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(phrasal verb) /pɒp ʌp/ - EN: To appear or happen suddenly or unexpectedly. - VI: Xuất hiện bất ngờ, đột ngột hiện ra. - Example: I was sitting nervously at my seat when he suddenly popped up.

Ambiguous phase

(noun phrase) /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs feɪz/ - EN: A period of time that is unclear, uncertain, or confusing. - VI: Giai đoạn mông lung, mơ hồ (không rõ tương lai). - Example: Tri accompanied me through the most ambiguous phase in my life.

Retake

(verb) /ˌriːˈteɪk/ - EN: To take an exam again because you did not pass it the first time. - VI: Thi lại. - Example: He had to retake his math exam in the summer to pass the course.

Coursework

(noun) /ˈkɔːs.wɜːk/ - EN: Work done by a student during their studies that forms part of their final grade. - VI: Điểm thành phần / Bài tập trong khóa học. - Example: Our final grade depends on both the examination and our coursework.

Job security

(noun phrase) /dʒɒb sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/ - EN: A feeling of being safe and free from worry because your job is permanent. - VI: Sự đảm bảo/ổn định công việc. - Example: Government jobs usually offer higher job security than private companies.

Empathetic

(adjective) /ˌem.pəˈθet.ɪk/ - EN: Having the ability to imagine how someone else feels and understand them deeply. - VI: Biết đồng cảm, thấu hiểu. - Example: She is incredibly empathetic, which allows her to connect with people on a deeper level.

Quick-tempered

(adjective) /ˌkwɪkˈtem.pəd/ - EN: Becoming angry very easily. - VI: Nóng tính, dễ nổi giận. - Example: He can be quite quick-tempered, especially when he is under a lot of pressure at work.

Easy-going

(adjective) /ˌeɪ.ziˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ - EN: Relaxed and not easily upset or worried by minor problems. - VI: Vô tư, thoải mái, dễ tính. - Example: I've always been fairly easy-going, so I don't usually worry too much about small mistakes.

Overbearing

(adjective) /ˌəʊ.vəˈbeə.rɪŋ/ - EN: Too confident and powerful, trying to control other people. - VI: Hách dịch, độc đoán, hay áp đặt. - Example: My boss is rather overbearing and tends to micromanage every detail.

Conscientious

(adjective) /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ - EN: Putting a lot of effort into your work; careful and responsible. - VI: Tận tâm, chu đáo, có trách nhiệm cao. - Example: She's highly conscientious and never misses a deadline.

Springs to mind

(idiom) /sprɪŋz tuː maɪnd/ - EN: To come quickly into your thoughts. - VI: Ngay lập tức hiện ra trong tâm trí. - Example: Whenever talking about old friends, the first person that springs to my mind is Tri.

Cross paths

(idiom) /krɒs pɑːðz/ - EN: To meet someone, especially by chance. - VI: Gặp nhau, chạm mặt nhau, giao nhau. - Example: I still remember the first time we crossed paths on the first day of school.

Strike up a conversation

(collocation) /straɪk ʌp ə ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ - EN: To start a conversation with someone you do not know well. - VI: Bắt chuyện, chủ động làm quen. - Example: He walked towards me and tried to strike up a conversation.

Easy on the eyes

(idiom) /ˈiː.zi ɒn ðə aɪz/ - EN: Attractive or pleasant to look at. - VI: Dễ nhìn, ưa nhìn, thiện cảm. - Example: Although he is not considered handsome, his looks are bright and easy on the eyes.

Carry a cheerful energy

(collocation) /ˈkæri ə ˈtʃɪə.fəl ˈen.ə.dʒi/ - EN: To exude or bring a positive, happy vibe wherever you go. - VI: Mang theo năng lượng tích cực, vui vẻ. - Example: He is always carrying a cheerful energy, which makes everyone comfortable.

Bury oneself in

(idiom) /ˈberi wʌnˈself ɪn/ - EN: To give all your attention to something, especially study or work. - VI: Vùi đầu vào (học tập, sách vở, công việc). - Example: I buried myself in piles of English materials to prepare for the exam.

Secure a place at

(collocation) /sɪˈkjʊər ə pleɪs æt/ - EN: To successfully win a position or admission at a school or university. - VI: Giành được một suất học/đỗ vào trường nào đó. - Example: I worked hard to secure a place at my dream specialized high school.

