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NOTỪ VỰNGNGHĨATỪ LOẠIĐỊNH NGHĨA
2501impressedđược ghi, khắc, in sâu vàoadj*to cause someone to admire or respect you


1. I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.
2. He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.
(ɪmˈprest)
2502impressivegây ấn tượng mạnh; hùng vĩ, oai >vệadj*If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important, or very large


1. That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player.
2. There are some very impressive buildings in the town.
(im'presiv)
2503independentđộc lậpadj*not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things


1. It's hard to obtain truly independent financial advice.
2. Hundreds of small independent shops will be forced to close by the opening of this superstore.
(,indi'pendənt)
2504indirectgián tiếpadj*happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or not obvious


1. The benefits from pure research are often indirect.
2. Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages.
(̧indi ́rekt)
2505indoortrong nhàadj*happening, used, or existing inside a building


1. The indoor flower market is a big tourist attraction.
2.He has vaulted 6.02 m in indoor competitions this year. 
(́in ̧dɔ:)
2506industrial(thuộc) công nghiệp, kỹ nghệadj*in or related to industry, or having a lot of industry and factories, etc.


1. He has an industrial background (= he has worked in industry).
2. The fund provides money to clean up chemically polluted industrial sites.
(in ́dʌstriəl)
2507inevitablekhông thể tránh được, chắc chắn >xảy ra; vẫn thường thấy, ngheadj*certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented


1. The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
(in ́evitəbl)
2508infectedbị nhiễm, bị đầu độcadj*containing bacteria or other things that can cause disease


1. After the operation the wound became infected.

(ɪnˈfektɪd)
2509infectiouslây, nhiễmadj*(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another
*able to pass a disease from one person, animal, or plant to another

1. After the 21-day isolation period, Ebola survivors are no longer infectious.
2. an infectious disease
(in ́fekʃəs)
2510informalkhông chính thức, không nghi thứcadj*not formal or official


1. The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting.
2. People chatting at a party will usually be talking in an informal register.
(in ́fɔ:məl)
2511injuredbị tổn thương, bị xúc phạmadj*hurt or physically harmed
*If your feelings are injured, someone has offended or upset you

1. She was told to stay in bed to rest her injured back.
2. He's still conscious but he's fairly badly injured.
(́indʒə:d)
2512innerở trong, nội bộ; thân cậnadj*inside or contained within something else
*Inner feelings or thoughts are ones that you do not show or tell other people

1. Leading off the main hall is a series of small inner rooms.
2. Sarah seemed to have a profound sense of inner peace.
(inə)
2513innocentvô tội, trong trắng, ngây thơadj*(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime
*(of a thing) not intended to harm anyone

1. He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime.
2. It was an innocent remark, I didn't mean to hurt his feelings.
(inəsnt)
2514insultinglăng mạ, xỉ nhụcadj*rude or offensive


1. You can't offer such a low salary to someone who is so highly skilled - it's insulting.

(in ́sʌltiη)
2515intelligentthông minh, sáng tríadj*showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily


1. Helen had a few intelligent things to say on the subject.
2. He seems like a very intelligent young man.
(in,teli'dЗen∫зl)
2516intendedcó ý định, có dụng ýadj*the person that you are going to marry


1. I shall be there with my intended.

(in ́tendid)
2517interestedcó chú ýadj*wanting to give your attention to something and discover more about it


1. He didn't seem very interested in what I was saying.
2. She's at that age where she's starting to get interested in boys.
(có thích thú, có quan tâm,)
2518interestinglàm thích thú, làm quan tâm, làm chú ýadj*Someone or something that is interesting keeps your attention because he, she, or it is unusual, exciting, or has a lot of ideas


1. She's quite an interesting woman.
2. She's got some very interesting things to say on the subject.
(intristiŋ)
2519internalở trong, bên trong, nội địaadj*inside the body


1. He sustained injuries to his arms, legs, and several internal organs.
2. Prolonged use of the drug can cause internal bleeding.
(in'tə:nl)
2520internationalquốc tếadj*involving more than one country


1. She was the boss of a large international company.
2. The Davis Cup is an important international tennis championship.
(intə'næʃən(ə)l)
2521irritatedtức giận, cáu tiếtadj*annoyed


1. I began to get increasingly irritated by/at her questions.

(iriteitid)
2522irritatinglàm phát cáu, chọc tứcadj*making you feel annoyed


1. an irritating habit

(́iriteitiη)
2523jealousghen,, ghen tịadj*upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person
*unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want

1. Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend.
2. He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks.
(ʤeləs)
2524justifiedhợp lý, được chứng minh là đúngadj*having a good reason for something


1. I accept that the criticism is completely justified.
2. I think you were quite justified in complaining.
(dʒʌstɪfaɪd)
2525keensắc, bén. keen on: say mê, ưa thíchadj*very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much
*very good or well developed

1. They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.
2. She's a keen tennis player.
(ki:n)
2526knittedđược đan, được thêuadj*made using wool or thick cotton and two long needles


1. hand-knitted gloves
2. a knitted jumper
(nitid)
2527lackingngu đần, ngây ngôadj*If something that you need is lacking, you do not have enough of it
*to not have a quality

1. Enthusiasm has been sadly lacking these past months at work.
2. He's totally lacking in charm.
(lækiη)
2528leadinglãnh đạo, dẫn đầuadj*very important or most important


1. He has established himself as the leading candidate in the election.
2. Our products compare favourably with all the leading brands.
(́li:diη)
2529legalhợp phápadj*connected with the law
*allowed by the law

1. You have a legal obligation to ensure your child receives a proper education.
2. It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.
(ˈligəl)
2530limitedhạn chế, có giới hạnadj*small in amount or number
*kept within a particular size, range, time, etc.

1. I only have a limited knowledge of Spanish.
2. Places on the bus are limited to 50 - so book early!
(ˈlɪmɪtɪd)
2531livelysống, sinh độngadj*full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting


1. It's hard work teaching a class of lively children.
2. They take a lively interest in their grandchildren.
(laivli)
2532localđịa phương, bộ phận, cục bộadj*from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country
*a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about

1. Most of the local population depend on fishing for their income.
2. The café is popular with both locals and visitors.
(ləʊk(ə)l)
2533logicalhợp lý, hợp logicadj*using reason


1. Students need the ability to construct a logical argument.
2. It was the logical thing to do (= the decision was a reasonable one when all the facts were considered).
(lɔdʤikəl)
2534lonelycô đơn, bơ vơadj*unhappy because you are not with other people
*A lonely place is a long way from where people live

1. She gets lonely now that all the kids have left home.
2. He couldn't bear to think of the lonely year ahead.
(́lounli)
2535looselỏng, không chặtadj*not firmly held or fastened in place
*(of clothes) not fitting closely to the body

1. There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.
2. Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class.
(lu:s)
2536lostthua, mấtadj*not knowing where you are and how to get to a place
*If something is lost, no one knows where it is

1. I got lost in the New York subway system.
2. Stick to the main roads and you won't get lost.
(lost)
2537loyaltrung thành, trung kiênadj*firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles


1. Jack has been a loyal worker in this company for almost 50 years.
2. When all her other friends deserted her, Steve remained loyal.
(lɔiəl)
2538madđiên, mất trí; bực điên ngườiadj*mentally ill, or unable to behave in a reasonable way
*very angry or annoyed

1. I think I must be going mad.
2. Kerry got really mad with Richard for not doing the washing up.
(mæd)
2539mainchính, chủ yếu, trọng yếu nhấtadj*larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the same type


1. The main thing is not to worry.
2. One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.
(mein)
2540majorlớn, nhiều hơn, trọng đại, chủ yếuadj*more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type


1. All of her major plays have been translated into English.
2. Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.
(ˈmeɪdʒər)
2541marriedcưới, kết hônadj*having a wife or husband


1. We've been happily married for five years.
2. Smith was married with two children.
(́mærid)
2542massiveto lớn, đồ sộadj*very large in size, amount, or number


1. They have a massive house.
2. She died after taking a massive overdose of drugs.
(mæsiv)
2543matchingtính địch thù, thi đấuadj*having the same colour or pattern as something else


1. a green dress with matching green handbag

(́mætʃiη)
2544medical(thuộc) y họcadj*related to the treatment of illness and injuries


1. A person's medical records are confidential.
2. The medical tests showed some variation in the baby's heart rate.
(medikə)
2545mental(thuộc) trí tuệ, trí óc; mất tríadj*relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking


1. The family has a history of mental disorder.
2. A doctor was asked about the mental state of the prisoner.
(mentl)
2546merechỉ làadj*used to emphasize that something is not large or important


1. The plane crashed mere minutes after take-off.
2. It took a mere five minutes for the world champion to dispose of his opponent.
(miə)
2547mildnhẹ, êm dịu, ôn hòaadj*not violent, severe, or extreme
*Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual

1. She can't accept even mild criticism of her work.
2. We've had a mild winter this year.
(maɪld)
2548military(thuộc) quân đội, quân sựadj*relating to or belonging to the armed forces


1. The minister argued against making cuts in military spending.
2. The military expedition was made up of 100 officers and men.
(militəri)
2549minornhỏ hơn, thứ yếu, không quan trọngadj*having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type


1. It's only a minor problem.
2. She suffered only minor injuries.
(́mainə)
2550missingvắng, thiếu, thất lạcadj*Someone who is missing has disappeared
*Something that is missing cannot be found because it is not where it should be

1. Her father has been missing since September 1992.
2. The burglars have been arrested but the jewellery is still missing.
(́misiη)
2551mistakensai lầm, hiểu lầmadj*wrong in what you believe, or based on a belief that is wrong


1. If you think you can keep drinking so much without damaging your health, then you're mistaken.
2. Unfortunately I was mistaken about how much it would cost.
(mis ́teiken)
2552mixedlẫn lộn, pha trộnadj*showing a mixture of different feelings or opinions
*including many different types of people or things

1. There has been a mixed reaction to the changes.
2. She has a very mixed group of friends.
(mikst)
2553modernhiện đại, tân tiếnadj*designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods:
*of the present or recent times, especially the period of history since around 1500

1. We're in the very modern-looking building opposite the station.
2. What do you think is the role of religion in the modern world?
(mɔdən)
2554moral(thuộc) đạo đức, luân lý, phẩm hạnh; có đạo đứcadj*relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws
*behaving in ways considered by most people to be correct and honest

1. It's her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows.
2. She's a very moral woman.
(ˈmɔrəl , ˈmɒrəl)
2555movingđộng, hoạt độngadj*A moving object is one that moves


1. moving parts in a machine
2. a moving target
(mu:viɳ)
2556musical(thuộc) nhạc, âm nhạc; du dương, êm áiadj*related to or connected with music
*If you are musical, you have a skill in or a great liking for music

1. Mozart's musical compositions include symphonies and operas.
2. Joe's family all play instruments - they're very musical.
(ˈmyuzɪkəl)
2557mysteriousthần bí, huyền bí, khó hiểuadj*strange, not known, or not understood


1. She's an actress whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given.
2. He died in mysterious circumstances, and there is still a possibility that it was murder.
(mis'tiəriəs)
2558nakedtrần, khỏa thân, trơ trụiadj*not covered by clothes
*A naked feeling or quality is not hidden, although it is bad

1. He answered the door half naked.
2. He was interrogated, stripped naked and then beaten.
(neikid)
2559narrowhẹp, chật hẹpadj*having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length
*limited to a small area of interest, activity, or thought

1. We drove up a narrow dirt track to their house.
2. They are unable to see beyond the narrow world of the theatre.
(nærou)
2560national(thuộc) quốc gia, dân tộcadj*relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries


1. The company's national headquarters is in Rome.
2. A statue was erected to glorify the country's national heroes.
(næʃən(ə)l)
2561natural(thuộc) tự nhiên, thiên nhiênadj*as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people
*A natural ability or characteristic is one that you were born with

1. People say that breast-feeding is better than bottle-feeding because it's more natural.
2. She's a natural blonde (= her real hair colour is blonde).
(nætʃrəl)
2562neatsạch, ngăn nắp; rành mạchadj*tidy, with everything in its place


1. She coiled her hair into a neat bun on top of her head.
2. The castle has trim lawns and neat flower beds.
(ni:t)
2563necessarycần, cần thiết, thiết yếuadj*needed in order to achieve a particular result


1. He lacks the necessary skills for the job.
2. I don't have much time so I won't be staying any longer than necessary.
(nesəseri)
2564negativephủ địnhadj*expressing "no"
*A negative sentence or phrase is one that contains a word such as "not", "no", "never", or "nothing"

1. We received a negative answer to our request.
2. "I've never seen him in my life" is a negative sentence.
(́negətiv)
2565nervoushoảng sợ, dễ bị kích thích, hay lo lắngadj*worried and anxious


1. I was too nervous to speak.
2. She's always been nervous around dogs.
(ˈnɜrvəs)
2566noisyồn ào, huyên náoadj*making a lot of noise


1. Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep.
2. It was so noisy that we couldn't hear ourselves speak.
(́nɔizi)
2567northernBắcadj*in or from the north part of an area:


