Topic 7 - part 7

In a word

nói ngắn gọn (Example: In a word, the performance was a disaster.)

In other words

nói cách khác (Example: He was very busy; in other words, he didn't have time to see me.)

In so many words

nói đúng như vậy, nói toạc ra (Example: She told me in so many words that I was not welcome.)

By word of mouth

bằng lời nói; truyền khẩu (Example: The restaurant became popular by word of mouth.)

In accordance with

phù hợp, theo đúng (cái gì) (Example: The work was done in accordance with the specifications.)

In ruins >< intact

bị phá hủy hoàn toàn >< còn nguyên vẹn (Example: The ancient city is now in ruins.)

In the company of sb

đồng hành cùng ai (Example: He enjoys spending time in the company of his friends.)

In vain

vô ích (Example: All our efforts to save the company were in vain.)

Increase the risk of sth

làm tăng nguy cơ về cái gì (Example: Smoking can increase the risk of lung cancer.)

Join hands = work together

chung tay (Example: We need to join hands to protect the environment.)

Judge sb by one's appearance

đánh giá ai qua vẻ bề ngoài (Example: You shouldn't judge someone by their appearance.)

Keep a diary

viết nhật ký (Example: She keeps a diary to record her thoughts and feelings.)

Keep a lookout for

cảnh giác (Example: Keep a lookout for any suspicious activity.)

Keep a promise

giữ lời hứa (Example: It's important to keep a promise you've made.)

Keep a record

ghi lại thông tin về điều gì (Example: The school keeps a record of all its students.)

Keep a secret

giữ bí mật (Example: Can you keep a secret?)

Keep an eye on

để mắt tới (Example: Could you keep an eye on my suitcase for a moment?)

Keep calm

giữ bình tĩnh (Example: In an emergency, it's important to keep calm.)

Keep control

giữ kiểm soát (Example: He struggled to keep control of his emotions.)

Keep fit = stay healthy

khỏe mạnh/ cân đối (Example: He exercises regularly to keep fit.)

Keep one's place

giữ chỗ cho ai đó (Example: I'll keep your place in the queue while you get a coffee.)

Keep pace with

theo kịp, bắt kịp (Example: Technology is changing so fast it's hard to keep pace with it.)

Keep quiet = keep silent

giữ yên lặng (Example: Please keep quiet while the baby is sleeping.)

Keep sb occupied = make sb busy

Khiến ai đó bận rộn (Example: The toys will keep the children occupied for a while.)

Keep sth to oneself

giữ kín, không nói với người khác (Example: I'd rather keep my opinions to myself.)

Keep tabs on

theo dõi một cách cẩn thận (Example: The police are keeping tabs on the suspect.)

Keep time

(đồng hồ) chạy đúng giờ (Example: My old watch doesn't keep very good time.)

Keep track of sth

theo dõi điều gì (Example: It's difficult to keep track of all the changes.)

Keep your distance

giữ khoảng cách, không đến gần ai, cái gì (Example: The celebrity asked the photographers to keep their distance.)

Keep/get in contact/touch with sb = have contact with sb

liên lạc với ai (Example: Let's keep in touch after you move.)

Put sb in contact with sth

kết nối cho ai gặp ai (Example: I can put you in contact with a good lawyer.)

Make contact with sb

liên lạc được với ai (Example: We finally made contact with the rescue team.)

Come into contact with sb

gặp gỡ ai (Example: In my job, I come into contact with a lot of different people.)