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Để giao tiếp tiếng Anh tốt, bạn nhất định cần có vốn từ vựng đa dạng và phong phú. Tuy nhiên, việc nâng cao vốn từ không thể đạt được trong một sớm một chiều mà đòi hỏi bạn phải kiên trì học và bổ sung từ vựng mỗi ngày.
Tài liệu gồm 3000 từ vựng tiếng Anh thông dụng nhất. Điểm khác biệt so với các tài liệu khác là phần định nghĩa (definition) được trích từ các nguồn uy tín như Cambridge Dictionary, hoàn toàn bằng tiếng Anh, kèm theo ví dụ cụ thể giúp bạn hiểu đúng ngữ cảnh sử dụng. Hy vọng tài liệu được đầu tư nhiều công sức này sẽ hữu ích cho bạn.
Tại sao cần học 3000 từ vựng tiếng Anh thông dụng?
Cơ sở giao tiếp:
3000 từ vựng thông dụng chiếm phần lớn các từ xuất hiện trong giao tiếp hằng ngày. Đây là những từ thường gặp trong hội thoại, đọc báo, xem truyền hình và nghe radio. Nắm vững chúng giúp bạn hiểu và phản hồi nhanh, chính xác trong các tình huống thực tế.
Đọc hiểu và nghe hiểu:
Khi sở hữu 3000 từ vựng cơ bản, bạn có thể hiểu phần lớn nội dung của các bài viết và cuộc hội thoại thông thường. Điều này giúp cải thiện đáng kể kỹ năng đọc và nghe, đồng thời dễ dàng tiếp cận các tài liệu học thuật và truyền thông bằng tiếng Anh.
Nền tảng vững chắc:
Việc học 3000 từ vựng thông dụng tạo nền tảng vững chắc để bạn tiếp tục học nâng cao. Khi đã có vốn từ cơ bản, bạn sẽ dễ dàng suy đoán nghĩa và hiểu ngữ cảnh của từ mới.
Lợi ích trong học tập và công việc:
Trong môi trường học tập và làm việc, tiếng Anh là kỹ năng quan trọng. Nắm vững từ vựng thông dụng giúp bạn tiếp thu kiến thức nhanh hơn, theo kịp bài học và giao tiếp hiệu quả trong công việc, đặc biệt trong môi trường quốc tế.
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| NO | TỪ VỰNG | NGHĨA | TỪ LOẠI | ĐỊNH NGHĨA |
| 1501 | investigation | sự điều tra, nghiên cứu | n | *the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth 1. The bank conducted its own internal investigation into the robbery. 2.A lengthy police investigation failed to produce any evidence on which the suspect could be convicted. (in ̧vesti ́geiʃən) |
| 1502 | investment | sự đầu tư, vốn đầu tư | n | *the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this 1. The government wanted an inflow of foreign investment. 2. Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments. (in'vestmənt) |
| 1503 | invitation | lời mời, sự mời | n | *the act of inviting someone to go to an event: *an action that causes or encourages something to happen: 1. I'm happy to accept your invitation. 2. Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars. (,invi'teiʃn) |
| 1504 | involvement | sự gồm, sự bao hàm; sự để, dồn hết tâm trí vào | n | *the act or process of taking part in something: 1. The team's continued involvement in the competition is uncertain. 2. Being on the committee is one involvement I could do without. (in'vɔlvmənt) |
| 1505 | island | hòn đảo | n | *a piece of land completely surrounded by water 1. These remote islands are inhabited only by birds and small animals. 2. We stayed on one of the lesser-known Greek islands. (́ailənd) |
| 1506 | item | tin tức; khoả(n)., mó(n).., tiết mục | n | *something that is part of a list or group of things: *a piece of news on television or radio, or in a newspaper 1. The restaurant has a long menu of about 50 items. 2. There's an interesting item on the back page. (aitəm) |
| 1507 | jacket | áo vét | n | *a short coat: 1. I felt a bit chilly so I put on a jacket. 2. He draped his jacket over the back of the chair and sat down to eat. (dʤækit) |
| 1508 | jam | mứt, sự mắc kẹt, sự kẹt (máy...) | n | *a sweet, soft food made by cooking fruit with sugar to preserve it. It is eaten on bread: *something that is stuck in a machine, or that prevents the parts of a machine from moving: 1. She won first prize for her raspberry jam at the Mitchell county fair. 2. She fed the documents into the machine making sure that there were no paper jams. (dʒæm) |
| 1509 | jeans | quần bò, quần zin | n | *trousers made of denim (= strong blue cotton cloth) that are worn informally: 1. I pulled on my jeans and ran downstairs. 2. I must have put on a lot of weight over Christmas because I can only just squeeze into my jeans. (dЗeins) |
| 1510 | jelly | thạch | n | *a sweet soft food made by cooking fruit with sugar to preserve it. It is smooth, without any pieces of fruit in it. Jelly is eaten on bread 1. Leave the jelly in the fridge to set. 2. I was shaking like a jelly before my exam. (́dʒeli) |
| 1511 | jewellery | nữ trang, kim hoàn | n | *decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals, such as gold and silver, and precious stones: 1. The jewellery showed exquisite craftsmanship. 2. They stole jewellery valued at £50 000. (dʤu:əlri) |
| 1512 | journalist | nhà báo | n | *a person who writes news stories or articles for a newspaper or magazine or broadcasts them on radio or television 1. The journalist asked the minister how he viewed recent events. 2. The journalist took notes throughout the interview. (́dʒə:nəlist) |
| 1513 | journey | cuộc hành trình (đường bộ); quãng đường, chặng đường đi | n | *the act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle 1. She gave the children some sweets to chew on during the long car journey. 2. The journey was quite quick because the road was clear . (dʤə:ni) |
| 1514 | judgement | sự xét xử | n | *the ability to form valuable opinions and make good decisions *a decision or opinion about someone or something that you form after thinking carefully: 1. Trust your own judgment and don't be guided by what anyone else thinks. 2. I have absolute faith in her judgment. (dʤʌdʤmənt) |
| 1515 | juice | nước ép (rau, củ, quả) | n | *the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables 1. Fresh orange juice should be refrigerated after opening and drunk within three days. 2. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. (ʤu:s) |
| 1516 | justice | sự công bằng | n | *fairness in the way people are dealt with: 1. That photo doesn't really do justice to her good looks. 2. The final score doesn't do justice to our team's performance. (dʤʌstis) |
| 1517 | keyboard | bàn phím | n | *the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work : *an electronic musical instrument similar to a piano: 1. Switch off the computer and unplug the keyboard. 2. He briefly played keyboards with rock-and-roller John Mellencamp. (ki:bɔ:d) |
| 1518 | kid | con dê non | n | *a child: 1.She knows the name of every kid in the school. 2. He was the eldest of four kids. (kid) |
| 1519 | kilometre | Kilômet | n | *a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 metres 1. He walks two kilometres to work every morning. 2. They were going at about 60 kilometres an hour when their car hit the tree. (́kilə ̧mi:tə) |
| 1520 | kindness | sự tử tế, lòng tốt | n | *the quality of being kind: 1. I would like to express my thanks for your kindness. 2. Don't be fooled by his kindness and sensitivity - it's just a front. (kaindnis) |
| 1521 | knee | đầu gối | n | *the middle joint of the leg that allows the leg to bend: *the part of a piece of clothing that covers the knee: 1. He bounced the baby on his knee. 2. Make sure you bend your knees when you're picking up heavy objects. (ni:) |
| 1522 | knife | con dao | n | *a tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon 1. You really need a knife with a serrated edge for cutting bread. 2. In the car the police found guns, knives and other lethal weapons . (naif) |
| 1523 | knitting | việc đan; hàng dệt kim | n | *the activity of knitting something, or a thing that is being knitted: 1. I'm hopeless at knitting. 2. She takes her knitting with her everywhere. (́nitiη) |
| 1524 | knot | cái nơ; điểm nút, điểm trung tâm | n | *a join made by tying together the ends of a piece or pieces of string, rope, cloth, etc.: 1. She tied the ribbon tightly in a knot. 2. I can't untie the knot - it's too tight. (nɔt) |
| 1525 | knowledge | sự hiểu biết, tri thức | n | *understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either known by one person or by people generally 1. Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive. 2. He has a limited knowledge of French. (nɒliʤ) |
| 1526 | laboratory, lab | phòng thí nghiệm | n | *a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced 1. Anti-vivisectionists last night freed a number of animals from a laboratory. 2. We have very high safety standards in this laboratory. (ˈlæbrəˌtɔri) |
| 1527 | labour | lao động; công việc | n | *practical work, especially when it involves hard physical effort: *workers, especially people who do practical work with their hands 1. Farming has been mechanized, reducing the need for labour. 2. The older generation were bent double from decades of labour in the fields. (leibз) |
| 1528 | lake | hồ | n | *a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected to the sea except by rivers or streams 1. She dived into the still water of the lake. 2. The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the lake. (leik) |
| 1529 | lamp | đèn | n | *a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something 1. They gave us a sunray lamp. 2. A gap between the curtains admitted the faint glimmer of a street lamp. (læmp) |
| 1530 | landscape | phong cảnh | n | *a large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance 1. The landscape is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers. 2. The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around. (lændskeip) |
| 1531 | lane | đường nhỏ (làng, hẻm phố) | n | *a narrow road in the countryside or in a town *a special strip of a road, sports track, or swimming pool that is used to keep vehicles or competitors separate 1. Turn left where the lane meets the main road. 2. The cottage is situated in the middle of a wood at the end of a narrow potholed lane. (lein) |
| 1532 | language | ngôn ngữ | n | *a system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar 1. She does research into how children acquire language. 2. This type of parent-child interaction is associated with language learning in infancy. (ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ) |
| 1533 | law | luật | n | *a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves *the system of rules of a particular country, group, or area of activity 1. The laws governing the possession of firearms are being reviewed. 2. The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law. (lo:) |
| 1534 | lawyer | luật sư | n | *someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court: 1. She's hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases. 2. Our lawyer thinks that we have a very good case. (ˈlɔyər , ˈlɔɪər) |
| 1535 | layer | lớp | n | *a level of material, such as a type of rock or gas, that is different from the material above or below it, or a thin sheet of a substance 1. Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat that provides them with better insulation than men. 2. The eruption had covered the town with a fine layer of ash. (leiə) |
| 1536 | leader | người lãnh đạo, lãnh tụ | n | *a person in control of a group, country, or situation *someone or something that is winning during a race or other situation where people are competing 1. He was a good strong leader, she said, who deserved his party's unreserved support. 2. He's fallen two laps behind the leaders. (́li:də) |
| 1537 | leaf | lá cây, lá (vàng...) | n | *one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem or branch 1. The leaves on the trees have started to turn a rich coppery colour. 2. Rubbing a dock leaf on nettle stings helps to relieve the pain. (li:f) |
| 1538 | league | liên minh, liên hoàn | n | *a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other 1. Cambridge United are lying third in the league. 2. New teams won't be admitted to the league if their stadiums don't pass muster. (li:g) |
| 1539 | leather | da thuộc | n | *animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc. 1. The car's interior is very impressive - wonderful leather seats and a wooden dashboard. 2. Have you seen Chrissie's new leather jacket? It's majorly cool. (leðə) |
| 1540 | lecture | bài diễn thuyết, bài thuyết trình, bài nói chuyện | n | *a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students 1. We went to a lecture on Italian art. 2. Who's giving the lecture this afternoon? (lekt∫ə(r)) |
| 1541 | lemon | quả chanh | n | *an oval fruit that has a thick, yellow skin and sour juice, or the small tree on which this fruit grows 1. A margarita is made with tequila, an orange liqueur and lime or lemon juice. 2. The dessert was decorated with strips of lemon peel. (́lemən) |
| 1542 | length | chiều dài, độ dài | n | *the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side *the amount of writing in a book or document: 1. The length of the bay is approximately 200 miles. 2. He's written books of various lengths on the subject. (leɳθ) |
| 1543 | library | thư viện | n | *a building, room, or organization that has a collection of books, documents, music, and sometimes things such as tools or artwork, for people to borrow, usually without payment 1. Some libraries were lending MP3 players to students. 2. She set up a toy library for local parents and toddlers. (laibrəri) |
| 1544 | licence | bằng, chứng chỉ, bằng cử nhân; sự cho phép | n | *an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something, usually after you have paid money and/or taken a test 1. I've always had a clean driving licence. 2. They're coming down heavily on people for not paying their licence fees. (ˈlaɪsəns) |
| 1545 | lid | nắp, vung (xoong, nồi..); mi mắt (eyelid) | n | *a cover on a container, that can be lifted up or removed: 1. The lid of the coffin had been nailed down. 2. I can't get the lid off this jar. (lid) |
| 1546 | lip | môi | n | *one of the two soft parts that form the upper and lower edges of the mouth 1. Her lower lip trembled as if she was about to cry. 2. She took a bite of doughnut and licked her lips. (lip) |
| 1547 | literature | văn chương, văn học | n | *written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value 1. He's very knowledgeable about German literature. 2. I had a brilliant English teacher who fired me with enthusiasm for literature at an early age. (ˈlɪtərətʃər) |
| 1548 | litre | lít | n | *a unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or a gas, equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres 1. We'll need a litre of gloss paint to cover the woodwork. 2. Add a scant half litre of milk to the mixture and stir well. (́li:tə) |
| 1549 | loan | sự vay mượn | n | *an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing 1. I had to take out a bank loan to start my own business. 2. How much interest are you paying on the loan? (ləʊn) |
| 1550 | location | vị trí, sự định vị | n | *a place or position *a place away from a studio where all or part of a film or a television show is recorded 1. The hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the lake. 2. A map showing the location of the property will be sent to you. (louk ́eiʃən) |
| 1551 | logic | lô gic | n | *a particular way of thinking, especially one that is reasonable and based on good judgment 1. I can't fault you on your logic. 2. Her logic is utterly incontrovertible. (lɔdʤik) |
| 1552 | lord | Chúa, vua | n | *a man who has a lot of power in a particular area of activity 1. Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord. 2. He is the younger son of a lord. (lɔrd) |
| 1553 | lorry | xe tải | n | *a truck 1. The lorry chugged up the hill. 2. The accident was clearly the lorry driver's fault. (́lɔ:ri) |
| 1554 | loss | sự mất, sự thua | n | *the fact that you no longer have something or have less of something *a disadvantage caused by someone leaving or by something being taken away 1. Many parents feel a sense of loss when their children leave home 2. It would be a great loss to the department if you left. (lɔs , lɒs) |
| 1555 | luggage | hành lý | n | *the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling 1. He decamped from the hotel with someone else's luggage. 2. I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station. (lʌgiʤ) |
| 1556 | lump | cục, tảng, miếng; cái bướu | n | *a piece of a solid substance, usually with no particular shape 1. My clay pot ended up as just a shapeless lump. 2. He had a lump on his head the size of an egg. (lΛmp) |
| 1557 | lung | phổi | n | *either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe 1. There's a high correlation between smoking and lung cancer. 2. The knife went through his ribs and punctured his lung. (lʌη) |
| 1558 | machine | máy, máy móc | n | *a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work 1. Doctors kept him alive on a life-support machine. 2. There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks (mə'ʃi:n) |
| 1559 | machinery | máy móc, thiết bị | n | *a group of large machines or the parts of a machine that make it work 1. The tunnel was dug with the aid of heavy machinery. 2. The machinery company was a front operation for arms smuggling. (mə'ʃi:nəri) |
| 1560 | magazine | tạp chí | n | *a type of thin book with large pages and a paper cover that contains articles and photographs and is published every week or month 1. I bought a magazine to amuse myself while I was on the train. 2. She buys all the latest fashion magazines. (,mægə'zi:n) |
