saying it.
- The man implied that he wanted the job, but he didnt say so.
Gi mt ci g gin tip ch khng ni thng ra.
->> Ngi n ng c ng mun nhn cng vic nhng anh ta khng ni ra.
import [imp:rt] v. nhp khu
To import means to bring in a product from another country.
- Foods that have been imported are usually more expensive.
a mt sn phm t mt nc khc v nc ca mnh.
->> Cc loi thc phm c nhp khu thng t hn.
importance [imp :rtns] n. tm quan trng
Importance means the quality or condition of being needed or valued.
- VIPs are people of great importance.
Cht lng hay iu kin cn thit, c gi tr.
->> Nhng nhn vt VIP l nhng ngi rt quan trng
impose [impouz] v. p t
To impose means to interrupt or force your ideas on other people.
- He imposes on his wife every morning by expecting her to make breakfast.
Gy cn tr hoc p ngi khc phi theo kin ca mnh.
->> ng y p t v mi sng phi lm ba sng cho mnh.
impress [impres] v. gy n tng
To impress someone means to make that person proud.
-He was able to im press the girls with his new dance.
Lm cho mt ai cm thy t ho, chong ngp.
->> Anh y c th gy n tng vi cc c gi bng iu nhy mi ca mnh.
impression [im pen] n. n tng
An impression is the way of thinking about someone or something.
- Most peoples first impression of Dr.Giani is that he is mean.
Cch suy ngh v mt ai , mt ci g .
->> n tng u tin ca mi ngi v Dr.Giani rt su sc.
imprint [imprint] n. du n, vt tch
An imprint is an effect or lesson from an experience that is hard to forget.
- The experience of war left an imprint on his mind that troubled him.
Mt hiu ng hay mt s kinh nghim kh c th qun.
->> Nhng vt tch ca chin tranh khin tr no anh y c vn .
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improve [impru:v] v. ci thin
To improve something means to make it better.
- He studied hard to improve his test scores from the previous year.
Lm cho mt ci g tt hn
->> Anh y hc hnh chm ch ci thin im s ca mnh so vi nm trc.
improvise [imprvaiz] v. ng bin
To improvise something is to do it with whatever is available or without planning.
- There was no meat for the pizza, so we improvised with what was in the fridge.
Lm iu g m khng c trong k hoch
->> Khng c tht trong pizza, v vy chng ti ng bin bng cch nu vi nhng g c trong t
lnh.
impulse [impls] n. s thi thc, s thc y
An impulse is a sudden thoughtless urge to do something.
- Because of the scary thoughtless urge to do something.
Mt suy ngh t ngt thc p lm mt ci g .
->> Bi v nhng suy ngh ng s xy n khin cho phi lm vic .
inadvertent [indv:rtnt] adj. v , s sut, thiu cn trng
When an action is inadvertent, it is done without realizing what you are doing.
- She made an inadvertent error when she knocked over the nail polish.
Lm mt vic m khng nhn ra mnh ang lm g
->> C y v ng vo nhng ngn tay cn cha kh sn mng tay.
incentive [insentiv] n. s khuyn khch, s khch l
An incentive is what makes a person want to do something.
- The chance of winning a prize was incentive to get people to play the game.
S ng vin khuyn khch lm cho ngi no mun lm g .
->> Cc c hi chin thng gii thng l mt s khuyn khch mi ngi tham gia chi.
incline [inklain] n. dc, nghing
An incline is a sharp rise in something, especially a hill or mountain.
- This mountain has one of the steepest inclines in the world.
S gia tng nhiu v cao ca mt ci g , c bit l vi i, ni
->> Ngn ni ny l mt trong nhng ngn ni c nghing nhiu nht trn th gii.
include [inklu:d] v. bao gm
To include something means to have it as part of a group.
- Does this meal include a soft drink?
Lm cho mt ci g tr thnh mt phn trong tng th nhm
->> Ba n ny c bao gm nc gii kht khng?
Inclusion [inklu:n] n. s bao gm
Inclusion is the act of including someone or something in a group.
- Her inclusion into the photo club was well received.
Hnh ng ca mt ngi no /ci g lm thnh mt nhm
->> S gia nhp ca c y vo cu lc b nh c n nhn.
inclusive [inklu:siv] adj. bao gm
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If something is inclusive, then it is open to all groups and people in society.
- A more inclusive event would have allowed children to attend.
Rng m vi tt c cc nhm, mi ngi trong mt cng ng.
->> Mt s kin vi phm vi rng hn s cho php tr em tham d
income [inkm ] n. thu nhp
Income is how much money a person or business makes.
- Her company pays her a fairly good income.
L s tin mt ngi hay mt doanh nghip kim c
->> Cng ty ca c y c thu nhp kh tt.
incorporate [ink:rpreit] v. kt hp
To incorporate is to add something to another thing.
- I decided to incorporate a new ingredient into my cake recipe.
Thm mt ci g to thnh mt ci khc
->> Ti quyt nh kt hp cc nguyn liu mi trong chic bnh ca ti.
Increase [inkri:s] v. tng
To increase something is to make it larger or more.
- Theyve increased the price of gas by 15 cents!
Lm cho mt ci g tng ln hoc nhiu hn
->> H tng gi gas ln 15 cents.
incredible [inkredbl] adj. khng th tin c, ng kinh ngc
If someone or something is incredible, it is hard to believe they are true.
- I have an incredible story to tell you about my vacation.
Rt kh mi ngi c th tin c
->> Ti c mt cu chuyn ng kinh ngc k cho cu v k ngh ca ti.
Incredulous [inkredls] adj. hoi nghi
If someone is incredulous about something, they do not believe that it is true.
- She was incredulous that monkeys could ever drive a car.
Khng tin ci g l s tht
->> C y hoi nghi vic con kh c th li mt chic xe t.
indeed [indid] adv. thc s
Indeed means truly or really.
- The birthday party was indeed fun last night.
->> Ba tic sinh nht m qua thc s rt vui
Independent [indipendnt] adj. c lp
If something is independent, it is not controlled by something else.
-She chose to live an independent life in the country.
Khng b kim sot bi ai khc.
->> C y chn sng mt cuc sng c lp.
index [indeks] n. Mc lc
An index is a list of words at the end of a book that gives information.
- If you look in the index, youll find the right page number.
Danh sch cc t cui mt quyn sch nhm cung cp thng tin
->> Nu bn nhn vo cc ch s, bn s tm thy s trang bn phi.
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indicate [indikeit] v. ch ra
To indicate means to show, point or make something clear.
- He pointed to his eyes to indicate where he had hurt himself
Trnh by, khin cho mt ci g tr nn sng t.
->> Anh y ch vo i mt ca mnh l ni anh y t lm au mnh.
indifferent [indfrnt] adj. lnh m, th , h hng, dng dng, bng quan
When someone is indifferent toward something, they have a lack of interest in it
- Lisa is indifferent toward school. She doesnt care what her final grades are.
Khng hng th hay quan tm n ci g .
->> Lisa th i vi trng hc, c y khng thm quan tm n im s cui k.
indigenous [indidns] adj. bn a, bn x
If something is indigenous, it is originally from, or native to, a place.
- Tomatoes are indigenous to the Americas.
Vn thuc v mt ni no
->> C chua c ngun gc t M.
indirect [indirekt] adj. gin tip
If something is indirect, then it is not the easiest or straightest way.
- He chose to take the most indirect route to the coast.
Khng phi l cch d nht hay thng nht
->> Anh y chn i theo con ng quanh co nht i n b bin.
individual [indvidual] n. c nhn
An individual is one person.
- Only one individual could win the bicycle race.
L mt ngi.
->> Ch mt c nhn c th ginh chin thng trong cuc ua xe p
induce [jndju:s] v. gy ra
To induce something means to make it happen.
- Running without good shoes may induce leg pain.
Lm cho mt ci g c xy ra.
->> Chy m khng c i giy tt c th gy ra au chn
industrious [indstris] adj. sing nng
If someone is industrious, they work hard.
- Dennis was very industrious, so he never had problems finding a job.
Cn c, lm vic chm ch.
->> Dennis rt sing nng, v vy anh y khng bao gi lo lng v vic tm mt cng vic.
inevitable [inevitbl] adj. khng th trnh khi
When something is inevitable, it is certain to happen or cannot be avoided.
- It is inevitable that the days will get longer in the summer.
Mt ci g chc chn xy ra hoc khng th trnh c.
->> Mt ngy tr nn di hn trong ma h l khng th trnh khi.
infamous [infms] adj. kht ting, ni ting xu
When someone is infamous, they are well known for something bad.
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- That news channel is infamous for presenting biased information.
Ni ting nhng theo mt hng xu
->> Knh tin tc ni ting xu l ton a ra cc thng tin thin v.
infant [infnt] n. tr s sinh
An infant is a baby.
- The infant cried all night.
->> Tr s sinh khc sut m.
infect [infekt] v. ly nhim
To infect someone means to give them an illness.
- The common cold infects hundreds of millions of people each year.
Lm cho ai b bnh
->> Cm lnh lm hng trm triu ngi dn b ly nhim mi nm
infer [inf:r] v. suy ra
To infer something is to decide it is true based on other information one has.
- By the position of the sun in the sky, she inferred that it was noon.
Quyt nh mt ci g l ng da trn cc thng tin khc m n nu ra.
->> Bi v c mt tri nn c y suy ra l bui tra.
inferior [infirir] adj. km
If something is inferior, it is not as good as something else.
- Cars built a hundred years ago are inferior to ones built today.
Khng tt nh nhng ci khc
->> t c sn xut cch y hng trm nm km hn nhiu so vi nhng chic c sn xut
ngy nay.
infinite [infnit] adj. v hn
If something is infinite, it has no limit or end.
- Many scientists believe that the universe is infinite.
Khng c gii hn hay kt thc
->> Nhiu nh khoa hc tin rng v tr l v hn
inflate [infleit] v. thi phng, bm phng
To inflate something means to fill it up with air.
- I helped him inflate the balloons.
Lm y ci g bng vic cho kh vo
->> Ti gip anh y thi bng bay.
influence [influns] v. nh hng
To influence someone or something is to have an effect over them.
- My friend influenced my decision to attend Terrance University.
C nh hng ln mt ai /ci g .
->> Bn ca ti c nh hng n vic chn trng i hc ca ti.
inform [inf:rm] v. thng bo
To inform someone is to tell them about something.
- I called and informed her about my idea.
Ni vi ai v ci g .
->> Ti gi v thng bo cho c y v tng ca ti.
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informative [inf:rmtiv] adj. mang tnh thng tin
When something is informative, it provides a lot of information.
- The travel guide had a lot of informative facts about the region.
Mt th g cung cp rt nhiu thng tin
->> Hng dn vin du lch c rt nhiu cu chuyn mang tnh thng tin v khu vc
infrastructure [infrstrktr] n. c s h tng
An infrastructure is a collection of services needed to run a society or business.
- Power lines are important parts of a citys infrastructure.
Tp hp cc dch v cn thit cho mt x hi hot ng
->> Dng in l b phn quan trng ca c s h tng thnh ph
initial [inil] adj. ban u
When something is initial, it is the first thing.
- The initial step when writing a paper is to find a good topic.
L th u tin
->> Bc u tin khi vit mt bi vn l tm mt ch tt.
injure [indr] v. lm tn thng
To injure someone means to damage a part of their body.
- The car crash injured two people.
Lm thit hi mt phn thn th ca ai .
->> V tai nn t lm b thng 2 ngi.
injustice [indtis] n. s bt cng
Injustice is a lack of fairness or justice.
- Putting an innocent person in jail is an act of injustice.
Thiu cng bng hoc v l
->> a mt ngi v ti vo t l mt hnh ng bt cng.
inland [inlnd] adv. ni a
If someone goes inland, they travel into the center of a country or land.
- The river curved inland near the campground.
i vo trong trung tm ca mt t nc hay vng t no
->> Dng sng ung quanh bn trong gn khu cm tri
Inn [in] v. khu tr
A n inn is a place where travelers can rest and eat.
- The visitor got a room at the inn.
Mt ni m khch du lch c th ngh li v n ung.
->> Cc khch gh thm tm c mt phng khu tr.
innate [ineit] adj. bm sinh
When something is innate, it is something that one is born with, it is not learned.
- He had the innate desire to please his teachers.
innate [ineit] tnh t: bm sinh
Sinh ra c
->> Anh y c kh nng bm sinh l lm hi lng cc gio vin.
innocence [insns] n. s ngy th
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Innocence is a lack of experience of difficult or complex things in life.
- Everyone who met her found her innocence to be charming.
S thiu kinh nghim v cc vn kh khn hay phc tp trong cuc sng
->> Mi ngi u cho rng s ngy th to nn v quyn r ca c y.
innocent [insnt] adj. v ti
If someone is innocent, they are not guilty of a crime.
- The judge said that the woman was innocent of the crime.
Khng phm ti
->> Thm phn cho rng ngi ph n v ti.
innovation [inouvein] n. s i mi, s cch tn
An innovation is a product or an idea that is new or very original.
- Mrs. Johnson made a great innovation to the companys business plan.
Mt sn phm hay tng mi
->> B Johnson c cch tn tuyt vi cho k hoch kinh doanh ca cng ty.
innovative [inouveitiv] adj. sng to
If something or someone is innovative, they can think in creative ways.
- Since Peter was so innovative, he was chosen to lead the science team.
Ngh theo mt cch sng to
->> V Peter rt sng to nn anh y c la chn dn dt i nghin cu khoa hc.
Input [input] n. u vo
Input is information that is put into a computer.
- Type the input into the computer program.
Thng tin c a vo my tnh c nhn
->> G chng trnh u vo cho my tnh
inseparable [inseprbl] adj. khng th tch ri
If two things are inseparable, they cant be separated.
- Denise and Diana have been inseparable since they first met.
Khng th chia tch
->> Denise v Diana khng th tch ri t khi h gp nhau ln u
insert [ins:rt] v. chn vo, nht vo, t vo
To insert something means to put it in something else.
- The mailman inserted the letter into the mailbox.
t thm mt ci g vo trong mt ci khc.
->> Ngi a th nht bc th vo hm th.
inside [insaid] n. bn trong
Inside means the inner part, space or side of something.
- The inside of the box was empty.
Phn khng gian bn trong, pha bn trong hay bn cnh mt ci g .
->> Bn trong hp trng rng.
insight [insait] n. ci nhn su sc
Insight is a deep and accurate understanding of something.
- The physics textbook gave the student new insight about gravity.
S hiu bit su sc v chnh xc v mt ci g
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->> Sch gio khoa vt l a ra ci nhn mi v lc hp dn.
insist [insist] v. nhn mnh
To insist means to be firm in telling people what to do.
- I insist that you try some of these cookies.
Ni mt cch nhn mnh vi mi ngi cn phi lm g.
->> Ti nhn mnh rng bn nn th mt vi chic bnh xem sao.
insomnia [insomni] n. trng thi mt ng
Insomnia is a condition in which a person has difficulty sleeping.
- Nates insomnia prevented him from getting enough rest.
Tnh trng kh ng
->> Tnh trng mt ng ca Nate lm ng khng c ngh ngi y .
inspect [inspekt] v. kim tra, xem xt
To inspect is to look at something carefully.
- The mechanic inspected our car to see if it had any problems.
Nhn vo mt ci g mt cch cn thn
->> Cc th my kim tra xe ca chng ti xem n c vn g khng.
inspire [inspair] v. truyn cm hng
To inspire means to make a person want to do something.
- I was inspired to write a poem after watching the sunrise.
Lm cho mt ngi mun lm g .
->> Ti c truyn cm hng vit bi th sau khi xem mt tri mc.
instance [instns] n. v d, trng hp
An instance is an example of something.
- I have never experienced an instance of hate. Have you?
V d v mt ci g
->> Ti cha tng tri qua mt trng hp ng ght no, cn bn th sao?
instant [instnt] n. ngay lp tc
An instant is a very short amount of time.
- A microwave oven cooks food in an instant.
Trong thi gian rt ngn
->> L vi sng nu trong thi gian rt ngn
instead [insted] adv. thay v
Instead means in place of.
- He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.
Thay vo
->> Anh y rt ght n c rt thay vo l n kem.
institute [insttju:t] n. Vin
An institute is an organization that is interested in research or teaching.
- I am going to a lecture about ancient Rome at the Historical Institute.
Mt t chc chuyn v nghin cu hoc ging dy
->> Ti s thuyt ging v La M c i ti Vin Lch s
instruct [instrkt] v. hng dn
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To instruct is to teach.
- My teacher instructs us in several subjects.
Dy li
->> Gio vin ca chng ti hng dn chng ti mt vi vn .
instrument [instrmnt] n. cng c
An instrument is something designed to do a certain task like music.
- Myfavorite musical instrument is the piano.
c thit k lm mt cng vic nht nh nh m nhc
->> Nhc c yu thch ca ti l cy n piano.
insulate [insleit] v. cch nhit, cch m
To insulate something means to protect it from heat, cold, or noise.
- People can conserve energy by insulating their houses.
Bo v mt ci g khi nng lnh, ting n
->> Mi ngi c th tit kim nng lng bng vic cch nhit cn nh ca h.
intact [intkt] adj. cn nguyn vn
When something is intact, it is complete and not damaged.
- Despite being over ten years old, my fathers model ship is s till intact.
y , khng b h hng
->> Mc d con thuyn ca b ti c tui i hn ti 10 tui nhng n gi vn cn nguyn vn.
intake [inteik] n. lng
Your intake of food is the amount of food you take into your body.
- The doctor said I needed to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables.
L mt lng thc n m bn np vo c th.
->> Bc s ni ti cn tng lng rau v tri cy np vo c th.
integrate [intgreit] v. tch hp
To integrate means to join, communicate and socialize.
- Governments want immigrants to integrate with the population.
Gia nhp, tham gia, ho vo
->> Chnh ph mun nhng ngi nhp c gia nhp vo thnh phn dn s.
integrity [integrti] n. S lim chnh
Integrity is honesty and good morals.
- The principal had a lot of integrity.
S trung thc v c o c tt
->> Hiu trng rt lim chnh
intellect [intlekt] n. tr khn
An intellect is a persons ability to understand things easily.
- She was known for her quick and strong intellect as well as her beauty.
Kh nng ca mt ngi hiu c mi vic mt cch d dng
->> C y c bit n nh s khn ngoan nhanh nhy cng nh v p ca c y.
intellectual [intlektul] n. ngi tr thc
An intellectual is a very smart person.
- Weve always considered my Uncle Max the intellectual of the family.
Ngi rt thng minh
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->> Chng ti lun coi bc Max l mt ngi y tr tu trong gia nh.
intelligence [inteldns] n. s thng minh
Intelligence is the ability to learn and understand things.
- Because of his high intelligence, he finished school early.
Kh nng hiu v hc mi th
->> Nh s thng minh ca mnh, anh y kt thc sm vic hc trng ca mnh
intend [intend] v. d nh
To intend to do something means to plan to do it.
-I intend to finish college in three years.
Ln k hoch lm g
->> Ti d nh kt thc vic hc cao ng trong 3 nm.
intense [intens] adj. d di
If something is intense, it is very strong.
- The skunk made an intense odor that filled the air.
Cng cao, mnh m
->> Con chn hi to ra mi rt mnh v trn ngp cn phng
intent [intent] n. mc ch, nh
An intent is a plan to do something.
- Her intent is to visit Italy next summer.
K hoch lm g
->> K hoch ca c y l n thm nc vo ma h ti.
interact [intrkt] v. tng tc
To interact is to talk to or do something with another person.
- The kids began to interact when the adults left the room.
Ni chuyn hoc lm g gia mt ngi vi mt ngi khc
->> Nhng a tr bt u ni chuyn khi ngi ln ri khi phng.
interchange [intrteind] n. s trao i
An interchange of ideas between people is a discussion of each person s idea.
- There was an interchange of ideas between the groups.
Mt cuc tho lun gia kin ca mi ngi
->> C mt cuc trao i tng gia cc nhm.
interfere [intrfir] v. can thip
To interfere is to cause problems and keep something from happening.
- My little sister always interferes when I m trying to study.
Lm v gi cho mt ci g xy ra.
->> Em gi ca ti lun can thip vo mi khi ti c gng hc.
intermediate [intrmi:diit] adj. trung gian, trung cp
If something is intermediate, then it is in the middle of two levels, places, or times.
- He selected the intermediate ski h ill to begin his afternoon of skiing.
gia 2 cp , a im hay thi gian
->> Anh y chn trt tuyt cp trung bnh bt u bui chiu trt tuyt ca mnh.
intermittent [intrmitnt] adj. lin tc
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If something is intermittent, then it happens in a way that is not constant.
- It was hard to focus because intermittent noises came from the workers outside.
Xy ra khng ngt, khng dt
->> Tht kh tp trung bi ting n lin tc pht ra t nhng cng nhn lm vic bn ngoi.
internal [int:rnl] adj. ni (a), trong
When something is internal, it exists or happens inside a person, object, or place.
- We removed the outer case to reveal the computers internal wires.
Tn ti hoc xy ra bn trong mt ngi, mt i tng hay mt a im
->> Chng ti loi b cc hp bn ngoi l ra dy din bn trong ca my tnh.
international [intrnnl] adj. quc t
If something is international, it involves more than one country.
- The United Nations is a powerful international organization.
Lin quan n nhiu quc gia
->> Lin Hip Quc l mt t chc quc t mnh m.
interpret [int:rprit] v. gii thch
To interpret is to explain what something means.
- The woman interpreted what her co-worker was trying to say.
Gii thch mt ci g c ngha
->> Ngi ph n ang c gng gii thch nhng g ng nghip ni.
interrupt [intrpt] v. gin on
To interrupt is to briefly stop someone when they are doing something.
- My mother interrupted me when I was trying to listen to music.
Ngn mt ai lm mt vic g
->> M c lm gin on vic ti ang c nghe nhc.
interval [intrvl] n. khong thi gian (ngn)
An interval is the time between two things happening.
- Tony rested for brief intervals while he worked in the yard.
Khong thi gian gia 2 vic
->> Tony ngh ngi khong thi gian ngn khi anh y lm vn sn sau.
Intervene [intrvi :n] v. can thip
To intervene means to help stop a problem between two people or groups.
- The students argued until the teacher intervened.
Dng li mt vn gia hai ngi hay cc nhm.
->> Cc sinh vin tranh lun cho n tn khi c gio vin can thip mi thi.
intestines [intestinz] n. Rut
Intestines are tubes through which food passes after it leaves the stomach.
- Whatever you eat goes in to your intestines.
Nhng ng a thc n sau khi chng c a qua d dy.
->> Bt c th g bn n u s i vo rut.
intimate [intmit] adj. thn mt
When a relationship is intimate, the two things are very closely connected.
- I only tell my secrets to my most intimate friends.
Mi quan h c kt ni cht ch
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->> Ti ch ni b mt ca mnh vi bn b thn thit nht ca mnh.
intimidate [lintimdeit] v. e do, do dm
To intimidate means to frighten others.
- My dad intimidates my friends whenever they visit.
Lm ngi khc lo s
->> B ti do dm bn b ca ti bt c khi no h n chi.
intolerable [intdlrbl] adj. khng th chp nhn
If something is intolerable, then it is so bad that people cannot bear it.
- The weather was so intolerable that I had to put on my warmest clothes.
Ti t n mc m khng ai c th chu c
->> Thi tit lnh n mc khng th chu c nn ti phi mc nhng b qun o m nht c th.
intuitive [intju:itiv] adj. trc quan
Intuitive is knowing about something without naturally having support or proof.
- Rhonda had an intuitive feeling that Shane wasnt coming to school today.
Bit v mt ci g mt cch r rng m khng cn h tr hay bng chng
->> Rhonda c cm nhn r rng rng hm nay Shane khng i hc.
intricate [intrkit] adj. phc tp
When something is intricate, it has many small parts or details.
- The intricate painting on the quilt was very lovely.
C rt nhiu cc phn nh v chi tit.
->> Hnh v phc tp trn chn rt ng yu.
intrigue [intri:g] * m mu, gi tr t m
To intrigue means to cause an interest in something or someone.
- Her mysterious past intrigued her new friend.
Quan tm v mt ai hay mt ci g
->> Qu kh b n ca c y hp dn nhng ngi bn mi
intrinsic [intrinsik] adj. ni ti
If something is intrinsic, then it is related to the basic nature of that thing.
- Paper money has no intrinsic value. It is useful simply because society says it is.
Lin quan n tnh cht c bn t nhin ca mt th g
->> Tin giy khng c gi tr ni ti. N tr nn hu ch n gin ch bi v x hi coi n nh vy.
introduce [intrdju:s] v. gii thiu
To introduce someone or something is to say who they are.
- I introduced myself to our newest co-worker today.
Gii thiu ai / ci g l ai /ci g
->> Ti gii thiu bn thn mnh vi ng nhng ngi ng nghip mi.
invalid [invlid] adj. khng hp l
If something is invalid, it is not correct.
- The way to w inning debates is to avoid invalid arguments.
Khng chnh xc
->> Cch thng cuc tranh lun l trnh nhng lun c khng chnh xc.
invent [invent] v. pht minh ra
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To invent something is to create something that never existed before.
- My grandfather has invented some interesting things.
To ra mt ci g cha tn ti.
->> ng ni ti pht minh ra mt s th rt th v.
inventive [inventiv] adj. sng to
When someone is inventive, they are good at creating new things.
- The inventive student built a robot to help he r with her chores.
Mt ngi c coi l sng to khi h gii trong vic to ra nhng th mi.
->> Cu sinh vin sng to to ra mt con robot gip vic cho mnh
inventory [invnt:ri] n. Kho
An inventory is a supply of something.
- Gwen was checking the inventory to make sure we had what we needed.
Ngun cung cp mt ci g
->>> Gwen kim tra kho m bo chng ti c nhng g chng ti cn
invert [inv:rt] v. o ngc, ln ngc
To invert something means to turn it upside down.
- He inverted the bicycle to make repairs on the wheels.
Lm mt ci g ln ngc li
->> Anh y ln ngc chic xe p sa cha bnh xe.
invest [invest] v. u t
To invest means to use money in a way that will bring a profit later.
- I invested money in a new building that should bring me a profit.
S dng tin em li li nhun
->> Ti u t tin vo mt to nh mi n mang li li nhun cho ti.
investigate [investgeit] v. iu tra
To investigate means to search for something or learn about it.
- The detective went to investigate the crime.
Tm kim mt ci g hoc tm hiu v n
->> Thm t i iu tra ti phm
invoke [invouk] v. gi ra, gi ra
To invoke something is to mention it to support an argument or ask for help.
- Before going into battle, the soldier invoked the name of his god for protection.
cp n h tr hay yu cu gip .
->> Trc khi vo trn chin, ngi lnh thng gi tn v thn bo v cho h.
involve [invalv] v. lin quan n
To involve means to be actively taking part in something.
- The whole family was involved in playing the game.
Tham gia mt cch ch ng vo mt ci g
->> C gia nh cng chi game
inward [inwrd] adj. ni tm, trong thm tm
If a thought or feeling is inward, it is not expressed or shown to others.
- She had an inward feeling of guilt when she lied to her mother.
Mt ngh hay mt cm gic bn trong, khng th hin ra ngoi hay cho ngi khc.
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->> C y c cm gic ti li trong thm tm v la di m mnh.
ingenious [indi:njs] adj. kho lo, ti tnh, mu tr
If someone is ingenious, then they are very smart.
- Charles was the only person ingenious enough to repair the planes engines.
Mt ngi c coi l kho lo khi h rt thng minh, ti tnh.
->> Charles l ngi duy nht kho lo sa cha ng c my bay
ingredient [ingri:dint] n. nguyn liu, thnh phn
An ingredient is something that is part of a food dish.
- The main ingredients in cake are eggs, sugar and flour.
Mt phn trong cc mn n
->> Cc thnh phn chnh trong bnh l trng, ng v bt m.
inhabitant [inhaebatant] n. dn c
An inhabitant is a person who lives in a certain place.
- The number of inhabitants in the countryside is increasing.
L ngi sng mt ni nht nh
->> S lng dn c cc vng nng thn ngy cng tng.
inhale [inheli] v. ht
To inhale means to take air or a smell into the lungs.
- The camper inhaled the cool and fresh mountain air and felt relaxed.
Hnh ng a khng kh hoc cc kh c mi vo phi
->> Nhng ngi cm tri cm thy thoi mi khi c ht khng kh thong mt ca ni rng.
inherent [inhirnt] adj. vn c
When something is inherent, it is a natural part of something else.
- Sweating is an inherent bodily function when exercising.
L mt phn t nhin ca mt ci g, c hu
->> m hi l mt c ch vn c ca c th khi tp th dc.
inherit [inhrit] v. tha k
To inherit is to get something from someone who has died.
- She inherited her mothers gold earrings.
C c ci g t nhng ngi mt
->> C y c tha hng i khuyn tai vng t m.
iron [airn] n. st
Iron is a strong metal that is used to make many objects .
- The horse h ad shoe s made of iron.
L mt kim loi mnh c s dng lm ra nhiu th
->> B mng bo v cho nga c lm t st.
irrigate [irgeit] v. ti
To irrigate means to supply water to land so that crops can grow.
- In dry climates, it is important to irrigate fields of crops.
Cung cp nc cho t cy c th pht trin
->> Trong nn kh hu kh, ti nc cho cy l mt vic rt quan trng
irritable [irtbl] adj. cu knh
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When someone is irritable, they become annoyed or angry very easily.
- She is irritable when she doesnt get enough sleep.
Kh chu, d dng gin d
->> C y hay cu knh l do khng ng gic.
irritate [irteit] v. kch ng
To irritate means to annoy someone.
- She was irritated when her brother told her that he h ad lost her camera.
Lm phin mt ai
->> C y b kch ng khi anh trai c y ni rng anh y lm mt my nh ca c.
island [ailnd] n. hn o
An island is land in the middle of water.
- japan is a group of islands.
Mt khu t xung quanh l nc, bin
->> Nht Bn l mt qun th cc hn o.
isolate [aisleit] v. c lp
To isolate is to separate one person or thing from a group.
- The teacher isolated the bad child from the class before talking with her.
Tch mt ngi hay mt vt ra t mt nhm
->> Gio vin c lp nhng a tr h ra khi lp trc khi chng gii thch vi c y.
issue [iu:n] n. vn
An issue is an important topic.
- The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.
Mt ch quan trng
->> Ngi n ng ni chuyn vi ngi dn v nhng vn quan trng.
itch [it] v. nga
To itch means to rub the skin with your fingernails.
- The rough fabric in his shirt made the back of his neck itch.
Ch xt da vi mng tay ca bn
->> Ming vi th trong o s mi lm nga gy ca anh y.
item [aitm] n. mc, khon, mn
An item is a thing that you buy or sell.
- 1have many items for school in my bag.
Th m bn s mua hoc bn
->> Ti c mt nhiu mn hng dnh cho trng hc c trong ti.
ivory [aivri] n. ng voi
Ivory is a white , hard substance that comes from elephants .
- The elephants long ivory tusks looked very impressive.
Mt th rt cng, mu trng ca con voi
->> Chic ng di ca con voi trng rt n tng
ivy [aivi] n. cy thng xun
Ivy is a plant with long vines that grows upward typically on walls.
- The walls of the castle are covered with ivy.
L mt loi cy dy leo thng mc ph ln cc bc tng
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jagged [dgid] adj. Lm chm
When something is jagged, it has a tough, uneven shape or edge.
- The swimmer was hurt when he fell on the jagged rocks.
C hnh dng gc cnh, khng ng u
->> Vn ng vin bi b thng v anh y va phi nhng tng lm chm.
jail [deil] n. T, nh t
Jail is a place where criminals go to be punished.
- The thief was caught and sent to jail for ten years.
L ni m ti phm b giam gi, trng pht
->> Tn trm b bt v tng vo t mi nm nay.
janitor [dntr] n. Ngi gc cng
A janitor is a person who makes repairs and takes care of a building.
- The school janitor cleaned up the messy cafeteria.
L ngi trng nom v bo v cho mt to nh.
Ngi gc cng trng hc dn dp sch s ng ln xn trong nh n.
jealousy [delsi] n. S ghen t
Jealousy is a feeling of wanting something that somebody else has.
- She felt a lot of jealousy when she saw Luke with two girls.
L cm gic mun th g m ngi khc c.
->> C y cm thy rt ghen t khi thy Luke i cng hai c gi.
jewel [du:l] n. qu
A jewel is a beautiful stone that is worth a lot of money.
-A diamond is one of the most expensive jewels in the world.
L mt vin rt p v ng gi rt nhiu tin.
->> Kim cng l mt trong nhng loi qu t nht th gii.
jewelry [du:lri] n. trang sc
Jewelry is something that people wear like earrings or necklaces.
- The woman looked beautiful with her nice dress and jewelry.
L vt m mi ngi thng eo nh khuyn tai hay dy chuyn.
->> Ngi ph n trng tht p vi chic vy v trang sc lng ly.
jolly [dali] adj. Vui v
When someone is jolly, they are cheerful and happy.
- My grandmothers jolly attitude always made me smile.
Cm thy hnh phc v trn y nim vui
->> Tinh thn vui ti ca b ti lun khin ti mm ci.
journal [d:rnl] n. Tp ch
A journal is a type of magazine that deals with an academic subject.
- Mi-young was busy working on an article for an art journal.
L mt loi n phm v mt vn chuyn su
->> Mi-young bn rn lm vic cho mt tp ch ngh thut.
journalist [d:mlist] n. Nh bo
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A journalist is a person who writes news stories.
- The journalist took notes for a story he was writing.
L ngi vit nhng mu tin tc
->> Nh bo thng ghi ch li nhng cu chuyn m ngi vit.
Journey [d:rni] n. Cuc hnh trnh
A journey is a long trip.
- I went on a journey across the country with my parents.
L mt chuyn i di
->> Ti c mt cuc hnh trnh xuyn t nc vi gia nh.
joy [di] n. Nim vui
Joy is a feeling you get when you are really happy.
- I love baseball. I feel joy when I play.
Cm gic khi bn cm thy hnh phc
->> Ti yu bng chy v cm thy hnh phc khi c chi n.
Judge [dd] v. nh gi
To judge something is to say if it is good or bad.
- The boy was going to judge how his mothers turkey tasted.
Ni hay nhn xt v mt ci g tt hay xu
->> Cu b s nh gi mn g ty ca m cu c v nh th no.
judgment [ddmnt] n. Phn quyt
Judgment is the ability to form opinions or decisions.
- Its good judgment to recycle your aluminum cans.
Quyt nh hay kin c a ra.
->> S l mt phn quyt tt nu bn cho ti ch ci lon nhm ca bn.
judicial [du:dil] adj. Mang tnh php lut, t php
If something is judicial, it is related to judges or courts of law.
- The laws changed the way the judicial system was structured.
Lin quan n thm phn, hay to n ca php lut
->> Lut php thay i theo cch cu trc ca h thng t php.
junior [du:njr] adj. C s
If someone is junior in their job, they do not have a lot of power.
- When she started at the company, she was only a junior manager.
Nu mt ai c cng vic cp c s, ngha l h khng c nhiu quyn hnh.
->> Khi mi bt u lm ti cng ty, c y ch l mt qun l cp c s.
justify [dstfai] v. Bin minh cho
To justify something means to show or prove that it is necessary.
- The government tried to justify its decision to b ring the country into a war.
Ch ra hay chng minh rng iu g l ng n, cn thit.
->> Chnh ph c gng bin minh cho quyt nh pht ng chin tranh trn ton t nc.
justly [dstli] adv. Cng minh
If something is done justly, then it is fair.
- We justly decided to give the prize to him.
Cng bng
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keen [ki:n] adj. Sc so, tinh tng
If someone is keen, they are intelligent.
- Only the keenest of students could have solved that math problem
Mt ai c coi l sc so khi h thng minh.
->> Ch nhng sinh vin tinh tng nht mi c th gii quyt vn ton hc .
kerosene [kersi:n] n. Du ho
Kerosene is a type of oil. It is used in some lamps and stoves.
- Many people in poor countries cook on kerosene stoves.
L mt loi du c s dng trong mt s loi n v bp.
->> Mt s ngi dn cc nc ngho thng phi nu n trn bp du ho.
Kettle [ketl] n. m un nc
A kettle is a large metal pot used for building liquids or cooking food.
- The soup was being cooked in a large kettle.
L mt ni kim loi ln c s dng nu chn cht lng hay nu thc n
->> Mn sp c nu trong mt chic m un nc ln.
kid [kid] v. a
To kid is to make a joke to make someone believe something which is not true.
- I was kidding when I said I was angry.
Lm mt tr a mi ngi tin vo ci g khng ng s tht.
->> Ti a khi ni rng ti ang tc gin.
kidnap [kidnp] v. Bt cc
To kidnap someone is to take them illegally.
- She was terrified to fin d out he r son was kidnapped.
a mt ai i mt cch bt hp php
->> C y rt lo s khi pht hin ra con trai c y b bt cc
kill [kil] v. Git
To kill someone or something is to make them die.
-I killed the fly with a fly swatter.
Lm mt ai /ci g cht.
->> Ti git mt con rui vi mt ci v p.
kin [kin] n. Ngi thn
Kin is a persons family and relatives.
- His kin were all farmers.
L ngi trong gia nh hay c h hng vi.
->> Tt c ngi thn ca anh y u l nng dn.
kindly [kaindli] adv. Vui lng
If people do something kindly, they do it in a nice way.
- The stranger kindly cared for the hurt man.
Nu mi ngi lm g mt cch vui lng, ngha l h lm v cm thy rt thoi mi.
->> Ngi l mt rt vui lng chm sc cho ngi n ng ang b au.
knit [nit] v. an
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To knit is to make fabric by connecting strings together.
- My grandmother knitted me a sweater.
Lm cho cc si vi kt ni vi nhau bng cch xu chui chng li
->> B ca ti an cho ti mt ci o len.
knot [nat] n. nt
A knot is made when you tie the ends of rope or cord together.
- He tied a knot in his shoelaces, so they wouldnt come off during the race.
Nt c lm bng cch bn buc hai u ca si dy li vi nhau.
->> Anh y tht nt dy giy ca mnh chng khng b tut trong sut cuc ua.
knowledge [nalid] n. Kin thc
Knowledge is information that you have about something.
- A music teacher should have good knowledge of music.
L thng tin m bn c v mt th g .
->> Gio vin dy nhc c kin thc v m nhc.
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label [leibl] n. nhn
A label is a tag that tells about something.
- The label on the back of your shirt will tell you what size it is.
L mt ci bng tn ni v mt ci g .
->> Nhn trn mt sau ca o s mi s cho bn bit v kch thc ca n.
labor [leibr] n. Lao ng
Labor is the act of doing or making something.
- Building the house took a lot of labor.
L hnh ng lm mt vic g .
->> Xy nh cn rt nhiu lao ng.
Laboratory [lbrt:ri] n phng th nghim
A laboratory is a room where a scientist works.
L phng m cc nh khoa hc lm vic
lack [lk] n. S thiu ht
If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it.
- His only problem is a lack of money.
L mt ci g khng
->> Vn duy nht ca anh y l thiu tin.
ladder [ld:r] n. thang
A ladder is an object that is used to climb up and down things.
- He used a ladder to climb to the top of his tree house.
L vt c dng leo ln v leo xung
->> Anh y s dng thang leo ln nh ca ngi nh trn cy.
lag [lg] v. Tt hu
To lag behind is to move slowly behind other moving objects.
- The girl on rollerblades lagged behind the little girl on the bicycle.
B b li mt cch chm chp sau cc vt th khc.
->> C gi trn chic Roller b b li pha sau c gi i xe p.
lame [leim] adj. qu
If one is lame, they cannot walk properly due to an injury to the leg or foot.
- The terrible accident left many people dead and several others lame.
Nu mt ai b qu, h s khng th i c bnh thng do chn thng chn hoc bn chn.
->> Tai nn khng khip xy ra lm nhiu ngi cht v nhiu ngi b qu.
land [lnd] v. H cnh, tip t
To land means to come to the ground usually from a ship or aircraft.
- The parachutist landed safely on the ground.
My bay hay tu tip t xung mt vng c.
->> Cc nh nhy d tip t an ton.
landlord [lndl:rd] n. a ch, ch nh
A landlord is a man who rents property to a person.
- The landlord collected everyones rent money on the first day o f every month.
L ngi cho ngi khc thu mn ti sn.
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->> Ch nh thng thu tin thu nh ca mi ngi vo ngy u tin hng thng.
landmark [lndma:rk] n. Du mc
A landmark is an object that helps people find or remember a location.
- The tall tree was used as a landmark for people to find the road to the inn.
L mt i tng gip mi ngi tm ra hay nh ra mt a im.
->> Ci cy cao thng c dng nh du mc mi ngi tm thy ng ti nh tr.
landscape [lndskeip] n. Cnh quan
A landscape is how an area of land looks.
- The landscape of the country is very green.
Mt vng t trng nh th no
->> Cnh quan ca t nc ny rt xanh ti.
last [lst] v. Ko di
To last is to continue or go on for an amount of time.
- The football match lasted for nearly two hours.
Tip tc hay tin din trong mt khong thi gian di na.
->> Trn bng s tip tc din ra trong khong 2 gi na.
later [leit:r] adv. Mun
Later means after the present, expected, or usual time.
- She missed the train, so shell arrive a little later than expected.
Xy ra sau thi im hin ti, d kin hay thi gian thng thng
->> C y b l mt chuyn tu v vy c y s n mun mt cht so vi d kin.
latitude [tju:d] n. V
The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator.
- The device was able to tell the traveler his exact latitude.
Khong cch t xch o n mt ni no .
->> Thit b ny s cho khch du lch bit chnh xc v ca ngi .
latter [lt:r] adj. Cn li, na sau, th hai
Latter describes something last in a series or the second choice of two things.
- In the latter minutes of the game, the visitors scored the winning goal.
Miu t mt th g cn li trong mt tp hp hay la chn th hai trong hai 2 la chn.
->> nhng pht cui ca trn u, i khch ghi bn thng
laugh [lfl n. N ci
Laugh is the sound made when someone is happy or a funny thing occurs
- The sound of their laugh filled the room.
L m thanh lm cho mi ngi cm thy hnh phc hay pht ra khi vic g vui nhn xy ra.
->> m thanh ting ci ca h trn ngp khp cn phng.
laughter [lft:x] n. Ting ci
Laughter is the sound produced by laughing about something funny.
-Susans joke made her classmates burst into laughter.
L m thanh pht ra t nhng n ci v iu g vui ti.
->> Tr a ca Susan lm c lp bt ci.
launch [l:nt] v. Khi ng
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To launch something means to make it go into motion.
- The boat launched from the dock and floated down the river.
Lm cho ci g di chuyn
->> Chic thuyn phng i t bn v tri trn dng sng.
law [l:] n. Php lut
A law is a rule made by the legislative body.
- The students learned about different laws during social studies class.
Quy tc c thc hin bi cc c quan lp php
->> Cc sinh vin hc v cc ngnh lut khc nhau trong sut qu trnh nghin cu x hi.
lawyer [l:j:r] n. Lut s
A lawyer works with the law and represents people in court.
- The lawyer left the courthouse after the judge made her decision.
Lm vic trong ngnh lut v i din cho thn ch trong phin to.
->> Cc v lut s ri to n sau khi thm php a ra quyt nh ca mnh.
lay [lei] v. t
To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.
-Dont lay your socks on the floor.
t hay c nh mt vt g ti mt v tr hay mt ci bc.
->> ng t tt ca bn trn sn nh.
Layer [lei:r] n. Lp (lang)
A layer covers over something or is between two things.
-There was a layer of snow on the tops of the houses this morning.
Bao bc xung quanh th g hoc nm gia hai th.
->> C rt nhiu lp tuyt trn mi nh vo bui sng.
lean [li:n] v. Ta, da, chng
To lean is to bend the body in a particular direction.
- The woman leaned against the counter because she was tired.
Un c th theo mt hng nht nh
->> Ngi ph n da vo chic bn v c y rt mt.
lease [li:s] v. Cho thu
To lease means to rent property, usually an apartment or land.
- When the family first leased the apartment, the rent was very low.
Cho thu mt ti sn, thng dng vi cn h hay vng t.
->> Khi gia nh u tin cho thu cn h, gi thu rt thp.
leash [li:] n. Dy xch
A leash is a rope or chain that is used to lead an animal.
- A lot of dogs must wear a leash to keep them from running away.
L si dy thng hay dy eo c dt ng vt.
->> Rt nhiu con nh phi eo dy xch gi cho chng khng chy lung tung.
leather [le:r] n. Da
Leather is a material made from animal skin that is used to make clothing.
- He got a new leather jacket for his birthday.
Cht liu c lm t da ng vt, thng c dng lm qun o
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->> Anh y mi c tng mt chic o da vo ngy sinh nht.
leave [li:v] v. Ri i, ri b
To leave means to go away from someone or something.
- He packed his bag and was ready to leave for home.
B i, t b mt ai /ci g .
->> Anh y ng gi hnh l v sn sng cho vic ri b cn nh.
lecture [lektr] n. Bi ging
A lecture is a long, educational speech.
- His lecture on world hunger was very informative.
Bi din thuyt di, mang tnh gio dc
->> Bi ging ca anh y v nn i rt mang tnh thi s.
legacy [legsi] n. Di sn
A legacy is an effect that exists because of a person or thing in the past.
- The legacy of the ancient Egyptians can be seen in their monuments.
L mt ti sn tn ti v mt ngi hay mt vt trong qu kh.
->> C th chim ngng nhng di sn ca Ai Cp c i trong nhng di tch ca h.
legal [ligl] adj. ng lut, tnh php l
If something is legal, it is related to the law or allowed by the law.
- It was not legal for him to drive until he was eighteen years old.
Mang tnh hp php, lin quan n lut php v c php lut cho php
->> S l tri php lut nu anh y li xe khi cha 18 tui.
legend [lednd] n. Huyn thoi
A legend is a story from the past.
- There is a well-known legend about a king and his queen.
Cu chuyn t qu kh.
->>C mt huyn thoi ni ting v v vua v hong hu ca ng ta.
legislate [Iedisleit] v. Lp php
To legislate means to make laws.
- Senators have to legislate fairly, so most people will enjoy the benefits.
Lm lut
->> Thng ngh s tng i c quyn lp php, v vy mi ngi s c hng nhiu li ch.
legislature [ledisleit:r] n. C quan lp php
A legislature is the section of a government that makes laws.
- The senator had served ten years in the national legislature.
L ni c chnh ph cho php lm lut.
->> Thng ngh s lm 10 nm trong c quan lp php quc gia.
legitimate [Iiditmit] adj. Hp php
If something is legitimate, then it is acceptable according to the law.
- She found a legitimate plan to raise extra funds for her vacation.
c chp nhn theo php lut
->> C y tm ra k hoch hp php tng trng ngun qu cho k ngh ca c y.
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Leisure is time when you do not have to do work.
- Eve likes to listen to music in her leisure time.
L khong thi gian m khng phi lm vic
->> Eve thch nghe nhc trong thi gian rnh ri ca mnh.
lend [lend] v. Cho vay
To lend something is to give it to someone for a short time.
- My sister lost her pen, so I will lend her mine.
Cho mt ai mt ci g trong khong thi gian ngn
->> Ch gi ca ti lm mt chic bt nn ti s cho ch y mn chic ca ti.
lentil [lentil] n. u lng
Lentils are very small beans that people cook and eat.
- Danni made her special soup with lentils when her husband was sick.
L nhng ht u rt nh m mi ngi thng nu v n.
->> Danny lm mn sp c bit vi u lng khi chng ch y b m
length [lek] n. di
The length of something is how long it is from one end to the other.
- The length of the floor is three meters.
Khong cch t u ny n u kia ca mt ci g .
->> di ca tng l 3m
level [levl] n. Cp
A level is a point on a scale that measures something.
- Please check the level of the temperature.
im trn mt thang im o m ci g .
->> Vui lng kim tra mc nhit .
liable [laibl] adj. C kh nng
If something is liable to happen, it is very likely that it will happen.
- During the summer months, hikers in the forest are liable to see deer and elk.
Rt c kh nng s xy ra.
->> Trong sut nhng thng h, nhng ngi i b xuyn rng rt c th s c nhn thy hu v
nai sng tm.
liberal [librl] adj. T do, thong tnh
When someone is liberal, they accept different ideas and people.
- My grandparents arent as liberal as my parents.
Chp nhn nhng kin khc nhau hay nhng con ngi khc nhau.
->> ng b ti khng thong nh b m.
library [laibreri] n. Th vin
A library is a place where you go to read books
- The library at school is full of books.
Ni m bn ti c sch.
->> Th vin trng trn ngp cc loi sch.
lid [lid] n. Np
A lid is a top for a box or container that can be removed.
- He lifted the lid of the box and revealed her present.
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Nm trn cng ca mt chic hp hay kin hng v c th c d b.
->> Anh y tho np hp ra v tit l mn qu ca c y.
Lied [lai] v. Ni di
To lie is to say or write something untrue to deceive someone.
- Whenever Pinocchio lied to his father, his nose grew.
Ni hay vit mt ci g khng ng nh la ai .
->> Khi Pinocchio ni di cha ca mnh, mi ca anh y s di ra.
lift [lift] v. nng
To lift something is to move it higher.
- The man tried to lift the box.
Di chuyn ci g cho n cao hn.
->> Ngi n ng c gng nng chic hp
lightly [laitli] adv. Nh
To do something lightly is to not push very hard.
- Draw lightly so you do not tear your paper.
Khng y mnh
->> Vit nh nhng trnh lm rch giy.
likely [laikli] adv. Gn nh, c kh ng
If something likely happens, it will probably happen.
- I will likely stay at home and watch TV tonight.
C kh nng s xy ra.
->> C kh nng ti s nh v xem tv ti nay.
likene ss [laiknis] n. Tnh trng tng t
Likeness means the state of being like, or resemblance.
- Michelle bears a strong likeness to her older sister Kate.
S ging nhau, s tng ng.
->> Michelle mang trong mnh mt s mnh m ging nh ch gi ca c y Kate.
likewise [laikwaiz] adv. Tng t nh vy
If someone does something likewise, they do the same thing as someone else.
- If Joe is staying away from school to go swimming, I want to do likewise.
Lm mt vic g nh ngi khc lm
->> Nu Joe trn hc i bi, ti cng mun lm nh vy.
limb [lim] n. Chi (nhnh)
A limb is a large branch on a tree.
