Diet, health and exercise (Chế độ dinh dưỡng, sức khỏe và luyện tập)

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abdomen (n) /ˈæb.də.mən/, /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

vùng bụng =the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach, bowels, etc

Ví dụ:

X-ray pictures of the [abdomen] can then show what is going on inside the bowel.
The surgeon will make a cut in your lower [abdomen] and remove your appendix.
Being overweight puts more pressure on the [abdomen] and the valve in the gullet.

abdominal (adj) /æbˈdɒm.ɪ.nəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thuộc) Bụng; ở bụng. =connected with the the part of the body below the chest

Ví dụ:

[abdominal] pains
She awoke one night with fierce [abdominal] cramping and rectal pain.
He was taken to hospital for emergency [abdominal] surgery.

account (v) /əˈkaʊnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Giải thích (cho). =to explain the reason for something (+ for)

Ví dụ:

The poor weather may have [accounted] for the small crowd.
He was brought before the Board to [account] for his behaviour
The explanation cannot even [account] for the flood legends.

acute (adj) /əˈkjuːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Cấp tính. Buốt, gay gắc, kịch liệt, sâu sắc. =An acute pain or illness is one that quickly becomes very severe.

Ví dụ:

[acute] abdominal pains
Not all hospitals can provide [acute] care.
an [acute] attack of appendicitis

adapt (v) /əˈdæpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thích nghi, điều chỉnh =to become familiar with a new situation

Ví dụ:

It took me a while to [adapt] to the new job.
We had to [adapt] our plans to fit Jack’s timetable.
Species have [adapted] to climate changes throughout history.

adaptation (n) /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự thích nghi. =the process of changing to suit different conditions.

Ví dụ:

the [adaptation] of desert species to the hot conditions
the [adaptation] of teaching strategy to meet students’ needs
The solutions to global warming involve [adaptation] to new conditions.

affect (v) /əˈfekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Làm ảnh hưởng đến, làm tác động đến; chạm đến. =to have an influence on someone or something.

Ví dụ:

Farmers and market gardeners have been badly [affected] by the drought.
Both buildings were badly [affected] by the fire.
It’s a disease that [affects] mainly older people.

alcohol (n) /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

rượu, bia, đồ uống có cồn =drinks such as beer, wine, etc that can make people drunk

Ví dụ:

I could smell the [alcohol] on his breath.
Most wines contain around twelve percent [alcohol].
A roadside breath test found he had drunk more than twice the legal limit of [alcohol].

allergy (n) /ˈæl.ə.dʒi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

dị ứng thức ăn =difficulty digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them.

Ví dụ:

an [allergy] to wheat
a wheat [allergy]
Symptoms of a food [allergy] usually develop within about an hour after eating the offending food.

alternate (adj) /ˈɔːl.tə.neɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xen kẽ, xen nhau, luân phiên nhau, thay phiên. =with first one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again.

Ví dụ:

a dessert with [alternate] layers of fruit and cream
Stretch up 30 times with [alternate] arms as a warm-up exercise.
Private cars are banned from the city on [alternate] days.

anticipation (n) /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

sự chuẩn bị trước, sự tiên liệu trước =in preparation for something happening.

Ví dụ:

She bought extra food in [anticipation] of more people coming than she’d invited.
As with most pleasures, it’s not so much the experience itself as the [anticipation] that is enjoyable.
She’s even decorated the spare room in [anticipation] of your visit.

anxiety (n) /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Mối lo, mối lo âu, mối băn khoăn; sự lo lắng. =the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen.

Ví dụ:

Waiting for exam results is a time of great [anxiety].
Children normally feel a lot of [anxiety] about their first day at school.
That explains his [anxiety] over his health.

apparatus (n) /ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Sinh vật học) Bộ máy. =a system of organs in the body.

Ví dụ:

the sensory [apparatus]
They will be wearing breathing [apparatus] and protective equipment
Original scientific equipment and [apparatus] will be displayed with the latest communication and exhibition technology.

appetite (n) /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cảm giác thèm ăn =the feeling that you want to eat food.

Ví dụ:

The walk gave me a good [appetite].
Don’t spoil your [appetite] by eating between meals.
He suffered from headaches and loss of [appetite].

apt (adj) /æpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thích hợp, đúng, phù hợp. Chuẩn không cần chỉnh =suitable or right for a particular situation

Ví dụ:

a particularly [apt] description/name/comment
Chris’s [apt] comments summed up our opinions.
It really does look like a jungle, so his description was [apt].

artery (n) /ˈɑː.tər.i/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Động mạch, mạch máu =one of the thick tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body.

