Vocabulary Quiz 28

robber

n./ˈrɒbə(r)/. Kẻ cướp

The robber threatened the cashier with a knife.

murder

n/v. /ˈmɜːdə(r)/

Vụ giết người - giết người

The murder shocked the whole community.

He was accused of murdering his neighbour.

Murderer

n./ˈmɜːdərə(r)/. Kẻ giết người

The murderer was arrested two days later.

burglary

n./ˈbɜːɡləri/. Vụ trộm đột nhập

There was a burglary at the house next door.

burglar

n./ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/. Kẻ trộm đột nhập

The burglar broke a window to get into the house.

break into

vphr. Đột nhập vào

Someone broke into the company's offices overnight and stole several computers containing sensitive information.

mugging

n. /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/. Vụ cướp giật

Following a series of muggings in the area, residents have started avoiding the park after dark.

mugger

N./ˈmʌɡə(r)/. Kẻ cướp giật

The mugger approached the woman from behind and demanded that she hand over her phone and wallet.

mug

N. /mʌɡ/. cướp giật ai

Ví dụ: He was mugged while walking home from work, but fortunately he wasn't seriously injured.

car theft

N./kɑː θeft/. Vụ trộm ô tô, nạn trộm ô tô

Ví dụ: The introduction of keyless entry systems has raised concerns about new methods of car theft.

car thief

N./kɑː θiːf/. Kẻ trộm ô tô

Ví dụ: The car thief abandoned the vehicle several kilometres away after realizing that the police were following him.

drug dealing

N. /ˈdrʌɡ ˌdiːlɪŋ/. Buôn bán ma túy

The authorities have launched a major investigation into drug dealing around several schools in the city.

drug dealer

Nphr. /ˈdrʌɡ ˌdiːlə(r)/. Kẻ buôn ma túy

Ví dụ: The police arrested a suspected drug dealer after monitoring his activities for several weeks.

Sell drugs

Vphr. Bán ma túy

He was sentenced to several years in prison after being found guilty of selling drugs to teenagers.

terrorism

N./ˈterərɪzəm/. Khủng bố

Ví dụ: International cooperation is considered essential in the fight against terrorism and the financing of terrorist groups.

terrorist

N./ˈterərɪst/. Kẻ khủng bố

Ví dụ: The authorities arrested several people suspected of having links to a terrorist organization

shoplifting

N. /ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ/. Hành vi ăn cắp trong cửa hàng

Ví dụ: The store has introduced stricter security measures in an attempt to reduce shoplifting.

shoplifter

N./ˈʃɒplɪftə(r)/. Kẻ trộm trong cửa hàng

Ví dụ: The shoplifter was caught after a security guard noticed him putting several expensive items into his backpack.

shoplift

V./ˈʃɒplɪft/. Ăn cắp trong cửa hàng

Ví dụ: She admitted that she had shoplifted cosmetics from several department stores when she was younger.

arrest

V./əˈrest/.bắt giữ

Ví dụ: The police arrested a man who was suspected of stealing several cars.

go to court

vphr./ɡəʊ tə kɔːt/.ra toà

Ví dụ: The case will go to court next month if the two sides cannot reach an agreement.

court

N./kɔːt/. toà án

Ví dụ: The witness was asked to give evidence in court.

guilty

adj./ˈɡɪlti/. có tội

Ví dụ: The jury found him guilty of stealing money from the company.

The jury → bồi thẩm

pay a fine

vphr.nộp tiền phạt

He had to pay a fine for parking his car in a restricted area.

Innocent

adj. /ˈɪnəsnt/.vô tội

Ví dụ: The man was found innocent after new evidence proved that he had been somewhere else.

go to prison

Vphr. /ɡəʊ tə ˈprɪzn/. vào tù

Ví dụ: He could go to prison if he is found guilty of the crime.

vandal

n./ˈvændl/.kẻ phá hoại

Ví dụ: The vandal was arrested after damaging several public buildings.

vandalism

n. /ˈvændəlɪzəm/.hành vi phá hoại

Ví dụ: The school has installed cameras to prevent vandalism and protect its property.

take drugs

vphr./teɪk drʌɡz/.sử dụng ma túy

Ví dụ: Young people need reliable information about the risks of taking drugs.

Football hooligan

n./ˈfʊtbɔːl ˈhuːlɪɡən/.cổ động viên quá khích

Ví dụ: The police separated the football hooligans from the other supporters after the match.

football hooliganism

n./ˈfʊtbɔːl ˈhuːlɪɡənɪzəm/.nạn hooligan bóng đá

Ví dụ: Strong security measures have been introduced to reduce football hooliganism at major matches.

piece of luggage

Nphr.một kiện hành lý

Each passenger is allowed to take one piece of luggage onto the plane.

bit of information

nphr. Một mẫu thông tin

The receptionist gave me a useful bit of information about the best way to get to the station.

piece of music

nphr.một bản nhạc

The pianist performed a beautiful piece of music that she had composed herself.

bit of advice

nphr.một lời khuyên

Let me give you a bit of advice: always check the contract carefully before signing it.

bit of computer equipment

nphr.một thiết bị máy tính

The company recently bought an expensive bit of computer equipment to improve the design team's productivity.

forecast

n. /ˈfɔːkɑːst/. Dự báo, đặc biệt là dự báo thời tiết

Ví dụ: According to the weather forecast, heavy rain is expected throughout the weekend.

shower (of rain)

n./ˈʃaʊə(r)/. Cơn mưa rào

Ví dụ: We experienced a brief shower of rain just as we were leaving the restaurant.

