English Vocabulary & Structure Unit 13 → 24

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come to harm (idiom):

Bị tổn thương, gặp nguy hiểm not come to harm / ensure sb doesn’t come to harm. Example: I promised her that no one would come to harm.

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(every) now and then/again (idiom):

Thỉnh thoảng, đôi khi. Example: I like to go hiking every now and then.

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time and (time) again (idiom):

Hết lần này đến lần khác, lặp đi lặp lại. Example: He’s been warned time and again not to be late.

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banquet (n):

Yến tiệc, buổi tiệc sang trọng wedding banquet / state banquet. Example: The royal banquet was attended by hundreds of guests.

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be lost on sb (idiom):

Không được ai đó hiểu hoặc đánh giá đúng. Example: His sarcasm was completely lost on her.

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relation between A and B (n):

Mối quan hệ giữa A và B. Example: The relation between diet and health is well established.

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discernment (n):

Khả năng nhận thức, sự sáng suốt. Example: She has the discernment to distinguish real talent from mere charm.

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invincible (adj):

Bất khả chiến bại, không thể bị đánh bại. Example: The team seemed invincible after ten straight wins.

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attractiveness (n):

Sức hấp dẫn, nét lôi cuốn. Example: Her attractiveness lies in her confidence and kindness.

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disarm (v):

Tước vũ khí; làm ai đó nguôi giận, hết cảnh giác. Example: He managed to disarm his critics with his honesty.

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armful (n):

Một ôm đầy tay (một lượng có thể ôm trong tay). Example: She carried an armful of books into the library.

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stiff-arm (v, n):

Động tác chặn tay (trong thể thao); chặn ai bằng cánh tay để ngăn cản. Example: He stiff-armed the defender and ran for a touchdown.

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intolerable (adj):

Không thể chịu đựng nổi. Example: The heat was intolerable after hours in the sun.

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cut up into (phr v):

Cắt thành từng phần nhỏ. Example: The meat was cut up into small pieces.

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ease off (phr v):

Giảm bớt, dịu đi (về cường độ, áp lực, tình hình). Example: The rain eased off in the afternoon.

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give of your money, time, etc. (phr v):

Cống hiến, dành thời gian hoặc tiền bạc cho ai/cái gì. Example: She gave of her time to help local charities.

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think through (phr v):

Suy nghĩ kỹ lưỡng, xem xét toàn diện. Example: You should think through all the consequences before acting.

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walk out on (phr v):

Bỏ rơi ai, rời bỏ ai đột ngột (thường trong mối quan hệ). Example: He walked out on his family without saying goodbye.

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or else (phrase):

Nếu không thì… (dùng để cảnh báo hậu quả). Example: You’d better hurry up, or else we’ll miss the train.

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back out of (phr v):

Rút lại lời hứa, không làm điều đã cam kết. Example: He backed out of the deal at the last minute.

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back away from (phr v):

Tránh xa, rút lui khỏi tình huống hoặc quan điểm. Example: She backed away from the argument when things got heated.

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have seen better days (idiom):

Trong tình trạng tồi tệ hơn trước (đồ vật hoặc người). Example: This old car has seen better days.

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take the joke (idiom):

Biết đón nhận trò đùa (không tức giận). Example: He can’t take a joke; he gets offended too easily.

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beyond all reason (phrase):

Một cách vô lý, quá đáng. Example: He was angry beyond all reason.

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trance (n):

Trạng thái thôi miên, hôn mê nhẹ, hoặc mơ màng. Example: She listened to the music in a trance.

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hypnotize (v):

Thôi miên; mê hoặc. Example: The magician hypnotized the volunteer.

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suppress (v):

Đàn áp, kìm nén, ngăn chặn. Example: He tried to suppress his laughter during the speech.

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reconvalesce (v):

Hồi phục sau bệnh hoặc phẫu thuật. Example: She is reconvalescing after her surgery.

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eager for/to/about (adj + prep):

Hào hứng, háo hức, mong chờ điều gì. Example: She is eager to start her new job.

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resolute in/about (adj + prep):

Kiên quyết, kiên định trong việc gì. Example: He remained resolute in his belief that justice would prevail.

