1
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renewal
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/rɪˈnjuːəl/ noun
the process of making something new again or extending validity
sự gia hạn, sự đổi mới
- I applied for the renewal of my passport.
- The company focuses on product renewal.
sự gia hạn, sự đổi mới
renew (v): to make something new again
renewed (adj): made new again
renewing (n): the act of renewing
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appropriate
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/əˈproʊpriət/ adjective
suitable or proper in the circumstances
- This dress is appropriate for the party.
- It is not appropriate to laugh during the meeting.
phù hợp, thích hợp
appropriately (adv): in a suitable manner
appropriateness (n): the quality of being suitable
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patron
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/ˈpeɪtrən/noun
a person who gives financial or other support to a person or organization
- The restaurant has many regular patrons.
- She is a patron of the arts.
người bảo trợ, khách hàng quen
patronage (n): the support given by a patron
patronize (v): to support or to treat someone condescendingly
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substitute
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/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/ verb / noun
to use someone or something instead of another person or thing
- You can substitute butter with oil.
- The coach sent in a substitute player.
thay thế, người thay thế
substitution (n): the act of replacing
substitutable (adj): capable of being replaced
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eliminate
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/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ verb
to completely remove or get rid of something
- We must eliminate all errors from the report.
- The new law aims to eliminate discrimination.
loại bỏ, loại trừ
elimination (n): the act of removing;
eliminator (n): a person or thing that removes
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artificial
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/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ adjective
made by humans rather than occurring naturally
- The room was lit by artificial light.
- She prefers artificial flowers to real ones.
nhân tạo, giả tạo
artificially (adv): in an unnatural way;
artificiality (n): the quality of being man-made or unnatural
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renovation
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/ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/noun
the act of restoring something to a good state of repair
- The building is closed for renovation.
- They finished the home renovation last week.
sự cải tạo, sự nâng cấp
renovate (v): to repair or improve;
renovator (n): a person who renovates;
renovated (adj): repaired or improved
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approval
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/əˈpruːvəl/ noun
the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
- She nodded in approval.
- The project needs government approval.
sự chấp thuận, sự phê duyệt
approve (v): to accept or agree with something;
approving (adj): showing acceptance;
disapproval (n): opposite of approval
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Beneficial
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/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəl/ (adjective)
having a good or helpful effect
- Regular exercise is beneficial to your health.
- This agreement is beneficial for both sides.
có lợi, tốt
benefit (n/v): lợi ích / có lợi
beneficially (adv): một cách có lợi
thường đi với “to/for”
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notable
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/ˈnoʊtəbl/ (adjective)
deserving attention; important or remarkable
- She made a notable contribution to science.
- The event was notable for its large attendance.
đáng chú ý, nổi bật
notably (adv): đặc biệt là
notability (n): sự đáng chú ý
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innovation
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/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ (noun)
a new idea or method
- Innovation drives economic growth.
- The company is known for its product innovations.
sự đổi mới, sáng tạo
innovate (v): đổi mới
innovative (adj): sáng tạo
innovator (n): người đổi mới
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stock market
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/stɒk ˈmɑːrkɪt/ (noun)
a place where shares of companies are bought and sold
- He invested in the stock market.
- The stock market fell sharply today.
thị trường chứng khoán
stock (n): cổ phiếu
market (n): thị trường
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Analysis
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/əˈnæləsɪs/ (noun)
a detailed examination of something
- We need a full analysis of the data.
- His analysis is very clear and logical.
sự phân tích
analyze (v): phân tích
analytical (adj): có tính phân tích
analyst (n): nhà phân tích
số nhiều là analyses /əˈnæləsiːz/
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harsh
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/hɑːrʃ/ (adjective)
unpleasantly severe or cruel
- The desert climate is very harsh.
- The teacher gave a harsh punishment.
khắc nghiệt, gay gắt
harshly (adv): một cách khắc nghiệt
harshness (n): sự khắc nghiệt
có thể mô tả cả “weather” và “criticism”
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endure
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/ɪnˈdjʊər/ (verb)
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
- She had to endure a lot of pain.
- Their friendship has endured for many years.
chịu đựng, kéo dài
endurance (n): sức chịu đựng
enduring (adj): lâu bền
thường dùng trong văn cảnh khó khăn, thử thách
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Brief
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/briːf/ (adjective, noun, verb)
short in time or length; to give information quickly
- She gave a brief speech at the meeting.