sunny spell

nphr./ˈsʌni spel/. Đợt nắng

Ví dụ: After several days of rain, we finally had a sunny spell that lasted for most of the afternoon.

rumble of thunder

nphr./ˈrʌmbl əv ˈθʌndə(r)/. Tiếng sấm rền

Ví dụ: We heard a distant rumble of thunder while sitting outside in the garden.

flash of lightning

nphr. Tia chớp

A sudden flash of lightning lit up the entire sky for a few seconds.

clap of thunder

nphr. Tiếng sét, tiếng sấm lớn

A loud clap of thunder woke everyone in the house in the middle of the night.

spot of rain

nphr. Vài hạt mưa

We only felt the occasional spot of rain, so we decided not to cancel our plans.

gust of wind

nphr. Cơn gió giật

A strong gust of wind suddenly blew the papers off my desk.

Slice (of bread/ham)

n./slaɪs/. lát

Ví dụ: She put a slice of cheese between two pieces of bread and made a quick sandwich.

blade of grass

nphr. Ngọn cỏ

After the rain, every blade of grass in the garden was covered with tiny drops of water.

cloud of smoke

nphr. Đám khói

A thick cloud of smoke came from the building after the fire started.

puff of smoke

nphr. Làn khói

A small puff of smoke rose from the chimney as the fire began to burn

breath of fresh air

nphr. Luồng không khí trong lành

Opening the windows after working all day in the office was like a breath of fresh air.

lump of coal

nphr. Cục than

The workers carried each lump of coal carefully to avoid dropping it on the floor.

stroke of luck

Nphr/idiom. Vận may bất ngờ

Finding a taxi immediately in the middle of a busy night was a real stroke of luck.

stroke of work

nphr. Chút việc gì (thường dùng trong câu phủ định)

I haven't done a stroke of work since I got home because I've been feeling exhausted.

fit of temper

nphr. Cơn nóng giận

In a fit of temper, he said something hurtful that he later regretted

means of transport

nphr. Phương tiện giao thông

Public buses are an affordable means of transport for students living in large cities.

state of chaos

nphr. Tình trạng hỗn loạn

The office was left in a state of chaos after the computer system suddenly stopped working.

state of tension

nphr. Tình trạng căng thẳng

The two countries remained in a state of tension for several months after the disagreement.

state of confusion

nphr. Tình trạng bối rối

The sudden change in the schedule left everyone in a state of confusion.

state of health

nphr. Tình trạng sức khoẻ

The doctor asked several questions to understand the patient's general state of health.

state of disorder

nphr. Tình trạng mất trật tự

The classroom was left in a state of disorder after the students finished their group activity.

state of uncertainty

nphr. Tình trạng không chắc chắn

The company is in a state of uncertainty while waiting for the government to announce the new regulations.

state of poverty

nphr. Tình trạng nghèo đói

The organisation is working to help families living in a state of poverty gain access to education.

state of agitation

Nphr. Trạng thái kích động

The crowd was in a state of agitation after hearing the unexpected announcement

state of disrepair

Nphr. Tình trạng xuống cấp, hư hỏng

The old building has fallen into a serious state of disrepair after years without proper maintenance.

state of flux

Nphr/idiom. Tình trạng thay đổi liên tục, chưa ổn định

The project is still in a state of flux, so we don't know exactly what the final plan will look like.

a pack of lies

Idiom. Một loạt những lời nói dối; toàn lời bịa đặt

He claimed that the newspaper article was a pack of lies designed to damage his reputation.

that's a likely story!

Idiom. Chuyện nghe khó tin đấy; ai mà tin được!

“I forgot to do my homework because my dog ate it.” “That's a likely story!”

off-the-cuff remark

adj. /ˌɒf ðə ˈkʌf/. Lời nói bộc phát, không chuẩn bị trước

Ví dụ: His off-the-cuff remark about the project caused some unexpected criticism from his colleagues.

a slip of the tongue

Idiom. Lỡ lời, nói nhầm

I didn't mean to tell her the surprise; it was just a slip of the tongue

in the same breath

Idiom. Ngay sau đó; vừa nói điều này lại nói điều ngược lại

He criticised the plan and, in the same breath, admitted that he didn't have a better alternative.

be lost for words

Idiom. Cứng họng, không biết nói gì

When she saw the surprise birthday party, she was completely lost for words.

not ring true

Idiom. Không đáng tin, có vẻ không thật

His explanation didn't ring true, so the manager decided to investigate the matter further.

be on about

Vphr. Đang nói về cái gì; nói huyên thuyên về điều gì

I have no idea what he's on about, because he keeps changing the subject

for want of a better word

Idiom. Tạm dùng từ này vì chưa nghĩ ra từ nào chính xác hơn

The room was, for want of a better word, rather unusual, with strange furniture everywhere.

to coin a phrase

Idiom. Dùng một cách nói quen thuộc; mượn một cụm từ để diễn đạt

The project was, to coin a phrase, a complete learning experience for everyone involved.

take the mickey (out of someone)

Idiom. Trêu chọc,chế giễu ai

My friends often take the mickey out of me because I always arrive a few minutes late.

make light of

Vphr. Xem nhẹ, coi điều nghiêm trọng như trò đùa

You shouldn't make light of the problem because it could become much more serious later.

no laughing matter

Idiom. Chuyện nghiêm túc, không có gì đáng cười

Losing your job is no laughing matter, especially when you have a family to support.

It's no joke

Idiom. Không phải chuyện đùa; rất nghiêm trọng

Working and studying at the same time is no joke, especially when you have very little free time.