English Round 19

regard

In regard to his health, the doctor advised him to rest more and avoid stressful activities.

về

even though

She continued working late into the night, even though she was already exhausted from the day’s tasks.

mặc dù (nhấn mạnh sự tương phản)

on the other side of

The children waved happily to their friends on the other side of the river, where the playground was located.

ở phía bên kia

a sign of + illness/problem

Persistent coughing can be a sign of illness, especially when it lasts for several weeks without improvement.

dấu hiệu của

judging by + noun

Judging by his confident tone, the manager seemed certain that the project would succeed despite the challenges.

xét theo, dựa vào

reflect off

The sunlight reflected off the glass building, creating dazzling patterns on the pavement below.

phản chiếu từ / phản chiếu lên (bề mặt)

even more + adjective

The new design was even more impressive than the original, combining elegance with practical functionality.

còn hơn nữa / càng hơn

jump in

When the discussion became heated, she decided to jump in and share her perspective to balance the debate.

tham gia ngay, bắt tay vào làm mà không chần chừ

accept an opportunity

He chose to accept an opportunity abroad, knowing it would broaden his career prospects and personal growth.

chấp nhận / nắm lấy cơ hội

ask for help

Feeling overwhelmed by the workload, she finally asked for help from her colleagues to meet the deadline.

cầu xin sự giúp đỡ

as a last resort

They used the emergency funds as a last resort, since all other financial options had already been exhausted.

như biện pháp cuối cùng / như lựa chọn cuối cùng

slowing down

Traffic was slowing down near the construction site, and drivers grew impatient as the minutes passed.

làm chậm lại

snapped off

The branch snapped off during the storm, crashing onto the roof and startling everyone inside the house.

gãy rời / bật ra (đột ngột)

suffering from

She has been suffering from severe migraines, which often prevent her from concentrating on her studies.

chịu đựng, mắc phải (thường bệnh hoặc vấn đề tiêu cực)

risk of + V-ing

Without proper safety equipment, workers face a serious risk of falling when repairing tall buildings.

nguy cơ của việc gì đó

regular exercise

Doctors recommend regular exercise, as it strengthens the heart and improves overall physical and mental health.

tập thể dục thường xuyên

turn to

In times of crisis, many people turn to their families for emotional support and guidance.

tìm đến, dùng đến (cụm động từ)

escape from

The novel tells the story of prisoners who tried to escape from a heavily guarded fortress.

thoát khỏi

judging by

Judging by the crowd’s excitement, the concert was expected to be one of the year’s biggest events.

dựa vào, căn cứ vào

bring back

The old photographs brought back memories of childhood, reminding her of carefree days spent with friends.

mang về, đưa về

step back

He decided to step back from the argument, realizing that continuing would only escalate the conflict.

lùi lại

stand out

Her bright red dress made her stand out in the crowd, drawing everyone’s attention instantly.

nổi bật, dễ nhìn thấy

stay up

They stayed up late to finish the project, even though they had an early meeting the next morning.

thức, không ngủ

fall on st

The spotlight fell on the actor as he delivered his emotional monologue on stage.

chiếu vào, rơi vào

give orders

The commander gave orders to his troops, ensuring that the mission was carried out with precision.

ra lệnh

capsule wardrobe

She built a capsule wardrobe, choosing versatile pieces that could be mixed and matched for any occasion.

tủ quần áo tối giản

cookie-cutter

The houses in the new neighborhood looked cookie-cutter, lacking individuality and creative design.

rập khuôn / đại trà / giống nhau, thiếu sáng tạo

sneak into

The kids tried to sneak into the cinema without tickets, but the guard quickly noticed them.

lén lút đi vào một nơi nào đó (thường là không để bị phát hiện)

in a +

She explained the complex theory in a simple, clear way, making it easy for everyone to understand.

adv

lit up

The city lit up with fireworks during the festival, filling the night sky with vibrant colors.

chiếu sáng, làm rực rỡ