LOCKED COLLOCATIONS - Part 1

a crisis unfolds (clause)

một cuộc khủng hoảng dần diễn ra

[a crisis gradually develops]

Synonym: a crisis develops; a crisis emerges

Over the following weeks, ~.

the truth emerges (clause)

sự thật dần được hé lộ

[the truth gradually becomes known]

Synonym: the truth comes to light

Eventually, ~.

evidence mounts (clause)

bằng chứng ngày càng nhiều

[more and more evidence accumulates]

Synonym: evidence accumulates

As the investigation continued, ~.

concerns mount (clause)

mối lo ngại gia tăng

[concerns steadily increase]

Synonym: concerns grow; concerns increase

Public ~ over data privacy.

concerns linger (clause)

mối lo ngại vẫn còn

[concerns continue to exist]

Synonym: concerns remain

Despite reassurances, ~.

speculation surrounds sth (clause)

có nhiều đồn đoán xoay quanh

[many rumours or guesses exist about something]

Synonym: rumours surround; speculation abounds

Much ~ the CEO's resignation.

rumours circulate (clause)

tin đồn lan truyền

[rumours spread among people]

Synonym: rumours spread

Rumours ~ on social media.

suspicions linger (clause)

nghi ngờ vẫn còn

[suspicions remain even after time passes]

Synonym: suspicions persist

Although acquitted, ~.

attention shifts to (clause)

sự chú ý chuyển sang

[people begin focusing on something else]

Synonym: focus turns to

After the announcement, ~ education reform.

criticism intensifies (clause)

chỉ trích trở nên gay gắt hơn

[criticism becomes stronger]

Synonym: criticism escalates

Following the report, ~.

pressure mounts (clause)

áp lực gia tăng

[pressure steadily increases]

Synonym: pressure builds

Pressure ~ on the government.

pressure eases (clause)

áp lực giảm bớt

[pressure becomes less severe]

Synonym: pressure subsides

After the deadline was extended, ~.

confidence evaporates (clause)

niềm tin tan biến

[confidence suddenly disappears]

Synonym: confidence vanishes

Investor ~ overnight.

hope evaporates (clause)

hy vọng tan biến

[hope suddenly disappears]

Synonym: hope vanishes

When the rescue failed, ~.

patience wears thin (clause)

sự kiên nhẫn cạn dần

[people become less patient]

Synonym: patience runs out

As delays continued, ~.

patience runs out (clause)

hết kiên nhẫn

[someone can no longer tolerate something]

Synonym: patience is exhausted

Eventually, everyone's ~.

frustration builds (clause)

sự thất vọng tích tụ

[frustration gradually increases]

Synonym: frustration mounts

As progress stalled, ~.

resentment festers (clause)

sự oán giận âm ỉ

[resentment continues and gradually becomes stronger]

Synonym: resentment grows silently

Years of inequality allowed ~.

hatred breeds violence (clause)

thù hận sinh ra bạo lực

[hatred causes violence to develop]

Synonym: hatred fuels violence

History shows that ~.

violence begets violence (clause)

bạo lực chỉ sinh ra bạo lực

[one act of violence leads to more violence]

Synonym: violence perpetuates itself

Many believe ~.

history repeats itself (clause)

lịch sử lặp lại

[similar events happen again]

Synonym: the past repeats itself

Unless we learn from it, ~.

fortune favours the bold (proverb)

vận may mỉm cười với người táo bạo

[people who take courageous action are more likely to succeed]

Synonym: boldness brings success

She quit her job because ~.

time heals all wounds (proverb)

thời gian chữa lành mọi vết thương

[emotional pain gradually fades with time]

Synonym: time eases pain

Although it hurts now, remember that ~.

necessity breeds innovation (clause)

hoàn cảnh thúc đẩy sự đổi mới

[difficult situations encourage creative solutions]

Synonym: necessity drives innovation

During the crisis, ~.

necessity is the mother of invention (proverb)

cái khó ló cái khôn

[difficult circumstances force people to invent solutions]

Synonym: need inspires invention

Limited resources proved that ~.