Ví dụ:

Blocked [arteries] can lead to a heart attack.
As blood travels around the body in [arteries] and veins, it is under pressure.
Oxygen-carrying blood is pumped around the body in the [arteries].

asset (n) /ˈæset/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thông tục) Vốn quý, thứ có ích, vật quý. =a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person.

Ví dụ:

Being able to speak a foreign language is a major [asset].
The school is an [asset] to the community
The walkways and riverside areas are very attractive and a great [asset] to the town.

associate (v) /əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

kết nối, có liên quan với =to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else

Ví dụ:

I always [associate] the smell of baking with my childhood.
Most people [associate] this brand with good quality.
He always [associated] that perfume with Lila.

association (n) /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự kết hợp, sự liên hợp Mối liên quan (giữa A và B) =a connection or relationship between people or organizations

Ví dụ:

The cats soon made the [association]
This event was organized in [association] with a local school.
her [association] with the university

beneficial (adj) /ˌben·ɪˈfɪʃ·əl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Có ích; có lợi; tốt. =helpful, useful, or good.

Ví dụ:

A good diet is [beneficial] to health.
the [beneficial] effect on the economy
A stay in the country will be [beneficial] to his health.

briskly (adv) /ˈbrɪsk.li/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Nhanh chóng =quickly

Ví dụ:

She walked [briskly] over to the phone and answered it.
The game is selling [briskly].
The three boys walked [briskly] on the sand.

chronically (adv) /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl.i/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Mạn, mãn tính, kinh niên. =in a way that continues or has continued for a long time

Ví dụ:

a hospital for the [chronically] ill
Families dealing with a [chronically] ill child
He was diagnosed by Lacan as [chronically] and incurably insane.

clear-cut (adj) /ˌklɪəˈkʌt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Rõ ràng, dứt khoát. =clear or obvious without needing any proof.

Ví dụ:

She has [clear-cut] evidence that her husband has cheated on her.
We now had a [clear-cut] objective
The advantages are more [clear-cut] and definite.

confirm (v) /kənˈfɜːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xác nhận; chứng thực. =to prove that something is true.

Ví dụ:

His guilty expression [confirmed] my suspicions.
Six people have [confirmed] that they will be attending and ten haven’t replied yet.
I’ve accepted the job over the phone, but I haven’t [confirmed] in writing yet.

consequently (adv) /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Do đó, vì vậy cho nên, bởi thế; vậy thì. =as a result; therefore

Ví dụ:

She failed her exams and was [consequently] unable to start her studies at college.
I spent most of my money in the first week and [consequently] had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
I was very worried, and [consequently] I couldn’t concentrate.

controversial (adj) /ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Gây tranh luận, gây bàn cãi, nóng bỏng (vấn đề ). =causing disagreement or discussion.

Ví dụ:

a [controversial] plan to build a new road
The book was very [controversial].
Now they have reversed the [controversial] decision after pressure from swimmers

cope (v) /kəʊp/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đối phó, đương đầu. =to deal successfully with a difficult situation (+ with)

Ví dụ:

It must be really hard to [cope] with three young children and a job.
It’s only been a year since he died – how’s she [coping]?
Would she be able to [cope] living with Thomas, whom she didn’t like?

counteract (v) /ˌkaʊn.tərˈækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Chống lại, kháng cự lại, làm mất tác dụng =to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect

Ví dụ:

These exercises aim to [counteract] the effects of stress and tension.
Drinking a lot of water [counteracts] the dehydrating effects of hot weather.
Coffee [counteracts] the effects of a head cold to help you function normally.

craving (n) /ˈkreɪ.vɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự thèm muốn, lòng khao khát. =a strong feeling of wanting something

Ví dụ:

I have a [craving] for chocolate.
Dates or dried fruit are great for satisfying sweet [cravings]
Hunger [cravings] are very powerful, and trying to resist them is a constant struggle

critical (adj) /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cấp thiết, tối quan trọng. =of the greatest importance to the way things might happen.