| 1561 | majority | phần lớn, đa số, ưu thế | n | *the larger number or part of something 1. The majority of the employees have university degrees. 2. A large majority of people approve of the death sentence. (mə'dʒɔriti) |
| 1562 | make-up | đồ hóa trang, son phấn | n | *coloured substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance 1. I put on a little eye make-up. 2. She wears a lot of make-up. (́meik ̧ʌp) |
| 1563 | mall | búa | n | *a large, usually covered, shopping area where cars are not allowed 1. There's an air of antiseptic cleanliness about the new town centre, with its covered shopping mall and perfect flower displays. 2. This mall is a shopper's paradise. (mɔ:l) |
| 1564 | management | sự quản lý, sự trông nom, sự điều khiển | n | *the control and organization of something 1. The company has suffered from several years of bad management. 2. There is a need for stricter financial management. (mænidʒmənt) |
| 1565 | manager | người quản lý, giám đốc | n | *the person who is responsible for managing an organization *The manager of a singer, actor, or other performer is a person whose job is to arrange the business part of their work 1. She marched into the office and demanded to speak to the manager. 2. Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager. (ˈmænɪdʒər) |
| 1566 | manner | cách, lối, kiểu; dáng, vẻ, thái độ | n | *the way in which something is done *the usual way in which you behave towards other people, or the way you behave on a particular occasion 1. He tackled the problem in a typically haphazard manner. 2. He gets on with things in his own peculiar manner. (mænз) |
| 1567 | manufacturer | người chế tạo, người sản xuất | n | *a company that produces goods in large numbers 1. Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars. 2. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. (̧mæni ́fæktʃərə) |
| 1568 | manufacturing | sự sản xuất, sự chế tạo | n | *the business of producing goods in large numbers 1. car manufacturing 2. the manufacturing of military equipment (̧mænju ́fæktʃəriη) |
| 1569 | marketing | ma-kết-tinh | n | *a job that involves encouraging people to buy a product or service 1. Obviously as sales manager he'll be very involved in the promotion and marketing of the product. 2. We need to decide soon what marketing strategy we should pursue for these new products. (mα:kitiη) |
| 1570 | marriage | sự cưới xin, sự kết hôn, lễ cưới | n | *a legally accepted relationship between two people in which they live together, or the official ceremony that results in this 1. They had a long and happy marriage. 2. She went to live in another state after the break-up of her marriage. (ˈmærɪdʒ) |
| 1571 | master | chủ, chủ nhân, thầy giáo, thạc sĩ | n | *the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal *a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity 1. The dog trotted obediently to his master. 2. The dog saved its master's life. (mɑ:stə) |
| 1572 | mathematics, also maths | toán học, môn toán | n | *the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them 1. When it comes to mathematics, he's in a different class to his peers. 2. You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut. (,mæθi'mætiks) |
| 1573 | mayor | thị trưởng | n | *a person who is elected or chosen to lead the group who governs a town or city 1. We need a mayor who is tough enough to clean up this town. 2. The mayor has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers . (mɛə) |
| 1574 | meal | bữa ăn | n | *an occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion 1. That was the worst meal I've ever eaten. 2. Every so often I treat myself to a meal in an expensive restaurant. (mi:l) |
| 1575 | meaning | ý, ý nghĩa | n | *The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents 1. The meaning of a sentence often depends on stress and intonation. 2. The literal meaning of 'television' is 'seeing from a distance'. (mi:niɳ) |
| 1576 | means | của cải, tài sản, phương tiện. by means: of bằng phương tiện | n | *a method or way of doing something *money, for example from an income, that allows you to buy things 1. Television is an increasingly important means of communication. 2. Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability. (mi:nz) |
| 1577 | measurement | sự đo lường, phép đo | n | *the act or process of measuring *a value, discovered by measuring, that correponds to the size, shape, quality, etc. of something 1. The test is based on the measurement of blood levels. 2. The measurements of both rooms were identical. (məʤəmənt) |
| 1578 | meat | thịt | n | *the flesh of an animal when it is used for food 1. The meat produced from a pig is called pork, bacon, or ham. 2.The crisis has led to price rises in basic foodstuffs, such as meat, cheese, and sugar. (mi:t) |
| 1579 | media | phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng | n | *the internet, newspapers, magazines, television, etc., considered as a group 1. A senior civil servant has been disciplined for revealing secret government plans to the media. 2. My original statement has been completely distorted by the media. (́mi:diə) |
| 1580 | medicine | y học, y khoa; thuốc | n | *treatment for illness or injury, or the study of this *a substance, especially in the form of a liquid or a pill, that is a treatment for illness or injury 1. She specializes in paediatric medicine. 2. The number of practising doctors is falling even though more people are qualifying in medicine. (medisn) |
| 1581 | meeting | cuộc mít tinh, cuộc biểu tình | n | *a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (= using the internet), to discuss something: 1. We're having a meeting on Thursday to discuss the problem. 2. I'm sorry but she's in a meeting - I'll ask her to call you back later. (mi:tiɳ) |
| 1582 | member | thành viên, hội viên | n | *a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group *a person who joins a group to take part in a particular activity 1. He was the first member of his regiment to die while on active service. 2. I've just become a member of the company's sports and social club. (membə) |
| 1583 | membership | tư cách hội viên, địa vị hội viên | n | *the state of belonging to an organization *all the people who belong to an organization 1. We're going to give up our sports club membership after this year. 2. They refused to admit her, not least because she hadn't got her membership card with her. (membəʃip) |
| 1584 | memory | bộ nhớ, trí nhớ, kỉ niệm. in memory of: sự tưởng nhớ | n | *the ability to remember information, experiences, and people *something that you remember from the past 1. I have a good memory and am able to retain facts easily. 2. Loss of memory is a natural part of old age. (meməri) |
| 1585 | mess | tình trạng bưa bộn, tình trạng lộn xộn; người nhếch nhác, bẩn thỉu | n | *Mess or a mess is something or someone that looks dirty or untidy 1. She said that her life was a mess. 2. I got myself into a mess by telling a lie. (mes) |
| 1586 | message | tin nhắn, thư tín, điện thông báo, thông điệp | n | *a short piece of information that you give to a person when you cannot speak to them directly *the most important idea in a book, film, or play, or an idea that you want to tell people about 1. She wasn't in so I left a message on her answerphone. 2. The movie's message is that rich and poor are alike. (ˈmɛsɪdʒ) |
| 1587 | metal | kim loại | n | *a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat can travel 1. The explosion sent pieces of metal and glass hurtling through the air. 2. All that remains of yesterday's car crash is a pile of mangled metal. (metl) |
| 1588 | method | phương pháp, cách thức | n | *a particular way of doing something 1. That method hasn't worked, so let's try your way. 2. This method of growing tomatoes never fails. (meθəd) |
| 1589 | metre | mét | n | *a unit of measurement equal to 100 centimetres 1. The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres. 2. The river froze to a depth of over a metre. (́mi:tə) |
| 1590 | midday | trưa, buổi trưa | n | *twelve o'clock in the middle of the day 1. The fog is expected to have cleared away by midday. 2. Hilary got here at midday and Nicholas arrived soon after. (́mid ́dei) |
| 1591 | midnight | nửa đêm, 12h đêm | n | *twelve o'clock in the middle of the night 1. There's a great film on TV at midnight. 2. It was after midnight when we got home. (midnait) |
| 1592 | minister | bộ trưởng | n | *a member of the government in Britain and many other countries who is in charge of a particular department or has an important position in it 1. The minister accused his opponent of being a crypto-communist. 2. At this point in the speech, the minister departed from his prepared text. (́ministə) |
| 1593 | ministry | bộ | n | *in Britain and some other countries, a department of the government led by a minister 1. The ministry of culture will be allotted about $6 million less this year. 2. She was moved to the Ministry of Culture. (́ministri) |
| 1594 | minority | phần ít, thiểu số | n | *a smaller number or part *any small group in society that is different from the rest because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or a person who belongs to such a group 1. It's a minority of these people who are causing trouble. 2. Those who want violence are in the minority. (mai ́nɔriti) |
| 1595 | minute | phút | n | *one of the 60 parts that an hour is divided into, consisting of 60 seconds *used in spoken English to mean a very short time 1. It takes me 20 minutes to get to work. 2. The train leaves at three minutes to eight, so we'd better get there a few minutes before then. (minit) |
| 1596 | mirror | gương | n | *a piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it 1. The image you see in the mirror seems to be reversed. 2. A large mirror in a room can create the illusion of space. (ˈmɪrər) |
| 1597 | mixture | sự pha trộn, sự hỗn hợp | n | *a substance made from a combination of different substances, or any combination of different things 1. The mixture of flour, water, and yeast is then left in a warm place for four hours. 2. Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs. (ˈmɪkstʃər) |
| 1598 | model | mẫu, kiểu mẫu | n | *something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type 1. The educational system was a model for those of many other countries. 2. The developer plans to build a model community on the site. (ˈmɒdl) |
| 1599 | mood | lối, thức, điệu, tâm trạng, tính khí | n | *the way you feel at a particular time 1. She's in a good/bad mood. 2. Her mood seemed to change during the course of the conversation. (mu:d) |
| 1600 | moon | mặt trăng | n | *the round object that moves in the sky around the earth and can be seen at night 1. Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. 2. The moon cast a white light into the room. (mu:n) |
| 1601 | motion | sự chuyển động, sụ di động | n | *the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement 1. he violent motion of the ship upset his stomach. 2. He rocked the cradle with a gentle backwards and forwards motion. (́mouʃən) |
| 1602 | motor | động cơ mô tô | n | *a device that changes electricity or fuel into movement and makes a machine work 1. I took the motor apart to see how it worked. 2. Dust particles must have got into the motor, which is why it isn't working properly. (́moutə) |
| 1603 | motorcycle | xe mô tô | n | *a vehicle with two wheels and an engine 1. Do you use cars, bicycles, or motorcycles? 2. Sometimes, pizza gets delivered by car but usually by bicycle or motorcycle. (moutə,saikl) |
| 1604 | mouse | chuột | n | *a small mammal with short fur, a pointed face, and a long tail 1. The mouse looked around the room inquisitively. 2. A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables. (maus - mauz) |
| 1605 | mouth | miệng | n | *the opening in the face of a person or animal, consisting of the lips and the space between them, or the space behind containing the teeth and the tongue *the opening of a narrow container, the opening of a hole or cave, or the place where a river flows into the sea 1. He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole. 2. It's not polite to talk with your mouth full. (mauθ - mauð) |
| 1606 | movement | sự chuyển động, sự hoạt động; cử động, động tác | n | *a change of position *a group of people with a particular set of aims or ideas 1. He made a sudden movement and frightened the bird away. 2. With one movement, she disarmed the man and pinned him against the wall. (mu:vmənt) |
| 1607 | movie | phim xi nê | n | *a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story 1. The movie won Oscars for best costumes and best screenplay in this year's awards. 2. The new Spielberg movie comes out in August. (́mu:vi) |
| 1608 | movie theater | rạp chiếu phim | n | *a theatre where people pay to watch films 1. The movie theater has ten screens. 2. The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide (ˈmuːvi θiːətər) |
| 1609 | mud | bùn | n | *earth that has been mixed with water 1. He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate. 2. Police found tyre tracks in the mud. (mʌd) |
| 1610 | muscle | cơ, bắp thịt | n | *one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement *to injure a muscle by stretching it too far so that it is very painful 1. The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm. 2. A work-out in the gym will exercise all the major muscle groups. (mʌsl) |
| 1611 | museum | bảo tàng | n | *a building where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept 1. The museum is full of rare and precious treasures. 2. Make sure you visit the maritime museum if you're interested in anything to do with ships or seafaring. (mju: ́ziəm) |
| 1612 | musician | nhạc sĩ | n | *someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job 1. More examples I'm not much of a musician, I just like to diddle around. 2. The famous jazz musician, Duke Ellington, was a composer, arranger and pianist. (mju:'ziʃn) |
| 1613 | mystery | điều huyền bí, điều thần bí | n | *something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood 1. They never cleared up the mystery of the missing money. 2. He was a man of mystery - erased from the history books. (mistəri) |
| 1614 | nail | móng (tay, chân) móng vuốt | n | *a small, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one flat end that you hit into something with a hammer, especially in order to fasten or join it to something else 1. I got a flat tyre after driving over a nail. 2. Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door? (neil) |
| 1615 | nation | dân tộc, quốc gia | n | *a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc. 1. The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. 2. They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support. (nei∫n) |
| 1616 | nature | tự nhiên, thiên nhiên | n | *all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that happen or exist independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, the production of young animals or plants, and growth 1. Lying naked in the grass, among the trees and birds, he felt he had communed with nature. 2. He lived in close communion with nature. (neitʃə) |
| 1617 | navy | hải quân | n | *the part of a country's armed forces that is trained to operate at sea 1. They both enlisted in the navy a year before the war broke out. 2. My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy. (neivi) |
| 1618 | neck | cổ | n | *the part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders *the part of a piece of clothing that goes around a person's neck 1. She wears a gold cross round her neck. 2. That child is a real pain in the neck. (nek) |
| 1619 | needle | cái kim, mũi nhọn | n | *a thin metal pin, used in sewing, that is pointed at one end and has a hole called an eye at the other end for thread 1. I find threading a needle a terrible fiddle. 2. The needle pierces the fabric four times a second. (́ni:dl) |
| 1620 | neighbour | hàng xóm | n | *someone who lives very close to you: *a country that is next to another country 1. My wife checks on our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright. 2. The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear. (neibə) |
| 1621 | neighbourhood | hàng xóm, làng giềng | n | *the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the people who live in this area 1. There were lots of kids in my neighbourhood when I was growing up. 2. They live in a wealthy/poor/ friendly neighbourhood. (́neibəhud) |
| 1622 | nephew | cháu trai (con anh, chị, em) | n | *a son of your sister or brother, or a son of the sister or brother of your husband or wife 1. They were murmuring about the boss's nephew getting the job. 2. She'd always had a soft spot for her younger nephew. (́nevju:) |
| 1623 | nerve | khí lực, thần kinh, can đảm | n | *a group of long, thin fibres (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body 1. A neurotransmitter is a chemical that nerve cells use to communicate with each other and with muscles. 2. The newspaper article touched a raw nerve - people still resent the closure of the local school. (nɜrv) |