1. The poem is written in northern dialect.
2. Our dining room has a northern exposure, so it's rather cold.
(nɔ:ðən)
2568noticeableđáng chú ý, đáng để ýadj*easy to see or recognize


1. There has been a noticeable improvement in Tim's cooking.
2. Plant growth is most noticeable in spring and early summer.
(ˈnoʊtɪsəbəl)
2569nuclear(thuộc) hạt nhânadj*being or using the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus
*relating to weapons, or the use of weapons, which use the power produced when the nucleus of an atom is divided or joined to another nucleus:

1. She is known chiefly for her commitment to nuclear disarmament.
2. It would cost $300 million to decommission the nuclear installation.
(nju:kliз)
2570obviousrõ ràng, rành mạch, hiển nhiênadj*easy to see, recognize, or understand


1. They have a small child so for obvious reasons they need money.
2. I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so obvious?
(ɒbviəs)
2571occupiedđang sử dụng, đầy (người)adj*An occupied place is being controlled by an army or group of people that has moved into it
*being used by someone; with someone in it

1. She spent two years in occupied Paris (= Paris when it was under foreign control) during the war.
2. The bathroom at the back of the plane was occupied, so I waited.
(ɔkjupaid)
2572old-fashionedlỗi thờiadj*not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past:


1. She's very old-fashioned in her outlook.
2. He's very old-fashioned and thinks that women should not work outside the home.
(ˌəʊld ˈfæʃnd)
2573opposingtính đối kháng, đối chọiadj*competing or fighting against each other


1. Opposing factions on the committee are refusing to compromise.
2. The article tries to show opposing viewpoints on the issue.
(з'pouziη)
2574ordinarythường, thông thườngadj*not different or special or unexpected in any way; usual


1. The magazine has stories about ordinary people rather than celebrities.
2. Her last concert appearance in Britain was no ordinary (= a very special) performance.
(o:dinəri)
2575organizedcó trật tự, ngăn nắp, được sắp xếp, được tổ chứcadj*arranged according to a particular system
*An organized person is able to plan things carefully and keep things tidy

1. The letters had been placed in organized piles, one for each letter of the alphabet.
2. She's not a very organized person and she always arrives late at meetings.
(o:gзnaizd)
2576outdoorngoài trời, ở ngoàiadj*existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building


1. It's an outdoor party, so dress informally.
2. I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding.
(autdɔ:)
2577outerở phía ngoài, ở xa hơnadj*at a greater distance from the centre


1. Ice had formed around the outer edge of the pond.
2. The telescope can view the outer reaches of the solar system.
(ˈaʊtər)
2578outstandingnổi bật, đáng chú ý; còn tồn lạiadj*clearly very much better than what is usual:


1. It's an area of outstanding natural beauty.
2. He accepted an award for outstanding achievement in baseball.
(̧aut ́stændiη)
2579painfulđau đớn, đau khổadj*causing emotional or physical pain


1. The old photograph brought back painful memories.
2. A painful injury forced her to withdraw from the game.
(peinful)
2580paletaí, nhợtadj*used to describe a person's face or skin if it has less colour than usual, for example when the person is or ill or frightened, or if it has less colour than people generally have
*A pale light or colour is not bright or strong

1. You're looking pale - are you feeling well?
2. She wore a pale blue hat.
(peil)
2581parallelsong song, tương đươngadj*If two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all along their length
*used to describe an event or situation that happens at the same time as and/or is similar to another one

1. Draw a pair of parallel lines.
2. Parallel experiments are being conducted in Rome, Paris and London.
(pærəlel)
2582particularriêng biệt, cá biệtadj*special, or this and not any other
*not easily satisfied and demanding that close attention should be given to every detail

1. She wanted a particular type of cactus.
2. He's very particular about the kitchen - everything has to be perfectly clean and in its place.
(pə ́tikjulə)
2583peacefulhòa bình, thái bình, yên tĩnhadj*without violence
*quiet and calm

1. She hoped the different ethnic groups in the area could live together in peaceful co-existence.
2. There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion towards peaceful negotiations.
(pi:sfl)
2584perfecthoàn hảoadj*complete and correct in every way, of the best possible type or without fault
*used to emphasize a noun

1. This church is a perfect example of medieval architecture.
2. It makes perfect sense.
(pə'fekt)
2585permanentlâu dài, vĩnh cửu, thường xuyênadj*lasting for a long time or for ever


1. She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

(pə:mənənt)
2586personalcá nhân, tư, riêng tưadj*relating or belonging to a single or particular person rather than to a group or an organization
*relating to your body or appearance

1. Her uncle takes a personal interest in her progress.
2. The letter was marked "Personal. Strictly confidential."
(pə:snl)
2587physicalvật chất; (thuộc) cơ thể, thân thểadj*relating to the body
*relating to things you can see or touch, or relating to the laws of nature

1. I'm not a very physical sort of person (= I don't enjoy physical activities).
2. All physical objects occupy space.
(́fizikl)
2588plainngay thẳng, đơn giản, chất phácadj*not decorated in any way; with nothing added:
*obvious and clear to understand:

1. She wore a plain black dress.
2. It's quite plain that they don't want to speak to us.
(plein)
2589pleasantvui vẻ, dễ thương; dịu dàng, thân mậtadj*enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like:


1. Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man.
2. It was pleasant to sit down after standing for hours.
(pleznt)
2590pleasedhài lòngadj*happy or satisfied:


1. We're so pleased that you're able to come to the wedding.
2. I'm really pleased with your work this term.
(pli:zd)
2591pleasingmang lại niềm vui thích; dễ chịuadj*giving a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment:


1. It was pleasing to know that the presentation had gone so well.

(́pli:siη)
2592pointednhọn, có đầu nhọnadj*A pointed object has a thin, sharp end or becomes much narrower at one end


1. He's got funny little pointed ears.

(́pɔintid)
2593poisonousđộc, có chất độc, gây chết, bệnhadj*very harmful and able to cause illness or death:


1. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas.
2. These normally harmless substances combine to form a highly poisonous gas.
(pɔɪ.zə(n)əs)
2594politelễ phép, lịch sựadj*behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings


1. I'm afraid I wasn't very polite to her.
2. She sent me a polite letter thanking me for my invitation.
(pəˈlaɪt)
2595politicalvề chính trị, về chính phủ, có tính chính trịadj*relating to politics


1. There are two major political parties in the US - the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
2. He rose quickly through the political hierarchy to become party leader.
(pə'litikl)
2596popularcó tính đại chúng, (thuộc) nhân dân; được nhiều người ưa chuộngadj*liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people
*for or involving ordinary people rather than experts or very educated people

1. She's the most popular teacher in school.
2. The issue was virtually ignored by the popular press.
(́pɔpjulə)
2597positivekhẳng định, xác thực, rõ ràng, tích cực, lạc quanadj*full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence
*certain and without any doubt

1. On a more positive note, we're seeing signs that the housing market is picking up.
2. She tested positive for hepatitis.
(pɔzətiv)
2598possiblecó thể, có thể thực hiệnadj*able to be done or achieved, or able to exist
*that might or might not happen

1. I can't get it all done by Friday - it's just not possible.
2. It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight.
(pɔsibəl)
2599powerfulhùng mạnh, hùng cườngadj*having a lot of power to control people and events
*having a very great effect

1. The president is more powerful than the prime minister.
2. Her speech about cruelty to children was very powerful.
(́pauəful)
2600practicalthực hành; thực tếadj*relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination
*suitable for the situation in which something is used:

1. Qualifications are important but practical experience is always a plus.
2. I tend to wear clothes that are practical rather than fashionable.
(ˈpræktɪkəl)
2601preciserõ ràng, chính xác; tỉ mỉ, kỹ tínhadj*exact and accurate


1. The bunker's precise location is a closely guarded secret.

(pri ́sais)
2602pregnantmang thai; giàu trí tưởng tượng, sáng tạoadj*(of a woman and some female animals) having a baby or babies developing inside the womb


1. She's five and a half months pregnant.
2. My mother stopped smoking when she became pregnant.
(pregnənt)
2603preparedđã được chuẩn bịadj*ready to deal with a situation
*made earlier

1. They were prepared for the worst.
2. The spokesperson read a prepared statement.
(pri'peəd)
2604previousvội vàng, hấp tấp; trước (vd. ngày hôm trước), ưu tiênadj*happening or existing before something or someone else


1. The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back.
2. He has two daughters from a previous marriage.
(ˈpriviəs)
2605primarynguyên thủy, đầu tiên; thời cổ đại, nguyên sinh; sơ cấp, tiểu họcadj*more important than anything else; main:
*of or for the teaching of young children, especially those between five and eleven years old:

1. The Red Cross's primary concern is to preserve and protect human life.
2.Ozone is the earth's primary filter for ultraviolet radiation.
(praiməri)
2606priortrước, ưu tiênadj*existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time:


1. The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish.

(praɪə(r))
2607privatecá nhân, riêngadj*only for one person or group and not for everyone
*controlled or paid for by a person or company and not by the government:

1. She has a small office that is used for private discussions.
2. Banks should be supporting small private businesses
(ˈpraɪvɪt)
2608probablecó thể, có khả năngadj*likely to be true or likely to happen:


1. The probable cause of death was heart failure.

(́prɔbəbl)
2609properđúng, thích đáng, thích hợpadj*real, satisfactory, suitable, or correct:


1. This is Sara's first proper job - she usually does temporary work just for the money.
2. She likes everything to be in its proper place.
(prɔpə)
2610realistichiện thựcadj*accepting things as they are in fact and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes for the future:


1. Let's be realistic (about this) - I just can't afford to pay that much money.
(ri:ə'listik; BrE also riə)
2611reasonablecó lý, hợp lýadj*based on or using good judgment and therefore fair and practical:
*acceptable

1. If you tell him what happened, I'm sure he'll understand - he's a reasonable man.
2. We had a reasonable journey.
(́ri:zənəbl)
2612regionalvùng, địa phươngadj*relating to or coming from a particular part of a country:


1. The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area.

(ˈridʒənl)
2613regularthường xuyên, đều đặnadj*happening or doing something often:
*existing or happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern, with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next; even:

1. Professional athletes make regular appearances on TV.
2. The gardeners planted the trees at regular intervals.
(rəgjulə)
2614relaxedthanh thản, thoải máiadj*feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you:
*A relaxed situation or place is comfortable and informal:

1. She seemed relaxed and in control of the situation.
2. It's a very friendly bar with a nice relaxed atmosphere.
(ri ́lækst)
2615relaxinglàm giảm, bớt căng thẳngadj*making you feel relaxed:


1. I find swimming so relaxing.

(ri'læksiɳ)
2616relevantthích hợp, có liên quanadj*connected with what is happening or being discussed:


1. Education should be relevant to the child's needs.

(́reləvənt)
2617religious(thuộc) tôn giáoadj*relating to religion:


1. The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.

(ri'lidʒəs)
2618remainingcòn lạiadj*continuing to exist or be left after other parts or things have been used or taken away:


1. Bernstein's remaining lecture will take place on 22 January.

(ri ́meiniη)
2619remarkableđáng chú ý, đáng để ý; khác thườngadj*unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning:


1. She has remarkable powers of observation.

(ri'ma:kəb(ə)l)
2620remotexa, xa xôi, xa cáchadj*far away in distance:


1. Australia is large, and remote from the great centres of population of the world.

(ri'mout)
2621rentedđược thuê, được mướnadj*used to refer to something that you rent:


1. (không có)
2. 
(rentid)
2622repeatedđược nhắc lại, được lặp lạiadj*happening again and again:


1. She has had repeated absences from work this year.

(ri ́pi:tid)
2623responsiblechịu trách nhiệm về, chịu trách nhiệm trước ai, gìadj*to have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it, him, or her:
*to be the person who caused something to happen, especially something bad:

1. Paul is directly responsible for the efficient running of the office.
2. Last month's bad weather was responsible for the crop failure.
(ri'spɔnsəbl)
2624restrictedbị hạn chế, có giới hạn; vùng cấmadj*limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc.:


1. Building in this area of town is restricted.

(ris ́triktid)
2625retiredẩn dật, hẻo lánh, đã về hưu, đã nghỉ việcadj*If someone is retired, they have stopped working permanently, usually because of age:


1. Even retired employees were eligible to receive subsidized medical care.

(ri ́taiəd)
2626ridiculousbuồn cười, lố bịch, lố lăngadj*stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:


1. It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read!

(rɪˈdɪkyələs)
2627romanticlãng mạnadj*relating to love or a close loving relationship:
*not practical and having a lot of ideas that are not related to real life:

1. You used to be so romantic, but now you never tell me that you love me.
2. She has a romantic idea of what it's like to be a struggling young artist.
(roʊˈmæntɪk)
2628roughgồ ghề, lởm chởmadj*not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition:


1. It was a rough mountain road, full of stones and huge holes.

(rᴧf)
2629roundedbị làm thành tròn; phát triển đầy đủadj*round or curved:


1. The little boy stared at the pregnant woman's rounded belly.

(́raundid)
2630royal(thuộc) vua, nữ hoàng, hoàng giaadj*belonging or connected to a king or queen or a member of their family:


1. Few of the Western democracies still have a royal family

(ˈrɔɪəl)
2631rudebất lịch sự, thô lỗ; thô sơ, đơn giảnadj*not polite; offensive or embarrassing:
*relating to sex or going to the toilet:

1. It's rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
2. He shouted a collection of rude words at me and stormed off.
(ru:d)
2632ruinedbị hỏng, bị đổ nát, bị phá sảnadj*destroyed or spoiled:


1. an ancient ruined castle

(ru:ind)
2633rural(thuộc) nông thôn, vùng nông thônadj*in, of, or like the countryside:


1. The area is still very rural and undeveloped.

(́ruərəl)
2634safean toàn, chắc chắn, đáng tinadj*not in danger or likely to be harmed:
*not harmed or damaged:

1. In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night.
2. She said that all the hostages were safe.
(seif)
2635saltychứa vị muối, có muối, mặnadj*tasting of salt or containing a lot of salt:


1. This bacon is too salty for me.
2. I love peanuts and other salty snacks
(́sɔ:lti)
2636satisfiedcảm thấy hài lòng, vưa ý, thoả mãnadj*pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted:
*If you are satisfied that something is true, you believe it:

1. I didn't feel quite satisfied after my meal.
2. The judge was satisfied (that) she was telling the truth.
(sætisfaid)
2637satisfyingđem lại sự thỏa mãn, làm thỏa mãn, làm vưa ýadj*making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want:


1. It is very satisfying to know that the project was a success.

(sætisfaiiη)
2638scaredbị hoảng sợ, bị sợ hãiadj*frightened or worried:


1. I'm scared of telling her what really happened.
2. He's scared of spiders.
(skerd)
2639scientific(thuộc) khoa học, có tính khoa họcadj*relating to science, or using the organized methods of science:


1. The project has attracted considerable criticism from the scientific community (= from scientists).

(,saiən'tifik)
2640secondarytrung học, thứ yếuadj*less important than related things:


1. Her health is what matters - the cost of the treatment is of secondary importance.

(́sekəndəri)
2641sensiblecó óc xét đoán; hiểu, nhận biết đượcadj*based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding:


1. I think the sensible thing to do is call and ask for directions.

(sensəbl)
2642sensitivedễ bị thương, dễ bị hỏng; dễ bị xúc phạmadj*easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry:
*A sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people:

1. Her reply showed that she was very sensitive to criticism.
2. The stolen car contained military documents described as very sensitive.
(sensitiv)
2643separatedly thânadj*existing or happening independently or in a different physical space:


1. The art department and the music department are in two separate buildings.

(seprətid)
2644seriousđứng đắn, nghiêm trangadj*severe in effect; bad:


1. There were no reports of serious injuries.

(siəriəs)
2645severekhắt khe, gay gắt (thái độ, cư xử); giản dị, mộc mạc (kiểu cách, trang phục, dung nhan)adj*causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious:


1. This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.

(səˈvɪər)
2646sexualgiới tính, các vấn đề sinh lýadj*relating to the activity of sex:
*relating to being male or female:

1. Most people remember their first sexual experience.
2. Sexual equality will not be achieved until there is more provision for childcare.
(seksjuəl)
2647shallownông, cạnadj*having only a short distance from the top to the bottom:
*not showing serious or careful thought:

1. The stream was fairly shallow so we were able to walk across it.
2. I thought the film was pretty shallow.
(ʃælou)
2648shapedcó hình dáng được chỉ rõadj*having a particular shape:


1. The lenses of her sunglasses were shaped like hearts.

(ʃeipt)
2649sharpsắc, nhọn, bénadj*having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:
*producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut

1. The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough.
2. She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet.
(ʃɑrp)
2650shinysáng chói, bóngadj*A shiny surface is bright because it reflects light:


1. The book was bound in shiny green leather.

(∫aini)
2651shockedbị kích động, bị va chạm, bị sốcadj*surprised or upset because something unexpected and usually unpleasant has happened:


1. After his announcement, there was a shocked silence.

(Sok)
2652shockinggây ra căm phẫn, tồi tệ, gây kích độngadj*offensive, upsetting, or immoral:


1. The sex scenes in the book were considered very shocking at the time when it was published.

(́ʃɔkiη)
2653shortngắn, cụtadj*small in length, distance, or height:
*used to say that a name is used as a shorter form of another name:

1. Her hair is much shorter than it used to be.
2. Her name's Jo - it's short for Josephine.
(ʃɔ:t)
2654shynhút nhát, e thẹnadj*nervous and uncomfortable with other people:


1. He was too shy to ask her to dance with him.

(ʃaɪ)
2655sickốm, đau, bệnhadj*physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy:
*feeling strong unpleasant emotions, especially anger or disgust:

1. Her new film deals with the relationship between a woman and her sick daughter.
2. The new president said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the old, the sick, and the homeless.

(sick)
2656significantnhiều ý nghĩa, quan trọngadj*important or noticeable:


1. There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.

(sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt)
2657silentim lặng, yên tĩnhadj*without any sound:
*without talking:

1. The empty house was completely silent.
2. She whispered a silent prayer that her wounded brother would not die
(ˈsaɪlənt)
2658sillyngớ ngẩn, ngu ngốc, khờ dạiadj*showing little thought or judgment:
*not important, serious, or practical:

1. It was silly of you to go out in the sun without a hat.
2. She gets upset over such silly things.
(́sili)
2659similargiống như, tương tự nhưadj*looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same:


1. My father and I have similar views on politics.

(́similə)
2660simpleđơn, đơn giản, dễ dàngadj*easy to understand or do; not difficult:
*used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.:

1. The instructions were written in simple English.
2. We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold.
(simpl)
2661sincerethật thà, thẳng thắng, chân thànhadj*(of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest:


1. He seems so sincere.

(sin ́siə)
2662singleđơn, đơn độc, đơn lẻadj*one only:
*not married, or not having a romantic relationship with someone:

1. He knocked his opponent down with a single blow.
2. He's been single for so long now, I don't think he'll ever marry.
(siɳgl)
2663skilfultài giỏi, khéo tayadj*good at doing something, especially because you have practised doing it:
*done or made very well:

1. Police officers have to be skilful drivers.
2. a skilful piece of playing on the clarinet
(́skilful)
2664skilledcó kỹ năng, có kỹ sảo, khẻo tay; có kinh nghiệm,, lành nghềadj*having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well


1. My mother is very skilled at/in dressmaking.

(skild)
2665slightmỏng manh, thon, gầyadj*small in amount or degree:


1. She had a slight headache.
2. I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about.

(slait)
2666slowchậm, chậm chạpadj*moving, happening, or doing something without much speed:
*used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action:

1. She's a very slow eater.
2. His films are so slow they send me to sleep.
(slou)
2667smartmạnh, ác liệt, khéo léo, khôn khéoadj*used to describe a film, book, play, etc. that does not have much excitement and action:


1. I need a smart jacket for my interview.

(sma:t)
2668smoothnhẵn, trơn, mượt màadj*having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly:
*happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty:

1. This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy.
2. We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all.
(smu:ð)
2669socialcó tính xã hộiadj*relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working:
*relating to society and living together in an organized way:

1. I had an active social life when I was at college.
2. Monkeys are highly social animals.
(sou∫l)
2670softmềm, dẻoadj*not hard or firm:


1. I like chocolates with soft centres.

(sɔft)
2671spicycó gia vịadj*containing strong flavours from spices:


1. I love Creole cooking, so hot and spicy.

(́spaisi)
2672spiritual(thuộc) tinh thần, linh hồnadj*relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs:


1. Traditional ways of life fulfilled both economic and spiritual needs.

(spiritjuəl)
2673spokennói theo 1 cách nào đóadj*If something is spoken for, it is not available because someone has already bought or asked for it:


1. Most of the best paintings in the exhibition were already spoken for.

(spoukn)
2674toughchắc, bền, daiadj*strong; not easily broken or made weaker:
*severe in limiting what is allowed or in punishing people who do not obey rules or laws:

1. These toys are made from tough plastic.
2. Tough new safety standards have been introduced for cars.
(tʌf)
2675traditionaltheo truyền thống, theo lối cổadj*following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing


1. The villagers retain a strong attachment to their traditional values/customs/beliefs.

(trə ́diʃənəl)
2676steadyvững chắc, vững vàng, kiến địnhadj*happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly


1. The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace.

(stedi)
2677steepdốc, dốc đứngadj*(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle:
*A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low:

1. It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.
2. There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.
(sti:p)
2678transparenttrong suốt; dễ hiểu, sáng sủaadj*If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly:


1. Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing.
2. Her blouse was practically transparent!

(træns ́pærənt)
2679stickydính; sánh; bầy nhầy, nhớp nhápadj*made of or covered with a substance that stays attached to any surface it touches:


1. The floor's still sticky where I spilled the juice.

(stiki)
2680stiffcứng, cứng rắn, kiên quyếtadj*firm or hard:
*behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed:

1. His clothes were stiff with dried mud.
2. The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, pompous manner.
(stif)
2681tropicalnhiệt đớiadj*from or relating to the area between the two tropics:


1. The Amazon river basin contains the world's largest tropical rainforest.
2. The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm when its speed dropped to 70mph.

(́trɔpikəl)
2682strangexa lạ, chưa quenadj*unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand:


1. He has some very strange ideas about women!
2. You say the strangest things sometimes.

(streindʤ)
2683stressedbị căng thẳng, bị ép, bị căngadj*worried and nervous:


1. The kids are sick, I just lost my baby-sitter, and our toilet doesn’t work – no wonder I feel stressed-out!

(strest)
2684twistedđược xoắn, được cuộnadj*bent so that the original shape is changed or destroyed:
*strange and slightly unpleasant or cruel:

1. He secured it with the twisted rope.
2.The letter was clearly the product of a twisted mind. 
(twistid)
2685strictnghiêm khắc, chặt chẽ,, khắt kheadj*strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey
*exactly correct

1. My parents were very strict with me when I was young.
2. He would be found guilty under a strict interpretation of the law.
(strikt)
2686typicaltiêu biểu, điển hình, đặc trưngadj*showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things:


1. I must look like the typical tourist with my shorts and my camera

(́tipikəl)
2687strikingnổi bật, gây ấn tượngadj*very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention


1. She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
2. There's a striking contrast between what he does and what he says he does.

(straikiɳ)
2688uglyxấu xí, xấu xaadj*unpleasant to look at; not attractive:
*unpleasant and threatening or violent:

1. I think a lot of modern architecture is very ugly.
2. There were ugly scenes outside the stadium.
(ʌgli)
2689ultimatecuối cùng, sau cùngadj*most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst


1. My manager will make the ultimate decision about who to employ.

(ˈʌltəmɪt)
2690stripedcó sọc, có vằnadj*Something that is striped has stripes on it:


1. green and white striped pyjamas

(straipt)
2691unablekhông có năng lực, không có tài, không thể, không có khẳ năngadj*to not be able to do something


1. We were unable to contact him at the time.
2. We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project.
(ʌn'eibl)
2692strongkhỏe, mạnh, bền, vững, chắc chắnadj*powerful; having or using great force or control
*effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful:

1. She must be very strong to carry such a weight on her back.
2. I can give you stronger pain-killing drugs if these aren't strong enough.
(strɔŋ , strɒŋ)
2693unacceptablekhông chấp nhận đượcadj*too bad to be accepted, approved of, or allowed to continue:


1. The teachers' union has described the latest pay offer as unacceptable.

(ʌnək'septəbl)
2694uncertainthiếu chính xác, không chắc chắnadj*not knowing what to do or believe, or not able to decide about something
*not known or fixed, or not completely certain

1. She's uncertain whether to go to New Zealand or not.
2. These refugees face an uncertain future.
(ʌn'sə:tn)
2695uncomfortablebất tiện, khó chịu, không thoải máadj*not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not making you feel comfortable and pleasant
*slightly embarrassed, or making you feel slightly embarrassed

1. I've eaten so much, I actually feel uncomfortable.
2. We were getting more and more uncomfortable as we jogged along in the back of the truck.
(ʌη ́tkʌmfətəbl)
2696unconsciousbất tỉnh, không có ý thức, không biết rõadj*in the state of not being awake and not aware of things around you, especially as the result of a head injury
*An unconscious thought or feeling is one that you do not know you have

1. She was hit on the head by a stone and knocked unconscious.
2. Some thug knocked him unconscious.
(ʌn'kɔnʃəs)
2697uncontrolledkhông bị điều khiển, không bị kiểm tra, không bị hạn chếadj*not under control or not limited


1. The plane then glided into the field, uncontrolled.

(ʌnkən'trould)
2698stupidngu ngốc, ngu đần, ngớ ngẩnadj*silly or unwise; showing poor judgment or little intelligence


1. She was really stupid to quit her job like that.

(ˈstupɪd , ˈstyupɪd)
2699substantialthực tế, đáng kể, quan trọngadj*large in size, value, or importance:


1. The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.
2. She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.