- The monkey sat on the tree limb and enjoyed a piece of fruit.
L mt nhnh ln trn 1 ci cy.
->> Con kh ngi trn mt nhnh cy v tn hng nhng hoa qu thm ngon.
limit [limit] n. Gii hn
A limit is the largest or smallest amount of something that you allow.
-My mother put a limit on how much I could use the phone.
Khong ln nht hay nh nht ca mt th g m bn chp nhn c.
->> M ca ti t mc gii hn cho s tin in thoi m ti s dng.
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limp [imp] v. Khp khing
To limp means to walk with difficulty because someone s leg or foot is hurt.
- After the injury, the player limped off of the field.
i li kh khn v chn thng chn hay bn chn.
->> Sau khi b chn thng, cu th khp khing ri khi sn.
lining [laini] n. Lp lt
Lining is a piece of cloth that covers the inside of clothes.
- This jacket is very warm because it has a thick lining.
L mt lp qun vi bao ph bn trong qun o.
->> Chic o khoc ny rt m v bn trng c mt lp lt dy.
linger [lingr] V. ng li, lu li
To linger is to last for a long time.
- The smell of fresh cookies lingered in the bakery.
Lu li trong mt thi gian di.
->> Mi v ca chic bnh ngt lu li trong tim bnh.
linguist [ligwist] n. Nh ngn ng
A linguist is someone who studies languages.
- Tony is a good linguist and speaks four different languages.
Ngi hc v ngn ng
->> Tony l mt nh ngn ng gii v ni c 4 th ting khc nhau.
linguistic [liwistik] adj. Lin quan n ngn ng
If something is linguistic, then it is concerned with language.
- A linguistic way of studying culture focuses on words within that culture.
->> Hc v vn ho ngn ng thng tp trung vo ngn ng hn l vn ho.
liquid [likwid] n. Cht lng
A liquid is a substance that is neither solid nor gas.
- Water is the most important liquid for life.
L mt cht khng phi th rn cng khng phi th kh
->> Nc l cht lng quan trng nht trong cuc sng.
List [list] n. Danh sch
A list is a record of information printed with an item on each line.
- My mom makes a list of groceries to buy.
Mt bn ghi chp thng tin, mi dng l mt mc
->> M ca ti vit mt danh sch cc th cn phi mua.
literature [litrtr] n. Vn hc
Literature is books, plays, and poetry.
- Early American literature covers the poetry and stories from 1500 to 1800.
L sch, cc v kch hay th ca.
->> Vn hc c ca Anh bao gm nhng bi th v nhng cu chuyn t 1500 n 1800 t.
lively [laivli] adj. Sinh ng, hot bt
If someone is lively, they have a lot of energy.
- Jennifer is very lively: shes always running and playing.
L mt ngi c rt nhiu nng lng
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->> Jennifer rt hot bt, c y lun chy nhy v chi a.
load [loud] v. Ti, cht, chng
To load is to put objects into something.
- The man loaded the boxes into a truck.
a mt i tng vo mt i tng khc.
->> Ngi n ng ang cht nhng chic hp ln xe ti.
loaf [louf] n. (bnh m)
A loaf of bread is bread shaped and baked in one piece.
- Could you please buy a loaf of bread for sandwiches?
Bnh m c to hnh v nng trong mt v bnh.
->> Bn c th mua cho ti mt bnh m kp khng?
loan [loun] n. Cho vay
A loan is the act of lending something, usually money.
-I got a loan from the bank.
Hnh ng cho vay mt ci g , thng l tin bc.
->> Ti c mt khon vay t ngn hng.
local [loukl] adj. a phng
If something is local, it is nearby.
-The local market in my neighborhood sells all the food we need.
-> Ch a phng trong khu ph nh ti bn mi th chng ti cn.
locale [loukl] n. Ni thch hp
A locale is a small area or place where something specific happens.
- The spa was the perfect locale for my mother to relax and enjoy her vacation.
L mt vng nh hay mt a im mt iu g c bit c thc hin.
->> Khu ngh dng l ni thch hp m ti c th ngh ngi v tn hng k ngh ca b.
locate [loukeit] v. nh v
To locate something is to find it.
- I could not locate my keys in the house.
Xc nh v tr ca mt ci g tm ra n.
->> Ti khng th nh v ni chic cha kho u trong ngi nh.
locker [lakr] n. T
A locker is a small cabinet with a lock where people store their possessions.
- I keep my school books in my locker.
L mt ngn t nh c kho m mi ngi thng ct gi c ca h.
->> Ti thng sch trong t ca ti.
lodge [lad] n. Tp lu
A lodge is a house in the mountains, used by people who hunt or fish.
- During our ski trip, we stayed at a lodge.
L mt ngi nh trn ni, mi ngi thng s dng cho vic sn bn hay cu c.
->> Trong sut k ngh ca mnh, ti trong mt tp lu.
log [l:(r)g] n. Th g
A log is a thick piece of wood that is cut from a tree.
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- The fire was too small, so we added another log to it.
L mt phn dy ca ming g c x ra t cy.
->> Ngn la qu nh nn chng ti phi cho thm mt th g khc.
lone [loun] adj. n c
If someone or something is lone, they are the only one of that kind.
- A lone man walked along the street.
Mt ngi n c khi ch c mnh h.
->> Ngi n ng n c i b dc con ng.
longevity [landevti] n. Tui th
Longevity is the ability to live for a long time.
- Sea turtles have an amazing longevity.
L kh nng sng c bao lu trong mt thi gian di
->> Ra bin c tui th ng kinh ngc
longing [l(:)i] n. Khao kht
A longing is a strong feeling of wanting.
- Since he skipped breakfast, he had a longing for food all morning.
Cm gic mong mun tt cng.
->> T khi anh y b ba sng, anh y lun mong mi v thc n trong bui sng
loom [lu:m] v. L m, bng to l l
To loom is to seem very large and often scary.
- The ominous clouds loomed over the school.
Thng rt ln v to ra ni s.
->> Nhng m my ang hin ra l m trong ngi trng.
loop [lu:p] n. Vng lp, ng vng, khp kn
A loop is a line made into the shape of a circle.
- He made a loop with the rope and placed it over the post.
ng lm thnh hnh dng ca mt vng.
->> Anh y ly si dy thng lm thnh mt ci vng v t n trn tng.
loose [lu:s] adj. Lng lo
When something is loose, it is not held in place w ell.
- The bolt was loose, so I tightened it with the wrench.
C nh mt cch khng chc chn
->> Khi ci then ca long ra, ti s ly cha kho sit cht n.
lord [lo:rd] n. Cha t
Long ago, a lord was a man in charge of a town.
- The lord of the town was not kind.
Ngy xa xa, cha t l ngi n ng cai qun mt khu vc.
->> Cha t ca khu vc khng phi l ngi t t.
loss [l (:)s] n. S mt mt
A loss means the act or an instance of losing something.
-I suffered a big loss while I was gambling.
Hnh ng hoc mt s th hin mt mt ci g .
->> Ti phi chu ng mt s mt mt ln khi i nh bc.
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lot [li] n. Rt nhiu
A lot means a large number or amount of people, animals, things, etc.
- There are a lot of apples in the basket.
Mt s lng ln hay rt nhiu ngi, ng vt, cc th khc.
->> C rt nhiu to trong gi.
loud [laud] adj. m thanh ln
If a sound is loud, it is strong and very easy to hear.
- The mans voice was so loud that we all could hear him.
m thanh mnh, rt d dng c th nghe thy.
->> Ging ca ngi n ng qu ln nn tt c chng ti u c th nghe thy anh ta.
lovely [lvli] adj. ng yu
If people or things are lovely, they are good-looking or beautiful.
- The trees look lovely in the fall.
a nhn, xinh p.
->> Nhng ci cy trng tht ng yu vo ma thu.
lower [lour] v. Thp hn
To lower something is to make it go down.
- The chart shows how his production has lowered over the year.
Lm cho mt th g i xung.
->> Biu cho thy sn xut i xung trong nm nay.
loyal [lil] adj. Trung thnh
To be loyal to something or someone is to agree to always help the m.
- The three friends are very loyal to each other.
Trung thnh vi ai l chp nhn lun gip ngi .
->> Ba ngi bn rt trung thnh vi nhau.
lump [lmp] n. Tng, cc
A lump is a small piece of something that is solid.
- The artist took a lump of clay and turned it into a beautiful pot.
L mt mnh nh ca ci g c nn li th rn.
->> Ngi ngh s ly mt cc t st v nn n thnh mt ci ni p .
lunar [lumr] adj. m lch
If something is lunar, then it is related to the moon.
- During a lunar eclipse, Earths shadow darkens the moons surface.
Lin quan n trng
-)) Trong mt chu k nguyt thc, tri t che ph b mt ca mt trng.
lung [l] n. Phi
A lung is the organ in the body that fills with air when breathing.
- Having strong lungs is necessary for a healthy life.
L mt c quan trong c th ly khng kh, gip con ngi th
->> L phi tt rt quan trng cho cuc sng kho mnh
lure [lur] v. Thi min
To lure someone is to convince them to do something, by using a trick.
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- The store lures people in with big signs that say Sale!
Thuyt phc ai lm g bng cch s dng mt th thut.
->> Ca hng thi min mi ngi bng tm bin ln ch Gim gi!
lush [l] adj. Ti tt
If something is lush, then it is full of a variety of large, healthy plants.
- The lush jungle was filled with plants, trees, and vines.
Cy c y dinh dng, sc kho
->> Cc khu rng nhit i ti tt trn ngp nhng loi cy, thc vt v dy leo.
Lyric [lik] adj. Tr tnh
When a poem is considered lyric, it is written in a simple and direct style.
- I enjoy reading and creating my own lyric poetry.
Mt bi th c coi l tr tnh khi n c vit bng phong cch n gin, khng cu k.
->> Ti thch c v vit nhng bi th tr tnh ca ring ti.
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mad [md] adj.
When someone is mad, they are angry.
- Mother got mad when I didnt listen to her.
magazine [mgzi:n] n.
A magazine is a regular publication with news, stories, and articles.
- She likes to read fashion magazines.
magnet [mgnit] n.
A magnet is a piece of iron or other material which attracts iron toward it.
- I used a magnet to pick up the nails that were scattered on the floor.
magnify [mgnfai] v.
To magnify something means to make it look bigger than it really is.
- Astronomers use telescopes to magnify far-away stars.
magic [mdik] n.
Magic is the power to do impossible things.
- The magician used magic to pull a rabbit out of his hat.
magical [mdikl] adj.
Magical describes a quality that makes someone or something special.
-The fireworks made the night sky look so magical.
mail [meil] n.
Mail is letters and other things sent to people.
-I get a lot of mail because I have friends all over the world
mainstream [meinstri:] n.
The mainstream is a group of ideas that are considered normal and accepted.
- Before punk rock music became part of the mainstream, only a few people liked it.
maintain [meintein] v.
To maintain means to make something stay the same.
- The balls maintain constant movement.
majestic [mdestik] adj.
If something is majestic, it is large and beautiful.
- The rich people lived in a big, majestic house.
majesty [mdisti] n.
Majesty is supreme greatness or authority.
- You should address the king and queen as your majesty.
major [meid:r] adj.
If something is major, it is big or important.
- I have a major problem. My boss wants me to redo my project!
majority [mad(:)rti] n.
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A majority of something is almost all of the people or things in that group.
- A majority of the people voted for Tom Smith in the election.
malnutrition [mlnju :trin] n.
Malnutrition is the condition of not getting enough nutrients.
- After eating only a meager amount of food, she suffered from malnutrition.
mammal [mml] n.
A mammal is an animal that usually has hair and is not born from an egg.
- Even though it lives in the water, whales are actually mammals.
manage [mnid] v.
To manage something means to control or be in charge of it.
-I had to manage the meeting myself.
managerial [mndiril] adj.
Managerial describes something related to a manager or management.
- Nancy has a managerial position at the bank.
Mandarin [mndrin] n.
Mandarin is one of the two main Chinese languages.
- Although Johns parents both spoke Mandarin, he could only speak English.
mandatory [mndt:ri] adj.
If something is mandatory, then it is required by law.
- Its mandatory that everyone be at least sixteen to drive a car in the US.
manifest [mnfest] v.
To manifest means to make something visible or obvious.
- The holiday season manifested joy in the children.
manipulate [mnipjleit] v.
To manipulate something means to skillfully or unfairly control or affect it.
- The Dr. manipulated the data to make it look like the cure was working.
Mankind [mnkind] n.
Mankind is all of the world s people.
- All of mankind has to work to make this a better world.
manner [mn:r] n.
A manner is the way someone does something.
- His manner of not looking at someone while speaking, is a bit rude.
manor [mn:r] n.
A manor is a large house with many rooms.
- The m anor had over forty rooms in addition to beautiful gardens.
mansion [mnn] n.
A mansion is a large and expensive home.
- The mansion had thirty bedrooms, two kitchens, and a pool.
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manufacture [mnjfkt:r] v.
To manufacture something means to make it in a factory.
- My fathers company manufactures steel building materials.
marathon [mran] n.
A marathon is a very long foot race just over 42 kilometers.
-I ran a marathon, and now my legs are tired.
marble [ma:rbl] n.
Marble is a type of rock that feels cold and is smooth when cut.
- The large house had floors made of marble.
mariner [mrn:r] n.
A mariner is a sailor.
- The old mariner used his telescope to find the shore.
marrow [mrou] n.
Marrow is the soft substance in the center of bones.
- Dissolved marrow is a common ingredient in soups.
marry [mri] v.
To marry is to legally become husband and wife.
-Rose and Henry were married, and they lived happily.
marshal [ma:rl] v.
To marshal a group means to assemble them in order.
- The students were marshaled outside and put into groups.
martial [ma:rfl] adj.
If something is martial, it is related to fighting or war.
- Karate is a martial art that began many years ago in Japan.
marvel [ma:rvl] v.
To marvel at something is to feel surprise and interest in it.
- We marveled at her excellent piano playing.
masculine [mskjlin] adj.
When something is masculine, it is a quality or thing related to men.
- American football is usually considered a masculine sport.
mash [m] V.
To mash something is to crush it so that it is soft.
- We mashed the hard potatoes and served them for dinner.
mass [ms] n.
A mass is a large number of things of one type.
- We received a mass of letters this morning.
mast [mst] n.
A mast is a long pole on a ship that holds the sail.
- The mast held both sails of the ship upright.
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master [msta:r] n.
A master is a person who is very good at something.
- My brother is a master of taekwondo.
masterpiece [mstrpi:s] n.
A masterpiece is a very good painting, novel, movie, or other work of art.
- The Arc de Triomphe is considered a masterpiece in the world o f architecture.
match [mt] v.
To match is to be the same or similar.
- The two shoes matched. They looked the same
material [mtiril] n.
A material is what is used to make something.
- Brick is a good material for building houses.
mature [mtju:r] v.
To mature means to grow up to become an adult.
- When they matured, they became as tall as their parents.
maximize [mksmaiz] v.
To maximize something means to make it the biggest in size or amount.
- Businesses try to maximize their profits.
maybe [meibi] adv.
Maybe is used to show that something is possible or may be true.
- If I focus hard enough, maybe I can come up with the right answer.
mayor [mei:r] n.
The mayor is the person in charge o f a city.
- The mayor of my hometown is quite a powerful speaker.
maze [meiz] n.
A maze is a system of paths that is complicated and easy to get lost in.
- We got lost in the maze in the garden.
meal [mi:l] n.
A meal is a time when food is eaten like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Breakfast is my favorite meal because I enjoy breakfast foods
mean [mi:n] adj.
Mean describes someone who is unkind or cruel.
- My co-worker is a very mean person. He gets angry very quickly.
meantime [mi:ntaim] n.
The meantime is the time between two events.
- Ted began setting the table. In the meantime, I began preparing the food.
measure [me:r] v.
To measure something means to find out the quality, value, or effect of it.
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- The scientists carefully measured the amount of chemicals in the tubes.
meat [mi:t] n.
Meat is food made of animals.
- This piece of meat Im eating tastes very good.
mechanic [mknik] n.
A mechanic is someone who fixes vehicles or machines.
- We took the car to the mechanic to be fixed.
mechanism [meknizm] n.
A mechanism is a part of a machine that performs a certain function.
- I cant open my car door because the locking mechanism is broke.
medication [medkein] n.
Medication is medicine or drugs given to people who are sick.
- The doctor gave me medication to treat my illness.
medicine [medsn] n.
Medicine is something you take to feel better or treat an illness.
- The doctor gave me medicine for my cold.
medieval [mi:dii:vl] adj.
If something is medieval, it comes from the period between 650 and 1500 CE.
- We visited a castle that was built during medieval times.
meditate [medteit] v.
To meditate means to focus or think deeply in silence.
- She liked to meditate for several hours of each day.
melt [melt] v.
To melt means to turn from a solid to a liquid.
- The snowman that we made yesterday melted in the sun.
member [membr] n.
A member is a person who is part of a group.
- Julie is the newest member of our team.
memorable [memrbl] adj.
If something is memorable, then it is remembered for a special reason.
"- The party was memorable; people were still talking about it years later."
memory [memri] n.
A memory is something you remember.
- The memory ofmyfirst time in the city will always be the best.
mend [mend] v.
To mend something means to fix it when it is broken or damaged.
- Mother mended the rip in my pants with a piece of cloth.
mental [ment] adj.
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If something is mental, it has to do with your mind.
- I made a mental picture of the room.
mention [menn] v
To mention something is to talk about it.
- The doctors mentioned the problems that the patient was having.
mentor [ment:r] n.
A mentor is a person with experience or knowledge who advises someone.
- The students each chose a mentor to help them with the experiment.
Mercy [m:rsi] n.
If you show mercy, you choose not to punish or harm someone.
- He asked his boss for mercy and to not fir e him .
merchandise [m:rtndaiz] n.
Merchandise is goods ready to be purchased or sold.
- The store added more merchandise because there were more shoppers.
mere [mir] adj.
When something is mere, it is small or not important.
- We lost the game by a mere two points.
merge [m:rd] v.
To merge two things is to combine them into one whole thing.
- The storm clouds merged into one large menacing cloud that filled the sky.
mess [mes] n.
A mess is a condition that is not clean or neat.
- Heathers room was a complete mess.
message [mesid] n.
A message is a set of words that you send to someone.
- I left a message for you in the envelope.
metabolic [metbalik] adj.
When something is metabolic, it relates to a persons or animal s metabolism.
- People who have a low metabolic rate will gain weight.
metabolism [mtblizm] n.
A persons metabolism is the way chemical processes in their body use energy.
- If you exercise every day, your metabolism speeds up.
metal [metl] n.
Metal is a strong material people use to build things.
- Steel is a common metal that is used to build buildings.
meteor [mi:tir] n.
A meteor is a rock from outer space that falls to Earth.
- We saw a meteor in the sky last night.
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meteorology [mktirldi] n.
Meteorology is the science th at studies the weather.
- In order to understand the weather, you have to study meteorology.
meteorological [mi:tirladikl] adj.
If something is meteorological, it is concerned with the science of weather.
- The thunderstorm was so large that it became a great meteorological event.
method [meed] n.
A method is the way to do something.
- One method to remember things is to tie a string around your finger.
metropolitan [metrpalitn] adj.
If something is metropolitan, it relates to a large city.
- All of the metropolitan excitement of New York City made Rufus nervous.
microbe [maikroub] n.
A microbe is a very small living thing that often makes people sick.
- The first step in curing a disease is finding the microbe that causes the disease.
microchip [maikroutip] n.
A microchip is a small device inside a computer that holds information.
- I can put more data on my computer if I buy a more powerful microchip.
middle [midl] n.
The middle of something is the center or halfway point.
- The Canadian flag has a maple leaf in the middle of it.
midst [midst] n.
The midst of something is the middle of it.
- She was in the midst of cleaning when the telephone rang.
mighty [maiti] adj.
When something is mighty, it is strong and large.
- The mighty wrestler scared all who faced him.
migraine [maigrein] n.
A migraine is a painful headache that makes one feel sick.
- My sister gets a migraine every time she has a lot of stress.
migrate [maigreit] v.
To migrate means to move from one place to another.
- Many birds migrate to warmer countries in the winter.
military [militri] n.
The military is the armed forces of a country.
-I joined the military after I finished high school.
mill [mil] n.
A mill is a building where flour is made.
- The farmer took his wheat to the m ill to make it into flour.
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millennium [milenim] n.
A millennium is one thousand years.
- Stonehenge is believed to have been built about 5 millenniums ago.
mimic [mimik] v.
To mimic something means to copy the way it sounds or moves.
- The hunter mimicked a ducks call and shot the two ducks that called back.
miner [mainr] n.
A miner is a person who works in a mine.
- The miner was looking for gold.
mineral [minrl] n.
A mineral is a type of substance found in the Earth.
- Rocks are made up of different kinds of minerals.
miniature [minitr] adj.
If something is miniature, it is very small.
- The boy enjoys playing with his miniature train set in his bedroom.
minimal [minml] adj.
When something is minimal, it is very small.
- My lazy husband does a minimal amount of work around the house.
minimize [minmaiz] v.
To minimize means to reduce something to the lowest possible level.
- I checked my homework twice to minimize errors I might have made.
minister [ministr] n.
A minister is an important person in government with many duties.
- The minister of education controls the countrys schools.
Ministry [ministri] n.
A ministry is a government department.
- The ministry of trade is responsible for taxing imports and exports
misconception [misknsepn] n.
A misconception is a wrong idea about something.
- People once believed the misconception that the Earth is flat.
Mischief [mistif] n.
Mischief is behavior that is meant to trick or cause trouble for people.
- Ben was up to mischief when he persuaded Ken to paint his face.
Misery [mizri] n.
Misery is extreme suffering.
- There was a lot of misery after Sam lost his dog.
misfortune [misf:rtn] n.
Misfortune is bad luck or an unlucky event.
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- His family helped him when he encountered misfortune.
misguided [misgaidid] adj.
When something is misguided, it is based on bad judgment or wrong beliefs.
- The snake b it Molly during her misguided attempt to grab it.
misplace [mispleis] v.
To misplace something means to lose it.
- I misplaced my wallet, and I didnt find it until a week later.
mission [mi] n
A mission is an important job that is sometimes far away.
- The womans mission was to help sick people.
mistake [misteik] n.
A mistake is something you do wrong.
- My boss always yells at me when I make a mistake.
mix [miks] n.
A mix is different things put together.
- The green mix we made in science class spilled onto the table.
mixture [mikst:r] n.
A mixture is something that is made by mixing other things together.
- The walls were built using a mixture of water, rock, and dirt.
moan [moun] v.
To moan is to make a low sound when feeling pain or sadness.
- The sick man moaned from his bed.
mob [mob] n.
A mob is a large crowd of people that often wants to cause violence.
- The copier was destroyed by a mob of angry workers.
mobile [moubail] adj.
If something is mobile, it can be moved easily.
- Mobile phones are popular because you can take them anywhere.
mock [mak] v.
To mock someone means to tease them in a cruel way.
- The girls mocked Nancy because she was a new student.
mode [moud] n.
A mode is a setting or condition on a machine.
- Mother turned the 7V to quiet mode while she talked on the phone.
moderate [madreit] ad.
When something is moderate, it is not too big or too small in size or amount.
- It takes a moderate amount of patience to be around small children all day.
moderation [madrein] n.
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Moderation is a state of being just enough but not too much.
- It is important to eat in moderation so that you can have a healthy body.
modest [madist] adj.
If people are modest, they do not think that they are too important.
- Derek is very modest for someone who is so rich.
modify [madfai] v.
To modify something is to change it a little bit.
- I modified my outfit by adding a belt to it.
moist [moist] adj.
When something is moist, it is slightly wet.
- The ground is s till moist from the rain last night.
moisture [mistr] n.
Moisture is small drops of water in the air or on a surface.
- If you breathe on a window, moisture from your breath collects on the glass.
mold [mould] n.
A mold is a hollow container that is used to make certain shapes.
- Using a cupcake mold will ensure that they come out just right.
molecule [malkju:l] n.
A molecule is the smallest basic unit that makes up a physical substance.
- A tiny drop of water is made up of thousands of molecules of water.
moment [moumnt] n.
A moment is a second or a very short time.
- I was only a few moments late for the meeting.
monarch [manrk] n.
The monarch of a country is the king, queen, emperor, or empress.
- The monarch lived in a beautiful palace with a grand gate.
monastery [mansteri] n.
A monastery is a building in which monks live.
- The monks a t this monastery are famous for their bread and music.
monetary [manteri] adj.
When something is monetary, it relates to money.
- A strong monetary policy is important for a country to be successful.
monitor [manitr] v.
To monitor people or things is to watch them closely.
- The teacher monitors the students when they take tests.
Monk [mk] n.
A monk is a religious person who lives a simple life.
- The monks knew a lot about religion.
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monolingual [manligwl] adj.
If someone is monolingual, then they speak only one language.
- In todays global economy, being monolingual limits your opportunities.
monster [manstr] n.
A monster is any imaginary frightening creature that looks strange.
- The monster scared everyone in the village.
monument [manjmnt] n.
A monument is a structure that is built to remind people of a person or event.
- A large monument was built to honor the brave soldiers.
mood [mu:d] n.
A mood is the way someone is feeling.
- I am in a good mood because I did well on my math test.
moral [m(:)rl] n.
A moral is a message at the end of a story that teaches you something.
- At the end of the story, Mother explained the moral to the children.
morale [mourl] n.
Morale is the amount of hope that people have during a difficult situation.
- To improve our familys morale, mom suggested going on a picnic.
Moreover [m:rouv:r] adv.
Moreover means besides or in addition to something.
- Its cold outside. Moreover, the wind is very strong.
mortal [m:rtl] adj.
When a person is mortal, they cannot live forever.
- All people are mortal.
mortgage [m:rgid] n.
A mortgage is a loan for property, especially homes and businesses.
- When they bought their new home, the married couple had to sign a mortgage.
moss [m(:)s] n.
Moss is a small green or yellow plant that grows on wet dirt, rocks, or tree trunks.
- Be careful not to slip on the moss thats covering those rocks.
motion [moun] n.
A motion is a movement that someone makes.
- The police officer made a motion with his hand.
motive [moutiv] n.
A motive is the reason someone does something.
- His motive for studying so hard is to get into a good college.
mound [maund] n.
A mound of something is a large pile of it.
- There was a mound of clothes on the messy teenagers floor.
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mount [maunt] v.
Something mounts when it becomes stronger over time.
- His fear mounted as the monster crawled out from under his bed.
Mud [md] n.
Mud is soft, wet dirt.
multicultural [mltikltrl] adj.
When something is multicultural, it relates to many different cultures.
- Everyone was welcomed to attend the multicultural celebration.
multiple [mltpl] adj.
If there are multiple things, there are many of them.
- When the stunt went wrong, the man suffered multiple injuries.
multiply [mltplai] v.
To multiply is to increase in number.
- In the past year, the number of people at work multiplied by ten percent.
multitude [mltitju:d] n.
A multitude of things or people is a very large number of them.
- A multitude of people were waiting a t the airport.
mundane [mndein] adj.
When something is mundane, it is boring, common, or ordinary.
- The man had the mundane chore of raking thousands of leaves into piles.
muscle [msl] n.
Muscle is a mass of tissue attached to bone that helps you move.
- She went to the gym in order to make her muscles stronger.
muscular [mskjlr] adj.
When someone is muscular, they are very fit and strong.
- He exercised regularly so that his body could become muscular.
mushroom [mru(:)m]
n.
A mushroom is a fungus with a round top. Some are used as food.
- The soup had fresh mushrooms in it.
mutual [mju:tul] adj.
If something is mutual, it is felt in the same way by two or more people.
- Robert likes Sarah. The feeling is mutual.
mystery [misteri] n.
A mystery is something that is difficult to understand or explain.
-The path on the map was a complete mystery to me.
myth [mi ] n.
A myth is a traditional story that explains a cultures history and beliefs.
- In Greece, there was a myth about a woman who had snakes for hair.
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mythology [mildi] n.
Mythology is a group of stories from a particular country or region.
- Egyptian mythology was the basis for a religion.
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nap [np] n.
A nap is a short sleep, usually during the day.
- I took a short nap because I stayed up late last night.
narrate [nreit] v.
To narrate a story means to write about it or read it aloud.
- This story was written by John, but Aaron is narrating it to the crowd.
narrow [nrou] adj.
When something is narrow, it is very thin.
-The bridge is too narrow for a car to drive over.
nasty [nsti] adj.
If something is nasty, then it is not nice or pleasant.
- The rotten apple left a nasty taste inside her mouth.
nationality [nnlti] n.
Nationality is an identity based on the nation from which you come.
- His nationality is German, but he speaks French, Spanish, and Korean.
native [neitiv] adj.
When something is native, it is originating in a certain place or area.
- Avocadoes are native fruits of Mexico.
naughty [no:ti] adj.
When children are naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told.
- The boy had to go to his room because he was being naughty.
nausea [n:zi] n.
Nausea is the feeling of being sick to your stomach.
- The doctor said the medicine would help get rid of her nausea.
naval [neivl] adj.
When something is naval, it relates to a countrys navy or military ships.
- The country sent all of its naval forces to protect them.
neat [ni:t] adj.
If something is neat, it is very clean or organized well.
- My sister always keeps her bedroom very neat.
necessary [nesseri] adj.
If something is necessary, you must do it.
-It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country.
nectar [nektr] n.
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowers that bees and other insects collect.
- Bees use nectar to make their honey.
Needle [ni:dl] n.
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A needle is a small, sharp piece of metal that you use to make or fix clothes.
- I used a needle to fix the hole in my pants.
needy [ni:di] adj.
If someone is needy, they are very poor.
- After he lost his job, he became very needy.
negative [negtiv] adj.
When something is negative, it is unpleasant or sad.
- She doesnt like to say negative things about her friends.
neglect [niglekt] v
To neglect someone or something is to not take care of it properly.
- William neglected his room, so it is a complete mess.
negligible [neglidbl] adj.
If something is negligible, it is extremely small and not important.
- The amount she owed was negligible. It was less than ten cents.
negotiate [nigouieit] v.
To negotiate means to try to make an agreement through discussion.
- Mario and Joe took a long time negotiating the contract between the companies.
neighbor [neibr] n.
A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
- I like my neighbor because hes very friendly.
neither [ni:r] adv.
You use neither to connect two negative statements.
- Neither the pass on the left nor the pass on the right will lead us home.
nervous [n:rvs] adj.
When a person is nervous, they think something bad will happen.
- The boy became nervous when he heard the news.
nest [nest] n.
A nest is a place where a bird lays its eggs.
- The bird laid her eggs in the nest that she made.
Net [net] n.
A net is a bag made of strong thread. It is used to catch animals.
- The boy caught butterflies in his net.
neutral [nju:trl] adj.
If someone is neutral, then they do not help either of the two fighting sides.
- The girls friend remained neutral while the couple was arguing.
nevertheless [nev:rles] adv.
You use nevertheless to show that something goes against a fact.
- He is usually friendly. Nevertheless, he wasnt this afternoon.
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newcomer [nju:km :r] n.
A newcomer is a person who has recently arrived at a place or a group.
- The students happily welcomed the newcomer to the school.
nick [nik] v.
To nick someone means to cut them slightly with a sharp object.
- While cutting the carrots, the cook nicked his finger with the edge of his knife.
nightmare [natim] n.
A nightmare is a bad or scary dream.
- The girl was scared to go back to sleep because she had a nightmare.
nod [nod] v.
To nod is to movey our head up and down.
- I nodded my head as I listened to the son g.
noise [niz] n.
A noise is an unpleasant sound.
- The crying baby made a loud noise.
None [nn] pron.
None means not any of someone or something.
- He spent all his money. There is none left.
nonetheless [nnles] adv.
If something happens nonetheless, then it occurs despite some other thing.
- She tried to keep the dog out of the mud, but it got dirty nonetheless.
nope [noup] adv.
Nope is an informal way of saying no.
- He asked if I had any money, and I had to say, Nope.
nor [n:r] conj.
You use nor to connect two negative ideas.
- I eat neither apples nor oranges. I dont like either one.
norm [n:rm] n.
A norm is a way of behaving that is considered normal in a particular society.
- Wearing a heavy coat all summer is not considered a norm in the desert.
normal [n:rml] adj.
If something is normal, it is not strange nor surprising to you.
- It is normal for me to bathe every night.
northern [n:r:rn] adj.
If something is northern, it is in the direction of north.
- It is much colder in northern countries than it is here.
notice [noutis] v.
To notice something is to see it for the first time.
- Did you notice the view?
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notify [noutfai] v.
To notify someone of something is to tell them about it.
- The teacher notified us about a change to our assignment.
notion [noun] n.
A notion is an idea or belief about something.
- I have a notion that this route would get us to the beach.
notorious [nout:ris] adj.
When something is notorious, it is well-known because of something bad.
- This area of town is notorious for gang activity.
nourish [n:ri|] v.
To nourish something is to give it food that it needs to live.
- A good m other will nourish her baby every day.
novel [navl] n.
A novel is a book that tells a story.
- He wrote a great novel about ancient China.
novelty [navlt] n.
A novelty is something that is new, original, or strange.
- Ice cream was a novelty for him since he rarely had any.
nowadays [naudeiz] adv.
If something happens nowadays, it happens at the present time.
- In the past people walked everywhere. Nowadays, they use cars.
nowhere [nouhw:r] adv.
You use nowhere to say that a place or thing does not exist.
- Unfortunately, water was nowhere to be found.
nucleus [nju:klis] n.
The nucleus is the central part of an atom or cell.
- The nucleus is made up of many tiny particles.
nuisance [nju:sns] n.
A nuisance is a person or thing that is annoying or causes a lot of problems.
- The teenager considered her noisy little brothers to be quite a nuisance.
numb [nm ] adj.
When a body part is numb, it does not have any feeling.
- After holding my hand under the icy water, my fingers went numb.
numerous [rju:mrs] adj.
If something is numerous, there are many of those things.
- It was hard to drive fast since there were numerous holes in the road.
nurse [n:rs] n.
A nurse is a person who helps sick people in the hospital.
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- A nurse helped me get better.
nursery [n:rsri] n.
A nursery is a room where babies and children sleep, play, or are cared for.
- The children kissed their parents goodnight and went upstairs to the nursery.
nurture [n:rtr] v.
To nurture something means to care for it as it grows or develops.
- Robert nurtured his plants, and that is why they grow so well.
Nutrient [nju:trint] n.
A nutrient is something that a living thing needs to keep it alive.
- Vegetables are full of important nutrients.
nutrition [nju:trin] n.
Nutrition is the process by which people use food to stay healthy.
- It is important to pay attention to nutrition if you want to be an athlete.
nutritious [njutris] adj.
When something is nutritious, it helps the body stay healthy.
- Mangoes are one of the most nutritious fruits in the world.
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Oath [ou] n. li th
An oath is a formal, often public, promise.
- Judges must take an oath to be fair to everyone in court.
Li th l mt li ha mang tnh trang trng v thng cng khai
->> Judges phi th s cng bng vi tt c mi ngi trong phin ta
obey [oubei] v. Vng li
To obey means to follow what a law or a person says you must do.
- My little sister did not obey my mother. Now she is in trouble.
Vng li ngha l nghe theo nhng g trong lut hoc mt ngi no ni m theo bn phi lm
Em gi ca ti khng nghe li anh trai. By gi con b ang gp rc ri.
objective [bdektiv] n. Mc tiu
An objective is a goal or plan that someone has.
- My objective this week is to finish my homework by 7:30 every night.
Mt mc tiu l ch n hoc k hoch ca ai .
Mc tiu ca ti trong tun ny l hon thnh bi tp v nh trc 7h30 cc bui ti.
oblige [blaid] v. p buc
To oblige someone means to require them to do something.
- If I wanted to have playtime, I was obliged to clean my room once a week.
p buc ai c ngha l yu cu h lm mt vic g.
Nu ti mun c thi gian chi, ti s b bt buc lau dn sch phng ti mt ln mt tun.
oblivious [blivis] adj. Lng qun
If someone is oblivious of something, they are unaware of it.
- I was late to school because I was oblivious of the time.
Nu ai lng qun ci g, h khng bit v n.
Ti mun hc v ti qun thi gian.
obscure [bskjur] adj. M h, che khut
If something is obscure, it is not well-known.
- The old man travels the world in search of obscure books.
Nu ci g m h, n khng c bit r rng.
Ngi n ng gi i du lch trn th gii da trn vic nghin cu nhng cun sch m h.
observe [bz:rv] v quan st
To observe something is to watch it.
- Brian observed the sun rising over the mountains.
Quan st ci g tc l xem n.
Brian quan st mt tri mc trn rng ni.
obsess [bses] v. m nh
To obsess about something means to think about it all of the time.
- After watching the Star Wars movies, Ike obsessed about becoming a Jedi.
m nh v mt th g c ngha l ngh v n mi lc.
Sau khi xem phim Chin tranh gia cc v sao, Ike m nh v vic tr thnh mt Jedi.
obsolete [absli:t] adj. Lc hu, li thi
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If something is obsolete, it is not used anymore because something better exists.
- Since computers became inexpensive, typewriters have become obsolete.
Nu mt ci g li thi, n khng cn c s dng nhiu na v nhng ci tt hn ang tn ti.
Bi v my tnh tr nn r hn, nhng ngi nh my ang tr nn li thi.
obstacle [abstkl] n. Tr ngi, ro cn
An obstacle is an object or a problem that stops you from doing something.
- Climbing over the giant rock was the biggest obstacle for the hikers.
Mt tr ngi l mt vt hoc mt vn m khin bn dng li vic lm mt th g .
Leo qua hn khng l l tr ng ln nht i vi nhng ngi leo ni.
Obstruct [bstrkt] v. Cn tr
To obstruct something means to get in its way.
- The car broke down on the road and obstructed traffic for hours.
Cn tr mt th g ngha l chn n li.
Ci t b hng ngay trn ng v cn tr giao thng trong vi gi ng h.
obtain [btein] v. C c, ly c
To obtain is to get something you want or need.
- After I passed the test, I obtained my drivers license.
C c c ngha l nhn ci g m bn mun hoc cn.
Sau khi vt qua bi thi, ti ly c bng li xe.
obvious [abvis] adj. R rng, hin nhin
If something is obvious, it is clear and easily seen.
-It was obvious that he was tired. He kept falling asleep.
Nu mt ci g hin nhin, n s r rng v d dng nhn ra.
Anh y r rng l ang mt. Anh y ng thip i.
occasion [kein] n. Dp
An occasion is a time when something important happens.
- Her graduation was an occasion to have a good time.
Mt dp l mt thi gian m ci g quan trng xy ra.
t tt nghip ca c y l dp m c y c qung thi gian vui v.
occupation [akjpein] n. Ngh nghip
An occupation is a persons job.
- My fathers occupation is a dentist
Ngh nghip l cng vic ca ai .
Ngh nghip ca cha ti l bc s nha khoa.
occupy [akjpai] v. ng hnh
To occupy a place is to live, work, or be there.
- Kevin and Alice occupied the chairs and had a long discussion.
ng hnh mt a im l sng, lm vic v .
Kevin v Alice ng hnh cng chic gh ch tch v c mt cuc tho lun di.
occur [k:r] n. Xy ra
To occur means to happen.
- When did the thunderstorm occur?
Xy ra c ngha l din ra ci g .
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ocean [oun] n. i dng
The ocean is all of the salt water that surrounds land.
- The ocean can make powerful waves.
i dng l tt c nc mn bao quanh t lin.
i dng to ra cc con sng mnh m.
odd [ad] adj. L, k quc
When something is odd, it is unusual.
- Her cat is odd. It walks on two feet.
Khi mt th g k quc, n khng bnh thng.
Con mo ca c y tht k quc, n i bng hai chn.
odor [oudr] n. Mi hi, hng
An odor is a very distinct smell.
- He knew there was a leak when he noticed the strong odor of natural gas.
Mi hi c mi rt ring bit.
Anh y bit c s r r khi anh y pht hin ra mi hi nng ca kh ga t nhin.
offend [fend] v. Xc phm, pht lng
To offend someone means to make them angry or upset.
- They were both offended by what they had said to each other.
Xc phm ai c ngha l khin h bc bi.
C hai bn h u b xc phm bi nhng g h ni v nhau.
offense [fens] n. Xc phm, pht lng, vi phm
An offense is behavior that is wrong or breaks a law.
- Stealing a car is a very serious offense.
Mt s vi phm l hnh vi sai hoc ph v lut l.
n cp t l mt s vi phm nghim trng.
offer [ (:)fr] v ngh
To offer is to present someone with something.
- He offered me the keys to his car.
ngh l a cho ai ci g.
Anh y ngh ti a cha kha t anh y.
officer [(:)fiser] n. S quan
An officer is a leader in the army.
- The soldiers followed the orders of the officer.
S quan l ngi lnh o qun i.
Thy thy nghe theo lnh ca s quan.
offset [:fset] v. B p, lch, b li
To offset means to use one thing to cancel out the effect of another thing.
- Increased wages are offset by higher prices for goods.
B p ngha l s dng ci g ci tin nh hng ca mt th khc.
Lng tng b li gi hng ha cao hn.
offspring [:fspri]
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Offspring are the children of a person or the babies of an animal.
- The dogs off spring had the same color of fur as she did.
Dng di l nhng a tr ca mt ngi hoc con con ca loi vt.
Th h sau ca con ch c cng mu sc hoc long so vi m n.
omen [oumn] n. im bo
An omen is a sign of what will happen in the future.
- He thought that seeing a black cat in the street was an omen of bad luck
im bo l du hiu cho ci g xy ra trong tng lai.
Anh ta ngh nhn thy con mo en trn ng l mt im bo cho s en.
omission [oumin] n. S thit st
An omission is something that has been left out or not done.
- Mike was upset because of the o miss ion of his name during the ceremony.
S thiu st l ci g b b li hoc khng lm.
Mike bc bi v s thit st tn anh ta trong l k nim.
onset [anset] n. Khi u
The onset of something unpleasant is the beginning of it.
- At the onset of the battle, the enemy wasnt prepared for such a large attack.
S khi u khng hi lng bt u vic .
Lc bt u trn chin, k th khng chun b cho cuc tn cng ln th.
ongoing [angou] adj. Tip din
If something is ongoing, then it is still happening or still growing.
- The development of plants is ongoing because it takes time for them to mature.
Nu mt th g tip din, n vn xy ra hoc tip tc ln ln.
S pht trin ca thc tt l tip din b v chng mt thi gian trng thnh.
operate [apreit] v. Vn hnh
To operate means to work or function.
- Im sorry, but the trains are not operating today.
Vn hnh ngha l lm vic theo chc nng.
Ti xin li nhng hm nay chuyn tu khng hot ng.
operation [aprein] n. Cuc phn thut
An operation is when a doctor replaces or removes something in the body.
- The operation on my arm was a success.
Cuc phu thut l vic bc s thay th hoc chuyn mt th g trong c th.
Cuc phn thut trn cnh tay ti thnh cng.
opinion [pinjn] n. kin, quan im
An opinion is a thought about a person or a thing.
- Meg told me her opinion of my story. She said it was not funny.
Mt kin l suy ngha ca mt ngi hoc mt vt.
Meg ni cho ti v quan im ca c y vi cu chuyn. C y ni n khng hi hc.
opponent [pounnt] n. i th
An opponent is someone who fights against you.
- On the field, our opponents were too good for us.
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i th l ai nh li bn.
Trong lnh vc, i th ca chng ta qu gii.
opportunity [aprtj:inti] n. C hi
An opportunity is a chance to do something.
- I had an opportunity to take pictures in the jungle.
C hi l mt dp lm mt th g .
Ti c c hi mang nhng bc tranh trong khu rng gi.
oppose [pouz] v. Phn i, chng li
To oppose something means to dislike it or act against it.
- I want to be a police officer because I oppose crime.
Chng li c ngha l khng thch v phn khng.
Ti mun tr thnh mt cnh st bi v ti s chng li ti phm.
opposite [apzit] n. i din, tri ngc
If A is the opposite of B, A is completely different from B.
- The opposite of black is white.
Nu A tri ngc vi B, A hon ton khc B.
Tri ngc vi en l trng.
oppress [pres] v. p bc, nn
To oppress someone means to rule over them in a cruel and unfair way.
- Free speech had been oppressed in his country.
p bc l t ra lut l ti li v khng cng bng.
Vic d lun t do b nn t nc ny.
opt [apt] v. La chn
To opt is to make a choice, especially when deciding in favor of something.
- My brother likes chocolate ice cream, but I always opt for vanilla.
La chn l quyt nh ci g , k c nhng th a thch.
Anh trai i thch kem s c la, nhng ti lun chon vanilla.
optic [aptik] adj. Mang tnh chn la
When something is optic, it relates to the eyes or light.
- Her blindness was caused by a problem with her optic nerve.
Khi mt th g mang tnh la chn, n lin quan n nh mt hoc tia sng.
Vic b m ca c y gy ra bi s hi hp chn la.
optimism [aptmizm] n. S lc quan
Optimism is the feeling of being hopeful about the future or success of something.
- The mother had optimism about her childrens futures.
S lc quan l cm gic cm thy hi vng v tng lai hoc v s thnh cng.
B m lc quan v tng lai nhng a tr.
option [apn] n. S la chn
An option is a choice between two or more things.
- The children were given the option of three houses to pick from.
S la chn
Nhng a tr c a ra s la chn trong 3 ngi nh n chng.
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oracle [(:)rkl] n.
An oracle is person who speaks with gods and gives advice about the future.
- The king went to the oracle to ask if going to war was a good idea.
orangutan [:rutn] n. i i
An orangutan is a large ape with red and brown hair and long arms.
- Orangutans use their long arms to swing from trees.
i i l loi kh ln vi mi tc , nu v cnh tay di.
i i s dng cnh tay di ca mnh u t cy.
orbit [:rbit] v. Quay quanh
To orbit something means to move around it in a continuous, curving path.
- The moon orbits the Earth.
Quay quanh c ngha l chuyn ng xung quanh mt ng vng cung, lin tip.
Mt trng quay quanh tri t.
Ordeal [:rdi:l] n. Th thch
An ordeal is a bad experience.
- Driving in the snowstorm was an ordeal shed never forget.
Th thch l kinh nghim xu.
Li xe trong bo tuyt l s th thch m c y khng bao gi qun.
ordinary [:rdneri] adj. Bnh thng, ph thng
If someone or something is ordinary, they are not special in any way.
- Today was just an ordinary day. Nothing unusual happened.
Nu ai hoc ci g bnh thng, n khng theo cch c bit.
Ngy hm nay ch l mt ngy bnh thng. khng c g bt thng xy ra.
ore [:r] n. Qung
Ore is the raw form of rock or material from which a valuable metal is taken.
- The factory melted the ore and used it to make iron products.
Qung l dng th ca hoc nguyn liu ni kim loi c gi tr c khai thc.
Nh my nung chy qung v s dng sn xut sn phm thp.
organic [:rgnik] adj. Hu c
If food is organic, it is grown without adding chemicals to it.
- The organic carrots are more expensive, but theyre better for you.
Nu thc n l hu c, n ln ln khng c ha cht.
C rt hu c t hn, nhng chng tt cho bn.
Organism [:rgnlzm] n. Sinh vt sng
An organism is a living thing, especially a very small one.
- We studied the organism on the microscope.
Sinh vt sng l vt th sng, k c loi nh.
Chng ta hc v sinh vt sng trn knh hin vi.
organize [:rgnaiz] v. T chc
To organize is to plan or get ready for an event.
-Make a list to help you organize the things you need.
T chc l ln k hoch hoc sn sng cho mt s kin.
Ln danh sch c th s gip bn t chc mi th bn cn.
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origin [:rdin] n. Ngun gc
The origin of someone or something is where they come from.
- The origin of the honey that we eat is from a beehive.
Ngun gc ca ai hoc mt th g l ni h n.
Ngun gc ca mt ong m chng ta n l t t ong.
original [ridnl] adj. Nguyn gc
If something is original, it is the first one of that thing.
- This is the original painting of the Mona Lisa.
Nu mt th g nguyn gc, n l phin bn u tin.
y l bc v nguyn gc ca Mona Lisa
ornament [:rnmnt] n. Vt trang tr
An ornament is an attractive object that people display in their homes.
- The woman kept some colorful ornaments on the shelves.
Vt trang tr l vt thu ht m mi ngi by ra trong nh ca h.
Ngi ph n gi vt trang tr nhiu mu sc trn gi.
Ornate [:rneit] adj. Vn hoa, lng ly
If something is ornate, it is decorated with a lot of fancy things.
- Kims prom dress was very expensive since it was so ornate.
Nu ci g lng ly, n c trang tr vi nhiu th p.
Vy d hi ca Kim rt t bi v n lng ly.
otherwise [rwaiz] adv. Nu khng th, mt khc.
Otherwise means different or in another way.
"- Its good to stay active; otherwise, youll gain weight."
Mt khc c ngha l theo mt cch khc.
Nn hot ng nh vy, nu khng th bn s nng qu mc.
ought [o:t] aux. v. Cn phi
If someone ought to do something, then it is the right thing to do.
- I ought to take my library books back.
Nu mt ngi cn phi lm g, l th h nn lm.
Ti cn phi tr li cun sch mn t th vin.
outback [autbk] n. Vng ho lnh
The outback is the wild inland region of Australia where very few people live.
- Many Australian farmers use the outback to raise cattle.
Vng ho lnh l vng hoang d Australia ni m gn nh khng ai sinh sng.
Nhiu nng dn Australian s dng vng ho lnh nui gia sc.
Outburst [autb:rst] n. S bng pht
An outburst is a sudden, strong expression of an emotion.
- There was an outburst of cheers when the comedian took the stage.
S bng pht l hin tng t ngt, mnh m tro ln.
C mt s c v khn khch khi cc din vin hi ln sn khu
Outdated [autdeitid] adj. Li thi
When something is outdated, it is old and no longer useful in modern time.
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- Tape players are becoming outdated because of digital music.
Khi mt ci g li thi, n c v khng cn hu ch trong thi im hin ti.
a ht tr nn li thi bi v nhc s.
outfit [autfit] n. Trang phc, b
An outfit is a set of clothes worn together, often for a certain job or event.
- Kellys new outfit made her look so glamourous.
B l b qun o mc cng nhau, thng dng cho cng vic hoc s kin.
B mi ca Kelly khin c y quyn r.
outline [autlain] n. Dn
An outline is the plan for a story or essay.
