TOPIC 25: DESCRIBE AN INTERESTING BUILDING

from time to time/frəm taɪm tuː taɪm/ (preposition)

thi thoảng🗣 I still talk to my childhood friends from time to time.

the essence of something/ði ˈesns əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (noun)

tinh túy của một thứ gì đó🗣 The essence of maintaining a relationship is not being too egoistic.

to spark one’s love for something/tu spɑːk wʌnz lʌv fɔː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (verb)

khơi nguồn tình yêu của ai đó cho một thứ gì đó🗣 Watching my mom cook sparked my love for culinary arts.

to say one’s goodbyes/tuː seɪ wʌnz ɡʊdˈbaɪz/ (verb)

nói lời từ biệt🗣 He came to the station too late to say his goodbyes to her.

watch people go by/wɒtʃ ˈpiːpl ɡəʊ baɪ/ (verb phrase)

ngắm dòng người qua lại🗣 I love sitting by the window at a café and watching people go by.

grand/ɡrænd/ (adj)

hoành tráng, tráng lệ🗣 The palace looked incredibly grand with its golden chandeliers and marble floors.

the interior/ði ɪnˈtɪəriə(r)/ (noun)

nội thất, bên trong🗣 The interior of the restaurant was cozy and warmly lit.

non-stop flow of something/nɒn stɒp fləʊ/ (noun phrase)

dòng chảy không ngừng của cái gì đó🗣 There was a non-stop flow of tourists entering the museum.

humble corner/ˈhʌmbl ˈkɔːnə(r)/ (noun phrase)

một góc khiêm tốn🗣 She opened a bookstore in a humble corner of the old town.

live on forever/lɪv ɒn fəˈrevə(r)/ (verb phrase)

sống mãi, trường tồn🗣 His music will live on forever in the hearts of fans.

leave a lasting impression on /liːv ə ˈlæstɪŋ ɪmˈpreʃən ɒn/ (verb)

để lại ấn tượng lâu dàiThe cathedral left a lasting impression on me.

Notre Dame Cathedral /ˈnɒtrə dæm kəˈθiːdrəl/ (noun)

Nhà thờ Đức BàNotre Dame Cathedral is a famous landmark in the city.

bustling /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ (adj.)

nhộn nhịpThe street was bustling with shoppers and tourists.

imposing /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (adj.)

hùng vĩThe cathedral has an imposing appearance.

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ (noun)

mặt tiềnThe facade of the cathedral is intricately decorated.

towering spires /ˈtaʊərɪŋ spaɪərz/ (noun)

ngọn tháp cao chót vótThe towering spires of the cathedral stand out against the Paris sky.

stained glass /steɪnd ɡlɑːs/ (noun)

kính màuThe stained glass in the cathedral creates vibrant beams of light.

a place of worship /ə pleɪs əv ˈwɜːʃɪp/ (noun)

một nơi thờ cúngThis cathedral is an important place of worship.

date back to /deɪt bæk tuː/ (verb)

có niên đại từThe cathedral dates back to the 12th century.

construction /kənˈstrʌkʃən/ (noun)

việc xây dựngThe construction of the cathedral took several centuries.

testament /ˈtestəmənt/ (noun)

minh chứngThe cathedral is a testament to medieval architectural skill.

reverence /ˈrevərəns/ (noun)

sự tôn kínhThe locals show great reverence when visiting the cathedral.

a sense of serenity and awe /ə sens əv səˈrenəti ənd ɔː/ (noun)

cảm giác thanh bình và kinh ngạcUpon entering the cathedral, I felt a sense of serenity and awe.

watch people go by /wɒtʃ ˈpiːpəl ɡəʊ baɪ/ (verb)

quan sát mọi người đi quaI love sitting in a café and watching people go by — it’s very relaxing.

grand /ɡrænd/ (adj.)

tráng lệ, hùng vĩThe palace was incredibly grand, with high ceilings and golden decorations.

the interior /ði ɪnˈtɪəriər/ (noun)

nội thất, bên trongThe interior of the cathedral is beautifully decorated with stained glass.

non-stop flow of something /nɒn stɒp fləʊ/ (noun)

dòng chảy không ngừng của cái gì đóThere was a non-stop flow of tourists entering the church.

humble corner /ˈhʌmbl ˈkɔːnər/ (noun)

góc nhỏ khiêm tốnI found a humble corner in the café where I could read peacefully.

live on forever /lɪv ɒn fəˈrevər/ (verb)

sống mãi, tồn tại mãi mãiHer music will live on forever in the hearts of her fans.

If my memory serves me right /ɪf maɪ ˈmeməri sɜːvz mi raɪt/ (expression)

nếu tôi nhớ không nhầmIf my memory serves me right, the cathedral was built in the 12th century.

handcrafted stonework /ˌhændˈkrɑːftɪd ˈstəʊnwɜːk/ (noun)

các chi tiết đá được chế tác thủ côngThe handcrafted stonework on the cathedral’s walls shows incredible craftsmanship.

soaring arch /ˈsɔːrɪŋ ɑːtʃ/ (noun)

vòm cong cao vútThe cathedral’s soaring arch draws your eyes upward the moment you enter.

biblical scene /ˈbɪblɪkəl siːn/ (noun)

cảnh trong Kinh ThánhThe stained glass windows depict biblical scenes in stunning detail.

awe-inspiring /ˈɔː ɪnˌspaɪərɪŋ/ (adj.)

gây choáng ngợp, đầy cảm hứngThe cathedral’s height and detail are truly awe-inspiring.

grandeur /ˈɡrændʒər/ (noun)

sự tráng lệ, vẻ hùng vĩVisitors are always amazed by the grandeur of the cathedral’s design.