| 1624 | net | lưới, mạng | n | *material made of threads of rope, string, wire, or plastic with spaces between them, allowing gas, liquid, or small objects to go through, or an object made with this material that is used to limit the movement of something 1. The goalkeeper made a valiant dive for the ball, but couldn't stop it going in the net. 2. There are laws there to protect the mentally ill, but now and then someone does slip through the net. (net) |
| 1625 | network | mạng lưới, hệ thống | n | *a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre 1. It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network. 2. The government has announced an ambitious programme to modernize the railway network. (netwə:k) |
| 1626 | news | tin, tin tức | n | *information or reports about recent events *a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events 1. I watched the colour drain from her face as she heard the news. 2. He was crushed by the news of the accident. (nju:z) |
| 1627 | newspaper | báo | n | *a regularly printed document consisting of large sheets of paper that are folded together, or a website, containing news reports, articles, photographs, and advertisements *old newspapers 1. There's a good arts coverage in the newspaper, but not much political commentary. 2. He was so enraged at the article about him that he sued the newspaper. (nju:zpeipə) |
| 1628 | niece | cháu gái | n | *a daughter of your brother or sister, or a daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister 1. She only sees her niece occasionally, so she showers her with presents when she does. 2. We bought our niece an annual subscription to the tennis club. (ni:s) |
| 1629 | noise | tiếng ồn, sự huyên náo | n | *a sound or sounds, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud 1. Lots of people have complained about the noise. 2. His main dislikes about work are the noise and dust in the factory. (nɔiz) |
| 1630 | nonsense | lời nói vô lý, vô nghĩa | n | *an idea, something said or written, or behaviour that is silly or stupid 1. It's hard to believe anyone would try to pass this nonsense off as literature. 2. The papers were full of the most blatant propagandist nonsense. (́nɔnsəns) |
| 1631 | nose | mũi | n | *the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, through which you breathe and smell 1. She took out her handkerchief and blew her nose loudly. 2. Menthol can help to clear your nose when you have a cold. (nouz) |
| 1632 | novel | tiểu thuyết, truyện | n | *a long printed story about imaginary characters and events 1. She churns out a new bestselling novel every year. 2. Have you ever read Fielding's classic novel "Tom Jones"? (ˈnɒvəl) |
| 1633 | nurse | y tá | n | *(the title given to) a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured, especially in a hospital *to care for a person or an animal while they are ill 1. The door opened and a nurse came into the room. 2. The nurse bandaged my sprained ankle to keep the swelling down. (nə:s) |
| 1634 | nut | quả hạch; đầu | n | *the dry fruit of particular trees that grows in a hard shell and can often be eaten 1. Squirrels store (up) nuts for the winter. 2. Vegans get all the protein they need from nuts, seeds, beans and cereals. (nʌt) |
| 1635 | observation | sự quan sát, sự theo dõi | n | *the act of observing something or someone 1. The police are keeping the suspect under observation. 2. She was admitted to hospital for observation (= so that doctors could watch her and see if anything was wrong with her). (obzə:'vei∫(ə)n) |
| 1636 | occasion | dịp, cơ hội | n | *a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened *a special or formal event 1. We met on several occasions to discuss the issue. 2. I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions. (əˈkeɪʒən) |
| 1637 | ocean | đại dương | n | *a very large area of sea 1. We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window. 2. The ship sank slowly to the depths of the ocean. (əuʃ(ə)n) |
| 1638 | offence | sự vi phạm, sự phạm tội | n | *an illegal act; a crime *upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often because someone has been rude or shown no respect 1. The soldier received a dishonourable discharge for a disciplinary offence. 2. It's an offence to park on double yellow lines. (ə'fens) |
| 1639 | office | cơ quấn, văn phòng, bộ | n | *a room or part of a building in which people work, especially sitting at tables with computers, phones, etc., usually as a part of a business or other organization 1. Debbie has a summer job clerking in an office. 2. He concocted a story about working late at the office (ɔfis) |
| 1640 | officer | viên chức, cảnh sát, sĩ quấn | n | *a person in the armed forces who has a position of authority *a person who has a position of authority in an organization 1. The officer commanded his men to shoot. 2. Inasmuch as you are their commanding officer, you are responsible for the behaviour of these men. (́ɔfisə) |
| 1641 | oil | dầu | n | *petroleum (= the black oil obtained from under the earth's surface from which petrol comes *a smooth thick liquid produced from plants or animals that is used in cooking 1. You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip. 2. Reports are just coming in of a major oil spillage in the North Sea. (ɔɪl) |
| 1642 | onion | củ hành | n | *a vegetable with a strong smell and flavour, made up of several layers surrounding each other tightly in a round shape, usually brown or red on the outside and white inside 1. I always cry when I'm chopping onions. 2. Fry the onion and garlic for about two minutes. (ˈʌnjən) |
| 1643 | opening | khe hở, lỗ; sự bắt đầu, sự khai mạc, lễ khánh thành | n | *a hole or space that something or someone can pass through 1. There was a small opening on the side of the box. 2. Tear along the dotted line to create an opening. (́oupniη) |
| 1644 | operation | sự hoạt động, quá trình hoạt động | n | *the fact of operating or being active *an occasion when a doctor cuts a body for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part: 1. The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather. 2. We need to look at the logistics of the whole aid operation. (,ɔpə'reiʃn) |
| 1645 | opinion | ý kiến, quan điểm | n | *a thought or belief about something or someone: *the thoughts or beliefs that a group of people have: *a person who plays the part of a character in a movie or play: 1. What's your opinion about/on the matter? 2. Eventually, the government will have to take notice of public opinion. (ə'pinjən) |
| 1646 | opponent | địch thủ, đối thủ, kẻ thù | n | *a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it *a person who someone is competing against in a sports event 1. She had a decided advantage over her opponent. 2. She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game. (əpəʊ.nənt) |
| 1647 | opportunity | cơ hội, thời cơ | n | *an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something *the chance to get a job 1. Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. 2. I was never given the opportunity of going to college. (ɒpərˈtunɪti ,ˌɒpərˈtyunɪti) |
| 1648 | opposition | sự đối lập, sự đối nhau; sự chống lại, sự phản đối; phe đối lập | n | *strong disagreement 1. Plans to desegregate the schools met with opposition. 2. She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents. (̧ɔpə ́ziʃən) |
| 1649 | option | sự lựa chọn | n | *one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice *to have to do a particular thing because there is no possibility of doing anything else 1. I think we should go for the safest option. 2. They're considering separation as an option. (ɔpʃn) |
| 1650 | organ | đàn óoc gan | n | *a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job 1. He sustained injuries to his arms, legs and several internal organs. 2. Your ears, eyes, tongue, nose and skin are your sense organs. (ɔ:gən) |
| 1651 | organization | tổ chức, cơ quan; sự tổ chức | n | *a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose 1. The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization. 2. Because the organization is a charitable enterprise it is free from tax worldwide. (,ɔ:gənai'zeiʃn) |
| 1652 | origin | gốc, nguồn gốc, căn nguyên | n | *the beginning or cause of something *where a person was born 1. This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe. 2. We must contextualize the problem before we can understand its origin. (ɔridӡin) |
| 1653 | output | sự sản xuất; sản phẩm, sản lượng | n | *an amount of something produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc. 1. We have tripled our output over the past two years. 2. What is the total oil output from the British sector of the North Sea? (autput) |
| 1654 | oven | lò (nướng) | n | *the part of a cooker with a door, used to bake or roast food 1. She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the cakes in the oven. 2. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4. (ʌvn) |
| 1655 | owner | người chủ, chủ nhân | n | *someone who owns something 1. The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back. 2. The painting was restored to its rightful owner. (́ounə) |
| 1656 | pace | bước chân, bước | n | *the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes 1. The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace. 2. He set off running at a furious pace. (peis) |
| 1657 | packaging | bao bì | n | *the materials in which objects are wrapped before being sold 1. The price includes packaging and transport. 2. Unwanted items should be returned in their original packaging. ("pækidzŋ) |
| 1658 | packet | gói nhỏ | n | *a small paper or cardboard container in which a number of small objects are sold 1. You left the packet open. 2. A packet of white powder was found and police scientists are analysing it. (pækit) |
| 1659 | pain | sự đau đớn, sự đau khổ | n | *a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness *emotional or mental suffering 1. She cried out in pain as the bullet grazed her shoulder. 2. He collapsed, groaning with pain. (pein) |
| 1660 | painter | họa sĩ | n | *someone who paints pictures 1. J.M.W. Turner is one of Britain's best-known landscape painters. 2. a portrait painter (peintə) |
| 1661 | painting | sự sơn; bức họa, bức tranh | n | *a picture made using paint 1. Any painting by Van Gogh is worth a fortune. 2. He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. (peintiɳ) |
| 1662 | pair | đôi, cặp | n | *two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something that consists of two parts joined together 1. Rachel bought yet another pair of shoes to add to her collection. 2. I burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks. (pɛə) |
| 1663 | palace | cung điện, lâu đài | n | *a large house that is the official home of a king, queen, or other person of high social rank 1. A great crowd had gathered outside the president's palace. 2. The palace and its grounds are open to the public during the summer months. (ˈpælɪs) |
| 1664 | pan | xoong, chảo | n | *a metal container that is round and often has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking things on top of a cooker 1. Divide the mixture evenly between the baking pans. 2. Don't bother drying the pans - just leave them to drain. (pæn - pɑ:n) |
| 1665 | panel | ván ô (cửa, tường), pa nô | n | *a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment 1. Several suggestions have been offered for adoption by the panel. 2. Your application will need to go forward to a selection panel. (pænl) |
| 1666 | pants | quần lót, quần đùi dài | n | *a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet, consisting of two cylinder-shaped parts, one for each leg, that are joined at the top 1. Which drawer do pants go in? 2. Cecilie needs some new pants and vests. (pænts) |
| 1667 | parent | cha, mẹ | n | *a mother or father of a person or an animal, or someone who looks after a person in the same way that a parent does 1. I'm going to meet Richard's parents for the first time this weekend. 2. Colorado is currently experiencing a shortage of foster parents. (peərənt) |
| 1668 | parliament | nghi viện, quốc hội | n | *in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws for their country 1. On Tuesday the country's parliament voted to establish its own army. 2. She was elected to Parliament in 1997. (pɑ:ləmənt) |
| 1669 | partner | đối tác, cộng sự | n | *one of the owners of a company *the person you are married to or living with as if married to them, or the person you are having a sexual relationship with 1. Her on-screen husband is also her partner in real life. 2. Jealousy within a relationship is usually symptomatic of low self-esteem in one of the partners. (pɑ:tnə) |
| 1670 | partnership | sự chung phần, sự cộng tác | n | *the state of being a partner 1. Theirs was a very productive partnership. 2. The festival is being coordinated by the city council in partnership with local schools. (́pa:tnəʃip) |
| 1671 | party | tiệc, buổi liên hoan; đảng | n | *a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a special occasion 1. He said he had to be at his cousin's engagement party that evening. 2. Who was she dancing with at the party last night? (ˈpɑrti) |
| 1672 | passage | sự đi qua, sự trôi qua; hành lang | n | *a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or a covered path that connects places 1. The tomb was honeycombed with passages and chambers. 2. A narrow passage leads from one building to the other. (ˈpæsɪdʒ) |
| 1673 | passenger | hành khách | n | *a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it, flying it, or working on it 1. All passengers for flight LH103 please proceed to gate 16. 2. Several train passengers received serious injuries in the crash. (pæsindʤə) |
| 1674 | passport | hộ chiếu | n | *an official document containing personal information and usually a photograph that allows a person to travel to foreign countries and to prove who they are 1. He was charged with possessing a fake passport. 2. My passport runs out next month - I must get it renewed. (́pa:spɔ:t) |
| 1675 | path | đường mòn; hướng đi | n | *a route or track between one place and another, or the direction in which something is moving 1. The path descended steeply into the valley. 2. When you reach a fork in the road take the right-hand path. (pɑ:θ) |
| 1676 | patience | tính kiên nhẫn, nhẫn nại, kiên trì, sự chịu đựng | n | *the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed 1. You have to have such a lot of patience when you're dealing with kids. 2. In the end I lost my patience and shouted at her. (́peiʃəns) |
| 1677 | pattern | mẫu, khuôn mẫu | n | *a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens 1. The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years. 2. A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data. (pætə(r)n) |
| 1678 | payment | sự trả tiền, số tiền trả, tiền bồi thường | n | *an amount of money paid 1. If you're in financial difficulty, we're happy to let you space out your payments over two years. 2. I've had a letter from the tax authorities concerning my tax payments. (peim(ə)nt) |
| 1679 | peace | hòa bình, sự hòa thuận | n | *freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without disagreements *the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or unwanted actions 1. They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict. 2. Do you think they'll ever find a way of bringing peace to the region? (pi:s) |
| 1680 | peak | lưỡi trai; đỉnh, chóp | n | *the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill 1. He seems to have reached the peak of his tennis career. 2. Accommodation is tricky to find at the peak of the season. (pi:k) |
| 1681 | pence | đồng xu | n | * penny (= a unit of money) (pens) |
| 1682 | pencil | bút chì | n | *a long, thin object, usually made of wood, for writing or drawing, with a sharp black or coloured point at one end 1. It's in pencil, so you can rub it out if you need to. 2. My pencil is blunt - I'll have to sharpen it. (́pensil) |
| 1683 | penny | đồng xu | n | *the smallest unit of money in the UK, of which there are 100 in a pound, or a small coin worth this much. You use "pence" or, more informally, "p" when you are talking about the units of money and pennies when you are talking about the coins themselves 1. He has calculated the costs down to the last penny. 2. Ten pence is donated to charity for every bottle sold. (́peni) |
| 1684 | pension | tiền trợ cấp, lương hưu | n | *an amount of money paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who does not work any more because they are too old or have become ill 1. The Chancellor announced a miserly 75p a week rise in the state pension. 2. He retired on a generous pension from the company. (penʃn) |
| 1685 | pepper | hạt tiêu, cây ớt | n | *a grey or white powder produced by crushing dry peppercorns, used to give a spicy, hot taste to food 1. he pasta was served in a cream sauce spiked with black pepper. 2. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as desired. (́pepə) |
| 1686 | performance | sự làm, sự thực hiện, sự thi hành, sự biểu diễn | n | *how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity 1. The financial performance of the business is fully expected to improve. 2. He was fired from his $165,000 job for poor performance. (pə'fɔ:məns) |
