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By turns (adv)

Lần lượt, luân phiên — Example: During the meeting, he was by turns charming and aggressive.

Tantrum (n)

Cơn ăn vạ, nổi giận vô cớ — Example: The toddler threw a tantrum in the middle of the supermarket because he couldn't get a toy.

Mala turns (phrase)

Bước ngoặt (ghi chú: có thể là maternal turns hoặc major turns tùy cách viết, nghĩa chung là chuyển biến lớn). — Nghĩa phổ biến: Thay đổi hướng đi lớn trong tình thế.

Unique intimacy (n)

Sự gắn bó/thân thiết đặc biệt — Example: Twins often share a unique intimacy that others find hard to understand.

Consistent guidance (n)

Sự định hướng/hướng dẫn nhất quán — Example: Children need consistent guidance from parents to build good habits.

Master of a craft (n)

Bậc thầy trong một lĩnh vực thủ công/kỹ năng — Example: He is a master of a craft, with over 30 years of woodworking experience.

Substance abuse (n)

Lạm dụng chất gây nghiện — Example: Prevention programs are essential to combat youth substance abuse.

Controversy (n)

Cuộc tranh cãi, tranh luận lớn — Example: The new policy sparked a huge controversy among employees.

Middle-class (adj)

Thuộc tầng lớp trung lưu — Example: Growing up in a middle-class family taught me the value of hard work.

Unique dynamic (n)

Động lực/đặc trưng tương tác độc đáo — Example: Every family has its own unique dynamic that shapes how members communicate.

Find one's feet (idiom)

Tự đứng vững trên đôi chân của mình — Example: It took me a few weeks at the new job to truly find my feet.

Turbulent mixture (n)

Hỗn hợp hỗn loạn — Example: Her mind was filled with a turbulent mixture of excitement and fear.

Neuroticism (n)

Tính hay lo âu, nhạy cảm cảm xúc tiêu cực — Example: High levels of neuroticism can make people more prone to stress and anxiety.

Verbal taunting (n)

Lời nói chế giễu, lăng mạ — Example: Verbal taunting can cause severe psychological damage to victims of bullying.

Throw light on (idiom)

Làm sáng tỏ vấn đề — Example: Recent research has thrown new light on how the brain processes language.

As time went by (phrasal)

Theo thời gian — Example: As time went by, they realized they had a lot in common.

Delinquency (n)

Hành vi phạm pháp (thường ở giới trẻ) — Example: Lack of parental supervision can sometimes lead to juvenile delinquency.

Undue pressure (n)

Áp lực quá mức cần thiết — Example: Parents should avoid putting undue pressure on children regarding grades.

Meet sb half way (idiom)

Nhượng bộ ai đó ở mức trung gian — Example: If we want to close the deal, we need to meet the client half way on the price.

Dysfunctional (adj)

Bất ổn, kém chức năng, lệch lạc — Example: Growing up in a dysfunctional family can deeply affect a person's relationships later in life.

Get away with murder (idiom)

Làm điều sai trái mà không bị phạt — Example: He treats his team badly, but because he brings in revenue, he gets away with murder.

Walk away (phrasal v)

Bỏ đi — Example: Sometimes it is better to walk away from a toxic argument than to keep fighting.

Stick up for (phrasal v)

Bênh vực, bảo vệ — Example: You always have to stick up for your friends when they are treated unfairly.

Cast a shadow (idiom)

Gây ảnh hưởng tiêu cực/làm lu mờ — Example: The scandal cast a shadow over the company's anniversary celebration.

Distraught (adj)

Kiệt quệ tinh thần, vô cùng hoảng loạn/đau buồn — Example: She was distraught when she realized her dog had run away.

Birthright (n)

Quyền thừa kế bẩm sinh — Example: Freedom of speech is the birthright of every citizen.

Sublime (adj)

Tuyệt diệu, siêu việt, hùng vĩ — Example: The sunset over the mountains was a sublime sight.

Dual (adj)

Kép, đôi, hai mặt — Example: She holds a dual role as both a teacher and a department manager.

Squeeze sb out (phrasal v)

Gạt ai ra khỏi vị trí/tổ chức — Example: Older employees felt they were being squeezed out by the younger tech-savvy staff.

Boundary-setting (n)

Việc thiết lập ranh giới/giới hạn — Example: Healthy relationships require clear boundary-setting from both sides.

Idyllic (adj)

Bình yên, như chốn thần tiên — Example: They live in an idyllic country cottage surrounded by green fields.

