L. 16, Test 3, Listening Part 1,4: Junior cycle camp, Hand knitting

Hand Knitting

(n) /hænd ˈnɪtɪŋ/ Đan tay Hand knitting is often seen as a relaxing and creative activity. Knit (v), Knitting (n) (handcrafted knitting)-(machine knitting)

Garment

(n) /ˈɡɑːmənt/ Quần áo She designed a beautiful garment for the fashion show. - (clothing, attire, apparel)-(n/a)

Homely

(adj) /ˈhəʊmli/ Giản dị, ấm cúng The homely decor of the cottage made it feel very welcoming. Homeliness (n) (cozy, simple, plain)-(extravagant, flashy)

Vanish

(v) /ˈvænɪʃ/ Biến mất The art of hand knitting began to vanish with the rise of industrial machines. Vanishing (adj), Vanishment (n) (disappear, dissolve, evaporate)-(appear, emerge)

Sewn

(v) /səʊn/ Được may The pieces were carefully sewn together to create a seamless look. Sew (v), Sewing (n) (stitched, tailored)-(unstitched, undone)

Take over

(v) /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ Tiếp quản Industrial machines began to take over tasks traditionally done by hand. Takeover (n) (assume control, replace)-(relinquish, handover)

Craft base

(n) /krɑːft beɪs/ Cơ sở thủ công The town was known as a craft base for traditional weaving. Craft (n/v), Crafting (n) (artisan hub, handicraft center)-(industrial base)

Industrial machines

(n) /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl məˈʃiːnz/ Máy móc công nghiệp Industrial machines have revolutionized the production of garments. - (factory machines, automation)-(hand tools, manual equipment)

Handicraft

(n) /ˈhændɪkrɑːft/ Đồ thủ công The market is famous for its beautiful handicrafts made by local artisans. Handcrafted (adj) (craftsmanship, artisanal work)-(mass production)

Outlay

(n) /ˈaʊtleɪ/ Chi phí ban đầu The initial outlay for starting the business was surprisingly low. - (expense, cost, expenditure)-(profit, revenue)

Minimal

(adj) /ˈmɪnɪməl/ Tối thiểu The project required a minimal amount of resources to get started. Minimize (v), Minimally (adv) (smallest, least)-(maximum, substantial)

Technological

(adj) /ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ Thuộc về công nghệ Advances in technological equipment have improved efficiency in garment production. Technology (n), Technologically (adv) (technical, scientific)-(traditional, non-technical)

Fast pace

(n) /fɑːst peɪs/ Nhịp độ nhanh The fast pace of urbanization has transformed the city landscape. - (quick speed, rapid tempo)-(slow pace, gradual tempo)

Archaeological

(adj) /ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ Thuộc khảo cổ học The archaeological findings revealed a lot about ancient civilizations. Archaeology (n), Archaeologist (n) (excavation-related, historical)-(modern, futuristic)

Sock

(n) /sɒk/ Tất She knitted a pair of colorful socks as a gift for her friend. - (hosiery, stocking)-(n/a)

Gloves

(n) /ɡlʌvz/ Găng tay The gloves were made of fine wool, ideal for cold weather. Glove (n), Gloved (adj) (mittens, handwear)-(bare hands)

Carve

(v) /kɑːv/ Chạm khắc The artisan carved intricate patterns into the wooden frame. Carving (n), Carved (adj) (engrave, sculpt, shape)-(smooth, flatten)

Characteristic clicking

(n) /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk ˈklɪkɪŋ/ Tiếng lách cách đặc trưng The characteristic clicking of knitting needles is a soothing sound for many. - (unique sound, signature noise)-(silence, stillness)

Yarn

(n) /jɑːn/ Sợi chỉ The quality of the yarn determines the softness of the finished garment. - (thread, wool, fiber)-(fabric)

Rough on the skin

(adj) /rʌf ɒn ðə skɪn/ Thô ráp với da This type of wool is rough on the skin and may cause irritation. - (abrasive, coarse)-(soft, gentle)

Finer yarn

(n) /ˈfaɪnə jɑːn/ Sợi mịn Finer yarn is preferred for making baby clothes due to its softness. - (thin fiber, delicate thread)-(coarse fiber)

Dominance

(n) /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ Sự thống trị The dominance of industrial machines has reduced the demand for handmade goods. Dominant (adj), Dominate (v) (control, authority, supremacy)-(subordination, weakness)

Favour

(v/n) /ˈfeɪvə/ Ưu tiên/ Sự ủng hộ Customers often favour products that are eco-friendly. Favourable (adj), Favouring (v) (prefer, support, endorse)-(oppose, disapprove)

Unearth

(v) /ʌnˈɜːθ/ Khai quật Archaeologists unearthed artifacts that date back to ancient times. Unearthed (adj), Unearthing (n) (discover, excavate, uncover)-(bury, conceal)

Stand in

(v) /stænd ɪn/ Thay thế (substitute, replace) (remain, stay)-She asked her friend to stand in for her during the meeting.

Gets to know

(v) /ɡɛts tuː nəʊ/ Làm quen với (become acquainted, familiarize) (ignore, overlook)-It takes time to get to know a new team when you start a job.

Something to do with

(phrase) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ tə duː wɪð/ Liên quan đến His absence has something to do with a family emergency. - (connected with, related to)-(unrelated)

Put on

(v) /pʊt ɒn/ Mặc vào/ Biểu diễn She put on her coat before stepping outside. Putting (v), Put-on (adj) (wear, present, perform)-(remove, take off)