(səb ́stænʃəl)
2700unemployedthất nghiệp; không dùng, không sử dụng đượcadj*not having a job that provides money
*people who do not have a job that provides money

1. He's been unemployed for over a year
2. There are now over four million unemployed in this country.
(̧ʌnim ́plɔid)
2701successfulthành công, thắng lợi, thành đạtadj*achieving the results wanted or hoped for

1. My second attempt at making bread was a little more successful.

(səkˈsɛsfəl)
2702unexpectedbất ngờ, gây ngạc nhiênadj*not expected:


1. Her resignation was completely unexpected.

(̧ʌniks ́pektid)
2703suddenthình lình, đột ngộtadj*happening or done quickly and without warning


1. Drop the gun, put your hands in the air, and don't make any sudden movements.

(sʌdn)
2704unfairgian lận, không công bằng; bất lợiadj*not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right


1. It's unfair to blame Robert.

(ʌn ́fɛə)
2705unfortunatekhông may, rủi ro, bất hạnhadj*unlucky or having bad effects


1. She has inherited her father's large nose, which is very unfortunate.

(Λnfo:'t∫əneit)
2706sufficient(+ for) đủ, thích đángadj*enough for a particular purpose


1. This recipe should be sufficient for five people.

(sə'fi∫nt)
2707unfriendlykhông thân thiện, không có thiện cảmadj*showing dislike and no sympathy


1. The crowd was unfriendly and dangerous.

(ʌn ́frendli)
2708unimportantkhônh quan trọng, không trọng đạadj*not important


1. Staffing is still a relatively unimportant issue compared to our other problems.

(̧ʌnim ́pɔ:tənt)
2709uniqueđộc nhất vô nhịadj*being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way


1. Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.

(ju: ́ni:k)
2710suitablehợp, phù hợp, thích hợp vớiadj*acceptable or right for someone or something


1. The film is not suitable for children.

(́su:təbl)
2711unitedliên minh, đoàn kết, chung, thống nhấtadj*joined together as a group
*If people are united, they all agree about something

1. Factions previously at war with one another are now united against the common enemy.
2. There's a lot of resistance to the idea of a united Europe.
(ju:'naitid)
2712suitedhợp, phù hợp, thích hợp vớiadj*right for someone or something


1. With her qualifications and experience, she would seem to be ideally suited to/for the job.

(́su:tid)
2713unkindđộc ác, tàn nhẫnadj*not treating someone very well; not considering someone's feelings


1. It was unkind of you to take his toy away.

(ʌn ́kaind)
2714unknownkhông biếtadj*not known or familiar
*what is not familiar or known

1. The exact number of people carrying the virus is unknown.
2. Racism is in some ways just a fear of the unknown.
(ʌn'noun)
2715superiorcao, chất lượng caoadj*better than average or better than other people or things of the same type
*A superior person believes that or acts as if they are better than other people

1. This is clearly the work of a superior artist.
2. I can't stand Amanda - she's so superior.
(su:'piəriə(r))
2716unlikelykhông thể xảy ra, không chắc xảy raadj*not probable or likely to happen
*probably not true

1. It's pretty unlikely (that) they'll turn up now - it's nearly ten o'clock.
2. When I asked what he was doing there, he came up with some unlikely explanation.
(ʌnˈlaɪkli)
2717unluckykhông gặp may, bất hạnhadj*not lucky


1. The couple were unlucky enough to be in the hotel when the terrorist group struck.

(ʌn ́lʌki)
2718unnecessarykhông cần thiết, không mong muốnadj*not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted


1. I thought a lot of the violence in the movie was totally unnecessary.

(ʌn'nesisəri)
2719unpleasantkhông dễ chịu, khó chịu, khó ưaadj*not enjoyable or pleasant
*rude and angry

1. The medicine left an unpleasant aftertaste.
2. There was an unpleasant smell coming from the drains.

(ʌn'plezənt)
2720unreasonablevô lýadj*not fair or acceptable


1. I find your attitude completely unreasonable.

(ʌnˈrizənəbəl)
2721unsteadykhông chắc, không ổn địnhadj*moving slightly from side to side, as if you might fall


1. She's been in bed with flu, and she's still a little unsteady on her feet.

(ʌn ́stedi)
2722unsuccessfulkhông thành công, thất bạiadj*not achieving the hoped for result; not successful


1. They made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the men.
2. His application was unsuccessful.

(̧ʌnsək ́sesful)
2723untidykhông gọn gàng, không ngăn nắp, lộn xộnadj*not tidy
* ​(of a person) not keeping things neat or well organized


1. She's really untidy at home.

(ʌn ́taidi)
2724surprisedngạc nhiên (+ at)adj*feeling or showing surprise because something has happened that you did not expect


1. We were very surprised at the result.

(sə: ́praizd)
2725surprisinglàm ngạc nhiên, làm bất ngờadj*unexpected


1. He gave a quite surprising answer.

(sə: ́praiziη)
2726surroundingsự vây quanh, sự bao quanhadj*that is everywhere around something:


1. The laser removes thin layers of skin without damaging surrounding tissue.
2. The blast blew out the windows of several surrounding buildings.
(sə.ˈrɑʊ(n)diɳ)
2727uppercao hơnadj*at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part of something:


1. We sat in one of the upper tiers of the football stands.
2. He died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and upper body.
(́ʌpə)
2728upsettingtính đánh đổ, làm đổadj*making someone feel worried, unhappy, or angry
*causing you to feel worried, unhappy, or angry

1. Seeing her again would be an upsetting experience after so many years.

(ʌp ́setiη)
2729suspiciouscó sự nghi ngờ, tỏ ra nghi ngờ, khả nghiadj*making you feel that something illegal is happening or that something is wrong
*feeling doubt or no trust in someone or something

1. She died in suspicious circumstances.
2. The public were warned to be on the alert for suspicious packages.
(səs ́piʃəs)
2730widerộng, rộng lớnadj*having a larger distance from one side to the other than is usual or expected, especially in comparison with the length of something; not narrow
*used when describing how long the distance between the two sides of something is or when asking for this information

1. The wardrobe is 2 m high, 1 m wide and 60 cm deep.
2. Someone had left the window wide open.
(waid)
2731wilddại, hoangadj*uncontrolled, violent, or extreme
*Wild land is not used to grow crops and has few people living in it

1.The drunk took a wild swing at Harry. 
2. The river is fringed with wild flowers.
(waɪld)
2732willingbằng lòng, vui lòng, muốnadj*to be happy to do something if it is needed
*not opposed to doing something; ready or eager to do something

1. He is not willing to concede any of his power.
2. You have to be willing to see other people's points of view.
(́wiliη)
2733swollensưng phồng, phình căngadj*larger than usual


1. She was looking very upset, with her eyes red and swollen.
2. Her hands were swollen and arthritic.
(́swoulən)
2734sympatheticđồng cảm, đáng mến, dễ thươngadj*used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone else's suffering
*agreeing with or supporting

1. She tried to use a sympathetic tone of voice.
2. The current government are very sympathetic towards environmental issues.
(̧simpə ́θetik)
2735winningđang dành thắng lợi, thắng cuộcadj*that has won something
*If someone has a winning smile or way of behaving, it is friendly and tends to make people like that person:

1. Her experience and energy are a winning combination in business
2. There was jubilation in the crowd as the winning goal was scored
(́winiη)
2736wisekhôn ngoan, sáng suốt, thông tháiadj*having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life
*in this way or in this direction

1. I didn't think it wise to proffer an opinion.
2. You'd be wise to keep quiet.
(waiz)
2737wonderfulphi thường, khác thường, kỳ diệu, tuyệt vờiadj*extremely good


1. It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.
2. She's a wonderful cook.
(́wʌndəful)
2738woodenlàm bằng gỗadj*made of wood


1. We could hear the clump of his feet on the wooden floor.
2. This wooden instrument is the ancestor of the modern metal flute.
(́wudən)
2739worthđáng giá, có giá trịadj*having a particular value, especially in money
*to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action

1.This is a movie worth seeing for its effects alone 
2. We need to assess whether the project is worth doing.
(wɜrθ)
2740technical(thuộc) kỹ thuật, chuyên mônadj*relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry
*relating to practical skills and methods that are used in a particular activity

1. The space shuttle remained earthbound because of a technical fault.
2. He currently holds the position of technical manager.
(teknikl)
2741woundedbị thươngadj*offended or upset by what someone has said or done
*injured, especially with a cut or hole in the skin

1. a wounded expression
2. wounded pride
(wu:ndid)
2742temporarytạm thời, nhất thờiadj*not lasting or needed for very long
*not lasting or permanent

1. She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit
2. The injection provided a temporary reprieve from the pain.
(ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri)
2743terriblekhủng khiếp, ghê sợadj*very unpleasant or serious or of low quality
*very bad at doing something

1. I felt terrible last night but I feel fine this morning.
2. I've got no sense of rhythm, so I'm a terrible dancer.
(terəbl)
2744thickdày; đậmadj*having a large distance between two sides
*growing close together and in large amounts

1. A thick layer of clay lies over the sandstone.
2. Even as a tiny baby, she had a thick head of hair.
(θik)
2745thirstykhát, cảm thấy khátadj*needing to drink
*wanting attention or approval

1. All that exercise has made me thirsty.
2. All that singing makes you thirsty.
(́θə:sti)
2746thoroughcẩn thận, kỹ lưỡngadj*detailed and careful
*with nothing left out or omitted; complete

1. School gave me a thorough grounding in French.
2. We did a thorough spring clean of the house.
(θʌrə)
2747threateningsự đe dọa, sự hăm dọaadj*expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent


1. The center received two threatening phone calls on Thursday evening after news of the shootings.

(́θretəniη)
2748tinyrất nhỏ, nhỏ xíuadj*extremely small


1. Her tiny attic room had poor ventilation and in summer it became unbearably stuffy.

(taini)
2749tiredmệt, muốn ngủ, nhàm chánadj*in need of rest or sleep
*to be bored with an activity or person:

1. I was so tired when I got home from work last night that I had a quick nap.
2. I'm so tired of doing the same job, day after day.
(taɪəd)
2750tiringsự mệt mỏi, sự mệt nhọcadj*making you feel tired


1. I've had a very tiring day.
2. Looking after the kids is extremely tiring.

(́taiəriη)
2751all righttốt, ổn, khỏe mạnh; đượcadj, adv*(in a way that is) satisfactory or reasonably good
*only just good enough

1. I wouldn't say she's rich, but she's doing all right (= being reasonably successful).
2. The food was all right, I suppose, but I've had better.
(ɔ:l'rait)
2752alonecô đơn, một mìnhadj, adv*without other people
*without any others

1. He likes being alone in the house.
2. She alone needs to decide what to do (= no one else can do it for her).
(ə'loun)
2753deepsâu, khó lường, bí ẩnadj, adv*going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from the top to the bottom
*very strongly felt or experienced and usually lasting a long time

1. The hole is so deep you can't see the bottom.
2. Their son has been a deep disappointment to them
(di:p)
2754likelycó thể đúng, có thể xảy ra, có khả năng; có thể, chắc vậyadj, adv*If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected


1. Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.

(́laikli)
2755loudto, inh ỏi, ầm ĩ; to, lớn (nói)adj, adv*making a lot of noise


1. I heard a loud bang and then saw black smoke.

(laud)
2756lowthấp, bé, lùnadj, adv*not measuring much from the base to the top
*below the usual level

1. The garden was surrounded by a low hedge.
2. When we went skiing, I only went on the lower slopes.
(lou)
2757nearbygầnadj, adv*not far away


1. If there's a café nearby, we could stop for a snack.

(́niə ̧bai)
2758overalltoàn bộ, toàn thể; tất cả, bao gồmadj, adv*in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation


1. The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.

((adv) ˈoʊvərˈɔl)
2759sidewaysngang, từ một bên; sang bênadj, adv*in a direction to the left or right, not forwards or backwards


1. The fence is leaning sideways.
2. If you would move sideways to the left, I can get everyone in the picture.

(́saidwə:dz)
2760undergrounddưới mặt đất, ngầm dưới đất; ngầmadj, adv*below the surface of the earth; below ground


1. He suffers from claustrophobia so he never travels on underground trains.

(ʌndəgraund)
2761underwaterở dưới mặt nước, dưới mặt nướcadj, adv*under the surface of the water, especially under the surface of the sea


1. Some species of turtle can remain underwater for 24 hours.

(́ʌndə ̧wɔtə)
2762surechắc chắn, xác thực. make sure chắc chắn, làm cho chắc chắnadj, adv*certain; without any doubt
*certain or certainly

1. I'm sure (that) I left my keys on the table.
2. I know for sure that I won't be able to go to the party.
(ʃuə)
2763tightkín, chặt, chậtadj, adv*(held or kept together) firmly or closely


1. I can't untie the knot - it's too tight.

(tait)
2764oppositeđối nhau, ngược nhau; trước mặt, đối diện; điều trái ngượcadj, adv, nprep*completely different
*being in a position on the other side; facing

1. You'd never know they're sisters - they're completely opposite to each other in every way.
2. My brother and I live on opposite sides of the city.
(ɔpəzit)
2765roundtròn, vòng quanh, xung quanhadj, adv, prep, n*in a circular direction or position; around
*in every part of a place, or in various parts of a place:

1. The moon goes round the earth.
2. The landlord showed me round (the house).
(raund)
2766doubleđôi, hai, kép; cái gấp đôi, lượng gấp đôi; làm gấp đôiadj, det, adv, n, v*twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together


1. I ordered a double espresso (= two standard amounts in one cup).

(dʌbl)
2767alcoholicrượu; người nghiện rượuadj, n*containing alcohol
*a person who is unable to give up the habit of drinking alcohol very often and in large amounts

1. Could I have something non-alcoholic, like orange juice, please?

(,ælkə'hɔlik)
2768averagetrung bình, số trung bình, mức trung bìnhadj, n*the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts


1. Prices have risen by an average of four percent over the past year.

(ævəridʤ)
2769brownnâu, màu nâuadj, n*the colour of chocolate or soil


1.She stripped the floorboards in the living room and stained them dark brown. 

