Holiday and Tourism

Embark on a journey/adventure

Bắt đầu hành trình/chuyến phiêu lưu 🚢🚆

Eg:To learn a new language is to embark on an adventure of the mind.

The family embarked on an unforgettable adventure in the mountains

They embarked on a journey across Southeast Asia with nothing but backpacks..

Receptionist

Lễ tân

Eg:A skilled receptionist can manage phone calls, schedule appointments, and assist visitors efficiently.

Our hotel receptionist is fluent in three languages, making international guests feel comfortable.

The receptionist greeted us warmly and directed us to the meeting room.

High-resolution image/photo/video/display/camera

Hình ảnh/video/màn hình/camera phân giải cao

Eg:Modern smartphones are equipped with high-resolution cameras for professional-quality photos.

The satellite captured high-resolution images of the flood-affected areas.

Recreational activities

Các hoạt động giải trí

Eg:The resort offers various recreational activities, including kayaking and beach volleyball.

Digital recreational activities, such as gaming or watching movies, dominate modern lifestyles

Hiking has become one of the most popular recreational activities among young people

Fasten the rope

Buộc chặt sợi dây thừng🧗‍♀🪢

Eg:Workers fastened the rope to lift heavy materials to the upper floor.

The fisherman fastened the rope to the boat before docking

She fastened the rope around the plants to protect them from the storm

Anchor point

Điểm neo/tựa🪨⚓

Eg:Engineers identified a strong anchor point to support the bridge cables.

A weak anchor point can put the whole team at risk

The climber checked the anchor point before trusting his weight to the rope.

Suspension bridge

Cầu treo bằng các dây cáp lớn (cables),toàn bộ mặt cầu được giữ lên nhờ lực căng của cáp

Eg:A suspension bridge may look graceful, but it is the strength of its bridge cables that determines whether it stands or falls

Suspension bridges can span very long distances across deep valleys or wide rivers..

Wanderer

Kẻ lữ hành,phiêu bạt,lang thang

Eg:She wasn’t lost; she was simply a wanderer who followed the sound of her own heartbeat.

The wanderer crossed the desert with nothing but a map of hopes and a pocket full of stubborn dreams.

He lived like a wanderer, drifting from city to city without ever settling down.

Be struck by

Bị ấn tượng mạnh bởi

Eg:She was struck by how polite and respectful Vietnamese students were.

Travelers are usually struck by the vibrant street life in Hanoi.

Visitors are often struck by the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay.

Proud splendor

Vẻ tráng lệ đầy kiêu hãnh

Eg:The national museum displays Vietnam’s cultural heritage in proud splendor.

The cathedral rises in proud splendor above the old town, a reminder of centuries of history

Ha Long Bay reveals its proud splendor at sunrise, when the light touches the limestone cliffs.

Holdaymaker=vacationer

Người đang đi nghỉ dưỡng

Eg:The island depends heavily on spending by holidaymakers.

The city is crowded with holidaymakers from all over Europe.

Holidaymakers flocked to the beach as temperatures hit 35°C.

Sand dune

🌾đồi/cồn cát

Eg:.

Dhow

Thuyền buồm thân dài,hẹp, có ½ cột buồm,dùng nhiều ở Ả Rập,Đông Phi và Nam Á.

Eg:The museum displayed a century-old dhow with its original wooden frame.

Dhows were essential for long-distance trade along the East African coast

The dhow’s triangular sail caught the wind and sent the boat gliding across the water

Desert oasis

Ốc đảo sa mạc🌴✨

Eg:For exhausted travellers, a desert oasis represents both survival and hope

Desert oases played a crucial role in the development of early civilizations

After days of travel, the desert oasis felt like a miracle

Cruise(v)

(of a ship/person) di chuyển thong thả,lướt đi chậm rãi quanh khu vực nào đó để thư giãn,du ngoạn

Eg:After months of stress, she spent a weekend cruising around the coastal islands with her friends.

The boat cruised slowly along the river as tourists took photos of the sunset.

Concierge business

loại hình kinh doanh dịch vụ hỗ trợ cá nhân(tổ chức lịch hẹn,mua sắm,đặt bàn/vé,lên kế hoạch sự kiện,xử lý việc gia đình, du lịch…) cho người bận rộn/muốn tối ưu cuộc sống.

She built her concierge business around helping busy parents manage the chaos of everyday life—from school pickups to holiday planning.

During Christmas, concierge businesses are swamped with requests—from gift hunting to organising surprise proposals

Wear/apply suncream

Bôi/thoa kem chống nắng

Eg:Wearing suncream isn’t about beauty, it’s about respecting your skin.

People often forget to wear suncream on cloudy days

Wearing suncream regularly can help prevent skin damage

Get around city/town

đi lại khắp thành phố/thị trấn🗺

Eg:Tourists can get around the old town on foot.