| 1687 | performer | người biểu diễn, người trình diễn | n | *a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music 1. The show climaxed with all the performers singing on stage together. 2. So let's hear some applause for these talented young performers. (pə ́fɔ:mə) |
| 1688 | period | kỳ, thời kỳ, thời gian; thời đại | n | *a length of time *in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught 1. Her time at university was the most eventful period of her life. 2. He was one of the most important writers of that period. (piəriəd) |
| 1689 | permission | sự cho phép, giấy phép | n | *If someone is given permission to do something, they are allowed to do it 1. You'll pay some hefty bank charges if you go overdrawn without permission. 2. The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom. (pə'miʃn) |
| 1690 | person | con người, người | n | *a man, woman, or child *If you do something or go somewhere in person, you do it or go there yourself 1. She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person. 2. I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace. (ˈpɜrsən) |
| 1691 | personality | nhân cách, tính cách; nhân phẩm, cá tính | n | *the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think 1. She has a really intriguing personality. 2. He had a nice smile and an appealing personality. (pə:sə'næləti) |
| 1692 | pet | cơn nóng giận; vật cưng, người được yêu thích | n | *an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly 1. Some people are really soppy about their pets. 2. There was a fashion for keeping reptiles as pets. (pet) |
| 1693 | petrol | xăng dầu | n | *a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars and other vehicles 1.High petrol taxes are defensible on ecological grounds. 2. I had to use a bit of petrol to get the fire alight. (ˈpɛtrəl) |
| 1694 | phase | tuần trăng; giai đoạn, thời kỳ | n | *any stage in a series of events or in a process of development 1. The project is only in its initial phase as yet, but it's looking quite promising. 2. We're entering a new phase in international relations. (feiz) |
| 1695 | philosophy | triết học, triết lý | n | *the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment *the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it 1. His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy. 2. She majored in philosophy at Harvard. (fɪˈlɒsəfi) |
| 1696 | photographer | thợ chụp ảnh, nhà nhiếp ảnh | n | *a person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby 1. She's a professional photographer. 2. She was surrounded by a group of admiring photographers. (fə ́tɔgrəfə) |
| 1697 | photography | thuật chụp ảnh, nghề nhiếp ảnh | n | *the activity or job of taking photographs or filming 1. She's taking an evening class in photography. 2. The film won an award for its photography. (fə ́tɔgrəfi) |
| 1698 | phrase | câu; thành ngữ, cụm tư | n | *a group of words that is part of, rather than the whole of, a sentence 1. I've just bought a dictionary of phrases, sayings and quotations. 2. He used a rather obscure phrase and I can't remember what it was now. (freiz) |
| 1699 | physics | vật lý học | n | *the scientific study of matter and energy and the effect that they have on each other 1. She studied chemistry and physics at college. 2. She's got a physics degree from Warwick University. (fiziks) |
| 1700 | piano | đàn pianô, dương cầm | n | *a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to play notes 1. I'm learning to play the piano. 2. Beethoven's fifth symphony has been arranged for the piano. (pjænou) |
| 1701 | piece | mảnh, mẩu; đồng tiền | n | *a part of something 1. I'm going to have another piece of cake. 2. A piece of shell fell into the cake mixture. (pi:s) |
| 1702 | pig | con lợn | n | *a large pink, brown, or black farm animal with short legs and a curved tail, kept for its meat 1. The main course of the feast was roast suckling pig. 2. Loud grunts were coming from the pig sty. (pig) |
| 1703 | pill | viên thuốc | n | *a small solid piece of medicine that a person swallows without chewing (= crushing with the teeth) 1. The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines. 2. These pills I've been taking have done nothing for me. (́pil) |
| 1704 | pilot | phi công | n | *a person who flies an aircraft 1. The pilot had no recollection of the events leading up to the crash. 2. Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system. (́paiələt) |
| 1705 | pint | Panh (đơn vị (đo lường) ở Anh bằng 0, 58 lít; ở Mỹ bằng 0, 473 lít); panh, lít (bia, sữa) a pint of beer + một panh bia | n | *a measure for liquid equal to about half a litre. There are eight pints in a gallon 1. A pint of lager and two halves, please. 2. This jug holds exactly one pint. (paint) |
| 1706 | pipe | ống dẫn (khí, nước...) | n | *a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another 1. Water was leaking from the pipe. 2. The leakage was traced to an oil pipe in the cellar. (paip) |
| 1707 | pitch | sân (chơi các môn thể thao); đầu hắc ín | n | *an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football 1. He was taken to hospital after his collapse on the pitch. 2. He dribbled the ball to the edge of the pitch. (pit∫) |
| 1708 | pity | lòng thương hại, điều đáng tiếc, đáng thương | n | *a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation *If something is described as a pity, it is disappointing or not satisfactory 1. The girl stood gazing in/with pity at the old lion in the cage. 2. She agreed to go out with him more out of pity than anything. (́piti) |
| 1709 | plane | mặt phẳng, mặt bằng, máy bay | n | *a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or more engines 1. She looked up as a plane roared overhead. 2. The plane climbed quickly to a height of 30 000 feet. (plein) |
| 1710 | planet | hành tinh | n | *an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, or of gas, such as Jupiter, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star 1. They launched a rocket to the planet Venus. 2. Environmentalists have no political axe to grind - they just want to save the planet. (́plænit) |
| 1711 | planning | sự lập kế hoạch, sự quy hoạch | n | *the act of deciding how to do something *the process of deciding how land in a particular area will be used and designing plans for it 1. We need to do some brainstorming before we get down to detailed planning. 2. Careful planning is essential if the event is to be a success. (plænniη) |
| 1712 | plate | bản, tấm kim loại | n | *a flat, usually round dish with a slightly raised edge that you eat from or serve food from 1. My plate was already full. 2. He heaped more food onto his plate. (pleit) |
| 1713 | platform | nền, bục, bệ; thềm, sân ga | n | *a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where people get on and off trains *a flat raised area or structure 1. All southbound trains leave from platform one. 2. Three men were feared dead last night after a helicopter veered off course into an oil platform. (plætfɔ:m) |
| 1714 | player | người chơi 1 trò chơi nào đó (nhạc cụ) | n | *someone who takes part in a game or sport 1. He's currently the best defensive player on the team. 2. That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player. (pleiз) |
| 1715 | pleasure | niềm vui thích, điều thích thú, điều thú vị; ý muốn, ý thích | n | *enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this 1. His books are a pleasure to read because he writes with such clarity and precision. 2. It is a great pleasure to welcome you all here this evening. (ˈplɛʒuə(r)) |
| 1716 | plug | nút (thùng, chậu, bồ(n)..), cái phíc cắm | n | *a small plastic or rubber object with two or three metal pins, attached to the end of a wire on a piece of electrical equipment and pushed into a special opening in a wall to connect the equipment to a supply of electricity 1. It's no wonder your shaver isn't working. There's a loose connection in the plug. 2. This cable should have a plug at one end and a socket at the other. (plʌg) |
| 1717 | túi (quần áo, trong xe hơi), túi tiền | n | *a small bag for carrying things in, made of cloth and sewn into the inside or onto the outside of a piece of clothing *a container, usually made of cloth, that is sewn into or onto a bag or attached to a seat or door in a vehicle: 1. The keys are in my jacket pocket. 2. He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket. (pɔkit) | |
| 1718 | poem | bài thơ | n | *a piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often ending in rhyme, and are chosen for their sound and for the images and ideas they suggest 1. His collected poems were published in 1928. 2. My father can still recite the poems he learned off by heart at school. (pouim) |
| 1719 | poetry | thi ca; chất thơ | n | *poems in general as a form of literature 1. There is a spiritual dimension to her poetry. 2. There have been a fantastic number of entries for this year's poetry competition. (pouitri) |
| 1720 | pole | người Ba Lan; cực (nam châm, trái đat...) | n | *a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things 1. This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk. 2. These poles will be easier to carry if we lash them together with a rope. (poul) |
| 1721 | police | cảnh sát, công an | n | *the official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, making people obey the law, finding out about and solving crime, and catching people who have committed a crime 1. I think you should call the police. 2. The police are investigating fraud allegations against him. (pə'li:s) |
| 1722 | policy | chính sách | n | *a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party *a document showing an agreement you have made with an insurance company 1. It was an unpopular policy and caused a number of conflicts within the party. 2. She advises the president on African policy. (pol.ə si) |
| 1723 | politician | nhà chính trị, chính khách | n | *a member of a government or law-making organization 1. She believed her job as a politician was to represent the views of her party and the people who voted for her. 2. Several politicians were accused of dispensing favours to people who voted for them. (̧pɔli ́tiʃən) |
| 1724 | politics | họat động chính trị, đời sống chính trị, quan điểm chính trị | n | *the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed: 1. The group is campaigning to get more women into politics. 2. He is planning to retire from politics next year. (pɔlitiks) |
| 1725 | pollution | sự ô nhiễm | n | *damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste 1. The company claims it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. 2. Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution. (pəˈluʃən) |
| 1726 | pool | vũng nước; bể bơi, hồ bơi | n | *a small area of usually still water 1. The boys were splashing about and ducking each other in the pool. 2. I just managed to grab hold of Lucy before she fell in the pool. (pu:l) |
| 1727 | population | dân cư, dân số; mật độ dân số | n | *all the people living in a particular country, area, or place *all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place 1. Children make up a large proportion of the world's population. 2. The population as a whole is getting healthier. (,pɔpju'leiʃn) |
| 1728 | port | cảng | n | *a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbour, or the harbour itself 1. The pipeline was constructed to transport oil across Alaska to ports on the coast. 2. During the 18th and 19th centuries the village was a bustling river port. (pɔ:t) |
| 1729 | position | vị trí, chỗ | n | *the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things *the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action 1. Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are. 2. You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position. (pəˈzɪʃən) |
| 1730 | possession | quyền sở hữu, vật sở hữu | n | *the fact that you have or own something *something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time 1. She attaches a lot of importance to personal possessions. 2. Her photograph is among my most prized possessions. (pə'zeʃn) |
| 1731 | possibility | khả năng, triển vọng | n | *a chance that something may happen or be true 1. There's a possibility of my flight being delayed. 2. He died in mysterious circumstances, and there is still a possibility that it was murder. (̧pɔsi ́biliti) |
| 1732 | post office | bưu điện | n | *a place where stamps are sold and from where letters and parcels are sent 1. I just have to nip to the post office. 2. She collects her pension from the post office. (ɔfis) |
| 1733 | pot | can, bình, lọ... | n | *any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food 1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to the boil. 2. There's plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen for all your pots and pans. (pɒt) |
| 1734 | potato | khoai tây | n | *a round vegetable that grows underground and has white flesh with light brown, red, or pink skin, or the plant on which these grow 1. A traditional British main course consists of a meat dish with potatoes and other vegetables. 2. Could you peel the potatoes for me, please? (pə'teitou) |
| 1735 | pound | pao - đơn vị đo lường | n | *the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries 1. The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the dollar. 2. The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday. (paund) |
| 1736 | powder | bột, bụi | n | *a loose, dry substance that consists of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking something up and crushing it 1. A packet of white powder was found and police scientists are analysing it. 2. You'll get more flavour from the spices if you grind them into a powder. (paudə) |
| 1737 | power | khả năng, tài năng, năng lực; sức mạnh, nội lực; quyền lực | n | *ability to control people and events *the amount of political control a person or group has in a country 1. Until the constitution is amended, the power to appoint ministers will remain with the president. 2. Fair trade, say Oxfam, is about giving poor people power. (ˈpauə(r)) |
| 1738 | practice | thực hành, thực tiễn | n | *action rather than thought or ideas 1. It frustrates me that I'm not able to put any of my ideas into practice. 2. He doubted whether the plan was realizable in practice. (́præktis) |
| 1739 | prayer | sự cầu nguyện | n | *the words that someone says or thinks when they are praying 1. I found her kneeling in prayer at the back of the church. 2. The prisoners find their only solace in prayer. (prɛər) |
| 1740 | preference | sự thích hơn, sự ưa hơn; cái được ưa thích hơn | n | *the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person 1. Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes. 2. I have a preference for sweet food over spicy. (prefərəns) |
| 1741 | premises | biệt thự | n | *the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization 1. The company is relocating to new premises. 2. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises. (premis) |
| 1742 | preparation | sự sửa soạn, sự chuẩn bị | n | *the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something 1. They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding. 2. She's busy with Christmas preparations. (̧prepə ́reiʃən) |
| 1743 | presence | sự hiện diện, sự có mặt; người, vât hiện diện | n | *the fact that someone or something is in a place 1. She was overawed by the presence of so many people. 2. The presence of pollen in the atmosphere causes hay fever in some people. (prezns) |
| 1744 | presentation | bài thuyết trình, sự trình diện, sự giới thiệu | n | *a talk giving information about something *an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are formally given to those who have won or achieved them 1. The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class. 2. The charity invited the press to a presentation of its plans for the future. (,prezen'teiʃn) |
| 1745 | president | hiệu trưởng, chủ tịnh, tổng thống | n | *(the title given to) the person who has the highest political position in a country that is a republic and who, in some of these countries, is the leader of the government 1. Boris Yeltsin was Russia's first democratically elected president. 2. The former president has agreed to act as an intermediary between the government and the rebels. (́prezidənt) |
| 1746 | pressure | sức ép, áp lực, áp suất | n | *the force you produce when you press something *the force that a liquid or gas produces when it presses against an area 1. He put too much pressure on the door handle and it snapped. 2. You can stop bleeding by applying pressure close to the injured area. (preʃə) |
| 1747 | pride | sự kiêu hãnh, sự hãnh diện; tính kiêu căng, tự phụ | n | *a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good 1. She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award. 2. He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street. (praid) |
| 1748 | priest | linh mục, thầy tu | n | *a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or a person with particular duties in some other religions 1. Father O'Dooley was ordained a priest in 1949. 2. There is still a ban on women priests in the Catholic Church. (pri:st) |
| 1749 | prime minister | thủ tướng | n | *the leader of the government in some countries 1. The prime minister's speech produced an angry response from the opposition. 2. Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman prime minister in 1979. (́ministə) |
