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acre (n) /ˈeɪ.kər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Mẫu Anh (khoảng 0, 4 hecta).
=a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres

Ví dụ:

3 000 [acres] of parkland
a three-[acre] wood
He’s got 400 [acres] of land in Russia.

acupuncture (n) /ˈæk.jə.pʌŋk.tʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Thuật châm cứu.
=a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special thin needles which are pushed into the skin in particular parts of the body

Ví dụ:

[Acupuncture] has been practised in China for thousands of years.
I’m having [acupuncture] for a bad back.
Eiko then introduced me to [acupuncture], which relieved my arthritis.

age (n) /eɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

thời đại, thời kỳ
=a particular period of history.

Ví dụ:

the Victorian [age]
the modern [age]
the [age] of the computer

analogue (adj) /ˈæn.ə.lɒɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

dùng cơ chế cơ học, không phải điện tử (VD đồng hồ cơ)
=(of a clock or watch) showing the time using hands on a dial and not with a display of numbers.

Ví dụ:

[analogue] watch
I already have a nice [analogue] watch for dressy occasions.
You can choose to have the time display as an [analogue] or digital clock.

anatomy (n) /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cấu trúc giải phẫu cơ thể
=the structure of an animal or a plant

Ví dụ:

the [anatomy] of the horse
human [anatomy]
An understanding of human [anatomy] is important to a dancer.

ancient (adj) /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xưa, cổ
=of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time.

Ví dụ:

the [ancient] kingdoms of Mexico
People have lived in this valley since [ancient] times.
Archaeologists study the remains of [ancient] civilizations.

antibiotic (n) /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thuốc kháng sinh
=containing or using a substance, for example penicillin, that can destroy or prevent the growth of bacteria and cure infections

Ví dụ:

I’m taking [antibiotics] for a throat infection
Some types of [antibiotic] are used to promote growth in farm animals.
The drugs company are trying to develop a new type of [antibiotic].

anxious (adj) /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Áy náy, lo âu, lo lắng, băn khoăn.
=feeling worried or nervous

Ví dụ:

He seemed [anxious] about the meeting
Parents are naturally [anxious] for their children.
The drought has made farmers [anxious] about the harvest.

archeologist (n) /ˌɑː.ki.ˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhà khảo cổ học
=a person who studies archaeology.

Ví dụ:

examples of life thousands of years ago, unearthed by [archaeologists]
Chinese [archaeologists] uncovered life-sized terracotta statues
The [archeologists] found fragments of bone in the burial chamber

artefact (n) /ˈɑː.tɪ.fӕkt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Khảo cổ học) Đồ tạo tác
=an object that is made by a person, especially something of historical or cultural interest.

Ví dụ:

The museum’s collection includes [artefacts] dating back to prehistoric times
The museum has a superb collection of ancient [artefacts] from Nubia.
He began collecting Native American [artefacts].

astronomical (adj) /ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(thuộc) Thiên văn, (thuộc) thiên văn học.
=connected with astronomy.

Ví dụ:

the Royal [Astronomical] Society
[astronomical] observations/instruments
Eclipses result from the [astronomical] relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun

awe (n) /ɔː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

sự kính trọng, sự ngưỡng mộ, sự choáng ngợp (xen lẫn chút sợ hãi)
=feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by something/somebody.

Ví dụ:

I’ve always held musicians in [awe].
As children we were rather in [awe] of our grandfather.
You can’t help but stand in [awe] of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.

barren (adj) /ˈbær.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(đất) cằn cỗi, khô cằn
=(of land or soil) not good enough for plants to grow on it

Ví dụ:

a [barren] desert
a [barren] landscape (= one that is empty, with few plants)
We drove through a [barren], rocky landscape.

barricade (n) /ˈbær.ɪ.keɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vật chướng ngại (để chặn, phòng thủ).
=a line of objects placed across a road, etc to stop people from getting past

Ví dụ:

Students built a [barricade] against the police
The protesters formed a human [barricade].
They built [barricades] in the narrow streets

braid (v) /breɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bện, tết (tóc ).
=to join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a special pattern.

Ví dụ:

She [braided] the horse’s tail.
a [braided] leather bracelet/belt
When I was a kid, I loved [braiding] my hair

branch (n) /brɑːntʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cành cây.
=one of the parts of a tree that grows out from the main trunk and has leaves, flowers, or fruit on it

Ví dụ:

She climbed the tree and hid in the [branches]
The fruit on the lower [branches] was protected from the sun.
Watch out for overhanging [branches].

brilliant (adj) /ˈbrɪl.i.ənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sáng chói, chói loà; rực rỡ.
=(of light or colours) very bright.

Ví dụ:

[brilliant] sunshine
[brilliant] blue eyes
The sky was a [brilliant], cloudless blue.

canal (n) /kəˈnæl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Kênh, sông đào.
=a long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along a smaller passage used for carrying water to fields, crops, etc.

Ví dụ:

The Panama [Canal] provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
In order to turn the deserts into fertile and productive land, engineers built an 800-mile [canal].
Today, the [canal] is still used by ships.

capsule (n) /ˈkæp.sjuːl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Dược học) Bao con nhộng.
=a small container with medicine inside that you swallow

Ví dụ:

The medicine can be taken in tablet or [capsule] form.
One solution is to teach children to swallow tablets or [capsules] whole as early as possible.
He said he was taking the medicine but the [capsules] looked different

carve (v) /kɑːv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Khắc, tạc, chạm, đục.
=to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc

Ví dụ:

This totem pole is [carved] from/out of a single tree trunk.
He [carved] her name on a tree.
Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were [carved] out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.

chalk (n) /tʃɔːk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đá phấn.
=a type of soft white stone.