Challenging adversities

(noun phrase) /ˈtxl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ ədˈvɜː.sə.tiz/ - EN: Difficult conditions or situations that test your strength. - VI: Những nghịch cảnh đầy thử thách, khó khăn lớn. - Example: He helped me overcome countless challenging adversities during the exam season.

Self-doubt

(noun) /ˌselfˈdaʊt/ - EN: A feeling of having lack of confidence in yourself and your abilities. - VI: Sự hoài nghi bản thân, tự ti. - Example: Fighting through self-doubt is the hardest part of any competition.

Ultimate pillar of support

(noun phrase) /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət ˈpɪl.ər ɒv səˈpɔːt/ - EN: The most reliable and strongest person who helps you through tough times. - VI: Chỗ dựa tinh thần vững chắc nhất/trụ cột lớn nhất. - Example: In addition to my family, Tri became my ultimate pillar of support.

Companionship

(noun) /kəmˈpæn.jən.ʃɪp/ - EN: The enjoyment of spending time with someone as a friend. - VI: Sự đồng hành, tình bạn gắn bó. - Example: Thanks to his companionship, that grueling exam season became much more bearable.

Beyond reach

(idiom) /bɪˈjɒnd riːtʃ/ - EN: Impossible to attain or achieve. - VI: Ngoài tầm với, không thể đạt được. - Example: He made me realize that no goal is beyond reach if you work hard.

Perseverance

(noun) /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/ - EN: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties. - VI: Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ. - Example: To succeed in the IELTS exam, perseverance is absolutely necessary.

Multi-dimensional mindset

(noun phrase) /ˈmʌl.ti-daɪˈmen.ʃən.əl ˈmaɪnd.set/ - EN: A way of thinking that looks at things from many different perspectives. - VI: Tư duy đa chiều. - Example: A multi-dimensional mindset helps us solve complex academic problems.

Keep oneself driven

(collocation) /kiːp wʌnˈself ˈdrɪv.ən/ - EN: To maintain high motivation and focus on achieving a goal. - VI: Giữ cho bản thân luôn có động lực/quyết tâm tiến về phía trước. - Example: Discipline is what keeps ourselves driven when motivation fades.

Well-read nature

(noun phrase) /ˌwelˈred ˈneɪ.tʃər/ - EN: The characteristic of having read many books and containing broad knowledge. - VI: Bản chất uyên bác, đặc tính đọc nhiều hiểu rộng. - Example: I deeply admire his well-read nature and his knowledge of history.

Sharp-minded

(adjective) /ʃɑːp-ˈmaɪn.dɪd/ - EN: Having a quick, intelligent, and perceptive mind. - VI: Sắc sảo, thông minh, nhanh nhạy. - Example: He is not only kind but also incredibly sharp-minded towards life.

Humanities

(noun) /hjuːˈmæn.ə.tiz/ - EN: Subjects such as history, literature, or languages in contrast to scientific subjects. - VI: Ngành nhân văn / Khoa học xã hội. - Example: She decided to study humanities at university because she loves literature and history.

Tuition fees

(noun phrase) /tʃuːˈɪʃ.ən fiːz/ - EN: The amount of money that you pay to a university for your education. - VI: Học phí. - Example: Many students have to take out loans to cover their university tuition fees.

Seminars

(noun) /ˈsem.ɪ.nɑːz/ - EN: Classes at a college or university in which the teacher and a small group of students discuss a topic. - VI: Buổi thảo luận nhóm / Chuyên đề. - Example: We have two lectures and one seminar every week for this module.

Self-centred

(adjective) /ˌselfˈsen.təd/ - EN: Only thinking about yourself and your own needs; selfish. - VI: Ích kỷ, coi mình là trung tâm. - Example: He comes across as quite self-centred, as he rarely listens to other people's opinions.

Down-to-earth

(adjective) /ˌdaʊn.tuːˈɜːθ/ - EN: Practical, realistic, and humble; not trying to impress others. - VI: Thực tế, bình dị, khiêm tốn. - Example: I admire people who are down-to-earth and don't try to show off.

Assertive

(adjective) /əˈsɜː.tɪv/ - EN: Expressing opinions or desires strongly and confidently without being aggressive. - VI: Quả quyết, kiên định (nhưng chừng mực). - Example: In discussions, it's important to be assertive without being aggressive.

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