justice prevails (clause)

công lý chiến thắng

[justice ultimately triumphs or is upheld]

Synonym: justice triumphs; justice is served

In the end, ~.

uncertainty looms (clause)

sự bất ổn đang cận kề

[uncertainty appears likely and threatening]

Synonym: uncertainty hangs over; uncertainty approaches

Economic ~ the industry.

the opportunity presents itself (clause)

cơ hội xuất hiện

[an opportunity becomes available]

Synonym: an opportunity arises

When ~, seize it.

doubt lingers (clause)

sự nghi ngờ vẫn còn tồn tại

[doubt continues to exist]

Synonym: doubt remains; uncertainty persists

Even after the apology, ~.

fear grips sb (clause)

nỗi sợ hãi bao trùm ai

[fear suddenly takes control of someone]

Synonym: fear overwhelms sb; terror seizes sb

As the lights went out, ~.

panic sets in (clause)

sự hoảng loạn bắt đầu xuất hiện

[people suddenly begin to panic]

Synonym: panic begins; panic takes hold

When the exits were blocked, ~.

tension eases (clause)

căng thẳng dịu xuống

[tension gradually becomes less severe]

Synonym: tension relaxes; tension subsides

After the agreement, ~.

hostility subsides (clause)

sự thù địch giảm dần

[hostility gradually weakens]

Synonym: hostility diminishes

Eventually, ~.

violence erupts (clause)

bạo lực bùng phát

[violent actions suddenly begin]

Synonym: violence breaks out

Protests escalated and ~.

war breaks out (clause)

chiến tranh nổ ra

[a war suddenly begins]

Synonym: war begins

In 1939, ~ across Europe.

conflict escalates (clause)

xung đột leo thang

[a conflict becomes more serious]

Synonym: conflict intensifies

Without negotiations, ~.

hostilities cease (clause)

các hành động thù địch chấm dứt

[acts of war or aggression come to an end]

Synonym: fighting stops

Both sides agreed that ~ immediately.

negotiations collapse (clause)

đàm phán đổ vỡ

[negotiations suddenly fail]

Synonym: talks break down

Peace ~ after two weeks.

talks resume (clause)

đàm phán được nối lại

[formal discussions begin again]

Synonym: negotiations restart

Peace ~ next month.

relations deteriorate (clause)

quan hệ xấu đi

[the relationship gradually becomes worse]

Synonym: relations worsen

Diplomatic ~ rapidly.

relations thaw (clause)

quan hệ được cải thiện

[hostile relations become friendlier]

Synonym: relations improve

After years of tension, ~.

suspicions arise (clause)

nghi ngờ nảy sinh

[people begin to feel suspicious]

Synonym: doubts emerge

Soon, ~ about his motives.

curiosity is piqued (clause)

sự tò mò được khơi dậy

[curiosity is stimulated]

Synonym: curiosity is aroused

The mysterious letter ~.

interest wanes (clause)

sự quan tâm giảm dần

[interest gradually decreases]

Synonym: interest fades; enthusiasm declines

Public ~ after several months.

enthusiasm wanes (clause)

sự nhiệt tình giảm sút

[enthusiasm gradually disappears]

Synonym: enthusiasm fades

Initial excitement faded and ~.

enthusiasm grows (clause)

sự nhiệt tình tăng lên

[enthusiasm gradually becomes stronger]

Synonym: enthusiasm builds

As the project progressed, ~.

confidence grows (clause)

sự tự tin tăng lên

[confidence gradually increases]

Synonym: confidence builds

After several victories, ~.

confidence falters (clause)

sự tự tin lung lay

[confidence weakens]

Synonym: confidence weakens

Following the defeat, ~.

tempers flare (clause)

cơn nóng giận bùng lên

[people suddenly become angry]

Synonym: anger erupts

During the debate, ~.

emotions run high (clause)

cảm xúc dâng cao

[people experience very strong emotions]

Synonym: emotions intensify

At the funeral, ~.

conscious awareness is absent (clause)

ý thức có chủ đích không còn tồn tại

[there is no conscious perception or awareness]