Ví dụ:

the [chalk] cliffs of southern England
Calcium carbonate exists as whole mountain ranges of [chalk], limestone, and marble.
In the north-east is agricultural land on [chalk] or limestone well drained by rivers

chronologically (adv) /ˌkrɒn.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Theo niên đại, theo thứ tự thời gian.
=in a way that arranges a number of events in the order in which they happened.

Ví dụ:

The works are arranged [chronologically] to reveal artistic development over 35 centuries.
Posts are shown [chronologically] on the web page
The story unfolds [chronologically].

circular (adj) /ˈsɜː.kjə.lər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tròn, vòng, vòng quanh.
=shaped like a circle; round.

Ví dụ:

a [circular] building
He had round unblinking eyes and a perfectly [circular] head.
The crater was two miles across and roughly [circular].

civilization (n) /ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Nền văn minh.
=the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time

Ví dụ:

We spent a week visiting the wonders of Ancient Greek [civilization].
Historians still argue about what causes such a mighty [civilization] to collapse.
Some people think that nuclear war would mean the end of [civilization].

cliff (n) /klɪf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vách đá (nhô ra biển).
=a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast

Ví dụ:

We built a house at the foot of a [cliff].
Keep away from the edge of the [cliff] – you might fall.
The car skidded and plunged headlong over the [cliff].

collapse (v) /kəˈlæps/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đổ, sập, sụp, sụp đổ
=to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support

Ví dụ:

The roof [collapsed] under the weight of snow
Thousands of buildings [collapsed] in the earthquake.
A piece of the wall [collapsed] on top of him.

credit (v) /ˈkred.ɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Công nhận, cho là (ai đó có công gì đó)
=to say that someone is responsible for something good

Ví dụ:

She is [credited] with making the business a success
The company is [credited] with inventing the industrial robot.
He is [credited] with painting one hundred and twenty-five canvases

cure (v) /kjʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Chữa bênh, điều trị.
=to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness

Ví dụ:

Will you be able to [cure] him, Doctor?.
It is better to prevent rather than [cure] diseases.
The medicine won’t [cure] her – it merely stops the pain.

decade (n) /ˈdek.eɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thập kỷ, thập niên (thời kỳ mười năm).
=a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009.

Ví dụ:

Now entering her fourth [decade], the singer is living alone in New York.
The past [decade] has seen a huge rise in the number of broadband users.
Air traffic has increased 30% in the last [decade].

decline (v) /dɪˈklaɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Từ chối, khước từ, không nhận, không chịu.
=(formal) to refuse politely to accept or to do something

Ví dụ:

I invited him to the meeting but he [declined].
I offered to give them a lift but they [declined].
They [declined] to tell me how they had obtained my address.

demolish (v) /dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Phá huỷ; đánh đổ, phá dỡ (nhà cửa, v v )
=to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else.

Ví dụ:

A number of houses were [demolished] so that the supermarket could be built
The factory is due to be [demolished] next year.
Our greenhouse was [demolished] in last night’s storm.

dental (adj) /ˈden.təl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thuộc) răng. (Thuộc) nha khoa.
=connected with teeth

Ví dụ:

a [dental] appointment
[dental] records
Have you made an appointment for your next [dental] check-up?

dentistry (n) /ˈden.tɪ.stri/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Nghề chữa răng, khoa răng.
=the medical study of the teeth and mouth.

Ví dụ:

Where did Dr. Yee study [dentistry]?
I think he does [dentistry] work at least four days a week.
The [dentistry] practiced in a public health setting is very demanding

determined (adj) /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Nhất định, nhất quyết, quả quyết; kiên quyết.
=wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you

Ví dụ:

I’m [determined] to get this piece of work done today.
I’m [determined] to succeed.
She had a [determined] look on her face.

digital (adj) /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

sử dụng công nghệ điện tử
=using or relating to electronic signals and computer technology.

Ví dụ:

a [digital] camera.
a [digital] watch
Social media is an essential tool in a [digital] world.

ditch (n) /dɪtʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Hào, rãnh, mương.
=a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water.

Ví dụ:

The car left the road and ended up in a [ditch].
I jumped out and fell into a deep [ditch] by the side of the road
The vehicle hit a [ditch] and turned over on the driver’s side

dusk (n) /dʌsk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Lúc chạng vạng, lúc tối nhá nhem.
=the time of day when the light has almost gone, but it is not yet dark [synonym] twilight

Ví dụ:

The street lights go on at [dusk].
I’ve been on the go from dawn to [dusk].
As [dusk] fell, bats began to fly between the trees.

engrossed (adj) /ɪnˈɡrəʊst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

mê mải đến mức quên cả những thứ xung quanh
=so interested or involved in something that you give it all your attention.

Ví dụ:

She was so [engrossed] by/in the book that she forgot the cookies in the oven.
They were so [engrossed] in/with what they were doing that they didn’t hear me come in.
We were [engrossed] in conversation.

enormous (adj) /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

To lớn, khổng lồ.
=extremely large [synonym] huge, immense

Ví dụ:

an [enormous] car/house
He earns an [enormous] salary.
You’ve been an [enormous] help.

era (n) /ˈɪə.rə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thời đại, kỷ nguyên.
=a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events.

