des c1c2 unit 4 p2

back up

(phr v) make a copy of information on your computer; give support to someone by telling other people that you agree with them -> sao lưu dữ liệu; ủng hộ ai đó • You should back up your important files every week.

change around

(phr v) move things so that they are in different places or positions -> chuyển đổi vị trí, sắp xếp lại • I decided to change around the furniture in my bedroom.

change into

(phr v) stop being in one state, condition or form and start being in another, or make something do this; take off the clothes or a piece of clothing you are wearing and put on different ones -> biến thành; thay quần áo khác • The caterpillar will soon change into a butterfly.

change out of

(phr v) take off the clothes or a piece of clothing you are wearing and put on different ones -> cởi quần áo đang mặc ra để thay bộ khác • She changed out of her school uniform as soon as she got home.

do away with

(phr v) get rid of -> bãi bỏ, loại bỏ • The school decided to do away with the old uniform rule.

do up

(phr v) repair, paint and improve an old building, car, boat, etc; fasten (an item of clothing) -> trang trí, sửa sang lại; kéo khóa / cài nút quần áo • They spent months doing up their old house.

fade away

(phr v) disappear slowly -> mờ dần, biến mất dần • The sound of the music slowly faded away into the night.

key in

(phr v) put information into a computer or other electronic machine using keys or a keyboard -> nhập dữ liệu bằng bàn phím • Please key in your password to unlock the phone.

make into

(phr v) change someone or something so that they become something else -> biến ai / cái gì thành cái khác • This old barn was made into a modern house.

mix up

(phr v) put things together without any order; think that one person or thing is another person or thing -> trộn lẫn; nhầm lẫn ai / cái gì với nhau • I always mix up those two twin brothers.

switch on/off

(phr v) start/stop a machine/light/etc working -> bật / tắt (thiết bị, đèn) • Don't forget to switch off the lights before leaving.

take apart

(phr v) separate an object into pieces -> tháo rời các bộ phận • He took the clock apart to see how it worked.

test out

(phr v) try using something such as a machine or product to find out whether it works correctly or is satisfactory -> thử nghiệm (máy móc, sản phẩm) • Scientists are testing out the new software today.

turn into

(phr v) change or develop into something different; make someone or something change or develop into something different -> chuyển thành, trở thành • Rain can quickly turn into snow in cold weather.

use up

(phr v) use all of a supply of something -> dùng hết, cạn kiệt • We have used up all the milk, so I need to buy more.

wear out

(phr v) use something a lot so that it no longer works or can no longer be used -> làm mòn, hỏng do dùng nhiều; kiệt sức • Walking on concrete all day will wear out your shoes fast.

a leopard can't change its spots

(idm) used for saying that someone will never change their behaviour or character -> giang sơn dễ đổi, bản tính khó dời • Don't expect him to be punctual; a leopard can't change its spots.

all mod cons

(idm) all modern conveniences, the machines and pieces of equipment in your house that make life easy and comfortable -> các trang thiết bị hiện đại trong nhà • The apartment is fully furnished with all mod cons.

break the mould

(idm) change a situation by doing something that is very different from what most people usually do or have done in the past -> phá cách, làm điều khác biệt hoàn toàn với truyền thống • Her innovative design truly broke the mould in fashion.

change your tune

(idm) change your opinion or attitude -> thay đổi thái độ / ý kiến hoàn toàn • He used to dislike action movies, but he changed his tune after watching this one.

have a change of heart

(idm) change your opinion about something or decide not to do something you were planning to do -> đổi ý, thay đổi quyết định • She was going to sell her car, but she had a change of heart.

know sth inside out

(idm) be very familiar with -> hiểu rõ cái gì từ trong ra ngoài • He has lived here for ten years, so he knows the town inside out.

reinvent the wheel

(idm) waste time and effort trying to do something that someone else has already done well -> tốn công làm lại cái đã có sẵn và hiệu quả • Just use the existing template instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.

stick to your guns

(idm) refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the opposition or criticism of other people -> giữ vững quan điểm, không chịu thay đổi • Despite all the criticism, she decided to stick to your guns.

the tools of the trade

(idm) the skills and equipment that you need in order to do your job -> dụng cụ / kỹ năng cần thiết cho ngành nghề • A good laptop and software are the tools of the trade for a programmer.

turn over a new leaf

(idm) change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit -> cải tà quy chính, bắt đầu lối sống tốt đẹp hơn • He promised to turn over a new leaf and study harder this semester.