READ - unit 11

Convict

/ˈkɒn.vɪkt/ (n): người bị kết án. Example: The convict had served 10 years in prison.

Seal off

/siːl ɒf/ (phr.v): phong tỏa. Example: Police sealed off the crime scene.

Reconstruction

/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/ (n): sự tái dựng (hiện trường). Example: The reconstruction helped identify what happened.

Sophisticated

/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ (adj): tinh vi. Example: The thief used a sophisticated device to break in.

Rightly

/ˈraɪt.li/ (adv): một cách đúng đắn. Example: He was rightly punished for his crime.

Database

/ˈdeɪ.tə.beɪs/ (n): cơ sở dữ liệu. Example: His fingerprints were already in the police database.

Charge

/tʃɑːdʒ/ (v): buộc tội. Example: She was charged with theft.

Debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/ (n, v): cuộc tranh luận; tranh luận. Example: The debate on gun control is ongoing.

Shoplifting

/ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tɪŋ/ (n): ăn cắp vặt ở cửa hàng. Example: Shoplifting is a common problem in supermarkets.

Terrorist

/ˈter.ər.ɪst/ (n): kẻ khủng bố. Example: The terrorist group was stopped by authorities.

Scheme

/skiːm/ (n): âm mưu, kế hoạch xấu. Example: They uncovered a scheme to defraud investors.

Intend

/ɪnˈtend/ (v): dự định. Example: He intended to leave the country the next day.

Citizen

/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/ (n): công dân. Example: Every citizen must obey the law.

Property

/ˈprɒp.ə.ti/ (n): tài sản. Example: The stolen property was recovered.

Helmet

/ˈhel.mət/ (n): mũ bảo hiểm. Example: Motorcyclists must wear helmets.

Footage

/ˈfʊt.ɪdʒ/ (n): đoạn phim (giám sát). Example: The CCTV footage helped identify the suspect.

Motorist

/ˈməʊ.tər.ɪst/ (n): người lái xe. Example: The motorist called the police after the accident.

Fibre

/ˈfaɪ.bər/ (n): sợi (dấu vết). Example: Fibres from the suspect’s clothing were found.

Arrival

/əˈraɪ.vəl/ (n): sự đến nơi. Example: The suspect was seen on arrival at the hotel.

Otherwise

/ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/ (adv): nếu không thì. Example: Wear gloves, otherwise you’ll leave fingerprints.

Eyewitness

/ˈaɪˌwɪt.nəs/ (n): nhân chứng. Example: The eyewitness described the attacker in detail.

Suspect

/səˈspekt/ (n, v): nghi phạm; nghi ngờ. Example: The police questioned the main suspect.

Perception

/pəˈsep.ʃən/ (n): nhận thức. Example: Public perception of safety has changed.

Distort

/dɪˈstɔːt/ (v): bóp méo, xuyên tạc. Example: The media distorted the facts.

Put on

/pʊt ɒn/ (v): mặc vào. Example: The suspect put on gloves to avoid leaving evidence.

Glove

/ɡlʌv/ (n): găng tay. Example: No fingerprints were found due to the gloves.

Overshoes

/ˈəʊ.və.ʃuːz/ (n): bao giày. Example: Investigators wore overshoes at the scene.

Permanent

/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ (adj): lâu dài, vĩnh viễn. Example: The damage to the evidence was permanent.

Sketch

/sketʃ/ (n): bản phác họa. Example: The police released a sketch of the suspect.

Deteriorate

/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/ (v): xấu đi, tệ đi. Example: The evidence deteriorated over time.

Fragile

/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/ (adj): dễ vỡ, mong manh. Example: Be careful with this fragile material.

Turn out

/tɜːn aʊt/ (phr.v): hóa ra là. Example: It turned out he was innocent.

Systematic

/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ (adj): có hệ thống. Example: The search was carried out in a systematic way.

Cigarette

/ˌsɪɡ.ərˈet/ (n): điếu thuốc. Example: A cigarette was found at the crime scene.

Obvious

/ˈɒb.vi.əs/ (adj): rõ ràng. Example: It was obvious who committed the crime.

Invisible

/ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ (adj): vô hình. Example: The fingerprints were invisible to the eye.

Reveal

/rɪˈviːl/ (v): tiết lộ. Example: The report revealed new details.

Package

/ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/ (n): gói hàng. Example: A suspicious package was reported.

Separately

/ˈsep.ər.ət.li/ (adv): riêng biệt. Example: The items were packed separately.