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intent on (adj + prep):

Mải mê, chú tâm, quyết tâm làm gì. Example: She’s intent on finishing her degree this year.

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in the manner of (phrase):

Theo cách của, theo phong cách của. Example: He spoke in the manner of a teacher giving a lecture.

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without fail (phrase):

Chắc chắn, không sai lệch, luôn luôn. Example: She calls her mother every Sunday without fail.

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run down (phr v):

Chạy yếu dần (máy, pin); chỉ trích ai đó; mệt mỏi. Example: You look run down after working so hard.

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blow up (phr v):

Nổ tung; nổi giận; phóng to (ảnh). Example: The bomb blew up near the bridge.

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leak out (phr v):

Bị tiết lộ (thông tin). Example: News of the scandal leaked out to the press.

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sound out (phr v):

Thăm dò ý kiến, dò hỏi. Example: We need to sound out the voters before the election.

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come off (phr v):

Thành công, diễn ra tốt đẹp. Example: The plan didn’t quite come off as we hoped.

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coarse (adj):

Thô, ráp, tục tĩu (vật chất hoặc lời nói). Example: His manners were rather coarse.

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exemplary (adj):

Gương mẫu, tiêu biểu. Example: Her conduct was exemplary.

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animate (v):

Làm sinh động, thổi sức sống vào. Example: Her storytelling animated the whole room.

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intrepid (adj):

Gan dạ, dũng cảm, không sợ hãi. Example: The intrepid explorer ventured into the jungle.

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topical (adj):

Có tính thời sự, liên quan đến hiện tại. Example: The show covers topical issues in politics.

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solemn (adj):

Trang nghiêm, long trọng; nghiêm túc. Example: The ceremony was solemn and moving.

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overwhelming (adj):

Áp đảo, mạnh mẽ, không chống đỡ nổi. Example: The evidence against him was overwhelming.

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beyond one’s recall (phrase):

Không thể nhớ lại được. Example: The details of that day are beyond my recall.

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make much of (phr v):

Đề cao, coi trọng quá mức. Example: She makes much of her son’s achievements.

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none too (adv phrase):

Không mấy, không thật sự (thường mang nghĩa tiêu cực). Example: He was none too pleased about the delay.

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heavy loss (n phrase):

Tổn thất lớn. Example: The company suffered a heavy loss last quarter.

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in no time (idiom):

Rất nhanh, ngay lập tức. Example: We’ll be home in no time.

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in/by attempt (phrase):

Bằng nỗ lực, trong nỗ lực làm gì. Example: He succeeded by sheer attempt and willpower.

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take the place of (phr v):

Thay thế, đảm nhiệm vị trí của. Example: Electric cars may take the place of petrol ones.

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off colour (idiom):

Hơi mệt, không khỏe. Example: She’s feeling a bit off colour today.

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at random (phrase):

Ngẫu nhiên, không có kế hoạch. Example: The winners were chosen at random.

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(of/have) independent means (phrase):

Có nguồn thu riêng (không cần làm việc vẫn sống được). Example: He lives comfortably, being a man of independent means.

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under arms (phrase):

Đang phục vụ trong quân đội; có vũ trang. Example: The soldiers were under arms and ready for inspection.

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laugh like a drain (idiom):

Cười ầm lên, cười sảng khoái. Example: He laughed like a drain at the comedian’s joke.

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infiltrate (v):

Xâm nhập (tổ chức, nhóm) bí mật. Example: The spy managed to infiltrate the enemy base.

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penetrate (v):

Xuyên qua; thâm nhập, hiểu sâu. Example: The bullet couldn’t penetrate the armor.

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breed crime (v phrase):

Gây ra, nuôi dưỡng tội phạm. Example: Poverty often breeds crime.

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breakout (n):

Sự vượt ngục, bùng phát (chiến tranh, dịch bệnh). Example: There was a mass breakout from the prison.

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outbreak (n):

Sự bùng phát (dịch bệnh, bạo lực, chiến tranh). Example: An outbreak of flu has been reported.

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convert (v/n):

Chuyển đổi, cải đạo; người cải đạo. Example: She converted to Buddhism last year.