What’s the best way to get around Hanoi?

My grandparents don’t get around much these days

Majestic mountain/palace/beauty

Núi non/cung điện/vẻ đẹp hùng vĩ,tráng lệ🌄

Her majestic beauty comes from her posture, voice, and inner strength

Tourists are always impressed by the majestic palace and its grand halls

The majestic palace reflects the wealth and power of the old dynasty

Aesthetic appeal/sense/value/style/experience/pleasure/design

Sức hút/gu/giá trị/phong cách/trải nghiệm/khoái cảm/thiết kế thẩm mĩ

Eg:The app combines aesthetic design with user-friendly features

The film brings both emotional and aesthetic pleasure.

He finds aesthetic pleasure in simple daily routines.

Luxuriate in nostalgia/warmth/comfort

Thả mình tận hưởng sự hoài niệm/ấm áp/thoải mái

Sometimes, he allowed himself to luxuriate in nostalgia.

The cat seemed to luxuriate in the attention it received.

He lay on the grass, luxuriating in the warmth of the afternoon sun

Was due to depart

Dự kiến sắp khởi hành,xuất phát,rời đi=about to leave

Eg:The delivery truck was due to depart before noon

Our flight was due to depart in 20 minutes, but the gate was still closed.

The porter was due to depart at sunrise, so everyone rushed to make a decision

Mountain/hotel/local porter

Người khuân vác trên núi/khách sạn/địa phương#Loader:bốc hàng(công nghiệp)

Eg:Mountain porters play a vital role in Himalayan expeditions

The hotel porter greeted guests with a warm smile and quick hands.

The expedition couldn’t move forward without the porters

Keen runner

🏃‍♂🌄người rất đam mê chạy bộ

Eg:My father has been a keen runner for many years. Every morning, he goes running with his friends and often meets foreigners at West Lake.

A keen runner doesn’t chase medals, only a better version of themselves.

In big cities, keen runners often gather at parks early in the morning.

Steep hill/road/climb

Dốc/đường/leo núi cao đứng 🧗

Every steep climb teaches you how strong your legs really are

She struggled to walk up the steep hill.

The road to the village is steep and narrow

Jet off

✈bay đi chơi,nghỉ,công tác bằng máy bay

Eg:The CEO jetted off to New York for a meeting.

Sometimes I dream of jetting off somewhere warm.

Baggage carousel

băng chuyền tròn tự động dùng để vận chuyển hành lý cho hành khách nhận tại sân bay.

Long waits at baggage carousels negatively affect passenger satisfaction.

We waited at the baggage carousel for nearly 40 minutes

She stood by the carousel, scanning every suitcase anxiously.

Airport/arrive/departure terminal

Nhà ga sân bay/đến/đi#Platform:sân ga tàu hỏa

Eg:Modern airport terminals are designed to improve passenger flow and comfort.

He met his parents at the arrivals terminal

The airport has two terminals, one for domestic flights and one for international flights

Replenish a water bottle

Đổ đầy nước=Refill=top up:thông dụng

Users tend to replenish their bottles rather than replace them, highlighting the importance of regular cleaning.

The habit of replenishing reusable water bottles without proper hygiene increases the risk of contamination.

Repeatedly replenishing a water bottle without cleaning it can lead to bacterial growth

Pluck someone from the sea

🌊Vớt ai đó lên khỏi biển

Eg:Survival depended on how quickly people could be plucked from the sea

Many victims died of hypothermia before rescuers could pluck them from the sea

Rescue helicopters plucked survivors from the sea just minutes before they lost consciousness.

Lifeboat

Xuồng cứu sinh#life jacket:áo phao cá nhân

Eg:Without access to a lifeboat, survival in freezing water was nearly impossible

Children and the elderly were placed in the lifeboats first

Passengers rushed toward the lifeboats as the ship began to sink

Roll over and sink

⚓lật úp và chìm(thuyền/tàu/phà)=>Scramble overboard:vội vã, hoảng loạn trèo/nhảy ra ngoài boong tàu

Eg:During the storm, the ship rolled over and sank in the middle of the sea

The fishing boat rolled over and sank after being hit by huge wave

Many passengers tried to escape, but only a few scrambled overboard in time

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Blast(n)

💥trải nghiệm cực vui,đã và ghiền

Teaching those kids is a blast.

The workshop was a blast, not boring at all.

It was a blast hanging out with old friends.

Give someone a lift/ride

Chở ai đó đi nhờ#Hitch a ride:đi nhờ người lạ

Parents worry that teenagers might get a lift from strangers, which could put them at risk.

She refused to accept a lift from a stranger for safety reasons.

Getting a lift from a trusted adult is safer than walking alone at night.