Label

/ˈleɪ.bəl/ (v): dán nhãn. Example: Each piece of evidence was clearly labelled.

Seal

/siːl/ (v): niêm phong. Example: They sealed the package for testing.

Fragment

/ˈfræɡ.mənt/ (n): mảnh vỡ. Example: Glass fragments were found at the scene.

Sack

/sæk/ (n): bao tải. Example: The weapon was hidden in a sack.

Valid

/ˈvæl.ɪd/ (adj): hợp lệ. Example: The evidence must be valid in court.

Admissible

/ədˈmɪs.ə.bəl/ (adj): có thể chấp nhận (trong pháp luật). Example: The footage was not admissible in court.

Weapon

/ˈwep.ən/ (n): vũ khí. Example: The weapon used was a heavy spanner.

Spanner

/ˈspæn.ər/ (n): cờ lê. Example: A spanner was found near the victim.

Lead pipe

/led paɪp/ (n): ống chì. Example: The lead pipe was used as a weapon.

Rope

/rəʊp/ (n): sợi dây thừng. Example: The victim was tied with a rope.

Candlestick

/ˈkæn.dl̩.stɪk/ (n): cây nến. Example: A candlestick was one of the possible weapons.

Unfair

/ʌnˈfeər/ (adj): không công bằng. Example: The punishment seemed unfair.

Unreasonable

/ʌnˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/ (adj): vô lý. Example: The demand was completely unreasonable.

Slap

/slæp/ (v): tát. Example: He slapped the thief in anger.

Wrist

/rɪst/ (n): cổ tay. Example: He had a bruise on his wrist.

Escape

/ɪˈskeɪp/ (v): trốn thoát. Example: The prisoner managed to escape.

Punish

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/ (v): trừng phạt. Example: They were punished for their crimes.

Steal

/stiːl/ (v): ăn cắp. Example: Someone stole my phone.

Get away with

/ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/ (phr.v): thoát tội. Example: He got away with robbery.

Criticize

/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/ (v): chỉ trích. Example: The media criticized the police.

Daylight

/ˈdeɪ.laɪt/ (n): ban ngày. Example: The crime happened in broad daylight.

Slammer

/ˈslæm.ər/ (n, slang): nhà tù. Example: He’s been in the slammer before.

Lock up

/lɒk ʌp/ (v phr): giam giữ. Example: The suspect was locked up overnight.

Jail

/dʒeɪl/ (n): nhà tù. Example: He spent ten years in jail.

Imprisoned

/ɪmˈprɪz.ənd/ (adj): bị bỏ tù. Example: She was imprisoned for fraud.

Doing time

/ˌduː.ɪŋ ˈtaɪm/ (idiom): ngồi tù. Example: He’s doing time for armed robbery.

Serving time

/ˈsɜː.vɪŋ taɪm/ (v phr): đang thụ án. Example: He’s serving time for assault.

In gaol (in jail)

/ɪn dʒeɪl/ (phr): trong tù. Example: He’s currently in gaol for murder.

To keep your nose clean

/tə kiːp jɔː nəʊz kliːn/ (idiom): sống đúng luật, không phạm lỗi. Example: He’s been keeping his nose clean since he got out of prison.

To get a slap on the wrist

/tə ɡet ə slæp ɒn ðə rɪst/ (idiom): bị phạt nhẹ. Example: The thief got a slap on the wrist and was released the same day.

To face the music

/tə feɪs ðə ˈmjuː.zɪk/ (idiom): chịu trách nhiệm, đối mặt hình phạt. Example: He lied in court and now must face the music.

To be above the law

/tə bi əˈbʌv ðə lɔː/ (idiom): nghĩ mình đứng trên pháp luật. Example: Some rich people act like they’re above the law.

To do a runner

/tə duː ə ˈrʌn.ər/ (idiom): chuồn, bỏ trốn không trả tiền hay né tránh trách nhiệm. Example: He did a runner after eating at the restaurant.

It was a steal

/ɪt wəz ə stiːl/ (idiom): món hời, giá quá rẻ. Example: I got this jacket for $5 – it was a steal!

To get away with murder

/tə ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð ˈmɜː.dər/ (idiom): làm sai nhưng không bị phạt. Example: He always gets away with murder just because he’s the boss’s son.

It’s daylight robbery

/ɪts ˈdeɪ.laɪt ˈrɒb.ər.i/ (idiom): giá quá đắt, bị chặt chém. Example: £10 for a bottle of water? That’s daylight robbery!