[2024] DTQG - Chuyên Thoại Ngọc Hầu - An Giang (R)

handheld

Designed to be held and used in the hand.
Example: She used a handheld scanner to check the barcode.
Vietnamese meaning: cầm tay

selling-point

A feature of a product that makes people want to buy it.
Example: The long battery life is a major selling-point of this phone.
Vietnamese meaning: điểm bán hàng, ưu điểm nổi bật

paperback

A book with a flexible cardboard cover.
Example: I prefer paperbacks because they are lighter than hardbacks.
Vietnamese meaning: sách bìa mềm

cut out

To remove something by cutting.
Example: She cut out a picture from the magazine.
To stop doing something.
Example: He cut out sugar to improve his health.
Vietnamese meaning: cắt bỏ, ngừng

decipher

To convert coded language into normal language.
Example: Experts deciphered the ancient manuscript.
To understand something difficult.
Example: I couldn't decipher his handwriting.
Vietnamese meaning: giải mã, đọc hiểu

avid

Very enthusiastic about something.
Example: She is an avid reader of science fiction.
Vietnamese meaning: say mê, nhiệt tình

sentimental

Relating to emotions rather than reason.
Example: She kept the ring for sentimental reasons.
Excessively emotional.
Example: The movie was too sentimental for my taste.
Vietnamese meaning: đa cảm, tình cảm

ditch

To get rid of something or someone.
Example: He ditched his old car and bought a new one.
To abandon someone.
Example: She ditched her friends at the party.
Vietnamese meaning: vứt bỏ, bỏ rơi

ill-founded

Not based on facts or good reasons.
Example: His fears turned out to be ill-founded.
Vietnamese meaning: không có cơ sở

prejudice

An unfair dislike of someone or something.
Example: Racial prejudice is still a serious problem.
Vietnamese meaning: định kiến, thành kiến

analytical

Using logical reasoning.
Example: She has an analytical mind.
Vietnamese meaning: phân tích, có óc phân tích

backlist

A publisher's list of older books still in print.
Example: The classic novels are part of the publisher's backlist.
Vietnamese meaning: danh mục sách cũ (vẫn còn bán)

ailing

Sick or weak.
Example: The ailing patient needed constant care.
Having problems.
Example: The ailing economy needs urgent reforms.
Vietnamese meaning: ốm yếu, trì trệ

seismologist

A scientist who studies earthquakes.
Example: The seismologist predicted a possible aftershock.
Vietnamese meaning: nhà địa chấn học

inherent

Existing as a natural part of something.
Example: The risks are inherent in the job.
Vietnamese meaning: vốn có, cố hữu

intraplate

Occurring within a tectonic plate.
Example: Intraplate earthquakes are less common but can be dangerous.
Vietnamese meaning: nội mảng (địa chất)

lodge

To become stuck somewhere.
Example: The bullet lodged in the wall.
To formally submit a complaint.
Example: They lodged a complaint with the manager.
Vietnamese meaning: mắc kẹt, đệ trình

medieval

Definitions:
Relating to the Middle Ages (about AD 500-1500).
Example: The castle is a fine example of medieval architecture.
Vietnamese meaning: thời trung cổ

appalling

Very bad or shocking.
Example: The conditions in the prison were appalling.
Vietnamese meaning: kinh khủng, tồi tệ

gannet

A large seabird that dives for fish.
Example: Gannets are often seen along the coast.
Vietnamese meaning: chim ó biển

husbandry

The care and management of crops and animals.
Example: Good animal husbandry improves farm productivity.
Vietnamese meaning: chăn nuôi, quản lý nông nghiệp

appendices

Additional sections at the end of a book.
Example: The appendices contain detailed research data.
Vietnamese meaning: phụ lục

breakneck

Extremely fast and dangerous.
Example: They drove at breakneck speed.
Vietnamese meaning: cực nhanh, liều lĩnh

daunting

Making someone feel nervous or frightened.
Example: The exam was a daunting challenge.
Vietnamese meaning: đáng sợ, làm nản lòng

growing body of research

Nghiên cứu ngày càng nhiều
A collection of studies or investigations that is increasing in number or scope
The growing body of research on climate change highlights the need for urgent action.

institutively known

Được biết một cách bản năng
Known instinctively or intuitively, without conscious reasoning
It was institutively known that the team would succeed with enough effort.

loving companion

Người bạn đồng hành yêu thương
A person or animal that provides affectionate companionship
My dog is a loving companion who always cheers me up.

do sb good

Làm ai đó tốt hơn
To benefit or improve someone's condition
A walk in the fresh air will do you good.

establish the value of sth in sth

Xác định giá trị của cái gì trong cái gì
To demonstrate or prove the importance or worth of something within a context
The study helped establish the value of meditation in stress reduction.