Synonym: conscious awareness disappears; there is no conscious awareness

During deep sleep, ~.

pain perception is abolished (clause)

khả năng cảm nhận đau bị triệt tiêu

[the ability to perceive pain is completely eliminated]

Synonym: pain sensation is eliminated

Under general anaesthesia, ~.

memory is impaired (clause)

trí nhớ bị suy giảm

[memory functions less effectively than normal]

Synonym: memory is weakened; memory deteriorates

Following the injury, ~.

consciousness is restored (clause)

ý thức được phục hồi

[the state of being conscious returns]

Synonym: consciousness returns; the patient regains consciousness

After several minutes, ~.

motor function is preserved (clause)

chức năng vận động được bảo tồn

[movement ability remains intact]

Synonym: motor function remains intact

Fortunately, ~ after surgery.

brain activity ceases (clause)

hoạt động của não chấm dứt

[brain function completely stops]

Synonym: brain activity stops

Eventually, ~.

neuronal activity is suppressed (clause)

hoạt động của tế bào thần kinh bị ức chế

[activity of neurons is reduced]

Synonym: neuronal firing is inhibited

The medication ~.

the symptoms subside (clause)

các triệu chứng giảm dần

[the symptoms gradually become less severe]

Synonym: symptoms ease; symptoms lessen

Within a few hours, ~.

the infection resolves (clause)

tình trạng nhiễm trùng tự khỏi

[the infection disappears after treatment or naturally]

Synonym: the infection clears up

Most mild cases ~ without antibiotics.

blood pressure drops (clause)

huyết áp giảm

[blood pressure becomes lower]

Synonym: blood pressure falls

Standing suddenly may cause ~.

cardiac arrest occurs (clause)

xảy ra ngừng tim

[the heart suddenly stops beating]

Synonym: the heart stops

Emergency treatment is required if ~.

the wound heals (clause)

vết thương lành

[damaged tissue returns to normal]

Synonym: the wound recovers

The wound gradually ~.

the evidence suggests (clause)

bằng chứng cho thấy

[the available evidence indicates that something is probably true]

Synonym: the evidence indicates; the evidence shows

Current research indicates that ~.

research indicates (clause)

nghiên cứu chỉ ra

[research provides evidence for a conclusion]

Synonym: studies suggest; research shows

Recent ~ sleep is essential.

the findings reveal (clause)

các phát hiện cho thấy

[the results uncover or demonstrate something]

Synonym: the findings show; the findings demonstrate

The findings reveal a significant difference.

a pattern emerges (clause)

một quy luật dần hiện ra

[a recognizable trend gradually becomes apparent]

Synonym: a trend becomes apparent

After several experiments, ~.

a consensus has emerged (clause)

đã hình thành sự đồng thuận

[general agreement has gradually developed]

Synonym: agreement has developed

Over the past decade, ~.

inflation accelerates (clause)

lạm phát tăng nhanh

[inflation increases at a faster rate]

Synonym: inflation rises rapidly

Prices surge as ~.

demand outstrips supply (clause)

cầu vượt cung

[demand becomes greater than supply]

Synonym: demand exceeds supply

Housing prices increase when ~.

prices soar (clause)

giá cả tăng vọt

[prices rise extremely quickly]

Synonym: prices skyrocket

Food prices ~ after the disaster.

the economy contracts (clause)

nền kinh tế suy giảm

[the economy becomes smaller]

Synonym: the economy shrinks

The economy contracted during the recession.

hope fades (clause)

hy vọng dần tắt

[hope gradually disappears]

Synonym: hope diminishes; hope wanes

As time passed, ~.

tension mounts (clause)

căng thẳng leo thang

[tension gradually increases]

Synonym: tension builds; tension escalates

As the deadline approached, ~.

silence descends (clause)

sự im lặng bao trùm

[silence suddenly spreads over a place]

Synonym: silence falls

After the announcement, ~.

chaos ensues (clause)

hỗn loạn xảy ra sau đó

[chaos follows immediately as a consequence]

Synonym: disorder follows

The lights went out and ~.

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