- The manager briefed the team before the project started.
ngắn gọn; tóm tắt
briefly (adv): ngắn gọn
briefness (n): sự ngắn gọn
có thể dùng như động từ “brief someone on something”
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Commit
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/kəˈmɪt/ (verb)
to do something (often negative) or to promise strongly
- He committed a serious crime.
- She committed herself to helping the poor.
phạm (lỗi, tội); cam kết
commitment (n): sự cam kết
committed (adj): tận tụy, cam kết
thường đi với “commit to + V-ing”
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fog
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/fɒɡ/ (noun, verb)
thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see
- The fog was so thick we couldn’t drive fast.
- The glass fogged up quickly.
sương mù
foggy (adj): có sương mù
fogged (adj): bị mờ
cũng dùng nghĩa bóng chỉ sự mơ hồ
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distinctive
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/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ (adjective)
having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize
- He has a very distinctive voice.
- The restaurant’s design is distinctive.
đặc biệt, dễ phân biệt
distinct (adj): rõ ràng, khác biệt
distinctively (adv): một cách đặc biệt
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tub
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/tʌb/ (noun)
a large round container for liquids or washing
- She filled the tub with hot water.
- He ate a whole tub of ice cream.
bồn, chậu, hộp
bathtub (n): bồn tắm
tubby (adj): hơi tròn trĩnh (khẩu ngữ)
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trousers
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/ˈtraʊzəz/ (noun, plural)
clothing that covers the legs separately
- He bought a new pair of trousers.
- These trousers are too long for me.
quần dài
thường dùng ở Anh; ở Mỹ thường dùng “pants”
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earnings
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/ˈɜːnɪŋz/ (noun, plural)
the money that a person or company gets for work
- His monthly earnings are quite high.
- Company earnings increased this year.
thu nhập, lợi nhuận
earn (v): kiếm được
earner (n): người kiếm tiền
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shovel
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/ˈʃʌvəl/ (n)
the act of lifting or moving something (like snow, dirt) with a shovel
- He is shoveling snow in front of the house.
- Shoveling the garden takes a lot of energy.
Cái xẻng
shoveler (n): người xúc, người dùng xẻng
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patio
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/ˈpæti.oʊ/ (n)
a paved outdoor area next to a house where people can sit or eat
- We had breakfast on the patio.
- The patio is decorated with plants and lights.
hiên, sân lát gạch (thường nối với nhà)
patios (n, plural): những sân, hiên lát gạch
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rug
/rʌɡ/ (n)
a small carpet that covers part of a floor
1. There is a rug beside the bed.
2. The red rug makes the room look warm.
tấm thảm nhỏ
rugs (n, plural): những tấm thảm nhỏ
khác với “carpet” (trải toàn bộ sàn)
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bulletin boards
/ˈbʊlətɪn bɔːrdz/ (n, plural)
boards on which notices and information are posted
1. The bulletin boards are full of new announcements.
2. Please check the bulletin board for updates.
bảng thông báo
bulletin board (n, singular): bảng thông báo
bulletins (n): bản tin, thông báo
thường thấy ở trường học, công ty, khu dân cư
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floor tiles
/flɔːr taɪlz/ (n, plural)
flat pieces of material used to cover floors
1. The kitchen floor tiles are white.
2. They replaced the broken floor tiles.
gạch lát sàn
floor tile (n, singular): viên gạch lát sàn
tiled (adj): được lát gạch
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cushions
/ˈkʊʃənz/ (n, plural)
soft pads used to sit or lean on
1. There are many cushions on the sofa.
2. She arranged the cushions neatly.
gối tựa, đệm nhỏ
cushion (n, singular): gối tựa, đệm
cushioned (adj): có đệm, mềm
khác với “pillow” (dùng khi ngủ)
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scatter
/ˈskætər/ (v)
spread or thrown in different directions
1. Toys are scattered all over the floor.
2. Papers were scattered by the wind.
rải rác, vương vãi
scattering (n): sự phân tán, sự vương vãi
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curtains
/ˈkɜːrtənz/ (n, plural)
pieces of cloth that cover windows
1. She opened the curtains to let the sunlight in.
2. The blue curtains match the wall color.
rèm cửa
curtain (n, singular): rèm, màn
curtained (adj): có rèm che
có thể dùng cho sân khấu (stage curtain)
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stack
/stæk/ (v)
arranged things in a neat pile
1. Boxes are stacked in the corner.
2. The books were stacked on the table.
xếp chồng lên nhau
stack (n): chồng, đống
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pond
/pɒnd/ (n)