- Before I wrote my essay, I made an outline.
Dn l tng quan mt cu chuyn hay bi lun.
Trc khi vit lun, ti lp dn .
outlook [autluk] n. Nhn nhn
An outlook is a persons opinion or way of thinking about something.
- He changed his outlook about rats after he read a book about them.
Nhn nhn l quan im hoc cch ngh v mt th g .
Anh y thay i nhn nhn v loi chut khi anh y c sch v chng.
outmoded [autmoudid ] adj. Lc hu, li thi.
If something is outmoded, then it is no longer in fashion or use.
- Black an d white television sets are outmoded.
Nu ci g li thi, n khng cn thi trang hoc c s dng.
Tivi en trng ang li thi.
outnumber [autnmbr] v. Vt tri, ra p o.
To outnumber a group means to have a greater number than it.
- The girls outnumbered the boys at the school by four to one.
Vt tri 1 nhm ngha l hn nhng ngi cn li.
Nhng c gi vt tri so vi chng trai trng theo t l 4/1
Output [autput] n. Sn lng
Output is the amount of something that a person or thing produces.
- The boss hired more workers to increase the factorys output of products.
Sn lng l lng sn phm m mt ngi hay quy trnh sn xut ra
ng ch thu nhiu cng nhn hn gia tng sn lng sn phm ca nh my.
Outspoken [autspoukknt] adj. Thng thn, trc tnh
To overwork someone means to make them tired with too much work.
- After working for three weeks with only one day of rest, Judy was overworked.
Lm vic qu sc c ngha l khin h mt vi qu nhiu cng vic.
Sau khi lm vic ba tun ch vi mt ngy ngh, Judy qu sc.
outstretched [autstrett] adj. Dang ra, dui thng
If something is outstretched, then it is extended to its full length.
- The cat stood on its back legs with its front legs outstretched.
Nu ci g dui thng, n tri di c chiu di.
Con mo ngi trn chn sau vi chn trc tri di ra.
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outweigh [autwei] v. Ln hn, vt
To outweigh something means to exceed it in value, amount, or importance.
- Finding a warm place to sleep outweighed the need to find something to eat.
Ln hn/vt l vt qu v gi, lng hoc mc quan trng.
Tm mt a im m p ng ln hn nhu cu tm ci g n.
outrage [autreid ] n. Phn n, tc gin
Outrage is a very strong emotion of anger or shock.
- Tommy was feeling outrage when his parents said he couldnt go to the dance.
Phn n l cm xc mng ca s gin d hoc c sc.
Tommy cm thy phn n khi b m anh y khng cho anh y i nhy.
outraged [autreid] adj. B xc phm, gin d
If someone is outraged, they are very angry.
- My father was outraged when he saw that I had crashed his car.
Khi ai b xc phm, h rt gin d.
Cha ti rt gin d khi ng y nhn thy ti m vo xe ng y.
Outright [autrait] adj. Ngay, hon ton, chung cuc
When something is outright, it is open and direct.
- Everyone knew that the boys story was an outright lie.
Nu mt th chung cuc, n c m v trc tip
Mi ngi bit cu chuyn ca a b l ni di hon ton.
overall [ouvr:l] adv. Tng th
When a thing is talked about overall, the whole thing is considered.
- Overall, the party was a huge success.
Khi mt th g c ni tng th, ton b n s c cn nhc.
Tm li, bn ny thng ln.
overboard [ouvrb:rd] adv. Trn mn
When something is overboard, it is over the side of a boat and in the water.
- Tom and Gary slipped on the wet floor and fell overboard.
Nu ci g trn mn, n vt qua tu v trn nc.
Tom v Gary trt trn nn t v ng ra xa.
overcast [ouvrkst ] adj. Che khut
When the sky is overcast, it is full of clouds and is not sunny.
- The sky was overcast in the morning, but by noon it was bright again.
Khi bu tri che khut, n y my v khng c nng.
Bu tri che khut c bui sng nhng n tra th sng tr li.
overcome [ouvrkm] v. Vt qua
To overcome a problem is to successfully fix it.
- She overcame her shyness and spoke in front of the class.
Vt qua vn l khc phc n thnh cng
C y vt qua s xu h v ni trc lp.
overcrowded [ouvrkraudid] adj. Qu ti
When a place is overcrowded, it has too many people or things in it.
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- The lobby was overcrowded with people.
Nu mt a im qu ti, c qu nhiu ngi hoc vt .
Hnh lanh qu ti ngi.
overdose [ouvrdous] n. Qu liu
An overdose is an instance of taking or having too much of something.
- Johns skin was burned from an overdose of sunshine.
Qu liu l mt v d cho vic dng qu nhiu mt th.
Da ca Jodn b bng v nh nng qu mnh.
overhead [ouvrhed] adv. Trn cao
If something is overhead, it is located above you.
- As we sat on top of the hill, a plane flew overhead.
Nu mt ci g trn cao, n t bn trn bn.
Bi v chng ta ngi trn i, my bay bay trn cao.
overjoyed [ouvrdid] adj. Phn khch
If someone is overjoyed, then they are extremely happy.
- He was overjoyed by the news of his promotion.
Nu ai phn khch, h cc k hnh phc.
Anh ta phn khch bi tin thng chc.
overlap [ouvrlp] v. Chng cho, trng lp
To overlap something means to cover a piece of it.
- The gift on top overlaps the other gift on the bottom.
Chng cho ngha l trng lp nhau.
Mn qu bn trn trng lp vi mn qu bn di.
overload [ouvrloud] v. Qu ti
To overload something means to put more things into it than it is meant to hold.
- If you overload the truck, it might crash.
Qu ti c ngha l t nhiu th hn mc n c th cha.
Nu bn ch xe ti qu ti, n c th m.
overlook [ouvriuk] v. Nhn qua loa, lic qua.
To overlook something is to not notice it, or to not realize that it is important.
- Brenda overlooked the last step and had a bad fall.
Lic qua mt th g l khng ch n hoc khng nhn ra n quan trng.
Brenda lic qua bc cui cng v ng au.
overnight [ouvrnait] adv. Qua m
When something happens overnight, it happens during the night.
- The campers stayed in the tent overnight.
Nu mt th g xy ra qua m, n xy ra duyn sut m.
Nhng ngi cm tri li lu qua m.
overpopulation [ouvrpapjulein] n. Qu ti dn s
Overpopulation is the state of having too many people in an area.
- The organization is concerned with overpopulation of the world.
Qu ti dn s l hin tng c qu nhiu ngi 1 vng.
T chc quan tm n s qu ti dn s trn th gii.
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overseas [ouvrsi:z] adv. Hi ngoi
If you go overseas, you go to a country on the other side of an ocean.
- John often goes overseas for vacations.
Nu bn i hi ngoi, bn i ra mt nc bn kia i dng.
John thng xuyn i hi ngoi cho k ngh.
Oversee [ouvrsi:] v. Trng nom, gim st
To oversee something means to make sure that it is being done properly.
- His job was to oversee the progress of the construction project.
Trng nom c ngha l m bo ci g ang din ra tt.
Cng vic ca anh y l gim st s tin trin ca n xy dng.
overview [ouvrvju:] n. Tng quan
An overview is a general description of a situation.
- My brother gave me an overview of the important parts of the book.
Tng quan l m t chung chung ca mt tnh hung.
Anh trai gi ti bn tng quan cc phn quan trng ca cun sch
overweight [ouvrweit] adj. Qu k
If someone is overweight, they are very fat.
- Roger eats too much, so now h es overweight.
Nu ai qu cn, h qu bo.
Roger n qu nhiu, v vy anh y qu k.
overwhelm [auvrhwelm] v. Chn, p o, ln p, trn ngp.
To overwhelm is to exist in such a large amount that someone cannot deal with it.
- The amount of homework her teacher assigned has overwhelmed her.
Trn ngp l tn ti s lng ln m khng th gii quyt.
Lng bi tp v nh gio vin giao cho qu ti vi c y.
owe [ou] v vay
To owe is to have to pay or give back something received from another.
- I owed him twenty dollars, so I paid him back.
Mn l phi tr li ci g m trc nhn t ngi khc.
Ti vay anh y 12$, v vy ti tr li anh y.
own [oun] v. S hu
To own something means to have it. That thing belongs to you.
- My grandfather owns that house.
S hu ci g c ngha l c n. Th thuc v bn.
ng ti s hu ngi nh .
oxygen [aksidn] n. Kh xi
Oxygen is a gas that all living things need to breathe.
- My aunt believes that the oxygen in the country is cleaner than in the city.
Kh xi l loi kh m tt c sinh vt sng cn th.
Ch ti tin rng kh xi vng nng thn sch hn thnh ph.
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pace [peis] n.nhp
The pace of something is the speed at which it happens.
- I ran the race at a slower pace than my friend.
Nhp ca ci g l tc xy ra vic
->> ti chy trn ng vi nhp chp hn bn t i
pad [pd] n. ming thm
A pad is a thick piece of soft material used to protect or clean things.
- Football players wear shoulder pads to keep them safe.
Ming thm l mt mnh dy ca nguyn liu mm c dng bo v hoc lm g cc vt
->> cc cu th bng dng ming thm vai gi an ton
paddle [pdl] n. mi cho
A paddle is a piece of wood or plastic that moves a boat across water.
- We need a paddle to help us move across the water.
Mi cho l mt ming g hoc nha dng di chuyn thuyn qua nc
->> chng ti cn mt mi cho gip h i qua song
pain [pein] n. s au n
Pain is the feeling that you have when you are hurt.
- His head was full ofpain.
S au n l cm gic m bn c khi b lm hi
->> u ca anh y b au n ton b
palace [plis] n. cung in
A palace is a very large building. It is often the home of a royal family.
- The king and queen live in a beautiful palace.
Cung in l mt ta nh to. N thng l nh ca mt gia nh vua
palate [plit] n. khu v
The palate is the top part of the mouth.
- You can touch your palate with your tongue.
Khu v l phn trn ca ming
->> bn c th tip xc khu v vi li ca bn
pale [peil] adj. Ti nht
When something is pale, it does not have a bright color.
- The girls skin was very pale.
Khi ci g b ti nht, n khng c mu sng
->> da ca c gi rt xanh xao
paltry [p:ltri] adj. Khng ng k
When an amount of something is paltry, it is very small.
- The poor man had a paltry sum of money.
Khi mt s lng cc th khng ng k, n rt nh
->> ngi n ng ngho ny c mt lng tin khng ng k
parachute [prju:t] n. ci d
A parachute is a device that helps people and things fall to the ground safely.
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- They used parachutes dropped from airplanes to send supplies to the civilians.
Ci d l mt kt cu m gip mi ngi v cc vt ri xung t an ton
->> h dng d nhy khi my bay gi cho ngi dn
paradise [prdais] n. thin ng
Paradise is the place or condition of happiness where things are perfect.
- My vacation in Hawaii was like being in paradise.
Thin ng l ni hoc iu kin hnh phc ni m mi th u hon ho
->> k ngh ca ti Hawai nh thin ng
paradox [prdaks] n. s ngc i
A paradox is a true statement or real event that seems illogical.
- The paradox of her work was that the less she worked, the more she got done.
S ngc i l bn tuyn b sai hoc s kin thc t khng hp l
->> s ngc i trong cng vic ca c y lm gim vic lm m c y tng lm c
parallel [prlel] adj. Tng ng
If two things are parallel, they are the same distance away from each other.
- There are two yellow parallel lines dividing both sides of traffic.
Nu 2 vt tng ng, chng c khong cch ging nhau
->> c 2 ng mu vng tng ng nhau cng gc giao thng
paralysis [prlsis] n. mt cm gic
Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move all or part of your body.
- His paralysis meant that he had to use a wheelchair to get around.
S mt cm gic l mt kh nng dch chuyn ton b hoc mt phn c th
->> s mt cm gic ca anh y l anh y phi s dng xe ln i vng
paramount [prmaunt] adj. Ti cao
When something is paramount, it is more important than anything else.
- The safety of passengers must be paramount when designing a car.
Khi mt vt no c tnh ti cao th n quan trng hn nhng ci cn li
->> s an ton ca hnh khch phi c ti u ha khi thit k mt chic t
paraphrase [prfreiz] v. din gii
To paraphrase is to make someone elses writing or speech shorter.
- The students were asked to paraphrase the story they just heard.
Din gii l lm bo co ngn bng bi vit hoc pht biu
->> nhng sinh vin c yu cu din gii cu chuyn h tng nghe
parasite [prsait] n. k n bm
A parasite is a tiny animal or plant that attaches to another animal to get food.
- The sick dog was covered in parasites.
K n bm l mt ng vt t hon hoc cy trng t hon m bm ly loi ng vt khc ly thc n
->> mt con ch m b bao ph bi k sinh trng
parcel [pa:rsl] n. bu kin
A parcel is a package of things to be carried or mailed somewhere.
- The parcel looked like it had been stepped on by someone.
Bu kin l mt gi cc vt c mang vc hoc gi bu phm i cc ni
->> bu kin trng ging nh c o bng bc i ca mt ngi no
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partiality [pa:rfilti] n. s m thch
A partiality is a tendency to prefer one thing to another.
- She has a partiality for walking to school instead of driving.
S m thch l mt xu hng thch mt ci g hn ci g
->> c y c nim am m i b ti trng thay th li xe
participant [pa:rtispnt] n. ngi tham gia
A participant is someone who joins in a social event or competition.
- There were thousands of participants in this years marathon.
Ngi tham gia l mt ngi m tham gia vo s kin x hi hoc cnh tranh
->> c mt nghn ngi tham gia vo cuc thi marathon ca nm
participate [pa:rtispeit] v. tham gia
To participate is to take part in something.
- The students participated in the school play.
Tham gia l tham d vo vic g
->> nhng sinh vin tham gia vo cuc chi trng hc
particle [pa:rtikl] n. mt mu, mnh nh
A particle is a very small piece of something.
- The bottles of wine were covered in a layer of dust particles.
Mt mnh nh l 1 ming rt nh cc vt
->> nhng chai ru vang c bao ph trong mt ming t thiu
Particular [prtikjlr] adj. Lin quan n
If something is particular, then it is a single, important part of a group of things.
- The dress shop didnt have the particular dress she was looking for
Nu mt vt no lin quan, th n l mt phn quan trng ca mt nhm cc vt
->> ca hng qun o na khng c qun o lin quan n ci c y ang tm
passage [psidl n. li i
A passage is a long area with walls that goes from one place
- The long passage led us to the other side of the field.
Li i l mt vng di vi tng i t im ny sang im khc
->> li i di a chng ti n ch khc ca cnh ng ny
passenger [psndr] n. hnh khch
A passenger is a person who rides in a car, train, or airplane.
- One passenger was standing in the subway train.
Hnh khch l mt ngi m li t, tu ha hoc my bay
->> mt hnh khch ng snh ch tu ha
Passion [pn] n. cm xc mnh
Passion is a very strong fee ling o f w anting to do something.
- She h ad a passion for dancing.
Cm xc mnh l cm gic mnh m mong mun lm g
->> c y c cm xc vi vic nhy
passive [psiv] a. b ng
If a person is passive, they do not take action to solve problems.
-Marcie is so passive that she never solves her own problems.
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Nu mt ngi b ng, h khng hnh ng gii quyt vn
->> Marcie rt b ng nn c y khng bao gi t gii quyt vn ca mnh
pastime [pstaim] n. tr tiu khin
A pastime is an activity done for fun that you do often.
- In the US, baseball is considered the national pastime.
Tr tiu khin l mt hot ng th v m bn thng lm
->> M, bng bu dc c nhc n l tr tiu khin quc gia
pasture [pstr] n. ng c
A pasture is an area of land covered with grass for animals to use as food.
- The sheep were taken to a pasture where there was more grass.
ng c l mt vng t c bao ph bi bi c cho ng vt n
->> con cu c a n ng c ni m nhiu c hn
pat [pt] v. v nh
To pat something is to hit it softly with your hand.
- I patted some lotion on to my face.
V ci g l chm phi no nh nhng bng tay
->> ti v nh mt vi m phm ln mt mnh
patch [pt] n. ming v
A patch is a part of a surface that is different in appearance from the rest.
- There was one small patch of grass in the sand-covered desert.
Ming v l mt phn ca b mt khc vi s xut hin t lc ngh ngi
->> c mt mng ng nh trn sa mc ct
patent [ptnt] n. bng sng ch
A patent is a right to be the only person allowed to make or sell a new product.
- He quickly established a patent for his brilliant invention.
Bng sng ch l quyn ca mt ngi duy nht cho php thc hin hoc bn sn phm mi
->> anh y thnh lp nhanh chng bng sng ch cho s pht minh sng chi ca anh y
patient [peint] adj.kin nhn
If a person is patient, they dont become angry or upset easily.
-I had to be patient and wait until 5 oclock to leave.
Nu mt ngi kin nhn, th h khng nng gin hoc bi ri d dng
->> ti phi kin nhn v ch cho n 5 gi i
pattern [ptrn] n. khun mu
A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized
-My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most peoples.
Khun mu l mt cch m vic no c thc hin hoc t chc
->> khun mu nh rang ca ti ging hu ht mi ngi
path [p] n. ng mn
A path is a way from one place to another that people can walk along.
- We followed a path through the woods.
ng mn l ng m i t a im ny n a im khc m mi ngi c th bc i di
->> chng ti cho php i ng mn qua rng
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pathological [pladikl] adj. Bnh hon
When a behavior is pathological, it is extreme, unacceptable, and uncontrollable.
- The pathological liar could not even tell the truth about unimportant matters.
Khi mt thi bnh hon th n rt cng cc, k hng chp nhn c v khng th kim sot
->> k ni di bnh hon khng th thm ch ni ng s tht v nhng vn khng quan trng
patriot [peitrit] n. ngi yu nc
A patriot is someone who loves, supports, and defends their country.
- Every year young patriots join their countries militaries.
Ngi yu nc l mt ngi m yu, h tr v bo v t nc h
->> mi nm, nhng ngi yu nc tr tui tham gia b v trang nc nh
pause [p:z] v. tm dng
To pause means to stop doing something for a while.
- Since she was so hungry, she paused to make a snack.
Tm dng ngha l dng lm g mt khong thi gian
->> t khi c y i, c y tm dng n
paw [p:] n. chn
A paw is an animals foo t that has claws or soft bottoms.
- The kitten cleaned its paws with its tongue.
Chn l bn chn ca ng vt m c mng hoc lp m mm
->> mo con lim sch chn bng li
pea [pi:] n. ht u
Peas are a vegetable that is small, round and green.
- His favorite food was peas.
Nhng ht u l rau nh trn v mu xanh
->> thc n yu thc ca anh y l nhng ht u
peace [pi:s] n ha bnh
Peace is a time without war.
- A white dove is a symbol for peace.
Ha bnh l thi gian khng chin tranh
->> mt con chim b cu trng l biu tng ca ha bnh
peak [pi:k] n. nh
The peak is the very top of a mountain.
- There is snow on the peaks of those mountains.
nh l ci trn ni
->> c tuyn trn nhng nh ni
pebble [pebl] n. cui
A pebble is a small, round stone.
- We threw pebbles in to the lake to make the water splash.
cui l nh v trn
->> chng ti nm nhng vin cui xung h lm nc bn ln
peck [pek] v. m
When a bird pecks, it bites or hits something with its beak.
- The birds pecked at the seeds on the ground.
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Khi mt con chim m, n cm hoc m vo ci g vi m ca mnh
->> nhng ch chim m nhng ht ging di t
peculiar [pikju:ljr] adj.l k
When something is peculiar, it is strange, sometimes in a bad way.
- Thatpeculiar smell coming from the kitchen reminds me of rotten eggs.
Khi mt vt no k l, n xa l, mt vi ln n khng tt p
->> mi k l ny n t bp nhc ti nh n mi trng thi
pedestrian [pdestrin] n. ngi i b
A pedestrian is a person who is walking on a street.
- Cars should be careful when pedestrians are walking around.
Ngi i b l ngi i b trn mt con ph
->> nhng chic t nn cn thn khi ngi i b qua ng
peel [pi:l] v. bc v, ci b
To peel fruits and vegetables is to remove their skin.
- We peeled the apple before eating it.
Bc v hoa qu v rau b da ca chng i
->> chng ti bc v to trc khi n n
penalize [pi:nlaiz] v. X pht
To penalize someone means to punish him or her.
- The team was penalized when they broke the rules.
X pht mt ngi no c ngha l trng pht h.
- "Nhm nghin cu b pht khi h ph v cc quy tc.
penalty [penlti] n. hnh pht
A penalty is a punishment, given when someone breaks a rule or law.
- I had to pay a $100 penalty for parking in the wrong spot.
hnh pht l s trng pht do ai ph v mt quy tc hay php lut.
- "Ti phi tr tin pht $ 100 v u xe ch sai.
penetrate [pentreit] v. thm nhp
To penetrate something means to enter into it.
- The knife easily penetrated the surface of the orange.
thm nhp mt ci g c ngha l tin vo n.
- "Con dao d dng thm nhp vo b mt ca qu cam.
peninsula [pninsl] n. bn o
A peninsula is a large piece of land that is surrounded by the sea on three sides.
- The state of Florida is an example of a peninsula.
bn o l mt mnh t rng ln c bao quanh bi bin trn ba mt.
- "Tiu bang Florida l mt v d v mt bn o.
penny [peni] n. ng mt xu
A penny is a coin worth one cent.
- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is on the penny.
ng mt xu l mt ng xu tr gi mt xu.
- "Tng thng M Abraham Lincoln trn mt ng mt xu .
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per [pr] prep. Mi
Per is used to mean each when giving a price, size, or amount.
- It costs $8 per person to watch the baseball game.
Mi s dng ch "mi" khi a ra mt mc gi, kch thc, hoc s tin.
- "Chi ph $ 8 mi ngi xem cc trn u bng chy.
perceive [prsi:v] v. cm nhn thy
To perceive something means to be aware of it.
- He was talking loudly, so he did not perceive that the music had stopped.
cm nhn mt ci g c ngha l nhn thc c n.
- ng ni chuyn ln ting, v vy ng khng nhn thy rng m nhc dng li.
perception [prsepn] n. nhn thc
A perception of a situation is a way of thinking about it or understanding it.
- Since he couldnt see, his perception of life was much different than mine.
nhn thc v mt tnh hung l cch suy ngh v n hoc hiu n.
- K t khi ng khng th nhn thy, nhn thc ca ng v cuc sng khc nhiu so vi ti.
perfect [p:rfikt] adj. hon ho
If something is perfect, then it is without any mistakes.
- She got all the questions right, so her score was perfect.
Nu c iu g hon ho, n khng c bt k sai lm no.
- C c tt c cc cu hi ng, v th im ca c l hon ho.
perform [perf:rm] v. biu din
To perform is to do something in front of people who watch.
- He will perform a song for the class.
biu din l lm mt ci g pha trc ca ngi xem.
- ng s biu din mt bi ht trc lp hc.
perhaps [prhps] adv. C l
Perhaps is used when you say that something could happen.
- Perhaps I will eat an apple for lunch.
C l c s dng khi bn ni rng mt ci g c th xy ra.
- C l ti s n mt qu to cho ba tra.
period [pirid] n. thi k
A period is an amount of time when something happens.
- In one period in Europe, there were many knights.
Thi k l mt khong thi gian khi mt ci g xy ra.
- Trong mt thi k chu u, c nhiu hip s.
periphery [pri:fri] n. Ngoi vi
The periphery of an area, place, or thing is the edge of it.
- A beautiful flora l pattern is on the periphery of the stationery.
Ngoi vi ca mt khu vc, a im, hoc s vt l cc cnh ca n.
- Mt m hnh thc vt p ngoi vi ca vn phng phm.
perish [peri] v. Cht
To perish means to die, usually because of bad conditions or bad events.
- Many people perish in wars.
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Cht tc l t trn, thng l bi v cc iu kin xu hoc cc s kin xu.
- Nhiu ngi cht trong chin tranh
permanence [p:rmnns] n. Vnh cu
The permanence of something is its ability to last forever.
- Poor results will threaten the permanence of the new teaching system.
Vnh cu ca mt ci g l kh nng ko di mi mi.
- Kt qu ti s e da kh nng tn ti h thng ging dy mi.
permanent [p :rmannt] adj. vnh vin
If something is permanent, it lasts for a long time or forever.
- We dont know if Aunt Mildreds visit will be a permanent one.
Nu c iu g vnh vin, n ko di trong mt thi gian di hoc mi mi.
- Chng ti khng bit chuyn thm d Mildred c phi l chuyn thm vnh vin hay khng.
permission [p:rmin] n. Cho php
Permission means the act of allowing the doing of something.
-I have permission to drive my moms car.
Cho php l hnh vi cho php lm mt ci g .
- m ti cho php ti li xe ca m ti.
permit [p:rmtt] v. Cho php
To permit something is to let someone do it.
- I was sick, so my mother permitted me to stay home from school.
Cho php mt ci g l cho mt ngi no lm iu .
- Ti b bnh, v vy m ti cho php ti nh khng n trng.
persecute [p :rsikju :t] v. Ngc i
To persecute means to treat someone badly.
- Dan felt persecuted because he was smaller than the other boys at school.
Ngc i l trng tr mt ngi no rt ti t.
- Dan cm thy b ngc i v anh ta nh hn so vi cc chng trai khc trng.
persist [persist] v. Kin tr
To persist means to keep doing something even when it is hard.
- Even though the lesson was difficult, he persisted until he understood .
Kin tr l tip tc lm mt ci g ngay c khi n kh khn.
- Mc d bi hc rt kh khn, anh vn kin tr cho n khi hiu.
personality [p:rsnlti] n. C tnh
Your personality is what you are like and how you behave.
- John has a bad personality.
C tnh ca bn th hin bn ang nh th no v cch bn c x.
- John c mt c tnh xu.
personalize [p:rsnlaiz] v. c nhn ho
To personalize something means to design it to meet a persons unique needs.
- He personalized the womans exercises to give her a better workout.
c nhn ho mt ci g c ngha l thit k n p ng nhu cu c bit ca mt ngi.
- ng c nhn ha bi tp ca c gi gip c y c bi tp tt hn.
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personnel [p:rsnl] n. Nhn vin
Personnel are employees in a business.
- When business increased, we had to hire more personnel.
Nhn vin l nhn vin trong mt doanh nghip.
- Khi kinh doanh tng ln, chng ti phi thu thm nhn vin.
perspe ctive [p:rspektiv] n. quan im
A perspective is the way you think about something.
- The mans speech gave me a new perspective on our country.
quan im l cch bn suy ngh v mt ci g .
- Bi pht biu ca ngi n ng cho ti mt quan im mi v t nc ca chng ti.
Perspire [prspair] v. m hi
To perspire means to sweat.
- I usually perspire a lot when I am at practice.
m hi l ra nhiu m hi.
- Ti thng m hi rt nhiu khi ti tp th dc
persuade [p:rsweid] v. thuyt phc
To persuade someone is to make them agree to do something.
- The children persuaded their parents to buy them gifts.
thuyt phc mt ngi no l lm cho h ng lm iu g .
- Nhng a tr thuyt phc cha m chng mua nhng mn qu.
Persuasion [prswein] n. thuyt phc
Persuasion is the act of making someone do or believe something.
- The persuasion of his argument convinced the customer to buy the laptop.
Thuyt phc l vic lm cho ai lm mt ci g hoc tin.
- lp lun thuyt phc ca anh y thuyt phc c khch hng mua my tnh xch tay.
pertain [prtein] v. lin quan n
To pertain to something means to be related or connected to it.
- All of the lawyers questions pertained to events around the night of the crime.
lin quan n mt ci g c ngha l c lin quan hoc kt ni vi n.
- Tt c cc cu hi ca lut s lin quan n cc s kin xung quanh m ca ti phm.
pessimistic [pesmistik] adj. bi quan
If someone is pessimistic, they believe that the worst will happen.
- John is pessimistic. He always thinks something bad will happen.
Nu mt ngi no bi quan, h tin rng iu ti t nht s xy ra.
- John rt bi quan. ng lun lun ngh rng mt ci g xu s xy ra.
pest [pest] n. Su bnh
A pest is an animal or insect that hurts plants or food.
- Many farmers put up scarecrows to keep pests off of their corn.
Su bnh l mt ng vt hoc cn trng lm tn thng thc vt hoc thc phm.
- Nhiu nng dn dng b nhn ui su bnh ra khi ry ng ca h.
pesticide [pestsaid] n. thuc tr su
A pesticide is a substance used to kill insects.
- The farmer sprayed his crops with a pesticide to keep bugs away.
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thuc tr su l mt cht dng dit cn trng.
- Ngi nng dn phun cc loi cy trng ca mnh bng thuc tr su ui b i.
pet [pet] n. vt nui
A pet is an animal that lives with people.
- Out ofall my pets, the dog is my favorite.
vt nui l con vt sng vi ngi.
- Trong s tt c vt nui ca ti, con ch l vt nui yu thch ca ti.
petition [pitin] n. bn kin ngh
A petition is a written request asking an authority to do something.
- The citizens all signed a petition asking the mayor to re pair the sidewalks.
bn kin ngh l mt yu cu bng vn bn yu cu mt thm quyn lm mt ci g .
- Cc cng dn k kt mt bn kin ngh yu cu th trng sa va h.
petroleum [pitroulim] n. du kh
Petroleum is a liquid natural resource from which many fuels are made.
- The petroleum at that factory is used to make gasoline.
Du m l ti nguyn thin nhin lng t lm ra nhiu loi nhin liu.
- Cc du kh ti nh my c s dng lm xng.
pier [pir] n. bn tu
A pier is a structure that extends into a body of water.
- If you want to catch bigger fish, then go to the far end of the pier.
bn tu l mt cu trc m rng thnh mt khi nc.
- Nu bn mun bt c ln hn, hy i n pha cui ca bn tu.
Pierce [pirs] v. xuyn qua
To pierce something means to make a hole in it using a sharp object.
- The arrow pierced the target in the very center.
Xuyn qua mt ci g c ngha l to ra mt l hng bng vic s dng mt vt nhn.
- Mi tn xuyn qua mc tiu trung tm.
pillow [pilou] n. gi
A pillow is something that you put your head on when you sleep.
- When I travel, I usually take along my favorite pillow.
gi l mt ci m bn t trn u ca bn khi bn ng.
- Khi i du lch, ti thng mang theo chic gi yu thch ca ti.
pinch [pint] v. Bt
To pinch means to take a piece of skin between ones fingers and squeeze.
- 1pinched my nose, so I couldnt smell the odor from the garbage.
Bt l mt mnh da gia mt ngn tay v bp.
- Ti bt mi, v vy ti khng th ngi thy mi hi t thng rc.
pine [pain] n. cy thng
A pine is a type of tree that is tall and thin .
- There were m any beautiful pine trees in the forest.
cy thng l mt loi cy cao v mng.
- C rt nhiu cy thng p trong rng.
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pinpoint [pinpint] v. xc nh
To pinpoint something means to locate it exactly.
- The navigation system in my car is able to pinpoint my exact location.
xc nh mt ci g c ngha l xc nh v tr chnh xc ca n.
- Cc h thng nh v trong xe ca ti c th xc nh v tr chnh xc ca ti.
pioneer [painir] n. ngi tin phong
A pioneer is a person who is the first to discover or be involved in something.
- He was a pioneer of computer programming.
ngi tin phong l ngi l ngi u tin pht hin ra hoc tham gia vo mt ci g .
- ng l ngi tin phong trong chng trnh my tnh.
pirate [pairt] n. cp bin
A pirate is a sailor who steals things from other boats .
- Pirates are very scary characters.
cp bin l thy th ngi n trm nhng th t tu thuyn khc.
- Cp bin l nhng nhn vt rt ng s.
pit [pit] n. H
A pit is a big hole in the ground.
- Michael fell into the pit and needed some help to get out.
h l mt l hng ln trn mt t.
- Michael ri vo h v cn s gip c th ra ngoi.
pity [piti] n. tic thng
Pity is the feeling of sadness and kindness for those who are suffering.
- Because she had pity for the lost boy, she helped him find his parents.
ng tic l cm gic bun v thng cho nhng ngi ang au kh.
- Bi v c y tic thng cho cu b b lc, c gip cu ta tm thy cha m mnh.
Plague [pleig] n. bnh dch hch
A plague is a serious disease that quickly spreads to many people.
- A plague in Europe killed millions of people.
bnh dch hch l mt bnh nghim trng ly lan mt cch nhanh chng cho nhiu ngi.
- bnh dch hch chu u git cht hng triu ngi.
plain [plein ] adj. n gin
If something is simple, it is plain and not decorated.
-He bought a pair of plain white shoes over the weekend.
Nu mt ci g n gin, n gin d v khng c trang tr.
- ng mua mt i giy mu trng n gin cui tun trc.
planet [plnt] n. hnh tinh
A planet is a large round thing in space.
- Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.
hnh tinh l mt khi trn ln trong khng gian.
- Sao Th l hnh tinh vi vng xung quanh n.
plantation [plntein] n. n in
A plantation is a big farm that only grows certain kinds of crops.
- In the 1800s, there were many cotton plantations in the southern US.
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n in l trang tri ln m ch pht trin mt s loi cy trng.
- Trong nhng nm 1800, c nhiu n in bng min nam Hoa K.
plaster [plstr] n. thch cao
Plaster is a smooth paste that gets hard when it dries.
- He used plaster to fill in the cracks in the old walls.
Thch cao l mt cht nhuyn, ng cng khi kh.
- ng s dng thch cao lp vo cc vt nt trn bc tng c.
plate [pleit] n. Khay
A plate is a flat round thing that you put food on.
- I put my plate down so I could put some food on it.
Khay l mt a trn phng m bn a thc n vo.
- Ti tkhay ca ti xung c th t mt s thc n ln.
plausible [pl:zbl] adj. chnh ng
If something is plausible, it is reasonable or possible.
- It is plausible that Jack isnt here today because he is sick.
Nu mt ci g l chnh ng, n l hp l hoc c th.
- C kh nng chnh ng l Jack khng y hm nay v anh ta b bnh.
plea [pli:] n. li ku gi
A plea is a request that is urgent or emotional.
- The poor, hungry man made a plea for food.
li ku gi l mt yu cu khn cp.
- Ngi ngho, ngi i thc hin mt li ku gi v thc n.
plead [pli:d] v. Cu xin
To plead is to ask for something you want very badly.
- He pleaded for his parents to let him go to the soccer game.
Cu xin l yu cu mt ci g bn rt mun.
- anh cu xin cha m mnh cho anh ta i xem trn bng .
pleasant [pleznt] adj. d chu
If something is pleasant, you enjoy it.
- The character had a pleasant look on its face.
Nu c iu g d chu, bn s thch n.
- Nhn vt c mt ci nhn d chu trn khun mt ca anh.
pleased [pli:zd] adj. hi lng
When someone is pleased, they are happy.
-She was pleased with the phone call she received.
Khi mt ngi no hi lng, h hnh phc.
- C hi lng vi cc cuc gi in thoi m c nhn c.
pleasure [pler] n. Nim vui
Pleasure is a feeling of happiness.
- The student smiled with pleasure when she received the prize.
Nim vui l cm gic hnh phc.
- Hc sinh mm ci vi nim vui khi c nhn c gii thng.
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pledge [pjed] v. cam kt
To pledge means to make a promise to do something.
- Her mother pledged that she would fin d her daughters lost kitten.
Cam kt l thc hin mt li ha lm mt ci g .
- M c cam kt rng c y s tm thy con mo con m con gi mnh b mt
plenty [plenti] n. nhiu
To have plenty of something is to have more than you need.
- The school had plenty of books for the students to read.
C nhiu ci g l c nhiu hn bn cn.
- Nh trng c kh nhiu sch cho hc sinh c.
Plumbing [plmi] n. ng ng dn nc
Plumbing is the system of pipes used in a home to supply water.
- When the plumbing stopped working, no one was allowed to use the toilets.
ng ng dn nc l h thng ng ng c s dng cung cp nc.
- Khi h thng ng nc ngng lm vic, khng ai c php s dng nh v sinh.
plunge [plnd] v. Lao
To plunge means to move down into something very quickly.
- The water in the pool was very cold, but the boy plunged in anyway.
lao l di chuyn thnh mt ci g rt nhanh chng.
- nc trong h rt lnh, nhng cu b vn lao xung.
pneumonia [njumounj] n. vim phi
Pneumonia is a dangerous illness causing the lungs to fill with liquid .
- Elaine got pneumonia after playing outside in the rain without a coat.
Vim phi l mt bnh nguy him gy ra khi phi b lp y vi cht lng.
- Elaine vim phi sau khi chi ngoi tri ma m khng mc chic o khoc.
poem [pouim] n. bi th
A poem is a short kind of writing.
- William Shakespeare wrote many poems.
bi th l mt loi vn bn ngn.
- William Shakespeare vit nhiu bi th.
poet [pouit] n.nh th
A poet is a person who writes poems.
- William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets.
Nh th l ngi vit th
->> W. Shakespeare l mt trong nhng nh th tuyt vi nht
poignant [pijnt] adj. Cay xt
When something is poignant, it causes a very strong feeling of sadness.
- The girls cried at the end of the poignant movie.
Khi mt vic cay xt, n gy ra cm gic bun b tt cng
->> nhng ngi con gi khc on kt b phim cay xt ny
poison [piizn] n cht c.
Poison is a dangerous substance that causes illness or death.
- They used poison to get rid of the rats in their home.
Cht c l cht nguy him c th gy ra m yu hoc cht
->> h s dng thuc c gii thot nhng k phi bi qu nh
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pole [poul] n. ct
A pole is a long thin stick made of wood or metal that supports things.
- The flag was hanging from the flag pole.
Cc l mt cn gy di bng g hoc kim loi h tr g
->> c ang treo t ct c
policy [palsi] n. chnh sch
A policy is a rule.
- He told us that his policy was to put customers first.
Chnh sch l php tc
->> anh y ni vi ti rng chnh sch ca anh y l t khch hng l hng u
polish [pali] v. nh bng
To polish something is to rub it in order to make it shiny.
- Mark spent all morning polishing his shoes for the wedding.
nh bng ci g l c xt n lm n bng
->> Marj s dng c bui sng nh bng giy ca mnh cho m ci
polite [plait] adj. L php, tao nh
When someone is polite, they are acting in a thoughtful way.
- The boy was very polite: he behaved very thoughtfully.
Khi mt ngi lch thip, h thng hnh ng theo suy ngh
->> ngi con trai rt l php, anh y c x rt bit suy ngh
poll [poul] n.s bu c
A poll is a survey in which people give their opinions about important things.
- The poll showed that many people support the plan to stop gang violence.
S bu c l mt tng th ni m mi ngi a kin ca mnh v mt ci g quan trng
->> s bu c ch ra nhiu ngi h tr k hoch ngn chn bang cp c lit
pollen [paln] n.phn hoa
Pollen is the tiny yellow powder made in the flowers of plants.
- During the spring, the pollen in the air makes some people become sick.
Phn hoa l bi vng nh c lm t nhng bng hoa thc vt
->> trong sut ma ng, phn hoa trong khng kh lm mt vi ngi b m
Pollute [plu:t] v. lm nhim
To pollute means to make air, water, or land dirty, unclean, or foul.
- The careless factory polluted the river with chemicals.
Lm nhim l lm khng kh, nc, hoc t bn thu, khng sch hoc hi hm
->> nh my khng c ch gy nhim cho dng song vi cht ha hc
ponder [pandr] v. suy ngh v
To ponder something is to think about it carefully.
- She sat in the park and pondered her problem.
Suy ngh v g l ngh v n cn thn
->> c y ngi cng vin v suy ngh v sai lm ca c y
pop [pap] n. ting bp
A pop is a short, loud sound.
"- I heard a loud pop; then my computer screen shattered."
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populate [papjleit] v. sinh sng
If people populate an area, they live there.
- Billions of people populate the Earth.
Nu mi ngi sng mt vng, h sng 3 vng
->> Hng t ngi sng trn tri t
portion [p:rn] n. khu phn n, phn chia
A portion of something is a part of it.
- I only ate a small portion of the pizza.
Phn chia ca mt ci g l mt phn ca n
->> ti ch n phn nh ca chic pizza
position [pzin] n. v tr
A position is the way something is placed.
- How can you sit in that position?
V tr l ng m mt vt no c t y
->> bn c th ngi v tr ny nh th no?
positive [pztiv] adj. Xc thc
If something is positive, it is good.
- She has a positive, it is good
Nu mt vt g c xc thc, n s tt
->> c y c tnh xc thc, iu y tht tt
possess [pzes] v. s hu
To possess something is to have it or own it.
- My uncle possesses three sheep, a chicken, a cow and a dog.
S hu g l c n
->> bc ca ti s hu 3 con cu, mt con g, mt con b ci v mt con ch
posture [pastr] n. t th
A persons posture is the position in which they stand or sit.
- Your back will feel better if you improve your posture.
T th ca mt ngi l v tr m ngi ng hoc ngi
->> ng sau bn cm thy tt hn nu bn ci thin t th ca mnh
Pot [pat] n. Ci ni
A pot is a deep, round metal container used for cooking.
- Dont touch the pot on the stove. Its hot.
Mt vt cha c lng su, bng kim loi c s dng cho vic nu nng.
ng chm vo chic ni trn bp, n rt nng y.
potential [poutenl] adj. tim nng
Potential means capable of being but not yet in existence.
- Ive thought of some potential problems with your idea.
Kh nng lm ci g nhng cha bc l ra.
Ti ngh c mt s vn tim tng trong kin ca bn.
pouch [paut] n. ti
A pouch is a small, flexible bag that is usually made of cloth.
- I keep my money in a small pouch.
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L mt dng ti nh, d s dng c lm t vi.
Ti ct tin ca mnh trong mt ci ti nh.
poultry [poultri] n. gia cm
Poultry is a bird, such as a chicken, that is used for meat and eggs.
- He raises poultry and sells their meat for extra money.
L mt loi chim, v d nh g thng c nui ly tht v trng.
Anh y nui gia cm v bn tht ca chng kim thm tin.
pound [paund] v. nh, thi, ng
To pound something is to hit it many times with a lot of force.
- He pounded the nail with the hammer.
nh, p nhiu ln vo ci g vi mt lc mnh.
Anh y dng ba ng inh.
Pour [p:r] v. rt
To pour a liquid means to make it come out of a container.
-I poured some milk into my sisters cup.
Rt mt cht lng l hnh ng khin cho cht lng chy ra t mt ci bnh.
Ti rt cho ch ti mt cc sa.
poverty [pavrti] n. s ngho i
Poverty is the state of being poor.
- Poverty is a problem in many countries around the world.
Tnh trng ngho i
S ngho i l vn ca rt nhiu quc gia trn th gii.
practical [prktikl] adj. thc t
If something is practical, it is useful in normal life.
"- Learning English is practical; you can use it in many places."
Hu dng trong cuc sng hng ngy
Hc ting anh rt hu dng, bn c th s dng n nhiu ni.
practitioner [prktinr] n. thy thuc
A practitioner is a doctor.
- She made an appointment with the practitioner to treat her cough.
C y hn bc s iu tr bnh ho ca mnh.
prairie [prri] n. tho nguyn
A prairie is a large flat area of grassland.
- The prairie was perfect for a farm because there were hills and trees.
L mt vng ng c bng phng rng ln.
Tho nguyn l iu kin hon ho cho vic to nn mt trang tri v n c i ni v cy ci.
praise [preiz] v. khen ngi
To praise is to show that you like someone or something.
- The coach praised both athletes after a good practice
Th hin cho ai rng bn thch h hay ci g .
Hun luyn vin khen ngi hai vn ng vin thc hin tt.
pray [prei] v. cu nguyn
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To pray means to talk to God.
- When people go to church, they pray for their families and friends.
Ni chuyn vi Cha
Khi mi ngi n nh th, h thng cu nguyn cho gia nh v bn b ca mnh.
preach [pri:t] v. ging o, thuyt gio
To preach is to talk about and promote a religious idea.
- Aaron often preached about living an honest life.
Ni hay tuyn truyn v mt tn ngng tn gio no .
Aaron thng thuyt gio v vic phi sng chn thnh.
precaution [prik:n] n. bin php phng nga
A precaution is an action that is meant to stop something bad from happening.
- Asa precaution, you should put on a heavy coat before going out in cold weather.
Hnh ng dng mt ci g ti t xy ra.
Theo bin php phng pha cm cm, bn nn mc mt chic o khoc dy trc khi i ra ngoi tri
lnh.
precede [prisi:d] v. trc
To precede something means to come before it.
- The hurricane was preceded by a moment of still wind and clear sky.
n trc mt ci g
Trc cn bo vn c gi nh v bu tri quang ng.
precipitate [prisfpteit] v. sm, sm lm cho
To precipitate an event means to cause it to happen sooner than normal.
- The violent attack precipitated an all-out war.
Lm cho mt s kin s xy ra sm hn thng thng.
Tn cng bng bo lc ch sm lm cho chin tranh xy ra.
precise [prisais] adj. chnh xc
If someone is precise, then they are exact and careful about their work.
- The builder was very precise about where he placed the nails.
Ai lm chnh xc v cn thn cng vic ca h
Nhng ngi th xy lm chnh xc ni t mng nh.
predator [predtr] n. ng vt n tht
A predator is an animal that kills and eats other animals.
- The peregrine falcon is a predator that eats fish.
L loi ng vt c th git v n tht cc loi ng vt khc.
Chim ng l mt loi n tht c.
predict [pridikt] v. d on
To predict something is to say that it will happen.
-She predicted that I would get married next year.
Ni rng ci g s xy ra.
C y d on nm sau ti ly chng.
predominant [priddmnnt] adj. ch yu
If something is predominant, then it is the most important, common or stronger.
- Before cars were invented, horses were the predominant method of travel.
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Quan trng, ph bin hay nhn mnh hn.
Trc khi xe ot c pht mnh, nga l phng tin i li ch yu.
prefer [prifr] v. thch
If you prefer something, you want it more than something else.
-I prefer to take the path that will lead me to a bright future.
Mun mt ci g nhiu hn mt ci khc
Ti thch i theo con ng m s dn ti n mt tng lai ti sng.
prehistoric [pri:hist:rik] adj. tin s
When something is prehistoric, it is from a time when there was no written history.
- The scientists found prehistoric pots used by the people in the area.
Bt u t khong thi gian m lch s khng ghi chp.
Cc nh khoa hc pht hin ra nhng chic ni ca ngi tin s trong khu vc ny.
preliminary [priltmneri] adj. s b
Preliminary describes something that happens before a more important event.
- The runners must do well in the preliminary races to qualify for the final race.
Miu t mt ci g xy ra trc mt vn quan trng hn.
Cc vn ng vin phi thc hin tt cuc ua s b iu kin tham d cuc ua chung kt.
premature [pri:mtjur] adj. sm
If something is premature, then it is done too early or before the proper time.
- Mark s celebration was premature because the ball hadnt fallen in the hole.
Hon thnh sm hoc trc thi gian quy nh
Mark n mng qu sm bi v bng khng chui vo l.
premise [premis] n. tin
A premise is an idea on which something is based.
- The premise of the movie that Bobbi and I watches was unrealistic.
L mt quan nim mt ci g c hnh thnh nn.
Tin ca b phim m Bobbi v ti xem khng thc t.
premium [pri:mim] n. tin thng
A premium is a payment that is higher than average.
- Tony paid for premium gas because it made his car run the best.
L mt khon thanh ton cao hn so vi mc trung bnh
Tony tr tin ph tng thm cho tin gas v n gip xe ca anh y chy tt.
prepare [pripr] v. chun b
To prepare is to get ready for something.
- I prepared my speech to the class.
Sn sng cho mt ci g
Ti chun b cho bi pht biu ca mnh trc lp
prescribe [priskraib] v. k n
To prescribe medicine means to tell someone to take it.
- When I was sick, the doctor prescribed me flu medicine.
K n thuc l ni vi ai cn phi mua thuc g
Khi ti b m, bc s k n thuc cm cho ti.
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prescription [priskripn] n. n thuc
A prescription is permission from a doctor to get medicine.
- The doctor gave me a prescription for my medication.
n thuc l cc loi thuc c bc s a ra
Bc s k cho ti mt n thuc .
presence [prezns] n. s hin din
Someone or somethings presence is the fact they are there.
-The presence of dark clouds meant it would rain.
S c mt ca mt ai hay ci g ngay ti
S hin din ca m my en bo hiu tri sp ma.
presently [prezntli] adv. Hin nay
If something happens presently, it is happening right now.
- Presently, our profits are good, but by next year we can do even better.
Xy ra ngay thi im
Hin nay, li nhun ca chng ta ang rt tt nhng sang nm ti, chng ta thm ch c th lm c
tt hn na.
preserve [priz :rv] v. bo tn
To preserve is to protect something from harm.
- Dad sprayed a chemical on the house to help preserve its looks.
Bo v ci g khi nguy hi
B ti phun cht ho hc xung quanh ngi nh gi cho n c nh mi.
president [prezidnt] n. Th tng
A president is the leader of a country.
-The president of our country made an important announcement.
Ngi ng u mt t nc
Th tng ca nc ti a ra mt thng bo quan trng
pressure [prer] n. p lc
Pressure is what you apply to make someone do something.
- They put pressure on him to change his mind.
L ci m khin ai phi lm ci g
H to p lc anh y phi thay i suy ngh ca mnh.
prestige [presti:d] n. s uy tn, s tn nhim
If a person has prestige, people admire or respect them.
- The young actress gained much prestige after she won an award.
Mt ngi c uy tn, mi ngi s khm phc v tn trng h.
N din vin tr t nhn c rt nhiu s tn nhim sau khi c y ginh gii thng
pretend [pritend] v.gi v
To pretend means to make believe something is real.
- The boy liked to pretend he was a king.
Lm ci g mi ngi tin l tht
Cu b thch gi v lm hong .
prevail [priveil] v. p dng
To prevail means to be accepted or very common.
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- Unfortunately, injustice still prevails in the countrys court system.
Chp nhn, tr nn ph bin
Tht khng may, s bt cng vn c p dng trong h thng to n ca t nc.
prevalent [prevlnt] adj. ph bin
When something is prevalent, it is common.
- Growing a beard is more prevalent behavior in men than women.
Thng dng
Nui ru l hnh ng ph bin ca nam gii hn l n gii
prevent [privent] v. ngn chn
To prevent something is to stop it from happening.
