IELTS Topic: Animals/Pets

loyal animals

(np) động vật trung thành

Ex: Dogs are often considered ~ because they form strong bonds with their owners and protect them fiercely.

lift your spirits up

(vp) improve one's mood or make someone feel happier. (nâng cao tinh thần)

Ex: Listening to uplifting music can help lift your spirits up after a long day.

domesticated animals

(np) động vật thuần hoá
Ex: ~ like dogs and cats have been companions to humans for thousands of years.

wildlife conservation

(np) bảo tồn động vật hoang dã

Ex: ~ efforts are essential to preserve the planet's ecosystems.

endangered species

(np) loài bị đe doạ

Ex: Efforts to protect ~ are crucial for maintaining biodiversity.

habitat destruction

(np) phá hủy môi trường sống

Ex: ~ poses a significant threat to many animal species around the world.

companionable

(adj) /kəm'pænjənəb/ friendly and sociable; suitable for companionship. (thân thiện và dễ gần)

Ex: The ~ nature of her cat made it a perfect pet for her lonely evenings.

canine

/’kei.nain/

(adj) of or relating to dogs

(n) a dog (formal)

Ex: The ~ sense of smell is far superior to that of humans, making dogs excellent trackers.

curb loneliness

(vp) giảm cảm giác cô đơn

Ex: Joining a community group can help ~ by providing opportunities to meet new people and make friends.

feline

/’fi:.laɪn/ (adj) of or related to cats. (thuộc về họ mèo)

Ex: The ~ agility of cats allows them to jump great distances effortlessly.

black sheep

(idm) A person who is different from or considered an outsider in a group, often because of their behavior or beliefs. (Kẻ dị biệt)

Ex: In a family of doctors, he was the ~ who chose to pursue a career in art.

an elephant in the room

(idm) a significant issue or problem that is obvious but is being ignored or avoided. (Sự thật hiển nhiên nhưng không ai chú ý hoặc cố tình tránh né.)

Ex: I don't want to ask the question, but it is ~.

be on the brink/verge of

(idm) be very close to experiencing sth.

Ex: Many species are ~ extinction due to habitat loss and climate change.

have a pet hate

(idm) a minor annoyance or irritation that someone particularly dislikes, often used humorously.

Ex: One of my ~ is when people chew loudly in public places.

tame/train animals

(vp) domesticate or teach animals to behave in a certain way, often making them more sociable or obedient. (huấn luyện/thuần hoá động vật)

food chain

(np) chuỗi thức ăn

Ex: In the ~, plants serve as the primary producers, while herbivores and carnivores represent different levels of consumers.

roam freely

(vp) move about or travel without restrictions or limitations. (di chuyển tự do)

Ex: Wild horses are allowed to ~ across the open plains, living in harmony with nature.

poaching

(n) săn bắt trái phép
Ex: ~ poses a serious threat to endangered species, driving many to the brink of extinction.