| 1750 | prince | hoàn tử | n | *an important male member of a royal family, especially a son or grandson of the king or queen 1. The witch cast a spell on the prince and he turned into a frog. 2. The prince has two bodyguards watching over him every hour of the day. (prins) |
| 1751 | princess | công chúa | n | *an important female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a king and queen, or the wife of a prince 1. So the prince and princess got married, and lived happily ever after. 2. The princess in the fairy story had long silken hair. (prin'ses) |
| 1752 | principle | cơ bản, chủ yếu; nguyên lý, nguyên tắc | n | *a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works *If you agree with or believe something in principle, you agree with the idea in general, although you might not support it in reality or in every situation 1. The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy. 2. In the 1870s and 1880s, doctors began to follow the principles of antiseptic surgery. (ˈprɪnsəpəl) |
| 1753 | printer | máy in, thợ in | n | *a machine that is connected to a computer and prints onto paper using ink 1. We are a commercial printer offering pre-press, printing, and bindery services. 2. The book is now at the printers. (́printə) |
| 1754 | printing | sự in, thuật in, kỹ sảo in | n | *the activity or business of producing writing or images on paper or other material with a machine 1. She runs her own printing business. 2. The first printing will be 25,000 copies. (́printiη) |
| 1755 | priority | sự ưu tế, quyền ưu tiên | n | *something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things 1. We need to establish a new set of priorities. 2. You need to identify your priorities. (prai ́ɔriti) |
| 1756 | prison | nhà tù | n | *a building where criminals are forced to live as a punishment 1. He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit. 2. He was sent to a high-security prison. (ˈprɪzən) |
| 1757 | prisoner | tù nhân | n | *a person who is kept in prison as a punishment *to catch and guard someone so that they cannot escape 1. Early this morning, armed police surrounded a house which they thought contained an escaped prisoner. 2. Cooped up in a small dark cell, the prisoner hadn't seen daylight for five years. (ˈprɪzənə(r)) |
| 1758 | prize | giải, giải thưởng | n | *something valuable, such as an amount of money, that is given to someone who succeeds in a competition or game or that is given to someone as a reward for doing very good work 1. First prize is a fortnight in Barbados and second prize is a weekend in Rome. 2. There's a prize for the fastest three runners in each category. (praiz) |
| 1759 | problem | vấn đề, điều khó giải quyết | n | *a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved 1. Our main problem is lack of cash. 2. I'm having problems with my computer. (prɔbləm) |
| 1760 | procedure | thủ tục | n | *a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something 1. The company has new procedures for dealing with complaints. 2. You must follow correct procedure at all times. (prə ́si:dʒə) |
| 1761 | producer | nhà sản xuất | n | *a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a film, play, or television or radio programme 1. With fairtrade everyone benefits, both producers and consumers. 2. The producer disliked the script and demanded a rewrite. (prə ́dju:sə) |
| 1762 | product | sản phẩm | n | *something that is made to be sold, usually something that is produced by an industrial process or, less commonly, something that is grown or obtained through farming 1. This product contains no animal fat. 2. The company is concentrating on developing new products. (́prɔdʌkt) |
| 1763 | production | sự sản xuất, chế tạo | n | *the process of making or growing goods to be sold 1. The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production. 2. The drug is still being tested and will not go into commercial production for at least two years. (prə ́dʌkʃən) |
| 1764 | profession | nghề, nghề nghiệp | n | * * 1. 2. (prə ́feʃ(ə)n) |
| 1765 | professor | giáo sư, giảng viên | n | *any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education *the people who do a particular type of work, considered as a group 1. He reached the heights of his profession at the age of 35. 2. Her ambition and determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession. (prəˈfɛsər) |
| 1766 | profit | thuận lợi, lợi ích, lợi nhuận | n | *money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services 1. She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies. 2. A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen. (ˈprɒfɪt) |
| 1767 | programme | chương trình | n | * something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio 1. programme about something I watched a programme about volcanoes. 2. We have recently launched a research programme. (́prougræm) |
| 1768 | promotion | sự thăng chức, sự thăng cấp | n | *a broadcast on television or radio 1. It's one of those arts programmes late at night. 2. It's my favourite TV programme - I never miss an episode. (prə'mou∫n) |
| 1769 | pronunciation | sự phát âm | n | *how words are pronounced 1. English pronunciation is notoriously difficult. 2. There are two different pronunciations of this word. (prə ̧nʌnsi ́eiʃən) |
| 1770 | proof | chứng, chứng cớ, bằng chứng; sự kiểm chứng | n | *a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true 1. The police have no definitive proof of her guilt. 2. There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty. (pru:f) |
| 1771 | property | tài sản, của cải; đất đấi, nhà cửa, bất động sản | n | *an object or objects that belong to someone *a building or area of land, or both together 1. The club does not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to club members' personal property. 2. Both books have "Government property" stamped inside them. (prɔpəti) |
| 1772 | proportion | sự cân xứng, sự cân đối | n | *the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole *the number, amount, or level of one thing when compared to another 1. As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes. 2. Their generosity was in inverse proportion to their income . (prə'pɔ:ʃn) |
| 1773 | proposal | sự đề nghị, đề xuất | n | *a suggestion, sometimes a written one *an offer of marriage 1. The members are agreed that the proposal should be rejected. 2. They declared their support for the proposal (prə'pouzl) |
| 1774 | prospect | viễn cảnh, toàn cảnh; triển vọng, mong chờ | n | *the possibility that something good might happen in the future *the idea of something that will or might happen in the future 1. He cheered up at the prospect of a meal. 2. The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread. (́prɔspekt) |
| 1775 | protection | sự bảo vệ, sự che chở | n | *the act of protecting or state of being protected 1. The hut afforded little protection from the elements. 2. Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species. (prə'tek∫n) |
| 1776 | reaction | sự phản ứng; sự phản tác dụng | n | *behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else 1. I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am. 2. There has been an immediate/widespread/hostile reaction against the government's proposed tax increases. (ri:'ækʃn) |
| 1777 | reader | người đọc, độc giả | n | *someone who reads for pleasure, especially a person who reads a lot *someone who reads a particular newspaper or magazine 1. She's a very keen reader - she devours one book after another. 2. He's a voracious reader of historical novels. (́ri:də) |
| 1778 | reading | sự đọc | n | *the skill or activity of getting information from books *an occasion when something written, especially a work of literature, is spoken to an audience 1. I wish I could find (the) time to do more reading. 2. I do a lot of reading in my free time. (́ri:diη) |
| 1779 | reality | sự thật, thực tế, thực tại | n | *the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be 1. Romantic novels provide an escape from reality. 2. I like the idea of living in the countryside but I'm not sure I'd like the reality. (ri:'æliti) |
| 1780 | reason | lý do, lý lẽ | n | *the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation 1. I see no reason for us to depart from our usual practice. 2. Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's pollution. (ri:zn) |
| 1781 | receipt | công thức; đơn thuốc | n | *something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received *the act or state of receiving money or goods 1. I'd thrown the receipt away. 2. If you've got your receipt you can usually exchange the goods. (ri ́si:t) |
| 1782 | reception | sự nhận, sự tiếp nhận, sự đón tiếp | n | *a formal party at which important people are welcomed *the way in which people react to something or someone 1. I went to see the sales manager but got a rather chilly reception. 2. The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning. (ri'sep∫n) |
| 1783 | recognition | sự công nhận, sự thưa nhận | n | *agreement that something is true or legal 1. She gave me a faint smile of recognition. 2. Her body had been mutilated beyond recognition. (,rekəg'niʃn) |
| 1784 | recording | sự ghi, sự thu âm | n | *speech, music, or moving pictures that have been recorded to be listened to or watched later *the process or business of storing sounds or moving pictures using electronic equipment so that they can be heard or seen later 1. Most of the bands that appear on the show just mime to a recording of their songs. 2. The recording has been reissued to celebrate the conductor's 80th birthday. (ri ́kɔ:diη) |
| 1785 | reduction | sự giảm giá, sự hạ giá | n | *the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. 1. The treaty has led to a dramatic reduction in the number of land-based missiles in Europe. 2. Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year. (ri ́dʌkʃən) |
| 1786 | reference | sự tham khảo, hỏi ý kiến | n | *a mention of something 1. She made a veiled reference to her former employer. 2. He made several references to his time in France. (refərəns) |
| 1787 | refrigerator | tủ lạnh | n | *a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature 1. Store fruit juice in the refrigerator. (ri'fridЗзreitз) |
| 1788 | refusal | sự từ chối, sự khước từ | n | *the act of refusing to do or accept something 1. The University has docked lecturers' pay/wages by 20% because of their refusal to mark exam papers. 2. The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists. (ri ́fju:zl) |
| 1789 | region | vùng, miền | n | *a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided *approximately 1. The war is threatening to engulf the entire region. 2. Grapes from this region are freighted all over the world. (ri:dʒən) |
| 1790 | regulation | sự điều chỉnh, điều lệ, quy tắc | n | *an official rule or the act of controlling something 1. The Social Democrats are still wedded to the concepts of high taxation and regulation. 2. New safety regulations have been brought in. (̧regju ́leiʃən) |
| 1791 | relation | mối quan hệ, sự liên quan, liên lạc | n | *the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards each other 1. I think she's a relation of theirs. 2. They're not blood relations, - they're only connected by marriage. (ri'leiʃn) |
| 1792 | relationship | mối quan hệ, mối liên lạc | n | *the way in which two things are connected *the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other 1. Her relationship isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother. 2. Lack of trust is very destructive in a relationship. (ri'lei∫ən∫ip) |
| 1793 | relief | sự giảm nhẹ, sự làm cho khuây khỏa; sự trợ cấp; sự đền bù | n | *a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended *food, money, or services that provide help for people in need 1. We both heaved a sigh of relief when she left. 2. To the bride's relief, the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch. (ri'li:f) |
| 1794 | religion | tôn giáo | n | *the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship 1. The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion. 2. She has strong opinions about religion. (rɪˈlɪdʒən) |
| 1795 | remains | đồ thưa, cái còn lại | n | *pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away 1. The remains of the Roman fort are well preserved. 2. Early human remains were found in the Dordogne region of France. (re'meins) |
| 1796 | removal | viêc di chuyển, việc dọn nhà, dời đi | n | *the act of taking something or someone away from somewhere or something 1. The kidney plays a vital role in the removal of waste products from the blood. 2. The company charged him for the removal of the vehicle. (ri'mu:vəl) |
| 1797 | reputation | sự nổi tiếng, nổi danh | n | *the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character 1. The company has a worldwide reputation for quality. 2. She has the reputation of being a good doctor. (,repju:'teiʃn) |
| 1798 | requirement | nhu cầu, sự đòi hỏi; luật lệ, thủ tục | n | *something that you must do, or something you need 1. There is a residency requirement for obtaining citizenship. 2. The government estimates that its borrowing requirement this year could reach £150 billion, subject to a wide margin of error. (rɪˈkwaɪərmənt) |
| 1799 | research | sự nghiên cứu | n | *a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding 1. He has dedicated his life to scientific research. 2. He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers. (ri'sз:tʃ) |
| 1800 | reservation | sự hạn chế, điều kiện hạn chế | n | *an arrangement in which something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant is kept for you *a doubt or feeling of not being able to agree with or accept something completely 1. The US government forcibly resettled the Native Americans in reservations. 2. The restaurant is so popular it's almost impossible to get a reservation. (rez.əveɪ.ʃən) |
| 1801 | resistance | sự chống lại, sự phản đối, sự kháng cự | n | *the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something 1. The army is reported to be encountering considerable resistance. 2. Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics. (ri ́zistəns) |
| 1802 | resort | kế sách, phương kế | n | *a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose 1. Rimini is a thriving holiday resort on the east coast of Italy. 2. The resort is easily accessible by road, rail and air. (ri ́zɔ:t) |
| 1803 | resource | tài nguyên; kế sách, thủ đoạn | n | *a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization, or person 1. The country's greatest resource is the dedication of its workers. 2. Britain's mineral resources include coal and gas deposits. (ri'so:s) |
| 1804 | response | sự trả lời, câu trả lời, sự hưởng ứng, sự đáp lại | n | *an answer or reaction 1. The response to our advertisement has been somewhat disappointing. 2. Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet? (rɪˈspɒns) |
| 1805 | responsibility | trách nhiệm, sự chịu trách nhiệm | n | *something that it is your job or duty to deal with *blame for something that has happened 1. Colin Lamb has taken over responsibility for this project. 2. The council denied that their decision represented any abdication of responsibility. (ris,ponsз'biliti) |
| 1806 | restaurant | nhà hàng ăn, hiệu ăn | n | *a place where meals are prepared and served to customers 1. Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant. 2. They do really good food at that restaurant and it's not very expensive either. (́restərɔn) |
| 1807 | restriction | sự hạn chế, sự giới hạn | n | *an official limit on something 1. Do these parking restrictions cover residents as well as visitors? 2. These restrictions infringe upon basic human rights. (ri'strik∫n) |
| 1808 | retirement | sự ẩn dật, nơi hẻo lánh, sự về hưu, sự nghỉ việc | n | *the act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old *the period in someone's life after they have stopped working because of having reached a particular age 1. They held a dinner to celebrate his retirement. 2. She's trying to lay something aside for her retirement. (rɪˈtaɪərmənt) |
| 1809 | revision | sự xem lại, sự đọc lại, sự sửa lại, sự ôn lại | n | *a change that is made to something, or the process of doing this *study of work you have done, in order to prepare for an exam: 1. These proposals will need a lot of revision. 2. He was forced to make several revisions to his speech. (ri ́viʒən) |
| 1810 | revolution | cuộc cách mạng | n | *a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war: *a very important change in the way that people do things 1. It was very difficult to encapsulate the story of the revolution in a single one-hour documentary. 2. Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the revolution. (,revə'lu:ʃn) |
| 1811 | rhythm | nhịp điệu | n | *a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing *a regular movement or pattern of movements 1. The drummer beat out a steady rhythm while we marched. 2. Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms. (riðm) |
| 1812 | rice | gạo, thóc, cơm; cây lúa | n | *the small seeds of a particular type of grass, cooked, and eaten as food 1. It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables. 2. The prisoners existed on a meagre diet of rice and fish. (raɪs) |