- The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands.
Khin cho ci g khng xy ra
Ci cng tay ngn cn ti di chuyn ci bn.
preview [pri:vju:] n. cuc tng duyt
A preview is an opportunity to see something before it is available to the public.
- The band played us a preview of their new song.
L c hi xem trc ci g trc khi n c cng b rng ri.
Ban nhc chi th bi ht mi ca h
previous [pri :vis] adj. trc
If something is previous, then it happened earlier in time or order.
- He turned back to the previous page to read the paragraph again.
Xy ra sm hn thi gian quy nh
Anh y lt li trang trc xem li bc nh.
prey [prei] n. con mi
Prey is the animals that are hunted and eaten by another creature.
- The lion ran as fast as he could to catch his prey.
L nhng ng vt b sn ui hay b n tht bi cc sinh vt khc.
Con s t chy nhanh nht c th sn ui con mi.
price [prais] n. gi c
The price of something is how much it costs.
- What is the price of this item?
Tr gi ca mt ci g
Gi ca mt hng ny l bao nhiu?
pride [praid] n. lng kiu hnh, nim t ho
When you have pride, you are happy with yourself.
- I take pride in getting good grades.
Hnh phc vi chnh bn thn mnh
Ti t ho v im cao ca mnh.
priest [pri:st] n. gio s, linh mc
A priest is a person trained to perform religious duties.
- The priest taught us about God.
L ngi c o to thc hin cc ngha v tn gio
Ngi linh mc dy cho chng ti v Cha.
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primal [praiml] adj. nguyn thu
If something is primal, then it is very basic or related to the origin of something.
- Cooking the food over the camp fire felt like a prim al way of making a meal.
Rt s khai v lin quan n ngun gc ca ci g .
Nu n trn la tri c cm gic nh cch nu n nguyn thu.
primary [praimeri] adj. chnh
If something is primary, it is the most important thing.
- His primary thoughts are about money.
Th quan trng nht
Suy ngh chnh ca anh y l v tin.
primate [praimeit] n. Loi linh trng
A primate is a type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
- Primates use their hands for such tasks as swinging from branches.
L mt loi ng vt c v bao gm cc loi kh, tinh tinh v con ngi.
Nhng loi linh trng thng s dng tay nh u t cnh ny sang cnh khc.
prime [praim] adj. chnh
If something is prime, it is the most important one.
- Dirty air is a prime cause of illness.
Th quan trng nht
Khng kh nhim chnh l nguyn nhn chnh dn n bnh tt.
primitive [primtiv] adj. nguyn thu, s khai
If something is primitive, then it is simple, basic, and not very developed.
- The computers of the 1980s are primitive compared to those of todays.
n gin, s khai v cha c s pht trin
My tnh ca nhng nm 80 s khai hn so vi my tnh ca ngy nay.
prince [prins] n. hong t
A prince is the son of a king.
- The prince and the princess were married.
Con trai ca vua
Hong t v cng cha ci nhau.
principal [prinspl] n. hiu trng
A principal is a person in charge of a school.
- My schools principal can be very strict with the rules.
Ngi chu trch nhim ca mt trng hc
Hiu trng trng ti rt nghim khc vi nhng quy nh.
principle [prinspl] n. nguyn tc
A principle is a belief about the correct way to behave.
- To maintain principles, its vital to watch, listen, and speak carefully.
Mt nim tin v nhng cch hnh x c coi l ng.
m bo nguyn tc, quan trng l phi xem, nghe v ni tht cn thn.
print [print] v. in
To print something is to put it onto paper.
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- Make sure that you print your name clearly.
In ci g trn giy
Hy m bo rng bn in tn ca bn r rng
prior [prair] adj. trc
When something happened prior to something else, it happened earlier.
- Ron had to wait since he arrived prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Xy ra trc mt ci g khc, sm hn
Ron phi i v anh y n trc thi gian cuc hp bt u.
private [praivit] adj. ring t
If something is private, it is only used by one person or group.
- Dont look at my diary! Its private!
Mt ngi hay mt nhm s dng.
ng xem trm nht k ca ti, n l th ring t.
privilege [privlidl n. c quyn, c n
A privilege is a special right given to only a certain person or group of people.
- Only the best employee had the privilege of parking in that spot.
Mt quyn li c bit ch dnh cho mt ngi hay mt nhm nht nh
Ch nhng ngi nhn vin gii nht mi c c quyn xe ch .
prize [praiz] n. gii thng
A prize is something of value that is given to the winner.
- I won a prize for getting the best grade on my science test.
Ci g gi tr trao cho ngi thng cuc
Ti thng mt gii thng v ginh im cao nht trong cuc thi khoa hc.
probable [prabbl] adj. c th xy ra
If something is probable, it is likely to happen.
- It is probable that you will get a good grade if you study for the test.
Gn nh s xy ra
Ginh c im cao l iu c th xy ra nu bn hc chm ch.
probe [proub] v. thm d
To probe into something means to ask questions to discover facts about it.
- The bank probed into his financial history to see if he qualified for a loan.
a ra nhng cu hi tm ra s tht v ci g
Ngn hng thm d lch s ti chnh ca anh y xem anh y c iu kin cho vay khng.
proceed [prsi:d] v. tin hnh
To proceed is to go in a certain direction.
- My son and I proceeded to the beach so we could go fishing.
i theo mt hng nht nh
Con trai v ti i ra bin nn chng ti c th cu c ngoi
process [prases] n. qu trnh
A process is the steps to take to do something.
- Making a cake is a long process.
Cc bc lm ci g
Lm bnh l mt qu trnh di.
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procession [prsen] n. on diu hnh
A procession is a group of people who walk or drive in a line during a public event.
- The procession all celebrated when they reached the end.
L mt nhm ngi i b hoc li xe theo hng trong mt s kin cng chng.
proclaim [proukleim] v. cng b
To proclaim something means to say it in public.
- The army general proclaimed that the war was won.
Ni v ci g y trc cng chng
Tng ch huy qun i cng b chin tranh thng li.
prod [prod] v. chc, m, thc
To prod means to push someone or something with a finger or pointed object.
- The bully prodded me in the chest with his finger.
My k bt nt ly ngn tay chc vo ngc ti.
produce [prdju:s] v. sn xut
To produce something is to make or grow it.
- This tree produces apples every year.
Lm ra hay nui trng ci g .
Nhng ci cy ny cho thu hoch to mi nm.
product [pradkt] n. sn phm
A product is something that is made.
- My sister has many beauty products in her room.
L ci g c lm ra
Ch gi ca ti c rt nhiu sn phm lm p trong phng.
profession [prfen] n. ngh nghip
A profession is a persons job.
- He loved sailing, so he chose to work on ships as a profession.
Ngh nghip ca mt ngi
Anh y yu vic cho thuyn v chn lm vic trn tu l mt cng vic ca mnh.
professional [prfenl] adj. chuyn nghip
If something is professional, it deals with work that uses special skills.
- If you want to be a pilot, you must have professional training.
Gii quyt ci g vi nhng k nng c bit.
Nu mun tr thnh phi cng, bn phi c qu trnh o to chuyn nghip.
professor [prfesr] n. gio s
A professor is a person who teaches in college.
-Mikes science professor knows a lot about physics.
Ngi dy hc cc trng i hc
Gio s khoa hc ca Mike bit rt nhiu v vt l.
proficient [prflnt] adj. thnh tho
When a person is proficient at something, they can do it well.
- Secretaries are proficient at typing quickly.
Khi ai thnh tho ci g , h lm rt tt ci .
Nhng ngi th k rt thnh tho trong vic nh my.
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profile [proufail] n. h s
A profile is an outline of a face, usually as seen from the side.
- The drawing of Olivia s profile came out very well.
Bn phc tho ca mt gng mt, thng c xem xt t cc bn.
Bn h s c nhn ca Olivia rt tt.
profit [prafit] n. li nhun
A profit is the extra money you make when you sell something.
- I made a small profit from selling my old clothes.
L khon tin kim thm c khi bn ci g
Ti c mt khon li nhun nh t vic bn nhng qun o c ca mnh.
progress [pragrs] n. s tin b
Progress is the act of getting closer to doing or finishing something.
-Our company made financial progress this year.
L hnh ng tin gn hn hay kt thc ci g .
Cng ty ca chng ti t c s tng trng ti chnh trong nm nay.
prohibit [prouhibit] v. cm
To prohibit something means to not allow it.
- She prohibited the students from speaking until their work was done.
Khng cho php ci g
C y cm sinh vin ni chuyn trong gi cho n lc bi hc kt thc.
project [pedekt] n. d n
A project is a type of work that you do for school ora job.
- His afternoon work project was to paint the room green.
L mt loi cng vic bn phi lm trng hay trong cng vic
D n cng vic bui chiu ca anh y l sn tng mu xanh.
prolong [proul:] v. ko di
To prolong means to make something last for a longer time.
- Sandy walked slowly across the beach, trying to prolong her lunch break.
Lm cho ci g ko di trong mt thi gian di hn
Sandy i b tht chm bn bi bin, c gng ko di gi ngh tra ca mnh.
prominent [pramnnt] adj. ni bt
When something is prominent, it is important and well known.
- Queen Victoria was a prominent person in history.
Quan trng, ni ting.
N hong Victoria l mt nhn vt ni bt trong lch s.
promise [prmis] v. ha
To promise is to say you will do something for sure.
- He promised to return my key by tomorrow.
Ni vi ai chc chn s lm g
Anh y ha s tr cha kho trc ngy mai.
promote [prmout] v. thng chc
To promote someone means to raise them to a higher position or rank.
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- After two years in the company, she was promoted to a manager.
a ai ln v tr hay xp hng cao hn.
Sau hai nm lm vic cng ty, c y c thng chc lm qun l
promptly [pramptli] adv. Kp thi
If something happens promptly, it happens quickly or on time.
- Arrive promptly, or we wont have time to discuss everything.
Xy ra nhanh chng, ng lc
n ng lc, hoc l chng ta s khng c thi gian tho lun v mi th.
prone [proun] adj. d b
When things are prone to some bad thing, they are likely affected by it.
- Some people are more prone to catching colds than others.
Chng ta thng b nh hng bi mt s nhng iu khng hay
Mt s ngi d b cm cm hn nhng ngi khc.
pronounce [prnauns] v. pht m
To pronounce is to say the sounds of letters or words.
- Young children often have trouble pronouncing words right.
Ni ra m tit ca cc t
Nhng a tr thng gp kh khn trong pht m ng cc t.
proof [pru:f] n. bng chng
Proof is a fact that shows something is real.
- They used his fingerprint as proof for the crime he committed.
L s tht chng t iu g l tht
H s dng du vn tay nh mt bng chng buc ti anh ta.
propel [prpel] v. y
To propel something means to push or move it somewhere.
- The strong wind propelled the leaf through the air and across the street.
y hoc di chuyn ci g u .
Cn gi mnh thi nhng chic l bay ti trong khng kh v dc tuyn ng.
proper [prapr] adj. thch hp
If something is proper, it is right.
- It is not proper to throw your garbage on the road.
ng n
Nm rc ra ng l khng ng.
property [praprti] n. ti sn
Property is something that someone owns.
- The house is now my property.
L ci g m mt ngi s hu.
Cn nh l ti sn ca ti.
proponent [prpounnt] n. ngi xng
A proponent is a person who supports an idea or a plan.
- He was a proponent of using environmentally friendly products.
L ngi a ra mt tng hay mt k hoch
Anh y l ngi xng s dng nhng sn phm thn thin vi mi trng.
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proportion [prap:rn] n. t k
A proportion is an amount that shows the link between the parts and the whole.
- Only a small proportion of the people in this town actually work here.
L mt s lng a ra s lin kt gia cc phn so vi tng th
Ch c mt t l nh ngi trong thnh ph ny lm vic y.
propose [prpouz] v ngh, a ra, xut
To propose something is to say that it should be done.
-Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy all year.
Ni ra rng ci g nn c thc hin
ng gi Noel t ra mc tiu chng ti phi l nhng cu b ngoan sut c nm.
propulsion [prpln] n. s thc y
Propulsion is the force that moves something forward.
- The propulsion lifted the rocket into the sky.
Thc p ci g tin v pha trc.
Lc y a tn la bay vo bu tri.
prophecy [prafsi] n. li tin tri
A prophecy is a prediction about what will happen in the future.
- Some people believe that prophecies are actually true.
L li d on ci g s xy ra trong tng lai
Mt s ngi tin rng li tin tri hon ton l s tht
prophet [prafit] n. nh tin tri
A prophet is a person chosen by a god to give the god s message to people.
- Harold believed th at he was one of the prophets of his god.
L ngi c Cha chn v gip Cha gi tin n mi ngi.
Harold tin rng anh y l mt trong nhng nh tin tri ca Cha.
prosecute [praskju:t] v. truy t
To prosecute someone means to take legal action against them.
- They were prosecuted for fishing in the river without a permit.
Dng hnh ng theo php lut chng li ai
H b truy t v cu c trn sng m khng c giy php.
prosper [prospr] v. thnh vng
To prosper is to be successful or make a lot of money.
- Franks new business fin ally prospered after many years of hard work.
Thnh cng, lm ra rt nhiu tin
Vic kinh doanh mi ca Frank cui cng cng tr nn pht t sau nhiu nm vt v.
protect [prtekt] v. bo v
To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt.
- Firemen protect us from fires.
Ngn ai khi b tn thng.
Nhng ngi lnh cu ho bo v chng ti khi m chy.
protein [prouti:n] n. protein
Protein is a substance that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong.
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- Fish and beef are good sources of protein.
L mt cht cn thit cho c th pht trin v kho mnh
protest [prtest] v. phn i
To protest something is to argue about it with someone.
- The people protested the decision of the president.
Tranh ci vi ai v vn g
Mi ngi phn i quyt nh ca th tng.
prototype [prouttaip] n. ch to th nghim
A prototype is a new machine that is not ready to be made in large quantities .
- He introduced his prototype to the motorcycle company.
L mt loi my mi cha c sn xut rng ri vi s lng ln.
Anh y gii thiu mu th nghim ca mnh vi cng ty xe gn my.
proud [praud] adj. t ho
If someone feels proud, they are happy about what they have done.
-She is proud of the picture she drew of her house.
Khi ai cm thy t ho, h vui v nhng g h lm c.
C y t ho v bc tranh c y v cn nh.
provide [prvaid] v. cung cp
To provide something means to supply it.
- Each student was provided with a test and three sharp pencils.
Mi sinh vin c a cho mt bi kim tra v 3 chic bt ch vt nhn.
province [pravins] n. tnh
A province is a small area that is controlled by a country.
- Canada is divided into several different provinces.
Mt khu vc nh chu s kim sot ca mt t nc
Canada c chia thnh rt nhiu tnh khc nhau.
provision [prvin] n. s cung ng
The provision of something is the act of giving it to people in need or want.
- That department is responsible for the provision of emergency supplies.
Hnh vi a cho mi ngi ci h cn hoc mun.
B phn ny s chu trch nhim v cung ng vt t khn cp.
provoke [prvouk] v. khiu khch
To provoke someone means to annoy them on purpose to cause violence.
- The older boy provoked Paul by calling him mean names.
Lm phin ai vi mc ch gy ra bo lc
Nhng cu b ln hn gi Paul bng ci tn xu khiu khch.
proximity [praksimti] n. gn
Proximity is closeness in time, space, or relationships.
- All the trees in the proximity of the beach had been cut down.
Gn trong thi gian, khng gian hay cc mi quan h
Tt c cc cy gn bi bin c c cht ht.
psychiatric [saikitrik] adj. tm thn
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If something is psychiatric, then it is related to mental illness or its treatment.
- The doctor said the patient might have a psychiatric problem.
Lin quan n bnh tm thn hay cch iu tr bnh
Bc s ni rng bnh nhn c vn v tm thn
psychiatry [saikaitri] n. tm thn hc
Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental illness.
- Studying psychiatry has taught me a lot about mental illness.
Nghin cu v cch iu tr bnh tm thn
Nghin cu tm thn hc dy cho ti rt nhiu iu v bnh tm thn
psychic [saikik] adj. tm linh
When someone is psychic, they know what will happen or what people think.
- I think my grandmother has psychic abilities because she can predict anything.
Mt ai c kh nng tm linh, h s bit ci g sp xy ra hay nhng g mi ngi ngh.
Ti ngh b ca ti c kh nng tm linh v b c th d on trc bt c th g.
psychotic [saikAtik] adj. tm thn
If someone is psychotic, they have a very serious mental illness.
- The psychotic patient believed he saw things that werent real.
Ai b bnh v tm thn rt nghim trng.
Bnh nhn tm thn tin rng anh ta nhn thy c nhng th khng c tht.
Ptoxic [taksik] adj. c hi
When something is toxic, it is poisonous. Toxic things are very dangerous.
- Please check the label to see if the product is toxic.
Nhng th c hi, rt nguye him
Vui lng kim tra nhn sn phm xem sn phm c c hi hay khng.
public [pblik] adj. cng khai
If something is public, it is meant for everyone to use.
-I went to the public park to play with my friends.
c tt c mi ngi bit n
Ti i ti mt cng vin cng cng chi cng cc bn.
publication [pblkein] n. sch bo xut bn
A publication is something printed, like a newspaper or book.
- Shes been a subscriber to that publication for over ten years.
Ci g c in n nh sch bo, n phm
C y l c gi theo di n phm sut hn 10 nm nay.
publicity [pblisti] n. s cng khai
Publicity is public attention given to someone or something by the media.
- She received a lot of publicity after her performance in the film.
Ai hay ci g c gii truyn thng ch cng khai
C y nhn c rt nhiu qung co cng khai sau vai din trong phim ca c y.
publicize [pblsaizJ v. cng b cng khai
To publicize is to make something get a lot of attention.
- The company publicized the job positions in the newspaper.
Lm cho ci g thu ht c rt nhiu s ch
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Cng ty cng b cng khai cc v tr cng vic trn tp ch.
publish [pblil v. xut bn
To publish a book is to get it printed and ready to sell.
- That company publishes daily newspapers.
Xut bn mt quyn sch l cho in n v em bn n.
Cng ty xut bn bo hng ngy.
pudding [pudi] n. bnh pudding
A pudding is a sweet dessert.
- Would you like some chocolate pudding and coffee for dessert?
Mt loi mn trng ming ngt
Bn c mun trng ming vi mt cht bnh pudding socola v caf khng?
puddle [pdl] n. vng nc
A puddle is a pool of liquid on the ground.
- When the ice melted, it formed a puddle.
Mt t vng trng nc trn mt t
Khi bng tan chy, n to thnh nhng vng trng nc.
pulse [pls] n. nhp xung
A pulse is the beat of the heart.
- The doctor checked the patients pulse by feeling his wrist.
Nhp p ca itm
Bc s kim tra nhp xung tim bng cch bt mch.
punctual [pktul] adj. ng gi
When someone is punctual, they do something or arrive at the right time.
- My mother hates being late. She is the most punctual person I know.
Lm g hay n u ng gi.
M ti rt ght tr hn. B l ngi ng gi nht m ti tng bit.
punish [pni] v. trng phat
To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws.
- Topunish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.
Khin cho ai phi chu ng v phm lut hay cc quy tc.
trng pht ti, gio vin bt ti ng gc lp.
Pungent [pndnt] adj. nng
If something is pungent, then it tastes or smell strong and sharp
- The garlic made the soup taste so pungent that the chef wouldnt serve it.
Nm hay ngi vi v rt mnh v hc.
Ti khin cho mn sp nng n ni m u bp khng dm em ra phc v.
pup [pp] n. ch ch nh
A pup is a young dog.
- All the girl wanted for her birthday was a pup.
Ch cn t tui
Tt c cc c b u mun mt ch ch con trong ngy sinh nht ca mnh.
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"purchase [p;rts] v. mua
To purchase something is to buy it.
- I recently purchased a new car.
Ti mi mua mt chic xe ot mi.
pure [pjur] adj. nguyn cht, tinh khit
If something is pure, it is very clear and beautiful.
- The rose was pure. It had no dirt or imperfections.
Rt sch v p
Hoa hng rt tinh khit, n khng c cht t vt hay khng hon ho no.
purpose [p:rps] n. mc ch
A purpose is the reason that you do something.
- The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.
L d bn lm ci g
Mc ch ca bi tp l to hnh.
puzzle [pzl] n. cu
A puzzle is something that is hard to understand.
- The question was a puzzle to him.
L ci g rt kh hiu
Cu hi cho anh y l mt cu .
pharmaceutical [fa:rmsu:tikl] adj. lin quan n dc phm
If something is pharmaceutical, then it is related to the development of drugs.
- Pharmaceutical companies discover new cures to illnesses all the time.
Lin quan n cc loi thuc
Cng ty dc phm khm ph ra phng php cha bnh mi.
phase [feiz] n.giai on
A phase is a stage in a process or the gradual development of something.
- The first phase in the recycling project involves finding volunteers to help out.
Mt giai on trong mt qu trnh hay s pht trin dn dn ca ci g
Giai on u ca d n ti ch l tm tnh nguyn vin gip .
phenomenal [finamnl] adj. hin tng
When something is phenomenal, it is unusually great.
- The childs ability to play the piano is nothing short of phenomenal.
Bt thng
Kh nng chi piano khi cn nh l mt hin tng khng t.
phenomenon [finamnan] n. Hin tng
A phenomenon is something that can be seen as it is happening.
- I was amazed when I saw the phenomenon of shooting stars.
Ci g c th xem c khi n xy ra.
T rt bt ng khi nhn thy hin tng sao ri.
philanthropy [filnrpi] n. t thin
Philanthropy is the act of helping others, without wanting anything in return.
- The wealthy business owner is well known for his acts of philanthropy.
Hnh ng gip d nhng ngi khc m khng cn phi nhn li
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philosophy [filasfi] n. trit l
A philosophy is a way to think about truth and life.
- My philosophy is live and let live.
Cch ngh v s tht v cuc sng.
Trit l ca ti l sng v hy sng
phoenix [fi:niks] n. phng hong
A phoenix is an imaginary bird that burned to ashes and was reborn.
- Some believe the phoenix is a symbol for rebirth and a new beginning.
L mt loi chim tng tng, t t chy thnh tro bi v ti sinh t chnh ng tro .
Mt vi ngi tin rng phng hong l biu tng ca s ti sinh v mt khi u mi.
photosynthesis [foutousinesis] n. quang hp
Photosynthesis is the process in which plants change sunlight and air.
- The chemical in plants that makes them green is used in photosynthesis.
L qu trnh thc vt trao i nh sng mt tri v khng kh
Cht dip lc trong cc loi cy to cho chng mu xanh v c s dng trong quang hp.
Physical [fizikl] adv. Th cht
If something is physical, it is related to your body and not your mind.
- Biking is good for your physical health.
Lin quan n c th ch khng phi tm tr
p xe tt cho sc kho th cht
physics [fiziks] n. vt l
Physics is a science that deals with energy and how it affects things.
- In physics class, we used Newtons Cradle to learn about energy.
L mt mn khoa hc gii quyt cc vn lin quan n nng lng v cc th nh hng n n
Trong lp vt l, chng ti s dng Newton Cradle hc v nng lng
physiology [fiziald i] n. sinh l hc
Physiology is the study of the various parts of living things.
- His work in physiology helped him understand how the human body works.
Nghin cu v rt nhiu vn ca sinh vt sng
Cng trnh nghin cu ca ng y gip hiu v c ch hot ng ca c th con ngi.
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qualify [kwalfai] v. C iu kin
To qualify is to get, or to be declared, adequate or good enough.
- He qualified to go to the final match by beating the opponent.
hi iu kin l c c, hoc c khai bo y .
Anh y iu kin i n trn chung kt sau khi nh bi i th.
quality [kwalti] n. Cht lng
The quality of something is how good it is.
- The quality of his car is very good.
Cht lng ca mt ci g ch ra n tt nh th no.
- Cht lng chic xe ca anh ta rt tt.
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quantity [kwantti] n. s lng
A quantity is a certain amount of something.
- I have a sm all quantity of milk in my glass.
s lng l lng nht nh ca mt ci g .
- Ti c mt lng sa nh trong cc ca mnh.
quantum [kwantm] adj. lng t
When something is quantum, it relates to the behavior of atomic particles.
- The physics student studied quantum mechanics.
Khi mt ci g l lng t, n lin quan n hnh vi ca cc ht nguyn t.
- Hc sinh nghin cu vt l c hc lng t.
quarrel [kw:rl] v. Ci nhau
To quarrel is to argue or fight.
- Billy quarreled with his wife about buying a new house.
Ci nhau l tranh lun hoc chin u.
- Billy ci nhau vi v v vic mua mt ngi nh mi.
Quarter [kw:rtr] n. Mt phn t
A quarter is 25 cents.
- He paid a quarter for the candy.
Mt phn t l 25 cent.
- Ngi tr 25cent mua ko.
quest [kwest] n. Nhim v
A quest is a long and difficult search for something.
- The treasure hunter went on a quest to find an ancient gold necklace.
nhim v l cuc tm kim lu di v kh khn i vi mt ci g .
- Cc th sn kho bu i lm nhim v tm thy mt si dy chuyn vng c xa.
quit [kwit] v. B
To quit something means to stop doing it.
- I quit running because I got tired.
T b mt ci g c ngha l ngng lm vic .
- Ti b chy v ti mt mi.
quite [kwait] adv. Kh
Quite is used to say that something is complete or very much.
- I think typing on a keyboard is quite easy
Kh c s dng ni rng ci g hon chnh hoc rt nhiu.
- Ti ngh rng cch g trn bn phm l kh d dng
quiver [kwivr] v. run
To quiver means to tremble or shake.
- The flame on the candle quivered whenever someone opened or closed a door.
Run tc l run ry hoc lc.
- la trn ngn nn run ln mi khi ai m hoc ng ca.
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race [reis] n. cuc ua
A race is a contest to see who is the fastest.
- Paul is a fast runner, so he easily won the race.
cuc ua l mt cuc thi xem ai l ngi nhanh nht.
- Paul chy rt nhanh, v vy anh d dng ginh chin thng trong cuc ua.
racial [reil] adj.
Chng tc
If something is racial, then it is related to a race or races.
- The differences between racial groups are physical characteristics and culture.
Nu c iu g thuc v chng tc tc l n c lin quan n loi, ging hay chng tc.
- S khc bit gia cc loi l c tnh vt l v vn ha.
rack [rk] n. Gi
A rack is an object with shelves that holds things.
- He stored his tools on a rack.
gi l vt c k ng .
- ng lu tr dng c ca mnh trn mt gi .
radiate [reidieit] v. Ta ra
To radiate means to send out energy or heat.
- The heat from the fireplace radiated throughout the room.
ta l pht ra nng lng hoc nhit.
- Sc nng ca l si ta ra khp phng.
radical [rdikl] adj. Cn bn
If something is radical, it is very new or different.
- The president is planning to make some radical changes to the law.
iu g cn bn tc l n l rt mi hoc khc.
- Tng thng ang c k hoch thc hin mt s thay i c bn ca php lut.
radioactive [reidiouktiv] adj. phng x
If something is radioactive, then it lets out, or is related to, radiation.
- Radioactive materials can be very bad for anyones health.
Nu mt ci g c tnh phng x, n cho php phng ra ngoi, hoc c lin quan n bc x.
- Cht phng x c th rt c hi cho sc khe ca bt k ai.
raft [rft] n. b
A raft is a floating platform made from pieces of wood tied together.
- The man made a raft out of bamboo and floated out to sea.
b l tng ni c lm t nhng mnh g gn lin vi nhau.
- Ngi n ng lm mt chic b tre v i ra bin.
ragged [rgid] adj. rch ri
If something is ragged, then it is old, torn, and falling apart.
- They could see his toes through the holes in his ragged shoes.
Nu mt ci g rch ri, tc l n c, rch, v nt.
- H c th nhn thy ngn chn ca mnh thng qua cc l hng trong i giy rch ri.
rail [reil] n. thanh st
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A rail is a horizontal bar made of metal or wood.
- The cat was sitting on the rail of the fence.
Thanh, ng l mt thanh ngang lm bng kim loi hoc g.
- Con mo ang ngi trn thanh st ca hng ro.
rainforest [reinf(:)rist] n. khu rng nhit i
A rainforest is a forest that is in a place where it rains very often.
- The rainforest is home to many animals.
khu rng nhit i l mt khu rng m tri ma rt thng xuyn.
- Cc khu rng nhit i l ni c nhiu loi ng vt.
raise [reiz] v nng
To raise something is to lift it up.
- We had to work together to raise the last piece.
nng mt ci g l nng n ln.
- Chng ti phi phi hp vi nhau nng mnh cui cng ln.
raisin [reizn] n. nho kh
A raisin is a dried grape.
- Raisins are one of my favorite snacks.
nho kh l mt nho c sy kh.
- Nho kh l mt trong nhng mn n nh yu thch ca ti.
rally [rli] n. Bui gp mt, mit ting
A rally is a large public meeting in order to support something.
- The school had a rally in the gym to support the basketball team.
Bui mit ting l mt cuc hp cng cng h tr mt ci g .
- Nh trng c mt bui mit ting trong phng tp th dc h tr cc i bng r.
random [rndm] adj. ngu nhin
If something is random, it happens without any pattern or reason.
- Young children often ask random questions.
ngu nhin tc l xy ra m khng c bt k m hnh hay l do.
- Tr nh thng t cu hi ngu nhin.
rank [rk] n. Th hng
A persons rank is their place in an order of people.
- The man got to the rank of captain in the navy.
Th hng ca mt ngi l v tr ca h i vi ngi khc.
- Ngi n ng n hm i y trong lc lng hi qun.
ransom [rnsm] n. tin chuc
A ransom is a sum of money paid to a kidnapper to set the person free.
- He kidnapped the prince and demanded $1 million as ransom.
khon tin chuc l mt khon tin tr cho mt k bt cc th ngi.
Hn ta bt cc hong t v yu cu 1.000.000 $ tin chuc.
Range [reind] n. Mt lot
A range is a number or a set of similar things.
- I saw a range of cars to choose from.
Mt lot l mt s hay mt b nhng iu tng t.
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- Ti thy mt lot xe t la chn.
ranger [reind:r] n. kim lm
A ranger is a person who protects the forest or parks.
- Peter wanted to be a ranger because he liked spending time outside.
kim lm l mt ngi bo v rng hoc cng vin.
- Peter mun tr thnh mt kim lm v anh y thch dnh thi gian ra ngoi.
rapid [rpid] adj. nhanh chng
When something is rapid, it moves or changes very quickly.
- His mother was surprised by her sons rapid growth.
Khi mt ci g nhanh chng, n di chuyn hoc thay i rt nhanh chng.
- M anh rt ngc nhin bi s tng trng nhanh chng ca con trai.
rapidly [rpidli] adv. nhanh chng
When something happens rapidly, it happens very fast.
- The train moved rapidly on the tracks.
Khi mt ci g xy ra nhanh chng, n s xy ra rt nhanh.
- Tu di chuyn nhanh chng trn ng ray.
rare [r:r] adj. Him
If something is rare, you do not see it very often.
- It is rare for him to miss his flight.
Nu mt ci g him, bn khng nhn thy n thng xuyn.
him khi anh b l chuyn bay ca mnh.
rash [r] n. pht ban
A rash is an infected area of the skin with redness, bumps, itching, or dryness.
- The new perfume left a horrible rash on my skin.
pht ban l khu vc b nhim bnh da vi mn , mn, nga hoc kh.
- Cc loi nc hoa mi li mt nt pht ban kinh khng trn da ca ti.
rate [reit] n. T l
A rate is the speed at which something happens.
- Grass tends to grow at a very slow rate.
Mc l tc m ti mt ci g s xy ra.
- C c xu hng pht trin vi tc rt chm.
ratio [reiou] n. T l
A ratio is a relationship between two things expressed in numbers or amounts.
- The boy to girl ratio is one to three.
t l l mi quan h gia hai iu th hin bng con s hoc s lng.
- t l gia con trai v con gi l 1/3.
rational [rnl] adj. hp l
When something is rational, it is normal or practical.
- It is hard to think in a rational way when you are scared.
Khi mt ci g hp l, n l bnh thng hoc thc t.
- Tht kh c th suy ngh mt cch hp l khi bn ang s hi.
rather [r::r] adv. Thchhn
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Rather is used when you want to do one thing but not the other.
- I would rather have the red one than the blue one.
Thchhn c s dng khi bn mun lm mt vic g, khng phi lmt vic khc.
- Ti thch mu hn mu xanh.
raw [r:] adj. Th
If a material is raw, it is natural and has not been processed.
-The company dumped raw sewage into the river.
Nu mt vt liu th tc l l t nhin v cha c x l.
- Cng ty nc thi th ra sng.
react [ri:kt] v. Phn ng
To react is to act in a certain way because of something that happened.
- James reacted badly to the news.
Phn ng l hnh ng theo mt cch no v mt ci g xy ra.
- James phn ng xu vi tin tc.
Reach [ri:t] v t n
To reach means to arrive at a place
t n l n mt im no .
Real [ri:l] adj. Tht
If something is real, it actually exists.
- The handbag has a stamp on it, so its real.
Nu mt ci g l c tht, n thc s tn ti.
- Cc ti xch c mt con tem trn n, v vy n l hng tht.
realize [ri:laiz] v. Nhn ra
To realize is to suddenly understand.
- After I left my house, I realized that I left the light on.
Nhn ra l t nhin hiu ra.
- Sau khi ti ra khi nh, ti nhn ra rng ti n sng.
realm [relm] n. Lnh vc
A realm is any area of activity or interest.
- He was not very active in the realm of business.
lnh vc l bt k hot ng hoc s quan tm v vn g.
- ng y khng qu tch cc trong lnh vc kinh doanh.
rear [ri:r] n. ng sau
When something is in the rear of something, it is in the back.
- The man loaded the rear of his truck with boxes.
Khi mt ci g sau ca mt ci g , n l pha ng sau.
- Ngi n cht nhiu hp ln pha sau xe ti.
Recall [rik:l] v tng nh, hi tng
To recall something is to remember it.
- She was trying to recall what she had told her friend.
Tng nh mt ci g l nh v n.
- C c gng tng nh li nhng g c ni vi bn b ca c.
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receive [risi:v] v nhn c
To receive something is to get it.
- I received a present on my birthday.
nhn c mt ci g l c c n.
- Ti nhn c mt mn qu vo ngy sinh nht ca ti.
Recent [ri:snt] adj. gn y
When something is recent, it happened a short time ago.
- I did not know what caused his recent behavior.
Khi mt ci g l gn y tc l n xy ra mt thi gian ngn trc y.
- Ti khng bit nhng g gy ra nhng hnh ng gn y ca ng.
reception [risepjan] n. Tic cho mng
A reception is a party to welcome a person or celebrate an event.
- We all danced and had a good time at the wedding reception.
Tic cho mng l ba tic cho n mt ngi hay n mng mt s kin.
- Chng ta u nhy ma v c mt khong thi gian tuyt vi ba tic cho mng.
recipe [respi:] n. cng thc
A recipe is a set of instructions to make food.
- The apple cake that you made is really tasty. Can I have the recipe, please?
cng thc l mt tp hp cc hng dn lm mt mn n.
- Bnh to m bn lm thc s rt ngon. Ti c th xin cng thc c khng?
recipient [risipint] n. ngi nhn
A recipient of something is the person who receives it.
- I was the recipient of four phone calls today.
ngi nhn ca mt ci g l ngi nhn c n.
- Ti l ngi nhn bn cuc gi in thoi ngy hm nay.
reckless [reklis] adj. thiu thn trng
When people are reckless, they act in an unsafe way.
- The reckless driver posed a threat to everyone else on the road.
Khi mi ngi thiu thn trng, tc l h hnh ng mt cch thiu an ton.
- Ngi li xe thiu thn trng t ra mt mi e da cho tt c mi ngi trn ng.
recognition [rekgnin] n. Cng nhn
Recognition is getting praise from other people.
- The hero got recognition for his brave deed.
Cng nhn l nhn li khen ngi t nhng ngi khc.
- Ngi anh hng c cng nhn cho hnh ng dng cm ca mnh
recognize [rekgnaiz] v. nhn ra
To recognize something is to know it because you have seen it before.
- I recognized an old friend from many years ago.
nhn ra mt ci g l bit iu v bn nhn thy n trc.
- Ti nhn ra mt ngi bn c t nhiu nm trc.
recommend [rekmend] v. Khuyn
To recommend something is to say that someone should do it.
- My doctor recommended that I get some exercise.
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Khuyn mt ci g l ni rng ai nn lm g.
- Bc s ca ti khuyn ti nn tp th dc.
reconcile [reknsail] v. ha gii
To reconcile means to return to a friendly relationship.
- After arguing, the two friends were reconciled with each other.
ha gii l lm tr v mt mi quan h thn thin.
- Sau khi ci nhau, hai ngi bn c ha gii.
recover [rikv:r] v. phc hi
To recover is to go back to normal after something bad happens.
- I hope the city will recover soon after the flood.
phc hi l tr li bnh thng sau khi iu g ti t xy ra.
- Ti hy vng thnh ph s sm phc hi sau cn lt.
recruit [rikru:t] v. tuyn dng
To recruit people means to select them to join or work for an organization.
- We successfully recruited someone to be the new manager.
tuyn ngi c ngha l chn tham gia hoc lm vic cho mt t chc.
- Chng ti tuyn dng thnh cng mt ngi no lm ngi qun l mi.
rectify [rektfai] v. khc phc
To rectify something means to correct it.
- I quickly rectified the spelling mistakes that I had on my essay.
khc phc iu g c ngha l sa n.
- Ti nhanh chng sa cha cc li chnh t m ti sai trn bi vit ca ti.
recur [rik:r] v. Ti pht
To recur means to happen more than once.
- Burglaries seem to recur over and over in our neighborhood.
Ti pht l xy ra nhiu hn mt ln.
- Trm cp dng nh ti pht hn trong khu ph ca chng ti.
reduce [ridju:s] v. Gim
To reduce something means to make it less in size or number.
- When the store reduced its prices, people wanted to shop there.
gim mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n t hn v mt kch thc hoc s lng.
- Khi cc ca hng gim gi, ngi ta mun i mua sm .
reed [ri:d] n. Cy liu
Reeds are tall and skinny plants that grow in groups near water.
- The sun set behind the reeds of the lakes shore.
Cy liu l cy cao v gy mc thnh nhm gn nc.
mt tri ln pha sau m liu b h.
reef [ri :f ] n. rn san h
A reef is a group of rocks or coral that rise to or near the ocean.
- He walked along the reef and looked at the water below.
rn san h l mt nhm cc tng hoc san h nh ln hoc gn bin.
- Anh bc dc theo rn san h v nhn vo nc bn di.
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referee [refri:] n. trng ti
A referee is a person who makes sure that the rules are followed in sports.
- The soccer player didnt agree with the referee.
trng ti l ngi m bo rng cc quy tc c tun th trong th thao.
- Cc cu th bng khng ng vi trng ti.
refine [rifain] v. tinh chnh
To refine something is to make it better by making changes.
- The principal refined his method of controlling students over the years.
tinh chnh mt ci g l lm cho n tt hn bng cch thay i.
- Hiu trng lm cht ch hn phng php kim sot sinh vin ca ng trong nhng nm qua.
reflect [riflektl] v. phn nh
To reflect is when a surface sends back light, heat, sound or an image.
- Her face was reflected on the smooth glass.
phn nh l khi b mt phn li nh sng, nhit, m thanh hoc hnh nh.
- Khun mt ca c c phn nh trn knh trn tru.
reflex [ri:fleks] n. phn x
A reflex is an unconscious action in which a body part responds to an event.
- There was a reflex when the doctor hit his knee with a rubber hammer.
phn x l hnh ng v thc, trong mt phn c th phn ng vi mt s vic.
- C phn x khi bc s p vo u gi ca anh ta bng mt ci ba cao su.
refrain [rifrein] v. Kim ch
To refrain from something is to avoid doing it.
- The doctor asked Mary to refrain from eating fast food as part of her diet.
Kim ch mt ci g l trnh lm vic .
- Bc s yu cu Mary kim ch khng n thc n nhanh trong khu phn n king ca mnh.
refresh [rifre] v. Thoi mi
To refresh someone is to make them feel less hot or tired.
- The baby was refreshed after taking a cool bath.
Lm thoi mi mt ngi no l lm cho h cm thy khng nng hoc mt mi.
- Em b thoi mi sau khi c tm mt.
refrigerate [rifridreit] v. Lm lnh
To refrigerate something means to make it cold.
- Grocery stores refrigerate fruit to make it last long.
Lm lnh mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n lnh.
- Ca hng tp ha lm lnh tri cy n ti lu.
refuge [refju:d] n. ni tr n
A refuge is a place where you go to be safe.
- When it started to rain, she found refuge in the house.
Ni tr n l mt ni m bn n c an ton.
- Khi tri bt u ma, c tm thy ni tr n trong nh.
refund [ri:fnd] n. Hon tin
A refund is money given back to a person when an item is returned to a store.
- I asked for a refund because the shoes I bought were too tight.
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Hon tin l tr li tin cho mt ngi khi hng ha c tr li cho ca hng.
- Ti yu cu hon li tin v nhng i giy ti mua qu cht.
refuse [rifju:z] v. T chi
To refuse something is to say no to it.
- The dog refused to play with the cat.
T chi mt ci g l ni "khng" vi n.
- Con ch t chi chi vi con mo.
Refute [rifju:t] v. bc b
To refute something means to prove that it is false or incorrect.
- The bank manager has refuted the claims that he lied to his customers.
bc b mt ci g c ngha l chng minh rng n l sai hoc khng chnh xc.
- Ngi qun l ngn hng bc b tuyn b rng ng ni di vi khch hng ca mnh.
regain [rigein] v. Ly li
To regain something means to get it back.
- The battery regained its power after being recharged.
ly li mt ci g c ngha l c li nh trc.
- Pin ly li sc mnh ca n sau khi c np.
regard [riga:rd] v. Coi
To regard someone or something is to think of them in a certain way.
- The boy regarded the girl as a good friend.
Coi ai hoc mt ci g l suy ngh v h theo mt cch no .
- Cu b coi c gi nh mt ngi bn tt.
regret [rigret] v. hi tic
To regret something is to wish that it didnt happen.
- I regret that I was mean to my sister.
hi tic mt ci g l mong mun n khng xy ra.
- Ti hi hn v c c vi em gi ti.
regular [regjl:r] adj. thng xuyn
If something is regular, it happens often and in equal amounts of time.
- Our regular lunch time is around noon.
Nu mt ci g l thng xuyn, n thng xuyn din ra trong cng mt khong thi gian.
- Thi gian n tra thng xuyn ca chng ti l khong gia tra.
regulate [regjleit] v. iu chnh
To regulate something is to control how it happens.
- The bank regulates how much money people can borrow from it.
iu chnh mt ci g l kim sot n s xy ra nh th no.
- Ngn hng iu chnh mc tin mi ngi c th vay.
register [redst:r] n. ng k
A register is an official list or record of people or things.
- Ata wedding there is register for all of the guests to sign.
S ng k l danh sch chnh thc ca ngi hoc vt.
Ata m ci c s ng k cho tt c cc khch mi ghi danh.
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rehearse [rih:rs] v. din tp
To rehearse means to practice and prepare for a performance in front of people.
- Vicks band rehearsed all week before their first show.
din tp l thc hnh v chun b cho mt bui biu din trc mi ngi.
Ban nhc ca Vick luyn tp c tun trc show din u tin ca h.
reign [rein] n. Triu i
A reign is the period of time in which a ruler rules.
- The emperors reign lasted for only two years.
triu i l khong thi gian vua, cha cai tr.
- Triu i ca hong ch ko di hai nm.
reinforce [ri:nf:rs] v. cng c
To reinforce something is to make it stronger.
- Peter reinforced his opinion with information from a book.
cng c mt ci g l lm cho n mnh hn.
- Peter cng c quan im ca mnh bng thng tin t mt cun sch
reject [ridekt] V. B i
To reject is to refuse something because you do not want it.
- The girl rejected the broken cup.
B i l t chi mt ci g bi v bn khng mun n.
- C gi b i ci cc b v.
relate [rileit] v. Lin quan
To relate to something means to have a connection with it.
- A companys plan usually relates to how much profit it can make.
Lin quan n mt ci g c ngha l c mt kt ni vi n.
- K hoch ca cng ty thng lin quan n vic bao nhiu li nhun c th thu v.
relative [reltiv] n. Ngi thn
A relative is a family member.
- My relatives came by to see the new baby.
Ngi thn l thnh vin trong gia nh.
- ngi thn ca ti n thm em b mi sinh.
relativity [reltivti] n. thuyt tng i
Relativity is a set of ideas about time and space developed by Albert Einstein.
- Relativity teaches that light travels at the same speed in the universe.
Thuyt tng i l mt tp hp cc tng v thi gian v khng gian pht trin bi Albert Einstein.
- thuyt tng i dy rng tc nh sng l nh nhau trong v tr.
relax [rilks] v. th gin
To relax is to rest.
- The frog relaxed in the warm sun.
th gin l ngh ngi.
- Con ch th gin trong nh nng mt tri m p.
relay [ri:lei] n. Cuc ua tip sc
A relay is a race in which teams of runners or swimmers race against each other.
- Jerry was the fastest on his team, so he ran the last part of the relay.
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Cuc ua tip sc l mt cuc ua trong cc i vn ng bi li hoc chy ua cnh tranh vi
nhau.
- Jerry chy nhanh nht trong i ca mnh, v vy anh ta chy cui cng ca cuc ua tip sc.
release [rili:s] v th
To release something is to stop holding it.
- She released the bird from her hands.
Th mt ci g l khng gi n na.
- C th con chim t tay ca mnh.
relevant [relvnt] adj. ni bt
When something is relevant, it is important to a certain person or situation.
- The thirty-year-old book about politics is still relevant to our society today.
mt ci g ni bt tc l n quan trng cho mt ngi hoc tnh hung nht nh
- Cun sch ba mi nm tui v chnh tr vn cn quan trng vi x hi chng ta ngy nay.
relief [rili:f] n. nh nhm
Relief is a feeling you get when something bad or challenging ends.
- I felt a sense of relief when I heard the good news.
nh nhm l mt cm gic bn nhn c khi kt thc mt ci g xu hoc th thch.
- Ti cm thy nh nhm khi nghe nhng tin tc tt.
Relieve [rili:v] n. gim au
To relieve someone is to make them feel less pain.
- The medicine relieved the sick boy.
gim au l lm cho cm thy au.
- Thuc lm cho cu b au.
religion [rilidn] n. tn gio
A religion is a belief in a god or gods.
- Their religion taught that people should forgive their enemies.
tn gio l nim tin vo mt v thn hoc cc v thn.
- Tn gio ca h dy rng mi ngi nn tha th cho k th ca h.
religious [rilids] adj. tn gio
When something is religious, it has to do with religion.
- The holy man spoke about religious topics.
Khi mt ci g l tn gio, n lin quan n tn gio.
- Ngi n ng thnh thin ni v cc ch tn gio.
reluctance [rilktns] n. Min cng
Reluctance is a feeling of not wanting to do something.
- Jesse took out the trash with great reluctance.
Min cng l mt cm gic khng mun lm mt ci g .
- Jesse rc vi s min cng.
rely [rilai] v. Da
To rely on something or someone is to trust or depend on them.
- The boy relied on his older brother to help him.
Da vo mt ci g hoc ai l tin tng hoc ph thuc vo chng.
- Cu b da vo anh trai mnh gip anh ta.
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remain [rimein] v. li
To remain somewhere is to stay there.
- My sister had to remain home since she was sick.
li mt ni no li .
- Em gi ti phi nh v c y b bnh.
remark [rima:rk] v. nhn xt
To remark is to say something.
- The teacher remarked on how quickly the students were learning.
nhn xt l ni v iu g .
- Gio vin nhn xt v cch sinh vin hc tp nhanh nh th no
remedy [remdi] n. bin php khc phc
A remedy is a cure for a disease, argument, or problem.
- A good remedy for a headache is an aspirin and a glass of water.
bin php khc phc l mt cch cha bnh, lp lun, hoc vn .
- Mt bin php khc phc tt cho bnh nhc u l mt vin aspirin v mt ly nc.
remind [rimaind] v. nhc nh
To remind someone is to tell them to remember to do something.
- Nicks dad reminded him to do his homework.
nhc nh ngi no tc l ni vi h nh lm mt ci g .
Cha ca Nick nhc nh anh ta lm bi tp v nh.
remorse [rim:rs] n. Hi hn
Remorse is a strong feeling of sadness and regret.
- When I realized what I did, I felt remorse for my actions.
Hi hn l mt cm gic mnh m bun v tic nui.
- Khi ti nhn ra nhng g ti lm, ti cm thy hi hn v hnh ng ca ti.
remote [rimout] adj. xa xi
If something is remote, it is very far away and difficult to get to.
- It took many days to get to the remote island.
Nu c iu g xa xi tc l n rt xa v kh n c.
- Phi mt nhiu ngy n c cc hn o xa xi.
remove [rimu:v] v loi b
To remove something is to take it away.
- I removed the nail from the board.
loi b mt ci g l mang n i.
- Ti loi b cc mng tay ra khi bng.
Renaissance [rensa:ns] n. Thi k Phc hng
The Renaissance was a period between the 14th and 17th centuries.
- Leonardo Da Vinci was a popular artist o f the Renaissance.
Thi k Phc hng l khong thi gian gia th k 14 v 17.
- Leonardo Da Vinci l mt ngh s ni ting ca thi k Phc hng.
render [rendr] v. Lm cho
To render something means to make it become something else.
- His report was rendered unimportant by the release of new information.
lm mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n tr thnh mt ci g khc.
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Bo co ca ng c cho l khng quan trng v pht hnh cc thng tin mi.
renovate [renveit] v. Ci to
To renovate a building means to repair it or build new structures on it.
- The old fire station was renovated into an apartment building.
Ci to mt ta nh c ngha l sa cha hay xy mi n.
- Cc trm cu ha c c ci to thnh mt ta nh chung c.
renown [rinaun] n. ting tm
Renown is the quality of being well known due to having done good things.
- Michael is a singer of great renown in New Zealand.
S ting tm l s bit n v thc hin nhng iu tt p.
- Michael l mt ca s ting tm ln New Zealand.
rent [rent] n. Tin thu
Rent is the money people pay to someone to live in a certain place.