a small area of still water
1. There are fish swimming in the pond.
2. The pond freezes in winter.
ao, hồ nhỏ
ponds (n, plural): các ao, hồ nhỏ
nhỏ hơn “lake” (hồ lớn)
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bed linens
/bed ˈlɪnɪnz/ (n, plural)
sheets and covers used on a bed
1. The hotel changes bed linens every day.
2. Clean bed linens make the room comfortable.
ga trải giường, đồ trải giường
bed linen (n, singular): bộ ga, chăn, gối
linens (n): vải lanh, đồ trải giường
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nightstand
/ˈnaɪtstænd/ (n)
a small table beside a bed
1. There is a lamp on the nightstand.
2. She put her phone on the nightstand before sleeping.
tủ đầu giường, bàn cạnh giường
nightstands (n, plural): các tủ đầu giường
thường có ngăn kéo, dùng để để đèn hoặc vật dụng cá nhân
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pole
/poʊl/ (n)
a long, thin, straight piece of wood or metal, often used to support something
1. The flag is hanging on the pole.
2. He used a pole to push the boat.
cột, cây sào
poles (n, plural): các cột, cây sào
polar (adj): thuộc vùng cực, đối lập
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suspend
/səˈspendɪd/ (V)
hanging or delayed temporarily
1. A lamp is suspended from the ceiling.
2. The class was suspended due to the storm.
treo lơ lửng; bị đình chỉ, tạm hoãn
suspension (n): sự đình chỉ, sự tạm ngưng
suspending (v-ing): đang treo, đang đình chỉ
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mop
/mɑːpt/ (v3, past)
cleaned or wiped a surface using a mop
1. She mopped the kitchen floor this morning.
2. The janitor mopped the hallway after the rain.
lau (sàn nhà) bằng cây lau
mop (v): lau bằng cây lau
mop (n): cây lau nhà
mopping (v-ing): đang lau sàn
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broom
/bruːm/ (n, singular)
brushes with long handles used for sweeping floors
1. The workers are holding brooms.
2. She keeps two brooms behind the door.
cây chổi
broomstick (n): cán chổi
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ladder
/ˈlædərz/ (n, singular)
devices with steps used for climbing up or down
1. He climbed the ladder to fix the light.
2. Two ladders are leaning against the wall.
thang (leo)
step ladder (n): thang gấp, thang xếp nhỏ
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cabinet drawer
/ˈkæbɪnɪt ˈdrɔːər/ (n, singular)
sliding compartments in a cabinet used for storage
1. She keeps documents in the cabinet drawers.
2. The cabinet drawers are made of wood.
ngăn kéo tủ
cabinet (n): tủ, hộc tủ
drawer (n): ngăn kéo
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rope
/roʊps/ (n, plural)
strong thick cords made of fibers, used for tying or pulling
1. The boat is tied with ropes.
2. He pulled the box using a rope.
dây thừng, dây cáp
rope (n, singular): dây thừng
roped (v3/adj): được buộc bằng dây
roping (n): hành động buộc dây
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ventilation
/ˌven.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ (n)
The process of supplying fresh air to a space or removing stale air
1. The room needs better ventilation.
2. Good ventilation keeps the air clean and cool.
sự thông gió, sự lưu thông không khí
ventilate (v): thông gió, làm thoáng khí
ventilated (adj): được thông gió, thoáng khí
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circulate
/ˈsɜː.kjə.leɪt/ (v)
to move around or through something, or to cause something to move around
1. Air circulates through the room.
2. The news quickly circulated among employees.
lưu thông, lan truyền
circulation (n): sự lưu thông, sự lan truyền
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evenly
/ˈiː.vən.li/ (adv)
in equal or regular amounts or spaces
1. Spread the butter evenly on the bread.
2. The teams are evenly matched.
đều, bằng nhau
even (adj): bằng phẳng, đều
evenness (n): sự đồng đều
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seek
/siːk/ (v)
to look for or try to get something
1. She is seeking a new job.
2. We seek advice from experts.
tìm kiếm, theo đuổi
seeker (n): người tìm kiếm (job seeker – người tìm việc)
seeking (adj): đang tìm kiếm
Thường dùng trong ngữ cảnh trang trọng
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prior to
/ˈpraɪ.ər tuː/ (prep)
before a particular time or event
1. You must pay prior to delivery.
2. Please arrive ten minutes prior to the meeting.
trước (thời gian, sự kiện)
Cụm giới từ, thường dùng trong văn viết
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assemble
/əˈsem.bəl/ (v)