Ví dụ:

the Victorian/modern/post-war [era]
When she left the firm, it was the end of an [era] (= things were different after that).
The fall of the Berlin wall marked the end of an [era].

erect (v) /ɪˈrekt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Dựng đứng thẳng, đặt đứng thẳng. Dựng nên, xây dựng ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng)).
=to build a building, wall, or other structure.

Ví dụ:

The war memorial was [erected] in 1950.
The soldiers had [erected] barricades to protect themselves.
They decided to [erect] a bridge across the Niagara Gorge.

erode (v) /ɪˈrəʊd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xói mòn, ăn mòn.
=to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc ; to be gradually destroyed in this way

Ví dụ:

The cliff face has been steadily [eroded] by the sea
The rocks have [eroded] away over time.
Wind and rain have [eroded] the statues into shapeless lumps of stone.

erosion (n) /ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự xói mòn, sự ăn mòn
=the fact of soil, stone, etc being gradually damaged and removed by the waves, rain, or wind. .

Ví dụ:

the [erosion] of the coastline by the sea
soil [erosion]
They also made carvings deep, knowing well that [erosion] by wind and water can erase them.

excavate (v) /ˈek.skə.veɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

đào, khai quật
=to dig in the ground to look for old buildings or objects that have been buried for a long time; to find something by digging in this way.

Ví dụ:

The site has been [excavated] by archaeologists.
The area has not yet been fully [excavated].
Ice age bones are being [excavated] in the caves.

excavation (n) /ˌek.skəˈveɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự khai quật.
=the activity of digging in the ground to look for old buildings or objects that have been buried for a long time.

Ví dụ:

Further archaeological [excavations] are now being carried out.
She has taken part in several [excavations] of Roman settlements across Europe.
Three skulls and one full skeleton were discovered during the [excavation] of an Egyptian tomb.

excess (n) /ɪkˈses/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự vượt quá giới hạn, sự quá mức; sự vượt, sự hơn. Số lượng vượt quá, số lượng hơn, thừa ra, số dôi; độ dôi.
=more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable

Ví dụ:

An [excess] of enthusiasm is not always a good thing.
They both eat to [excess] (= too much).
An [excess] of water causes the plant’s roots to rot.

extract (v) /ɪkˈstrækt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

lấy ra, rút ra
=to remove or obtain a substance from something

Ví dụ:

a machine that [extracts] excess moisture from the air
to [extract] essential oils from plants
The tooth was eventually [extracted].

fertile (adj) /ˈfɜː.taɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tốt, màu mỡ (đất).
=(of land or soil) that plants grow well in

Ví dụ:

In order to turn the deserts into [fertile] and productive land, engineers built an 800-mile canal.
Organic farmers don’t put chemicals into the soil, but keep it [fertile] by growing clover and adding manure.
The corn grows waist-high in these [fertile] fields.

firm (n) /fɜːm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Hãng, công ty.
=a business or company

Ví dụ:

She hired a [firm] of private detectives to follow him
She set up her own software [firm].
She’s just started working for an accounting [firm].

flaunt (v) /flɔːnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Khoe khoang, phô trương, chưng diện.
=to show something you are proud of to other people, in order to impress them

Ví dụ:

He’s got a lot of money but he doesn’t [flaunt] it.
Newly rich consumers eager to [flaunt] their prosperity
He [flaunts] his riches like everyone in the business

foliage (n) /ˈfəʊ.li.ɪdʒ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thực vật học) Tán lá, vòm lá.
=the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together

Ví dụ:

The dense [foliage] overhead almost blocked out the sun.
Dense [foliage] blocked the path.
The green [foliage] bent deep towards the ground, out of respect for the snow.

following (adj) /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tiếp theo, sau đó, sau đây.
=next in time. that is/are going to be mentioned next

Ví dụ:

They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the [following] day
Answer the [following] questions.
The [following] items were found – a ring, a wallet, and a watch.

forefront (n) /ˈfɔː.frʌnt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

ở vị trí hàng đầu
=in an important or leading position in a particular group or activity

Ví dụ:

His team is at the [forefront] of scientific research into vaccines
Women have always been at the [forefront] of the Green movement.
She was in the [forefront] on many social issues of her day.

formerly (adv) /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Trước đây, thuở xưa.
=in the past.

Ví dụ:

The European Union was [formerly] called the European Community
I learnt that the house had [formerly] been an inn.
The house was [formerly] owned by the local council.

fracture (v) /ˈfræk.tʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bẻ gây, làm gây, làm đứt đoạn
=break or crack

Ví dụ:

A [fractured] pipe at a steelworks has leaked 20 tons of oil into the Severn estuary.
She [fractured] her skull in the accident.
This mineral [fractures] along straight lines.

frenzy (n) /ˈfren.zi/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

sự điên cuồng, sự hỗn loạn
=a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control.

Ví dụ:

in a [frenzy] of activity/excitement/violence
The speaker worked the crowd up into a [frenzy].
There was a [frenzy] of activity in the financial markets yesterday.

gaze (v) /ɡeɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhìn chăm chú
=to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are thinking about something else

Ví dụ:

Annette [gazed] admiringly at Warren as he spoke.
He spends hours [gazing] out of the window when he should be working.
I took my chair to the open corridor and sat there with my book, [gazing] at the sunset.

generation (n) /ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thế hệ, đời.
=all the people who were born at about the same time

Ví dụ:

The younger [generation] smokes less than their parents did
There were at least three [generations] – grandparents, parents and children – at the wedding
It’s our duty to preserve the planet for future [generations]

give way to (collocation) /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

nhường chỗ cho cái gì đó bị cái gì đó thay thế
=to be replaced by something, especially because it is better, cheaper, easier, etc

Ví dụ:

In some areas, modern intensive farming is [giving way to] the re-introduction of traditional methods.
The last houses [give way to] soybean fields.
You must [give way to] any pedestrians on the crossing

halt (v) /hɔːlt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cho dừng lại; bắt dừng lại. Dừng lại.
=to stop; to make somebody/something stop

Ví dụ:

[Halt]! called the guard. “You can’t go any further without a permit.”
Security forces [halted] the demonstrators by blocking the road.
Production has [halted] at all of the company’s factories because of the pay dispute.

herb (n) /hɜːb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cỏ làm thuốc, dược thảo
=a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to flavour food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell.