soothe

Làm dịu
To calm or relieve someone or something
She soothed the crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

in distress

Trong tình trạng đau khổ
Experiencing pain, anxiety, or danger
The ship sent a signal indicating it was in distress.

unquestioning love

Tình yêu không nghi ngờ
Love given without hesitation or doubt
Her unquestioning love for her child was evident in her sacrifices.

nearest and dearest

Người thân nhất
One's closest family and friends
She invited only her nearest and dearest to the wedding.

makeshift understanding psychology

Hiểu biết tâm lý tạm thời
A temporary or improvised understanding of psychological concepts
His makeshift understanding psychology helped him cope during the crisis.

lead sb to do sth

Dẫn dắt ai đó làm gì
To cause or encourage someone to take a particular action
Her passion for art led her to pursue a career in design.

view sth with suspicion

Nhìn cái gì với sự nghi ngờ
To regard something as possibly untrustworthy or dubious
He viewed the new policy with suspicion, unsure of its intentions.

give rise to sth

Gây ra cái gì
To cause something to happen or exist
The new law gave rise to widespread protests.

substitute for sth

Thay thế cho cái gì
Something that takes the place of another thing
Almond milk can be a substitute for dairy in recipes.

be caught doing sth

Bị bắt quả tang làm gì
To be discovered while doing something, usually wrong
He was caught stealing cookies from the jar.

treat sth like sth

Đối xử cái gì như cái gì
To behave toward something in a particular way
She treats her car like it's her baby.

rapport

Mối quan hệ thân thiện
A close and harmonious relationship
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

in the hope of sth

Với hy vọng về cái gì
With the expectation or desire for something to happen
She studied hard in the hope of passing the exam.

facts of life and death

Sự thật về cuộc sống và cái chết
Basic realities about existence, including mortality
Parents often struggle to explain the facts of life and death to young children.

bring out the best in sb

Làm nổi bật điều tốt nhất ở ai
To cause someone to show their best qualities
Working with a great team brings out the best in her.

popular psyche

Tâm lý đại chúng
The collective mindset or beliefs of the general public
The idea of freedom is deeply rooted in the popular psyche.

chronically affect

Ảnh hưởng mãn tính
To have a persistent or long-term impact
Pollution can chronically affect respiratory health.

insomniac

Người mất ngủ
A person who is unable to sleep
As an insomniac, she spent many nights reading to pass the time.

protagonist

Nhân vật chính
The main character in a story or drama
The protagonist of the novel faced many challenges to achieve her dreams.

offer (sb/sth) the opposite of sth

Cung cấp (cho ai/cái gì) điều ngược lại với cái gì
To provide something that contrasts with another thing
The new plan offers the opposite of what we expected, creating confusion.

reach an equilibrium of sth

Đạt được trạng thái cân bằng của cái gì
To achieve a balanced or stable state of something
The ecosystem took years to reach an equilibrium of species diversity.

a rebound of sth (sleep)

Sự phục hồi của cái gì (giấc ngủ)
A recovery or improvement in something, such as sleep
After days of exhaustion, she experienced a rebound of sleep on the weekend.

upright, bleary eye

Thẳng đứng, mắt mệt mỏi
Sitting or standing straight with tired, unfocused eyes
He sat upright, bleary-eyed, trying to stay awake during the lecture.

determinedly

Một cách kiên định
In a way that shows strong determination
She marched determinedly toward her goal despite the obstacles.

blink briefly

Chớp mắt nhanh
To close and open the eyes quickly
He blinked briefly, startled by the sudden flash of light.

a slight drop of sth (the head)

Sự cúi nhẹ của cái gì (đầu)
A small downward movement, especially of the head
With a slight drop of her head, she signaled her agreement.

nod

Gật đầu
To move the head up and down to signal agreement or acknowledgment
She gave a quick nod to show she understood.

blackout

Mất ý thức
A sudden loss of consciousness or awareness
He experienced a blackout and woke up on the floor.

jerk awake

Giật mình tỉnh giấc
To suddenly wake up with a start
A loud noise caused her to jerk awake in the middle of the night.

shoot off

Lao đi
To move or leave quickly
The car shot off down the road as soon as the light turned green.

carriageway

Làn đường
A part of a road used by vehicles
The accident blocked the entire carriageway, causing a traffic jam.

paralyse

Làm tê liệt
To cause someone or something to be unable to move or act
Fear can paralyse a person in a crisis.

eyelid

Mí mắt
The fold of skin that covers the eye
Her heavy eyelids drooped as she fought to stay awake.

cosmic term

Thuật ngữ vũ trụ
A concept or expression related to the universe or vast scale
In cosmic terms, human life is just a fleeting moment.

tactic

Chiến thuật
A planned way of doing something to achieve a goal
The team used a new tactic to win the game.

night-time thieving

Trộm cắp ban đêm
Stealing that occurs during the night
The village was plagued by night-time thieving, causing residents to lock their doors.