to put parts together; to gather people
1. Workers assembled the furniture.
2. The team assembled in the meeting room.
lắp ráp, tụ tập
assembly (n): sự lắp ráp, cuộc họp
assembler (n): người lắp ráp
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exclusive
/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv/ (adj)
limited to only one person or group; not shared with others
1. This club is for exclusive members only.
2. They have an exclusive right to sell this product.
độc quyền, riêng biệt
exclusively (adv): độc quyền, duy nhất
exclusion (n): sự loại trừ
Cụm hay gặp: exclusive rights, exclusive offer
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reluctant
/rɪˈlʌk.tənt/ (adj)
unwilling or hesitant to do something
1. He was reluctant to speak.
2. They are reluctant to change the plan.
miễn cưỡng, không sẵn lòng
reluctantly (adv): miễn cưỡng
reluctance (n): sự miễn cưỡng
Dùng cho thái độ do dự, không muốn làm
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proposal
/prəˈpəʊ.zəl/ (n)
a suggestion or plan put forward for consideration
1. He made a proposal to start a new project.
2. The proposal was accepted by the board.
đề xuất, kế hoạch, lời cầu hôn
propose (v): đề xuất, cầu hôn
proposed (adj): được đề nghị
Dùng trong công việc hoặc chuyện hôn nhân
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accumulation
/əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (n)
the process of collecting or increasing something over time
1. The accumulation of dust can cause allergies.
2. Wealth accumulation takes time.
sự tích lũy, gom góp
accumulate (v): tích lũy
accumulative (adj): mang tính tích lũy
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outlet
/ˈaʊt.let/ (n)
a place where goods are sold; a way for something to flow out
1. There’s a factory outlet near the city.
2. He needs an outlet for his energy.
cửa hàng, lối thoát, ổ cắm điện
power outlet (n): ổ điện
factory outlet (n): cửa hàng giảm giá
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grip
/ɡrɪp/ (v, n)
(v) to hold something firmly (n) a firm hold
1. She gripped his hand tightly.
2. Keep a firm grip on the handle.
nắm chặt, sự cầm chặt
gripping (adj): hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
gripped (adj): bị cuốn hút
Dùng cả nghĩa đen (cầm nắm) và nghĩa bóng (cuốn hút)
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window shutters
/ˈwɪn.dəʊ ˈʃʌt.ərz/ (n, pl)
panels on windows that open and close to block light or wind
1. The window shutters are closed at night.
2. They painted the window shutters blue.
cửa chớp, cửa lá sách
shutter (n): cửa chớp
shut (v): đóng lại
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utensils
/juːˈten.sɪlz/ (n, pl)
tools used for cooking or eating
1. Put the utensils in the drawer.
2. We bought new kitchen utensils.
dụng cụ (nhà bếp, ăn uống)
utensil (số ít): dụng cụ
cooking utensils: đồ nấu ăn
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lice
/laɪs/ (n, pl)
small insects that live on the skin or hair of people or animals
1. The child’s hair was full of lice.
2. Lice spread easily in crowded places.
con chí, con rận
louse (n, số ít): con chí
head lice: chí trên đầu
Số nhiều bất quy tắc của louse
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barracks
/ˈbær.əks/ (n, pl)
buildings where soldiers live
1. The soldiers returned to their barracks.
2. The barracks are near the base.
doanh trại, trại lính
barrack (v): la ó, huýt sáo chế giễu (ít dùng)
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inhabitant
/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/ (n)
a person or animal that lives in a place
1. The city’s inhabitants are very friendly.
2. The island has few inhabitants.
cư dân, người sinh sống
inhabit (v): cư trú
inhabited (adj): có người ở
inhabitable (adj): có thể ở được
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blister
/ˈblɪs.tər/ (n, v)
(n) a small bubble on the skin caused by heat or rubbing (v) to form blisters
1. He got a blister from wearing tight shoes.
2. The paint blistered in the sun.
vết phồng rộp, làm phồng rộp
blistering (adj): cực kỳ nóng, dữ dội
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dozen
/ˈdʌz.ən/ (n)
a group of twelve
1. She bought a dozen eggs.
2. There were dozens of people at the party.
tá (12 cái), hàng tá
dozens of (idiom): hàng chục, rất nhiều
Cụm phổ biến: a dozen, half a dozen, dozens of
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farewell
/ˌfeəˈwel/ (n, adj)
(n) an act of saying goodbye (adj) done when leaving
1. We had a farewell party for her.
2.