Ví dụ:

Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary are all [herbs].
A large range of [herbs] and spices are used in South Asian cooking.
Mash the potatoes and then mix in the butter and [herbs].

herbal (adj) /ˈhɜː.bəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thuộc) Cỏ, (thuộc) cây thảo.
=relating to or made from herbs

Ví dụ:

[herbal] tea
[herbal] cigarettes/remedies
Do no take this herb or other [herbal] remedies without first speaking to your health provider.

herbicide (n) /ˈhɜː.bɪ.saɪd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thuốc diệt cỏ.
=a chemical that is used to destroy plants, especially weeds

Ví dụ:

Farmers sprayed a protected wildflower meadow with [herbicide]
It remains one of the most effective and safest broadleaf [herbicides] available.
If there is anything we can do that will reduce the use of pesticides or [herbicides], it will be good for agriculture.

historic (adj) /hɪˈstɒr.ɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Có ý nghĩa lịch sử trọng đại
=important in history; likely to be thought of as important at some time in the future.

Ví dụ:

[historic] buildings
a [historic] day/moment
In a [historic] vote, the Church of England decided to allow women to become priests.

historical (adj) /hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Lịch sử, (thuộc) lịch sử; có liên quan đến lịch sử.
=connected with the past connected with the study of history

Ví dụ:

Many important [historical] documents were destroyed when the library was bombed.
She specializes in [historical] novels set in 18th-century England.
She’s an avid reader of [historical] novels.

hollow (adj) /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Trống rỗng,rỗng tuếch.
=having a hole or empty space inside

Ví dụ:

The tree trunk was [hollow] inside.
[Hollow] blocks are used because they are lighter.
The [hollow] chocolate egg held a diamond ring.

hunter-gatherer (n) /ˌhʌn.təˈɡæð.ər.ər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

người sống kiểu săn bắn-hái lượm
=a member of a society that lives by hunting and collecting wild food, rather than by farming.

Ví dụ:

The [hunter-gatherer] lifestyle today survives precariously in remote regions
Small, family-based groups came together, forming [hunter-gatherer] tribes.
Unlike their [hunter-gatherer] ancestors, they seemed to sit around drinking all day.

hygiene (n) /ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vệ sinh.
=the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean, especially to prevent disease

Ví dụ:

Poor standards of [hygiene] mean that the disease spreads fast
In the interests of [hygiene], please wash your hands.
He doesn’t care much about personal [hygiene].

imminent (adj) /ˈɪm.ɪ.nənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sắp xảy ra, (xảy ra) đến nơi.
=(especially of something unpleasant) likely to happen very soon.

Ví dụ:

He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was [imminent].
He warned that an enemy missile attack was [imminent].
A rain storm was [imminent].

in advance (idiom) /ɪn ədˈvɑːns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Trước, sớm.
=before the time that is expected; before something happens.

Ví dụ:

a week/month/year [in advance]
The rent is due one month [in advance]
It’s cheaper if you book the tickets [in advance]

infer (v) /ɪnˈfɜr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Suy ra, luận ra; kết luận, đưa đến kết luận.
=to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have.

Ví dụ:

I [inferred] from her expression that she wanted to leave
Much of the meaning must be [inferred] from the context.
What do you [infer] from her refusal?

inhabit (v) /ɪnˈhæb.ɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Ở, sống ở (nơi nào) ((nghĩa đen) & (nghĩa bóng)).
=to live in a place.

Ví dụ:

These remote islands are [inhabited] only by birds.
Russians still regard it as a place [inhabited] by criminals, bears and wolves.
We’ve gone from being a largely rural society, to one that increasingly [inhabits] cities

initial (adj) /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Ban đầu, vào lúc đầu, ở đầu
=happening at the beginning; first

Ví dụ:

in the [initial] stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign
My [initial] reaction was to decline the offer.
She failed her driving test on the [initial] try, but passed the next time.

injured (adj) /ˈɪn.dʒəd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bị tổn thương, bị làm hại, bị thương.
=hurt or physically harmed.

Ví dụ:

He’s still conscious but he’s fairly badly [injured]
Luckily, she isn’t [injured].
She was told to stay in bed to rest her [injured] back.

inn (n) /ɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Quán trọ, khách sạn nhỏ (ở nông thôn, thị trấn).
=a small hotel, usually in the countryside.

Ví dụ:

The building was a 16th-century [inn]
We had dinner at the [inn].
We have our choice of lovely motels, hotels, and [inns].

innkeeper (n) /ˈɪnˌkiː.pər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

chủ quán trọ, chủ khách sạn nhỏ (ở nông thôn, thị trấn).
=a person who owns or manages an inn, especially in the past.

