unit 2: (phrase, patterns and collocations) (B)

(hang) in the balance

(1) The outcome of the game———— until the last minute

(1) if the future of

something hangs in the

balance, it is uncertain what

will happen to it - tương lai

của điều gì đó chưa được

quyết định, không chắc

chắn

(1) The outcome of the game———— until the last minute

strike a balance

(1) It’s important to———— between

spending and saving.

(1) To give appropriate

attention to two or more

different ideas, subjects,

etc. - cân bằng - find a middle ground, compromise

(1) It’s important to———— between

spending and saving.

upset the balance

(1) Introducing new predators to the

environment could—— of the

ecosystem.

(1) to cause a change in a

situation that makes it less

equal or stable - gây ra sự

kém cân bằng, ổn định -

disrupt, unbalance

(1) Introducing new predators to the

environment could—— of the

ecosystem.

alter the balance

(1) The new law could ——- of

power between the two parties.

(1) to change the existing

state of balance or

equilibrium - thay đổi trạng

thái cân bằng hoặc điểm

cân bằng hiện có

(1) The new law could ——- of

power between the two parties.

redress the balance

(1) The government is trying to ———— between rich and poor.

(1) To correct or improve a

situation that is unfair or

not equal - Sửa chữa hoặc

cải thiện một tình huống

không công bằng hoặc

không cân bằng - rectify,

equalize

(1) The government is trying to ———— between rich and poor.

balance between/of

(1) There is a delicate——-giving

freedom and maintaining control

(1) a situation in which

different elements are equal

or in the correct proportions

- cân bằng hoặc tỷ lệ bằng

nhau

(1) There is a delicate——-giving

freedom and maintaining control

on balance

(1)——-, I think we should cancel the

project.

(1) when all factors are

considered - khi tất cả các

yếu tố đã được cân nhắc -

overall, all things

considered

(1)——-, I think we should cancel the

project.

off balance

(1) The sudden movement threw her ———.

(1) In an unsteady or

unstable position - Ở trạng

thái không ổn định, mất

thăng bằng

(1) The sudden movement threw her ———.

off balance

(2) The question caught him ——-.

(2) Surprised or confused by

something unexpected - Bị

bất ngờ hoặc bối rối bởi

điều gì đó bất ngờ

(2) The question caught him ——-.

basis for

(1) The allegations have no———- truth.

(1) The underlying support

or foundation for an idea,

argument, or process - Nền

tảng hoặc cơ sở cho một ý

tưởng, lập luận hoặc quy

trình

1) The allegations have no———- truth.

on a daily/temporary/etc basis

(1) She visits her grandmother—————

(1) Used to describe how

often something happens or

how something is done -

Được sử dụng để mô tả tần

suất điều gì đó xảy ra hoặc

cách thức thực hiện điều gì

đó

(1) She visits her grandmother—————

on the basis of/that

(1) They were chosen ————- their

qualifications.

(1) The reason why

something is done or

happens - Lý do tại sao điều

gì đó được thực hiện hoặc

xảy ra - based on, due to

(1) They were chosen ————- their

qualifications.

on the basis of/that

(2) The decision was made ———

the project was no longer viable.

(2) Used to indicate that something is a fact or a

reason - Được sử dụng để

chỉ ra rằng điều gì đó là một

sự thật hoặc lý do

(2) The decision was made ———

the project was no longer viable.

express belief(s)

(1) She ———in the

importance of education.

(1) To state or show what

you believe in or what your

opinions are - Bày tỏ hoặc

thể hiện những gì bạn tin

tưởng - state beliefs, voice

beliefs

(1) She ———in the

importance of education.

belief in/that

(1) His ——— justice kept him going during

difficult times.

(1) Confidence that

something is true or real -

Niềm tin rằng điều gì đó là

thật hoặc đúng

(1) His ——— justice kept him going during

difficult times.

belief in/that

(2) There is a —— hard work leads to

success.