lời tạm biệt, chia tay
farewell party: tiệc chia tay
bid farewell (v): nói lời tạm biệt
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committee
/kəˈmɪt.i/ (n)
a group of people chosen to make decisions or plan something
1. The committee meets every Monday.
2. A new committee was formed to review the plan.
ủy ban, ban tổ chức
committee member (n): thành viên ủy ban
subcommittee (n): tiểu ban
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evaluate
/ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/ (v)
to judge or calculate the value or quality of something
1. The teacher will evaluate your performance.
2. We need to evaluate the results carefully.
đánh giá, ước lượng
evaluation (n): sự đánh giá
evaluative (adj): có tính đánh giá
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reimbursement
/ˌriː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ (n)
the act of paying back money spent or lost
1. Please submit your receipts for reimbursement.
2. Employees will receive full reimbursement for travel costs.
sự hoàn trả, bồi hoàn (tiền)
reimburse (v): hoàn tiền, bồi hoàn
reimbursable (adj): có thể được hoàn lại
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fragrance
/ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/ (n)
a pleasant or sweet smell = perfume
1. The fragrance of flowers filled the room.
2. She wears a light fragrance every day.
hương thơm, mùi thơm
fragrant (adj): thơm ngát
fragrantly (adv): một cách thơm ngát
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extensive
/ɪkˈsten.sɪv/ (adj)
covering a large area or having a wide range
1. The storm caused extensive damage.
2. She has extensive knowledge of languages.
rộng rãi, bao quát
extensively (adv): một cách rộng rãi
extension (n): sự mở rộng
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optimistic
/ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ (adj)
hoping or believing that good things will happen
1. He is optimistic about the future.
2. We should stay optimistic despite the difficulties.
lạc quan
optimism (n): sự lạc quan
optimist (n): người lạc quan
optimistically (adv): một cách lạc quan
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grains
/ɡreɪn/ (n)
the small hard seeds of plants like wheat or rice
1. A grain of rice fell on the floor.
2. The farmer grows different kinds of grain.
ngũ cốc
grainy (adj): có hạt nhỏ, sần
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durable
/ˈdʒʊə.rə.bəl/ (adj)
able to last for a long time without damage
1. This material is very durable.
2. They make durable furniture.
bền, lâu bền
durability (n): độ bền
durably (adv): một cách bền bỉ
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resolute
/ˈrez.ə.luːt/ (adj)
determined and unwavering
1. She remained resolute in her decision.
2. He is a resolute leader.
kiên quyết, cứng rắn
resolution (n): sự kiên định, nghị quyết
resolutely (adv): một cách kiên quyết
Gốc từ resolve (quyết tâm, giải quyết)
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substantial
/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/ (adj)
large in amount, size, or importance
1. They made a substantial profit.
2. She received a substantial gift.
đáng kể, to lớn, quan trọng
substantially (adv): phần lớn, đáng kể
substance (n): chất, vật chất
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completion
/kəmˈpliː.ʃən/ (n)
the act of finishing something
1. The project is near completion.
2. We celebrated the completion of the building.
sự hoàn thành
complete (v, adj): hoàn thành, đầy đủ
completely (adv): hoàn toàn
completeness (n): tính trọn vẹn
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persist
/pəˈsɪst/ (v)
to continue doing something despite difficulties; to last for a long time
1. She persisted in her studies despite the problems.
2. The pain persists even after taking medicine.
kiên trì, tiếp tục tồn tại
persistence (n): sự kiên trì, bền bỉ
persistent (adj): kiên định, dai dẳng
persistently (adv): một cách kiên trì
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instincts
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/ (n, pl)
natural feelings or reactions, not based on thought
1. Animals have strong survival instincts.
2. Trust your instincts when making decisions.
bản năng
instinct (số ít): bản năng
instinctive (adj): theo bản năng
instinctively (adv): một cách bản năng
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productivity
/ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (n)
the rate at which goods are produced or work is done
1. The new system increased productivity.
2. Good rest improves productivity.
năng suất, hiệu suất
productive (adj): năng suất
productively (adv): hiệu quả
productiveness (n): tính năng suất
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fireplace
/ˈfaɪə.pleɪs/ (n)
an open space in a wall for making a fire
1. We sat near the fireplace to stay warm.
2. There’s a big fireplace in the living room.
lò sưởi
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intersection
/ˌɪn.təˈsek.ʃən/ (n)
a place where two or more roads meet or cross
1. Turn left at the next intersection.
2. The accident happened at the intersection.
ngã tư, giao lộ
intersect (v): giao nhau, cắt nhau
intersecting (adj): giao nhau
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maintenance
/ˈmeɪn.tə.nəns/ (n)