Ví dụ:

A man was sitting there speaking to the [innkeeper], other patrons carried on at their tables.
She left with a wave to the kind [innkeeper] and stepped outside into the morning air.
Not only has she been seen several times, she has even talked to the [innkeepers] and certain guests

lecture (n) /ˈlek.tʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Bài diễn thuyết; bài lên lớp; bài thuyết trình; bài nói chuyện.
=a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students.

Ví dụ:

We went to a [lecture] on Italian art.
Who’s giving the [lecture] this afternoon?
In each course there are supporting [lectures] and tutorials

measurement (n) /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

việc đo đạc, phép đo đạc
=the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something.

Ví dụ:

the metric system of [measurement]
Accurate [measurement] is very important in science.
The test is based on the [measurement] of blood levels

medication (n) /ˌmed.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

thuốc, dược phẩm.
=a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness

Ví dụ:

to be on [medication]
Are you currently taking any [medication]?
In the study, patients were taken off their usual [medications].

memorial (n) /məˈmɔː.ri.əl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đài kỷ niệm, tượng kỷ niệm; vật kỷ niệm.
=an object, often large and made of stone, that has been built to honour a famous person or event

Ví dụ:

a war [memorial]
The statue was erected as a [memorial] to those who died in the war.
This statue now stands as a [memorial] to one of the city’s more traditional achievements.

millennia (n) /mɪˈlen.i.ə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

dạng số nhiều của “millennium”
=plural form of “millennium”.

Ví dụ:

For [millennia], it was accepted that the earth was at the centre of the universe
The book is a history of the last two [millennia].
The corpse had lain preserved in the soil for almost two [millennia].

millennium (n) /mɪˈlen.i.əm/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thiên niên kỷ, nghìn năm, mười thế kỷ.
=a period of 1 000 years.

Ví dụ:

Imagine what the world will be like at the end of the next [millennium].
The new [millennium] was marked by special awards.
The area has experienced the worst drought in half a [millennium].

minute (adj) /maɪˈnjuːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Nhỏ, vụn vặt. Kỹ lưỡng, chi ly, cặn kẽ, tỉ mỉ.
=extremely small

Ví dụ:

a [minute] amount/quantity
I’ve never seen a man with such tiny hands – they’re [minute]!
The documentary showed an eye operation in [minute] detail (= showing every small detail).

missile (n) /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tên lửa.
=a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at.

Ví dụ:

nuclear [missiles]
[Missile] attacks on the capital resumed at dawn.
These guns will destroy or disable any incoming [missile].

nostalgia (n) /nɒˈstæl.dʒə/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cảm giác bồi hồi, xúc động khi nhớ về những kỷ niệm đẹp trong quá khứ
=a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure and affection when you think of happy times in the past.

Ví dụ:

a sense/wave/pang of [nostalgia]
She is filled with [nostalgia] for her own college days.
Hearing that song again filled him with [nostalgia].

nostalgic (adj) /nɒˈstæl.dʒɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cảm thấy/khiến ai đó cảm thấy bồi hồi, xúc động khi nhớ về những kỷ niệm đẹp trong quá khứ
=feeling happy and also slightly sad when you think about things that happened in the past.

Ví dụ:

Talking about our old family holidays has made me feel all [nostalgic].
We’ll take a [nostalgic] look at the musical hits of the 60s.
In her art, she said she attempts to evoke the [nostalgic] beauty of another era.

observation (n) /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự quan sát, sự để ý, sự chú ý, sự theo dõi Lời nhận xét, điều quan sát được, điều nhận thấy.
=the act of observing something or someone

Ví dụ:

results based on scientific [observations].
The suspect is being kept under [observation] (= watched closely by the police).
She was brought into hospital for [observation]

observe (v) /əbˈzɜːv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Quan sát, nhận xét, theo dõi.
=to see or notice somebody/something

Ví dụ:

Have you [observed] any changes lately?
I want you to [observe] all the details.
Children learn by [observing] adults.

obsessed (adj) /əbˈsest/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

bị ám ảnh bởi cái gì đấy
=unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something.

Ví dụ:

Why are people so [obsessed] with money?.
He’s [obsessed] with Barbra Streisand and collects anything and everything connected with her.
Mankind has always been [obsessed] by power.

obsession (n) /əbˈseʃ.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự ảm ảnh; tình trạng bị ám ảnh Điều ám ảnh.
=the state in which a person’s mind is completely filled with thoughts of one particular thing or person in a way that is not normal.

Ví dụ:

He has an [obsession] with cleanliness
Her fear of flying is becoming an [obsession].
I’ve got a bit of a jewellery [obsession].

obstacle (n) /ˈɒb.stə.kəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vật chướng ngại, trở lực. Sự cản trở, sự trở ngại.
=a situation, an event, etc that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something

Ví dụ:

The biggest [obstacle] in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
A lack of qualifications can be a major [obstacle] to finding a job.
We suddenly encountered an [obstacle] along the trail.

oral (adj) /ˈɔː.rəl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Giải phẫu) (thuộc) miệng.
=of, taken by, or done to the mouth.

Ví dụ:

[oral] hygiene
[oral] surgery
We particularly concentrate on [oral] fluency.

painkiller (n) /ˈpeɪnˌkɪl.ər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

thuốc giảm đau
=a drug that reduces pain

Ví dụ:

The body produces chemicals that are natural [painkillers]
She’s on (= taking) [painkillers].
One of the first things that is often done by doctors is to give you a simple [painkiller] like paracetamol

particular (adj) /pəˈtɪk.jə.lər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cụ thể, đặc biệt, đặc thù
=used to emphasize that you are referring to a specific person, thing or type of thing and not others

Ví dụ:

There is one [particular] patient I’d like you to see.
Is there a [particular] type of book he enjoys?
She wanted a [particular] type of cactus.

pastureland (n) /ˈpɑːs.tʃəˌlænd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

đất để trồng cỏ chăn thả gia súc
=land where animals can feed on grass.

