IELTS READING 29/9 (1)

terrain

Definition: The physical features of an area of land.
Pronunciation: /təˈreɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Example: The car is designed to handle rough terrain.
Synonyms: landscape, ground, landform
Collocations: mountain terrain, rugged terrain, desert terrain
Translation (Việt): Địa hình.

sloping

Definition: Inclined or slanted, not flat.
Pronunciation: /ˈsləʊ.pɪŋ/
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The house was built on sloping ground.
Synonyms: inclined, tilted, leaning
Collocations: sloping roof, sloping hill, sloping surface
Translation (Việt): Dốc, nghiêng.

predominance

Definition: The state of being greater in number, amount, or influence.
Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.nəns/
Part of speech: noun
Example: The predominance of smartphones has changed communication.
Synonyms: prevalence, dominance, superiority
Collocations: predominance of, cultural predominance, technological predominance
Translation (Việt): Sự chiếm ưu thế, vượt trội.

respiration

Definition: The act of breathing; the biological process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
Pronunciation: /ˌres.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Example: Exercise increases the rate of respiration.
Synonyms: breathing, inhalation, exhalation
Collocations: respiration rate, aerobic respiration, respiration process
Translation (Việt): Hô hấp.

cumbersome

Definition: Large, heavy, or difficult to carry or use.
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌm.bə.səm/
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The cumbersome equipment slowed down the rescue team.
Synonyms: unwieldy, awkward, bulky
Collocations: cumbersome process, cumbersome package, cumbersome system
Translation (Việt): Cồng kềnh, khó sử dụng.

steer

Definition: To control the direction of a vehicle or guide something.
Pronunciation: /stɪər/
Part of speech: verb
Example: He steered the boat into the harbor.
Synonyms: guide, direct, navigate
Collocations: steer a car, steer clear, steer toward
Translation (Việt): Lái, điều khiển.

troop

Definition: A group of soldiers; also a group of people or animals.
Pronunciation: /truːp/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Example: A troop of monkeys crossed the road.
Synonyms: soldiers, band, group
Collocations: troop of soldiers, troop movement, scout troop
Translation (Việt): Đoàn, đội; lính.

entail

Definition: To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part.
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈteɪl/
Part of speech: verb
Example: The job entails a lot of travel.
Synonyms: involve, require, necessitate
Collocations: entail costs, entail risks, entail responsibility
Translation (Việt): Bao gồm, kéo theo.

orient

Definition: To align or adjust according to a specific direction or situation.
Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.ri.ent/
Part of speech: verb
Example: The map helped them orient themselves in the city.
Synonyms: align, adjust, position
Collocations: orient toward, orient yourself, orient correctly
Translation (Việt): Định hướng, thích nghi.

compensate

Definition: To make up for something, often with money or effort.
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/
Part of speech: verb
Example: She was compensated for her injuries after the accident.
Synonyms: reimburse, repay, offset
Collocations: compensate for, compensate financially, compensate workers
Translation (Việt): Bồi thường, đền bù.

susceptible to

Definition: Easily influenced or harmed by something.
Pronunciation: /səˈsep.tə.bəl tuː/
Part of speech: adjective phrase
Example: Young children are more susceptible to colds.
Synonyms: vulnerable to, prone to, sensitive to
Collocations: susceptible to disease, susceptible to influence, susceptible to change
Translation (Việt): Dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi.

optimise

Definition: To make something as effective or functional as possible.
Pronunciation: /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/
Part of speech: verb
Example: The program was designed to optimise energy use.
Synonyms: improve, enhance, maximize
Collocations: optimise process, optimise resources, optimise performance
Translation (Việt): Tối ưu hóa.

optimal

Definition: The best or most favorable condition or result.
Pronunciation: /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The machine operates at optimal efficiency.
Synonyms: best, ideal, perfect
Collocations: optimal level, optimal condition, optimal use
Translation (Việt): Tối ưu, tốt nhất.

all-time high

Definition: The highest level ever reached.

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːl.taɪm ˈhaɪ/

Part of speech: noun phrase

Example: The stock market reached an all-time high.

Synonyms: record high, peak, maximum

Collocations: reach an all-time high, hit an all-time high, all-time high price

Translation (Việt): Mức cao nhất mọi thời đại.

versatile

Definition: Able to adapt or be used in many different ways.
Pronunciation: /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She is a versatile athlete, playing many sports well.
Synonyms: adaptable, flexible, resourceful
Collocations: versatile tool, versatile talent, versatile solution
Translation (Việt): Đa năng, linh hoạt.

deflect

Definition: To cause something to change direction or avoid.
Pronunciation: /dɪˈflekt/
Part of speech: verb
Example: The goalie deflected the ball away from the net.
Synonyms: divert, redirect, ward off
Collocations: deflect criticism, deflect attention, deflect impact
Translation (Việt): Chệch hướng, làm lệch.

administer

Definition: To manage or be responsible for running something; also to give medicine or treatment.
Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/
Part of speech: verb
Example: The nurse administered the medicine to the patient.
Synonyms: manage, oversee, dispense
Collocations: administer medicine, administer funds, administer justice
Translation (Việt): Quản lý; cấp, cho (thuốc).

alleviate

Definition: To make something less severe or painful.
Pronunciation: /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
Part of speech: verb
Example: The doctor prescribed medicine to alleviate the pain.
Synonyms: relieve, ease, lessen
Collocations: alleviate pain, alleviate suffering, alleviate stress
Translation (Việt): Làm giảm bớt, xoa dịu.

baffling

Definition: Impossible to understand; very confusing.
Pronunciation: /ˈbæf.lɪŋ/
Part of speech: adjective
Example: His sudden disappearance was baffling.
Synonyms: puzzling, confusing, perplexing
Collocations: baffling case, baffling question, baffling situation
Translation (Việt): Khó hiểu, gây bối rối.