- To live in this house, I have to pay rent at the start of each month.
Thu l s tin ngi tr tin mt ngi no sng mt ni nht nh.
- sng trong ngi nh ny, ti phi tr tin thu vo u mi thng.
repair [ripr] v. sa cha
To repair something is to fix it.
- I repaired the flat tire on my car.
sa cha mt ci g l sa cha n.
- Ti sa cha lp xe xt trn xe ca ti.
repay [ri:pei] v. tr li
To repay is to pay back or to reward someone or something.
- She repaid her friend for all of his hard work with a s mall gift.
tr li tc l tr li hoc thng cho mt ai mt ci g .
C tr cho ngi bn ca c v tt c cc cng vic kh khn ca nh y bng mt mn qu nh.
repetitive [ripettiv] adj. lp i lp li
When something is repetitive, it is repeated many times and becomes boring.
- Working on an assembly line making cars every day is a repetitive job.
Khi mt ci g lp i lp li, n c lp i lp li nhiu ln v tr nn nhm chn.
- Lm vic trn mt dy chuyn lp rp sn xut t mi ngy l mt cng vic lp i lp li.
Replace [ripleis] v. thay th
To replace something is to put it in the place of something else.
- I replaced the tire on my car because it was flat.
thay th mt ci g l t n vo v tr ca mt ci khc.
Ti thay th lp xe ca ti v n b xt
replenish [ripieni] v. b sung
To replenish something means to make it full or complete again.
- We planted nearly one hundred seeds to replenish the garden after the fire.
b sung mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n y hoc hon chnh hn na.
Chng ti trng gn mt trm ht ging b sung vo vn sau m chy.
replicate [replkeit] v. Lp li
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To replicate something is to do it in the exact same way as someone before.
- I would love to replicate my fathers achievements in school.
Lp li mt ci g l lm iu mt cch chnh xc ging nh mt ngi no trc y.
Ti rt thch lp li nhng thnh tch ca cha ti trng.
reply [riplai] v p li
To reply is to give an answer or say back to someone.
- She asked him what time his meeting was. He replied, at three.
p li l a ra cu tr li hoc ni li vi ai .
C hi anh ta my gi din ra cuc hp. Anh p li: ba gi.
report [rip:rt] n. bo co
A report is something students write for school.
- Karen had trouble writing her report.
bo co l mt ci g hc sinh vit ti trng hc.
Karen gp kh khn trong vic vit bo co.
represent [reprizent] v. i din
To represent is to speak or act for a person or group.
- My lawyer will represent me in court.
i din l ni hoc hnh ng cho mt ngi hoc mt nhm.
Lut s ca ti s i din cho ti ti ta n.
reproduce [ri:prdju:s] v. ti to
To reproduce is to make something exactly how someone else did it.
- The children tried to reproduce their house using toy blocks.
ti sn xut l lm mt ci g chnh xc nh bao ngi khc lm n.
- Nhng a tr c gng ti to ngi nh ca chng s dng cc khi chi.
reproductive [ri:prdktiv] adj. sinh sn
If something is reproductive, it has to do with a living thing producing young.
- The reproductive system of a plant is simple.
Nu ci g l sinh sn, tc l n c th to ra nhng th khc mi hn.
H thng sinh sn ca thc vt rt n gin.
reptile [reptail] n. loi b st
A reptile is a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered with scales.
- Lizards are my favorite type of reptile.
loi b st l mt ng vt mu lnh trng v c ln da ph y vy.
Thn ln l loi b st yu thch ca ti.
Reputable [repjtbl] adj. c uy tn
If someone or something is reputable, then they have a good reputation.
- The service from the less than reputable company made her angry.
Nu mt ai hoc mt ci g c uy tn tc l c mt danh ting tt.
Cc dch v t cc cng ty km uy tn lm c ta gin d.
reputation [repjtein] n. Danh ting
Reputation is the opinion that people have about someone.
- The doctor had a reputation for helping people.
Danh ting l quan im ca mi ngi v mt ai .
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request [rikwest] v. Yu cu
To request something is to ask for it.
- The little girl requested a special gift from Santa Claus.
Yu cu mt ci g l i hi n.
C b yu cu mt mn qu c bit t ng gi Noel.
require [rikwai:r] v. Yu cu
To require something is to say that it is necessary.
- We require teachers to have a university degree.
Yu cu mt ci g l ni rng n cn thit.
Chng ti yu cu gio vin phi c trnh i hc.
rescue [reskju:] v. gii cu
To rescue someone means to remove them from danger.
- The firefighter rescued the man from the burning building.
gii cu mt ngi no c ngha l loi b h khi nguy him.
Cc nhn vin cu ha gii cu ngi n ng t ta nh ang chy.
research [risrt] n. nghin cu
Research is close and careful study to discover new things.
- Scientists did a lot of research on the subject of blood type.
Nghin cu l nghin cu cht ch v cn thn khm ph nhng iu mi.
Cc nh khoa hc thc hin rt nhiu nghin cu v cc nhm mu.
resemble [rizembl] v. Ging
To resemble someone is to look like them.
- The baby resem bles his father a great deal.
Ging mt ngi no l trng ging nh h.
Em b ging cha mnh rt nhiu.
resent [riznt] v. bc tc
To resent something means to have bad feelings about it.
- She resented the fact that she had never been able to play an instrument.
bc tc iu g c ngha l c cm gic xu v n.
C bc tc v thc t l c cha bao gi c th chi nhc c.
reserve [riz:rv] v. t trc
To reserve something means to keep it for a certain person or time.
- He reserved a table at the busy restaurant.
t trc mt ci g c ngha l gi n cho mt ngi hoc mt thi gian nht nh.
ng t bn ti nh hng ng c.
reservoir [rezrvwa:r] n. h cha
A reservoir is a place for storing water for a town to use.
- If it doesnt rain soon, the reservoir is going to dry up completely.
h cha l mt ni lu tr nc cho mt th trn s dng.
Nu tri khng ma, h cha s cn kit hon ton.
reside [ri:zaid] v c tr
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To reside means to live somewhere permanently or for a long time.
- My brother and his family reside in a lovely house on the beach.
C tr l sng mt ni vnh vin hoc trong mt thi gian di.
Anh trai ti v gia nh c tr trong mt ngi nh xinh xn trn bi bin.
resist [rizist] v. chng li
To resist something is to fight against it.
- He resisted the treatment at the hospital.
chng li mt ci g l chin u chng li n.
ng chng li vic iu tr ti bnh vin.
resolution [rezlu:n] n. Ngh quyt
A resolution is a personal decision.
- At New Year, I made a list of resolutions to help me have a better year.
Ngh quyt l mt quyt nh c nhn.
Vo nm mi, ti thc hin mt danh sch cc ngh quyt c mt nm tt hn.
resolve [rizalv] v. gii quyt
To resolve something means to find a solution.
- She resolved the problem with her children by giving them both a toy.
gii quyt mt ci g c ngha l tm mt gii php.
C gii quyt vn vi a con ca mnh bng cch cho n mt mn chi.
resort [riz:rt] v. nh n
To resort to something is to depend on it in order to solve a problem.
- I hope they dont resort to violence to end the argument.
Phi nh n mt ci g l ph thuc vo n gii quyt mt vn .
Ti hy vng h khng dng n bo lc kt thc cuc tranh lun.
resource [ri:s:rs] n. Ti nguyn
Resources are a person or countrys money and materials that they can use.
- The poor man didnt have the resources to feed himself.
Ti nguyn l con ngi hay tin bc ca t nc v cc ti liu m h c th s dng.
Ngi n ng ngho khng c ngun lc t nui thn.
resourceful [ri:s:rsfl] adj. Tho vt
When someone is resourceful, they are good at dealing with hard situations.
- After his boat sunk, Matt was resourceful enough to build a raft.
Khi mt ngi no tho vt, h c th i ph vi tnh hung kh khn.
Sau khi thuyn ca ng b nh chm, Matt tho vt lm nn mt chic b.
respect [rispekt] n. Tn trng
Respect is a good opinion of someone because they are good.
-I have great respect for firemen.
Tn trng l kin tt ca mt ngi no v h tt.
Ti rt tn trng lnh cu ho.
respective [rispektiv] adj. Tng ng
When things are respective, they relate separately to each person just mentioned.
- The boxers were told to return to their respective corners.
Khi s vic tng ng tc l n c lin quan mt cch ring bit n mi ngi
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Cc v s c yu cu quay tr li gc tng ng.
respiration [resprein] n. H hp
Respiration is the act of breathing.
- Artificial respiration is the best thing to do if someone stops breathing.
H hp l hnh ng th.
H hp nhn to l iu cn lm nht nu mt ngi no ngng th.
respirator [respreitr] n. my th
A respirator is a machine that helps weak or sick people breathe.
- The man needed a respirator to breathe.
My th l my gip ngi yu hoc ngi bnh th.
Ngi n ng cn my th.
respond [rispand] v.
Tr li, p li
To respond is to give an answer to what someone else said.
- When the teacher asked the question, we all responded.
p li l a ra cu tr li cho nhng g ngi khc ni.
Khi gio vin a ra cu hi, tt c chng ti u tr li.
response [rispans] n. Li p
A response is the answer to a question.
- He asked if I was sad. My response was No.
Li p l cu tr li cho mt cu hi.
Anh y hi ti c bun khng. Li p ca ti l khng
responsible [rispansebl] adj.
c trch nhim
If a person is responsible, they do the right things.
- I try to be responsible and save money.
Nu mt ngi c trch nhim, h lm nhng iu ng.
Ti c gng l ngi c trch nhim v tit kim tin.
rest [rest] v. Ngh ngi
To rest is to stop being active while the body gets back its strength.
- I rested on the couch after work.
Ngh ngi l ngng hot ng trong khi c th ly li sc.
Ti ngh ngi trn gh sau gi lm vic.
restate [ri:steit] v. trnh by li
To restate something means to say it again or in a different way.
- Mrs. Jones restated the test question to the class.
Trnh by li mt ci g c ngha l ni li ln na hoc theo mt cch khc.
B Jones trnh by li cc cu hi kim tra trc lp.
restore [rist:r] v. khi phc
To restore something is to put it back the way it was.
- Victor restore d the old car.
khi phc li mt ci g l a n tr li nh c.
Victor khi phc chic xe c.
restrain [ristrein] v. Ngn cn
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To restrain someone or something means to use physical strength to stop them.
- Mike restrained Allen from reaching the door.
Ngn cn ai hoc mt ci g c ngha l s dng sc mnh ngn chn chng.
Mike ngn khng cho Allen m ca.
restrict [ristrikt] v. Gii hn
To restrict is to limit something and prevent it from getting bigger.
- The club restricted the amount of members.
Gii hn l mt ci g hn ch v ngn khng cho n ln hn.
Cu lc b gii hn s lng thnh vin.
result [rizlt] n. Kt qu, hu qu
A result is something that happens because of something else.
- As a result of all the rain, the man had to climb on the roof.
kt qu l ci g xy ra v mt ci khc.
V hu qu ca cn ma, ngi n ng phi tro ln mi nh.
resume [rizu:m] v. Tip tc
To resume something means to start it again after taking a break.
- I put the newspaper down to eat breakfast. Then I resumed reading.
Tip tc mt ci g c ngha l bt u li mt ln na sau khi ngh ngi.
Ti t t bo xung n sng. Sau , ti tip tc c.
retail [ri:teil] n. Bn l
Retail is the activity of selling goods to the public, often for personal use.
- Though cheap to make, once a t-shirt reaches retail, it costs ten times as much.
Bn l l hot ng bn hng ha cho cng chng, thng s dng c nhn.
Mc d bn gi r, mt o t-shirt bn l vn t hn gp 10 ln.
retain [ritein] v. Gi li
To retain something is to keep it.
- Even by the afternoon, the day had retained the mornings freshness.
Gi li mt ci g l gi n.
Mc d l bui chiu nhng mt ngy vn gi li c s ti mt ca bui sng.
retire [ritai:r] v. ngh hu
To retire is to leave a job, usually because of old age.
- My father is sixty-five years old. He is about to retire from work.
Ngh hu l b mt cng vic, thng l v tui gi.
Cha ti su mi lm tui. ng chun b ngh hu.
return [rit:rn] v. Tr v
To return is to go back to a place
- I was happy to return home to my mom after school.
tr v l tr li mt ni
Ti rt vui khi tr v nh vi m sau gi hc.
reunion [ri:ju:njn] n. cuc hi ng
A reunion is the meeting of people or things that have been separated.
- Every summer we have a family reunion at the lake.
cuc hi ng l cuc gp mt ca nhng ngi hoc nhng th b tch ra.
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Mi ma h chng ta c mt cuc hi ng gia nh h.
Reveal [rivi:l] v Tit l
To reveal is to show something.
- I will reveal where I hid the candy bar.
Tit l l ch ra mt ci g .
Ti s tit l ni m ti giu thanh ko.
revenue [revnju:] n. Doanh thu
Revenue is the income made by a company.
- The new products really increased the businesss monthly revenue.
Doanh thu l thu nhp c c ca mt cng ty.
Cc sn phm mi thc s lm tng doanh thu hng thng ca doanh nghip.
revere [rivi:r] v. tn knh
To revere something is to admire it greatly.
- The students revere their teacher, who has taught them a lot.
tn knh mt ci g l ngng m n.
Cc sinh vin tn knh thy gio ca h, ngi dy cho h rt nhiu iu.
reverse [riv:rs] v. o ngc, quay ngc
To reverse means to change to the opposite direction.
- They reversed their direction after seeing the sign.
o ngc l thay i theo hng ngc li.
H quay ngc li sau khi nhn thy tn hiu.
review [rivju:] n. Xem xt
A review of something is a formal inspection of it by people in authority.
- The government ordered a careful review of the economic situation.
Xem xt mt ci g l kim tra bi ngi c thm quyn.
- Chnh ph yu cu xem xt cn thn tnh hnh kinh t.
revise [rivaiz] v. Sa i
To revise something means to change or update it to make it better.
- When the editor discovered certain facts were wrong, he revised the book.
Sa i mt ci g c ngha l thay i hoc cp nht lm cho n tt hn.
Khi bin tp vin pht hin ra s kin chc chn sai, anh sa li cun sch.
revive [rivaiv] v. lm sng li
To revive someone or something means to restore health or life to them.
- She revived the feeling of warmth in her leg by rubbing it softly.
lm sng li mt ai hoc mt ci g c ngha l phc hi sc khe hay cuc sng cho h.
C lm sng li cm gic m p chn bng cch c xt nh nhng.
revolve [rivalv] v. Xoay quanh
To revolve around something is to keep it as the main feature or focus.
- My life revolves around sports.
Xoay quanh mt ci g coi n l chc nng chnh.
Cuc sng ca ti xoay quanh cc mn th thao.
reward [riw:rd] n. Phn thng
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A reward is something given in exchange for good behavior or work.
- He was given a reward for his excellent performance.
Phn thng l mt ci g i ly hnh vi tt hoc cng vic tt.
Anh y c mt phn thng cho thnh tch xut sc ca mnh.
rhyme [raim] n. Giai iu, nhp iu
To rhyme is to have the same sounds at the end of a word.
- Humpty Dumpty is an old rhyme that children learn in school.
Nhp l to ra nhng m thanh tng t vo cui ca mt t.
Humpty Dumpty l giai iu c m tr em c hc trng.
rich [rit] adj. giu
If you are rich, you have a lot of money.
- Hes rich. He can buy anything he wants.
Nu bn giu, bn c rt nhiu tin.
Anh y giu c. Anh c th mua bt c iu g anh ta mun.
Rid [rid] v Gii thot
To rid is to make a place free from something or someone.
Gii thot l lm cho mt ni tr nn khng c ngi v vt.
riddle [ridl] n. Cu
A riddle is a question that is difficult to answer but meant to be funny.
- I could not answer Wendys riddle, but it made me laugh.
Cu l mt cu hi rt kh tr li nhng ngha ca n l to ra nim vui.
Ti khng th tr li cu ca Wendy, nhng n lm cho ti ci.
ride [raid] v. Ci, i
To ride something is to travel on it. You can ride an animal, a bike, etc.
-I will ride a roller-coaster for the first time today.
Ci ln tc l i trn mt ci g . Bn c th ci trn mt con vt hay mt chic xe p, vv
hm nay ti s i tu ln siu tc ln u tin.
ridge [rid] n. sn ni
A ridge is a long, narrow piece of raised land.
- The brown bear walked along the edge of the mountain ridge.
sn ni l mt vng hp nh ln khi mt t.
Con gu nu i dc theo sn ni.
ridicule [ridikju:l] v. ch giu
To ridicule is to make fun of something in a mean way.
- The other students ridicule Peters foreign accent.
ch giu l lm vui mt ci g theo mt cch no .
Cc hc sinh khc ch giu ging nc ngoi ca Peter.
ridiculous [ridikjls] adj. V l
If something is ridiculous, it is silly or strange.
- Steve looked ridiculous with those huge blue sunglasses.
Nu c iu g l v l, n ng ngn hoc k l.
Steve nhn mt cch v l vi cp knh rm mu xanh khng l.
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rife [raif] adj. y ry
If a place is rife with something bad, it is very common in that place.
- This part of the country is rife with disease.
mt ni y ry nhng iu xu tc l n rt ph bin ni .
Khu vc ny ca t nc y ry nhng bnh tt.
Rig [rig] v. Dn xp
To rig something means to dishonestly arrange it.
- The bad politician rigged the election so that he would win.
Dn xp mt ci g c ngha l khng trung thc v thay i n.
Chnh tr gia ti dn xp trong cuc bu c ginh chin thng.
rigid [ridid] adj. cng nhc
When rules or systems are rigid, they are severe because they cannot be changed.
- Societies often have rigid rules about the way that people are supposed to act.
Khi quy nh hoc h thng l cng nhc tc l n nghim khc bi v n khng th thay i.
X hi thng c nhng quy nh cng nhc v cch m mi ngi phi lm.
rim [rim] n. Thnh, vnh, ming
The rim is the outside edge of a round thing, like a cup or bottle.
- I put my lips to the rim of the bottle and took a drink.
Vnh l cc cnh bn ngoi ca mt vt hnh trn, nh cc hoc chai.
Ti t i mi ln ming chai v ung mt ngm.
riot [rait] n. cuc bo lon
A riot is a crowd that reacts to bad news by violently breaking laws.
- A riot broke out after the candidate lost the election.
cuc bo lon l khi mt m ng phn ng vi tin xu bng hnh vi bo lc vi phm lut.
Mt cuc bo lon n ra sau khi cc ng vin tht c.
rip [rip] v. x
To rip something means to pull it apart.
- She ripped the paper in half by accident.
X mt ci g c ngha l ko n ra.
Ngu nhin c x t giy lm i.
risk [risk] n. ri ro
A risk is a chance of something bad happening.
- I took a risk and climbed the snowy mountain.
ri ro l nguy c ca mt iu g xu c th xy ra.
Ti chp nhn ri ro v tro ln ngn ni tuyt.
rite [rait] n.
nghi thc
A rite is a traditional ceremony carried out by a particular group or society.
- Special masks are worn during the rite when a new baby is born.
nghi thc l mt nghi l truyn thng c thc hin bi mt nhm ngi hay mt x hi c th.
Mt n c bit c mc trong cc nghi thc khi mt em b mi c sinh ra.
ritual [ritul] n. nghi l
A ritual is a formal custom that people do regularly.
- Ken was very interested to learn about the religious rituals of the natives.
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nghi l l phong tc, quy trnh trang trng m mi ngi lm thng xuyn.
- Ken rt quan tm tm hiu v cc nghi l tn gio ca ngi bn x.
rival [raivl] n. i th
A rival is someone that is trying to keep you from getting what you want.
- The three rivals were all competing for the same job.
i th l mt ngi no c gng gi cho bn khng c c nhng g bn mun.
Ba i th ang cnh tranh cho cng mt cng vic.
roam [roum] v. lang thang
To roam means to move around without a plan or purpose.
- All day the cows roamed around the field eating grass.
lang thang l di chuyn xung quanh m khng c mt k hoch hay mc ch.
C ngy nhng con b i lang thang xung quanh khu n c.
rob [rab] v. Cp
To rob a person or place is to take their property using force.
- A thief has robbed me of my passport.
cp l ly i ti sn ca ai bng cch s dng v lc.
Mt tn trm cp i h chiu ca ti.
rock [rak] n. Tng
A rock is a hard thing in the dirt.
- I stacked rocks on top of one another.
tng l phn cng trong t.
Ti xp chng cc tng ln nhau.
role [roul] n. Vai tr
A role is the normal purpose or function of a person or thing.
- My role at work is to check the quality of the products.
vai tr l mc ch hoc chc nng ca mt ngi hay mt vt.
Vai tr ca ti ti ni lm vic l kim tra cht lng sn phm.
roll [roul] v. Cun
To roll is to move by turning over and over.
- You must roll the ball into the pins when you bowl.
Cun l di chuyn nhanh hn v hn.
- Bn phi cun bng li khi bn ln n.
romantic [roumntik] adj. lng mn
When something is romantic, it has to do with love.
- The young couple went to see a romantic movie.
Khi ci g l lng mn, n c lm vi tnh yu.
Cp v chng tr i xem mt b phim lng mn.
roof [ru:f] n. Mi nh
A roof is the outside top part of a building.
- The roof was covered with snow.
Mi nh l phn trn bn ngoi ca mt ta nh.
Nhng mi nh c bao ph bi tuyt.
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roost [ru:st] n. Ch ng
A roost is a place where birds can land and rest or sleep.
- The family of doves made a roost at the top of the tree.
Ch ng l ni m chim c th h cnh v ngh ngi hoc ng.
Gia nh chim b cu ng trn ngn cy.
Rot [rt] v. Thi, hng, mc
When something rots, it slowly gets softer and is destroyed .
- The old log began to rot in the forest.
Khi mt ci g thi, n t t tr nn mm v hng.
Khc g c bt u b mc ra trong rng.
Rouge [ru:] n. Phn
Rouge is a red powder or cream used as makeup on the cheeks of lips
- Even when she didnt wear rouge, her cheeks appeared red.
Phn l mt loi bt mu hoc kem c s dng trang im trn m.
Ngay c khi c y khng nh phn, m c trng vn hng ho.
rough [rf] adj. th
When something is rough, it is not even or smooth.
- The rough ground hurt my feet.
Khi ci g th, n khng trn tru.
Mt t th lm au chn ti.
Route [ru:t] v. Tuyn ng
A route is the way you go from one place to another.
-I saw many new houses along the route to the city.
Tuyn ng l cch bn i t ni ny n ni khc.
Ti thy nhiu ngi nh mi dc theo tuyn ng n thnh ph.
row [rou] n. hng
A row is a line of things.
- Jam es put all of his toy soldiers into neat rows.
Hng, li l mt ng thng.
James xp tt c cc lnh chi ca mnh vo hng gn gng.
royal [ril] adj. Hong gia
Royal describes something that belongs to a king or queen.
- The king sat upon the royal throne.
Hong gia m t mt ci g thuc v mt v vua hoc n hong.
Nh vua ngi trn ngai vng ca hong gia.
rub [rb] v. C xt, ch
To rub something is to push on it and move your hand back and forth .
- Mom s feet were sore, so she rubbed them.
ch mt ci g l y vo n v di chuyn bng tay.
Chn ca m b au, v vy b c xt chng.
rubbish [rbi] n. rc
Rubbish is trash or waste.
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- The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of rubbish.
Rc l rc hoc cht thi.
Sn nh quanh thng rc ph y tt c cc loi rc.
rubble [rbl] n. ng nt
Rubble is piles of broken stone and wood created after a building is destroyed.
- There was rubble all over the city after the earthquake.
ng nt l ng v v g hnh thnh sau khi mt ta nh b ph hy.
C mt ng nt khp thnh ph sau trn ng t.
Rude [ru:d] adj. th l
When someone is rude, they are mean and not polite.
- The children at the bus stop were very rude.
Khi mt ngi no th l, h km ci v khng lch s.
Nhng a tr ti bn xe but rt th l.
rugged [rgid] adj. g gh
If an area of land is rugged, then it is rocky and difficult to travel through.
- Their car couldnt make it far along the rugged roads.
Nu mt khu vc t t g gh th tc l n c nhiu v kh i qua.
t ca h khng th i xa dc theo nhng con ng g gh.
ruin [ru:in] v. lm hng
To ruin something means to harm or damage it greatly.
- Our walk in the park was ruined by the sudden rain.
lm hng mt ci g c ngha l lm hi hoc lm h n rt nhiu.
Cuc i b ca chng ti trong cng vin b hy bi tri ma t ngt.
Ruins [ru:inz] n. Di tch
Ruins are old buildings that are not used anymore.
- I visited some interesting ruins in Greece.
Di tch l ta nh c khng c s dng na.
Ti n thm mt s di tch th v Hy Lp.
rumor [ru:mr] n. tin n
A rumor is something people talk about even though it may not be true.
- Kevin was spreading rumors about Marcia to everyone.
tin n l ci m ngi ta ni v mc d c th khng ng.
Kevin lan truyn tin n v Marcia cho tt c mi ngi.
rupture [rpt:r] v. V
To rupture means to tear or burst open.
- Sarah put too much water into the balloon, and it ruptured.
V l x ra hoc bt m ra.
Sarah cho qu nhiu nc vo qu bng, v n v.
rural [rurl] adj. nng thn
If a place is rural, it is in the countryside instead of the city.
- I want to live in a small house in a rural area.
Nu mt ni nng thn, l vng nng thn thay v thnh ph.
Ti mun sng trong mt cn nh nh vng nng thn.
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Rush [r] v. Vi vng
To rush is to go somewhere or do something very quickly.
Vi vng l i mt ni no hoc lm iu g rt nhanh chng.
rust [rst] n. G
Rust is a red and brown coating on iron objects caused by water and air.
- The old metal gate would not swing because the hinges were covered in rust.
G l mt lp ph mu nu trn cc dng bng st , gy ra bi nc v khng kh.
Cng kim loi c s khng xoay c v bn l b g.
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sacred [seikrid] adj. thing ling
If something is sacred, then it is worshipped and respected.
- One religion in India will not harm cows because it believes that they are sacred.
Nu c iu g l thing ling th sau n c phng th v tn trng.
Mt tn gio n s khng lm hi b v h tin rng n thing ling.
safe [seif] adj. an ton
When a person is safe, they are not in danger.
-Put on your seat belt in the car to be safe.
Khi mt ngi c an ton, h khng gp nguy him.
Hy tht dy an ton khi ngi xe t c an ton.
safety [seifti] n An ton
Safety means to be the condition of being safe and free from danger.
- For his own safety, he was placed in a car seat.
An ton c ngha l iu kin l an ton v khng c him ha.
V s an ton ca mnh, anh ta c t trong gh an ton.
sage [seid] n. nh hin trit
A sage is someone who is very wise.
- Hal always visited the local sage for help with love.
nh hin trit l mt ngi rt khn ngoan.
Hal lun lun n thm nh hin trit a phng xin c gip v tnh yu.
sail [seil] i thuyn
To sail is to move a boat on the water.
- I love to sail my boat on the lake.
i thuyn l di chuyn mt chic thuyn trn mt nc.
Ti thch i thuyn trn h.
sake [seik] n.
V li ch
The sake of something is the reason for doing it.
- The parents worked hard for their childrens sake.
V li ch ca mt ci g l l do lm vic .
Cc bc cha m lm vic chm ch v li ch ca con ci h.
salary [slri] n. tin lng
A salary is how much money a person makes at his or her job.
-He got a new job with a better salary.
tin lng l s tin mt ngi kim c khi lm cng vic ca mnh.
Anh ta c mt cng vic mi vi mc lng tt hn.
Saliva [slaiv] n. Nc bt
Saliva is the watery liquid in peoples mouths that helps in digestion.
- The baby could not keep the saliva from d rip ping out of its mouth.
Nc bt l cht lng trong ming ca con ngi gip h tiu ha.
Em b khng th gi nc bt chy ra t ming ca n.
sanctuary [sktueri] n. Ni tr n
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A sanctuary is a place where people in danger can go to be safe.
- The church was made into a sanctuary for homeless people in the winter.
Ni tr n l mt ni m mi ngi gp nguy him c th n c an ton.
Nh th c lm thnh mt ni tr n cho ngi v gia c trong ma ng.
Sane [sein] adj. khe mnh
If someone is sane, they can think in a normal way.
- Oliver does not act like a sane person when he is angry.
Nu mt ngi no khe mnh, h c th suy ngh mt cch bnh thng.
Oliver khng hnh ng nh mt ngi khe mnh khi gin d.
sarcastic [sa:rkstik] adj. ma mai, chm bim
When something is sarcastic, it is the opposite of what is actually meant.
- She hurt her mothers feelings with her constant sarcastic remarks.
mt ci g ma mai, chm bim tc l n ngc li so vi ngha ca n.
C lm tn thng cm xc ca m c bng li nhn xt chm bim lin tc ca mnh.
Satellite [stlait] n. v tinh
A satellite is something that is sent into space to get information.
-The satellite was traveling around the earth.
v tinh l ci g c gi vo khng gian c c thng tin.
Cc v tinh i vng quanh tri t.
Satire [stalr] n. li chm bim
A satire is a work of art that uses humor and irony to make fun of something.
- This book is a satire of what life was like in the army.
chm bim l mt tc phm ngh thut c s dng s hi hc v ma mai to ra nim vui.
Cun sch ny l mt li chm bim cho cuc sng trong qun i.
Satisfaction [stisfkn] n. S hi lng
Satisfaction is a feeling you get when you do or receive something good.
- Brad was filled with satisfaction when he saw what was for dinner.
S hi lng l mt cm gic bn nhn c khi bn lm hoc nhn c mt iu g tt.
Brad rt hi lng khi nhn thy nhng g c chun b cho ba n ti.
satisfactory [stisfktci] adj. tha ng
If something is satisfactory, it is good enough .
- Mina often received satisfactory grades since she studied so hard.
Nu c iu g l tha ng, n l v tt.
Mina thng nhn c im tha ng k t khi c hc rt chm ch.
satisfy [stisfai] v. lm hi lng
To satisfy someone means to make them happy.
-It will satisfy my teacher if I finish all my homework.
lm hi lng mt ngi no c ngha l lm cho h vui, hnh phc.
iu s lm hi lng gio vin ca ti nu ti hon thnh tt c bi tp v nh.
saturate [streit] v. ngm
To saturate something means to completely soak it with a liquid.
- The sponge was saturated with soapy water and dripped all over the floor.
Ngm mt ci g c ngha l nhng chng vo cht lng.
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Cc ming bt bin c ngm vi nc x phng v nh rt khp sn.
saturated [streitid] adj. thm m
If something is saturated, it is completely wet.
- Leighs hair became saturated in the rain storm.
Nu mt ci g b thm m tc l n hon ton m t.
Tc ca Leigh b thm m nc ma bo.
saucer [s:sr] n. a
A saucer is a small round dish that you set a cup on.
- He placed the spoon on the saucer.
chic a l mt a trn nh m bn ci tch ln trn.
Anh t ci tha trn a.
savage [svid] adj. d man
If something or someone is savage, they are very violent or cruel.
- Wild animals are very savage when defending their babies.
Nu mt ci g hoc ai d man tc l h rt bo lc hoc tn nhn.
ng vt hoang d tr nn rt d man khi bo v con mnh.
save [seiv] v. Gi, duy tr
To save something is to keep it from being hurt.
-I want to help save the world.
Gi, duy tr mt ci g l gi cho n khi b tn thng.
Ti mun gip cu th gii.
scale [skeil] n. Quy m
The scale of something is its size, especially when it is very large.
-I was surprised by the scale of the buildings in the downtown area.
Quy m ca mt ci g l kch thc ca n, c bit l khi n l rt ln.
Ti ngc nhin bi quy m ca cc ta nh trong khu vc trung tm thnh ph.
scan [skn] v. Xem xt
To scan something is to look at it very carefully.
- You must scan each person closely.
Xem xt k mt ci g l nhn vo n rt cn thn.
Bn phi xem xt k mi ngi.
scar [ska:r] n. vt so
A scar is a mark on the skin after a wound heals.
- The monster had horrible scars on his cheek and forehead.
vt so l mt du vt trn da sau khi vt thng lnh.
Con qui vt c vt so khng khip trn m v trn.
scarce [skrs] adj. khan him
If something is scarce, then it is in a very small amount.
- When gasoline was scarce, we rode our bikes, instead of driving, to school.
nu mt ci g l khan him tc l n c mt s lng rt nh.
Khi xng khan him, thay v li xe chng ti i xe p n trng.
scare [sk:r] v. Da
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To scare means to cause one to feel frightened.
- I was scared by the sight of the monster.
da l gy ra cho ai mt cm gic s hi.
Ti s hi khi nhn thy con qui vt.
scare [sk:r] v. Da
To scare someone is to make them feel afraid.
-My uncle was scared by what he saw in the room.
da mt ngi no l lm cho h cm thy s hi.
Ch ti s hi bi nhng g ng nhn thy trong phng.
scene [si:] n. Cnh
A scene is one part of a book or movie.
- A movie is made up of many short pieces or scenes.
cnh l mt phn ca mt cun sch hoc b phim.
Mt b phim c to thnh t nhiu cnh ngn
Scope [skoup] n. Phm vi
The scope of something is how many people or things it relates to.
- Modern history has a wide scope.
Phm vi ca mt ci g l s ngi hoc nhng th c lin quan n n.
Lch s hin i c mt phm vi rng.
scorn [sk:rn] v. khinh mit
To scorn someone means to behave without respect toward them.
- The criminal was scorned by everyone in the community.
khinh mit ai c ngha l c x m khng c s tn trng i vi h.
K phm ti b mi ngi trong cng ng khinh mit.
scramble [skrmbl] v. B, trt
To scramble is to move somewhere quickly and desperately.
- The hikers scrambled down the side of the hill.
B, trt l di chuyn n mt ni no mt cch nhanh chng.
Nhng ngi i b trt nhanh xung sn i.
Scrap [skrp] n. mnh vn
A scrap of something is a small amount of it.
- Chris liked to use many scraps of paper when thin king up ideas.
mnh vn ca mt ci g l mt phn nh ca n.
Chris thch s dng mnh vn giy khi ln tng.
scrape [skreip] v. Co
To scrape something is to rub it very hard with something sharp.
- I accidentally scraped the paint off the side of the car.
co mt ci g l ch xt n rt mnh vi mt vt g sc.
Ti v tnh co lp sn bn ngoi ca chic xe.
scream [skni:m] v. Ht ln
To scream means to make a loud noise with your mouth.
- The girl saw a spider and screamed.
Ht ln l to ra mt ting ng ln bng ming
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C gi nhn thy mt con nhn v ht ln.
scribble [skribl] v. vit vi
To scribble is to write something quickly without caring about how it looks.
- I scribbled a rough diagram of our plan and gave it to him.
vit vi l vit mt ci g mt cch nhanh chng m khng cn quan tm n n trng nh th no.
Ti vit vi mt s nhp trong k hoch ca chng ti v a cho anh ta.
scribe [skraib] n. ngi ghi chp
A scribe was a person whose job was to copy written works.
- In Ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
ngi ghi chp l mt ngi c cng vic sao chp cc tc phm vit.
Trong Ai Cp c i, ngi ghi chp ghi li s kin quan trng.
script [skript] n. kch bn
A script is the words of a film or play.
- He read the script of the play three times.
kch bn l li ca mt b phim hoc mt bn nhc.
Anh y c kch bn ca v kch ba ln.
scrutiny [skru:tni] n. Gim st
Scrutiny is the careful examination of something.
- A scientist should always practice scrutiny with their work.
Gim st l kim tra cn thn mt ci g .
Mt nh khoa hc phi lun lun thc hnh gim st vi cng vic ca h.
sculpture [sklpt:r] n. tc phm iu khc
A sculpture is a piece of art that is made from wood, clay, or stone.
- We saw an old sculpture of Buddha at the museum.
tc phm iu khc l mt tc phm ngh thut c lm t g, t st, hoc .
Chng ti nhn thy mt tc phm iu khc c ca c Pht ti bo tng.
schedule [skedu(:)l] n.
Lch trnh
A schedule is a plan that tells you when to do things.
- What is your class schedule for today?
Lch trnh l k hoch cho bit khi no phi lm vic g.
Lch trnh ca bn ngy hm nay l g?
scholar [skal:r] n. hc gi
A scholar is a person who studies something and knows much about it.
- The scholar knew much about art history.
hc gi l mt ngi nghin cu mt ci g v bit nhiu v n.
Cc hc gi bit nhiu v lch s ngh thut.
scholarship [skal:rip] n. Hc bng
A scholarship is money given to one so they can go to school.
-I got a scholarship to help me pay for university.
Hc bng l tin c trao cho mt ai h c th i hc.
Ti c hc bng gip chi tr tin hc i hc.
search [s:rt] v. tm kim
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To search for something or someone means to look for them carefully.
- I searched the newspaper for a new job.
tm kim mt ci g hoc ai c ngha l nhn, xem n mt cch cn thn.
Ti tm kim cc t bo tm mt cng vic mi.
season [si:zn] n. ma
A season is a time of the year: spring, summer, fall or winter.
- Fall is a warm season, while winter is very cold.
Ma l thi gian ca mt nm: ma xun, ma h, ma thu hay ma ng.
Ma thu l ma m p, trong khi ma ng rt lnh.
seasoning [si:zni] n. Gia v
Seasoning is a mix of salt, herbs, and spices that improves the taste of food.
- This steak tastes bland. Maybe Ill add some seasoning to it.
Gia v l s kt hp ca mui, cc loi tho mc v gia v ci thin mi v ca thc phm.
Mn bt tt ny c v nht. C l ti s cho thm mt t gia v.
seclude [siklu:d] v. n dt
To seclude someone means to keep them away from other people.
- She was secluded on an island for over a year.
Tch bit, n dt mt ngi no c ngha l gi cho h trnh xa khi nhng ngi khc.
C sng n dt trn mt hn o trong hn mt nm.
secluded [siklu:did] adj. tch bit
If a place is secluded, it is far away from any other place.
- There was a secluded bench in the park.
mt ni c tch bit tc l n cch xa bt c ni no khc.
C mt bng gh d b tch bit trong cng vin.
secondhand [sekndhnd] adj. c
When something is secondhand, it has been owned by someone else.
- Her secondhand jeans were a bit faded in the front.
Khi mt ci g c, n c s hu bi ngi khc.
Qun jean c ca c b sn mt cht pha trc.
secrecy [si :krsi] n. Vic gi b mt
Secrecy is the behavior of keeping things secret.
- The secrecy of the big organization made the government nervous.
Gi b mt l hnh vi gi nhng iu b mt.
Vic gi b mt ca t chc ln lm cho chnh ph lo lng.
secret [si:krit] n. b mt
A secret is something that you do not tell other people.
- The two boys were sharing a secret.
b mt l mt iu g m bn khng ni vi ngi khc.
Hai chng trai chia s mt b mt.
secretary [sekrteri] n. th k
A secretary is a person who works in an office.
- Rebecca asked her secretary to type a report.
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th k l ngi lm vic trong vn phng.
Rebecca yu cu th k ca mnh g mt bn bo co.
section [sekn] n. phn
A section is a part of something larger.
- The green section of the graph is the most important part.
phn l mt b phn ca mt ci g ln hn.
Phn mu xanh l cy ca th l phn quan trng nht.
Sector [sekt:r] n. Lnh vc
A sector is a part of a countrys economy in a specific type of industry.
- We learned about just a few of the factories within the manufacturing sector.
Lnh vc l mt phn ca nn kinh t ca mt quc gia trong mt loi hnh cng nghip c th.
Chng ti hc v mt vi trong s cc nh my trong lnh vc sn xut.
secure [sikju:r] v. m bo
To secure something means to get it after a lot of effort.
-I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.
m bo mt ci g c ngha l c c n sau rt nhiu n lc.
Ti c th m bo trnh tt trong bi kim tra sau nhiu tun hc tp.
Seed [si:d] n. ht ging
A seed is the hard part of a plant or fruit that trees grow from.
- I planted the seed in the dirt hoping that it would grow into a tree.
ht ging l phn cng ca mt cy hoc qu m t cy pht trin.
Ti gieo ht ging trong t hy vng rng n s pht trin thnh cy.
Seek [si:k] v. Tm kim
To seek is to look for something.
- If I have a problem, I seek my sisters advice.
Tm kim l tm mt ci g .
Nu ti gp vn , ti s tm n li khuyn ca em gi ti.
segregate [segrigeit] v. tch bit
To segregate something means to place it in a group apart from other things.
- In gym class, the children were segregated in to two groups: boys and girls.
tch bit mt ci g c ngha l t n trong mt nhm nhng th khc.
Trong phng tp th dc, cc em c tch bit ra lm hai nhm: nam v n.
seizure [si:r] n. Bnh ng kinh
A seizure is sudden illness in which the body loses control and shakes.
- Bright flashing lights can cause seizures in children.
cn ng kinh l bnh t ngt trong c th mt kim sot v b co git.
n nhp nhy sng c th gy ra cn ng kinh tr em.
select [silekt] v. Chn
To select something is to choose it.
- I hope that I selected the right answers on the test.
chn mt ci g l a ra la chn.
Ti hy vng rng ti chn cu tr li ng trong bi thi.
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semester [simestr] n. hc k
A semester is a portion of a school year.
- Jack is in his second semester of college.
Mt hc k l mt phn ca mt nm hc.
Jack ang trong hc k th hai ca mnh trng i hc.
senate [sent] n. thng vin
A senate is a part of the government in some countries.
- Everybody liked Caroline and chose her to speak for them in the senate.
thng vin l mt phn ca chnh ph mt s nc.
Mi ngi u thch Caroline v chn c y ni thay h trong Thng vin.
senator [sentr] n. Thng ngh s
A senator is someone who makes laws for a state.
- The young senator promised to make laws that would help the people.
thng ngh s l ngi lm ra lut l cho mt nh nc.
Thng ngh s tr ha hn s a ra php lut m c th gip ngi dn.
senior [si:njr] adj. cp cao, trng
If one is senior, they are the oldest or have been there the longest.
- Because he got his job first, Bob is the senior chef.
Nu mt ngi l cp cao, h l ngi ln tui nht hoc lu nht.
Bi v l ngi nhn cng vic u tin nn Bob l u bp trng.
sensation [sensein] n. cm gic
A sensation is a feeling a person gets from their senses.
- Mom got a painful sensation in her head from the loud noise.
cm gic l mt cm xc mt ngi c c t cc gic quan ca h.
M c mt cm gic au n trong u v nhng ting n ln.
sense [sens] v. cm nhn
To sense something is to know about it without being told.
-I could sense that he was watching me.
cm nhn mt ci g l bit v n v khng ni ra.
Ti c th cm nhn c rng anh ang nhn ti.
senses [sensiz] n. Gic quan
Your senses are how you see, taste , hear, feel and smell.
- It w ould be hard to live without your five senses.
Gic quan l lm th no bn nhn, nm, nghe, cm nhn v ngi.
Tht kh sng m khng c nm gic quan.
sensitive [senstiv] adj. nhy cm
When someone or something is sensitive, they are easily hurt.
- My teeth are sensitive to cold things.
Khi ai hay ci g l nhy cm, h c th d dng b tn thng.
Rng ca ti rt nhy cm vi nhng th lnh.
sensory [sensri] adj.
cm gic
If something is sensory, it is related to the senses.
- Iris and Eric preferred the sensory thrill of watching movies in the theater.
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Nu mt ci g l cm gic, l lin quan n cc gic quan.
Iris v Eric a thch cm gic hi hp khi xem phim rp.
sentence [sentns] n. Bn n
A sentence is punishment given to someone who didnt follow the law.
- The sentence for stealing a car is much worse than for stealing candy.
Bn n l hnh pht dnh cho nhng ngi khng tun theo lut php.
Bn n n cp mt chic xe hi ti t hn nhiu so vi n cp ko.
sentiment [sentmnt] n. cm xc
A sentiment is an opinion based on your feelings.
- Tess told everyone at the table her sentiments about eating meat.
tnh cm l mt kin da trn cm xc ca bn.
Tess ni vi tt c mi ngi ti bn cm xc ca mnh v vic n tht.
separate [sepreit] adj. tch bit
If two things are separate, they are not together.
-New York and Los Angeles are in two separate parts of America.
Nu hai vt tch bit tc l n khng i lin vi nhau.
New York v Los Angeles l hai phn ring bit ca M.
sequence [si:kwns] n. Lin tip
A sequence is a number of events or things that come one after another.
- The dominos fell in a sequence of one after another.
Lien tip l mt s s kin hoc nhng iu xy ra sau ci khc.
Cc qun domino lien tip ci ny theo sau ci khc.
sergeant [sa:rdnt] n. trung s
A sergeant is a soldier or police officer of middle rank.
- He was promoted to sergeant after a year in the army.
trung s l mt ngi lnh hoc cnh st cp bc trung.
ng c thng trung s sau mt nm trong qun i.
serious [siris] adj. nghim trng
When something is serious, it is bad or unsafe.
-The accident was very serious.
Khi ci g l nghim trng, n ti t hoc khng an ton.
V tai nn rt nghim trng.
serve [s:rv] v. phc v
To serve someone is to give them food or drinks.
- He served us our drinks quickly.
phc v mt ngi no l cung cp cho h thc n hoc ung.
anh ta phc v ung cho chng ti mt cch nhanh chng.
sesame [sesmi] n. m
Sesame is an herb that is grown for its small seeds and its oil.
- I used the buns with the sesame seeds on them.
M l mt loi tho dc c trng ly ht v du ca n.
Ti s dng bnh vi ht m.
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session [sen] n. K hp
A session is a meeting at a regular time in order to discuss and solve an issue.
- Every three months the managers met in a session to discuss regional sales.
K hp l mt cuc hp ti mt thi gian c nh tho lun v gii quyt mt vn .
C ba thng cc nh qun l gp nhau ti mt phin hp tho lun v vic bn hng trong khu
vc.
set [set] v t
To set something is to put it somewhere.
- Please set the dice down on the table.
thit lp mt ci g l t n u .
Hy t con xc xc xung bn.
settle [setl] v. gii quyt
To settle a problem means to end it by finding a solution.
- It took three of our best executives all day to settle the problem.
gii quyt mt vn c ngha l kt thc n bng cch tm ra mt gii php.
Phi mt ba gi cho gim c iu hnh tt nht ca chng ti gii quyt vn .
sever [sev:r] v. ct t
To sever something is to cut through it completely.
- He severed the string using scissors.
ct t mt ci g l ct xuyn qua n.
Anh ta ct t si ch bng ko.
several [sevrl] adj. Mt vi
Several is more than two but not many.
- He had to read several books for class.
Mt vi l nhiu hn hai nhng khng qu nhiu.
Anh phi c vi quyn sch trn lp.
severe [sivi:r] adj. d di
If something is severe, it is very bad or serious.
- After hitting his hand with the hammer, Sam was in severe pain.
Nu c iu g l d di tc l n rt ti t hoc nghim trng.
Sau khi p tay vo ba, Sam au d di.
sew [sou] v. May v
To sew means to put pieces of cloth together using string .
- I learned to sew when I was a little girl.
May l khu cc mnh vi li vi nhau bng ch.
Ti hc c cch may khi ti l mt c b.
shade [jeid] n. Bng rm
The shade is a dark area that something makes when it blocks the sun.
- It was hot outside, so the boys at in the shade of a tree.
Bng rm l mt khu vc ti do mt ci g to ra khi c mt tri.
Tri bn ngoi rt nng, v vy cc chng trai trong bng rm ca cy.
shadow [dou] n. Ci bng
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A shadow is the dark area that is made when something blocks light.
- The mans shadow was taller than he was.
Ci bng l vng ti c to ra khi chiu mt ci g sng.
Ci bng ca ngi n ng cao hn ng ta.
Shaft [ft] v. Tay cm
A shaft is a handle of a tool or weapon.
- The golf club had a long wooden shaft that he held in his hands.
Tay cm l phn cm vo tay ca mt vt hay v kh.
Cu lc b golf c mt tay cm g.
shake [eik] v. Lc, bt
To shake is to move back and forth or up and down quickly.
- When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.
Lc l di chuyn qua li hoc ln xung mt cch nhanh chng.
Khi mi ngi bt tay, thng c ngha l h ng .
Shape [eip] n hnh dng
A shape is a simple form like a square or circle.
- The triangle is my favorite shape.
hnh dng l cc hnh n gin nh hnh vung hoc hnh trn.
Tam gic l hnh dng yu thch ca ti.
Share [ :r] v chia s
To share something is to give some of it to another person.
- Jimmy shared his apple with me.
chia s mt ci g l cho i mt phn cho ngi khc.
Jimmy chia s qu to ca anh y vi ti.
sharp [a:rp] adj. Sc, nhn
When something is sharp, it has a thin edge that cuts things easily.
- That knife is very sharp. Be careful not to hurt yourself.
mt ci g l sc nt tc l n c cnh mng ct d dng.
l con dao rt sc. Hy cn thn ng lm tn thng chnh mnh.
shatter [tr] v. ph v
To shatter something means to break it suddenly into many tiny pieces.
- When the ball hit the window, the glass shattered.
ph v mt ci g c ngha l p n thnh nhiu mnh nh.
- Khi qu bng ri trng ca s, knh v.
Shed [ed] n. nh kho
A shed is a small build in g w here you store things like tools.
- We have a s mall shed in the backyard for storage.
nh kho l mt khu nh nh ni bn lu tr dng, cng c.
Chng ti c mt nh kho nh sn sau lu tr .
sheer [i:r] adj. tuyt i
If you describe something as sheer, it is complete and very strong.
- I was impressed by her sheer dedication to jogging.
Nu bn m t mt ci g tuyt i, tc l n hon chnhv rt mnh m.
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Ti rt n tng bi s cng hin tuyt i ca c y chy b.
Sheet [i:t] n t
A sheet is a thin flat piece of paper.
- I only needed a single sheet of paper to do my homework.
t l mt mnh giy phng mng.
Ti ch cn mt t giy lm bi tp v nh.
shelf [elf] n. K, gi
A shelf is a place on a wall where you put things.
- I keep my clothes on a shelf in my closet.
k c t trn mt bc tng, l ni bn t mi th.
Ti qun o trn k trong t qun o ca ti.
shell [el] n. V
A shell is a hard covering that protects the body of some sea creatures.
- There were many pretty shells on the beach.
v bc l lp v cng bo v c th ca mt s sinh vt bin.