Ví dụ:

To raise one cow requires an acre of rich [pastureland].
The area between the mountains is mostly [pastureland].
In agricultural districts [pastureland] is usually fenced.

pattern (n) /ˈpæt.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Mẫu vẽ, họa tiết lặp đi lặp lại (trên vải, hảm, rèm che cửa ).
=any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface.

Ví dụ:

Look, the frost has made a beautiful [pattern] on the window.
The curtains had a floral [pattern].
The fabric is baby blue with a [pattern] of assorted donuts.

persevere (v) /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Kiên nhẫn, kiên trì; bền gan, bền chí.
=to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties (+ in, with)

Ví dụ:

She [persevered] with her violin lessons.
You have to [persevere] with difficult students.
If you [persevere] long enough and work hard enough, you’ll eventually succeed.

phase (n) /feɪz/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Giai đoạn, thời kỳ (phát triển, biến đổi).
=a stage in a process of change or development

Ví dụ:

The project is only in its initial [phase] as yet, but it’s looking quite promising.
We’re entering a new [phase] in international relations.
We’re now entering the final [phase] of the project.

physician (n) /fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thầy thuốc.
=a doctor, especially one who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery

Ví dụ:

Women placed great faith in their [physicians] and the medical care system.
In most countries, treatment is provided by some clinics or [physicians]
If your child becomes ill, be sure that the [physician] knows what medicines he or she is taking

pine (n) /paɪn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Thực vật học) Cây thông.
=an evergreen forest tree with leaves like needles.

Ví dụ:

[pine] forests
[pine] needles
The campsite is set in the middle of a [pine] forest.

plague (v) /pleɪɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Gây bệnh dịch cho Gây tai hoạ cho, gây tai hại cho, gây tệ hại cho =to cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time [synonym] trouble

Ví dụ:

Financial problems have been [plaguing] their new business partners.
My shoulder’s been [plaguing] me all week.
Water shortages are a problem [plaguing] many large cities in China

plait (v) /plæt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tết, bện =to twist three or more long pieces of hair, rope, etc together to make one long piece.

Ví dụ:

She [plaited] the horse’s tail.
a [plaited] leather bracelet/belt
He had long coarse grey hair that was [plaited] in a braid down his back.

pole (n) /pəʊl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cột, sào, cọc chống =a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things.

Ví dụ:

a telegraph/electricity [pole]
A flag fluttered from a 40-foot [pole].
The children of the village dance around a [pole] decorated with coloured ribbons.

post (n) /pəʊst/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cột trụ. =a vertical stick or pole stuck into the ground, usually to support something or show a position

Ví dụ:

corner [posts] (= that mark the corners of a sports field)
The team’s ‘net’ was a piece of string tied to two [posts].
Al leaned against a fence [post].

precede (v) /prɪˈsiːd/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đi trước; đứng trước; đặt trước; ở trước; có trước, đến trước. =to happen before something or come before something/somebody in order.

Ví dụ:

Kofi Annan [preceded] Ban Ki-moon as the Secretary-General of the UN.
It would be helpful if you were to [precede] the report with an introduction.
Take time to read the chapters that [precede] the recipes

predate (v) /priːˈdeɪt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

có trước một thứ gì đó khác =to have existed or happened before another thing.

Ví dụ:

Few of the town’s fine buildings [predate] the earthquake of 1755.
These cave paintings [predate] any others which are known.
These burial mounds [predated] the arrival of Europeans in North America.

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

Định nghĩa:

(thuộc) Tiền sử. =describing the period before there were written records.

Ví dụ:

[prehistoric] man/humans/animals
Painting originated in [prehistoric] times.
Iron has been used in the British Isles since the [prehistoric] Iron Age

prescribe (v) /prɪˈskraɪb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Cho, kê (đơn ). =(of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have

Ví dụ:

I’ve been [prescribed] painkillers
The doctor [prescribed] some pills.
He wouldn’t [prescribe] anything – just recommended rest.

prescription (n) /prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Sự cho đơn; đơn thuốc. =a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs

Ví dụ:

The doctor gave me a [prescription] for antibiotics
These drugs are only available on [prescription] (= with a prescription from a doctor).
I got a [prescription] for some stronger painkillers.

preserve (v) /prɪˈzɜːv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Giữ, giữ gìn, bảo quản, bảo tồn, duy trì. =to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed

Ví dụ:

Carefully follow instructions to [preserve] foods safely.
He was anxious to [preserve] his reputation.
It’s our duty to [preserve] the planet for future generations.

previously (adv) /ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Trước, trước đây. =at a time before the time that you are talking about.

Ví dụ:

The building had [previously] been used as a hotel
I had visited them three days [previously].
She was [previously] employed as a tour guide.

prior (adj) /ˈpraɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

trước khi =before a particular time or event.