Ví dụ:

Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of [critical] importance.
Temperature is a [critical] factor in successful fruit storage
But do they represent a [critical] factor in the success or failure of a businss?

curb (v) /kɜːb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Kiềm chế, nén lại; hạn chế. (nghĩa đen) Buộc dây cằm (vào ngựa); điều khiển (ngựa) bằng dây cằm. =to control or limit something, especially something bad

Ví dụ:

He is someone who finds it difficult to [curb] his fleshly desires.
You really need to [curb] your spending.
The police are trying to [curb] under-age drinking.

debilitating (adj) /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Làm yếu sức, làm suy nhược. =causing weakness.

Ví dụ:

Strokes are a common [debilitating] condition of old age
[debilitating] back pain
Now her mother is in the final stages of this [debilitating] disease.

depression (n) /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Trầm cảm, tuyệt vọng =the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future.

Ví dụ:

She suffered from severe [depression] after losing her job.
People of all ages suffer from [depression]
I was overwhelmed by feelings of [depression].

diagnosis (n) /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Phép chẩn đoán; sự chẩn đoán; lời chẩn đoán. =a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it.

Ví dụ:

The doctor has made an initial [diagnosis].
Early [diagnosis] and treatment are essential
A [diagnosis] of Crohn’s disease was made

diet (n) /ˈdaɪ.ət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đồ ăn thường ngày (của ai) (Y học) Chế độ ăn uống =the food that you eat and drink regularly.

Ví dụ:

to have a healthy, balanced [diet]
the Japanese [diet] of rice, vegetables and fish
to receive advice on [diet]

dietitian (n) /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhà dinh dưỡng học =person whose job is to advise people on what kind of food they should eat to keep healthy.

Ví dụ:

“As a [dietitian], I support this soda tax,” Vogliano said.
We have a team of [dieticians] to ensure patients get healthy, balanced meals
If you have concerns specific to your child’s diet, talk to your doctor or a registered [dietitian].

diminish (v) /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bớt, giảm, hạ bớt, giảm bớt; thu nhỏ. =to reduce or be reduced in size or importance.

Ví dụ:

The world’s resources are rapidly [diminishing].
The new law is expected to [diminish] the government’s chances
The pain will gradually [diminish]

disrupt (v) /dɪsˈrʌpt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Làm gián đoạn, cản trở =to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.

Ví dụ:

Heavy snow [disrupted] travel into the city this morning.
Flooding [disrupted] rail services
The participants had no intention of [disrupting] the special session.

dissatisfaction (n) /ˌdɪs.sætɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự không bằng lòng, sự không hài lòng, sự không thoả mãn, sự bất mãn. =a feeling that you are not pleased and satisfied

Ví dụ:

She expressed deep [dissatisfaction] at the way the interview had been conducted.
At the moment she’s experiencing a lot of [dissatisfaction] with her job.
Researchers found widespread [dissatisfaction] among doctors.

eat out (phrasal verb) /iːt aʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

ăn ngoài hàng =to have a meal in a restaurant, etc rather than at home

Ví dụ:

Do you feel like [eating out] tonight?
There were plenty of places to [eat out] in the city centre
I’ve always [eaten out] a lot as I live life on the road.

elevated (adj) /ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cao hơn mức bình thường =higher than normal

Ví dụ:

[elevated] highway
The doctor said I was to keep my leg [elevated].
There is an [elevated] area at the back of the building.

eliminate (v) /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

loại trừ, loại bỏ =to remove or get rid of something/somebody

Ví dụ:

The police have [eliminated] two suspects from their investigation.
Nothing will change until the team is officially [eliminated] from the playoffs.
My life has always been full of fun but this disease has [eliminated] a lot of that.

essential (adj) /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cần thiết, thiết yếu, cốt yếu, chủ yếu. =necessary or needed.

Ví dụ:

Water is [essential] for/to living things.
Fibre is an [essential] ingredient of our diet
And I think a name change is absolutely [essential].

exposed (adj) /ɪkˈspoʊzd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đặt vào (nơi nguy hiểm ), đặt vào tình thế dễ bị (tai nan ). =experience something harmful or unpleasant

Ví dụ:

He left some [exposed] wires that should be covered up
The house is in a very [exposed] position.
The trail is level but very [exposed]—best on a mild day

factor (n) /ˈfæk.tər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhân tố =a part or element that contributes to a result.