(braun)
2770characteristicriêng, riêng biệt, đặc trưng, đặc tính, đặc điểmadj, n*a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something
*typical of a person or thing

1. Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic.
2. She behaved with characteristic dignity.
(̧kærəktə ́ristik)
2771chemicalthuộc hóa học; chất hóa học, hóa chấtadj, n*relating to chemicals
*any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules:

1. The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, and rubber.
2. The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.
(ˈkɛmɪkəl)
2772chieftrọng yếu, chính yếu; thủ lĩnh, lãnh tụ, người đứng đầu, xếpadj, n*most important or main


1. The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.

(tʃi:f)
2773classiccổ điển, kinh điểnadj, n*having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged


1. Fielding's classic novel "Tom Jones"

(klæsik)
2774concretebằng bê tông; bê tôngadj, n*a very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water


1. The bomb shelter has concrete walls that are three metres thick.

(kɔnkri:t)
2775criminalcó tội, phạm tội; kẻ phạm tội, tội phạmadj, n*someone who commits a crime


1. Today's problem child may be tomorrow's criminal.

(ˈkrɪmənl)
2776currenthiện hành, phổ biến, hiện nấy; dòng (nước), luống (gió)adj, n*of the present time


1. The word is no longer in current use.

(kʌrənt)
2777darktối, tối tăm; bóng tối, ám muộiadj, n*with little or no light
*nearer to black than white in colour:

1. It was too dark to see much.
2. She has dark hair.
(dɑ:k)
2778equivalenttương đương; tư, vật tương đươngadj, n*having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc


1. She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money.

(i ́kwivələnt)
2779essentialbản chất, thực chất, cốt yếu; yếu tố cần thiếtadj, n*necessary or needed


1. Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed.

(əˈsɛnʃəl)
2780evilxấu, ác; điều xấu, điều ác, điều tai hạiadj, n*morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant


1. These people are just evil.

(i:vl)
2781extremevô cùng, khắc nghiệt, quá khích, cực đoan; sự quá khíchadj, n*very large in amount or degree
*very severe or bad:

1. They live in extreme poverty.
2. In extreme cases, the disease can lead to blindness.
(iks'tri:m)
2782favouriteđược ưa thích; người (vật) được ưa thíchadj, n*best liked or most enjoyed
*a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most

1. Swimming is my favourite form of exercise
2. How clever of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my favourites.
(feivзrit)
2783femalethuộc giống cái; giống cáiadj, n*belonging or relating to women, or the sex that can give birth to young or produce eggs:


1. She was voted the best female vocalist. 
(́fi:meil)
2784finalcuối cùng, cuộc đấu chung kếtadj, n*last


1. he project is in its final stages and should be completed by August.

(fainl)
2785flatbằng phẳng, bẹt, nhẵn; dãy phòng, căn phòng, mặt phẳngadj, n*level and smooth, with no curved, high, or hollow parts:
*If a drink is flat, it has stopped being fizzy (= with bubbles):

1. The road ahead was flat and smooth.
2. If you don't put the top back on that bottle of beer, it will go flat.
(flæt)
2786ideal(thuộc) quan niệm, tư tưởng; >lý >tưởngadj, n*perfect, or the best possible:


1. The television also comes in a compact 36 cm screen size, ideal for bedroom or kitchen use.

(aɪˈdiəl, aɪˈdil)
2787individualriêng, riêng biệt; cá nhânadj, n*a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong
*a person who thinks or behaves in their own original way:

1. Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.
2. If nothing else, the school will turn her into an individual.
(indivídʤuəl)
2788initialban đầu, lúc đầu; chữ đầu (của 1 tên gọi)adj, n*of or at the beginning:
*the first letter of a name, especially when used to represent the whole name:

1. My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.
2. He wrote his initials, P.M.R., at the bottom of the page.
(i'ni∫зl)
2789jointchung (giữa 2 người hoặc hơn); chỗ nối, đầu nốiadj, n*belonging to or shared between two or more people:
*a place in your body where two bones are connected:

1. The project was a joint effort between the two schools (= they worked on it together).
2. As you become older, your joints get stiffer.
(dʒɔɪnt)
2790juniortrẻ hơn, ít tuổi hơn; người ít tuổi hơnadj, n*someone who has a job at a low level within an organization


1. an office junior

(́dʒu:niə)
2791latestmuộn nhất, chậm nhất, gần đây nhấtadj, n*newest or most recent or modern

1. Have you seen her latest movie?

(leitist)
2792lattersau cùng, gần đây, mới đâyadj, n*near or towards the end of something


1. Building of the new library should begin in the latter part of next year.
2. In the latter stages of the fight he began to tire.
(́lætə)
2793maximumcực độ, tối đa; trị số cực đại, lượng cực đại, cực độadj, n*being the largest amount or number allowed or possible


1. The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage.

(́mæksiməm)
2794mediumtrung bình, trung, vưa; sự trung gian, sự môi giớiadj, n*being in the middle between an upper and lower amount, size, degree, or value


1. My hairdryer has three settings - high, medium and low.

(mi:djəm)
2795minimumtối thiểu; số lượng tối thiểu, mức tối thiểuadj, n*the smallest amount or number allowed or possible
*used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible:

1. Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.
2. She eats only the bare minimum to stay alive.
(miniməm)
2796normalthường, bình thường; tình trạng bình thườngadj, n*ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected:


1. Lively behaviour is normal for a four-year-old child.
2. It's normal for couples to argue now and then.
(nɔ:məl)
2797official(thuộc) chính quyền, văn phòng; viên chức, công chứcadj, n*relating to a position of responsibility
*agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority:

1. He visited China in his official capacity as America's trade representative.
2. Their engagement is now official.
(ə'fiʃəl)
2798original(thuộc) gốc, nguồn gốc, căn nguyên; nguyên bảnadj, n*existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something
*An original piece of work, such as a painting, etc. is produced by the artist and not a copy:

1. The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory
2. We agreed to look afresh at her original proposal.
(ə'ridʒənl)
2799pinkmàu hồng; hoa cẩm chướng, tình trạng tốt, hoàn hảoadj, n*of a pale red colour


1. She was wearing a vivid pink shirt.

(piηk)
2800potentialtiềm năng; khả năng, tiềm lựcadj, n*possible when the necessary conditions exist:


1. A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.
2. They went into the restaurant and handed out leaflets to potential customers.
(pəˈtɛnʃəl)
2801professional(thuộc) nghề, nghề nghiệp; chuyên nghiệpadj, n*relating to work that needs special training or education
*having the qualities that you connect with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner

1. Chris, you're a nurse, so can I ask your professional opinion on bandaging ankles?
2. It would look more professional if the letter was typed.
(prə'feʃənl)
2802relativecó liên quấn đến; người có họ, đạ từ quan hệadj, n*a member of your family
*being judged or measured in comparison with something else

1. I don't have many blood relatives (= people related to me by birth rather than by marriage)
2. We weighed up the relative advantages of driving there or going by train.
(relətiv)
2803secretbí mật; điều bí mậtadj, n*a piece of information that is only known by one person or a few people and should not be told to others:
*the particular knowledge and skills needed to do something very well

1. A close couple should have no secrets from each other.
2. A secret report incriminating the company was leaked last week.
(si:krit)
2804seniornhiều tuổi hơn, dành cho trẻ em trên 11t; người lớn tuổi hơn, sinh viên năm cuối trường trung học, cấo đẳngadj, n*high or higher in rank


1. She's senior to me, so I have to do what she tells me.

(si:niə)
2805solidrắn; thể rắn, chất rắnadj, n*hard or firm, keeping a clear shape:
*A solid metal or colour is pure and does not have anything else mixed together with it:

1. The ground was frozen solid.
2. There's a solid oak floor.

(sɔlid)
2806totaltổng cộng, toàn bộ; tổng số, toàn >bộ số lượngadj, n*the amount you get when several smaller amounts are added together
*very great or of the largest degree possible

1. At that time of day, cars with only one occupant accounted for almost 80 percent of the total.
2. The organization of the event was a total shambles (= very bad).
(toutl)
2807squarevuông, vuông vắn; dạng hình vuông, hình vuôngadj, n*a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°


1. First draw a square.
2. It's a square-shaped room.

(skweə)
2808stableổn định, bình tĩnh, vững vàng; chuồng ngựaadj, n*firmly fixed or not likely to move or change


1. If the foundations of the house aren't stable, collapse is possible.
2. After several part-time jobs, he's now got a stable job in a bank.
(steibl)
2809sweetngọt, có vị ngọt; sự ngọt bùi, đồ ngọtadj, n*(especially of food or drink) having a taste similar to that of sugar; not bitter or salty
*kind and pleasant:

1. The pineapple was sweet and juicy.
2. I think Alex is really sweet.
(swi:t)
2810extrathêm, phụ, ngoại; thứ thêm, phụadj, n, adv*added to what is normal


1. If you need any extra help, just call me.

(ekstrə)
2811pastquá khứ, dĩ vãng; quá, quaadj, n, prep, adv*in or to a position that is further than a particular point:
*used to say what the time is when it is a particular number of minutes after an hour:

1. I live on Station Road, just past the post office.
2. I need to leave at twenty past or I'll miss that train.
(pɑ:st)
2812equalngang, bằng; người ngang hàng, ngang tài, sức; bằng, ngangadj, n, v*the same in amount, number, or size
*someone or something that has the same importance as someone or something else and deserves the same treatment:

1. One litre is equal to 1.76 imperial pints.
2. The good thing about her as a boss is that she treats us all as equals. 
(́i:kwəl)
2813presentcó mặt, hiện diện; hiện nay, hiện thời; bày tỏ, giới thiệu, trình bàyadj, n, v*something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you:
*the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now:

1. They gave me theatre tickets as a present.
2. The verb in this sentence is in the present.
((v)pri'zent)
2814followingtiếp theo, theo sau, sau đây; sau, tiếp theoadj, prep*after
*The following day, morning, etc. is the next one.