the work needed to keep something in good condition
1. Regular maintenance keeps machines running well.
2. The elevator is under maintenance.
sự bảo trì, duy trì
maintain (v): bảo trì, duy trì
maintained (adj): được bảo dưỡng
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cucumber
/ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/ (n)
a long green vegetable with watery flesh
1. She made a salad with cucumbers and tomatoes.
2. Cucumbers are cool and refreshing.
dưa chuột, dưa leo
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treadmills
/ˈtred.mɪlz/ (n, pl)
machines for walking or running in one place
1. He runs on the treadmill every morning.
2. The gym has ten new treadmills.
máy chạy bộ
treadmill (số ít): máy chạy bộ
on the treadmill (idiom): công việc nhàm chán, lặp lại
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prescription
/prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ (noun)
a written order from a doctor for medicine
1. The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.
2. You need a prescription to buy this drug.
đơn thuốc
prescribe (v): kê đơn, ra toa
prescriptive (adj): theo quy định, mang tính hướng dẫn
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sculptures
/ˈskʌlp.tʃərz/ (noun – plural)
three-dimensional works of art made by shaping materials
1. The museum has many beautiful sculptures.
2. They make sculptures from wood and stone.
những bức tượng điêu khắc
sculpture (n): tác phẩm điêu khắc (dạng số ít)
sculpt (v): điêu khắc, tạo hình
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demonstration
/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ (noun)
an act of showing or explaining how something works
1. The teacher gave a demonstration of the experiment.
2. There was a large demonstration in the city.
sự trình diễn, cuộc biểu tình (tùy ngữ cảnh)
demonstrate (v): chứng minh, biểu diễn
demonstrative (adj): có tính minh họa
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cartridge
/ˈkɑː.trɪdʒ/ (noun)
a container that holds ink, gas, or bullets
1. The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
2. He replaced the empty cartridge with a new one.
hộp mực, ống đạn
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handout
/ˈhænd.aʊt/ (noun)
printed materials given to students or an audience
1. The teacher gave handouts to the class.
2. Please take one of the handouts at the door.
tài liệu phát tay, bản in phát cho người nghe
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authorize
/ˈɔː.θə.raɪz/ (verb)
to give official permission or approval for something
1. The manager authorized the payment.
2. Only the director can authorize this action.
cho phép, ủy quyền
authorization (n): sự cho phép, giấy phép
authorized (adj): được ủy quyền
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tenant
/ˈten.ənt/ (noun)
a person who rents or occupies a building or land
1. The tenant pays rent every month.
2. All tenants must follow the building rules.
người thuê nhà, người thuê đất
tenancy (n): thời gian thuê, quyền thuê
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corridor
/ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr/ (noun)
a long passage inside a building with doors on both sides
1. The office is at the end of the corridor.
2. Students are walking down the corridor.
hành lang
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prototype
/ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/ (noun)
the first model of something, from which others are developed
1. They built a prototype of the new phone.
2. The car is still in the prototype stage.
nguyên mẫu, bản mẫu thử
prototypical (adj): mang tính nguyên mẫu
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scarf
/skɑːf/ (noun)
a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head
1. She wore a red scarf.
2. He gave her a silk scarf.
khăn choàng cổ, khăn quàng
scarves (plural): những chiếc khăn
scarflike (adj): giống khăn
Danh từ có dạng số nhiều bất quy tắc: scarves
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mayor
/meə(r)/ (noun)
the elected head of a city or town
1. The mayor gave a speech at the event.
2. The city elected a new mayor.
thị trưởng
mayoral (adj): thuộc về thị trưởng
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incentive
/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/ (noun)
something that motivates or encourages a person to act
1. The company offers bonuses as an incentive.
2. Money is a strong incentive to work hard.
động lực, khích lệ, ưu đãi
incentivize (v): khuyến khích, tạo động lực
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contractor
/kənˈtræk.tər/ (noun)
a person or company hired to do work or provide services
1. The contractor built our new office.
2. We hired a contractor to repair the roof.
nhà thầu, người nhận thầu
subcontractor (n): nhà thầu phụ
contract (n/v): hợp đồng / ký hợp đồng
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dispute
/dɪˈspjuːt/ (noun, verb)
(n) a disagreement or argument; (v) to argue or disagree
1. We always dispute about normal things.
2. He disputed the final decision.
tranh chấp, bất đồng
disputable (adj): có thể tranh cãi
disputed (adj): bị tranh chấp
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complimentary
/ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/ (adj)
given for free; expressing praise
1. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast.