Ví dụ:

Heavy snow was a contributing [factor] in the accident.
His skill was a [factor] in ensuring that so much was achieved
The result will be a [factor] in his decision making

food groups (n) /fuːd ɡruːps/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhóm thức ăn =collections of foods that share similar nutritional properties or biological classifications

Ví dụ:

There are five major [food groups]: carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin and mineral
Stay within your calorie limit while getting needed nutrients from each of the basic [food groups]
The five [food groups] are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy.

gender (n) /ˈdʒen.dər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Giới tính. =the physical and/or social condition of being male or female

Ví dụ:

[gender] differences/relations/roles
I think all [genders] are able to care for children equally.
Their goal is to eliminate [gender] bias in access to sports for children.

gradually (adv) /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Dần dần, từ từ. =slowly, over a long period of time.

Ví dụ:

The weather [gradually] improved.
[Gradually], the children began to understand.
Women have [gradually] become more involved in the decision-making process.

hyperactivity (n) /ˌhaɪ.pər.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tính hiếu động thái quá. =a state in which a person, especially a child, is too active and only able to keep quiet and still for short periods

Ví dụ:

Their son has been diagnosed with a [hyperactivity] disorder.
Pupils deprived of sleep tend to display [hyperactivity]
Symptoms of physical restlessness or [hyperactivity] can be a part of the disorder.

inability (n) /ˌɪn.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự không có khả năng, sự bất lực, sự bất tài. =lack of ability to do something.

Ví dụ:

Some families go without medical treatment because of their [inability] to pay.
He cursed himself for his weakness, for his [inability] to remain angry with her.’
[Inability] to use a computer is a serious disadvantage when you are applying for jobs.

ingredient (n) /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nguyên liệu, thành phần =One of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish.

Ví dụ:

If you’re making chocolate chip cookies, flour is just one [ingredient] you’ll need.
Mix all of the [ingredients] together
Pork is an important [ingredient] in many stir-fried dishes

insomnia (n) /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học). Chứng mất ngủ. =the condition of being unable to sleep

Ví dụ:

to suffer from [insomnia]
Holly suffered from [insomnia] caused by stress at work.
Lack of sleep caused by [insomnia] is linked to accidents both on the road and on the job

intake (n) /ˈɪn.teɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

lượng thức ăn, đồ uống… nạp vào cơ thể =the amount of food, drinks, etc that you take into your body

Ví dụ:

high fluid [intake]
to reduce your daily [intake] of salt
your daily [intake] of calories

intensify (v) /ɪnˈten.sɪ.faɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Làm tăng cao lên, tăng cường. Làm sâu sắc thêm, làm mạnh thêm. =to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this

Ví dụ:

The fighting in the area has [intensified] sharply.
He [intensified] his training, running 45 miles a week.
During the following month the pain in her arm began to [intensify]

lean (adj) /liːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

gầy, mảnh khảnh, thon gọn =thin and healthy

Ví dụ:

She was [lean] and fit.
He was more [lean] than muscular, though not out of shape
He is still [lean], despite not having played regularly since May 1999.

link (v) /lɪŋk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

kết nối =to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas

Ví dụ:

A long trail of evidence [links] cigarette smoking to lung cancer
The explosions are not thought to be [linked] in any way.
She [linked] up with an artistic group

maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Giữ, duy trì, bảo vệ, bảo quản. =to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

Ví dụ:

Security during the president’s visit must be [maintained] at all costs.
the need to [maintain] close links between industry and schools
Agricultural prices will have to be [maintained]

marital (adj) /ˈmær.ɪ.təl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thuộc, liên quan đến) Hôn nhân. =connected with marriage

Ví dụ:

your [marital] status
They’ve been having [marital] problems, apparently.
She wanted to talk about their [marital] problems

moderate (adj) /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vừa phải; phải chăng, có mức độ; điều độ. Ôn hoà, không quá khích. =neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength

Ví dụ:

students of [moderate] ability
Even [moderate] amounts of the drug can be fatal.
The team enjoyed only [moderate] success last season.

muscle (n) /ˈmʌs.əl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cơ bắp (Nghĩa bóng) Sức lực. =one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement.

Ví dụ:

This exercise will work the [muscles] of the lower back.
She tried to relax her tense [muscles].
A heartbeat is when the [muscles] of the heart contract and push blood around the body.

nutrient (n) /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Chất dinh dưỡng, chất nuôi dưỡng. =any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow

Ví dụ:

A healthy diet should provide all your essential [nutrients].
Fish is a source of many important [nutrients], including protein, vitamins, and minerals
Sugary drinks such as sodas fill you up with calories but provide no real [nutrients].

occur (v) /əˈkɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xảy ra, xảy đến. =(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen

Ví dụ:

An accident involving over ten vehicles has [occurred] in the east-bound lane.
If any of these symptoms [occur] while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately.
Violence of some type seems to [occur] in every society.

onset (n) /ˈɒn.set/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Lúc bắt đầu. =the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.