(2) An acceptance that a

statement is true or that

something exists - Sự chấp

nhận rằng một tuyên bố là

đúng hoặc điều gì đó tồn tại

2) There is a —— hard work leads to

success.

contrary to popular belief

(1) ———-, not all birds can fly.

(1) Opposite to what is

commonly believed - Trái

ngược với những gì mọi

người thường tin tưởng -

against common belief,

opposed to common opinion

(1) ———-, not all birds can fly.

beyond belief

(1) The destruction caused by the storm was——-.

(1) Too extreme, difficult, or

unbelievable to be true - không thể tin được -

unbelievable, incredible

(1) The destruction caused by the storm was——-.

in the belief that

(1) He acted ——— that he was doing

the right thing.

(1) With the conviction or

expectation that something

is true - Với niềm tin hoặc

mong đợi rằng điều gì đó là

đúng

(1) He acted ——— that he was doing

the right thing.

popular/widely-held/widespread belief

(1) It’s a———- that exercise is good for your health.

(1) A belief or opinion that is

shared by many people -

Niềm tin hoặc quan điểm

được nhiều người chia sẻ

(1) It’s a———- that exercise is good for your health.

firm/strong belief

(1) She has a ———- in the

importance of honesty.

(1) A belief that is strong

and not easily changed -

Một niềm tin mạnh mẽ và

không dễ bị thay đổi

(1) She has a ———- in the

importance of honesty.

growing belief

(1) There is a ——that climate

change is the biggest challenge of our time.

(1) A belief that is increasing

in strength or acceptance -

Một niềm tin đang ngày

càng mạnh mẽ hoặc được

chấp nhận nhiều hơn

(1) There is a ——that climate

change is the biggest challenge of our time.

pick sb’s brain(s)

(1) Can I——— about the best way

to organize this event?

(1) To ask someone who

knows a lot about a subject

for information or their

opinion - Hỏi ý kiến hoặc

thông tin từ ai đó có nhiều

kiến thức về một chủ đề - consult, seek advice

(1) Can I——— about the best way

to organize this event?

rack your brain(s)

(1) I’ve been——-, but I can’t

remember her name.

(1) To think very hard,

usually to try to remember

something or to solve a

problem - Cố gắng suy nghĩ

rất kỹ, thường để nhớ lại

điều gì đó hoặc giải quyết

vấn đề - think hard, ponder

(1) I’ve been——-, but I can’t

remember her name.

the brains behind

(1) She’s ——— our successful

marketing campaign.

(1) The person who is

responsible for thinking of

and organizing something -

Người chịu trách nhiệm suy

nghĩ và tổ chức điều gì đó

(1) She’s ——— our successful

marketing campaign.

brainless

(1) It was a ——— decision to leave the

keys in the car.

(1) Extremely stupid or

foolish - Vô cùng ngu ngốc

hoặc dại dột, “mất não”

(1) It was a ——— decision to leave the

keys in the car.

brainchild (of)

(1) The project was the brainchild of the

director.

(1) An idea or invention

which is considered to be a

particular person’s creation

- sản phẩm trí tuệ

brainstorm

(1) We need to ————ideas for the next

campaign.

(1) To have a discussion or

meeting with other people

at work to suggest a lot of

new ideas for possible

development - Thảo luận

hoặc họp với người khác để

đề xuất nhiều ý tưởng mới

cho sự phát triển

(1) We need to ————ideas for the next

campaign.

brainwave

(1) She had a ———and solved the

problem immediately.

(1) A sudden clever idea -

Một ý tưởng đột ngột, thông

minh

(1) She had a ———and solved the

problem immediately.

brainwave

(2) Scientists measured the ——-of the

participants during the meditation session.

(2) An electrical signal in the

brain - Sóng não

(2) Scientists measured the ——-of the

participants during the meditation session.

brainwash

(1) The government was accused of trying to ———-the public.

(1) to force somebody to

 accept your ideas or beliefs,

for example by repeating

the same thing many times -

tẩy não, nhồi sọ

(1) The government was accused of trying to ———-the public.