2. She was very complimentary about your work.
miễn phí; khen ngợi
compliment (n/v): lời khen / khen ngợi
complimentarily (adv): một cách miễn phí hoặc khen ngợi
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stages
/steɪ.dʒɪz/ (noun – plural)
steps or phases in a process
1. The project has three stages.
2. He is in the final stage of training.
các giai đoạn, bước
stage (n – singular): giai đoạn, sân khấu
staged (adj): được dàn dựng
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component
/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/ (noun)
a part or element of something larger
1. The engine has many small components.
2. Each component is important for the system.
thành phần, bộ phận
componential (adj): thuộc thành phần
components (plural): các bộ phận
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participate
/pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ (verb)
to take part in an activity or event
1. Many students participate in the competition.
2. He didn’t participate in the meeting.
tham gia
participant (n): người tham gia
participation (n): sự tham gia
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preference
/ˈpref.ər.əns/ (noun)
a greater liking for one thing over another
1. Do you have a preference for coffee or tea?
2. He showed a preference for quiet places.
sự ưa thích, ưu tiên
prefer (v): thích hơn
preferable (adj): tốt hơn, đáng ưa hơn
preferably (adv): tốt hơn là
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attempt
/əˈtempt/ (verb, noun)
to try to do something (often difficult)
1. She attempted to climb the mountain.
2. His first attempt failed.
cố gắng, nỗ lực
attempted (adj): được cố gắng, nỗ lực
attempting (v-ing): đang cố gắng
Thường đi với to V: attempt to do sth
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faculty
/ˈfæk.əl.ti/ (noun)
a natural ability
He has a great faculty for learning languages.
faculties (plural): các khoa hoặc các năng lực tự nhiên
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fountain
/ˈfaʊn.tɪn/ (noun)
a structure that sends water up into the air
1. The park has a beautiful fountain.
2. They threw coins into the fountain.
đài phun nước
fountain pen (n): bút máy
drinking fountain (n): vòi nước uống công cộng
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determination
/dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (noun)
firmness of purpose; the act of deciding something
1. She showed great determination to succeed.
2. His determination impressed everyone.
sự quyết tâm, kiên định
determine (v): xác định, quyết định
determined (adj): kiên quyết, quyết tâm
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convection oven
/kənˈvek.ʃən ˈʌv.ən/ (noun)
an oven that uses a fan to circulate hot air evenly
1. A convection oven cooks food faster.
2. I baked cookies in the convection oven.
lò nướng đối lưu
oven (n): lò nướng
convection (n): sự đối lưu
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oppose
/əˈpəʊz/ (v)
to disagree with or fight against something
(1) She opposes the new law.
(2) Many people opposed the idea.
phản đối, chống lại
opposition (n): sự phản đối
opponent (n): đối thủ, người phản đối
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reinforce
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/ (v)
to make something stronger or more effective
(1) The teacher reinforced the lesson with examples.
(2) We need to reinforce the bridge.
củng cố, tăng cường
reinforcement (n): sự củng cố, tăng cường
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comply
/kəmˈplaɪ/ (v)
to act according to rules or requests
(1) Employees must comply with company rules.
(2) He failed to comply with the order.
tuân thủ, làm theo
compliance (n): sự tuân thủ
compliant (adj): tuân thủ, phục tùng
Ta có cấu trúc từ "comply with something" là tuân thủ cái gì đó.
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interfere
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)/ (v)
to get involved in something that is not your business
(1) Don’t interfere in other people’s lives.
(2) The noise interfered with my sleep.
can thiệp, xen vào
interference (n): sự can thiệp
thường dùng với “interfere with/in”
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occupy
/ˈɒkjupaɪ/ (v)
to fill, use, or control a space or time
(1) She occupies a small office.
(2) The soldiers occupied the town.
chiếm, giữ, cư trú
occupation (n): nghề nghiệp / sự chiếm đóng
occupant (n): người cư trú
dùng cả cho “nghề nghiệp” hoặc “chiếm đóng”
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carry
/ˈkæri/ (v)
1️⃣ to hold and take something from one place to another 2️⃣ (in business) to have goods available for sale
(1) He carried a box into the room.
(2) This store carries many international brands.
1️⃣ mang, chở 2️⃣ bày bán, có bán (hàng hóa)
carrier (n): người/vật vận chuyển
carriage (n): toa xe, sự chở hàngbày bán (nghĩa phổ biến nhất là "mang, vác", tuy nhiên còn nghĩa khác là "bày bán”)
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complement
/ˈkɒmplɪment/ (v, n)
(v) to make something better by adding to it (n) something that completes another
(1) The red wine complements the meat perfectly.