C rt nhiu v s p trn bi bin.
Shelter [elt:r] n. Ni tr n
A shelter is a place to go that is safe from danger or bad weather.
- The frog took shelter from the storm in a nearby cave.
Ni tr n l mt n an ton gip trnh khi nguy him hoc thi tit xu.
Con ch tr n trnh cn bo trong mt hang ng gn .
shepherd [ep:rd] n. Ngi chn cu
A shepherd is a person who protects and cares for sheep.
- The shepherd moved the sheep to another field.
Ngi chn cu l ngi bo v v chm sc cu.
Ngi chn cu di chuyn con cu ti cnh ng khc.
shield [i:ld] v. bo v
To shield something is to protect it.
- She shielded her eyes from the sun with sunglasses.
bo v mt ci g l gi gn, bo v n.
C bo v mt khi nh nng mt tri vi knh rm.
shift [ift] v.
Chuyn sang
To shift to something is to move into a new place or direction.
- He shifted to the other side of the table to eat his breakfast.
Chuyn sang mt ci g l di chuyn vo mt a im hoc hng mi.
Anh y chuyn sang pha bn kia bn n sng.
shine [ain] v. ta sng
To shine is to make a bright light.
- The candles are shining in the dark room.
Chiu sng l to ra nh sng.
Nhng ngn nn ang ta sng trong cn phng ti.
shiver [iv:r] n. Run ry
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A shiver is a shaking movement the body makes when someone is cold or scared.
- I got shivers on my way home because it was so cold.
Run ry l chuyn ng ca c th khi mt ngi no lnh hay s hi.
Ti run ry trn ng v nh bi v tri rt lnh.
shock [ak] v. gy sc
To shock people is to surprise them.
- The man was shocked by the news.
gy sc l lm cho ai ngc nhin.
Ngi n ng b sc khi nghe tin.
Shoot [u:t] v. Bn
To shoot is to fire something like a bullet at someone or something.
- The hunter raised his gun to shoot at the target.
bn l nhm mt ci g ging nh mt vin n vo mt ai hoc mt ci g .
Ngi th sn a ra khu sng ca mnh bn vo mc tiu.
shore [:r] n. B
A shore is the edge of a large body of water.
- All of the boats were floating near the shore.
b l cc cnh ca mt khu vc nc rng.
Tt c cc tu thuyn b tri ni gn b.
Shortage [:rtid] n. thiu
A shortage is a lack of something you need or want.
- Since there was a shortage of food, people were hungry.
thiu l khng c mt ci g bn cn hoc mun.
T khi xy ra tnh trng thiu lng thc, ngi dn b i.
Shortcut [:rtkt] n. ng tt
A shortcut is a route that is shorter than the main route.
- We got to the house first because we took a shortcut through the forest.
ng tt l l trnh ngn hn con ng chnh.
Chng ti n nh u tin bi v chng ti i ng tt thng qua rng.
shortly [:rtli] adv. Sm
If something will happen shortly, it will happen very soon.
- My workday will end shortly.
Nu mt ci g s xy ra trong thi gian ngn, n s xy ra rt sm.
Ngy lm vic ca ti s kt thc sm.
shout [aut] v. Ht ln
To shout is to say something loudly.
- My boss shouted at me because I was late for work.
Ht ln l ni ln ting mt ci g .
ng ch ca ti ht vo mt ti v ti i lm mun.
shovel [vl] n. xng
A shovel is a tool with a long handle that is used for digging.
- The boy grabbed his shovel and got all of the snow off of the sidewalk.
xng l mt cng c c tay cm di c s dng o.
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Cu b nm ly xng ca mnh v xc tt c tuyt ra khi va h.
shrine [rain] n.
ngi n
A shrine is a religious building built to honor a person, event, or god.
- He prayed at the shrine for an hour.
ngi n l mt ta nh c xy dng vi mc ch tn gio, tn vinh mt ngi, s kin, hoc v
thn.
Anh y cu nguyn ti n th trong mt gi.
shrink [rik] v. Co li
To shrink means to get smaller.
- If you stick to a healthy diet, your stomach will shrink!
Co li l nh i.
Nu bn kin tr tun theo ch n king, d dy ca bn s co li!
shut [t ] v.
ng
To shut something means to close it tightly.
"- Please shut the door; the air outside is cold."
ng mt ci g c ngha l ng cht n.
Hy ng ca li, khng kh bn ngoi lnh.
shutter [t:r] n. Ca chp
Shutters are wooden or metal covers in front of a window.
- Mr. Smith closed the shutters every night to make his bedroom dark.
Ca chp bng g hoc kim loi che pha trc ca mt ca s.
ng Smith ng ca chp mi m lm cho phng ng ca mnh ti.
Shy [ai] adj. nht nht
When people are shy, they are nervous around people strange to them.
- The girl was too shy to try out for the play.
Khi ai nht nht, h ang lo lng v xung quanh l ngi xa l i vi h.
Cc c gi qu nht nht nn khng th sc vi v kch.
sibling [sibli) n. anh ch em
A sibling is a brother or sister.
- Jane has two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister.
anh ch em l mt ngi anh hoc ch hoc em.
Jane c hai anh ch em, mt anh trai v mt em gi.
sideways [saidweiz] adv. sang mt bn
If something moves sideways, then it moves to or from the side.
- Jim turned sideways in order to slow down and stop his snowboard.
Nu mt ci g di chuyn sang mt bn, sau n di chuyn n hoc sang pha bn cn li.
Jim quay sang mt bn lm chm v ngn vn trt tuyt ca mnh.
Sift [sift] v. Sng lc
To sift something means to remove all the large pieces.
- The baker sifted the flour into a large bowl.
Sng lc mt ci g c ngha l loi b tt c cc mnh ln.
Th lm bnh ry bt vo mt bt ln.
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sight [saitl] n. Cnh tng
A sight is something interesting to see.
- I saw the pyramids of Egypt. What a sight!
Cnh tng l mt ci g th v nhn ngm.
Ti thy cc kim t thp ca Ai Cp. Tht l mt cnh tng tuyt vi!
sign [sain] n. du hiu
A sign is a notice giving information, directions, a warning, etc.
- The sign indicated that today would be a bad day.
du hiu l mt thng bo cung cp thng tin, hng dn, cnh bo, vv
Cc du hiu ch ra rng hm nay s l mt ngy ti t.
signal [signl] n. tn hiu
A signal is a sound or action that tells someone to do something.
- The coach blew his whistle as a signal to begin the game.
tn hiu l m thanh hoc hnh ng ni vi ai lm mt ci g .
Hun luyn vin thi ci nh mt tn hiu bt u tr chi.
signature [signt:r] n. ch k
A signature is your name that you have written in your own way.
- I put my signature at the end of the letter.
ch k l tn ca bn m bn vit theo cch ring.
Ti vit ch k ca ti cui th.
significance [signifikns] n. ngha
The significance of something is the quality that makes it important.
- The significance of the snowy weather was that we didnt have to go to school.
ngha ca mt ci g l cht lng khin cho n quan trng.
ngha ca thi tit bng tuyt l chng ti khng phi i hc.
significant [signifiknt] adj. c ngha
When someone or something is significant, they are important.
- I read many significant novels as a literature major in university.
Khi mt ai hoc mt ci g c ngha tc l n quan trng.
Ti c nhiu tiu thuyt c ngha cho mn vn hc trng i hc.
Signify [signfai] v. biu th
To signify means to be a symbol of something.
- A red octagon is used to signify to stop.
biu th ngha l biu tng ca mt ci g .
Hnh bt gic mu c s dng biu th dng li.
silence [sailns] n. im lng
Silence is complete quiet.
- The man asked for silence while he worked on the problem.
Im lng l yn tnh hon ton.
Ngi n ng yu cu im lng trong khi ng lm vic v vn ny.
silent [sailnt] adj.
im lng
If someone or something is silent, they make no sound.
- Since no one was home, the house was silent.
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Nu mt ai hoc mt ci g im lng, tc l khng c m thanh.
T khi khng c ai nh, ngi nh tr nn im lng.
silly [si'li] adj. ng ngn
If someone or something is silly, they show a lack of thought.
- made a silly mistake of dropping moms vase.
Nu mt ai hoc mt ci g ng ngn, h t ra thiu suy ngh.
simplicity [simplisti] n. S n gin
The simplicity of something is the fact that it is easy to do or understand.
- We were able to find the house thanks to the simplicity of the directions.
S n gin ca mt ci g l vic m n d lm hoc d hiu.
Chng ti c th tm thy ngi nh nh vo cc hng dn n gin.
Simulate [simjleit] v. m phng
To simulate something means to copy its actions or characteristics.
- The French language teacher could simulate the accent o f a French citizen.
m phng mt ci g c ngha l sao chp cc hnh ng hoc cc c tnh ca n.
Gio vin ting Php c th m phng ging iu ca ngi Php.
simultaneous [saimlteinis] adj. ng thi
When something is simultaneous, it occurs at the same time as something else.
- The movement of the gears inside the watch was simultaneous.
Khi mt ci g ng thi, n xy ra cng mt lc vi ci khc.
S chuyn ng ca cc bnh rng bn trong ng h l ng thi.
since [Sins] prep. K t
Since is used to talk about a past event still happening now.
- Since 1992, he has been driving that car.
K t khi c dng ni v mt s kin trong qu kh vn cn xy ra.
T nm 1992, ng li chic xe .
Sincere [sinsir] adj. Chn thnh
When people are sincere, they tell the truth.
- He sounded sincere when he apologized to me.
Khi ngi ta chn thnh, h ni s tht.
Anh ta c v chn thnh khi xin li ti.
sinister [sinistr] adj. Nham him
If something or someone is sinister, they are evil.
- Bad guys in most movies have sinister laughs.
Nu mt ci g hoc ai nham him tc l h c c.
K xu trong hu ht cc phim c n ci nham him.
sink [sink] V. chm
To sink into something is to slowly fall into it.
- The boat had a hole in it, and it sank into the ocean.
Chm vo mt ci g l t t ri vo n.
Con thuyn b thng mt l, v n chm vo i dng.
single [sigl] adj.
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If something is single, then there is only one.
- I have a single key in my hand.
Nu mt ci g l duy nht, n ch c mt.
Ti ch c mt cha kha duy nht trong tay.
Sip [sip] v. Nhm nhi
To sip something means to drink a small amount at a time.
- Liza relaxed on the beach, sipping fruit juice through a straw.
nhm nhi mt ci g c ngha l ung mt lng nh mt thi im.
Liza th gin trn bi bin, nhm nhi ly nc tri cy bng mt ng ht.
Site [sait] n. a im
A site is a place.
- We found the perfect site for our picnic.
a im l ni chn.
Chng ti tm ra a im tuyt vi cho bui picnic.
situate [situeit] v. Ta lc
To situate something means to place or build it in a certain place.
- The road was situated between the forest and the lake.
mt ci g Tta lc c ngha l t hoc xy dng n mt ni nht nh.
- Con ng ta lc gia rng v h.
situated [si'tueitid] adj. Nm
If something is situated somewhere, it is in that place.
- The white board is situated between the two men.
Nu mt ci g nm u , n c t v tr .
Ci bng trng c t gia hai ngi n ng.
skeletal [skeltl] adj. xng
When something is skeletal, it relates to bones in the body.
- We studied the skeletal system in anatomy class.
Khi mt ci g l xng, n lin quan n xng trong c th.
Chng ti nghin cu h thng xng trong lp hc gii phu.
skeleton [skeltn] n. B xng
A skeleton is the bones of a body.
- There is a skeleton in the science classroom.
b xng l xng ca c th.
C mt b xng khoa hc trong lp hc.
Skeptic [skeptik] n. s hoi nghi
A skeptic is a person who does not believe something.
- The scientist showed the skeptic that dinosaurs did exist by providing evidence.
s hoi nghi l mt ngi khng tin vo mt ci g .
Cc nh khoa hc hoi nghi rng khng long tn ti bng cch cung cp bng chng.
skill [skil] n. K nng
A skill is the knowledge and ability that allows you to do something well.
- A snowboarder must have the right skills to do well.
k nng l nhng kin thc v kh nng cho php bn lm tt iu g .
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Mt ngi trt tuyt phi c k nng chun xc lm tt n.
skinny [skini] adj. Gy, mnh khnh
If someone is skinny, they are extremely thin.
- Polly is very skinny. I think she needs to eat more.
Nu mt ngi no mnh khnh, h cc k gy, nh.
Polly rt mnh khnh. Ti ngh rng c y cn phi n nhiu hn.
skip [skip] v. B qua
To skip something is to not do it.
- He skipped work to get more sleep.
b qua mt ci g l khng lm iu .
Anh y b qua cng vic ng nhiu hn.
skull [skl] n. Hp s
A skull is the hard part of your head. Your brain is inside of it.
- The brain is protected by the skull.
hp s l phn cng u ca bn. B no ca bn nm bn trong n.
No c bo v bi hp s.
Slab [slb] n. Tm, phin
A slab is a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, metal, or wood.
- I looked at various slabs of stone to decorate my house.
tm l mt mnh, dy, phng ln bng , b tng, kim loi hoc g.
Ti nhn vo tm hnh trang tr ngi nh.
slam [slm] v. ng sm, nm phch
To slam is to close something hard.
- She slammed the book shut after she finished reading it.
ng sm l ng mnh mt ci g li.
C ng sm cun sch sau khi c xong n.
slap [slp] v. tt
To slap someone means to hit them with the palm of the hand.
- Out of anger, Helen slapped Eunice on the face.
Tt mt ai c ngha l nh h bng lng bn tay.
Trong cn gin, Helen tt ln mt Eunice.
Slate [sleit] n. xm en
Slate is a dark grey rock that can easily be split into layers.
- The roof of the church was made of slate.
xm en l mt tng mu xm en c th d dng c chia thnh cc lp.
mi ca nh th c lm bng xm en.
slave [sleiv] n. N l
A slave is a person who is not free and must work for someone else.
- The slave worked very hard all day long.
n l l ngi khng rnh ri v phi lm vic cho ngi khc.
N l lm vic rt vt v c ngy di.
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sled [sled] n. xe trt tuyt
A sled is a small vehicle that you use on snow.
- Marv in likes to ride his sled down the h ill in winter.
xe trt tuyt l mt chic xe nh m bn s dng trn tuyt.
Marv thch li xe trt tuyt xung i vo ma ng.
slight [slait] adj. Nh
If something is slight, then it is small or minor.
- There was only a slight change in the little boys height.
Nu mt ci g nh, tc l n nh.
Ch c mt thay i nh trong chiu cao ca cu b.
slip [slip] v. Trt
To slip means to slide and fall down.
- The man slipped on the wet floor.
Trt tc l trt v ri xung.
Ngi n ng b trt trn sn nh m t.
slippery [slipri] adj. trn
If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth and causes people to slip.
- The repairman fell down on the floor because it was too slippery.
Nu mt ci g trn, n b t hoc trn tru v khin cho ngi ta d trt.
Ngi th sa ng xung sn nh v qu trn.
Slot [slat] n. Khe cm
A slot is a narrow opening in a machine or container.
- To operate the machine, put your coins into the slot.
Khe cm l mt l m hp trong mt my hoc container.
vn hnh my, hy nht tin xu vo khe cm.
Sly [slai] adj. Ranh mnh
If a person or animal is sly, they are sneaky or good at tricking people.
- The sly fox stole the eggs from the nest.
Nu mt ngi hoc ng vt ranh mnh, h ln lt hoc gii trong vic la ngi.
Con co ranh mnh n cp nhng qu trng trong t.
Smallpox [sm:lpaks] n. bnh u ma
Smallpox is a disease that causes tiny bumps on the skin and high fevers.
- When she saw the tiny bumps, she thought her son might have smallpox.
Bnh u ma l bnh gy ra nt nh trn da v st cao.
Khi c nhn thy nhng nt nh, c ngh con trai mnh c th b bnh u ma.
smash [sm] v. p v
To smash something is to break it into many small pieces.
- Jacob smashed the window with a rock.
p v mt ci g l ph v n thnh nhiu mnh nh.
Jacob p v ca s vi mt tng .
smell [smel] v. Ngi
To smell something means to use your nose to sense it.
- The two friends smelled the flower.
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Ngi, ht l dng mi cm nhn.
Hai ngi bn ngi hng hoa.
Smooth [smu:] a. Mn mng
If something is smooth, it has no bumps.
Nu mt ci g mn mng, n khng c try xc.
Snap [snp] v. p
To snap something means to break it suddenly, which causes a loud noise.
- I took the stick and snapped it with my hands.
p mt ci g c ngha l ph v n t ngt, gy ra mt ting ng ln.
- Ti ly cy gy v p vo bn tay.
snatch [snt] v. Chp ly, v ly
To snatch something means to take it away with a quick motion.
- He was so hungry that he snatched an apple from a tree.
V ly mt ci g c ngha l mang n i vi mt cch nhanh chng.
Anh ta rt i n mc v ly mt qu to t trn cy.
sneeze [sni:z] v. Ht hi
To sneeze is to suddenly blow air out of your nose and mouth.
- He sneezed after smelling the flower.
Ht hi l t nhin thi khng kh t mi v ming ca bn.
Anh ta ht hi sau khi ngi hoa.
Snore [sn:r] v. ngy
To snore means to make a loud noise each time a sleeping person breathes.
- It was impossible to get to sleep because my husband snored.
Ngy l pht ra mt ting ng ln mi ln th ra ca mt ngi ang ng.
Ti khng th ng c v chng ti ngy.
soak [souk] v. ngm
To soak something means to make it very wet.
- You need to soak these beans overnight before you cook them.
ngm mt ci g c ngha l lm cho n rt m t.
Bn cn phi ngm u qua m trc khi bn nu chng.
soar [s:r] v. Bay ln
To soar means to fly high in the air.
- As the sun rose, two eagles soared through the sky.
Bay ln l bay cao trong khng kh.
Khi mt tri mc, hai con i bng bay qua bu tri.
Sob [sab] v. Khc nc n
To sob is to cry loudly.
- I sobbed when my youngest daughter got married.
Khc nc n l khc to, m .
Ti khc nc n khi con gi t ca ti kt hn.
sober [soub:r] adj. im tnh
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When something or someone is sober, they are serious and calm.
- After the funeral, everybody felt very sober.
Khi mt ci g hoc ai im tnh, h nghim trng v bnh tnh.
Sau m tang, tt c mi ngi cm thy rt im tnh.
sociable [soubl] adj. Thn thin
When someone is sociable, they are friendly.
- Many of my good friends are sociable, but I am shy.
Khi ai thn thin, h ha ng.
Nhiu bn tt ca ti rt thn thin nhng ti li xu h.
social [soul] adj. X hi
If something is social, it is about many people in a community.
- People should come together and fix the worlds social problems.
Nu mt ci g l x hi, n lin quan n nhiu ngi trong cng ng.
Mi ngi nn n vi nhau v ci sa cc vn x hi ca th gii.
Socialize [soulaiz] v. Ha ng, ha nhp
To socialize is to have a good time with people.
- I like to socialize with my classmates after school.
x hi ha l ha ng vi mi ngi.
Ti mun ha nhp vi cc bn cng lp ca ti sau gi hc.
society [ssaiti] n. X hi
Society is people and the way that they live.
- Society expects people to be good and honest.
X hi l con ngi v cch m h sinh sng.
X hi hy vng mi ngi tt v trung thc.
sociology [sousialdi] n. X hi hc
Sociology is the study of human society, its organizations, and problems.
- Sociology teaches that peoples problems are a result of their society.
X hi hc l nghin cu v x hi loi ngi, cc t chc ca n, v cc vn .
X hi hc dy rng vn ca con ngi l kt qu ca x hi.
Sodium [soudim] n. natri
Sodium is an element that can be used to make substances such as salt.
- Sodium and chloride combine to make table salt.
Natri l mt yu t c th c s dng lm mui.
Natri v clo kt hp lm mui n.
Soil [sil] n. t
Soil is the top layer of land on the Earth.
-The boy planted flowers in the soil and watered them every day.
t l lp trn cng ca t trn Tri t.
Cu b trng hoa trong t v ti nc mi ngy.
solar [soulr] adj. Mt tri
If something is solar, it is related to the sun.
- Using solar energy is good for the environment.
Nu mt ci g l nng lng mt tri, l lin quan n mt tri.
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S dng nng lng mt tri tt cho mi trng.
sole [soul] adj. Duy nht
When something is the sole thing, it is the only thing of a particular type.
- His sole purpose in life was to help others.
Khi mt ci g l iu duy nht, l iu duy nht ca mt iu c th.
Mc ch duy nht ca ng trong cuc sng l gip ngi khc.
Solemn [salm] adj. Trang nghim
If something is solemn, then it is serious and honest.
- The professor preferred a solemn relationship between him and his students.
Nu mt ci g l trang nghim, n l nghim trng v trung thc.
Thy gio thch mt mi quan h trang nghim gia thy v sinh vin ca mnh.
solid [solid] adj. Vng chc
If something is solid, it is made of firm material.
- The safe looked to be quite solid.
Nu c ci g l chc chn, n c lm bng vt liu bn vng, chc chn.
S an ton nhn kh vng chc.
solidarity [saldrti] n. on kt
Solidarity is a union formed from common responsibilities or interests.
- All the citizens came together in a show of solidarity to create change.
on kt l mt lin minh c hnh thnh t trch nhim hoc li ch chung.
Tt c cc cng dn n vi nhau trong mt chng trnh on kt to ra s thay i.
solitary [salitri] adj. n c
If something is solitary, then it is lonely or the only one.
- The only thing in the room was a solitary chair.
Nu c iu g l n c, n l c n hoc l ngi duy nht.
Ci duy nht trong phng l mt chic gh n c.
Solitude [salitju:d] n. C n
Solitude is the state of being totally alone.
- John lives a life of solitude because he doesnt get along well with people.
C n l trng thi hon ton mt mnh.
John sng mt cuc sng c n v anh ta khng ha thun vi mi ngi.
solution [slu:n] n. Gii php
A solution is a way to solve a problem.
- There are many problems. We need solutions!
gii php l mt cch gii quyt vn .
C rt nhiu vn . Chng ta cn gii php!
solve [salv] v. Gii quyt
To solve something is to find an answer to it.
- All the students could easily solve the math problem.
Gii quyt l tm li gii cho mt vn .
Tt c sinh vin c th d dng tm li gii cho bi ton.
somehow [smhau] adv. Bng cch no
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Somehow means in a way or by some means which is not known.
- He somehow had to find a way to reach the life preserver.
Bng cch no c ngha l mt cch hay bi mt s cch m khng c bit.
Anh ta bng cch no phi tm mt cch duy tr cuc sng.
somewhat [smhwat] adv. C phn
Somewhat means to some degree, but not to a large degree.
- James was somewhat upset when he had to move some boxes.
Phn c ngha l mc no , nhng khng phi mt mc ln.
James c phn hi kh chu khi phi di chuyn mt s hp.
Soothe [su:] v. Xoa du, d dnh
To soothe means to calm someone who is angry or upset.
- The mother soothed her crying baby by rocking him in her arms.
xoa du l lm ai ang tc gin hay bc mnh tr nn bnh tnh.
Ngi m d dnh a b ang khc bng cch lc n trong vng tay.
soothing [su:i] adj. Nh nhng
When something is soothing, it makes you calm or relaxed.
- The soothing music helped the baby fall asleep.
Khi mt ci g l nh nhng, n lm cho bn bnh tnh hoc th gin.
m nhc nh gip b i vo gic ng.
sophisticated [sfistkeitid] adj. Tinh vi
If someone is sophisticated, they know many things about the world.
- Jake is one of the most sophisticated persons Ive ever met.
Nu mt ngi no tinh vi, h bit nhiu iu v th gii.
Jake l mt trong nhng ngi tinh vi nht m ti tng gp.
sore [s:r] adj. au
When a part of your bod y is sore, it hurts .
- After lifting the heavy box, Monas back was sore.
Khi mt phn ca c th b au, n b tn thng.
Sau khi nng hp nng, lng ca Mona b au.
sort [s:rt] n. Loi, th loi
A sort of something is a type of it.
- What sort of instrument do you want to learn to play?
loi l mt th loi ca ci g .
Nhng loi nhc c no bn mun hc chi?
Sort [s:rt] v. Lc, phn loi
To sort means to separate things into different groups or classes.
- He sorted his clothes by colors and sizes.
Phn loi, lc l tch thnh cc nhm khc nhau.
Anh y phn loi qun o ca mnh theo mu sc v kch c.
Soul [soul] n. Linh hn
A soul is a persons spirit.
- Some people believe that the soul lives after the body dies.
linh hn l tinh thn ca mt ngi.
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Mt s ngi tin rng linh hn vn sng sau khi c th cht.
sound [saund] v.
Ku
To sound means to make a noise.
- The alarm clock sounded and woke us all up.
Ku ngha l to ra m thanh, ting ng.
ng h bo thc ku nh thc tt c chng ti dy.
Soundly [saundli] adv.
D dng, ngon lnh
If something is done soundly, then it is done in the best or most complete way.
- The nearest opponent was ten meters behind. She won the race soundly.
Nu mt ci g c thc hin d dng th tc l n c thc hin mt cch tt nht hoc hon
thin nht.
i th gn nht cch sau mi mt. C thng cuc ua mt cch d dng.
sour [sau:r] adj. Chua
When something is sour, it has a sharp and unpleasant taste.
- I dont like lemons because I think they are too sour.
Khi mt ci g chua, n c mt hng v sc v kh chu.
Ti khng thch chanh v ti ngh rng n qu chua.
source [ s:rs ] n. Ngun
A source of something is the place that it comes from.
- The river was the source of drinking water for the village.
ngun ca mt ci g l ni m n n t.
Con sng l ngun nc ung cho ngi lng.
southern [s:m] adj. Pha nam
If something is southern, it is in the direction of south.
- Taegu is located in the southern part of the Korean peninsula.
Nu mt ci g thuc v pha Nam, l theo hng nam.
Taegu nm phn pha nam ca bn o Triu Tin.
Sow [sou] v. Gieo ht
To sow seeds means to plant them in the ground.
- He always sows his garden seeds in the springtime.
Gieo ht c ngha l trng chng xung t.
ng lun lun gieo ht tronng vn ca mnh vo ma xun.
soy [soi] n. u nnh
Soy is a food made from soybeans, such as flour or butter.
- Soy can be made into tofu, sauce, and also milk.
u nnh l mt thc phm lm t ht u, chng hn nh bt hoc b.
u nnh c th c lm thnh u ph, nc st, v c sa.
space [speis] n. Khng gian
A space is an empty area.
- I dont have much space for things in my small house.
khng gian l mt khu vc trng.
Ti khng c nhiu khng gian cho nhiu vt trong cn nh nh ca ti.
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spade [speid] n. Ci thung
A spade is a tool used for digging.
- The gardener used her spade to make a hole for the seed.
Thung l mt cng c c s dng o.
Ngi lm vn dng thung ca mnh o l cho cc ht ging.
spark [spa:rk] n. Tia la
A spark is a small, quick flash of fire.
- As he welded the two pieces of metal together, sparks flew everywhere.
tia la l mt chp la nh, nhanh chng.
Khi anh hn hai ming kim loi vi nhau, tia la bay khp mi ni.
sparkle [spa:rkl] v. Lp lnh
To sparkle means to shine brightly with quick flashes of light.
- The stars sparkled in the winter nights sky.
Lp lnh c ngha l ta sng rc r vi n flash.
-Nhng ngi sao lp lnh trn bu tri m ng.
sparse [spa:rs] adj. Tha tht
If something is sparse, there is not very much of it in a big area.
- Rob spent Saturday in his garden, clearing out the sparse weeds.
mt ci g tha tht tc l khng xut hin nhiu trong mt khu vc ln.
Rob dnh ngy th by trong khu vn ca mnh dn sch m c di tha tht.
spatial [speil] adj. Khng gian
When something is spatial, it relates to the position and size of things.
- He was asked where the books were located to test his spatial ability.
Mt ci g khng gian tc l n lin quan n v tr v kch thc ca s vt.
Anh y c hi nhng cun sch c t u kim tra kh nng khng gian ca anh y.
Species [spi:i(:)z] n. Loi, ging
A species is a type of plant or animal.
- There are 21 different species of butterfly in this forest.
Loi, ging l loi thc vt hay ng vt.
C 21 loi bm trong rng.
specific [spisi'fik] adj. C th
If something is specific, it is precise or exact.
- Please choose a specific place on the map.
Nu c iu g c th tc l n l chnh xc.
Hy chn mt ni c th trn bn .
specify [spesfai] v. Xc nh
To specify is to describe something clearly.
- The poster didnt specify where the concert was taking place.
Xc nh l m t mt ci g r rng.
Tm poster khng ch r ni cc bui ha nhc c din ra.
speck [spek] n. Du, vt
A speck is a very small mark or amount.
- A speck of blood appeared where the mosquito b it him.
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Vt l mt s lng rt nh.
Mt vt mu xut hin ni mui cn.
Spectacular [spektkjlr] adj. Ngon mc
If something is spectacular, it looks or sounds very impressive.
- There was a spectacular fireworks display in the park at New Year.
Nu c iu g l ngon mc, n trng hoc nghe c v rt n tng.
C mt mn pho hoa ngon mc c bn cng vin vo nm mi.
spectator [spekteit:r] n. Khn gi
A spectator is someone who watches something, especially a sports event.
- There were thousands of spectators at the big game.
Khn gi l ngi xem mt ci g , c bit l mt s kin th thao.
C hng ngn khn gi ti cc tr chi ln.
spectrum [spektrm] n. Quang ph
The spectrum is the full range of color ranging from red to violet.
- You can see the entire spectrum in a rainbow.
Quang ph l y cc mu sc khc nhau t mu sang mu tm.
Bn c th nhn thy ton b quang ph cu vng.
speculate [spekjleit] v. Suy on
To speculate means to guess about something.
- My sister looked at the sky and speculated that it would rain tomorrow.
Suy on l on v mt ci g .
Em gi ti nhn ln bu tri v suy on rng ngy mai tri s ma.
speech [spi:t] n.
Bi pht biu
A speech is something said to a group of people.
- She gave a speech to the class.
Bi pht biu l mt ci g c ni cho mt nhm ngi.
C a ra mt bi pht biu trc lp.
spend [spend] v. Dng, dnh
To spend is to use time doing something or being somewhere.
- I like to spend my free time fishing.
S dng l dng thi gian lm mt vic g hoc u .
Ti thch dnh thi gian rnh ca mnh cu c.
spice [spais] n. Gia v
A spice is a flavor for food and drinks.
- Two common spices found in many homes are salt and pepper.
gia v l mt hng v cho vo thc phm v ung.
Hai loi gia v thng c tm thy nhiu gia nh l mui v ht tiu.
spill [spil] v. Trn
To spill is to have something fall out of its container.
- I spilled the coffee on the table.
Trn l c mt ci g ri ra khi vt cha ca n.
Ti lm c ph ln bn.
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spin [spin] v. Quay
To spin is to turn around in circles.
- The boy kept spinning until he fell down.
Quay l quay li trong vng trn.
Cu b tip tc quay cho n khi ng xung.
Spiral [spairl] n. Hnh xon c
A spiral is a shape which winds round and round in a larger and larger circle.
- A strand of DNA looks like two interlocking spirals.
Hnh xon c l mt hnh dng trn v vng trong mt vng trn ln hn v ln hn.
Mt si DNA trng ging nh hai hnh xon c lng vo nhau.
spirit [spirit] n. Tinh thn
A spirit is someones feelings and personality, but not a physical body part.
- He has a very outgoing spirit. He can make friends with anyone.
Tinh thn l cm xc v tnh cch ca mt ai , nhng khng phi l mt phn c th vt l.
Anh y c mt tinh thn rt ci m. Anh c th lm bn vi bt c ai.
spit [spit] v. Nh
To spit means to force liquid from one s mouth.
- He emerged from the poo l and spit water from his mouth.
Nh l p cht lng ra t ming ca mt ngi.
Anh y ni ln t b bi v nh nc t ming ca mnh.
spite [spait] n. S th on, hn th
If you do something out of spite, you want to be mean.
- He snuck into his sisters room and stole her bag out of spite.
Nu bn lm iu g v hn th, bn c c .
Anh ta ln vo phng em gi mnh v ly trm ti xch ca c y v th hn.
splendid [splendid] adj. Tuyt, tt, p
If something or someone is splendid, then they are very good.
- From his head down to his shoes, his clothes looked splendid.
Mt ci g hoc ai tuyt vi tc l n tt, p.
T u xung chn, qun o ca anh y trng tht lng ly.
Spoil [spoil] v. Hng
If something spoils, it turns bad or rots.
- We left the fruit out too long, and it spoiled.
Mt ci g hng tc l n tr nn ti hoc thi ra.
Chng ti b hoa qu ra qu lu, v n b hng.
spontaneous [spanteinis] adj. T pht
When an act is spontaneous, it is not planned. It happens suddenly.
- My wife made a spontaneous decision to buy a new sofa while I was at work.
Khi mt hnh ng l t pht, n khng nm trong k hoch. N xy ra t ngt.
V ti a ra mt quyt nh t pht l mua mt chic gh sofa mi trong khi ti ang lm vic.
spot [spat] n. a im
A spot is a place where something happens.
- The kitchen is a good spot to eat meals.
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a im l ni m mt ci g din ra.
Nh bp l a im ph hp n ung.
spouse [spaus] n.
Chng/v
A spouse is the person to whom someone is married.
- I live in a home with my spouse and our two children.
Chng/v l ngi lp gia nh.
Ti sng nh vi v v hai a con.
spread [spred] v. Tri ra
To spread is to move quickly to more places.
- I like to spread butter on my toast.
Tri ra l di chuyn nhanh chng n nhiu ni.
Ti thch tri b trn bnh m nng.
sprinkle [sprikl] v. Rc, ri
To sprinkle means to scatter something all over something else.
- He sprinkled the pasta with salt and black pepper.
Rc l phn tn, ri mt ci g ln mt ci khc.
Anh y rc vo m ng mui v ht tiu en.
sprint [sprint] v. Chy nc rt
To sprint means to run very fast over a short distance.
- The kids didnt want to be late to class, so they sprinted to the bus stop.
Chy nc rt l chy rt nhanh trn mt khong cch ngn.
Nhng a tr khng mun n lp tr, v vy chng chy nc rt ti bn xe but.
Spur [sp:r] v. Thc y
To spur someone means to urge them into action.
- The coachs speech spurred her team into playing the best game of their lives.
Thc y mt ngi no c ngha l khuyn h hnh ng.
Bi pht biu ca hun luyn vin thc y i ca mnh chi nhng trn u p nht ca cuc i
ca h.
sphere [sfi:r] n. Khi trn
A sphere is a three-dimensional round shape, like a ball.
- The balloons were inflated into a variety of colorful spheres.
Khi trn l mt hnh trn ba chiu, ging nh mt qu bng.
Bong bng c thi phng vo mt lot cc khi trn y mu sc.
Stab [stb] v. m, xin
To stab means to cut someone or something with a sharp object like a knife.
- He stabbed the fork into the potato and passed it to his daughter.
m, xin l ct mt ci g bng mt vt sc nh dao.
Anh y xin khoai ty vo da v a cho con gi.
stable [steibl] adj. n nh
When something is stable, it will not fall over.
- The chair is stable. Its legs are strong.
Khi mt ci g n nh, n s khng .
Ci gh ny n nh. Chn ca n rt vng.
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Staff [stf] n.
Nhn vin
A staff is a group of people working together in a company.
- My dad has a staff of four people to help him at the office.
Nhn vin l mt nhm ngi lm vic cng nhau trong mt cng ty.
B ti c mt i ng bn ngi gip ng ti vn phng.
stage [steid] n.
Sn khu
A stage is a place where actors or musicians act or sing.
- A large screen was on the stage.
Sn khu l ni m cc din vin din kch hay cc ca s ht.
C mt mn hnh ln trn sn khu.
stagger [stgr] v. Chao o, lo o
To stagger means to move in an unsteady way and almost fall over.
- He staggered around after having too much to drink.
Lo o tc l di chuyn mt cch khng n nh v gn nh ng xung.
ng lo o xung quanh sau khi ung qu nhiu.
stair [st:r] n.
Cu thang
Stairs are the things that are used to go up in a building.
- You can take the stairs to the second floor.
Cu thang l nhng th c s dng i ln trn trong mt ta nh.
Bn c th i cu thang ln tng hai.
staircase [strkeis] n. Cu thang
A staircase is a set of stairs found inside a building.
- The staircase leads directly into the kitchen.
Cu thang l mt tp hp cc bc thang bn trong mt ta nh.
Cu thang dn trc tip vo nh bp.
stake [steik] n. Cc
A stake is a small, sharp piece of wood or metal that is put into the ground.
- We marked our property by placing stakes into the ground.
Cc l mt mnh g nh, sc hoc mnh kim loi c a vo t.
Chng ti nh du ti sn ca mnh bng cch chn cc xung t.
stale [steil] adj.
C, i, thiu
If food is stale, then it is not fresh but dry, hard, and not good to eat.
- The cookies sat on the table so long that they became stale.
Thc n c tc l n khng ti m kh, cng, v khng nn n.
Bnh quy trn bn qu lu nn c.
Stall [st:l] v. Chng li
To stall means to stop a process and continue it at a later time.
- If you give the car a push, it wont stall.
Chng li l dng li mt tin trnh v sau li tip tc.
Nu bn y ci xe, n s khng chng li.
Stance [stns] n. Lp trng
A stance is an attitude about an issue that someone states clearly.
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- My stance is that using oil and gas is bad for the environment.
Lp trng l mt thi v mt vn m mt ngi no nu r.
Lp trng ca ti l s dng du kh c hi cho mi trng.
standard [stnd:rd] n. Tiu chun
A standard is what people consider normal or good.
- This older model TV is below our stores standards.
Tiu chun l nhng g con ngi coi l thng thng hoc tt.
Mu ti vi c ny di tiu chun ca ca hng chng ti.
Staple [steipl] adj. Ch yu
If something is staple, it is standard or basic.
- Hamburgers, steaks and hotdogs are staple foods to cook on a g rill.
Nu c iu g l ch yu tc l l tiu chun hoc c bn.
Hamburgers, nng v hotdogs l thc phm ch yu nu n trn bn nng.
stare [st:r] v. Nhn chm chm
To stare at something is to look at it for a long time.
The young couple stared into each others eyes.
Nhn chm chm vo mt ci g l nhn vo n trong mt thi gian di.
Cp i tr nhn chm chm vo mt nhau.
stark [sta:rk] adj. R rt
If a contrast is stark, then the things being compared are utterly different.
- There is a stark contrast between their test scores.
Nu mt s tng phn r rt tc l nhng iu c so snh l hon ton khc nhau.
C mt s tng phn r rt gia im thi ca h.
Starve [sta:rv] v. i
If a person starves, they do not get enough to eat and sometimes die.
- During the war, many people starved.
Nu mt ngi i, h khng c thc n v i khi dn n t vong.
Trong chin tranh, nhiu ngi phi chu i.
state [steit] v. Pht biu
To state something means to say it in a definite way.
- The president stated his opinion about the worlds health concerns.
Pht biu iu g ngha l ni n ra mt cch r rng.
Ch tch nu kin ca mnh v vn sc khe trn th gii.
statistic [sttistik] n. Thng k
A statistic is a number that tells a fact about something.
- The statistics showed that we did just as well this year as last year.
Thng k l mt con s cho bit thc t v mt ci g .
Thng k cho thy nm nay chng ti lm tt nh nm ngoi.
Statue [sttju:] n. Bc tng
A statue is an image of a person or animal made of stone or metal.
- I saw a beautiful statue of a lion today.
Bc tng l hnh nh ca mt ngi hoc ng vt lm bng hoc kim loi.
Hm nay ti thy mt bc tng s t p.
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Status [steits] n. Tnh trng
Status is the position of something or someone in relation to others.
- She had achieved the status of being the smartest girl in the class.
Tnh trng l v tr ca mt ci g hoc ai trong mi quan h vi nhng ngi khc.
C t c v tr c gi thng minh nht lp.
Statute [sttu:t] n. o lut
A statute is a law that is official and has been written down.
- The new statute made it illegal to walk dogs in the park.
o lut l lut, quy tc chnh thc v c vit ra.
o lut mi cho rng i do dt ch trong cng vin l bt hp php.
steady [stedi] adj. Bnh tnh, n nh
When someone or something is steady, they are under control.
-The problem was hard but she remained steady and solved it.
Mt ai hoc mt ci g n nh, bnh tnh tc l h di tm kim sot.
Vn kh l kh khn nhng c vn bnh tnh v gii quyt n.
steal [sti:l] v trm, cp
To steal is to take something that is not yours.
- The men tried to steal money from the bank.
Trm, cp l ly i ci g khng phi ca mnh.
Ngi n ng c gng ly trm tin ngn hng.
steam [sti:m] n. Hi nc
Steam is water that has become hot and has turned into a misty gas.
-We could see the steam rise from the boiling water.
Hi nc l nc tr nn nng v tr thnh mt kh m sng.
Chng ta c th thy s gia tng hi nc khi nc si.
Step [step] v. Bc i
To step is to walk.
- Be careful where you step.
Bc i l i b.
Hy cn thn ni m bn bc i.
Stereotype [steritaip ] n. nh kin
A stereotype is a general but often incorrect idea about a person or thing.
- Theres a stereotype that pigs are dirty animals. But they are rather clean.
nh kin l tng chung nhng thng khng chnh xc v mt ngi hay vt.
C mt nh kin l ln l ng vt bn. Nhng chng li kh l sch s.
sterile [steril] adj. V trng
When something is sterile, it is completely clean and free from germs.
- The hospital room looked quite sterile .
Mt ci g v trng tc l n hon ton sch s v khng b nhim vi trng.
Phng bnh vin trng kh v trng.
Stern [st:rn] adj. Nghim khc
When somebody is stern, they are very serious.
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- The stern teacher didnt allow the students to speak during class.
Ai l nghim khc tc l h rt nghim ngh.
Nh gio nghim khc khng cho php cc sinh vin ni chuyn trong gi hc.
steward [stju:rd] n. Tip vin
A steward is a person like a waiter who serves food on planes and ships.
- The steward is bringing some tea.
Tip vin l ngi ging nh ngi bi bn, ngi phc v thc n trn my bay v tu.
Tip vin ang mang tr n.
sticky [stiki] adj. dnh
If something is sticky, then it is covered with a substance that things stick to.
- Place the sticky part of the tape against the paper, so it will cling to the wall.
Ci g c th dnh tc l n c bao ph bi mt cht cc th khc dnh, gn vo n.
Hy t mt phn dnh ca bng st vo giy, do n s bm vo tng.
still [stil] adv. Vn
Still is used when you say that a situation keeps going on.
- They are still waiting in line to get tickets.
Vn cn c s dng khi bn ni mt tnh hung vn tip tc xy ra.
H vn ang ch i xp hng nhn c v.
Stimulate [stimjleit] v. Kch thch
To stimulate something means to cause or to increase activity in it.
- Doctors sometimes use electric shock to stimulate a patients heartbeat.
Kch thch mt ci g c ngha l gy ra hoc lm tng hot ng trong .
Bc s i khi phi s dng in git kch thch nhp tim ca bnh nhn.
stimulus [stimjls] n. S kch thch
A stimulus is something that causes growth or activity.
- Having a lot of money is a stimulus for people to buy more things.
Kch thch l ci g gy ra s tng trng hay hot ng.
- C nhiu tin l mt yu tt kch thch mi ngi mua nhiu hn.
Sting [stir] v. chch
To sting is to cause pain by pushing a sharp part into the skin.
- The needle stung my arm and made me say, Ouch!
Chch l gy au bng cch n mnh mt phn vo da.
Cy kim chch vo cnh tay ca ti v lm cho ti phi ku ln," Ouch! "
Stir [st:r] v. Khuy
To stir something means to mix it using something small, like a spoon.
- Mom stirred the batter until it was smooth.
Khuy mt ci g c ngha l trn n ln dng mt ci g nh, ging nh mt ci mung.
M khuy bt cho n khi n mn.
stitch [stit] v. khu
To stitch is to use a needle and thread to join pieces of cloth together.
- My grandmother stitched the pieces together to make a big blanket.
Khu l s dng mt cy kim v si ch an nhng mnh vi li vi nhau.
B ti khu cc mnh vi nhau thnh mt tm chn ln.
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Stock [stak] n. D tr
A stock is a stored amount of something.
- They keep a stock of rice so theyll always have something to eat.
D tr l tch tr mt ci g .
H d tr go v vy h s lun lun c mt ci g n.
Stool [stu:l] n. Gh u
A stool is a seat with legs but no support for a persons arms and back.
- I dont find stools very comfortable to sit on.
Gh u l gh c chn nhng khng c phn da tay v lng.
Ti khng tm thy gh u no thoi mi ngi.
store [st:r] n. Ca hng
A store is a place where you can buy things.
- I picked up a few things at the grocery store.
Ca hng l ni bn c th mua .
Ti mua vi th ca hng tp ha.
storm [st:rm] n.
Cn bo
A storm is very bad weather. There is a lot of rain or snow.
- Did that storm wake you up last night?
Cn bo tc l thi tit rt xu. Thng c ma nhiu hoc c tuyt.
Cn bo nh thc bn m qua?
stormy [st:rmi] adj. Bo
Stormy describes something affected or characterized by storms.
- They golfers decided to go home because of the stormy weather.
Bo m t mt ci g b nh hng hoc c trng bi cn bo.
Ngi chi golf quyt nh v nh v thi tit ma bo.
Stuff [stf] n. Th
Stuff is a word used to refer to things without mentioning the things by name.
- We gave a lot of stuff to the charity.
Th l mt t dng ch nhng g m khng c gi tn.
Chng ti cho rt nhiu th cho bui t thin.
stumble [stmbl] v. Vp ng
To stumble means to put your foot down wrong so that you almost fall.
- He stumbled as he ran through the puddle.
Vp ng l dm chn khng ng v vy bn gn nh ng.
ng vp ng khi chy qua vng nc.
Stun [stn] v. Lm chong vng, hong ht
To stun someone means to make them unable to speak due to surprise or shock.
- Tim fell off the swing and was too stunned to cry.
Lm ai chong vng ngha l lm cho h khng th ni do bt ng hoc sc.
Tim b ng t u xung v qu chong vng nn khng th khc.
Stunt [stnt] n. Mn biu din nho ln
A stunt is something that is done in order to get attention or publicity.
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- The man jumped over the cars as a promotion al stunt.
Biu din nho ln l thc hin hnh ng g gy ch hoc qung b.
Ngi n ng nhy qua t nh mn qung co cho bui biu din nho ln.
stupid [stu::pid] adj. Ngu ngc
When someone is stupid, they lack intelligence.
- He said something stupid that made everyone angry at him.
Mt ngi no l ngu ngc tc l h thiu thng minh.
Anh ta ni mt ci g ngu ngc khin cho mi ngi tc gin vi anh.
Straightforward [streitf:rwrd] adj. n gin
When something is straightforward, it is good because it is easy to understand.
- The teachers grading system was straightforward and fair.
Mt ci g n gin, n tt bi v n d hiu.
H thng phn loi gio vin rt n gin v cng bng.
Strain [strein] V. C gng
To strain is to try very hard.
- Casey strained to lift the heavy box.
C gng l c lm mt iu g .
Casey c gng nng chic hp nng.
Stranded [strndid] adj. Mc kt
If someone is stranded, they are prevented from leaving a place.
- When the plane left, my sister and I were stranded in China.
Ai b mc kt tc l h b ngn, chn li mt ni.
Khi my bay ct cnh, em gi ti v ti b mc kt Trung Quc.
strange [streind] adj. L, k l
When something is strange, it is not normal.
-Joe had a strange look on his face after he saw what happened.
Mt ci g l l tc l n khng bnh thng.
Joe c mt ci nhn k l sau khi anh y nhn thy nhng g xy ra.
Strap [strp] n. Dy eo
A strap is a thin long piece of fabric used to fasten, carry, of hold something.
- She put the strap of her purse over her shoulder and walked out of the door.
Dy eo l mt on di, mng vi s dng gi, mang mt ci g .
C gi eo dy ti xch qua vai v bc ra khi ca.
strategy [strtdi] n. Chin lc
A strategy is a plan for how to do something.
- The team came up with a strategy to win the game.
Chin lc l mt k hoch lm iu g bng mt cch no .
Nhm nghin cu a ra mt chin lc ginh chin thng trong cuc chi.
stray [strei] v. i lc, lc ng
To stray means to go in a wrong direction and often become lost.
- He found himself lost because he had strayed from the tour group.
i lc l i theo mt hng sai v thng b lc ng.
Anh y bit mnh b lc ng bi v anh b lc mt nhm tour.
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streak [sti:k] n. Vt
A streak is a long, thin mark that is easy to see.
- Her h air was brown except for a streak which she dyed blonde.
Vt l mt du, vt mng ,di, d dng nhn thy.
Tc c mu nu ngoi tr mt vt m c nhum tc vng.
stream [stri:m] n. Sui
A stream is a small river.
- The boy caught a fish in the stream.
Sui l mt con sng nh.
Cu b bt c mt con c trn sui.
strength [strk] n. Sc mnh
Strength is the physical power that you have.
- Exercising will increase your strength and give you more power.
Sc mnh l nng lng vt l m bn c.
Tp th dc s lm tng sc mnh ca bn v cung cp cho bn nhiu nng lng hn.
stretch [stret] v. Dn ra, dui ra
To stretch is to make your arms or legs reach out.
- She stretched her body before exercising.
Dn, dui ra l lm cho cnh tay hoc chn ca bn vn ra.
C dui c th ca mnh ra trc khi tp th dc.
stricken [strikn] adj. Tc ng, nh hng
If one is stricken by a disease or problem, they are badly affected by it.
- Mike was stricken with a horrible illness.
Nu ai b mc mt cn bnh hoc gp phi mt vn tc l h b nh hng nng n bi n.
Mike b mc mt cn bnh khng khip.
strict [strikt] adj. Nghim khc
When someone is strict, they make sure others follow rules.
- The teacher is strict. She does not let students talk in class.
Khi mt ngi no l nghim khc tc l h buc nhng ngi khc tun theo quy nh.
C gio rt nghim khc. C khng cho php hc sinh ni chuyn trong lp.
Strife [strait] n. Cuc xung t
Strife is disagreement or fighting between people or groups.