Ví dụ:

the [onset] of winter
The [onset] of winter appears to have been delayed, throwing many plants into confusion.
The new treatment can delay the [onset] of the disease by several years.

overdo (v) /ˌəʊ.vəˈduː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Làm quá trớn, làm quá Làm mất tác dụng vì quá cường điệu, cường điệu hoá hỏng. Nấu quá nhừ. =to do something too much; to exaggerate something

Ví dụ:

Don’t [overdo] the salt in the food.
Use illustrations where appropriate but don’t [overdo] it.
If Jennifer [overdoes] activities, her heart beats extremely quickly.

overeating (n) /ˌəʊ.vərˈiː.tɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Ăn quá nhiều, ăn quá mức. =the act of eating more than you need or more than is healthy.

Ví dụ:

She went through periods of compulsive [overeating].
The effect of [overeating] is weight gain
[Overeating] is surely the main cause of obesity.

overweight (adj) /ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Từ mỹ,nghĩa mỹ) Béo quá. =(of people) too heavy and fat [opposite] underweight

Ví dụ:

She was only a few pounds [overweight].
If you are [overweight], losing weight may help you feel better.
Most of the women in the study who wanted to lose weight were not [overweight].

pace (n) /peɪs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bước chân, bước Bước đi; nhịp đi; tốc độ đi, tốc độ chạy. Nhịp độ tiến triển, tốc độ tiến triển. =the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes

Ví dụ:

a slow/fast [pace]
When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her [pace].
Could you slow down – I can’t keep [pace] with (= walk or run as fast as) you.

particularly (adv) /pəˈtɪkjələli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đặc biệt là, nhất là, cụ thể là. =especially, or more than usual

Ví dụ:

Traffic is bad, [particularly] in the city centre.
I didn’t [particularly] want to go, but I had to.
We’re [particularly] interested to hear from people who speak two or more European languages.

persistent (adj) /pə’sɪs.tənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Dai dẳng, mãi không khỏi. =lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of.

Ví dụ:

Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a [persistent] dry cough.
[Persistent] rain will affect many areas
Around 20 percent of primary care patient report having [persistent] pain

portion (n) /ˈpɔː.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Phần, phần chia Phần thức ăn (đựng ở đĩa đem lên cho khách, ở quán ăn). =an amount of food that is large enough for one person.

Ví dụ:

She cut the cake into six small [portions].
You should eat several [portions] of fruit a day.
a [portion] of ice cream

predisposition (n) /ˌpriː.dɪ.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tình trạng dễ thiên về, khuynh hướng thiên về. (Y học) Tố bẩm (dễ mắc bệnh gì). =the state of being likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease

Ví dụ:

These are parents with a [predisposition] to worry.
She has an annoying [predisposition] to find fault.
There is always a genetic [predisposition] in such individuals

prehistoric (adj) /ˌpriː.hɪˈstɒr.ɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(thuộc) Tiền sử. =connected with the time in history before information was written down.

Ví dụ:

[prehistoric] man/humans/animals
Iron has been used in the British Isles since the [prehistoric] Iron Age.
No humans were around to make permanent records of [prehistoric] hurricanes.

primary (adj) /ˈpraɪ.mər.i/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Chủ yếu, chính, bậc nhất. =main; most important; basic

Ví dụ:

The money I earn is extra, my husband’s job is our [primary] source of income.
The [primary] responsibility lies with those who break the law.
Her [primary] purpose in suing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.

promote (v) /prəˈməʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Làm tăng tiến, đẩy mạnh, xúc tiến, khuyến khích. =to help something to happen or develop.