(2) Her shoes are a perfect complement to her dress.
bổ sung, hoàn thiện
complementary (adj): bổ sung cho nhau
đừng nhầm với “compliment” (lời khen)
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semi-finalist
/ˌsem.iˈfaɪ.nə.lɪst/ (n)
a person or team that reaches the semi-final in a competition
(1) The team became a semi-finalist in the tournament.
(2) She was proud to be a semi-finalist.
thí sinh/đội vào vòng bán kết
semi-final (n): vòng bán kết
từ ghép: semi- = “nửa” hoặc “một phần”
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reflect
/rɪˈflekt/ (v)
to show or express something; to throw back light or sound
(1) The mirror reflects light.
(2) His words reflect his true feelings.
phản chiếu, phản ánh
reflection (n): sự phản chiếu / sự suy ngẫm
reflective (adj): phản chiếu / trầm tư
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refrain
/rɪˈfreɪn/ (v)
to stop yourself from doing something
(1) Please refrain from smoking here.
(2) He refrained from making any comments.
kiềm chế, tránh làm gì
refrain (n): điệp khúc (trong bài hát)
thường dùng trong ngôn ngữ trang trọng, lịch sự
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anticipate
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ (v)
to expect or look forward to something
(1) We anticipate a rise in sales next month.
(2) She didn’t anticipate such a quick reply.
dự đoán, mong đợi
anticipation (n): sự dự đoán, mong chờ
anticipated (adj): được dự đoán
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defer
/dɪˈfɜː(r)/ (v)
to delay or postpone something
(1) The meeting was deferred until next week.
(2) We decided to defer payment.
hoãn lại, trì hoãn
deferment / deferral (n): sự hoãn lại
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dedicate
/ˈdedɪkeɪt/ (v)
to give time or effort to a purpose or person
(1) He dedicated his life to science.
(2) This book is dedicated to my parents.
cống hiến, dành cho
dedication (n): sự cống hiến
dedicated (adj): tận tâm, tận tụy
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consult
/kənˈsʌlt/ (v)
to seek advice or information from someone
(1) You should consult your doctor.
(2) We consulted an expert before making the decision.
tham khảo ý kiến, hỏi ý kiến
consultation (n): sự tham khảo, tư vấn
consultant (n): chuyên gia tư vấn
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strip
/strɪp/ (v, n)
(v) to remove covering or clothing (n) a long, narrow piece of something
(1) He stripped the old paint off the wall.
(2) Cut the cloth into thin strips.
lột bỏ, tháo bỏ / dải, mảnh
stripped (adj): bị lột / trơ trụi
stripper (n): máy tẩy sơn, vũ công thoát y (ngữ cảnh khác)
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appropriate
/əˈprəʊpriət/ (adj, v)
(adj) suitable or right for a situation (v) to take or use something without permission
(1) This movie is not appropriate for children.
(2) He was accused of appropriating company funds.
(adj) thích hợp (v) chiếm dụng, dùng trái phép
appropriately (adv): một cách thích hợp
appropriation (n): sự chiếm dụng / sự cấp kinh phí
nghĩa động từ mang sắc thái tiêu cực
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Avenue
/ˈævənjuː/ (n)
a wide street; a way of achieving something
(1) Their office is on Park Avenue.
(2) We are exploring new avenues for growth.
đại lộ / hướng, cách thức
có nghĩa bóng: “avenue for = cách để đạt được điều gì”
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Fragile
/ˈfrædʒaɪl/ (adj)
easily broken or damaged
(1) The package is very fragile.
(2) Be careful with that glass—it’s fragile!
dễ vỡ, mong manh
fragility (n): sự mong manh, dễ vỡ
fragilely (adv): một cách mong manh
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brochure
/ˈbrəʊʃə(r)/ (n)
a small book or magazine with information or ads
(1) The travel brochure includes many photos.
(2) Please take a brochure for more details.
tờ giới thiệu, tờ rơi quảng cáo
thường dùng trong du lịch, quảng cáo, sự kiện
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monitor
/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/ (v, n)
(v) to watch or check something regularly (n) a screen or device for watching
(1) The teacher monitors students during exams.
(2) He bought a new computer monitor.
(v) giám sát (n) màn hình, thiết bị giám sát
monitoring (n): sự giám sát
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sausage
/ˈsɒsɪdʒ/ (n)
a food made of ground meat in a tube shape
(1) They had eggs and sausages for breakfast.
(2) I don’t eat pork sausages.
xúc xích
sausages (pl): các loại xúc xích
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