- There was a lot of strife between Jim and Lisa about what TV show to watch.
Xung t l s bt ng hoc chin u gia con ngi hoc mt nhm.
C mt cuc xung t ln gia Jim v Lisa v vic chn chng trnh truyn hnh xem.
strike [straik] v. Tn cng
To strike someone or something is to hit them.
- She struck the other girl in the face.
Tn cng mt ai hoc mt ci g l nh h.
C y tn cng vo mt mt c gi khc.
string [stri] n. Dy, di, chui
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String is a thin piece of fabric or rope.
- I found a large ball of string.
Dy, bng, di l mt ming vi mng hoc dy thng.
Ti tm thy mt chui nhng qu bng ln.
Strive [straiv] v. Phn u
To strive is to struggle to achieve something.
- People who strive to succeed often do.
Phn u l u tranh t c mt ci g .
Mi ngi thng phn u t c thnh cng.
stroll [stroul] v. i do
To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.
- My dog and I strolled through the park today.
Tn b, i do c ngha l i t t v bnh tnh.
Hm nay con ch ca ti v ti i do trong cng vin.
structure [stkt:r] n. Cng trnh xy dng
A structure is a building.
- They just built a beautiful new structure downtown.
Cng trnh xy dng l mt ta nh.
H va mi xy dng mt cng trnh mi khang trang trung tm thnh ph.
struggle [strgl] v. Tranh u
To struggle is to fight against someone or something.
- The kids struggled with each other for the toy.
Tranh u l chin u chng li mt ai hoc mt ci g .
Nhng a tr tranh nhau chi.
subconscious [sbkans] adj. Tim thc
When something is subconscious, it is done without thinking about it.
- Breathing is one of the subconscious things that the body does.
Mt ci g l tim thc tc l n c thc hin m khng cn suy ngh v n.
Hi th l mt trong nhng iu tim thc m c th thc hin.
subject [sbdekt] v. Bt buc, bt phi lm g
To subject someone to something means to force them to do or experience it.
- The officers subjected everyone to a careful search before they left the plane.
Bt ai lm g tc l buc h phi lm hoc th nghim n.
Cc cn b bt tt c mi ngi tm kim cn thn trc khi xung my bay.
subject [sbdikt] n. Ch
A subject is the topic that is being discussed or taught.
- The subject of Marcos speech was the economy.
ch l ch im ang c tho lun hoc ging dy.
Ch ca bi pht biu ca Marco l nn kinh t.
submerge [sbma:rd] v. Nhn chm
To submerge something means to put it below the surface of a liquid.
- The whale submerged its huge body into the ocean.
Nhn chm mt ci g c ngha l t n bn di b mt ca mt cht lng.
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C voi nhn chm c th khng l ca n vo i dng.
submit [sbmit] v. Nghe theo, lm theo
To submit to someone is to agree to do what they tell you to do.
-She submitted to her mothers wishes and did her homework.
Nghe theo ai l ng vi vic m h bo bn lm.
C y lm theo mong mun ca m v lm bi tp v nh.
subscribe [sbskraib] v. ng tnh, ng
To subscribe to something is to agree or to concur with it.
- She sub scribed to the view that musical education should be kept in schools.
ng tnh vi mt ci g l ng hoc ng quan im vi n.
C ng tnh vi quan im cho rng gio dc m nhc nn c duy tr trong cc trng hc.
subsequent [sbsikwnt] adj. Tip theo, theo sau
If something is subsequent, then it comes after something else in time.
- The flood and the subsequent rescue of those caught in the flood were on TV.
Mt ci g theo sau ngha l n xut hin sau ci khc trong mt khong thi gian.
L lt v theo sau l vic cu h cho nhng ngi b l cun ang c chiu trn ti vi.
subsidy [sbsidi] n. Tr cp
A subsidy is money given by the government to companies to assist them.
- The official gave the company a subsidy, so it could open two new factories.
Tr cp l tin chnh ph cho cc cng ty h tr h.
Quan chc cho cng ty mt khon tr cp, v vy cng ty c th m hai nh my mi.
subsist [sbsist] v. Tn ti, sinh sng
To subsist means to have the food, water, and money needed to stay alive.
- Some people are forced to subsist on only a few dollars a month.
Tn ti tc l c thc phm, nc, v tin bc cn thit sng st.
Mt s ngi buc phi sng vi ch mt vi la mt thng.
substance [sbstns] n. Cht
A substance is any specific material or mixture of materials.
- Water is an important substance for all living things.
Cht l bt k vt liu c th hoc l mt hn hp ca cc nguyn liu.
Nc l mt cht quan trng cho tt c cc sinh vt sng.
substantial [sbstnl] adj. ng k
If something is substantial, then it is of great importance, size, or value.
- The bank said that he owed it a substantial amount of money.
Nu mt ci g l ng k, tc l n c kch thc hoc gi tr quan trng.
Ngn hng cho bit rng ng cn n mt s tin ng k.
substitute [sbstiju:t] v. Thay th
To substitute something or someone means to have them take the place of another.
- When I ran out of juice, I had to substitute water to drink in the morning.
Thay th mt ci g hoc ai c ngha l t h vo v tr ca ngi khc.
Khi ti ht nc hoa qu, ti phi thay th nc ung vo bui sng.
subtle [stl] adj. Tinh t
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When something is subtle, it is not easy to see or notice.
- The handsome man has a subtle smile.
Khi ci g tinh t, n khng d dng nhn thy hoc nhn ra.
Ngi n ng p trai c n ci tinh t.
subtract [sbtrkt] v. Tr i
To subtract means to take something away.
- We learned how to subtract numbers from each other in class.
Tr i c ngha l ly mt mt ci g i.
Chng ti hc c cch tr cc con s vi nhau lp hc.
succeed [saksi:d] v. Thnh cng
To succeed is to complete something that you planned or tried to do.
- He will continue to work on the robot until he succeeds.
Thnh cng l hon thnh mt ci g m bn c k hoch hoc c gng lm.
Anh y s tip tc lm vic v robot cho n khi anh y thnh cng.
success [skses] n. S thnh cng
Success is doing something well that you choose to do.
- My daughter was a big success at school.
S thnh cng l vic lm tt mt iu g m bn chn.
Con gi ti l mt thnh cng ln trng.
succession [sksen] n. S k tip, lin tip
A succession is a number of things that follow one after the other.
- The student said the letters of the alphabet in succession.
S k tip, lin tip l mt s ca mt ci g theo sau ci khc.
Hc sinh c cc ch ci lin tip trong bng ch ci.
suck [sk] v. ht
To suck is to put something in your mouth and try to get flavor out of it.
- The baby sucked m ilk from her bottle.
Ht l t mt ci g trong ming ca bn v c gng c c hng v ca n.
Em b ht sa trong bnh.
sudden [sdn] adj. t ngt
When something is sudden, it happens very quickly.
- He felt a sudden pain in his chest.
Khi ci g l t ngt, n xy ra rt nhanh chng.
Anh cm thy mt cn au t ngt ngc.
suddenly [sdnli] adv. Lp tc
If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly.
-I was suddenly surprised by the cake my friends brought me.
Nu mt iu g xy ra ngay lp tc, n din ra nhanh chng v bt ng, t ngt.
Ti ngay lp tc bt ng bi chic bnh m bn b mang n cho ti.
sue [su: ] v. Kin
To sue someone is to take them to court for something wrong they did.
- I sued the company after I slipped on a banana peel in their hallway.
Kin mt ngi no l a h ra ta v vic sai tri m h lm.
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Ti kin cng ty sau khi ti trt v chui trong hnh lang ca h.
suffer [sfr] v. Chu ng
To suffer is to feel pain.
- Her headache made her suffer all day.
Chu ng l cm thy au.
Cn au u lm c y phi chu ng sut c ngy.
sufficient [sfint] adj. , y
When something is sufficient, you have enough of it.
- After eating a sufficient amount of food, I left the table.
Khi mt ci g l , bn c n.
Sau khi n mt lng thc n va , ti ri khi bn.
suggest [sgdest] v. Khuyn
To suggest something means to give an idea or plan about it.
- He suggested that we go to see his boss.
Khuyn mt ci g c ngha l a ra mt tng hay k hoch v n.
Anh y khuyn chng ti nn n gp ng ch ca anh y.
suit [suit] n. B
A suit is a set of clothes. It usually includes a jacket with pants or a skirt.
- I wore my new suit on my date with Melissa.
B l mt b gm qun v o. N thng bao gm mt chic o khoc vi qun hoc vy.
Ti mc b mi ca ti vo ngy hn h ca ti vi Melissa.
sum [sm ] n. Khon
A sum is a specific amount of money.
- He calculated the numbers to see what the sum of his bills would be.
Mt khon l mt khon tin c th.
ng tnh cc con s xem khon tng ha n ca mnh s tn bao nhiu.
summon [smn] v. Triu tp
To summon a person is to ask them to come to you.
- We summoned the doctor as soon as we noticed she was sick.
Triu tp mt ngi l yu cu h n vi bn.
Chng ti triu tp bc s ngay khi chng ti nhn thy b b bnh.
Super [su:pr] adj. siu
Super means really good.
- My dad said I did a super Job cleaning the house.
Siu c ngha l thc s tt.
Cha ti ni rng ti lm mt cng vic siu tt l dn dp nh ca.
Superintendent [su:printendnt] n. Gim c
A superintendent is a person who runs a certain department or building.
- The superintendent decided to close the school because of the weather.
Gim c l ngi iu hnh mt vn phng hoc ta nh no .
Tng gim c quyt nh ng ca trng hc v thi tit xu.
superior [spirir] adj.
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If someone or something is superior, they are better than another.
- I think cooking outdoors is superior to cooking indoors.
Ci g hoc ai tt hn tc l n tt hn nhng ci khc.
Ti ngh nu n ngoi tri tt hn nu trong nh.
supernatural [su:prntrl] adj. Siu nhin
If something is supernatural, it is not real or explainable by natural law.
- The dragon had supernatural powers such as flying and breathing fire.
Nu c iu g siu nhin tc l n khng phi l s tht hay gii thch c bi quy lut t nhin.
Con rng c sc mnh siu nhin nh bay v th ra la.
supervise [su:prvaiz] v. Gim st
To supervise something means to make sure that it is done correctly.
- Allen supervised the construction workers to ensure everyones safety.
Gim st mt ci g c ngha l m bo rng n c thc hin mt cch chnh xc.
Allen gim st cc cng nhn xy dng m bo s an ton ca tt c mi ngi.
supplement [splmnt] v. B sung
To supplement something is to add something else to it in a good way.
- He supplements his diet with fresh fruits.
B sung mt ci g l thm mt ci g khc n tr nn tt hn.
Anh y b sung ch n ung ca mnh vi tri cy ti.
Supply [splai] v. Cung cp
To supply something means to give people what they need or want.
- The water heater supplied the house with warm water.
Cung cp mt ci g c ngha l a cho mi ngi nhng g h cn hoc mun.
My nc nng cung cp cho cn nh nc m.
support [sp:rt] v. H tr, ng h
To support something is to like it and help it be successful.
- Everyone at work supports the new plan.
H tr iu g l ng h v gip n tr nn thnh cng.
Mi ngi ch lm u ng h d n mi.
Suppose [spouz] v. Cho rng, gi thit
To suppose is to guess.
- I suppose I should go home now.
Gi thit c ngha l on.
Ti cho rng ti nn v nh ngay.
suppress [spres] v. Ngn chn
To suppress something means to prevent it from happening.
- She suppressed her urge to scream because she didnt want to be noticed.
Ngn chn mt ci g c ngha l ngn n khng xy ra.
C ngn chn s thi thc c ht ln v c y khng mun c ch .
Surf [s :rf ] v. Lt sng
To surf means to use a special board to ride on waves in the ocean.
- The students went to the beach to surf during their vacation.
Lt l s dng mt tm vn c bit i trn sng i dng.
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surface [s:rfis] n. B mt
The surface of something is the top part or outside of it.
- The surface of the moon is very rough.
B mt ca mt ci g l phn u hoc bn ngoi ca n.
B mt ca mt trng rt th.
surgeon [s:rdn] n. Bc s phu thut
A surgeon is a doctor who is trained to do surgery.
- The surgeon operated on the old mans heart.
Bc s phu thut l mt bc s c o to thc hin cc ca phu thut.
Bc s phu thut m tim ca ngi n ng gi.
surgery [s:rdri] n. Phu thut
Surgery is medical treatment when the doctor cuts open your body.
- I needed surgery to repair my leg after the accident.
Phu thut l iu tr y t khi bc s m c th ca bn.
Ti cn phi phu thut chnh li chn ca ti sau v tai nn.
surplus [s:rpls] n. D, thm
A surplus is an extra amount of something.
- The store sold their surplus items on sale.
D l mt s lng nhiu hn ca mt vt.
Ca hng bn ht nhng mt hng d trong ma gim gi.
surrender [srendr] v. u hng
To surrender something is to give it up.
- The thief surrendered the money to the police when he was caught.
u hng ngha l t b mt ci g .
Tn trm u hng ht s tin cho cnh st khi hn b bt.
surround [sraund] v. Bao quanh, bao vy
To surround something is to close in on it from all sides.
- We surrounded the suspect on all four sides.
Bao quanh mt ci g l bao vy n vo t mi pha.
Chng ti bao vy k tnh nghi c bn mt.
survive [srvaiv] v. Sng st
To survive is to stay alive.
- My dog survived her fall into the water.
Sng st l vn cn sng.
Con ch ca ti vn sng st sau khi n b ng xung nc.
susceptible [sseptbl] adj. Nhy cm
If one is susceptible to something like disease, they are easily harmed by it.
- Not eating enough vegetables makes you more susceptible to getting sick.
Nu mt ngi nhy cm vi mt ci g ging nh bnh tt, h c th d dng b tn thng do n.
Khng n rau lm cho bn d b mc bnh.
suspect [sspekt] v. ng ng, kh nghi
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To suspect something is to believe that it is true.
- I suspect that those kids stole the money.
ng ng mt iu g tc l tin rng l s tht.
Ti nghi ng rng nhng a tr ly trm tin.
suspend [sspendj v. nh ch
To suspend something means to delay or stop it from happening for a while.
- The oil company suspended production until it was sure the factory was safe.
nh ch mt ci g c ngha l tr hon hoc ngn chn n xy ra trong mt thi gian.
Cc cng ty du b nh ch sn xut cho n khi chc chn rng nh my c an ton.
suspicion [sspin] n. Nghi ng
A suspicion is a feeling that something is possible or true in a crime.
- The police had a suspicion that the driver had stolen the purse.
Nghi ng l mt cm gic rng ci g l c th xy ra hoc ng vi ti c.
Cnh st nghi ng rng ngi li xe b nh cp v.
sustain [sstein] v. Duy tr
To sustain something is to keep it going.
- Wind power is a clean way to sustain a city with energy.
Duy tr mt ci g l gi cho n tn ti.
Nng lng gi l mt cch thch hp duy tr mt thnh ph vi nng lng.
Sustenance [sstnns] n. Cht b
Sustenance is food and water needed to keep a person, animal, or plant alive.
- Without the proper sustenance, the man will starve.
Cht b l thc n v nc cn thit mt ngi, ng vt, thc vt c th sinh sng.
Nu khng c nhng mn b dng thch hp, ngi n ng s cht i.
swamp [swamp] n. m ly
A swamp is a very wet area of land.
- There are lots of wild animals living in the swamp.
m ly l mt vng t rt m t.
C rt nhiu ng vt hoang d sng trong m ly.
swarm [sw:rm] n. By, n
A swarm is a group of flying insects.
- A beautiful swarm of butterflies filled the summer sky.
Mt n, by l mt nhm cn trng bay.
Mt n bm xinh p ph y bu tri ma h.
sway [swei] v. ung a
To sway is to move slowly from side to side.
- She swayed while she listened to the music.
ung a l di chuyn chm t bn ny sang bn kia.
C y ung a trong khi nghe nhc.
Sweep [swi:p] v. Qut dn
If you sweep the floor, you clean it with a tool like a broom or a brush.
- There is a lot of dirt on the floor. Can you sweep it please?
Nu bn qut nh tc l bn lm sch nh vi mt cng c nh mt chi hoc bn chi.
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swim [swim] v. bi
To swim is to move through water.
- I love to swim in the ocean.
Bi l chuyn ng trong nc.
Ti thch bi i dng.
switch [swit] v. Chuyn i
To switch means to change something to something else.
- Mom switched the TV station from the news to her favorite show.
chuyn i l thay i mt ci g sang ci khc.
B m chuyn knh ti vi t tin tc sang chng trnh yu thch ca mnh.
sword [s:rd] n. Thanh kim
A sword is a long sharp weapon.
- They used to use swords in battles in ancient times.
Thanh kim l mt v kh di v sc bn.
H hc cch s dng kim trong trn chin trong thi c i.
symbol [simbl] n. Biu tng
A symbol is a thing that stands for something else.
- This symbol tells us that we cannot smoke in this area.
Biu tng l mt th biu th cho mt ci g khc.
Biu tng ny cho chng ta bit rng chng ta khng th ht thuc trong khu vc ny.
symmetry [simtri] n. i xng
Symmetry is the state of having two halves that are exactly the same.
- The artist made sure to use perfect symmetry when painting the butterfly.
i xng l trng thi c hai na chnh xc nh nhau.
-Ngi ngh s chc chn s dng php i xng hon ho khi v con bm.
symptom [simptm] n. Triu chng
A symptom of a bad condition or illness is a sign that it is happening.
- Sneezing and a high fever are symptoms of the common cold.
Triu chng ca mt tnh trng xu hoc bnh tt l mt du hiu cho thy n ang xy ra.
S mi v st cao l triu chng ca cm lnh thng thng.
synthesis [sinsis] n. S tng hp
A synthesis is a combination of different ideas or styles.
- The bands music was a synthesis of many different musical genres.
S tng hp l s kt hp ca nhng tng hoc phong cch khc nhau.
m nhc ca ban nhc l s tng hp ca nhiu th loi m nhc khc nhau.
synthetic [sinetik] adj. Tng hp
If something is synthetic, then it is made to be like something natural.
- Clothing made out of synthetic fabrics is very effective at keeping people warm.
Mt ci g tng hp, sau n c lm cho tr thnh mt ci g t nhin.
Qun o lm t vi tng hp rt tt trong vic gi m.
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tackle [tkl] v. Gii quyt
To tackle something means to deal with it in a determined and efficient way.
- Such social problems need to be tackled right away.
Gii quyt mt ci g c ngha l i ph vi n mt cch kin quyt v hiu qu.
Nhiu vn x hi phi c gii quyt ngay lp tc.
tact [tkt] n. Ti x tr, kho x
Tact is the ability to avoid offending people when dealing with problems.
- Since both sides would not agree, it required someone with tact to make peace.
Ti x tr l kh nng trnh xc phm n ngi khc khi i mt vi kh khn.
K t khi hai bn khng ng thun, cn phi c ai c ti x tr ging ha.
tactic [tktik] n. Chin thut
A tactic is a careful plan to achieve something.
- Sam thought of a good tactic in order to attract more business.
Chin thut l mt k hoch cn thn t c mt ci g .
Sam ngh ra mt chin thut tt thu ht cc doanh nghip nhiu hn.
tail [teil] n. ui
A tail is a part of an animals body, sticking out from its rear or back.
- Our dog wags its tail when its happy.
ui l mt phn ca c th ca ng vt, gn pha sau ca n hoc quay tr li.
Con ch ca chng ti vy ui ca n khi n vui.
tale [teil] n. Cu chuyn
A tale is a story.
- She told her two friends about the wild tale of her day.
Cu chuyn l chuyn k.
C y k cho hai ngi bn v cu chuyn ngng cung trong ngy.
talent [tlnt] n. Ti nng, nng khiu
If someone has a talent, they are naturally able to do it well.
- Maria has a talent for playing the piano.
Nu mt ai c ti nng, h c th lm tt vic g mt cch t nhin.
Maria c nng khiu chi piano.
talkative [t:ktiv] adj. Ni nhiu, hot ngn
When someone is talkative, they talk a lot.
- My aunt is very talkative whenever she is on the phone.
Khi ai hot ngn tc l h ni rt nhiu.
C ca ti ni rt nhiu mi khi c ni chuyn in thoi.
Tangle [tgl] n. M
A tangle is something or many things twisted together.
- The laces of his shoes were in such a tangle that he could not untie them.
Mt m l mt ci g hoc nhiu th xon li vi nhau.
Cc dy giy ca anh y ang trong mt m nh vy n ni m anh y khng th ci ra c.
tap [tp] v. G
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To tap something is to hit it lightly.
- He tapped the keys of the keyboard to write a short word.
G mt ci g l n nh vo n.
Anh ta g cc phm ca bn phm vit mt t ngn.
tariff [trif] n. Thu
A tariff is a tax or fee paid on certain imports or exports.
- Our tariff on imported wool makes foreign wool more expensive.
Thu l l ph thanh ton hng nhp khu hoc xut khu nht nh.
Thu quan ca chng ti v len nhp khu lm cho len nc ngoi t tin hn.
task [tsk] n. Nhim v
A task is a piece of work to be done that is usually difficult.
- My task for the weekend was to clean the entire back yard.
Nhim v l mt phn ca cng vic phi c hon thnh, thng l kh khn.
Nhim v ca ti vo cui tun l lm sch ton b sn sau.
task [tsk] n. Nhim v
A task is work that someone has to do.
- Who has the task of building the brick wall?
Nhim v l cng vic m ai phi lm.
Ai c nhim v xy dng cc bc tng gch?
taste [teist] n hng v
A taste is the flavor something makes in your mouth.
- The taste of the fruit was sweet.
Hng v l mi v ca ci g to ra trong ming.
Mi v ca hoa qu ngt ngo.
tattoo [ttu:] n. Hnh xm
A tattoo is a design that is drawn permanently on the skin with needles.
- The surfer had tattoos on both his arms.
Hnh xm l mt thit k c v vnh vin trn da bng kim.
Ngi lt sng c hnh xm trn c hai cnh tay ca mnh.
tear [ter] v. X
To tear something means to pull it apart.
- It is easy to tear paper.
X mt ci g c ngha l ko n ra.
Rt d dng x giy.
tease [ti:z] n. Tru chc
To tease someone means to laugh at or make fun of them .
- Jake teased Charlie because he was the new student.
Tru chc mt ngi no c ngha lm cho ai ci hoc vui v.
Jake tru chc Charlie v anh l hc sinh mi.
technician [teknin] n. K thut vin
A technician is a person who is skilled in electronic or mechanical work.
- I need to call the technician to help me with my computer.
K thut vin l ngi c k nng trong cng vic in t hoc c kh.
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Ti cn phi gi k thut vin gip ti vi my tnh.
technology [teknaldi] n. Cng ngh
Technology is new things made by using science.
- He loves technology such as laptop computers.
Cng ngh l nhng th mi c to ra bng cch s dng khoa hc.
Anh y yu cng ngh v d nh my tnh xch tay.
tedious [ti:dis] adj. T nht
When something is tedious, it is long, frustrating, and boring.
- His job involved a lot of tedious typing, filing, and organizing.
Khi mt ci g t nht, n di, bc bi, v nhm chn.
Cng vic ca ng lin quan n rt nhiu vic t nht nh my, np n, v t chc.
telegraph [telgrf] n. in tn
A telegraph is a method of sending electric messages on wires.
- In the 1900s, the telegraph was the fastest way to send a message.
in tn l mt phng php gi tin nhn in trn dy.
Vo nhng nm 1900, in tn l cch nhanh nht gi tin nhn.
telescope [telskoup] n. Knh thin vn
A telescope is a tool people use to look at the stars.
- With a telescope, you can see the moon and stars easily.
Knh thin vn l mt cng c m con ngi s dng nhn vo cc ngi sao.
Vi mt knh vin vng, bn c th nhn thy mt trng v cc ngi sao d dng.
teller [tel:r] n. Nhn vin giao dch
A teller is a person who works with a banks customers.
- The teller at the bank helped Kelly put money into a savings account.
Nhn vin giao dch l mt ngi lm vic vi khch hng ca ngn hng.
Nhn vin giao dch ti ngn hng gip Kelly b tin vo mt ti khon tit kim.
temper [tempr] n. Tnh nng ny
A temper is someones mood or a chance that they might get angry.
- She has a temper. Even the slightest mistakes make her angry.
Nng ny l tm trng ca mt ai hoc mt trng thi ca ai khi tc gin.
C y rt nng ny. Ngay c nhng sai lm nh cng lm cho c ta gin d.
temperate [temprit] adj. n i
When a place is temperate, it never gets too hot or cold.
- In Peru, the weather is temperate and rarely gets too hot or cold.
Mt ni l n i, n khng bao gi qu nng hoc qu lnh.
Ti Peru, thi tit n ha v him khi qu nng hoc qu lnh.
temple [templ] n. n th
A temple is a building that is used for religious purposes.
- The people visited the temple to pray.
Ngi n l mt ta nh c s dng cho mc ch tn gio.
Nhng ngi n thm n th cu nguyn.
temporary [tempreri] adj. Tm thi
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If something is temporary, it exists for a short time.
"-This car is only temporary; Ill get a new one soon."
Mt ci g ch l tm thi tc l n tn ti trong mt thi gian ngn.
Chic xe ny ch l tm thi, ti s mua mt ci mi sm thi.
tenacious [tneis] adj. Kin tr
If someone is tenacious, then they do not easily give up.
-> Im sure that hell finish that difficult sale. He is very tenacious.
Mt ngi no kin tr tc l sau h khng d dng b cuc.
Ti chc rng anh ta s kt thc cuc bn u gi kh khn . Anh y rt kin tr.
tenant [tennt] n. Ngi thu nh
A tenant is a person who rents property from a landlord.
- The new tenants moved into the house across the street.
Ngi thu nh l mt ngi thu ti sn t mt ch nh.
Nhng ngi thu nh mi di chuyn vo nh bn kia ng.
tend [tend] v. C xu hng lm g
To tend to do something is to be likely to do it or to do it often.
- My mom tends to buy me the perfect gift each Christmas.
C xu hng lm iu g l c kh nng lm iu hay lm iu thng xuyn.
M ti c xu hng mua cho ti nhng mn qu hon ho mi dp Ging sinh.
Tense [tens] adj. Cng thng
If someone is tense, they are worried something bad might happen.
- After the phone call, Monica was very tense.
Mt ngi no l cng thng tc l h ang lo lng iu g xu c th xy ra.
Sau cuc in thoi, Monica rt cng thng.
term [t:rm] n. Thut ng
A term is a word for something.
- I often use the term oops when I make a mistake.
Thut ng l mt t ch mt ci g .
Ti thng dng thut ng oops khi ti c li.
terminal [ta:rmnl] adj. Tn cng, cht
If something is terminal, then it causes or results in death.
- Since his condition was not terminal, he felt a great sense of relief.
Nu mt ci g tn cng, sau n gy ra hoc dn n t vong.
T khi bit tnh cnh ca mnh khng phi l tn cng, ng y cm thy khuy kha hn.
terminate [t:rmneit] v. Kt thc
To terminate something means to stop or end it.
- The trip was terminated after the car broke down.
Kt thc mt ci g tc l dng n.
Chuyn i kt thc sau khi chic t b hng.
Termite [t:rmait] n. Mi
A termite is an insect that lives in groups and feeds on wood.
- The wood we found was full of termites.
Mi l mt loi cn trng sng thnh tng nhm v n g.
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terrace [ters] n. Sn thng
A terrace is an open area that is connected to a house or an apartment.
- In the afternoons, she liked to sit on the terrace and check her email.
Sn thng l mt khu vc m c kt ni vi mt ngi nh hoc mt cn h.
Vo bui chiu, c thch ngi trn sn thng v kim tra email ca mnh.
terrain [trein] n. a hnh
The terrain is the land and all of its physical features or parts.
- The terrain below was rocky and full of hills.
a hnh l t v tt c cc tnh nng vt l hoc cc b phn ca n.
a hnh bn di l v nhiu i.
terrestrial [trestril] adj.
Trn mt t
If something is terrestrial, it relates to Earth.
- There are billions of terrestrial life forms.
Mt ci g trn mt t tc l n lin quan n Tri t.
C hng t ca cc dng sng trn mt t.
terrible [terbl] adj. Kinh khng
If something is terrible, it is very bad.
- The way he treated his classmate was terrible.
Mt ci g kinh khng tc l n rt ti t.
Cch anh y c x vi bn hc tht l kinh khng.
territory[tert:ri] n.
Lnh th
A territory is a piece of land that belongs to a country but isnt a state.
- Gibraltar is a territory of Great Britain.
Lnh th l mt mnh t m thuc v mt quc gia nhng khng phi l mt nh nc.
Gibraltar l mt vng lnh th ca Vng quc Anh.
terror [ter:r] n. S s hi
When someone feels terror, they are scared.
- I felt a sense of terror when the tiger chased me.
Khi ai cm thy kinh s, h s hi, khip s.
Ti cm thy s hi khi con h ui theo ti.
testament [testmnt] n. Minh chng
A testament to something shows that it exists or is true.
- The beautiful performance was a testament to the singers natural talents.
Minh chng cho mt ci g cho thy rng n tn ti hay n l s tht.
Mn trnh din tuyt vi l mt minh chng cho ti nng t nhin ca ca s.
testify [testfai] v.
Lm chng
To testify means to give evidence as a witness.
- The judge listened while the victim testified about the robbery.
Lm chng tc l a ra bng chng khi mt nhn chng.
Thm phn lng nghe trong khi nn nhn lm chng v v cp.
textile [tekstail] n.
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Textile is cloth that has been woven or knitted.
- The blue textile was going to be used to make blouses.
Hng dt may l qun o c dt hoc dt kim.
Cc hng dt mu xanh c s c s dng lm o.
texture [tekstr] n. Cch dt vi
Texture is the quality of something that can be known by its touch.
- The texture of her skin was very soft and smooth.
Cch dt vi l cht lng ca ci g c th nhn bit c khi s vo.
Cc dt vi ny rt mn v mm.
texture [tekst :r] n. Kt cu
The texture of something is the way its surface looks and feels.
- The texture of a rock found in the water is typically very smooth.
Kt cu ca mt ci g l cch m b mt ca n trng v cm thy.
Kt cu ca mt tng c tm thy trong nc thng rt trn tru.
tickle [tikl] v. C
To tickle someone is to touch them in a way that causes laughter.
- The mother tickled the little boys foot, and he screamed with laughter.
C ai tc l chm vo h mt cch gy ci.
Ngi m c vo bn chn ca cu b, v cu ci ht ln.
tight [tait] adj. Cht
When something is tight, it is fixed or fastened firmly in place.
- The knots were too tight to untie.
Mt ci g cht c ngha l n c c nh hoc gn cht vo ti ch.
Cc nt qu cht ch tho g.
tilt [tilt] v. Lm nghing
To tilt something means to tip it into a sloping position.
- She tilted her glass and almost spilled some of the wine in side.
Nghing mt ci g c ngha l t vo mt v tr dc.
C nghing ci cc ca mnh v lm trn gn ht ru vang bn trong.
timber [timbr] n. G lm nh
Timber is wood that is used for building houses and making furniture.
- Trees in this area are grown specifically to be used for timber.
G lm nh l loi g c s dng xy dng nh v lm ni tht.
Cy ci trong khu vc ny ang pht trin c bit l ly g.
timid [timid] adj. Rt r
If someone is timid, they are afraid, shy, or nervous.
- The timid child hides behind her mother whenever she sees a stranger.
Ai rt r tc l h s st, xu h hoc lo lng.
a tr rt r trn sau m mi khi nhn thy ngi l.
tiny [taini] adj. Nh xu, t hon
When people or things are tiny, they are very small.
- A babys hand is tiny.
Khi mt ngi no nh xu tc l h rt nh b.
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tip [tip] n. u, nh
A tip is a pointed end of something.
- The tip of his pen was very sharp.
u, nh l im kt thc ca mt ci g .
u bt bi ca anh y rt sc.
tissue [tifu:] n. Khn giy
A tissue is a soft piece of paper people use to wipe their noses.
- There was a box o f tissue on the table.
Khn giy l mt loi giy mng, mm dng lau mi.
C mt hp khn giy trn bn.
tobacco [tbkou] n. Cy thuc l
Tobacco is a plant whose leaves are smoked, such as in cigarettes.
- The tobacco in cigarettes is bad for your health.
Cy thuc l l mt loi cy m l ca n c ht thuc, chng hn nh trong iu thuc l.
Cy thuc l trong iu thuc l c hi cho sc khe ca bn.
Tolerance [talrns] n. Sc chu ng
Tolerance is the ability to accept something painful or unpleasant.
- Boxers have a high tolerance for pain.
Sc chu ng l kh nng chp nhn mt ci g au n hoc kh chu.
Cc v s c kh nng chu au cao.
tolerant [talrnt] adj. Khoan dung
When people are tolerant, they are approved of because they accept others.
- The tolerant leader thought that everyone was equal regardless of race.
Khi mi ngi khoan dung, h c tn thnh v h chp nhn nhng ngi khc.
Nh lnh o khoan dung ngh rng mi ngi u bnh ng khng phn bit chng tc.
tolerate [talreit] v. Tha th, chu ng
To tolerate something means to be able to accept it even when it is unpleasant.
- When you are in a hurry, it can be hard to tolerate traffic signals.
Chu ng, tha th cho mt iu g ngha l chp nhn n d n khng hp l, va .
Khi bn i, bn kh c th ch n giao thng.
tomb [tu:m] n. Ngi m
A tomb is a grave where a dead person is buried.
- Their whole family is buried inside the tomb.
Ngi m l ni ngi cht c chn ct.
C gia nh h c chn ct bn trong ngi m.
tone [toun] n. Ging iu
Tone is the sound of someones voice. It shows how they feel.
- My fathers tone told me I had broken the rule.
Ging iu l m thanh ging ni ca ai . N cho bit cm nhn ca ngi .
Ging iu ca cha ti cho ti bit rng ti vi phm nguyn tc.
Tool [tu:l] v. Cng c
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A tool is something that helps you do a task.
- We used a tool to fix the window.
Cng c l ci g s gip bn lm mt cng vic no .
Chng ti s dng mt cng c sa cha ca s.
torch [t:rt] n. Ngn uc
A torch is a stick with one end on fire that can be carried in order to give light.
- He grabbed a piece of wood and stuck it in the fire in order to make a torch.
Ngn uc l mt cy gy c mt u chm la c th dng cung cp nh sng.
ng ta nm ly mt mnh g v nht n vo la lm thnh mt ngn uc.
torment [t:rrment] v. Hnh h, dy v
To torment someone means to cause them to suffer on purpose.
- She tormented her little brother by taking his favorite toy.
Hnh h ai c ngha l lm cho h phi chu ng v mt mc ch no .
C hnh h em trai ca c bng cch ly chi yu thch ca cu b.
tornado [t:rneidou] n. Cn lc xoy
A tornado is a tube-shaped formation of air that spins very quickly.
- During a tornado, the safest place to be is underground.
Cn lc xoy l mt dng khng kh hnh ng di chuyn rt nhanh chng.
Trong mt cn lc xoy, ni an ton nht l di lng t.
torture [t:r:r] n. Tra tn
Torture is something that causes you physical or mental pain.
- Greg though t that writing the essay was torture .
Tra tn l ci g lm cho bn au v th cht hoc tinh thn.
Greg ngh rng vit bi lun l tra tn.
tough [tf] adj. Kh, hc ba, gay go
If something is tough, it is difficult.
- The man passed his driving test even though it was very tough.
Nu c iu g l hc ba tc l n rt kh.
Ngi n ng bi kim tra li xe mc d n rt kh.
tour [tu:r] n. Chuyn du lch
A tour is a short trip in which you see many sights.
- I took a tour of Asia and Europe.
Chuyn du lch l chuyn i ngn m bn n thm nhiu a danh.
Ti i du lch n chu v chu u.
tournament [tu:rrnmnt] n. Gii u
A tournament is a competition, usually with many people participating.
- My dad is playing in a golf tournament tomorrow.
Gii u l mt cuc thi, thng c nhiu ngi tham gia.
Cha ti s tham gia gii u golf vo ngy mai.
tow [tou] v. Ko
To tow something is to pull it.
- The truck was towing a trailer behind it.
Ko mt ci g l li, ko, git n.
Chic xe ti ko mt xe moc theo sau n.
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toward [tw:rd] prep. Hng v
If you go toward something, you go closer to it.
- Santa walked toward my house with a special tree.
Nu bn tin n mt vt g , bn s gn n hn.
Santa i v pha ngi nh ca ti vi mt ci cy c bit.
tube [tju:b] n. ng
A tube is a pipe through which water or air passes.
- The pile of tubes was going to be put in the ground.
ng l mt ng ng m thng qua nc hoc khng kh i qua.
Mt ng ng s c t trn mt t.
Tuck [tk] v. t vo, b vo, nht vo
To tuck something means to put it somewhere so that it is neat or safe.
- He looked sloppy without his shirt being tucked into his pants.
Nht vo mt ci g c ngha l t n u cho gn gng v an ton.
Trng anh lum thum, o khng b vo trong qun.
tuition [tju:in] n. Hc ph
Tuition is the amount of money paid to go to a school.
- University tuitions have increased by fifty percent in the last five years.
Hc ph l s tin phi ng c i hc.
Hc ph bc i hc tng nm mi phn trm trong nm nm qua.
tumble [tmbl] v. C ng, nho
To tumble means to fall, often in a rolling way.
- He lost his balance while snowboarding and tumbled to the ground.
C ng tc l b ng, thng b ln xung.
Anh y mt thng bng trong lc trt tuyt v ng nho xung t.
tumult [tju:mlt] n. S hn lon
A tumult is a loud and confused noise made by a large crowd of people.
- She couldnt hear her friend over the tumult of the other excited guests.
Hn lon l mt ting ng ln v n o do mt m ng gy nn.
C khng th nghe thy bn ca mnh trong s hn lon ca cc v khch ho hng khc.
turf [t:rf] n. Mt sn c
Turf is a section of grass and the dirt in which it grows.
- After the game, the turf looked ragged.
Mt sn c l mt mng c v l ni bi bn sinh si.
Sau trn u, mt sn c trng rch ri.
tusk [tsk] n.
Ng
A tusk is a long, curved, pointed tooth of an elephant, boar, or walrus.
- Sadly, some people hunt elephants and remove their tusks to sell them.
Ng l rng nhn di, cong ca voi, heo hay h m.
ng bun thay, mt s ngi sn voi v ly ng ca chng bn.
tutor [tju:tr] n. Gia s
A tutor is someone who gives lessons in a certain subject.
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- My sister is bad at math. So my mother hired a tutor to help her.
Gia s l ngi dy mt mn hc nht nh.
Em gi hc km mn ton. V vy, m ti thu gia s gip c y.
Twig [Twig] n. Cnh cy
A twig is a short and thin branch from a tree or bush.
- They started the fire with a handful of dry twigs.
Cnh l mt nhnh ngn v mng t cy hay bi cy.
H bt u mi la vi mt vi cc cnh cy kh.
twin [twin] n.
Sinh i, cp song sinh
Twins are two children born at the same time.
- My sister and I are twins. We look exactly the same.
Cp song sinh l hai a tr sinh ra cng mt lc.
Em gi ti v ti l mt cp song sinh. Chng ti trng ging ht nhau.
twist [twist] v. Xon
To twist something is to wrap it around itself or another thing.
-She twisted the spaghetti around her fork.
Xon mt ci g l bc xung quanh chnh n hoc mt th khc.
C y xon spaghetti xung quanh ci da.
typewritten [taipritn] adj. c nh my
If something is typewritten, it is written on a computer or typewriter.
- This is an important, formal project and must be typewritten.
Nu mt ci g c nh my tc l n c vit trn my tnh hoc my nh ch.
y l mt bn d n chnh thc quan trng v phi c nh my.
typical [tipikl] adj. in hnh
If something is typical, it is normal for a certain type of thing.
- Barking is typical behavior for dogs.
Nu c iu g l in hnh tc l l bnh thng i vi mt th nht nh.
Sa l hnh vi in hnh ca ch.
typhoon [taifu:n] n. Cn bo
A typhoon is a large tropical storm that moves in circles.
- Thousands of people lost electricity after a typhoon hit Australia.
Cn bo l mt cn bo nhit i ln di chuyn theo vng trn.
Hng ngn ngi b mt in sau mt cn bo c.
tyranny [tirni] n. Ch c ti
A tyranny is a cruel and unfair government in which one person has power.
- His tyranny was impossible to live under.
Ch c ti l mt chnh ph tn bo v bt cng trong ch mt ngi c quyn lc.
Tht khng th sng di ch c ti ca ng ta.
tyrant [tairnt] n.
Tn bo cha
A tyrant is someone who treats people in a cruel, harsh, and unfair way.
- Our boss is a tyrant. He makes us work long hours for little pay.
Bo cha l ngi i x vi mi ngi mt cch tn nhn, khc nghit v khng cng bng.
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ng ch ca chng ti l mt tn bo cha. ng ta bt chng ti lm vic nhiu gi v tr t th
lao.
theater [i(:)t:r] n.
Nh ht
A theater is a building where you watch plays, shows, and movies.
- We went to the theater to see a play.
Nh ht l mt ta nh ni bn xem kch, chng trnh, v phim nh.
Chng ti i n nh ht xem mt v kch.
theme [i:m] n. Ch
A theme is the main subject of a book, movie, or painting.
- The students discussed the books theme in class.
Ch l ch chnh ca mt cun sch, b phim, hoc bc tranh.
Cc sinh vin tho lun v ch ca cun sch trong lp hc.
theoretical [i:retikl] adj. Thuc v l thuyt
If something is theoretical, it is based on theory rather than experience.
- His conclusion was only theoretical and not meant to be publicized.
Nu mt ci g thuc v l thuyt tc l n c da trn l thuyt ch khng phi trn kinh
nghim.
Kt lun ca anh ta ch thuc v l thuyt v khng c ngha l phi c cng b.
theorize [i:raiz] v. To ra l lun, gi thit
To theorize means to develop ideas about something.
- They enjoyed theorizing about how things worked.
a ra l lun tc l pht trin tng v mt ci g .
H thch l lun v cch mi vic din ra.
theory [ei:ri] n. L thuyt
A theory is an idea about how something works.
- We talked about Einsteins theory of relativity in class.
L thuyt l mt tng v cch lm vic g .
Chng ti ni v thuyt tng i ca Einstein trong lp.
therapeutic [erpju:tik] adj. cha bnh, iu tr
If something is therapeutic, it helps to cure a disease or makes you healthier.
- After a stressful day of working, Phoebe would take a therapeutic bath.
Nu mt ci g iu tr tc l n c th cha mt cn bnh hoc lm cho bn khe mnh hn.
Sau mt ngy lm vic cng thng, Phoebe mun i tm khe hn.
therapy [erpi] n. Liu php tr bnh
Therapy is treatment for a particular physical or mental illness or condition.
- After she broke her legs, she used physical therapy to learn how to walk again.
Liu php l phng php iu tr cho mt cn bnh c th v th cht hoc tinh thn.
Sau khi b gy chn, c y s dng vt l tr liu hc cch tp i li.
thereby [a:rbai] adv. V vy, do
If something happens thereby an action, then it is the result of that action.
- He didnt score a goal, thereby ending his chance at setting a record.
Nu c iu g xy ra bng mt cch no th sau s l kt qu ca hnh ng .
Anh y khng ghi bn, v vy anh ta khng c c hi lp k lc.
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therefore [:rf:r] adv. Do
Therefore means for this reason.
- He is fat. Therefore, he will go on a diet.
Do c ngha l v l do .
Anh y bo. Do , anh s thc hin ch gim cn.
thermometer [:rmamit:r] n. Nhit k
A thermometer is a device that measures temperature.
- The thermometer outside the window indicated that it was a hot day today.
Nhit k l mt thit b o nhit .
Nhit k bn ngoi ca s ch ra rng hm nay tri nng.
thesis [i:sis] n. Lun vn, lun n
A thesis is an idea that needs to be proved.
- She did not support her thesis very well.
Lun n l mt tng m cn phi c chng minh.
C y khng hon thnh tt lun n ca mnh.
thick [ik] adj. Dy
If something is thick, it is wide and solid.
- The fog was so thick that I couldnt see through it.
Mt ci g dy tc l n l rng v vng chc.
Sng m qu dy n ni ti khng th nhn thy xuyn qua n.
thief [i:f] n. Tn trm
A thief is someone who quietly takes things that do not belong to them.
- A thief broke into our home and took my mother's jewelry.
Trm l ngi lng l ly nhng th khng thuc v h.
Mt tn trm t nhp vo nh ca chng ti v ly i trang sc ca m ti.
thin [ein] adj. Gy, mng
If someone or something is thin, they are not fat.
- The man was thin because he didnt eat much.
Mt ai hoc mt ci g gy, mng tc l h khng bo.
Ngi n ng gy v ng khng n nhiu tht.
thorn [:rn] n. gai
A thorn is a sharp part of a plant.
- Be careful of the thorns when you pick the roses!
Gai l phn sc nhn ca cy.
Hy cn thn gai khi bn hi hoa hng!
thorough [:rou] adj. K lng
If something or someone is thorough, then they are complete in every way.
- Tina did a thorough job of cleaning the stains out of the carpet.
Mt ci g hoc ai l k lng tc l n hon ho v mi mt.
Tina lau k cc vt bn ra khi thm.
though [ou] conj d cho, mc d, du cho
Though is used when the second idea makes the first seem surprising.
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- Though he was overweight, he liked to be active.
Mc d c s dng khi tng th hai lm cho tng th nht c v ng ngc nhin.
Mc d bo nhng anh y vn rt nhanh nhn.
thread [red] n. Si ch, si dy
A thread is a thin piece of string.
- I have many different colors of thread at home.
Si ch, si dy l mt mu nh ca mt chui.
Ti c nhiu mu ch khc nhau nh.
threat [ret] n.
Mi e da
A threat is something bad that might happen.
- Due to the dark clouds, there was a threat of a bad storm.
Mt mi e da l mt ci g xu c th xy ra.
V c nhng m my en, c s e da ca mt cn bo xu.
thrill [ril] n. Hi hp, rn rng
A thrill is an exciting feeling.
- The boys enjoy the thrill of surfing a big wave.
Hi hp, rn rng l cm gic th v.
Cc chng trai thch s hi hp khi lt qua cn sng ln.
thrive [raiv] v. Pht trin mnh, khe mnh
To thrive means to do well and be successful, healthy, or strong.
- He may be an old man, but he continues to thrive.
Pht trin mnh tc l lm tt v thnh cng, khe mnh, hoc mnh m.
ng c th l mt ng gi, nhng ng vn rt khe mnh.
throne [roun] n. Ngai vng, ngi vua
A throne is the special chair in which a ruler sits.
- Nobody except the king and queen sat in the thrones in the great hall.
Ngai vng l chic gh c bit m ngi cai tr ngi.
Khng ai ngoi tr vua v hong hu ngi ngai vng trong i snh.
throw [erou] v. Nm
To throw something is to use your hand to make it go through the air.
- The pitcher can throw the baseball very fast.
Nm mt ci g l dng tay ca bn lm cho n i qua khng kh.
Cu th giao bng c th nm bng chy rt nhanh.
thrust [rst] v. y
To thrust means to push or move something quickly with a lot of force.
- The boxer thrust his fist into the punching bag.
Lc y c ngha l y hoc di chuyn mt ci g mt cch nhanh chng vi rt nhiu sc.
Cc v s quyn anh y nm m vo bao ct.
thump [Amp ] n. Ting p mnh
A thump is the sound of a heavy object falling.
- They heard the thump when the bowling ball hit the floor.
Ting p mnh l m thanh ca mt vt nng ri xung.
H nghe thy ting p mnh khi qu bng bowling ri xung sn.
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thus [s] adv. Nh vy, v vy
Thus means as a result or for that reason.
- The sun was shining. Thus, I wore my sunglasses.
V vy ngha l kt qu hoc v l do .
Tri c nng, v vy ti eo knh rm.
tract [trkt] n. Vng, min
A tract is a large area of land.
- On the other side of the mountains was a long tract of forest.
Vng, min l mt khu vc t ai rng ln.
pha bn kia dy ni l mt min rng rng ln.
tradition [trdin] n. Truyn thng
A tradition is something people have been doing for a long time.
- Marriage is a tradition all over the world.
Truyn thng l mt iu g mi ngi v ang lm trong mt thi gian di.
Hn nhn l mt truyn thng trn ton th gii.
trail [treil] n. ng mn
A trail is a path through a wild area.
- A narrow trail cut through the field and over the hills.
ng mn l mt con ng i xuyn qua mt vng hoang vu.
Mt con ng mn nh hp ct qua cnh ng v qua nhng ngn i.
tram [trm] n. Xe in
A tram is a vehicle like a streetcar that runs on electricity above ground.
- I took the tram to Eighth Avenue.
Xe in l mt phng tin ging nh mt chic xe ng ph chy bng in trn mt t.
Ti bt xe in n Eighth Avenue.
tramp [trmp] v. Bc nng n, i b, cuc b
To tramp is to put your feet down in a loud, heavy way as you walk.
- The baby tramped across the floor as he was learning to walk.
Bc nng n l dm chn mnh xung t nh khi i b.
a b bc nng n qua phng nh th n ang tp i.
trance [trns] n. Hn m
A trance is a a state where people seem asleep and have no control of themselves.
- The womans powerful eyes often put men in a trance.
Trng thi hn m l trng thi m m con ngi dng nh ng v khng th kim sot bn thn
mnh.
nh mt y nng lng ca ngi ph n thng khin nhng ngi n ng ri vo tnh trng hn
m.
transaction [trnskn] n. Giao dch, mua bn
A transaction is an act of buying or selling something.
- Because the clerk was new at the job, the simple transaction took a long time.
Mt giao dch l mt hnh ng mua hoc bn ci g .
Bi v l mt nhn vin bn hng mi vo lm nn cng vic giao dch n gin phi mt mt thi
gian di.
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transfer [trnsfr] v. Vn chuyn
To transfer something means to move it from one place to another.
- The family transferred the groceries from the shopping cart to the car.
Vn chuyn mt ci g c ngha l di chuyn n t ni ny sang ni khc.
Gia nh chuyn hng tp phm t cc gi hng ln xe t.
transition [trnzin] n. Qu trnh chuyn giao, chuyn i
A transition is a process where there is a change from one form to another.