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convertible (adj, n):

Có thể chuyển đổi được; xe mui trần. Example: He drives a red convertible.

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passivity (n):

Tính thụ động, bị động. Example: His passivity in the face of injustice was disappointing.

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impassable (adj):

Không thể vượt qua (đường, sông…). Example: The road was impassable after the flood.

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vacancies (n):

Chỗ trống, vị trí tuyển dụng. Example: There are several vacancies in the marketing department.

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regrettable (adj):

Đáng tiếc (về sự việc). Example: It’s regrettable that we have to cancel the meeting.

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regretful (adj):

Cảm thấy hối tiếc (về cảm xúc). Example: He gave her a regretful smile.

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lay in (phr v):

Dự trữ, tích trữ (đồ dùng, thực phẩm). Example: We should lay in some supplies for winter.

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pick on (phr v):

Bắt nạt, chỉ trích ai liên tục. Example: Stop picking on your little brother.

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step down from (phr v):

Từ chức, rút lui khỏi vị trí. Example: She decided to step down from her role as CEO.

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part with (phr v):

Cho đi, từ bỏ cái gì mình quý. Example: He found it hard to part with his old books.

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look ahead into (phr v):

Nhìn về tương lai, dự đoán. Example: We need to look ahead into possible outcomes.

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hinge upon (phr v):

Phụ thuộc vào, xoay quanh. Example: The success of the plan hinges upon your decision.

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settle sth down (phr v):

Ổn định, dàn xếp. Example: Let’s settle this down before it escalates.

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confident in (adj + prep):

Tin tưởng vào năng lực, giá trị của ai. Example: She’s confident in her leadership abilities.

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confident about (adj + prep):

Chắc chắn, lạc quan về tình huống. Example: He’s confident about winning the match.

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peculiar to sb/sth (adj + prep):

Đặc trưng, riêng biệt cho ai/cái gì. Example: This accent is peculiar to the northern region.

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leave the prisoner (phrase):

Thả tù nhân. Example: The king decided to leave the prisoner.

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set free (phr v):

Thả tự do. Example: The hostages were finally set free.

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set a good pattern (phrase):

Đặt ra tấm gương tốt. Example: Parents should set a good pattern for their children.

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rudimentary (adj):

Cơ bản, sơ đẳng. Example: He has only a rudimentary knowledge of chemistry.

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renounce (v):

Từ bỏ (quyền, niềm tin, danh hiệu). Example: He renounced his claim to the throne.

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abstain (v):

Kiêng, không làm điều gì. Example: He decided to abstain from alcohol.

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genealogical (adj):

Thuộc phả hệ, dòng họ. Example: She’s researching her genealogical history.

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progenitor (n):

Tổ tiên, người khởi xướng. Example: He’s considered the progenitor of modern genetics.

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intermediary (n):

Người trung gian, môi giới. Example: They used an intermediary to negotiate the deal.

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pal (n):

Bạn thân, bạn bè (thân mật). Example: He’s been my pal since childhood.

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mishandle (v):

Xử lý sai, làm hỏng do bất cẩn. Example: The shipment was mishandled during transport.

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erudite (adj):

Uyên bác, học rộng. Example: She’s an erudite scholar in classical literature.

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fortuitous (adj):

Tình cờ, may mắn. Example: Their meeting in Paris was purely fortuitous.

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precaution (n):

Biện pháp phòng ngừa. Example: Always take precautions when handling chemicals.

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undisputable / indisputable / undisputed (adj):

Không thể phủ nhận, chắc chắn đúng. Example: The evidence was indisputable.

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disputant (n):

Người tranh luận, người bất đồng. Example: The disputants failed to reach an agreement.

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refreshment (n):

Đồ ăn nhẹ, nước uống; sự nghỉ ngơi. Example: Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

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aptitude (n):

Năng khiếu, khả năng bẩm sinh. Example: She has a natural aptitude for music.

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aptness (n):

Sự thích hợp, khéo léo. Example: The aptness of his remark impressed everyone.

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aptly (adv):

Một cách phù hợp, khéo léo. Example: The title aptly describes the main theme.

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thought-provoking (adj):

Khiến người ta phải suy nghĩ. Example: It was a thought-provoking documentary.