Ví dụ:

the week [prior] to her death
The course required no [prior] knowledge of Spanish.
Passengers may board the plane twenty minutes [prior] to (= before) departure.

productive (adj) /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

làm được nhiều, sản xuất được nhiều, năng suất cao =doing or achieving a lot [synonym] fruitful

Ví dụ:

In order to turn the deserts into fertile and [productive] land, engineers built an 800-mile canal.
He had an amazingly [productive] five years in which he managed to write four novels.
What was once desert has become [productive] farmland.

property (n) /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đặc tính, thuộc tính, tính chất. =(formal) a quality or characteristic that something has

Ví dụ:

a plant with medicinal [properties].
One of the [properties] of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.
Wool has excellent [properties] for clothing, since it can keep you warm while letting air in.

proportion (n) /prəˈpɔː.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tỷ lệ. =the number, amount, or level of one thing when compared to another

Ví dụ:

The [proportion] of women to men at my college was about five to one
Water covers a large [proportion] of the earth’s surface.
Children make up a large [proportion] of the world’s population.

protest (v) /prəˈtest/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

biểu tình =to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc

Ví dụ:

A big crowd of demonstrators were [protesting] against cuts in health spending.
Outside, a group of students were [protesting] research cuts.
Doctors and patients [protested] against plans to cut services at the hospital

punctual (adj) /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đúng giờ (không chậm trễ). =arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late.

Ví dụ:

He’s fairly [punctual] (= he usually arrives on time)
She has been reliable and [punctual].
Always be [punctual] for an interview.

punctuality (n) /ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

sự đúng giờ, tính đúng giờ =the fact of happening or doing something at the agreed or correct time and not being late.

Ví dụ:

There is a bonus scheme for employees who show good performance and [punctuality]
He insists on regular attendance and [punctuality].
[Punctuality] has never been his strong point.

puncture (v) /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đâm thủng, châm thủng, chích thủng. =to make a small hole in something; to get a small hole

Ví dụ:

to [puncture] a tyre.
She had used a screwdriver to [puncture] two holes in the lid
The knife went through his ribs and [punctured] his lung.

refer (v) /rɪˈfɜːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Ám chỉ, nói đến, kể đến, nhắc đến. =to mention or speak about somebody/something

Ví dụ:

You know who I’m [referring] to.
She always [referred] to Ben as ‘that nice man’.
The victims were not [referred] to by name.

reference (n) /ˈref.ər.əns/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sự ám chỉ, sự nói đến, sự nhắc đến. =a mention of something

Ví dụ:

Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any [reference] to (= mentioning) weddings
He made several [references] to his time in France.
I am writing to you with [reference] to the job advertised in yesterday’s newspaper.

remedy (n) /ˈrem.ə.di/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thuốc, phương thuốc; cách điều trị =a successful way of curing an illness

Ví dụ:

an effective herbal [remedy] for headaches
an excellent home [remedy] for sore throats
The best [remedy] for grief is hard work.

remote (adj) /rɪˈməʊt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xa xôi,hẻo lánh. =far away from any towns or cities

Ví dụ:

a [remote] mountain village.
one of the [remotest] areas of the world
They live in a [remote] corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop.

reputation (n) /ˌrep.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tiếng (xấu, tốt ).Thanh danh, danh tiếng. =the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past

Ví dụ:

The company has a worldwide [reputation] for quality.
She has the [reputation] of being a good doctor.
His [reputation] was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money

root (n) /ruːt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Rễ (cây). =the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to get water and food and holds the plant firm in the ground

Ví dụ:

He took hold of the plant’s [root] and pulled.
The tree’s [roots] go down three metres.
We moored the boat to a large tree [root].

rush (v) /rʌʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vội vã đi gấp. =to move or to do something with great speed, often too fast

Ví dụ:

Don’t [rush] – take as long as you like.
I was [rushing] along with my head down when I cannoned into an old lady walking the other way.
He [rushed] the children off to school so they wouldn’t be late.

rush hour (collocation) /ˈrʌʃ ˌaʊər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Giao thông) Giờ cao điểm. =the time, usually twice a day, when the roads are full of traffic and trains are crowded because people are travelling to or from work.

Ví dụ:

the morning/evening [rush hour]
Don’t travel at [rush hour/in the rush hour].
[rush-hour] traffic

screw (n) /skruː/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đinh vít, đinh ốc. =a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised edge twisting round along its length and a flat top with a cut in it, used to join things together, especially pieces of wood

Ví dụ:

Surgeons rebuilt his shattered legs using metal plates held together by 27 [screws].
These planes are made with two separate stocks held together with either metal or turned wooden [screws]
Turn the [screw] to the right to tighten it.

screwdriver (n) /ˈskruːˌdraɪ.vər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

cái tua vít =a tool with a narrow blade that is specially shaped at the end, used for turning screws

Ví dụ:

Use an old [screwdriver] or similar tool to scrape out any failed caulk from joints and cracks
Make sure they are tight by holding onto the washer with the wrench and use the [screwdriver] to turn the bolt
She stabbed him in the arm with a [screwdriver]

sketch (v) /sketʃ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Vẽ phác, phác hoạ/ phác thảo sơ bộ =to make a quick drawing of somebody/something. (+ out) to give a general description of something, giving only the basic facts

Ví dụ:

He quickly [sketched] the view from the window
She [sketched] out her plan for tackling the problem.
The art students were told to [sketch] the landscape.

skull (n) /skʌl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sọ, đầu lâu. =the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape.

Ví dụ:

She fractured her [skull] in the accident.
The ancient [skull] of Peking Man has been pieced together from fragments.
The soldiers discovered a pile of human [skulls] and bones.

sore (adj) /sɔːr/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đau, đau đớn. =painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use

Ví dụ:

All the dust has made my eyes [sore].
I’ve got a [sore] back.
My feet were [sore] with all the walking

span (v) /spæn/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

kéo dài trong suốt năm =to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it.