- The weather gets colder during the transition from summer to autumn.
Qu trnh chuyn giao l mt qu trnh m c s thay i t dng ny sang dng khc.
Thi tit s lnh hn trong thi khc giao ma t ma h n ma thu.
transmit [trnsmit] v. Truyn ti, truyn i, pht i
To transmit something means to pass it from one person or place to another.
- The radio tower transmits a signal to all the radios in a 20-kilometer radius.
Truyn ti mt ci g c ngha l chuyn n t mt ngi hoc mt ni n mt ngi hoc mt
ni khc.
Ta thp i pht thanh pht i mt tn hiu cho tt c cc i trong bn knh 20 km.
transplant [trnsplnt] n. Cy, ghp
A transplant is an operation in which a damaged part of ones body is replaced.
- The sick child needed a heart transplant to live.
Cy, ghp l mt hot ng trong mt phn h hng trong c th ca mt ngi c thay th.
a tr b bnh cn cy ghp tim sng.
transportation [trnsp:rtein] v. S chuyn ch, vn chuyn, i li
Transportation is any type of vehicle that can carry people or things.
- 1 dont have a car, so my normal transportation is the train.
S chuyn ch, vn ti l bt k loi phng tin no c th ch ngi hoc vt.
Ti khng c t, v vy ti thng i li bng tu.
Trap [trp] n. By, bt
To trap people or animals is to capture them so they cannot get away.
- We trapped butterflies in a net.
By ngi hoc ng vt tc l bt li chng khng th trn thot.
Chng ti bt bm trong mt ci li.
trash [tr] n. Rc thi
Trash is waste material or unwanted or worthless things.
"- Please take out the trash; it smells bad."
Rc l vt liu ph thi hoc nhng th khng v gi tr.
Hy rc ra ngoi, n bc mi hi.
traverse [trvrs] V. i qua
To traverse means to move or travel through an area.
- The explorer traversed the desert alone on a camel.
i qua ngha l di chuyn hoc i qua mt khu vc.
Nh thm him i qua sa mc mt mnh trn con lc .
tray [trei] n. khay
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A tray is a flat plate used to hold food.
- The waiter brought our food on a tray.
Khay l mt a phng dng ngthc phm.
Ngi phc v mang thc n ca chng ti trn mt ci khay.
treachery [tretri] n. S phn bi, s bi bc
Treachery is a behavior in which a person betrays a country or a person.
- The man ran away to escape from the treachery of his wife.
Phn bi l mt hnh vi trong mt ngi phn bi mt quc gia hay mt ngi khc.
Ngi n ng b chy thot khi s phn bi ca ngi v.
treasure [tre:r] n. Kho bu
A treasure is a collection of valuable things, especially jewels or gold.
-They became very rich when they found the buried treasure.
Mt kho bu l mt b su tp nhng th c gi tr, c bit l trang sc hoc vng.
H tr nn rt giu c khi h tm thy kho bu b chn vi.
treat [tri:t] v. i x, c x, i i
To treat is to act in a certain way toward someone.
- The cats treated the mouse very nicely.
i x l hnh ng theo mt cch no i vi ai .
Nhng con mo i x rt tt vi con chut.
tremendous [trimends] adj. To ln, khng l
When something is tremendous, it is very large.
- The Earths oceans are filled with a tremendous amount of water.
Mt ci g khng l tc l n rt to.
Cc i dng ca Tri t c lp y vi mt lng nc khng l.
trendy [trendi] adj. Hp thi, thi thng
If something is trendy, then it is very popular and new.
- Carlo bought a trendy new car.
Mt ci g hp thi tc l n mi v kh ph bin.
Carlo mua mt chic t mi hp thi.
trial [trail] n. Xt x, x n
A trial is the way a court discovers if a person is guilty or innocent.
- He went on trial for robbing the bank.
Xt x l vic mt ta n lm bit c ngi c ti hay v ti.
Anh ta b xt x v ti cp ngn hng.
tribe [traib] n. B tc, b lc
A tribe is a group of people who live in the same culture.
- Theres a small tribe of people who live in the mountains of Spain.
Mt b tc l mt nhm ca nhng ngi sng trong cng mt nn vn ho.
C mt tc ngi thiu s sng vng ni ca Ty Ban Nha.
trick [trik] n. Mu mo, th thut
A trick is something you do to fool another person.
- His card trick really surprised us.
Mu mo l nhng g bn lm nh la ngi khc.
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Th thut chi bi ca anh ta tht s lm chng ti ngc nhin.
trim [trim] v. Ct ngn
To trim something is to cut it a little bit.
- I had my hair trim med this afternoon.
Ct ngn ci g tc l ct n i mt t.
Chiu nay ti ct ngn tc i mt cht.
trip [trip] n. Chuyn i, k ngh
A trip is a journey to a certain place.
- Ken took a trip to the city yesterday.
K ngh l mt chuyn i n mt ni no .
Ken i n thnh ph vo ngy hm qua.
trivial [trivil] adj. Bnh thng, tm thng
If something is trivial, it is not important or meaningful.
- Television is trivial, but learning to read is very important.
iu g l tm thng tc l n khng quan trng hoc khng c ngha.
Tivi th bnh thng nhng hc cch c l rt quan trng.
tropics [trapiks] n. Vng nhit i
The tropics are the areas of land and sea close to the equator.
- People like to go to the tropics for vacation because its warm.
Vng nhit i l nhng khu vc t v bin gn ng xch o.
Mi ngi thch i ngh cc vng nhit i v m p.
trouble [trbl] kh khn
Trouble is a problem or a difficulty.
- I have trouble working with my boss.
Kh khn l vn hoc mt tnh hung o le.
Ti gp kh khn khi lm vic vi sp ca ti.
Trust [trst] v. Tin tng
To trust is to believe that someone is honest and will do what is right.
"-I trust my friends; they dont tell my secrets to other people."
Tin tng l tin rng ai trung thc v h s lm nhng g ng n.
Ti tin tng bn b ca ti, h khng ni b mt ca ti cho nhng ngi khc.
trustworthy [trstw:ri] adj. ng tin cy, ng tin tng
If someone is trustworthy, they are honest and truthful.
- Mary is one of the most trustworthy people Ive ever met.
Nu mt ngi no l ng tin cy tc l h l trung thc v chn thnh.
Mary l mt trong nhng ngi ng tin cy nht m ti tng gp.
truth [tru:] n. S tht
The truth is a fact or something that is right.
- He was telling the truth about seeing a large green snake.
S tht l iu g ng.
Anh ta ang ni s tht v vic nhn thy mt con rn to mu xanh l cy.
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ultimate [ltmit] adj. Cui, cui cng
When something is ultimate, it is the final result or aim of a long series of events.
- By trying hard in school, I will reach my ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.
Mt ci g cui cng tc l kt qu cui cng hoc s vic cui cng ca mt chui cc s kin.
Bng vic hc hnh chm ch trng, ti s t c mc tiu cui cng l tr thnh bc s.
underestimate [ndrestmeit] v. nh gi thp
To underestimate something or someone means to think they are not important.
- We lost the game because we underestimated the other teams skill.
nh gi thp iu g hoc ai tc l cho rng iu khng quan trng.
Chng ti thua cuc v nh gi thp k nng ca i bn.
undergo [ndrgou] v. Chu, b, tri qua
To undergo an action means to have it happen to you.
- The cancer patient undergoes treatments twice a week.
Phi tri qua mt hnh ng c ngha l iu g phi xy ra vi bn.
Bnh nhn ung th phi chu x tr hai ln mt tun.
undergraduate [ndrgrduit] n. Sinh vin
An undergraduate is a student at a college who is studying for a bachelors degree.
- She was excited to finish high school and enroll as an undergraduate in the fall.
Sinh vin l hc sinh ti mt trng i hc, ngi ang hc ly bng c nhn.
C v cng phn khch khi kt thc trung hc v ghi danh tr thnh sinh vin vo ma thu.
underground [ndrgraund] adv. Di t, ngm
When something is underground, it is below the surface of the Earth.
- Subway trains travel underground.
Khi mt ci g di t tc l n nm bn di b mt ca Tri t.
Tu in ngm i ngm di lng t.
undermine [ndmnain] v. Lm hao tn, hao mn, ph hoi
To undermine someone means to betray or weaken their efforts or authority.
- The documents helped to undermine the workers trust in their bosses honesty
Lm hao tn ai tc l phn bi hoc lm suy yu nng lc hoc quyn lc ca h.
Nhng ti liu ny lm hao tn lng tin ca cng nhn i vi nhng ng ch lng thin ca h.
underneath [ndrni:] prep. di
When something is underneath something else, it is below or lower than it.
- The roots of a tree are located underneath the ground.
Khi ci g di mt ci khc tc l n bn di hoc v tr thp hn ci .
R cy nm di mt t.
unfortunate [nf:rtnit] adj. Khng may
If something is unfortunate, it is bad or unlucky.
- It was unfortunate that Daves team lost, but he still had fun.
Mt iu g khng may tc l n ti t.
Tht khng may l i ca Dave thua, nhng anh y vn vui v.
uniform [ju:nfo:rm] n.
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A uniform is a piece of clothing worn by people of the same group.
- All the members of our marching band wear matching uniforms.
ng phc l trang phc chung cho nhng ngi thuc v cng mt nhm.
Tt c cc thnh vin ca ban nhc diu hnh mc ng phc.
Unique [ju:ni:k] adj. c nht, duy nht
If people or things are unique, they are not like the others.
-Her dog is unique. Ive never seen one quite like it.
Con ngi hoc vt c nht tc l n khng ging nhng ci khc.
Con ch ca c y l c nht. Ti cha bao gi nhn thy con no ging nh th.
Unite [ju:nait] v. Hp nht
To unite is to get together to do something.
Hp nht l tp hp li lm g .
unity [ju:nti] n. S thng nht, s on kt
Unity is the state of people working together for a certain purpose.
- The project was finished early, thanks to the unity of the workers.
S thng nht l tnh trng mi ngi cng lm cho mt mc ch nht nh.
D n c hon thnh sm nh c s on kt hp nht ca ngi lao ng.
universe [ju:nv:rs] n. V tr
The universe is the known or supposed objects in space.
- The universe is so large that it cannot be measured.
V tr l cc vt, vt th c bit n hoc c cho l tn ti trong khng gian.
V tr qu rng ln nn khng th o m c.
unless [nles] conj. Nu khng, tr khi
Unless means if not or except when.
-Unless you clean your room, you cannot play with your friends.
Tr khi tc l nu khng hoc tr khi.
Nu bn khng dn sch phng, bn khng th chi vi bn b.
unrest [nrest] n. Tnh trng bt n
Unrest is a state of anger about something among the people in a place.
- High taxes caused much of the unrest that led to the Revolutionary War.
Tnh trng bt n l trng thi tc gin v iu g ca con ngi mt ni no .
Thu cao gy ra nhiu tnh trng bt n dn n cuc chin tranh cch mng.
unsettle [nsetl] v. Lm cho lo lng, lm o ln
To unsettle someone means to make them anxious or worried.
- The dark clouds in the sky unsettled Beth.
Lm o ln mt ngi no c ngha l lm cho h lo lng.
Nhng m my en trn bu tri lm cho Beth lo lng.
upbringing [pbrii] n. S gio dc, dy d
An upbringing is the way that someone is taught to behave by their parents.
- He had a strict upbringing and was never allowed to watch television.
S dy d l cch m ph huynh gio dc cho con ca mnh.
Anh y chu mt s dy d nghim ngt v khng bao gi c php xem ti vi.
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upcoming [pkmi] adj. Sp ti, sp xy ra
When something is upcoming, that means it will happen in the near future.
- The kids were worried about their upcoming exam.
Sp ti ngha l mt iu g sp xy ra trong tng lai gn.
Nhng a tr lo lng cho k thi sp ti.
update [pdeit ] n. S cp nht, bn cp nht
An update is an act of making something more modern.
- Im doing an update on my personal phone directory.
S cp nht l hnh ng lm mi mt ci g .
Ti ang thc hin bn cp nht trn th mc in thoi c nhn ca ti.
Update [pdeit] v. Cp nht
To update something means to make it more modern.
- We need to update the programs on our computers.
Cp nht tc l lm cho ci g tr nn mi, hin i hn
Chng ta cn phi cp nht chng trnh ny vo trong my tnh.
upgrade [pgreid] v. Nng cp
To upgrade something means to improve it or make it more efficient.
- He upgraded to a real fancy car.
Nng cp mt ci g c ngha l ci thin n hoc lm cho n hiu qu hn.
ng nng cp n thnh mt chic xe thc s l mt.
upper [pr] adj.v trn, cao
Upper means higher on position or place.
-A homes attic is at the upper part of the structure.
trn tc l mt v tr hoc mt a im cao hn.
Gc mi ca cn nh nm phn trn ca cng trnh xy dng.
upright [prait] adj. ng thng
If something is upright, it is standing up straight.
- Meerkats cant walk like humans, but they can stand upright.
Mt ci g thng ng tc l n c th tr, ng thng.
Meerkats khng th i nh con ngi nhng n c th ng thng c.
uproar [pr:r] n. Ting n o, s no ng
Uproar is loud noise caused by people who are very angry or upset.
- The fans made a great uproar when their team lost the game.
S no ng l ting n ln do nhng ngi tc gin hay bc mnh gy ra.
Cc fan hm m to ra mt s no ng ln khi i bng ca h thua cuc.
upset [pset] adj. Kh chu
To be upset is to be unhappy about something.
- She was upset because she broke her toy.
Kh chu tc l khng vui v v mt iu g .
C y kh chu v lm hng chi.
upwards [pwrdz] adv. i ln, hng ln trn
If something goes upwards, it moves vertically higher.
- The kite went upwards further and further.
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Mt ci g hng ln trn tc l n chuyn ng ln cao theo chiu dc.
Con diu bay ln cao xa hn v xa hn na.
urban [:rbn] adj. th
When something is urban, it is related to the city.
- Subways are an important form of urban transportation.
Mt khu vc th tc l n gn thnh ph.
Tu in ngm l mt dng thc quan trng ca giao thng th.
urge [:rd] v. Thc gic, ni n, thuyt phc
To urge someone is to try very hard to get them to do something.
-He urged them to believe his story.
Thc gic l c gng khuyn bo ai lm g.
Anh y thuyt phc h tin vo cu chuyn ca anh y.
urgent [:rdnt] adj. Khn cp, gp gp
If something is urgent, it is important and need s to be done now.
"- He had to leave now; it was urgent."
Mt ci g khn cp tc l n rt quan trng v cn phi c thc hin ngay lp tc.
Anh y cn phi i ngay, n rt gp.
Utensil [ju:tensl] n. dng, dng c
A utensil is a common tool or container.
- It seemed that a fork was the wrong utensil for trying to eat the soup.
Dng c l cng c ph bin hoc dng cha, ng
C v nh da l mt dng c khng ph hp n sp.
utility [ju:tilti] n. Dch v tin ch
A utility is a business that supplies services such as water or electricity.
- If you dont pay the utilities, you may have your electricity turned off.
Dch v tin ch l nhng dch v nh nc hoc in.
Nu bn khng tr ha n cho cc dch v tin ch, in nh bn c th b ct.
Utter [tr] v. Tht ra
To utter a word or a sound means to say it.
- The lost boy was so scared that he could barely utter a single word.
Tht ra mt t hoc mt m thanh c ngha l ni.
Cu b lc ng s n mc dng nh ch c th tht ra c mt t duy nht.
utterly [tri i] adv. Hon ton
If something is utterly a way, it is completely that way.
- When the sun was blocked by the moon, it was utterly dark outside.
Mt ci g hon ton theo mt cch no th tc l n ch c mt cch duy nht.
Khi mt tri b chn li bi mt trng th chc chn rng bn ngoi tri ti.
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vague [veig] adj.
If something is vague, it is not clear, and it gives very few details.
- I asked him about his mothers health, but he was very vague about it.
Nu mt ci g m h tc l n khng r rng, v cho thy rt t chi tit.
Ti hi anh y v sc khe ca m anh y, nhng anh ta rt m h v iu .
Vain [vein] adj. T kiu, t c
If people are vain, they are only concerned with how they look.
- Rebecca is so vain that she looks at herself in every mirror.
Nu con ngi t c, h ch quan tm n vic h trng nh th no.
Rebecca t kiu n mc c nhn ngm mnh trong tng ci gng.
valentine [vlntain] n. Ngi yu
A valentine is someone you love or admire with great affection.
- Harry wanted Molly to be his valentine.
Ngi yu l ngi m bn yu hoc dnh nhiu tnh cm su sc.
Harry mun Molly l ngi yu ca anh y.
valid [vlid] adj. C gi tr, c cn c, c hiu lc
When something is valid, it is correct or based on good reasoning.
- The experts opinion on the subject was more valid than others.
Khi mt ci g c cn c tc l n ng hoc da trn l lun hp l.
kin ca chuyn gia v vn ny c cn c hn nhng ngi khc.
valley [vli] n. Thung lng
A valley is a low area of land between two mountains or hills.
- We looked at the valley below from the top of the mountain.
Mt thung lng l mt khu vc t thp gia hai ngn ni hoc i.
Chng ti nhn thung lng bn di t nh ni.
value [vlju:] n. Gi tr
If something has value, it is worth a lot of money.
- Matthew found a treasure of very high value.
Mt vt g c gi tr tc l n ng nhiu tin.
Matthew tm ra mt kho bu c gi tr rt ln.
valve [vlv] n. van
A valve is a device attached to a pipe that controls the flow of liquid or air.
- The mechanic removed the dirt to clear the engine valve.
Van l mt thit b gn vo mt ng iu khin dng chy ca cht lng hoc khng kh.
Ngi th c kh loi b cc bi bn lm sch cc van ng c.
vampire [vmpair] n. Ma c rng
A vampire is a fictional monster that sleeps in a coffin and sucks peoples blood.
- The vampire snuck up on the woman and bit her in the neck.
Ma c rng l loi qui vt gi tng thng ng trong quan ti v ht mu ngi.
Con ma c rng ln n gn ngi ph n v cn vo c c y.
Van [vn] n. Xe hnh l, xe ch hng
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Avan is a vehicle that is used for carrying things but is smaller than a truck.
- The delivery company uses large vans to deliver packages.
Xe hnh l l mt loi phng tin dng ch hng, nh hn xe ti.
Cc cng ty vn chuyn s dng nhng chic xe hnh l to vn chuyn c.
vanish [vni] v. Bin mt
To vanish is to go away suddenly.
- All the passengers vanished from the train station.
Bin mt l i khi, i mt mt cch t ngt.
Tt c hnh khch bin mt khi ga tu.
Vanity [vnti] n. Tnh kiu cng, t cao t i
Vanity is excessive pride or love of ones own appearance or things one has done.
- Her vanity wont allow her to pass a mirror without looking at herself.
Kiu cng l trng thi t ho hoc yu thch thi qu v b ngoi hoc v nhng th m mt ngi
lm.
S kiu ngo ca c y s khng cho php c i qua gng m khng nhn ngm mnh.
variety [vraiti] n. Nhiu, a dng
A variety of something is a group of many different kinds of it.
- There are a variety of flowers at the shop.
Mt th g a dng l c mt nhm nhiu loi khc nhau.
C nhiu loi hoa ca hng.
various [vris] adj. a dng, phong ph
If something is various, there are many types of it.
- She wned shoes of various styles
Mt ci g a dng tc l n c nhiu loi.
C y i giy nhiu kiu khc nhau.
vary [vri] v. Thay i, bin i
To vary means to be different from another thing in size or amount.
- The heights of the people in my class vary by a large amount.
Thay i, bin i l lm cho khc so vi kch thc hoc s lng ban u.
Chiu cao ca hc sinh trong lp ti bin i mt cch ng k.
Vast [vst] adj. Rng ln
If something is vast, it is very large.
- The wealthy man bought a vast amount of land in the countryside.
Mt ci g rng ln tc l n rt to.
Ngi n ng giu c mua mt mnh t ln nng thn.
vegetable [vedtbl] n. Rau
A vegetable is a plant used as food.
- Carrots are myfavorite vegetable.
Rau l mt loi thc vt c dng nh thc n.
C rt l loi rau a thch ca ti.
vegetarian [vedtrin] n. Ngi n chay
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat any meat products.
- I became a vegetarian because I dont like the taste of meat.
Ngi n chay l ngi khng n tht.
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Ti s l ngi n chay v ti khng thch mi v ca tht.
vehement [vi:mnt] adj. Mnh lit, d di
When somebody is vehement, they are angry and emotional.
- Gina was vehement when she found out that Liz was bad in school.
Khi ai c cm xc mnh lit, h tc gin v y cm xc.
Gina tc gin khi c y bit Liz khng n trng.
vehicle [vi:ikl] n. Phng tin
A vehicle is a thing that moves people or things to another place.
- A ferry is a vehicle that takes people from one island to another.
Phng tin l th c dng di chuyn ngi hay vt t ni ny n ni khc.
Ph l phng tin ch ngi t o ny n o khc.
vein [vein ] n. ven
A vein is a tube in the body that carries blood toward the heart.
- The blue veins in my hand are just under my skin.
Ven l ng trong thn th c chc nng a mu tr v tim.
Ven xanh trong tay ti nm ngay di da.
venom [venm ] n. Nc c
Venom is a poisonous substance that comes from animals or plants.
- A snakes venom can be used to cure the illnesses it creates.
Nc c l cht c xut pht t ng vt hay thc vt.
Nc c ca rn c th dng cha cc bnh do con rn gy ra.
venture [ventr] v. Mo him, liu lnh
To venture is to go to a place that may be dangerous.
- Even though it was dangerous, they ventured up the mountain .
Mo him l i n mt ni no c th gp nguy him.
Mc d nguy him nhng h vn liu lnh leo ln ngn ni.
verge [v:rd] n. im mc, b vc
The verge is the point at which something is about to happen.
- Joan was on the verge of leaving her house when the phone rang.
im mc l im ti thi gian mt iu g sp xy ra.
Joan chun b ri khi nh th in thoi ku.
verify [verfai] v. Thm tra, xc nh
To verify means to find out if something is true.
- Julian called the movie theater to verify that the movie started at nine.
Thm tra, kim tra tc l tm xem ci g c ng, chnh xc khng.
Julian gi n rp chiu phim kim tra xem c ng b phim bt u vo lc 9h hay khng.
version [v:rn] n. Phin bn
A version is an account of something that differs slightly from the original.
- She read the students British version of the Chinese fairy tale.
Phin bn l mt bn khc so vi bn gc.
C y c cho sinh vin cu chuyn c tch Trung Quc phin bn ting Anh.
veteran [vetrn] n. Ngi k cu
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A veteran is someone who has a lot of experience doing something.
- Hank was the team veteran and had played in more games than anyone else.
Ngi k cu l ngi c rt nhiu kinh nghim lm mt vic g .
Hank l mt i k cu chi nhiu gii u hn bt k i no.
veterinarian [vetrnrin] n. Bc s th y
A veterinarian is a doctor that takes care of animals.
- Wanda became a veterinarian because she loves dogs.
Bc s th y l bc s chm sc ng vt.
Wanda tr thnh mt bc s th y v c y yu thch nhng ch ch.
viable [vaibl] adj. Kh thi
When something is viable, it is capable of doing what it is intended to do.
- Her method of solving the math problem seemed viable.
Mt ci g kh thi tc l c kh nng lm c nhng g nh lm.
Phng php gii ton ca c y dng nh kh thi.
vibrant [vaibrnt] adj. Si ng
If something is vibrant, then it is bright and full of color.
- Their new shirts were a vibrant shade of red.
Mt ci g si ng tc l ti sng v y mu sc.
Nhng ci i mi ca h mu ti bng.
Vice versa [vaisiv:rs] adv. Ngc li
If a statement is vice versa, then its two main ideas are switched with one another.
- Students learn from their teachers, and vice versa.
Mt li tuyn b ngc li tc l hai tng chnh ca n c hon i ln nhau.
Sinh vin hc t gio vin, v ngc li.
vicious [vis] adj.
When something or someone is vicious, they are violent and cruel.
- The vicious dog tried to bite the small child.
Khi mt ci g hoc ai l xu xa, h bo lc v tn nhn.
Con ch xu xa c gng cn a tr.
victim [vi'ktim] n. Nn nhn
A victim is a person that had something bad happen to them.
- I was a victim of a robbery.
Nn nhn l ngi phi hng chu mt iu g ti t.
Ti l nn nhn ca mt v cp.
Victor [viktr] n. Nh chin thng
A victor is a group or person that wins in a contest.
- At the end of the game, the blue team was the victor.
Nh chin thng l mt nhm hoc mt ngi thng cuc trong mt cuc thi.
Cui cuc chi, i xanh l i chin thng.
Vie [vai] v. Ganh ua, thi ua
To vie for something means to complete against other for it.
- The three boys vied for the prize in the chemistry contest.
Ganh ua tc l chng li ai v mt ci g .
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Ba chng trai ganh ua ginh gii trong cuc thi ha hc.
view [vju:] v ci nhn, ngm
To view is to look at something.
- Michael likes to view himself in the mirror.
Ngm nhn tc nhn ci g .
Michael thch ngm mnh trong gng.
Vigorous [vigrs] adj. Mnh khe, cng trng
If something or someone is vigorous, they use a lot of energy.
- Henry uses vigorous exercise to keep himself in shape.
Mt ci g hoc mt ai mnh khe tc l tiu tn nhiu nng lng.
Henry tp cc bi tp mnh m gi dng.
vigil [vidl] n. Thc cu kinh
A vigil is a period of watchful attention at night for a specific purpose.
- He had a vigil in front of the tomb for three days.
Thc m l khong thi gian thc vo bui m v mt mc ch c th.
ng y thc cu kinh trc ngi m trong 3 ngy.
village [villid] n ngi lng
A village is very small town
- There are only a few houses in my village
Mt ngi lng l mt th trn nh.
Ch c mt vi cn nh trong lng ti.
villain [viln] n. Cn , k hung c
A villain is an evil person who breaks the law or hurts others.
- The villain escaped with half of my family s valuables.
Cn l ngi c c hi ngi khc hoc ph v lut l.
Tn cn tu thot vi mt na gia sn ca gia nh ti.
vine [vain] n. Cy leo
A vine is a plant that has long, twisting stems and climbs upward.
- The branches of the trees were covered with vines.
Cy leo l cy c thn di, xon v b leo ln trn.
Cc nhnh cy c bao ph bi cy leo.
vinegar [vinigr] n. Dm
Vinegar is a strong liquid made from sour wine that is used in cooking.
- Be careful because too much vinegar will ruin the recipe.
Dm l mt cht lng c lm t ru vang chua, c dng trong nu n.
Hy cn thn v qu nhiu dm s lm hng mn n.
violate [vaileit] v. Vi phm
To violate a law, rule, or agreement means to break it.
- I was given a ticket because the policeman said I violated the speed limit.
Vi phm mt iu lut, quy nh hoc tha thun c ngha l ph v n.
Ti phi tr tin pht v cnh st vin ni rng ti vi phm gii hn tc .
violence [vailns] n.tnh bo lc, qu khch
Violence is forceful action that is meant to injure or kill people.
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- They boy hit his hides behind her mother whenever she sees a stranger.
Bo lc l hnh ng mnh c ngha l gy tn thng hoc git ai .
violent [vailnt] adj. Bo lc, hung tn, hung bo
When people are violent, they want to hurt someone.
- The man was put into jail because he was violent.
Khi con ngi tr nn bo lc, h mun lm tn thng ai .
Ngi n ng b a vo t v ng y rt hung bo.
viral [vairl] adj. Thuc virus
When something is viral, it is a disease or infection that is caused by a virus.
- The girl was in bed for a week when she had a viral infection.
Khi mt ci g thuc v virus, n l bnh hoc nhim trng gy ra bi virus.
C gi nm trn ging mt tun k t khi c b nhim virus.
virtual [v:rtul] adj. Thc s, thc t
If something is virtual, then it is very close to being true or accurate.
- Because hes popular, Joe is the virtual leader of the group.
Nu ci g l thc s, th sau n s tr thnh ng n hoc chnh xc.
Bi v Joe ni ting nn anh y l lnh o thc s ca c nhm.
virtue [v:rtu:] n. c hnh, c tnh tt
A virtue is a good quality or way of behaving.
- My best virtue is forgiveness.
c hnh l mt phm cht tt hoc cch hnh x tt.
Phm cht tt nht ca ti l s tha th.
visible [vizbl] adj. thy c
If something is visible, it can be seen.
- The moon and stars were visible in the night sky.
Mt ci g c th thy c tc l n c nhn thy.
Mt trng v nhng v sao c th thy c trn bu tri m.
vision [vin] n. S nhn, sc nhn, th lc
Vision is the act of seeing.
- The eye doctor tested my vision.
S nhn l hnh ng nhn mt ci g .
Bc s khm mt kim tra th lc ca ti.
vivacious [viveis] adj. Hot bt
If someone is vivacious, they are talkative and cheerful.
- Everyone at the party was very vivacious and having a good time.
Mt ai hot bt tc l h ni nhiu v vui v.
ba tic mi ngi u rt hot bt v c khong thi gian tuyt vi.
vivid [vivid] adj. Sng ng
When something is vivid, it is bright and colorful.
- The figures in the painting were vivid.
Mt ci g sng ng tc l ti sng v y mu sc.
Cc hnh v trong bc tranh tht sng ng.
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voice [vis] n. Ging ni
A voice is the sound a person makes when they talk or sing.
- He used a microphone, so everyone could hear his voice.
Ging ni l m thanh mt ngi pht ra khi ni hoc ht.
Anh y dng micro, v vy mi ngi c th nghe thy ging ca anh y.
volatile [valtil] adj. D bin ng, khng n nh
When something is volatile, it is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.
- The volatile volcano might explode a t any moment.
Khi mt ci g d bin ng, n dng nh thay i bt ng v nm ngoi d on.
Ni la khng n nh c th phun tro bt k lc no.
volcano [valkeinou] n. Ni la
A volcano is a mountain with a hole on top where hot liquid comes out.
- When the volcano erupted, smoke and heat filled the air.
Ni la l ni m trn nh c mt vng, t dung nham nng tro ra.
Khi ni la phun tro, khi v nhit trn ngp khp khng gian.
voluntary [valnteri] adj. T nguyn, t gic
When something is voluntary, it is done by choice but is not required.
- Many people attended the voluntary boat safety class.
Mt iu g l t nguyn tc l n c thc hin bi s la chn ch khng phi bi yu cu.
Nhiu ngi tham gia lp hc an ton tu thuyn t nguyn.
volunteer [valntir] v. Tnh nguyn
To volunteer means to offer to do something for free.
- Many people volunteered to help the adults learn to read.
Tnh nguyn ngha l lm mt vic g min ph.
Rt nhiu ngi tnh nguyn gip nhng ngi trng thnh hc cch c.
vomit [vamit] v. Nn e
To vomit means to have food come up from ones stomach.
- It is common for women to vomit when they are pregnant.
Nn l khi thc n trong bng b y ht ra ngoi.
Thng thng ph n hay b nn khi h mang thai.
vote [vout] v. Bu chn, bnh chn
To vote is to officially choose between two or more things.
- I voted for Billy to be our class president.
Bnh chn l chnh thc chn gia hai hay nhiu th.
Ti bu chn cho Billy l lp trng ca lp chng ta.
Vow [vau] v. Th, nguyn
To vow means to make a promise to do something.
Th, nguyn tc l ha s lm g .
Vulgar [vlgr] adj th b, th tc, thng thng
If something or someone is vulgar, then they are rude or lacking in style.
- Her vulgar behavior got her into trouble with her parents.
Mt ci g hoc mt ai th b tc l th l, hoc thiu c tnh.
Hnh vi th l ca c y khin c gp kh khn vi cha m.
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vulnerable [vlnrbl] adj. Tn thng
When someone is vulnerable, they are weak and without protection.
- He felt very vulnerable when he was stranded in the desert.
Khi mt ai b tn thng, h tr nn mm yu v khng c bo v.
Anh y cm thy b tn thng khi b mc kt trong sa mc.
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wade [weid] v. Li
To wade is to walk in or pass through water.
- The child waded in the water at the beach.
Li l i b hoc i qua dng nc.
a tr li nc bi bin.
Wage [weid] n. Tin lng
A wage is the money that a person gets for doing a job.
- The wages I receive from my job are really great!
Tin lng l s tin m mt ngi nhn c sau khi lm mt cng vic.
Tin lng ti nhn c t cng vic ny tht l tuyt!
Wagon [wgn] n. Xe ch hng, toa xe
A wagon is a cart you use to carry heavy things.
- He used his wagon to carry some of his gifts.
Xe ch hng l xe dng ch nhng vt nng.
Anh y dng chic xe ca mnh ch mt vi mn qu.
Wail [well] v. Than khc
To wail is to show sadness by crying loudly.
- The baby wailed because it was hungry.
Than khc l by t ni bun bng cch khc to.
a b than khc v i.
wake [weik] v. Thc dy
To wake is to not be sleeping anymore.
- He is always full of energy when he wakes in the morning.
Thc dy l khng ng thm na.
Anh y lun trn tr nng lng khi thc dy vo bui sng.
wallet [walit] n. v
A wallet is a thing that holds money and fits in a pocket.
-I keep my money in a wallet.
V l vt ng tin v va trong ti o.
Ti tin trong v.
war [w:r] n. Chin tranh
A war is a big fight between two groups of people.
- Many young men died in the war.
Chin tranh l mt cuc xung t ln gia hai nhm ngi.
Rt nhiu thanh nin hy sinh trong chin tranh.
wardrobe [w:rdroub] n. T qun o
A wardrobe is the collection of all of a persons clothing.
-She bought some new clothes to expand her wardrobe.
T qun o l b su tp tt c qun o ca mt ngi.
C y mua mt vi b qun o mi gia tng t qun o ca mnh.
Warn [w:rn] v. Cnh bo
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To warn someone is to make them know of possible danger in the future.
- The lifeguard warned people to stay away from the rough ocean.
Cnh bo ai l lm cho h bit nguy him c th xy ra trong tng lai.
Nhn vin cu h cnh bo mi ngi trnh xa bin ng.
warp [w:rp] v. Lm cong, lm vnh, bin dng
To warp means to become bent into the wrong shape.
- The woman put the clock above the fireplace, and the heat warped it.
Lm vnh tc l lm cho bin thnh mt hnh dng sai lch.
Ngi ph n t chic ng h ln trn l si, v hi nng lm bin dng n.
wary [wri] adj. Thn trng, coi chng, phng
If someone is wary, they are cautious or mistrusting.
- She was wary of going to school because she hadnt done her homework.
Cn trng tc l ai cnh gic, thn trng.
C y thn trng i hc v cha lm xong bi tp v nh.
waste [weist] v. Lng ph
To waste means to carelessly use something all up.
- Turn off the water so you dont waste it.
Lng ph tc l s dng ht mt ci g m khng quan tm n n.
Hy tt vi nc, nh vy bn s khng lng ph nc.
wave [weiv] n. Sng, ln sng
A wave is a line of water that moves higher than the rest of the water.
- The water was filled with large blue waves.
Ln sng l mt dng nc chuyn ng cao hn so vi mc nc cn li.
Nc c lp y bi nhng ln sng xanh ln.
Waver [weiv:r] v. Do d, lng l, phn vn
To waver is to be unable to decide between two choices.
- I wavered between eating the apple or the cake for a snack.
Do d l khng th quyt nh gia hai s la chn.
Ti do d gia n to hay l bnh cho ba n ph.
wavy [weivi] adj. Ln sng
When something is wavy, it is not straight but has a series of curves.
- The child drew wavy lines all over the piece of paper.
Mt ci g ln sng tc l n khng thng v c mt lot ng cong.
a tr v nhng ng ln sng khp mnh giy.
wax [wks] n. sp
Wax is a substance that is slightly shiny and melts when heated.
- The candles are made of wax.
Sp l cht sng bng v tan chy khi b nung nng.
Nhng cy nn c lm t sp.
wealth [wele] n. Ca ci, s giu c
Wealth is a large amount of money
- One of the most important things to some people is wealth
Ca ci l mt s tin ln.
Mt trong s nhng th quan trng i vi mt vi ngi l ca ci.
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weapon [wepn] n. V kh
A weapon is an object that can be used to hurt people.
-Swords have been used as weapons for thousands of years.
V kh l mt vt c th dng lm b thng ngi khc.
Trong hng nghn nm, nhng thanh kim c coi nh nhng v kh.
weary [wiri] ad j. Mt mi, r ri
If someone is weary, then they are tired.
- Jane was weary after a long day of work.
Mt ai r ri tc l h rt mt mi.
Jane rt mt mi sau mt ngy lm vic di.
weather [we:r] n. Thi tit
The weather is the condition of the air: hot, rainy, windy, etc.
- The weather can be sunny, rainy, or cold.
Thi tit l iu kin ca khng kh nh nng, ma, gi
Thi tit c th c nng, c ma hoc lnh.
weave [wi:v] v. Dt
To weave means to make cloth using horizontal and vertical threads.
- We saw a woman weave a blanket on our vacation to South America.
Dt tc l to ra vi bng vic dng cc si ch ngang v dc.
Trong k ngh ca chng ti n Nam M, chng ti nhn thy mt ngi ph n dt mt ci chn.
web [web] n. Mng, li
A web is a home made by a spider.
- Mom cleaned the spider webs out of the garage
Mng nhn l ci m mt con nhn to thnh.
M dn dp sch mng nhn trong gara.
weed [wi:d] n. C, c di
A weed is a plant, especially one that is not useful or wanted.
-The yard of the house was full of ugly weeds.
C l mt loi cy, c bit khng c tc dng g hoc khng c dng n,
Trong sn ca ngi nh c y c di.
weep [wi:p] v. khc
To weep means to cry.
- My sister told me the dramatic movie would make me weep.
Khc ngha l a nc mt, chy nc mt.
Ch gi ti k cho ti mt b phim n tng su sc khin ti khc.
weigh [wei] v. Cn, o
To weigh something means to see how heavy it is.
- The little dog weighed exactly 3kgs.
Cn ngha l xem ci g nng bao nhiu.
Con ch nh nng chnh xc l 3 kg.
weird [wi:rd] adj. K quc, k d, kh hiu
When something is weird, it is very strange.
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- My best friends dad is a bit weird.
Mt iu g k quc, kh hiu tc l n rt l.
B ca bn thn ti c g k quc, kh hiu.
welfare [welf:r] n. Phc li, an sinh
Welfare is the health and happiness of a person or group.
- Having plenty of clean water is necessary for the welfare of people.
Phc li l sc khe v hnh phc ca mt ngi hay mt nhm, mt cng ng.
Vic c nc sch l cn thit cho an sinh ca con ngi.
well [wel] adv. Tt
You use well to say that something was done in a good way.
- The couple can dance quite well.
Bn dng tt ni v mt iu g c thc hin tt.
Cp i c th nhy rt tt.
Wet [wet] adj. t
If something is wet, it has water on it.
- Since my dog was wet, he tried to shake all the water off his body.
Mt ci g b t tc l c nc trn .
K t khi con ch ca ti b t, n c gng r ht nc ra khi ngi.
whatsoever [hwatsouevr] adj. Chng c bt k no
You use whatsoever after a noun to emphasize that there is nothing of that thing.
- The boy had no idea whatsoever how to solve the story problem.
Bn dng chng c bt k no sau danh t nhn mnh rng mt iu g khng c mt ci g.
Chng trai chng c bt k tng no v vic lm th no gii quyt vn tn ng t lu.
wheat [hwi:t] n. La m
Wheat is a plant which makes grain. Wheat grain is used to make bread.
- The field of gold en wheat was ready to be harvested.
La m l mt loi cy cho ht, ht ca n c dng lm bnh m.
Cnh ng la m vng ng sn sng c thu hoch.
whereabouts [hwrbauts] n. Ch
The whereabouts of someone or something is the place where they are.
- The police looked for the lost dog, but its whereabouts were s till unknown.
Ch ca ai hoc ca ci g l ni m h .
Cnh st tm kim con ch b mt nhng ch ca n vn cha c pht hin ra.
whereas [hwrz] conj. Tri li, trong khi
You use whereas to show how two things are different.
- My sister loves horror movies, whereas I prefer comedies.
Bn dng tri li ch ra hai th khc nhau nh th no.
Ch gi ti thch cc b phim kinh d trong khi ti thch phim hi.
whereby [hw:rbai] conj. Nh , bi
Whereby means by which or through which.
- The mayor had a new bridge built whereby the citizens could cross the river.
Nh ngha l bng ci g hoc thng qua ci g.
Th trng cho xy dng mt cy cu mi, nh ngi dn c th i qua sng.
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whether [hwer] conj. C chng, khng bit c khng
You use whether when you must choose between two things.
- I could not decide whether to go left or right.
Bn dng khng bit c khng khi phi la chn gia hai th.
Ti khng th quyt nh c nn r tri hay r phi.
whisper [hwispr] v. Ni thm
To whisper means to say very quietly.
- We have to whisper in the library so people can focus on reading.
Ni thm tc l ni nh mt iu g .
Chng ti phi ni thm trong th vin mi ngi c th tp trung c sch.
whistle [hwisl] v. Hut so
To whistle is to make a sound by putting your lips together and blowing.
- Ashe was listening to music, Daryl whistled.
Hut so l to ra m thanh bng vic hai mi li gn nhau v thi.
Trong lc Ashe ang nghe nhc th Daryl hut so.
whole [houl] adj. Ton b, tt c
Whole means all of something.
- I ate the whole pie. We dont have any more.
Ton b ngha l tt c mi th.
Ti n ht c ci bnh. Chng ti khng cn ci no na.
wicked [wikid] adj. Xu xa, ti t
If something is wicked, it is very bad or evil.
- My boss is a very wicked man.
Mt ngi xu tc l rt ti hoc c c.
Sp ca ti l mt ngi n ng xu xa.
wide [waid] adj. Rng
If something is wide, it is large from side to side.
- The door was as wide as my arms.
Mt ci g rng tc l n kh to t bn ny sang bn kia
Cnh ca rng nh cnh tay ca ti.
wild [waild] adj. Hoang d
If something is wild, it is found in nature.
- You should be careful around a fox, because it is a wild
Mt ci g hoang d tc l n c tm thy trong t nhin.
Bn nn cn thn quanh con co v n l mt loi ng vt hoang d.
winding [waindi] adj. Un khc, quanh co
If something is winding, then it follow s a twisting course.
- The winding river turned and looped around the bases of the hills.
Mt ci g quanh co tc l n xui theo mt tin trnh, mt dng xon.
Dng sng un khc chy quanh v qun ly chn i.
wing [wi] n. Cnh
A wing is the part of an animal that lets it fly.
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-The bird used its wings to fly across the water.
Cnh l mt phn ca con vt gip chng c th bay c.
Con chim s dng i cnh ca n bay qua sng.
Wise [waiz] adj khn ngoan
To be wise is to use experience and intelligence to make good choices.
- Many people believe that owls are very wise animals.
Khn ngoan l dng kinh nghim v tr thng minh a ra nhng la chn sng sut
Nhiu ngi tin rng c l loi ng vt rt khn ngoan.
witch [wit] n. Ph thy
A witch is a woman with magical powers.
- People think that witches fly around on broomsticks.
Ph thy l ngi ph n c nng lng ma thut
Mi ngi ngh rng nhng b ph thy bay trn cn chi.
witness [witnis] n. Nhn chng
A witness is someone who sees or hears a crime or accident happen.
- The woman was the only witness of the horrible crime.
Nhn chng l ngi m nhn thy mt v tai nn hoc nghe thy mt ti li, ti phm
Ngi ph n l nhn chng duy nht ca v phm ti kinh hong
withhold [wihould] v. Gi li
To withhold something is to not give it to someone.
- They withheld all information until she paid her fine.
Gi li mt ci g tc l khng a n cho ngi khc.
H gi li tt c mi thng tin cho n khi c y tr tin phat.
within [wiin] prep. pha trong, bn trong
You use within to say that something is inside another thing.
- Within the box, there was a pizza.
Bn dng trong, bn trong ni v mt vt nm trong mt vt khc.
trong ci hp c mt chic bnh pizza.
wonder [wnd:r] v. T hi
To wonder is to ask yourself questions or have a need to know.
- The young mother wondered if shed have a boy or a girl.
T hi l t ra cu hi cho chnh bn thn mnh hoc mun bit mt iu g .
B m tr t hi khng bit c y mun c con trai hay con gi.
wood [wud] n. G
Wood is the thing that trees are made of.
-I put the pieces of wood in a pile.
Cy c lm t g.
Ti xp cc mu g li thnh mt ng.
wooded [wudid] adj. Nhiu cy ci
If an area is wooded, it is covered with trees.
- Jim and Ben decided to go hiking in the wooded area by the river.
Mt vng xanh tt l vng c bao ph bi nhiu cy ci.
Jim v Ben quyt nh i leo ni vng rm rp cy ci bn b sng.
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wool [wul] n. Len, cun len
Wool is the hair that a sheep has.
- Grandma wants to use the blue wool to knit me a sweater.
Len c ly t lng ca con cu.
B ti mun dng cun len xanh an cho ti mt ci o len.
Workout [w:rkaut] n. Bi tp th dc, th thao
A workout is an exercise routine that helps improve health.
- She doesnt do her workout on the weekends.
Mt bi tp th dc l bi luyn tp hng ngy gip ci thin sc khe.
C y khng tp th dc vo cui tun.
worm [w:rm] n. Con su
A worm is a small animal with a long, thin body.
- Worms are often used to help catch fish .
Su l mt loi ng vt nh vi thn hnh di, mng.
Nhng ch su thng c dng lm mi cu c.
worse [w:rs] adj. Ti t hn
If something is worse, it is of poorer quality than another thing.
- Business was worse this month than last month.
Mt th g tr nn ti t hn tc l n c cht lng km hn nhng th khc.
Vic kinh doanh thng ny km hn thng trc.
Worsen [w:rsn] v. Xu i, ti t
To worsen is to get worse.
- The weather suddenly worsened, and we had to stay inside.
Xu i tc l tr nn ti t hn.
Thi tit t nhin xu i, v chng ti phi nh.
worth [w:re] adj. Gi, ng gi
If something is worth an amount of money, it costs that amount.
- Our house is worth a lot of money.
Nu mt vt g xng ng vi mt s tin th s tin chnh l gi tr ca vt .
Ngi nh ca chng ti ng gi rt nhiu tin.
worthwhile [w:rhwail] adj. ng gi, xng ng
If something is worthwhile, it is important or useful.
- On his visit to Canada, he realized studying English was worthwhile.
Mt iu g c coi l ng gi tc l n rt quan trng hoc hu ch.
Trong chuyn ving thm n Canada, anh y nhn ra rng vic hc ting Anh l rt ng gi.
wound [wu:nd] n. Vt thng
A wound is an injury to the body.
- He had many wounds after the car accident.
Vt thng l mt thng tch, tn thng trn c th.
Anh y c rt nhiu vt thng sau v tai nn t.
wrap [rp] v. Gi, bc
To wrap is to cover something on all sides.
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- I wrapped his gift and put a bow on it.
Gi, bc l che ph tt c cc mt ca mt vt g .
Ti gi mn qu li v nh mt chic n ln trn n.
wreck [rek] v. Ph hng, tn ph
To wreck something means to destroy or ruin it.
- The teenagers wrecked the house for no reason at all.
Ph hng mt ci g ngha l ph hy, hy hoi hoc lm hng n.
Nhng thanh thiu nin ph hy ngi nh chng v mt l do g c.
wrestle [resl] v. u vt
To wrestle is to play a game where you try to push someone to the floor.
- My dad loved to wrestle when he was in high school.
u vt l tham gia mt cuc u m bn c gng y mt ai xung sn.
B ti thch chi u vt khi ng y hc ti trng trung hc.
wrinkle [riki] n. Np nhn
A wrinkle is a line on a person s face that happens as they get old.
- My grandfather has some wrinkles on his face.
Np nhn l mt ng trn khun mt ca mt ngi khi h v gi.
ng ni ti c mt vi np nhn trn khun mt.
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yard [ja:rd] n. Sn
A yard is the ground just outside of a persons house.
- The girls jumped rope in the yard.
Sn ngha l khong trng bn ngoi cn nh ca mt ai .
Nhng em b gi chi nhy dy trn sn.
yawn [j:n] v. Ngp
To yawn means to open ones mouth wide and breathe in air.
- The child yawned and stretched her arms before bed for the night.
Ngp ngha l m rng ming, ht vo v th ra.
a tr ngp v dui tay trc khi i ng vo ban m.
yell [jei] v. Ku la, mng, ht to
To yell is to say something very loudly.
- The coach yelled at his team for their poor performance.
Ku la, ht l ni rt to mt iu g .
Hun luyn vin la mng i ca anh y v mn trnh din ti.
yet [jet] adv. Vn cn, vn cha
Yet is used to say something has not happened up to now.
"- We cant go out yet; were still eating. "
Vn cha thng c dng ni v mt s vic cha xy ra cho n thi im ni.
Chng ti vn cha th ra ngoi c, chng ti vn ang n.
youth [ju:] n. Tui tr, tui thanh xun
Youth is a time in peoples lives when they are young.
- My mother wanted to be a nurse in her youth.
Tui tr l thi gian sng ca con ngi khi h cn tr.
Thi cn tr m ti mun tr thnh mt n y t.
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zip [zip] v. Ko kha, ng li
To zip something means to close it with a zipper.
- She zipped her backpack closed after putting her books inside it.
Ko kha mt vt g ngha l ng n li vi kha ko.
C y ng balo li sau khi nht quyn sch ca c vo trong .
zone [zoun] n. Vng, min, c vng
A zone is an area that has different qualities from the ones around it.
- Firefighters often work in danger zones.
c vng l khu vc c nhng c im khc so vi nhng khu vc xung quanh n.
Lnh cu ha thng xuyn phi lm vic ti nhng c vng nguy him.
zoology [zoualdi] n. ng vt hc
Zoology is a subject in which people study animals.
- Helen wants to study zoology because she has always liked animals.
ng vt hc l mt b mn nghin cu v ng vt.
Helen mun hc ng vt hc bi v c y lun yu thch cc loi ng vt.
Zoom [zu:m] v. Phng nhanh, di chuyn nhanh
To zoom is to move quickly.
- The cars zoomed along the road.
Phng vt ngha l di chuyn mt cch nhanh chng.
Nhng chic t phng nhanh dc theo con ng.
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