1. The weeks following the riots were extremely tense.
2. The following programme contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers.
(́fɔlouiη)
2815certainchắc chắnadj, pron*having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, or effective:
*to know or say something without doubt:

1. I feel certain (that) you're doing the right thing.
2. I don't know for certain if she's coming.
(sə:tn)
2816approximategiống với, giống hệt vớiadj, to*not completely accurate but close


1. The train's approximate time of arrival is 10.30.

(ə'prɔksimit)
2817completehoàn thành, xong;adj, v*to make whole or perfect:
*very great or to the largest degree possible:

1. Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.
2. The man's a complete fool!
(kəm'pli:t)
2818correctđúng, chính xác; sửa, sửa chữaadj, v*in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted:
*taking or showing great care to behave or speak in a way that is generally accepted and approved of:

1. "Is that the correct spelling?" "I don't know - look it up in a dictionary."
2. He's very correct in his dress/speech/manner, isn't he?
(kə ́rekt)
2819directtrực tiếp, thẳng, thẳng thắn; gửi, viết cho ai, điều khiểnadj, v*going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction:
*without anyone or anything else being involved or between

1. Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?
2. She decided to take direct control of the project.
(di'rekt; dai'rekt)
2820promptmau lẹ, nhanh chóng; xúi, giục, nhắc nhởadj, v*to make something happen
*to make someone decide to say or do something

1. The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.
2. I don't know what prompted him to leave.
(prɒmpt)
2821securechắc chắn, đảm bảo; bảo đảm, giữ an ninhadj, v*positioned or fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break
*A secure place is one that it is difficult to get out of or escape from

1. That ladder doesn't look very secure to me
2. He killed the man just a month after his release from a secure mental hospital.
(si'kjuə)
2822separatekhác nhau, riêng biệt; làm rời, tách ra, chia tayadj, v*existing or happening independently or in a different physical space


1. The art department and the music department are in two separate buildings.

(seprət)
2823tidysạch sẽ, ngăn nắp, gọn gàng; làm >cho sạch sẽ, gọn gàng, ngăn nắpadj, v*having everything ordered and arranged in the right place, or liking to keep things like this


1. The house was clean and tidy.
2. My flatmate isn't very tidy.
(́taidi)
2824calmyên lặng, làm dịu đi; sự yên lặng, >sự êm ảadj, v, n*peaceful, quiet, and without worry
*without hurried movement or noise

1. Now keep calm everyone, the police are on their way.
2. After a night of fighting, the streets are now calm.
(kɑ:m)
2825globaltoàn cầu, toàn thể, toàn bộadjv*relating to the whole world
*considering or relating to all parts of a situation or subject

1. As leader, he opened up exciting vistas of global co-operation.
2. This report gives a global picture of the company's finances.
(́gloubl)
2826abroadở, ra nước ngoài, ngoài trờiadv*in or to a foreign country or countries *outside, or not at home

1. He's currently abroad on business.
2. They used to go abroad every summer.
(ə'brɔ:d)
2827absolutelytuyệt đối, hoàn toànadv*completely
used as a strong way of saying "yes"

1. It's absolutely impossible to work with all this noise.
2. It was an excellent film, though." "Absolutely!"
(æbsəlu:tli)
2828accidentallytình cờ, ngẫu nhiênadv*by chance or by mistake

1. I accidentally knocked a glass over.
2. by accident: I deleted the photo by accident.
Accidentally: I accidentally deleted the photo.
by mistake: I deleted the files by mistake.
in error: Her name was passed to the police in error.
(,æksi'dentəli)
2829accuratelyđúng đắn, chính xácadv*in a way that is correct, exact, and without any mistakes

1. The plans should be drawn as accurately as possible.
2.For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately.
(ækjuritli)
2830activelytích cực hoạt động; nhanh nhẹn, linh lợi; có hiệu lựcadv*in a way that involves positive action

1. I've been actively looking for a job for six months.
2. He had actively sought a pardon from the president.
(æktivli)
2831actually0adv*in fact or really

1. I didn't actually see her - I just heard her voice.
2. "Do you mind if I smoke?" "Well, actually, I'd rather you didn't."
(æktjuəli)
2832adequatelytương xứng, thỏa đángadv*in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

1. While some patients can be adequately cared for at home, others are best served by care in a hospital.
2. Manufacturers may lack the means to adequately test their product.
(ædikwitli)
2833afterwardssau này, về sau, rồi thì, sau đâyadv*after the time mentioned

1. Everyone would go into the hall for assembly and then afterwards we'd go to our respective classes.
2. We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
(ɑ:ftəwəd)
2834aheadtrước, về phía trướcadv*in front
*having more points, votes, etc. than someone else in a competition, election, etc.

1. Turn left at the traffic lights, and you'll see the hospital straight ahead.
2. Barcelona was ahead after ten minutes
(ə'hed)
2835aloudlớn tiếng, to tiếngadv*in a voice loud enough to be heard

1. He read her letter aloud to the rest of the family.
2. t would be a useful exercise for you to say the speech aloud several times. 
(ə'laud)
2836alphabeticallytheo thứ tự abcadv*in a way that has the same order as the letters of the alphabet

1. I've arranged the pictures of the animals alphabetically from aardvark to zebra.
2. We sort the books by subject, not alphabetically.
(,ælfə'betikəli)
2837alreadyđã, rồi, đã... rồiadv*before the present time
*earlier than the time expected

1. As I have already mentioned, I doubt that we will be able to raise all the money we need.
2. I've only eaten one course and I'm already full.
(ɔ:l'redi)
2838alternativelynhư một sự lựa chọnadv*used to suggest another possibility

1. We could go to the Indian restaurant, or alternatively, we could try that new Italian place.
2. Mix two tablespoons of sugar, or alternatively honey, into the mixture.
(ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli)
2839altogetherhoàn toàn, hầu như; nói chungadv*in total
*completely

1. That'll be $52.50 altogether, please.
2. It's all right working with him, but living with him would be a different matter altogether.
(,ɔ:ltə'geðə)
2840angrilytức giận, giận dữadv*in a way that shows that you feel angry with someone or about something
*(of weather, sky, or sea) in a wild way, because of a storm

1. The prime minister reacted angrily to claims that he had lied to the House of Commons.
2. The wind blew angrily across the snow.
(æɳgrili)
2841annuallyhàng năm, từng nămadv*once every year

1. These animals migrate annually in search of food.
2. The event, watched by millions of people all over the country, takes place annually.
(ænjuəli)
2842anxiouslylo âu, lo lắng, băn khoănadv*in a way that shows you are worried or nervous
*in a way that shows you are eager to get or do something

1. "Is something wrong?" she asked anxiously.
2. Tomorrow the children will receive their anxiously awaited presents.
(æɳkʃəsli)
2843anywaythế nào cũng được, dù sấo chăng nữaadv*whatever else is happening, without considering other things
*In conversation, anyway is also used to change the subject, return to an earlier subject, or get to the most interesting point

1. Her parents were opposed to her giving up her course, but she did it anyway.
2. Anyway, in the end I didn't wear your jacket.
(eniwei)
2844apparentlynhìn bên ngoài, hình nhưadv*used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true
*used when the real situation is different from what you thought it was

1. Apparently he's had enough of England and is going back to Australia.
2. She looks about ten, but apparently she's 14.
(əˈpærəntli)
2845approximatelykhoảng chừng, độ chừngadv*close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time

1. One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams.
2. The earth takes approximately 365 days to go round the sun.
(ə'prɔksimitli)
2846artificiallynhân tạoadv*in a way that uses an industrial process or substance, rather than being natural
*in a way that has been intentionally caused by people's actions, rather than happening naturally or by chance

1. Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been grown artificially in manure.
2. They are keeping their prices artificially low.
(,ɑ:ti'fiʃəli)
2847asidevề, sang một bên. aside from: ngoài raadv*on or to one side

1. I gave her a plate of food but she pushed it aside.
2. Stand aside, please, and let these people pass.
(ə'said)
2848automaticallymột cách tự độngadv*If a machine or device does something automatically, it does it independently, without human control
*If you do something automatically, you do it without thinking about it

1. The camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically.
2. I automatically put my hand out to catch it.
(ɔːtəˈmætɪkli)
2849awfullytàn khốc, khủng khiếpadv*very or extremely, when used before an adjective or adverb
*extremely badly

1. It's an awfully long time since we last saw each other.
2. England played awfully throughout the game.
(ˈɔːfli)
2850awkwardlyvụng về, lung túngadv*in a worried or embarrassed way
*in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes problems

1. He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other
2. The publication of the economic statistics was awkwardly timed for the government
(ˈɔːkwərdli)
2851backwardsngượcadv*in a worried or embarrassed way
*in an embarrassing or worrying way, or a way that causes problems

1. He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other
2. The publication of the economic statistics was awkwardly timed for the government
(ˈɔːkwərdli)
2852beautifullytốt đẹp, đáng hài lòngadv*in a way that is very attractive
*in a way that is very pleasant

1. Their house is beautifully decorated.
2. This is a gripping and beautifully written novel which will change the way you think.
(bju:təfuli)
2853bitterlyđắng, đắng cay, chua xótadv*in a way that shows strong negative emotion such as anger or disappointment
*

1. He was bitterly disappointed not to get the job.
2. She wept bitterly at the news.
(bitəli)
2854brieflyngắn, gọn, vắn tắt, tóm tắtadv*for a short time
*using few words or without giving a lot of details

1. He appears briefly towards the end of the film in a cameo role as a priest.
2. Briefly, the company needs to cut its expenditure.
(bri:fli)
2855brightlysáng chói, tươiadv*in a way that is full of light, or shining

1. A fire burned brightly in the grate.
2. Clowns often wear brightly coloured clothing.
(braitli)
2856broadlyrộng, rộng rãiadv*in a general way, without considering specific examples or all the details
*If someone smiles broadly, they have a big smile

1. Broadly speaking, don't you think women make better drivers than men?
2. He jumped up, grinning broadly.
(brɔ:dli)
2857calmlyyên lặng, êm ả; bình tĩnh, điềm tĩnhadv*in a peaceful, quiet way and without worry or extreme emotion
*without hurried movement or noise

1. She reacted surprisingly calmly to the news of his death.
2. The storm was over, and small waves lapped calmly against the beach.
(kɑ:mli)
2858carefullycẩn thận, chu đáoadv*with great attention

1. She carefully folded the letter and put it in her pocket.
2. If you listen carefully to this piece of music, you can hear a flute in the background.
(́kɛəfuli)
2859carelesslycẩu thả, bất cẩnadv*without taking or showing enough care and attention
*in a way that is relaxed, natural, and free from worry

1. Some teenagers carelessly disregard the basic rules for wearing contact lenses.
2. The man was about six inches in front of the woman, strolling carelessly.
(ˈkerləsli)
2860certainlychắc chắn, nhất địnhadv*used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it
*used when agreeing or disagreeing strongly to a request

1. "Do you think more money should be given to education?" "Certainly!"
2. "Did you take any money out of my purse?" "Certainly not!"
(́sə:tnli)
2861cheaplyrẻ, rẻ tiềnadv*for a low cost or price

1. We buy them in bulk and sell them cheaply.
2. They found a way to make clothes more cheaply.
(ˈtʃiːpli)
2862cheerfullyvui vẻ, phấn khởiadv*in a happy and positive way

1. She walked down the road, whistling cheerfully.
2. The classrooms were cheerfully decorated with children's artwork.
(ˈtʃɪrfəli)
2863closelychặt chẽ, kỹ lưỡng, tỉ mỉadv*in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship
*carefully and paying attention to details

1. Both politicians have been closely associated with the movement for some time.
2. He looked again more closely at the marks.
(́klousli)
2864comfortablydễ chịu, thoải mái, tiện nghi, ấm cúngadv*in a comfortable way
*without financial or other problems

1. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.
2. We could live fairly comfortably on Edward's salary.
(́kʌmfətəbli)
2865completelyhoàn thành, đầy đủ, trọn vẹnadv*in every way or as much as possible

1. I agree with you completely.
2. She stood completely still, not making a sound.
(kзm'pli:tli)
2866confidentlytự tinadv*in a way that shows you are certain of your abilities or have trust in people, plans, or the future

1. I confidently predict she will get an Oscar nomination for her terrific performance.
2. He talks confidently about his big schemes.
(kɔnfidəntli)
2867considerablyđáng kể, lớn lao, nhiềuadv*to a large, noticeable, or important degree

1. His views differ considerably from those of his parents.
2. Her study has considerably advanced the cause of equal rights.
(kən'sidərəbly)
2868constantlykiên địnhadv*all the time or often

1. He's constantly changing his mind.
2. He complained about being constantly doorstepped by the press.
(kɔnstəntli)
2869continuouslyliên tục, liên tiếpadv*without a pause or interruption

1. He played continuously for minutes on end without appearing to take a breath.
2. Simmer for 5 minutes while stirring the sauce continuously.
(kən'tinjuəsli)
2870correctlyđúng, chính xácadv*in a way that is in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted
*(of a way of speaking or behaving) in a way that is generally accepted and approved of

1. Have I pronounced your name correctly?
2. My mother took elocution lessons so she could speak correctly.
(kə ́rektli)
2871curiouslytò mò, hiếu kỳ, lạ kỳadv*in a way that shows that you are interested in learning about people or things around you
*strangely; in a way that is unusual

1. A group of reporters looked at her curiously.
2. Her parents are curiously absent from her account.
(kjuəriəsli)
2872currentlyhiện thời, hiện nayadv*at the present time

1. The device is currently available only in Japan.
2. Our social club currently has about 80 members
(kʌrəntli)
2873deeplysâu, sâu xa, sâu sắcadv*extremely or strongly

1. After 20 years of marriage, they're still deeply in love.
2. The instructor told us to breathe in deeply and then breathe out slowly.
(́di:pli)
2874definitelyrạch ròi, dứt khoátadv*without any doubt

1. He definitely said he'd be here.
2. England have definitely been the weaker side in the first half of the game.
(definitli)
2875deliberatelythận trọng, có suy nghĩ cân nhắcadv*intentionally
*slowly and carefully

1. I'm sure he says these things deliberately to annoy me.
2. Calmly and deliberately, she cut up his suits one by one.
(di ́libəritli)
2876desperatelyliều lĩnh, liều mạngadv*extremely or very much
*in a way that shows you are frightened and ready to try anything to change a situation

1. They desperately wanted a child.
2. The flood has left villagers and animals desperately scavenging for food.
(despəritli)
2877differentlykhác, khác biệt, khác nhauadv*in a way that is not the same
*in a way that is unusual

1. He didn't really behave any differently around her than with anyone else.
2. He tended to look at things a bit differently.
(difrзntli)
2878directlytrực tiếp, thẳngadv*without anything else being involved or in between
*honestly, even when it might make people feel uncomfortable

1. Our hotel room was directly above a construction site.
2. Let me answer that question directly.
(dai ́rektli)
2879dishonestlybất lương, không lương thiệnadv*in a way that is not honest

1. She's been accused of acting dishonestly.
2. He is charged with dishonestly receiving stolen goods.
(dis'onistli)
2880downwardsxuống, đi xuốngadv*towards a lower position

1. The water filters downwards through the rock for hundreds of feet.
2. To be a good manager, you must know how to devolve responsibility downwards.
(́daun ̧wədz)
2881dramaticallyđột ngộtadv*suddenly or obviously
*(as if) acting in a play

1. Your life changes dramatically when you have a baby to take care of.
2. She swept her hair back dramatically.
(drə'mætikəli)
2882entirelytoàn vẹn, trọn vẹn, toàn bộadv*completely

1. The company is run almost entirely by middle-aged men.
2. Characters in this film are entirely fictitious.
(in ́taiəli)
2883equallybằng nhau, ngang bằngadv*fairly and in the same way
*in equal amounts

1. In an ideal world, would everyone get treated equally?
2. The inheritance money was shared equally among the three sisters.
(i:kwзli)
2884especiallyđặc biệt là, nhất làadv*very much; more than usual or more than other people or things
*for a particular reason

1. I love Australian wines, especially the white wines.
2. They invited her to speak especially because of her experience in inner cities.
(is'peʃəli)
2885essentiallyvề bản chất, về cơ bảnadv*relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something

1. It's essentially a dictionary but it differs in one or two respects.
What he's saying is essentially true.
2. The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.
(e ̧senʃi ́əli)
2886eventuallycuối cùngadv*in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc.

1. Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died.
2. After years of abuse from her husband, she eventually found the courage to leave him.
(i ́ventjuəli)
2887exactlychính xác, đúng đắnadv*used when you are giving or asking for information that is completely correct
*used to emphasize what you are saying

1. The building looks exactly as it did when it was built in 1877.
2. Exactly how do you propose to achieve this?
(ig ́zæktli)
2888extremelyvô cùng, cực độadv*very

1. They played extremely well.
2. You'd need an extremely powerful microscope to see something so small.
(iks ́tri:mli)
2889faintlynhút nhát, yếu ớtadv*slightly or not strongly

1. She seemed faintly embarrassed to see us there.
2. A light flickered faintly in the distance.
(feintli)
2890fairlyhợp lý, công bằngadv*more than average, but less than very
*used to emphasize figurative expressions that describe what people or objects are doing

1. I'm fairly sure that this is the right address.
2. The answer fairly jumps off the page at you!
(feəli)
2891faithfullytrung thành, chung thủy, trung thực. yours faithfully bạn chân thànhadv*in a loyal way or a way that can be trusted

1. He served the family faithfully for 40 years.
2. She promised faithfully (= made a firm promise) that she would never leave him.
(feiθfuli)
2892finallycuối cùng, sau cùngadv*after a long time or some difficulty
*used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea

1. After months of working, he finally finished the garden.
2. Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming this evening.
(́fainəli)
2893finelyđẹp đẽ, tế nhị, cao thượngadv*into very thin or small pieces

1. Make sure the spices are finely ground.
2. The painting depicts a finely-dressed couple.
(́fainli)
2894firmlyvững chắc, kiên quyếtadv*in a way that will not become loose
*strongly and tightly

1. Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down.
2. He shook my hand firmly and climbed into the taxi.
(́fə:mli)
2895formallychính thứcadv*officially
*in a serious and correct way

1. The deal will be formally announced on Tuesday.
2. He was formally dressed in a grey suit.
(fo:mзlaiz)
2896formerlytrước đây, thuở xưaadv*in the past

1. The European Union was formerly called the European Community.
2. The artist formerly known as Prince.
(́fɔ:məli)
2897frequentlythường xuyênadv*often

1. I see him frequently.
2. As a child, she frequently withdrew into her own fantasy world.
(́fri:kwəntli)
2898freshlytươi mát, khỏe khoắnadv*recently done

1. freshly made sandwiches
2. freshly washed hair
(́freʃli)
2899fullyđầy đủ, hoàn toànadv*completely
*as much as possible

1. I fully understand the problem.
2. Kate has always participated fully in the life of the school.
(́fuli)
2900generallynói chung, đại thể. in general: nói chung, đại kháiadv*considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it
*usually, or in most situations

1. Your health is generally good, but you do have a few minor problems.
2. The baby generally wakes up three times during the night.
(dʒenərəli)
2901generouslyrộng lượng, hào phóngadv*in a way that shows a willingness to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected
*in a way that is larger than usual or expected

1. She behaved very generously towards us, and wouldn't allow us to pay for anything.
2. An unusually large hallway provides access to four generously proportioned bedrooms.
(dʒenərəsli)
2902gentlynhẹ nhàng, êm ái, dịu dàngadv*calmly, kindly, or softly
*without force or strength

1. He lifted the baby gently out of its crib.
2. The door closed gently.
(dʤentli)
2903genuinelythành thật, chân thậtadv*really and sincerely

1. She was genuinely pleased when he arrived.
2. He is genuinely motivated by a desire to help people.
(́dʒenjuinli)
2904graduallydần dần, tư tưadv*slowly over a period of time or a distance

1. Gradually, she realized that he wasn't telling her the truth.
2. The bank slopes gradually down to the river.
(grædzuəli)
2905hardlykhắc nghiệt, nghiêm khắc, tàn tệ, khó khănadv*only just; almost not
*certainly not

1. I could hardly hear her at the back.
2. Well don't be angry with me - it's hardly my fault that it's raining!
(́ha:dli)
2906heavilynặng, nặng nềadv*to a great degree
*with force, or in a way that needs a lot of effort to move or lift

1. The compound is heavily guarded.
2. She fell heavily on her back.
(́hevili)
2907hencesau đây, kể từ đây; do đó, vì thếadv*that is the reason or explanation for *from this time

1. Peter's leaving at the end of this week - hence his anxiety to get his work finished.
2. The project will be completed at the end of the decade, two years hence.
(hens)
2908highlytốt, cao; hết sức, ở mức độ caoadv*very, to a large degree, or at a high level

1. For our country to remain competitive, we need a highly-skilled, highly-educated workforce.
2. a highly profitable line of products
(́haili)
2909honestlylương thiện, trung thực, chân thậtadv*in a way that is honest
*used to emphasize disapproval

1. They have always dealt honestly and fairly with their customers.
2. Honestly, you'd think she'd have asked you first!
(ɔnistli)
2910howevertuy nhiên, tuy vậy, dù thế nàoadv*despite whatever amount or degree
*in whatever way

1. However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.
2. However you look at it, it's still a mess.
(hau ́evə)
2911ideallylý tưởng, đúng như lý tưởngadv*used when describing the perfect situation

1. Ideally, I'd like to work at home but it's just not practical.
2. She's ideally (= perfectly) suited to the job.
(aɪˈdiəli)
2912illegallytrái luật, bất hợp phápadv*in a way that is illegal

1. They entered the country illegally.
2. He wants to find out if the companies acted illegally.
(i ́li:gəli)
2913immediatelyngay lập tứcadv*now or without waiting or thinking
*close to something or someone in distance or tim

1. We really ought to leave immediately.
2. They moved in immediately before Christmas.
(i'mi:djətli)
2914impatientlynóng lòng, sốt ruộtadv*in a way that shows you are annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait
*in a way that shows you want something to happen as soon as possible

1. He snapped impatiently when I suggested I help him with his homework.
2. We were waiting impatiently for the show to begin .
(im'pei∫зns)
2915importantlyquan trọng, trọng yếuadv*used for saying that a fact you are talking about is important

1. If we served more soft drinks, there would be fewer hangovers and, more importantly, fewer drink-driving incidents.
2. I go to my exercise class for the fun and social side of it and, most importantly I suppose, for my health.
(im'pɔ:təntli)
2916increasinglytăng >thêmadv*more and more

1. She thinks that young people today are becoming increasingly selfish.
2. The panda is becoming an increasingly rare animal.
(in ́kri:siηli)
2917indeedthật vậy, quả thậtadv*really or certainly, often used to emphasize something
*used to add some extra information that develops or supports something you have just said

1. Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring.
2. For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive.
(ɪnˈdid)
2918independentlyđộc lậpadv*without being influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things
*without taking help or money from other people

1. The two scientists both made the same discovery independently, at roughly the same time.
2. She is proud of the fact that at the age of 90, she still lives independently.
(,indi'pendзntli)
2919indirectlygián tiếpadv*in a way that is complicated or not obvious
*without clearly mentioning or saying something

1. She still controls the company indirectly through her son, who is the managing director.
2. She was included indirectly as her husband's name came up.
(,indi'rektli)
2920inevitablychắc chắn, chắc hẳnadv*in a way that cannot be avoided

1. The investigation into the air crash would inevitably apportion blame to certain members of the crew.
2. Political leaders almost inevitably pander to big business.
(in’evitəbli)
2921initiallyvào lúc ban đầu, ban đầuadv*at the beginning

1. he damage was far more serious than initially believed.
2. The building was used as a bank initially, but its is now used as a restaurant.
(i ́niʃəli)
2922insteadđể thay thế. instead of thay choadv*in place of someone or something else

1. There's no coffee - would you like a cup of tea instead?
2. I'm going to drop yoga and do aerobics instead.
(in'sted)
2923jointlycùng nhau, cùng chungadv*in a way that belongs to or is shared between two or more people
*done by or involving two or more people or organizations

1. The school will involve parents in jointly developing the local plan.
2. The training centre is jointly funded by the government and local industries.
(ˈdʒɔɪntli)
2924largelyphong phú, ở mức độ lớnadv*almost completely

1. Their complaints have been largely ignored.
2. Choosing furniture is largely a matter of personal preference.
(́la:dʒli)
2925legallyhợp phápadv*as stated by the law
*according to the laws of a country or state

1. While children are in school, teachers are legally in loco parentis.
2. The public is being denied access to information to which it is legally entitled.
(li:gзlizm)
2926lightlynhẹ nhàngadv*gently

1. She patted him lightly on the shoulder.
2. He touched me lightly on the cheek.
(́laitli)
2927locallycó tính chat địa phương, cục bộadv*in the particular small area that you are talking about
*done in, made in, or connected with a particular area

1. The restaurant uses fruit and vegetables that are grown locally.
2. We advertised locally and nationally for the job and received more than 60 applications.
(ˈloʊkəli)
2928looselylỏng lẻoadv*in a way that is not firmly held or attached
*not exactly

1. The parcel had only been loosely wrapped, and the paper had come off.
2. The film is loosely based on the novel by Kundera.
(́lu:sli)
2929loudlyầm ĩ, inh ỏiadv*making a lot of noise

1. She spoke very loudly.
(laudili)
2930mainlychính, chủ yếu, phần lớnadv*usually or to a large degree

1. The group is made up of mainly young people.
2. They argued that the tax will mainly benefit the rich.
(́meinli)
2931maybecó thể, có lẽadv*used to show that something is possible or that something might be true
*used to politely suggest or ask for something

1. Maybe you were right after all.
2. Maybe we should start again.
(́mei ̧bi:)
2932meanwhiletrong lúc đó, trong lúc ấyadv*until something expected happens, or while something else is happening

1. We'll buy you some shorts at the weekend, but meanwhile you'll just have to wear your long trousers.
2. They've arranged to have another meeting in two weeks, and meanwhile the problem is getting worse and worse!
(miː(n)waɪl)
2933mentallyvề mặt tinh thầnadv*connected with or related to the mind

1. The programme offers intermediate care for the mentally retarded.
2. As a young man, he had been certified and sent to a hospital for the mentally ill.
(́mentəli)
2934merelychỉ, đơn thuầnadv*used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more
*used to emphasize that something is not large, important, or effective when compared to something else

1. I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
2. The medicine won't cure her - it merely stops the pain.
(miəli)
2935morallycó đạo đứcadv*based on principles that you or people in general consider to be right, honest, or acceptable

1. Morally, you're right, but in practice I don't think it would work.
2. For a teacher to hit a child is not just morally wrong but also illegal.
(ˈmɔːrəli)
2936moreoverhơn nữa, ngoài ra, vả lạiadv*(used to add information) also and more importantly

1. The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it's inaccurate.
2. He enjoys selling and, moreover, is good at it.
(mɔ: ́rouvə)
2937mostlyhầu hết, chủ yếu làadv*mainly

1. In the smaller towns, it's mostly (= usually) very quiet at nights.
2. After leaving school, she spent a year travelling, mostly in Africa and Asia.
(́moustli)
2938naturallyvốn, tự nhiên, đương nhiênadv*happening or existing as part of nature and not made or done by people
*having an ability or characteristic from birth

1. A healthy body will be able to fight off the illness naturally without the use of medicine.
2. He's naturally funny - he doesn't even have to try.
(næt∫rəli)
2939nearlygần, sắp, suýtadv*almost, or not completely