fleetingly free from sth

Thoáng thoát khỏi cái gì
Temporarily relieved from something
For a moment, she felt fleetingly free from her worries.

sth rules one's day-time existence

Cái gì chi phối cuộc sống ban ngày của ai
Something that dominates or controls one's daily life
Work rules his day-time existence, leaving little time for hobbies.

a haven for sth (reflection)

Nơi trú ẩn cho cái gì (sự suy ngẫm)
A safe or peaceful place for something, such as reflection
The quiet garden was a haven for reflection after a busy day.

anthropologist

Nhà nhân học
A person who studies human societies and cultures
The anthropologist spent years studying the traditions of the tribe.

rigid bedtime

Giờ đi ngủ nghiêm ngặt
A strictly enforced time for going to bed
Her parents set a rigid bedtime of 9 PM every night.

be badly in need of sth

Rất cần cái gì
To urgently require something
The old house was badly in need of repairs.

sth blurs into sth

Cái gì mờ dần thành cái gì
When one thing becomes indistinguishable from another
The days blurred into one another during her long vacation.

country-dweller

Người sống ở nông thôn
A person who lives in a rural area
As a country-dweller, he enjoyed the peace of rural life.

push back the dusk for sb

Đẩy lùi hoàng hôn cho ai
To extend the time before evening or darkness for someone
Streetlights push back the dusk for evening walkers.

a (whole) basket of alertness products

Một loạt các sản phẩm tăng tỉnh táo
A collection of items designed to enhance wakefulness
The store offered a whole basket of alertness products, from coffee to energy drinks.

sleep pattern

Mô hình giấc ngủ
The regular way in which someone sleeps
His irregular sleep pattern affected his productivity.

lull

Sự yên tĩnh
A temporary period of calm or reduced activity
The lull in the storm allowed them to repair the damage.

flagging driver

Tài xế mệt mỏi
A driver who is losing energy or alertness
The flagging driver pulled over for a quick nap.

growing body of research

Nghiên cứu ngày càng nhiều
A collection of studies or investigations that is increasing in number or scope
The ~ on climate change highlights the need for urgent action.

institutively known

Được biết một cách bản năng
~ or intuitively, without conscious reasoning
It was institutively known that the team would succeed with enough effort.

loving companion

Người bạn đồng hành yêu thương
A person or animal that provides affectionate companionship
My dog is a ~ who always cheers me up.

do sb good

Làm ai đó tốt hơn
To benefit or improve someone's condition
A walk in the fresh air will ~ you ~.

establish the value of sth in sth

Xác định giá trị của cái gì trong cái gì
To demonstrate or prove the importance or worth of something within a context
The study helped ~ meditation in stress reduction.

soothe

Làm dịu
To calm or relieve someone or something
She ~ed the crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

in distress

Trong tình trạng đau khổ
Experiencing pain, anxiety, or danger
The ship sent a signal indicating it was ~.

unquestioning love

Tình yêu không nghi ngờ
Love given without hesitation or doubt
Her ~ for her child was evident in her sacrifices.

nearest and dearest

Người thân nhất
One's closest family and friends
She invited only her ~ to the wedding.

makeshift understanding psychology

Hiểu biết tâm lý tạm thời
A temporary or improvised understanding of psychological concepts
His ~ helped him cope during the crisis.

lead sb to do sth

Dẫn dắt ai đó làm gì
To cause or encourage someone to take a particular action
Her passion for art ~ her to pursue a career in design.

view sth with suspicion

Nhìn cái gì với sự nghi ngờ
To regard something as possibly untrustworthy or dubious
He ~ed the new policy ~, unsure of its intentions.

give rise to sth

Gây ra cái gì
To cause something to happen or exist
The new law ~s widespread protests.

substitute for sth

Thay thế cho cái gì
Something that takes the place of another thing
Almond milk can be a ~ dairy in recipes.

be caught doing sth

Bị bắt quả tang làm gì
To be discovered while doing something, usually wrong
He was ~ stealing cookies from the jar.

treat sth like/as sth

Đối xử cái gì như cái gì
To behave toward something in a particular way
She ~s her car as her baby.

rapport

Mối quan hệ thân thiện
A close and harmonious relationship
The teacher built a strong ~ with her students.

in the hope of sth

Với hy vọng về cái gì
With the expectation or desire for something to happen
She studied hard ~ passing the exam.

facts of life and death

Sự thật về cuộc sống và cái chết
Basic realities about existence, including mortality
Parents often struggle to explain the ~ to young children.

bring out the best in sb

Làm nổi bật điều tốt nhất ở ai
To cause someone to show their best qualities
Working with a great team ~s her.

popular psyche

Tâm lý đại chúng
The collective mindset or beliefs of the general public
The idea of freedom is deeply rooted in the ~.

chronically affect

Ảnh hưởng mãn tính
To have a persistent or long-term impact
Pollution can ~ respiratory health.