| 1813 | rider | người cưỡi ngựa, người đi xe đạp | n | *a person who travels along on a horse or bicycle 1. The rider was thrown as the horse jumped the fence. 2. It's a beautiful horse but a bit too frisky for an inexperienced rider. (́raidə) |
| 1814 | riding | môn thể thấo cưỡi ngựa, sự đi xe (bus, điện, xe đạp) | n | *the sport or activity of riding horses 1. Have you ever been riding? 2. She goes riding on Saturdays. (́raidiη) |
| 1815 | road | con đường, đường phố | n | *a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along *When you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance 1. The car skidded off the road, hit a tree and overturned. 2. New pedestrian pathways are being built alongside the road. (roʊd) |
| 1816 | rock | đá | n | *the dry solid part of the earth's surface, or any large piece of this that sticks up out of the ground or the sea 1. The boat sank almost immediately after it had struck the rock. 2. The rock weighed over a ton and was completely immovable. (rɔk) |
| 1817 | role | vai (diễn), vai trò | n | *the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship *an actor's part in a film or play 1. Your role in the project will be strictly defined. 2. The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed. (roul) |
| 1818 | roof | mái nhà, nóc | n | *the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, etc. 1. The slate roof differentiates this house from others in the area. 2. All I need is a roof over my head and a decent meal. (ru:f) |
| 1819 | root | gốc, rễ | n | *the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to get water and food and holds the plant firm in the ground *the cause or origin of something bad 1. We moored the boat to a large tree root. 2. He took hold of the plant's root and pulled. (ru:t) |
| 1820 | rope | dây cáp, dây thưng, xâu, chuỗi | n | *(a piece of) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads 1. We anchored ourselves to the rocks with a rope. 2. He caught the rope and knotted it around a post. (roʊp) |
| 1821 | route | đường đi, lộ trình, tuyến đường | n | *a particular way or direction between places *a method of achieving something 1. The route is all downhill from here to the finish. 2. Police lined the route of the demonstration. (ru:t) |
| 1822 | row | hàng, dãy | n | *a line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged next to each other *one after another without a break 1. The roof of the temple was held up by a row of thick stone columns. 2. I'd like seats on the front row of the stalls. (rou) |
| 1823 | rubber | cao su | n | *an elastic substance (= that stretches) made either from the juice of particular tropical trees or artificially 1. Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials. 2. The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, paint and rubber. (́rʌbə) |
| 1824 | rubbish | vật vô giá trị, bỏ đi, rác rưởi | n | *waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed *something that you think is very low quality or not true 1. It's a shame that such a beautiful area has been defiled by a rubbish dump. 2. He made a rather half-hearted attempt to clear up the rubbish. (ˈrʌbɪʃ) |
| 1825 | ruler | người cai trị, người trị vì; thước kẻ | n | *the leader of a country *a long, narrow, flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with straight edges where centimetres or inches, or both are printed. It is used for measuring things and for drawing straight lines. 1. The country was without a ruler after the queen died. 2. a military ruler (́ru:lə) |
| 1826 | rumour | tin đồn, lời đồn | n | *an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person 1. I heard a rumour that she's leaving, but apparently there's nothing in it. 2. A rumour has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business. (ˈrumər) |
| 1827 | runner | người chạy | n | *someone who runs, especially in competitions *a horse running in a race 1. Given his age, he's a remarkably fast runner. 2. The runner collapsed just a few paces from the finish. (́rʌnə) |
| 1828 | running | sự chạy, cuộc chạy đua | n | *happening on a particular number of regular occasions 1. For the second day running, play was impossible because of the rain. 2. They had to make running repairs to the vessel to prevent it from sinking. (rʌniɳ) |
| 1829 | sadness | sự buồn rầu, sự buồn bã | n | *the feeling of being unhappy, especially because something bad has happened 1. She spoke of her sadness over her father's death. 2. It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Joan Walsh. (sædnis) |
| 1830 | safety | sự an toàn, sự chắc chăn | n | *a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk 1. Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing. 2. The report is highly critical of safety standards at the factory. (seifti) |
| 1831 | sailing | sự đi thuyền | n | *the sport or activity of using boats with sails 1. I never really got into sailing. 2. She loves to go sailing. (seiliɳ) |
| 1832 | sailor | thủy thủ | n | *a person who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer *a person who often takes part in the sport of using boats with sails 1. He was a young sailor on his first sea voyage. 2. A sailor threw a rope ashore and we tied the boat to a post. (seilə) |
| 1833 | salad | sa lát (xà lách trộng dầu dấm); rau sống | n | *a mixture of uncooked vegetables, usually including lettuce, eaten either as a separate dish or with other food *cooked or uncooked vegetables cut into very small pieces and often mixed with mayonnaise 1. I ordered some pasta and a mixed salad. 2. The salmon was accompanied by a fresh green salad. (sæləd) |
| 1834 | salary | tiền lương | n | *a fixed amount of money agreed every year as pay for an employee, usually paid directly into his or her bank account every month 1. She retired at 50 on a full salary. 2. It's not by any means a brilliant salary but it's adequate for our needs. (ˈsæləri) |
| 1835 | salt | muối | n | *a common white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used especially to add flavour to food or to preserve it 1. The sauce needs a little salt. 2. Most snack foods are high in salt. (sɔ:lt) |
| 1836 | sample | mẫu, hàng mẫu | n | *a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like *a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it: 1. We asked a random sample of people what they thought. 2. The study was carried out with such a small sample that its results are invalid (́sa:mpl) |
| 1837 | sand | cát | n | *a substance that consists of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts 1. The child was tracing patterns in the sand with a stick. 2. Baby Martha was wriggling her toes in the sand. (sænd) |
| 1838 | satisfaction | sự làm cho thỏa mãn, toại nguyện sự trả nợ, bồi thường | n | *a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do *in a way that a particular person can believe or accept 1. She felt a warm glow of satisfaction. 2. The Finance Minister's fall from grace gave the tabloid press great satisfaction. (,sætis'fæk∫n) |
| 1839 | Saturday (abbr Sat) | thứ 7 | n | *the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday 1. We did very little on Saturday. 2. I'm seeing Helen on Saturday. (sætədi) |
| 1840 | sauce | nước xốt, nước chấm | n | *a thick liquid eaten with food to add flavour 1. Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil. 2. Thicken the sauce with a little flour. (sɔ:s) |
| 1841 | scale | vảy (cá..), tỷ lệ | n | *a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something *the relation between the real size of something and its size on a map, model, or diagram 1. Films are rated on a scale of poor, fair, good and excellent. 2. Like all reading book schemes, these books are on a graduated scale of difficulty. (skeɪl) |
| 1842 | scene | cảnh, phong cảnh | n | *a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time *a view or picture of a place, event, or activity 1. The whole of the banquet scene is mimed. 2. In the first scene, the camera moves slowly across the room. (si:n) |
| 1843 | scheme | sự sắp xếp, sự phối hợp; kế hoạch thực hiện; lược đồ, sơ đồ | n | *an officially organized plan or system *an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you 1. The scheme is simple and cheap to operate. 2. She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income. (ski:m) |
| 1844 | science | khoa học, khoa học tự nhiên | n | *(knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, especially by watching, measuring, and doing experiments, and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities *a particular subject that is studied using scientific methods 1. Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science. 2. We need to invest more as a country in science and technology. (saiəns) |
| 1845 | scientist | nhà khoa học | n | *an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences 1. A couple of decades ago scientists noticed Panama's climate was slowly growing drier. 2. There are scientists who say that the results of the research are flawed. (saiəntist) |
| 1846 | scissors | cái kéo | n | *a device used for cutting materials such as paper, cloth, and hair, consisting of two sharp blades that are joined in the middle, and two handles with holes to put your fingers through 1. Never mess around with scissors. 2. Use scissors to cut the shapes out. (́sizəz) |
| 1847 | screen | màn che, màn ảnh, màn hình; phim ảnh nói chung | n | *a flat surface in a cinema, on a television, or as part of a computer, on which pictures or words are shown 1. If you press this key, the computer screen will clear. 2. Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. (skrin) |
| 1848 | season | mùa | n | *one of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter *the period of the year when something that happens every year happens 1. Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season. 2. We could always go later in the season. (́si:zən) |
| 1849 | seat | ghế, chỗ ngồi | n | *a piece of furniture or part of a train, plane, etc. that has been designed for someone to sit on 1. The back seat of the car folds down. 2. He leaned back in his seat with a sigh. (si:t) |
| 1850 | secretary | thư ký | n | *someone who works in an office, writing letters, making phone calls, and arranging meetings for a person or for an organization *the member of a committee of an organization, club, etc. who keeps records of meetings, sends letters, emails, etc.: 1. Unless it's marked 'private', my secretary usually opens my post. 2. Their conversations were taken down in shorthand by a secretary. (sekrətri) |
| 1851 | section | mục, phần | n | *one of the parts that something is divided into 1. Most news magazines have a section devoted to external affairs . 2. Every week in the books section of the paper they profile a different author. (sekʃn) |
| 1852 | sector | khu vực, lĩnh vực | n | *one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided 1. Salaries in the public sector are expected to fall by 15% this year. 2. Many scientists working for the government have left for the private sector. (ˈsɛktər) |
| 1853 | security | sự an toàn, sự an ninh | n | *protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries *the fact that something is not likely to fail or be lost 1. You need some financial security when you have children. 2. Government bonds are a sound investment because they combine good profits and high security. (siˈkiuəriti) |
| 1854 | seed | hạt, hạt giống | n | *a small, round or oval object produced by a plant and from which, when it is planted, a new plant can grow *the cause of a feeling or situation, or the early stages of it 1. The chemical will stop all seeds from sprouting (= starting to grow). 2. The farmers grow these crops for seed (= for planting to grow more crops, rather than for eating). (sid) |
| 1855 | selection | sự lựa chọn, sự chọc lọc | n | *the act of choosing someone or something *a choice or range of different types of something 1. I asked for a mixed selection of chocolates. 2. We were offered a selection of cakes and pastries with our tea. (si'lekʃn) |
| 1856 | senate | thượng nghi viện, ban giám hiệu | n | *one of the two groups of politicians who make laws in some political systems such as in the US, Australia, and France, often having different powers from the other group and different rules for members, for example being elected for a longer period 1. The House speaker said he was confident the settlement would go through without the Senate's amendment. 2. He is the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee. (́senit) |
| 1857 | senator | thượng nghị sĩ | n | *a politician who has been elected to a Senate 1. The senator has been in the spotlight recently since the revelation of his tax frauds. 2. The senator worked hard, always talking to his constituents and hearing their problems. (ˈsɛnətər) |
| 1858 | sense | giác quan, tri giác, cảm giác | n | *an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel *a general feeling or understanding 1. He has no sense of right and wrong. 2. War had given to the community a greater sense of togetherness. (sens) |
| 1859 | separation | sự chia cắt, phân ly, sự chia tay, ly thân | n | *a situation in which two or more people or things are separated *an arrangement, often legal, by which two married people stop living together as a couple 1. One common cause of homelessness is separation or divorce. 2. We thought we'd try a period of separation. (̧sepə ́reiʃən) |
| 1860 | September | tháng 9 | n | *the ninth month of the year, after August and before October 1. Her birthday is in September. 2. She starts her new school in September. (sep ́tembə) |
| 1861 | series | loạt, dãy, chuỗi | n | *a number of similar or related events or things, one following another *a set of television or radio broadcasts on the same subject or using the same characters but in different situations 1. The initial earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks. 2. He's had a series of badly paid jobs. (ˈsɪəriz) |
| 1862 | servant | người hầu, đầy tớ | n | *a person who is employed in another person's house, doing jobs such as cooking and cleaning, especially in the past 1. His father's family lived in a big house with servants. 2. She has servants to do all her work for her. (sə:vənt) |
| 1863 | service | sự phục vụ, sự hầu hạ | n | *a government system or private organization that is responsible for a particular type of activity, or for providing a particular thing that people need *the fact that a system is working 1. There is a very limited bus service on Sundays. 2. We hope to be operating a normal service as soon as possible. (sə:vis) |
| 1864 | session | buổi họp, phiên họp, buổi, phiên | n | *a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a law court *a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity 1. We'll be starting the session at six o'clock. 2. The delegates trailed back into the conference room for the afternoon session. (seʃn) |
| 1865 | sewing | sự khâu, sự may vá | n | *the skill or activity of making or repairing clothes or other things made from cloth 1. I'm afraid sewing isn't one of my fortes. 2. The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology. (́souiη) |
| 1866 | shade | bóng, bóng tối | n | *slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun *a covering that is put over an electric light in order to make it less bright 1. She left the midday sun for the cool of the shade. 2. This plant grows best in the shade. (ʃeid) |
| 1867 | shadow | bóng, bóng tối, bóng râm, bóng mát | n | *an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something 1.The children were playing, jumping on each other's shadows. 2. Jamie followed his mother around all day like a shadow. (ˈʃædəu) |
| 1868 | shame | sự xấu hổ, thẹn thùng, sự ngượng | n | *If something is described as a shame, it is disappointing or not satisfactory *an uncomfortable feeling of guilt or of being ashamed because of your own or someone else's bad behaviour 1. He said he felt no shame for what he had done. 2. The children hung/bowed their heads in shame. (ʃeɪm) |
| 1869 | sheep | con cừu | n | *a farm animal with thick wool that eats grass and is kept for its wool, skin, and meat 1. Sheep were grazing in the fields. 2. She was one of the country's top sheep breeders. (ʃi:p) |
| 1870 | sheet | chăn, khăn trải giường; lá, tấm, phiến, tờ | n | *a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed for sleeping on or under *a large, thin, flat, usually rectangular piece of something 1. I didn't realize we had to write each answer on a new sheet of paper. 2. Thousands of people wrote in to the BBC asking for an information sheet. (ʃi:t) |
| 1871 | shelf | kệ, ngăn, giá | n | *a long, flat board fixed horizontally, usually against a wall or inside a cupboard so that objects can be stored on it 1. I've put the cake on a high shelf where he can't get at it. 2. She arranged her birthday cards along the shelf. (ʃɛlf) |
| 1872 | shell | vỏ, mai; vẻ bề ngoài | n | *the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and some animals 1. We brought some shells home from the beach. 2. She had a collection of shells on her shelf. (ʃɛl) |
| 1873 | ship | tàu, tàu thủy | n | *a large boat for travelling on water, especially across the sea 1. The crane lifted the container off the ship. 2. We spent two months aboard ship . (ʃɪp) |