1. It's been nearly three months since my last haircut.
2. It was so funny - we nearly died laughing.
(́niəli)
2940neatlygọn gàng, ngăn nắpadv*in a tidy way
*in a clever and simple way

1. His clothes are all neatly folded in their drawers.
2. The announcement was neatly timed to coincide with the release of their new album.
(ni:tli)
2941necessarilytất yếu, nhất thiếtadv*used in negatives to mean "in every case" or "therefore"

1. You can love someone without necessarily wanting to marry them.
2. Just because I agreed last time, it doesn't necessarily follow that I will do so again.
(́nesisərili)
2942nervouslybồn chồn, lo lắngadv*feeling or showing that you are worried and anxious

1. He looked nervously over his shoulder, making sure no one else was listening.
(nз:vзstli)
2943neverthelesstuy nhiên, tuy thế màadv*despite what has just been said or referred to

1. I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.
2. The building is guarded around the clock, but robberies occur nevertheless.
(,nevəðə'les)
2944newlymớiadv*recently

1. Newly discovered documents cast doubt on the guilt of the two men.
2. I'd like to introduce our newly appointed members of staff.
(́nju:li)
2945noisilyồn ào, huyên náoadv*in a noisy way

1. A motorbike started up noisily outside.
2. Local people have noisily complained about the building work.
(́nɔizili)
2946normallythông thường, như thường lệadv*If something happens normally, it happens in the usual or expected way
*If you normally do something, you usually or regularly do it

1. Are the phones working normally again?
2. Normally, I plan one or two days ahead.
(no:mзli)
2947nowherekhông nơi nào, không ở đâuadv*in, at, or to no place; not anywhere
*not in a successful or winning position

1. These young people have nowhere (else) to go.
2. The horse I bet on finished nowhere.
(́nou ̧wɛə)
2948obviouslymột cách rõ ràng, có thể thấy đượcadv*in a way that is easy to understand or see

1. Obviously the school cannot function without teachers.
2. You obviously didn't read the instructions properly.
(ɔbviəsli)
2949occasionallythỉnh thoảng, đôi khiadv*sometimes but not often

1. Occasionally I'll have a piece of chocolate, but it's very rare.
2. She only sees her niece occasionally, so she showers her with presents when she does.
(з'keiЗnзli)
2950oddlykỳ quặc, kỳ cục, lẻ (số)adv*in a strange or surprising way

1. Didn't you think she was behaving very oddly at the party yesterday?
2. She was dressed very oddly for a country walk.
(́ɔdli)
2951officiallymột cách trịnh trọng, một cách chính thứcadv*formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority
*as stated or accepted by people publicly but not privately or as things really are

1. The royal engagement was announced officially this morning.
2. Well, officially I am on holiday this week, but I'm just catching up on some reports I have to finish.
(ə'fi∫əli)
2952openlycông khai, thẳng thắnadv*without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings
*without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings

1. We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly.
2. Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
(́oupənli)
2953originallymột cách sáng tạo, mới mẻ, độc đáo; khởi đầu, đầu tiênadv*first of all

1. Originally it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study.
2. The novel was originally published in hardcover.
(ə'ridʒnəli)
2954otherwisekhác, cách khác; nếu không thì...; mặt khácadv*used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion
*differently, or in another way

1. I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.
2. Protestors were executed, jailed or otherwise persecuted.
(́ʌðə ̧waiz)
2955outdoorsở ngoài trời, ở ngoài nhàadv*outside

1. If the weather's good, we'll eat outdoors
2. The party is going to be outdoors, but we have permission to use the community hall if it rains.
(̧aut ́dɔ:z)
2956particularlymột cách đặc biệt, cá biệt, riêng biệtadv*especially, or more than usual

1. We're particularly interested to hear from people who speak two or more European languages.
2. I was never a particularly academic child.
(pə ́tikjuləli)
2957partlyđến chừng mực nào đó, phần nào đóadv*to some degree, but not completely

1. His attractiveness is partly due to his self-confidence.
2. Her story is only partly true.
(́pa:tli)
2958perfectlymột cách hoàn hảoadv*in a perfect way
*used to emphasize the word that follows

1. The jacket fits perfectly, the skirt not so well.
2. To be perfectly honest, I don't care any more.
(́pə:fiktli)
2959perhapscó thể, có lẽadv*used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something
*used to show that a number or amount is approximate

1. Perhaps the most important question has not been asked.
2. There were perhaps 500 people at the meeting.
(pə'hæps)
2960permanentlycách thường xuyên, vĩnh cửuadv*always and for ever

1. Smoking is likely to damage your health permanently.
2. I seem to be permanently broke.
(pə:mənəntli)
2961personallyđích thân, bản thân, về phần tôi, đối với tôiadv*used when you give your opinion
*affecting you and not anyone else

1. Personally (speaking), I think the show is going to be a great success.
2. He believes that parents should be made personally responsible for their children's behaviour.
(́pə:sənəli)
2962physicallyvề thân thể, theo luật tự nhiênadv*in a way that relates to the body or someone's appearance
*in a way that relates to things you can see or touch or the laws of nature

1. The work is physically demanding
2. No one could have climbed that wall - it's physically impossible.
(́fizikli)
2963pleasantlyvui vẻ, dễ thương; thân mậtadv*in a way that is enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like

1. They treated me pleasantly enough.
2. Her praise was pleasantly unexpected.
(plezəntli)
2964politelylễ phép, lịch sựadv*in a polite way
*without enthusiasm

1. He told them politely to leave him in peace.
2. The audience clapped politely.
(pəˈlaɪtli)
2965politicallyvề mặt chính trị; khôn ngoan, thận trọng; sảo quyệtadv*in a way that relates to politics

1. The country's younger population are more politically aware than in the past.
2. His mother was very politically active.
(pə'litikəli)
2966possiblycó lẽ, có thể, có thể chấp nhận đượcadv*used when something is not certain
*used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved

1. He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem.
2. "Do you think this skirt might be too small for her?" "(Very) possibly - she has put on a some weight."
(́pɔsibli)
2967potentiallytiềm năng, tiềm ẩnadv*possibly

1. Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target.
2. This crisis is potentially the most serious in the organization's history.
(pəˈtɛnʃəlli)
2968practicallyvề mặt thực hành; thực tếadv*almost or very nearly
*in a way that relates to real situations and actions rather than ideas

1. She blamed me for practically every mistake in the report.
2. Many people have offered to help, but there is little they can do practically.
(́præktikəli)
2969preciselyđúng, chính xác, cần thậnadv*exactly
*used to emphasize what you are saying

1. What do you think the problem is, precisely?
2. But it's precisely because of the noise that they're thinking of moving.
(pri ́saisli)
2970presumablycó thể được, có lẽadv*used to say what you think is the likely situation

1. They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment.
2. Her mother will presumably stay with them until she's made a full recovery.
(pri'zju:məbli)
2971previouslytrước, trước đâyadv*before the present time or the time referred to

1. I had posted the card two months previously.
2. She was previously employed as a tour guide.
(́pri:viəsli)
2972primarilytrước hết, đầu tiênadv*mainly

1. We're primarily concerned with keeping expenditure down.
2. This is a controversial procedure, primarily because of known side-effects.
(́praimərili)
2973privatelyriêng tư, cá nhânadv*in secret, or with only one or two other people present
*by a person or company and not by the government

1. She spoke privately with the manager.
2. a privately owned business
(ˈpraɪvɪtli)
2974probablyhầu như chắc chắnadv*used to mean that something is very likely

1. He probably didn't even notice.
2. She realized that this was probably the last time she would see him.
(́prɔbəbli)
2975promptlymau lẹ, ngay lập tứcadv*quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time

1. The emergency services arrived promptly at the scene.
2. We'll have to leave fairly promptly (= on time) if we want to catch that train.
(́prɔmptli)
2976properlymột cách đúng đắn, một cách thích đángadv*correctly, or in a satisfactory way
*in a socially and morally acceptable way

1. I think you should take it somewhere to have it repaired properly.
2. Most vegetables should be eaten with a fork but asparagus can be properly eaten with the fingers.
(́prɔpəli)
2977reasonablyhợp lýadv*using good judgment
*in a satisfactory way

1. Stop shouting and let's discuss this reasonably.
2. I did reasonably well at school but nowhere near as well as my sister or brother.
(́ri:zənəblli)
2978recentlygần đây, mới đâyadv*not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago

1. Until very recently he worked as a teacher and he still shudders at the memories.
2. Until recently the civil war had been largely unreported in the press.
(́ri:səntli)
2979regularlyđều đặn, thường xuyênadv*often
*with equal or similar amounts of space or time between one and the next

1. She regularly appears on TV talk shows.
2. We meet regularly to discuss progress on the project.
(́regjuləli)
2980relativelycó liên quan, có quan hệadv*quite good, bad, etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect

1. He's a relatively good squash player.
2. There was relatively little violence.
(relətivli)
2981remarkablyđáng chú ý, đáng để ý; khác thườngadv*used for emphasizing how surprising or unusual something is

1. Remarkably, she wasn't hurt in the crash.
2. He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.
(ri'ma:kəb(ə)li)
2982repeatedlylặp đi lặp lại nhiều lầnadv*many times

1. He called repeatedly, begging her to come back.
2. He was pinioned to the wall by two men while another one repeatedly punched him.
(ri ́pi:tidli)
2983rightlyđúng, phải, có lýadv*behaving in a way that is suitable and acceptable

1. They quite rightly complained to the manager.
2. She quite rightly felt very cross about how she'd been treated.
(́raitli)
2984roughlygồ ghề, lởm chởmadv*approximately
*without taking a lot of care to make something perfect

1. There has been an increase of roughly 2.25 million.
2. Roughly chop the tomatoes.
(rʌfli)
2985rudelybất lịch sự, thô lỗ; thô sơ, đơn giảnadv*in a way that is not polite
*in a way that is sudden and unpleasant

1. She rudely interrupted my speech.
2. The news rudely pushed her into the glare of world-wide publicity.
(ru:dli)
2986sadlymột cách buồn bã, đáng buồn là, không may màadv*in an unhappy way
*in a way that is not satisfactory

1. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
2. He had money but sadly no brains to speak of.
(sædli)
2987safelyan toàn, chắc chắn, đáng tinadv*in a safe way

1. I'm pleased the parcel arrived safely.
2. The children are safely tucked up in bed.
(seifli)
2988secretlybí mật, riêng tưadv*in a way that people do not know or are not told about

1. She said she didn't care about it, but I believe she was secretly delighted.
2. The two parties met secretly and signed a joint declaration.
(si:kritli)
2989separatelykhông cùng nhau, thành người riêng, vật riêngadv*not together

1. I tend to wear the jacket and skirt separately rather than as a suit.
2. I thought I'd do the two tasks separately.
(seprətli)
2990seriouslyđứng đắn, nghiêm trangadv*badly or severely
*in a serious way, not joking

1. Badly cooked shellfish can make you seriously ill.
2. Seriously now, did he really say that or are you just being silly?
(siəriəsli)
2991severelykhắt khe, gay gắt (thái độ, cư xử); giản dị, mộc mạc (kiểu cách, trang phục, dung nhan)adv*very seriously
*in a way that is not kind or does not show sympathy

1. Their daughter was severely injured in a car accident.
2. I was severely reprimanded by my boss.
(sə ́virli)
2992sexuallygiới tính, các vấn đề sinh lýadv*to do with sexual activity
*to do with being male or female

1. She's fun to be with, but I don't find her sexually attractive
2. sexually stereotyped behaviour 
(sekSJli)
2993sharplysắc, nhọn, bénadv*quickly and suddenly
*severely and angrily

1. The road bends sharply to the left.
2. He spoke sharply to his daughter.
(ʃɑrpli)
2994shortlytrong thời gian ngắn, sớmadv*soon
*a short time after or before something

1. We will shortly be arriving in King's Cross Station.
2. The text is currently being emended and will be published shortly.
(́ʃɔ:tli)
2995significantlyđáng kểadv*in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount
*in a way that suggests a special meaning

1. My piano playing has improved significantly since I started with a new teacher.
2. He said that he would be bringing a friend with him but, significantly, didn't say who it was.
(sig'nifikəntli)
2996similarlytương tự, giống nhauadv*in a similar way

1. The children were similarly dressed.
2. The two books are similarly structured.
(́similəli)
2997simplymột cách dễ dàng, giản dịadv*completely or as much as possible
*in an easy way

1. You look simply (= really) beautiful in that dress.
2. He explained it as simply as he could, but the class still didn't understand.
(́simpli)
2998sincerelymột cách chân thànhadv*honestly and without pretending or lying

1. I'm sincerely grateful.
(sin'siəli)
2999skilfullytài giỏi, khéo tayadv*with great skill

1. Her conclusions are skilfully defended and extremely innovative.
(́skilfulli)
3000slightlymảnh khảnh, mỏng manh, yếu ớtadv*a little
*Someone who is slightly built is thin and delicate

1. I'm slightly upset she forgot my birthday.
2. She’s slightly taller than her sister.
(slaitli)