Pushy (adj)

Hách dịch, hối thúc, xấc xược/quá tham vọng cho con cái — Example: A pushy parent can sometimes destroy a child's passion for sports.

Mediators (n)

Người hòa giải, trung gian — Example: The government called in international mediators to help resolve the conflict.

Bayliss (n)

Tên riêng (hoặc từ chuyên ngành trong ngữ cảnh tài liệu sinh học/y khoa).

Equality & Reciprocity (n)

Sự bình đẳng và có qua có lại — Example: A healthy partnership is built on equality and reciprocity.

World (n)

Thế giới, giới hạn lĩnh vực — Example: The world of fashion is fast-paced and constantly changing.

Mess sb about (phrasal v)

Làm phiền, đối xử tệ/lật lọng với ai — Example: Stop messing me about and tell me whether you're coming to the party or not.

Rebellious (adj)

Nổi loạn — Example: Teenagers often go through a rebellious phase as they search for their own identity.

Rivalry (n)

Sự ganh đua, cạnh tranh — Example: There is a fierce sibling rivalry between the two brothers.

Syndrome (n)

Hội chứng — Example: Imposter syndrome makes people doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud.

Indelible mark on (n)

Dấu ấn không thể phai mờ — Example: The tragic event left an indelible mark on the community.

Repository of memory (n)

Kho chứa ký ức — Example: Older generations often act as a living repository of family history.

Occupy a position of (phrasal v)

Giữ một vị trí/chức vụ gì — Example: She currently occupies a position of leadership within the marketing department.

In the heat of the moment (idiom)

Trong lúc nóng giận/bốc đồng — Example: I said some hurtful things in the heat of the moment that I instantly regretted.

Gain momentum (phrasal v)

Lấy đà, phát triển nhanh hơn — Example: The green energy initiative is finally starting to gain momentum.

Drift apart (phrasal v)

Dần xa cách nhau — Example: Old friends often drift apart after going to different universities.

Openness (n)

Tính cởi mở, phóng khoáng — Example: Openness to experience is an important personality trait for creative fields.

Definitive (adj)

Tính quyết định, dứt khoát, hoàn chỉnh nhất — Example: This dictionary is considered the definitive source for English idioms.

Psychological manipulation (n)

Thao túng tâm lý — Example: Recognizing signs of psychological manipulation is crucial for protecting your mental health.

Descriptive (adj)

Mang tính miêu tả — Example: The author used rich and descriptive language to paint a vivid picture of the setting.

Reiterate (v)

Nhấn mạnh lại, nhắc lại — Example: Let me reiterate that safety is our top priority.

Offspring (n)

Con cái, thế hệ con cháu — Example: Animal parents will fiercely protect their offspring from predators.

Instil (v)

Thấm nhuần, truyền thụ dần dần — Example: Parents try to instil a strong sense of responsibility in their children.

Peacemaker (n)

Người hòa giải, sứ giả hòa bình — Example: In every group of friends, there is always one person who acts as the peacemaker.

Take an instant (v)

Thích ngay từ cái nhìn đầu tiên — Example: I took an instant liking to him when we met at the workshop.

Turn one's back on (phrasal v)

Quay lưng, bỏ rơi ai/cái gì — Example: He couldn't turn his back on his friends when they needed help.

Birth order (n)

Thứ tự sinh (trong gia đình) — Example: Some psychologists believe that birth order can significantly influence personality traits.

Be fledgling (adj)

Non trẻ, mới chớm nở — Example: The government offered grants to help fledgling tech startups.

Conflict-ridden (adj)

Đầy rẫy xung đột — Example: Growing up in a conflict-ridden environment left him emotionally exhausted.

Shrug off (phrasal v)

Phớt lờ, coi nhẹ — Example: He managed to shrug off the criticism and focus on his performance.

Highly-regarded (adj)

Được đánh giá cao, có uy tín — Example: She is a highly-regarded surgeon in her hospital.

Hold sb back (phrasal v)

Kìm hãm ai đó — Example: Don't let self-doubt hold you back from pursuing your dreams.

Estranged (adj)

Ghẻ lạnh, ly thân, xa cách (gia đình/vợ chồng) — Example: He has been estranged from his family for over a decade.

Emotional regulation (n)

Khả năng điều tiết cảm xúc — Example: Learning emotional regulation helps children handle frustration better.

Store sth up (phrasal v)

Dồn nén, tích tụ thứ gì — Example: Keeping your complaints to yourself will only store up trouble for the future.

Slap label (phrasal v)

Dán nhãn (áp đặt định kiến) — Example: We shouldn't slap labels on people based on a single mistake.