| 1874 | shoe | giày | n | *one of a pair of coverings for your feet, usually made of a strong material such as leather, with a thick leather or plastic sole (= base) and usually a heel 1. I got some shoes cheap in the sale. 2. Do your shoes up before you trip over. (ʃu:) |
| 1875 | shooting | sự bắn, sự phóng đi | n | *the act of shooting bullets from guns or other weapons *an occasion when someone is injured or killed by a bullet shot from a gun 1. The shooting of the policeman has received universal condemnation. 2. They dived for cover when they heard the shooting start. (∫u:tiη) |
| 1876 | shopping | sự mua sắm | n | *the activity of buying things from shops *goods that you have bought from shops, especially food 1. I'm going shopping this afternoon. 2. My granddaughter does my weekly shopping for me. (ʃɔpiɳ) |
| 1877 | shot | đạn, viên đạn | n | *a kick, hit, or throw of the ball that is intended to score points in a sport such as cricket, football, tennis, or golf *the action of firing a gun or another weapon 1. He scored with a cracking shot into the back of the goal. 2. The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the shot. (ʃɔt) |
| 1878 | shoulder | vai | n | *one of the two parts of the body at each side of the neck that join the arms to the rest of the body 1. He gave me a friendly clap on the shoulder and said, "Well done!" 2. The bullet went clean through his shoulder. (ʃouldə) |
| 1879 | sight | cảnh đẹp; sự nhìn | n | *the ability to see *something that is in someone's view 1. She suffers from a sight defect. 2. He has no sight in his left eye. (sait) |
| 1880 | signature | chữ ký | n | *your name written by yourself, always in the same way, usually to show that something has been written or agreed by you 1. I mistook your signature and thought the letter was from someone else. 2. Please print your name clearly below your signature. (ˈsɪgnətʃər , ˈsɪgnəˌtʃʊər) |
| 1881 | silence | sự im lặng, sự yên tĩnh | n | *a period without any sound; complete quiet *a period of time in which there is complete quiet or no speaking 1. Cistercian monks and nuns take a vow of silence. 2. He has maintained a dignified silence about the rumours. (ˈsaɪləns) |
| 1882 | silk | tơ, chỉ, lụa | n | *a delicate, soft type of cloth made from a thread produced by silkworms, or the thread itself 1. Her hair was so soft it was like silk. 2. He was wearing a suit made from pure silk. (silk) |
| 1883 | singer | ca sĩ | n | *a person who sings 1. He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional. 2. An excited crowd waited for the singer to arrive. (́siηə) |
| 1884 | singing | sự hát, tiếng hát | n | *the activity of making musical sounds with the voice, usually a tune with words 1. He enjoys singing and dancing. 2. She began her singing career at the age of seven. (́siηiη) |
| 1885 | sister | chị, em gái | n | *a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person 1. Sophie and Emily are sisters. 2. Emily is Sophie's younger/little/older/big sister. (sistə) |
| 1886 | situation | hoàn cảnh, địa thế, vị trí | n | *the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place 1. Quite frankly, I think this whole situation is ridiculous. 2. It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is. (,sit∫u'ei∫n) |
| 1887 | size | cỡ. đã được định cỡ | n | *how large or small something or someone is *one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold 1. The fruit is washed and then graded by size. 2. We were horrified at the size of the bill. (saiz) |
| 1888 | skill | kỹ năng, kỹ sảo | n | *an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it 1. His skill lies in his ability to communicate quite complex ideas very simply. 2. This job demands a high degree of skill. (skil) |
| 1889 | skirt | váy, đầm | n | *a piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and does not have legs 1. The skirt fits tightly over the hips and flares just below the knees. 2. She was wearing a dreadful pink flouncy skirt. (skɜːrt) |
| 1890 | sleeve | tay áo, ống tay | n | *the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm 1. The sleeve of my jacket got caught on the door handle and ripped. 2. You could always turn the sleeves up. (sli:v) |
| 1891 | smoking | sự hút thuốc | n | *the action of smoking a cigarette, pipe, etc., or the activity of doing this regularly 1. His doctor advised him against smoking. 2. The connection between smoking and heart disease is well known. (smoukiη) |
| 1892 | snake | con rắn; người nham hiểm, xảo trá | n | *a reptile with a long body and no legs *to move along a route that includes a lot of twists or bends 1. The snake coiled itself tightly around the deer. 2. She watched the snake slither away. (sneik) |
| 1893 | soap | xà phòng | n | *a substance used for washing the body or other things *a soap opera 1. This soap is kinder to the skin. 2. There was no soap, so I just rinsed my hands with water. (soup) |
| 1894 | society | xã hội | n | *a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society *an organization to which people who share similar interests can belong 1. A fair justice system is a fundamental part of a civilized society. 2. In most countries, the family unit is still the cornerstone of society. (sə'saiəti) |
| 1895 | sock | tất ngắn, miếng lót giày | n | *a piece of clothing made from soft material that covers your foot and the lower part of your leg 1. Put on your shoes and socks. 2. The little boy was wearing odd socks (= socks of different colours). (sɔk) |
| 1896 | software | phần mềm (m.tính) | n | *the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs 1. He works for a software company. 2. When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost. (sɔfweз) |
| 1897 | soil | đất trồng; vết bẩn | n | *the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow 1. This vertical section of the soil shows four basic soil layers. 2. Corn is grown a lot in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well. (sɔɪl) |
| 1898 | soldier | lính, quân nhân | n | *a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war 1. He was pictured as a soldier in full uniform. 2. At that point, a soldier opened fire on the car. (souldʤə) |
| 1899 | solution | sự giải quyết, giải pháp | n | *the answer to a problem 1. She just seems so unhappy and I don't know what the solution is. 2. When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page. (sə'lu:ʃn) |
| 1900 | spice | gia vị | n | *a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food *something that makes something else more exciting and interesting 1. A large range of herbs and spices are used in Indian cookery. 2. Liven up your meals with fresh herbs and spices. (spais) |
| 1901 | spider | con nhện | n | *a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web (= a net made from sticky threads) 1. Don't be such a ponce! Pick the spider up - it won't hurt you! 2. The spider preys on small flies and other insects. (́spaidə) |
| 1902 | spirit | tinh thần, tâm hồn, linh hồn | n | *a particular way of thinking, feeling, or behaving, especially a way that is typical of a particular group of people, an activity, a time, or a place *the characteristics of a person that are considered as being separate from the body, and that many religions believe continue to exist after the body dies 1. The presence of so many outsiders has ruined the community spirit. 2. I could never play team sports - I lack the competitive spirit . (ˈspɪrɪt) |
| 1903 | spite | sự giận, sự hận thù; in spite of: mặc dù, bất chấp | n | *(used before one fact that makes another fact surprising) despite *a feeling of anger towards another person that makes someone want to annoy, upset, or hurt them, especially in a small way 1. In spite of unification, the country was still faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division. 2. In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism and commitment. (spait) |
| 1904 | spoon | cái thìa | n | *an object consisting of a round, hollow part and a handle, used for mixing, serving, and eating food 1. I prized the lid off with a spoon. 2. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon. (spu:n) |
| 1905 | tonne | tấn | n | *a unit of weight in the metric system, equal to 1,000 kilograms 1. Oil deliveries will fall 2.5 million tonnes short this year. 2. a 7,554-tonne ocean liner (tʌn) |
| 1906 | sport | thể thao | n | *a game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules, for enjoyment and/or as a job *all types of physical activity that people do to keep healthy or for enjoyment 1. She's not especially interested in sport. 2. There are risks inherent in almost every sport. (spɔ:t) |
| 1907 | tool | dụng cụ, đồ dùng | n | *a piece of equipment that you use with your hands to make or repair something 1. Early humans shaped tools out of stone. 2. Our lawn mower and lots of garden tools were stolen from the shed. (tu:l) |
| 1908 | spot | dấu, đốm, vết | n | *a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface around it *a raised, pale red circle on the skin that is temporary 1. He wore a grey tie with pink spots. 2. There was a spot of food on his shirt. (spɔt) |
| 1909 | tooth | răng | n | *one of the hard, white objects in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing (= crushing food) 1. These animals have razor-sharp teeth. 2. She has a small gap between her front teeth. (tu:θ) |
| 1910 | topic | đề tài, chủ đề | n | *a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied 1. We seem to have exhausted this topic of conversation . 2. An article on this topic would once have been considered off limits. (tɒpɪk) |
| 1911 | spring | mùa xuân | n | *the season of the year between winter and summer, lasting from March to June north of the equator, and from September to December south of the equator, when the weather becomes warmer, leaves and plants start to grow again and flowers appear 1. Cutting the bush back in the autumn will help promote vigorous growth in the spring. 2. The short hemline is very much in vogue this spring. (sprɪŋ) |
| 1912 | staff | gậy | n | *the group of people who work for an organization 1. There is a good relationship between staff and pupils at the school. 2. The staff are not very happy about the latest pay increase. (sta:f) |
| 1913 | tourist | khách du lịch | n | *someone who visits a place for pleasure and interest, usually while on holiday 1. I must look like the typical tourist with my shorts and my camera. 2. My dad has a cottage which he rents out to tourists. (tuərist) |
| 1914 | stage | tầng, bệ, sân khấu, giai đoạn | n | *a part of an activity or a period of development 1. My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar. 2. I do not propose to reveal details at this stage. (steɪdʒ) |
| 1915 | stair | bậc thang | n | *a set of steps that lead from one level of a building to another 1. I heard a creak on the stairs. 2. Aikiko fell down some stairs and broke her wrist. (steə) |
| 1916 | towel | khăn tắm, khăn lấu | n | *a piece of cloth or paper used for drying someone or something that is wet 1. Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class. 2. During the break between games, she had a drink of water and wiped the perspiration off her face and arms with a towel. (taʊəl) |
| 1917 | tower | tháp | n | *a tall, narrow structure, often square or circular, that either forms part of a building or stands alone 1. After their wedding the bells pealed out from the tower. 2. The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition. (tauə) |
| 1918 | town | thị trấn, thị xã, thành phố nhỏ | n | *a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work, places of entertainment, etc., and usually larger than a village but smaller than a city *the part of a town where most of the businesses are 1. We spent our holidays in a small French town. 2. The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace. (taun) |
| 1919 | statement | sự bày tỏ, sự phát biểu; sự tuyên bố, sự trình bày | n | *something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an opinion *a record of the amounts of money paid into and taken out of your bank account during a particular period of time 1. The statement excited new speculation that a senior minister may be about to resign. 2. The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report. (steitmənt) |
| 1920 | track | phần của đĩa; đường mòn, đường >đua | n | *the pair of long metal bars fixed on the ground at an equal distance from each other, along which trains travel *a path or rough road that is made of soil rather than having a surface covered with stone or other material 1. There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir. 2. After a while the narrow track merges with a wider path. (træk) |
| 1921 | station | trạm, điểm, đồn | n | *a building and the surrounding area where buses or trains stop for people to get on or off *a company that broadcasts radio or television programmes 1. Shall we get a taxi to the station? 2. It's a good half hour's walk to the station from here. (steiʃn) |
| 1922 | statue | tượng | n | *an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal 1. In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold. 2. A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday. (stæt∫u:) |
| 1923 | trading | sự kinh >doanh, việc mua bán | n | *the activity of buying and selling goods and/or services *the buying and selling of shares and money 1. She doesn't approve of Sunday trading (= shops being open on Sunday). 2. The stock market moved ahead slightly in active trading today. (treidiη) |
| 1924 | status | tình trạng | n | *an accepted or official position, especially in a social group 1. There has been an increase in applications for refugee status. 2. The success of her book has given her unexpected celebrity status. (ˈsteɪtəs , ˈstætəs) |
| 1925 | tradition | truyền thống | n | *a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group 1. This college has a long tradition of athletic excellence. 2. In keeping with tradition, they always have turkey on Christmas Day. (trə ́diʃən) |
| 1926 | traffic | sự đi lại, sự giao thông, sự >chuyển >động | n | *the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route 1. There was a police officer directing the traffic. 2. The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre. (træfik) |
| 1927 | training | sự dạy dỗ, sự huấn luyện, sự đào >tạo | n | *the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity 1. Both soldiers spent two weeks in training before being allowed to rejoin their unit. 2. His experience as a teacher was good training for parenthood. (trainiŋ) |
| 1928 | steam | hơi nước | n | *the hot gas that is produced when water boils 1. If water is heated to 100°C it turns to steam. 2. The steam from the kettle misted up her glasses. (stim) |
| 1929 | steel | thép, ngành thép | n | *a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles and buildings 1. The concrete is strengthened with steel rods. 2. Guitar strings nowadays are made from steel or nylon. (sti:l) |
| 1930 | translation | sự dịch | n | *something that is translated, or the process of translating something, from one language to another 1. I have tried to keep my translation as faithful as possible to the original book. 2. The novel's complex, imaginative style does not lend itself to translation. (træns'leiʃn) |
| 1931 | transport | sự vận chuyển, sự vận tải; >phương tiện đi lại | n | *the movement of people or goods from one place to another *a system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc. for getting from one place to another 1. The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe. 2. The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary. (trænspɔ:t) |
| 1932 | traveller | người đi, lữ khách | n | *someone who travels 1. The modern traveller can go where he likes. 2. She is a seasoned traveller. (trævlə) |
| 1933 | treatment | sự đối xử, >sự cư xử | n | *the way you deal with or behave towards someone or something *the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury 1. They were accused of inhumanity in their treatment of the hostages. 2. She's had really unsympathetic treatment from the management. (tri:tmənt) |
| 1934 | trend | phương hướng, xu hướng, chiều >hướng | n | *a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving 1. You can't really extrapolate a trend from such a small sample. 2. A worrying trend for insurers has been a rise in fraudulent claims. (trend) |
| 1935 | trial | sự thử nghiệm, cuộc thử nghiệm | n | *the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter *a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is 1. Ten witnesses are expected to testify at the trial today. 2. The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial. (traiəl) |
| 1936 | stock | kho sự trữ, hàng dự trữ, vốn | n | *a supply of something for use or sale *the total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop 1. Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock . 2. They're trying to get old stock off their hands by cutting prices. (stə:) |
| 1937 | triangle | hình tam giác | n | *a flat shape with three straight sides 1. Draw a perpendicular from the vertex of the triangle to its base. 2. A triangle is a shape with three sides. (́trai ̧æηgl) |