Ví dụ:

His acting career [spanned] 55 years
Tennis has a history [spanning] several centuries.
Her acting career [spanned] almost six decades.

spare (adj) /speər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thừa, dư, có để dành. Để thay thế (đồ phụ tùng). =that is not being used or is not needed at the present time

Ví dụ:

a [spare] key/tyre.
We have a [spare] room if you want to stay overnight with us.
Could I have a word with you when you have a [spare] moment/minute?

subsequently (adv) /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Rồi thì, rồi sau đó. =afterwards; later; after something else has happened.

Ví dụ:

The original interview notes were [subsequently] lost.
[Subsequently], new guidelines were issued to all employees.
He [subsequently] became chairman of the party.

succession (n) /səkˈseʃ.ən/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

kế tiếp; liên tiếp =happening one after another.

Ví dụ:

She had her first three children in rapid [succession]
This is the seventh year in [succession] that they’ve won the tournament.
Life was just an endless [succession] of parties and dinners.

superb (adj) /suːˈpɜːb/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

tuyệt vời, tuyệt hảo, hoàn mỹ =excellent; of very good quality

Ví dụ:

The car’s in [superb] condition.
His performance was absolutely [superb].
Taylor scored a [superb] goal at the end of the first half.

tackle (v) /ˈtæk.əl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Xử trí, tìm cách giải quyết (một vấn đề, một công việc). =to try to deal with something or someone

Ví dụ:

There are many ways of [tackling] this problem.
The government is determined to [tackle] inflation.
I [tackled] him about his careless work.

telegraph (n) /ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːf/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

điện báo =a method of sending messages over long distances, using wires that carry electrical signals

Ví dụ:

The news came by [telegraph]
[telegraph] wires
News came from the outside world by [telegraph]

therapeutic (adj) /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) (thuộc) phép chữa bệnh. =designed to help treat an illness

Ví dụ:

the [therapeutic] properties of herbs
Scientific studies of the [therapeutic] effects of the drug are scarce.
The drug and its intended [therapeutic] use never get mentioned in the same ad

time-consuming (adj) /ˈtaɪm.kənˌsjuː.mɪŋ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Tốn nhiều thời gian, đòi hỏi nhiều thời gian, cần nhiều thời gian. =taking or needing a lot of time

Ví dụ:

a difficult and [time-consuming] process
It’s quite [time-consuming] having to check all the labels individually.
Producing a dictionary is a very [time-consuming] job.

toothache (n) /ˈtuːθ.eɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đau răng. =a pain in your teeth or in one tooth

Ví dụ:

I have terrible [toothache].
On the evening of December 21, I was in great pain from [toothache].
The only [toothache] I’ve ever had since then was 10 years later, which was about 11 years ago.

tooth decay (collocation) /tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Sâu răng =Damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth

Ví dụ:

Eating too many sweets causes [tooth decay]
To prevent [tooth decay] and gum disease it is necessary to have regular dental visits.
It is a well-known fact that sugar can cause [tooth decay]

totem pole (collocation) /ˈtoʊ.təm ˌpoʊl/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cột gỗ cao, khắc hoặc vẽ một loạt các biểu tượng vật tổ. =a tall wooden pole that has symbols and pictures carved or painted on it, traditionally made by Native Americans

Ví dụ:

There is always one [totem pole] that must be saved
I really think it is about time we got rid of that particular [totem pole].
The final result was a huge [totem pole], carved out of cedar, standing 160 feet tall.

treatment (n) /ˈtriːt.mənt/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

(Y học) Sự điều trị; phép trị bệnh. =the use of drugs, exercises, etc to cure a person of an illness or injury

Ví dụ:

There are various [treatments] available for this condition.
Guests at the health spa receive a range of beauty [treatments].
Perhaps it’s time to try a new course of [treatment].

trunk (n) /trʌŋk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Thân cây =the thick main stem of a tree

Ví dụ:

This tree [trunk] sounds hollow.
The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree [trunk] in the road.
This totem pole is carved out of a single tree [trunk].

twig (n) /twɪɡ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Cành cây con, nhành cây. =a small very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree

Ví dụ:

We collected dry [twigs] to start the fire.
I ran towards a tree and grabbed some [twigs] and a branch.’
Mom said they looked more like [twigs] than trees.

tyre (n) /taɪər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

lốp xe =a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.

Ví dụ:

a front [tyre]
I’ve got a flat [tyre] (= the air has gone out of it).
He was driving along the motorway when his [tyre] burst.

undertake (v) /ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đảm nhiệm, nhận làm, cam kết, kiêm nhiệm =to make yourself responsible for something and start doing it

Ví dụ:

Students are required to [undertake] simple experiments
University professors both teach and [undertake] research.
The agency [undertook] the survey in January 2004.

unearth (v) /ʌnˈɜːθ/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

Đào lên, khai quật, bới ra. =to find something in the ground by digging

Ví dụ:

Building at the site was halted after ancient artefacts were [unearthed] earlier this month.
Police have [unearthed] a human skeleton.
Artifacts more than 500 years old have been [unearthed] at the site.

wear and tear (collocation) /weər ənd teər/ UK US

Định nghĩa:

sự hao mòn và hư hỏng =the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period

Ví dụ:

The insurance policy does not cover damage caused by normal [wear and tear].
The living-room carpet has to stand up to the combined [wear and tear] of two dogs and three children.
Seat covers on buses take a lot of [wear and tear].