Go through a bad/sticky patch (idiom)

Trải qua giai đoạn khó khăn — Example: Every business goes through a sticky patch during economic downturns.

Put a strain on (phrasal v)

Gây áp lực, làm căng thẳng — Example: Financial problems can put a huge strain on a marriage.

Come to fruition (idiom)

Đơm hoa kết trái, thành hiện thực — Example: Years of hard work finally came to fruition when the product launched successfully.

Drive a wedge (idiom)

Gây rạn nứt — Example: Gossip can easily drive a wedge between close friends.

Potent (adj)

Mạnh mẽ, có hiệu lực cao (thuốc/ảnh hưởng) — Example: Advertising is a potent tool for shaping consumer behavior.

Go unnoticed (phrasal v)

Qua mặt, không bị chú ý/phát hiện — Example: Hard work like yours will never go unnoticed by the board of directors.

Spoilt (adj)

Hư hỏng (do được nuông chiều quá mức) — Example: He acts like a spoilt child whenever things don't go his way.

Extroversion (n)

Tính hướng ngoại — Example: Sales positions often require a high level of extroversion.

Genetic material (n)

Vật liệu di truyền — Example: Parents pass down their genetic material to their offspring.

Up against a brick wall (idiom)

Gặp đường cùng, bế tắc hoàn toàn — Example: We feel like we're up against a brick wall trying to solve this technical glitch.

Sheltered (adj)

Được bảo bọc quá kỹ — Example: Having lived such a sheltered life, she found college quite overwhelming.

The saying goes (phrase)

Người ta vẫn thường nói rằng — Example: As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.

Dethroned (v)

Bị phế truất, mất ngôi vị — Example: The champion was dethroned in a stunning upset during the final match.

Label as (v)

Gắn mác cho ai/cái gì — Example: We shouldn't label someone as a failure just because of one mistake.

Rebel (n/v)

Kẻ nổi loạn / Chống đối — Example: He has always been a bit of a rebel, refusing to follow corporate dress codes.

Starve of (v)

Thiếu thốn trầm trọng — Example: Children can become starved of affection if parents are always busy.

Put on a pedestal (idiom)

Tôn sùng ai đó quá mức — Example: It is dangerous to put anyone on a pedestal because everyone has flaws.

Metamorphose (v)

Biến hóa, biến thái — Example: The small startup metamorphosed into a major tech corporation over ten years.

Pillow fight (n)

Trận chiến gối (đánh gối qua lại) — Example: The kids had a fun pillow fight before going to sleep.

Early role model (n)

Hình mẫu lý tưởng từ thuở nhỏ — Example: My father was my earliest role model in terms of work ethic.

Leverage (n/v)

Đòn bẩy, tận dụng thế mạnh — Example: We can leverage our social media presence to boost sales.

Eclipse (v/n)

Làm lu mờ, nguyệt thực/nhật thực — Example: Her brilliant performance completely eclipsed everyone else on stage.

Cover big bases of (phrasal v)

Bao quát các phần quan trọng — Example: The meeting covered big bases of our marketing strategy for next quarter.

Assess (v)

Đánh giá — Example: Teachers use tests to assess students' understanding of the material.

Serve as (phrasal v)

Đóng vai trò là, dùng như là — Example: This old warehouse will serve as a temporary storage facility.

Finish with sb (phrasal v)

Chấm dứt mối quan hệ với ai — Example: She decided to finish with him because they had completely different life goals.

Agreeableness (n)

Tính hòa đồng, dễ chịu — Example: Agreeableness helps build strong, positive relationships in the workplace.

Purely quantitative work (n)

Công việc thuần túy định lượng — Example: Market research often requires a balance of qualitative and purely quantitative work.

Hedonistic (adj)

Theo chủ nghĩa khoái lạc — Example: They spent their vacation living a hedonistic lifestyle on a luxury yacht.

Fail (v)

Thất bại, hỏng — Example: Don't be afraid to fail, because failure is the stepping stone to success.

Make a point of (phrasal v)

Cố gắng/chú trọng làm gì — Example: I make a point of checking my emails before leaving the office.

Adopt a carefree approach (phrasal v)

Lối sống vô tư, không lo âu — Example: Traveling solo taught her to adopt a more carefree approach to unexpected problems.

By virtue of (phrasal prep)

Nhờ vào, bởi vì — Example: He got the position by virtue of his extensive experience.

Naughty (adj)

Nghịch ngợm, hư hỏng (thường dùng cho trẻ con) — Example: The puppy was being naughty and chewed up my favorite shoes.