[2024] DTQG - Chuyên Lê Thánh Tông (LG-WF)

Lap it up /læp ɪt ʌp/ (phr.v)

To accept or enjoy something eagerly.

Hấp thụ nhiệt tình.

Whenever there’s some fresh scandal about the celebrities, the public are always eager to ~.

Strike it down /straɪk ɪt daʊn/ (phr.v)

To reject or stop something.

Phản đối, bác bỏ.

The court decided to ~ the proposed regulation.

Paint it out /peɪnt ɪt aʊt/ (phr.v)

To cover with paint (not a standard phrase, likely a typo for "paint out").

Che phủ bằng sơn.

They ~ the graffiti on the wall to clean it up.

Bring it off /brɪŋ ɪt ɒf/ (phr.v)

To succeed in doing something difficult.

Thành công trong việc khó.

She ~ a spectacular performance despite the challenges.

A moot point /ə muːt pɔɪnt/ (phrase)

An issue open to debate.

Vấn đề tranh cãi.

The personnel manager didn’t risk suggesting his new idea as he knew for certain that it would be ~ and likely to cause great disapproval.

A bad hair day /ə bæd heər deɪ/ (phrase)

A day when everything goes wrong.

Ngày tệ hại.

She was having ~ after forgetting her lines in the play.

A white elephant /ə waɪt ˈelɪfənt/ (phrase)

Something useless or hard to maintain.

Thứ vô dụng.

The abandoned project became ~ for the company.

A scorched earth policy /ə skɔːrtʃt ɜːrθ ˈpɒləsi/ (phrase)

Destroying everything when retreating.

Chính sách đốt cháy.

The retreating army adopted ~ to leave nothing for the enemy.

Sowed the seeds /soʊd ðə siːdz/ (phr.v)

Caused something to begin.

Gieo mầm.

By cutting the cost of staff training, Intel corporation has ~ of downfall.

Shed the leaves /ʃed ðə liːvz/ (phrase)

To drop or lose (not a standard phrase, likely metaphorical).

Rơi lá.

The old tree ~ in preparation for winter.

Reaped the fruits /riːpt ðə fruːts/ (phr.v)

Received the results of actions.

Gặt hái thành quả.

They ~ of their years of dedication to the cause.

Pollinated the flowers /ˈpɒlɪneɪtɪd ðə ˈflaʊərz/ (v past)

Transferred pollen to flowers.

Thụ phấn.

The bees ~ in the vibrant garden.

Absolute /ˈæbsəluːt/ (adj)

Total or complete.

Tuyệt đối.

The presidential candidate showed his ~ commitment to changing the health care policies.

Imperative /ɪmˈperətɪv/ (adj)

Of vital importance.

Quan trọng.

It’s ~ to address the issue immediately.

Authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/ (adj)

Genuine or real.

Chân thực.

The museum displayed an ~ artifact from the era.

Irreversible /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/ (adj)

Cannot be changed.

Không thể đảo ngược.

The decision caused ~ damage to the environment.

Whereby /ˌweərˈbaɪ/ (adv)

By which or in which way.

Bằng cách mà.

The Vietnam government now intends to introduce a new education system ~ students can experience their prospective job from a young age.

Whereupon /ˌweərəˈpɒn/ (adv)

After which.

Sau đó.

He signed the contract, ~ the project began.

Wherein /weərˈɪn/ (adv)

In which.

Trong đó.

The report outlined a plan ~ all issues were addressed.

Whereof /weərˈɒv/ (adv)

Of which.

Của cái mà.

The document, ~ little is known, was found in the archive.

Superficially /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli/ (adv)

On the surface only.

Bề ngoài.

My brother was only ~ injured in the car accident yesterday, and still manages to go to work this morning.

Howlingly /ˈhaʊlɪŋli/ (adv)

In a way that sounds like howling (rare).

Gầm rú.

The storm raged ~ through the night.

Outlandishly /aʊtˈlændɪʃli/ (adv)

In a strange or unusual way.

Lạ thường.

Her outfit was ~ designed, drawing everyone’s attention.

Visibly /ˈvɪzəbli/ (adv)

In a way that can be seen.

Rõ ràng.

She was ~ shaken by the unexpected news.

Whispering campaigns /ˈwɪspərɪŋ kæmˈpeɪnz/ (n)

Secret attempts to spread rumors.

Chiến dịch thì thầm.

During the election, some opposing parties always want to launch ~ against the counterparts.

Intelligence projects /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns ˈprɒdʒekts/ (n)

Plans involving gathering information.

Dự án tình báo.

The government funded ~ to improve national security.

Lobby crusades /ˈlɒbi kruːˈseɪdz/ (n)

Not a standard phrase; likely "crusade" (campaign).

Chiến dịch vận động.

They launched ~ to push for environmental reforms.

Espionage procedures /ˈespɪənɑːʒ prəˈsiːdʒərz/ (n)

Methods of spying.

Thủ tục gián điệp.

The agency followed strict ~ during the mission.

Latchkey /ˈlætʃkiː/ (n)

A child with a key to an empty home.

Trẻ tự do.

Household cameras and video calls offer a partial solution to busy parents whose ~ child would otherwise easily get into trouble alone at home.

Wardrobe /ˈwɔːrdrəʊb/ (n)

A cupboard for clothes.

Tủ quần áo.

She organized her ~ to make room for new clothes.

Basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ (n)

A room below ground level.

Tầng hầm.

The ~ was converted into a home office.

Conservatory /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/ (n)

A room with glass walls.

Nhà kính.

The ~ was filled with exotic plants.

Concurred /kənˈkɜːrd/ (v past)

Agreed with something.

Đồng ý.

Although the delegate ~ in the committee’s decision, he has never changed his own perspective on the issue ever since.

Consented /kənˈsentɪd/ (v past)

Gave permission.

Đồng ý cho phép.

She ~ to the use of her photo in the campaign.

Acquiesced /ˌækwiˈest/ (v past)

Reluctantly agreed.

Chấp nhận miễn cưỡng.

He ~ to the new rules despite his objections.

Brokered /ˈbrəʊkərd/ (v past)

Arranged or negotiated.

Thương lượng.

She ~ an agreement between the two parties.

norm (n) - normcore (n)

present (a) - underrepresentation (n)

The state of being represented less than others.

Sự đại diện thiếu hụt.

The ~ of men in the early childhood education field continues to be a major issue needing addressing in Australia.

graph (n) - cryptographically (adv)

In a way that uses cryptography for security.

Bằng mã hóa.

The confidential files were ~ secured, making it nearly impossible for hackers to access sensitive information.

aggressive (a) - microaggression (n)

A small, often unintentional act of discrimination.

Hành vi phân biệt vi mô.

The subtle ~ she faced at work, like being constantly interrupted in meetings, took a toll on her confidence.

flood (n) - floodgate (n)

A gate controlling water flow, or a point of release.

Cửa nước, cửa xả lũ.

Opening the ~ of the dam has flooded the entire nearby fields.