Ví dụ:

policies to [promote] economic growth
It has long been known that regular exercise [promotes] all-round good health.
A new campaign has been launched to [promote] safe driving.

recommendation (n) /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự giới thiệu, sự tiến cử. Sự khuyên nhủ, sự dặn bảo. =advice telling someone what the best thing to do is

Ví dụ:

We chose the hotel on their [recommendation] (= because they recommended it).
The committee put forward forty [recommendations] for change.
After that, final [recommendations] will be put forward to the Strategic Health Authority.

recover (v) /rɪˈkʌv.ər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

hồi phục, bình phục, trở lại bình thường =to become completely well again after an illness or injury to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems

Ví dụ:

It took her a long time to [recover] from/after her heart operation
It took a long time for the economy to [recover] after the slump.
Neil is still [recovering] from shock.

regular (adj) /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đều đều, không thay đổi; thường lệ. =following a pattern, especially with the same time or space in between each thing and the next.

Ví dụ:

Her heartbeat was [regular].
The gardeners planted the trees at [regular] intervals.
I suggest that we have [regular] meetings/meet on a regular basis.

serving (n) /ˈsɜː.vɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Một phần nhỏ thức ăn, thức uống. =an amount of one type of food that is given to one person.

Ví dụ:

This recipe should be enough for four [servings].
a large [serving] of spaghetti
Have at least five [servings] of fruits or vegetables a day.

skip meals (collocation) /skɪp miːlz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bỏ, lỡ bữa ăn =to miss a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

Ví dụ:

[Skipping meals] can also cause your metabolism to slow down, which can cause weight gain or make it harder to lose weight.
Whether we are busy, sleeping, or caught in traffic, [skipping meals] is not good for weight management or health
When you [skip meals], you can find yourself getting hungry at odd times of the day

stimulate (v) /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Kích thích, khuyến khích. =to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

Ví dụ:

Good teachers should ask questions that [stimulate] students to think.
The government plans to cut taxes in order to [stimulate] the economy.
Read books to [stimulate] your child’s imagination.

suffer (v) /ˈsʌf.ər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Chịu đựng, bị, khổ sở =to experience physical or mental pain

Ví dụ:

He [suffered] a massive heart attack.
Do you [suffer] from (= do you have) any allergies?
I think he [suffered] a lot when his wife left him.

suicide (n) /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự tự sát, sự tự tử, sự tự vẫn. =the act of killing yourself intentionally, or a person who has done this

Ví dụ:

The [suicide] rate among men between the ages of 16 and 25 has risen alarmingly.
He committed [suicide] at the age of forty
I lost my younger brother to [suicide].

tempt (v) /tempt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cám dỗ, quyến rũ, nhử, làm thèm, gợi thèm. Xúi, xúi giục. =to be attracted by somebody or something, even if you know it is wrong

Ví dụ:

I was [tempted] by the dessert menu.
Don’t [tempt] thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.
I was [tempted] to take the day off.

tend (v) /tɛnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Có khuynh hướng. =to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic

Ví dụ:

Women [tend] to live longer than men.
We [tend] to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country.
Written language [tends] to be formal

tension (n) /ˈten.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

lo lắng, căng thẳng =a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax stress

Ví dụ:

You could feel the [tension] in the room as we waited for our exam results.
There are growing [tensions] between the two countries.
A mind which is affected by stress or [tension] cannot think as clearly

theoretically (adv) /θɪəˈretɪkli/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Về mặt lý thuyết thì có thể, nhưng ít có khả năng hoạt động được trong thực tế =in a way that obeys some rules but is not likely.

Ví dụ:

It is [theoretically] possible.
The method has been studied [theoretically]
The internet, at least [theoretically], is infinite

threaten (v) /ˈθret.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Doạ, đe doạ, hăm doạ ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng)). =to be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone.

Ví dụ:

A storm was [threatening].
How dare you [threaten] me?
The men [threatened] staff with a handgun

trigger (v) /ˈtrɪɡ.ər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

gây ra, gây nên. =to make something happen suddenly, to cause something to start.

Ví dụ:

Nuts can [trigger] off a violent allergic reaction
to [trigger] an alarm
An allergy can be [triggered] by stress or overwork

unresolved (adj) /ˌʌn.rɪˈzɒlvd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Chưa được giải quyết (vấn đề), chưa được giải đáp (thắc mắc). =(of a problem or question) not yet solved or answered; not having been resolved

Ví dụ:

These [unresolved] issues must be addressed.
The question of contracts remains [unresolved].
For me the future is always open, and questions are always [unresolved]

variety (n) /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhiều thứ đa dạng, mớ, vài =several different sorts of the same thing.

Ví dụ:

There is a wide [variety] of patterns to choose from.
The centre offers a [variety] of leisure activities
I now have to buy all my food from Tesco, when I’d rather choose from a [variety] of shops.