| 1938 | stomach | dạ dày | n | *an organ in the body where food is digested, or the soft front part of your body just below the chest 1. You shouldn't go to work on an empty stomach. 2. I do stomach exercises most days. (ˈstʌmək) |
| 1939 | stone | đá | n | *the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used for building, or a piece of this 1. The stone fell into the water with a plop. 2. Youths hurled stones at the soldiers. (stoun) |
| 1940 | storm | cơn giông, b~o | n | *an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning 1. We took cover from the storm in a bus shelter. 2. The storm left behind it a trail of devastation. (stɔ:m) |
| 1941 | trouble | điều lo lắng, điều muộn phiền | n | *problems or difficulties *a characteristic of someone or something that is considered a disadvantage or problem 1. You wouldn't believe the amount of trouble I've had with this car. 2. She got through her exams without too much trouble. (trʌbl) |
| 1942 | stove | bếp lò, lò sưởi | n | *a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top 1. a large box-shaped device that is used to cook and heat food, either by putting the food inside or by putting it on the top (stouv) |
| 1943 | trousers | quần tây | n | *a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet, consisting of two cylinder-shaped parts, one for each leg, that are joined at the top 1. I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket. 2. Why aren't you wearing any trousers, David? (́trauzə:z) |
| 1944 | truck | sự trao đổi, sự đổi chác | n | *a large road vehicle that is used for transporting large amounts of goods 1. Every few kilometres we passed a burned-out jeep or truck at the side of the road. 2. Long-distance truck drivers often use CB radio to talk to each other. (trʌk) |
| 1945 | strain | sự căng thẳng, sự căng | n | *a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage *an injury to a muscle or similar soft part of the body caused by using that part too much 1. His muscles knotted with the strain. 2. Jogging puts a lot of strain on the knees. (strein) |
| 1946 | truth | sự thật | n | *the quality of being true *a fact or principle that is thought to be true by most people 1. There was certainly an element of truth in what she said. 2. He's dying but he refuses to face the truth. (tru:θ) |
| 1947 | tube | ống, tuýp | n | *a long cylinder made from plastic, metal, rubber, or glass, especially used for moving or containing liquids or gases *a long, thin container made of soft metal or plastic that is closed at one end and has a small hole at the other, usually with a cover, used for storing thick liquids 1. The vacuum inside the tube caused it to implode when the external air pressure was increased. 2. The surgeon makes a small incision into which a tube is inserted. (tju:b) |
| 1948 | stranger | người lạ | n | *someone you do not know 1. He had the eerie feeling that he had met this stranger before. 2. She's dreaming she'll be whisked off her feet by a tall, dark handsome stranger. (streinʤə) |
| 1949 | strategy | chiến lược | n | *a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations 1. We need to decide soon what marketing strategy we should pursue for these new products. 2. The opposition parties have so far failed to set out an alternative strategy. (strætəʤɪ) |
| 1950 | tunnel | đường hầm, hang | n | *a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people 1. The tunnel was dug with the aid of heavy machinery. 2. Ten miners were trapped underground when the roof of the tunnel fell in. (tʌnl) |
| 1951 | stream | dòng suối | n | *water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by a channel cut into rock or ground, usually at ground level *a continuous flow of things or people 1. This little stream can become a deluge when it rains heavily. 2. The stream was quite shallow so we were able to walk across it. (stri:m) |
| 1952 | strength | sức mạnh, sức khỏe | n | *the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort *the degree to which something is strong or powerful 1. You must eat to keep your strength up. 2. The team will need all the strength they can muster to win this game. (streɳθ) |
| 1953 | tyre | lốp, vỏ xe | n | *a thick rubber ring, often filled with air, that is fitted around the outer edge of the wheel of a vehicle, allowing the vehicle to stick to the road surface and to travel over the ground more easily 1. He clipped the edge of the kerb with his front tyre. 2. He was driving so fast that his car tyre exploded. (taiз) |
| 1954 | string | dây, sợi dây | n | *(a piece of) strong, thin rope made by twisting very thin threads together, used for fastening and tying things *a series of related things or events 1. She dropped the book on her foot and let out a string of expletives. 2. She had a string of lovers before her marriage finally broke up. (strɪŋ) |
| 1955 | stripe | sọc, vằn, viền | n | *a strip on the surface of something that is a different colour from the surrounding surface 1. There are a couple of fish with blue markings, and a few more with gold stripes down the side. 2. She was wearing a dress which had vertical stripes on it. (straɪp) |
| 1956 | umbrella | ô, dù | n | *a device for protection against the rain, consisting of a stick with a folding frame covered in material at one end and usually a handle at the other, or a similar, often larger, device used for protection against the sun 1. She absent-mindedly left her umbrella on the bus. 2. I'll have to go back for my umbrella. (ʌm'brelə) |
| 1957 | structure | kết cấu, cấu trúc | n | *the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way *something that has been made or built from parts, especially a large building 1. The company has a complex organizational structure. 2. We have a differential salary structure based on employees' experience. (strʌkt∫ə) |
| 1958 | uncle | chú, bác | n | *the brother of someone's mother or father, or the husband of someone's aunt or uncle 1. We're going to visit my aunt and uncle on Sunday . 2. She inherited lots of money from her uncle. (ʌηkl) |
| 1959 | student | sinh viên | n | *a person who is learning at a college or university 1. We try to treat our students as individuals. 2. The course is intended for intermediate-level students. (stju:dnt) |
| 1960 | studio | xưởng phim, trường quay; phòng thu | n | *a room with special equipment where television or radio programmes or music recordings are made *a building or place where films are made, or a company that makes them 1. Later in this bulletin we will be going over to our Westminster studio for an update on the situation. 2. Andy shuts himself away in his studio for hours on end when he's recording a song. (́stju:diou) |
| 1961 | stuff | chất liệu, chất | n | *a substance, especially when you do not know or say exactly what it is 1. I've got some stuff to do at home, so I'm going to take off now. 2. I like modern art to a certain extent, but I don't like the really experimental stuff. (stʌf) |
| 1962 | style | phong cách, kiểu, mẫu, loại | n | *a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period *fashion, especially in clothing 1. Most of her films have a documentary style. 2. This painting perfectly exemplifies the naturalistic style that was so popular at the time (stail) |
| 1963 | subject | chủ đề, đề tài; chủ ngữ | n | *the thing that is being discussed, considered, or studied *an area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or university 1. Books on every conceivable subject lined one wall. 2. Several experts are to give evidence on the subject. (ˈsʌbdʒɪkt) |
| 1964 | substance | chất liệu; bản chất; nội dung | n | *material with particular physical characteristics *the most important part of what someone has said or written 1. This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark. 2. This substance stretches to any shape you want. (sʌbstəns) |
| 1965 | understanding | trí tuệ, sự hiểu biết | n | *knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works *a positive relationship between two people or groups in which they feel sympathy for each other 1. It certainly helped to deepen my understanding of the situation. 2. His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question. (ʌndərˈstændɪŋ) |
| 1966 | underwear | quần lót | n | *clothes worn next to the skin, under other clothes 1. lacy underwear 2. I had to strip down to my underwear for my medical examination. (ʌndəweə) |
| 1967 | success | sự thành công, sự thành đạt | n | *the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for *something that achieves positive results 1. He tried, albeit without success. 2. They hope to emulate the success of other software companies. (sək'si:d) |
| 1968 | unemployment | sự thất nghiệp, nạn thất nghiệp | n | *the number of people who do not have a job that provides money 1. Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of unemployment. 2. The problems of poverty, homelessness and unemployment are all interconnected. (Δnim'ploimзnt) |
| 1969 | suffering | sự đau đớn, sự đau khổ | n | *physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling 1. Now she is at peace and her suffering is over. 2. After months of suffering, his death was a mercy. (sΛfəriŋ) |
| 1970 | suggestion | sự đề nghị, sự đề xuất, sự khêu gợi | n | *an idea, plan, or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it 1. They treated his suggestion with derision. 2. Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion. (sə'dʤestʃn) |
| 1971 | union | liên hiệp, sự đoàn kết, sự hiệp nhất | n | *the act or the state of being joined together *a trade union 1. The signing of the treaty marked a major milestone on the road to European union. 2. The two countries are holding a summit to discuss economic and monetary union. (ju:njən) |
| 1972 | suitcase | va li | n | *a large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling 1. My dress got all crushed in my suitcase. 2. The suitcase was full of dollar bills . (́su:t ̧keis) |
| 1973 | universe | vũ trụ | n | *everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, etc. in space 1. We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe. 2. This book finally explodes some of the myths about the origin of the universe. (ju:nivə:s) |
| 1974 | sum | tổng, toàn bộ | n | *an amount of money 1. We were awarded a derisory sum. 2. Having sold the house she had a large sum of money at her disposal . (sʌm) |
| 1975 | university | trường đại học | n | *a place where people study for an undergraduate (= first) or postgraduate (= higher level) degree 1. She was rejected the first time she applied to the university, but when she reapplied the following year she was accepted. 2. Researchers at universities are always complaining about lack of funds. (̧ju:ni ́və:siti) |
| 1976 | summary | bản tóm tắt | n | *a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something 1. I only asked for a summary of the main points but she's making a real meal out of it. 2. He gave us a short summary of the meeting. (ˈsʌməri) |
| 1977 | summer | mùa hè | n | *the season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator 1. Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock . 2. Every summer thousands of people flock to the countryside. (ˈsʌmər) |
| 1978 | supermarket | siêu thị | n | *a large shop which sells most types of food and other goods needed in the home 1. She works on the checkout at the local supermarket. 2. Despite local opposition, the plans for the new supermarket have been cleared by the council. (́su:pə ̧ma:kit) |
| 1979 | supporter | vật chống đỡ; người cổ vũ, người ủng hộ | n | *someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person *someone who wants a particular team to win and might show it by going to watch the team play 1. He is a declared supporter of the scheme. 2. I'd marked her down as a Labour Party supporter, but I was completely wrong. (sə ́pɔ:tə) |
| 1980 | surface | mặt, bề mặt | n | *the outer or top part or layer of something 1. She watched the sunlight dancing on the water's surface. 2. Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral. (ˈsɜrfɪs) |
| 1981 | surname | họ | n | *the name that you share with other members of your family; last name 1. The surname 'Smith' is very common in Britain. 2. They're sisters, are they? I knew their surname was the same, but I never made the connection. (ˈsɜrˌneɪm) |
| 1982 | surroundings | vùng xung quanh, môi trường xung quanh | n | *the place where someone or something is and the things that are in it *the place where someone lives and the conditions they live in 1. The brickwork will mellow over the years so that it blends with the surroundings. 2. Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings. (sə ́raundiηz) |
| 1983 | suspicion | sự nghi ngờ, sự ngờ vực | n | *a belief or idea that something may be true *a feeling or belief that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong 1. I've got a sneaking suspicion that we're going the wrong way. 2. We always had the suspicion that their marriage was not happy. (səs'pi∫n) |
| 1984 | wheel | bánh xe | n | *a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, used for making vehicles or parts of machines move 1. Remember to apply plenty of oil so that the wheel can rotate freely. 2. It was a real job getting the wheel off the bike. (wil) |
| 1985 | swearing | lời thề, lời nguyền rủa, lời thề hứa | n | *rude or offensive language that someone uses, especially when they are angry 1. I don't like to hear children swearing. 2. She was shouting, swearing, and acting in an aggressive manner towards the staff (ˈsweərɪŋ) |
| 1986 | sweater | người ra mồ hôi,, kẻ bóc lột lấo động | n | *a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves and made from wool, that is worn on the upper part of the body 1. She wore jeans and a sweater. 2. She has knitted me beautiful sweaters and socks. (swetз) |
| 1987 | swelling | sự sưng lên, sự phồng ra | n | *a part of your body that has become bigger because of illness or injury 1. The fall left her with a painful swelling above her eye. 2. Put your foot into cold water to help the swelling go down. (́sweliη) |
| 1988 | swimming | sự bơi lội | n | *the activity or sport of swimming 1. The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise. 2. You can enjoy hiking, kayaking, or lake swimming. (́swimiη) |
| 1989 | width | tính chất rộng, bề rộng | n | *the distance across something from one side to the other 1. The needle is seven times smaller than the width of a human hair. 2. We need to measure the width of the wood. (wɪdθ; wɪtθ) |
| 1990 | swimming pool | bể nước | n | *an artificial area of water for swimming, or a building containing this 1. The hotel has its own swimming pool. 2. a heated/open-air swimming pool (ˈswɪmɪŋ) |
| 1991 | symbol | biểu tượng, ký hiệu | n | *a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else 1. The wheel in the Indian flag is a symbol of peace. 2. For many people the horseshoe is a symbol of good luck. (simbl) |
| 1992 | willingness | sự bằng lòng, sự vui lòng | n | *the quality of being happy to do something if it is needed 1. She shows a willingness to work on her own initiative. 2. The willingness of people to get involved has impressed the organizers of the event. (́wiliηnis) |
| 1993 | wine | rượu, đồ uống | n | *an alcoholic drink that is usually made from grapes, but can also be made from other fruits or flowers. It is made by fermenting the fruit with water and sugar 1. Let the fish cook for half an hour before you add the wine. 2. Most supermarkets stock a wide range of wines. (wain) |
| 1994 | sympathy | sự đồng cảm, sự đồng ý | n | *(an expression of) understanding and care for someone else's suffering *support and agreement 1. She said that she was deeply moved by all the letters of sympathy she had received. 2. I must confess I have some sympathy with his views. (́simpəθi) |
| 1995 | wing | cánh, sự bay, sự cất cánh | n | *the flat part of the body that a bird, insect, or bat uses for flying, or one of the flat, horizontal structures that stick out from the side of an aircraft and support it when it is flying 1. We sat there eating wings and watching a ball game. 2. A close inspection revealed minute cracks in the aircraft's fuselage and wings. (wiη) |
| 1996 | system | hệ thống, chế độ | n | *a set of connected things or devices that operate together *the way that the body works, especially the way that it digests food and passes out waste products 1. Hot water circulates through the heating system. 2. A run in the morning is good for the system - it wakes the body up and gets everything going. (sistim) |
| 1997 | winner | người thắng cuộc | n | *someone who wins a game, competition, or election 1. There'll be a prize for the winner. 2. The winner of this match will play Aston Villa in the semifinals. (winər) |
| 1998 | table | cái bàn | n | *a flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on 1. They sat round the dinner table, arguing about politics. 2. He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table. (teibl) |
| 1999 | tablet | tấm, bản, thẻ phiến | n | *a small, solid piece of medicine *a piece of stone or other hard material used for writing, esp. in ancient times 1. Take one tablet three times a day. 2. The archaeologists found six tablets recording business transactions from over three thousand years ago. (tæblit) |