ĐỀ OLYMPIC 30/4 11 THPT CHUYÊN LÊ THÁNH TÔNG - QUẢNG NAM

the nuts and bolts of something (idiom)

Chi tiết kỹ thuật cơ bản, những nguyên lý thực tế cốt lõi - The practical facts or basic working details of something - The new employees attended a training session on ____ of the project.

draw the short straw (idiom)

Bốc phải thăm ngắn (phải làm việc bất đắc dĩ, xui xẻo) - To be chosen to do something unpleasant or difficult - He lost the game and had to ____ to clean the entire laboratory.

mill around/about (phrasal verb)

Đi lang thang, tụ tập vòng quanh trong một khu vực (mà không có mục đích cụ thể) - (Of a group of people) move around aimlessly in a particular area - Fans began to ____ outside the stadium waiting for the concert gates to open.

stagger (v/n)

Đi lảo đảo, lạng choạng / Bước đi không vững - To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall - The injured hiker managed to ____ back to the mountain cabin.

trudge (v/n)

Bước đi nặng nhọc, lê bước mệt mỏi - To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions - Workers had to ____ through the deep snow to reach the worksite.

saunter (v/n)

Đi dạo thong thả, đi dạo bước khoan thai - To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort - Couples love to ____ along the peaceful beach during sunset.

Mellow (adj/v)

Trầm ấm, chín chắn, dịu lại (âm thanh, tính cách, màu sắc) - (Of a sound, color, or person) pleasantly smooth, soft, or relaxed - The old wine has a rich and ____ flavor after years of aging.

do a roaring trade (in sth) (idiom)

Buôn bán rất đắt khách, tấp nập khách mua - To sell a very large quantity of goods quickly and successfully - The local ice cream shop tends to ____ during hot summer weekends.

a lucrative business/contract (n)

Một công việc kinh doanh / hợp đồng sinh lợi nhiều, béo bở - Producing a great deal of profit - The tech startup secured ____ with a multinational corporation.

get back into the swing of things (idiom)

Bắt nhịp trở lại với công việc/cuộc sống bình thường sau kỳ nghỉ - To return to a normal routine or activity after a period of absence or inactivity - It took her a few days after the vacation to ____.

make a name for oneself (idiom)

Tạo dựng tên tuổi, trở nên nổi tiếng và thành công - To become famous and respected in a particular field - The young artist worked hard to ____ in the modern art world.

common sense (n)

Lẽ phải, sự khôn ngoan thông thường trong đời sống - Good sense and practical judgment in practical matters - It is just ____ to look both ways before crossing the busy street.

couch potato (n)

Kẻ nghiện TV, người suốt ngày ngồi lì một chỗ xem TV/chơi game - A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television - He spends all weekend lying on the sofa like a ____.

tempers (begin to) fray (idiom)

Sự bực bội bắt đầu tăng lên, mọi người bắt đầu mất bình tĩnh - People begin to lose their patience and get angry with each other - After hours of flight delays, passengers' ____ began to ____.

Should + S + (happen to) V, S + will/would/can + V (grammar)

Câu điều kiện loại 1/2 đảo ngữ diễn tả giả định - Conditional structure used for unlikely or possible future events - ____ you happen to see him, please give him this message.

As for + N/V-ing (phrase)

Còn về phần, đối với (dùng để chuyển chủ đề) - With regard to; concerning - I finished my history essay; ____ mathematics, I still need more study time.

Go on + to V (phrasal verb)

Tiếp tục làm một việc khác sau khi hoàn thành việc trước - To finish one activity and start doing a different one - She introduced the main topic before ____ discuss the details.

Go on + V-ing (phrasal verb)

Tiếp tục làm một việc đang dang dở - To continue an activity without stopping - Despite the noise outside, the lecturer decided to ____ speaking.

In a sense (idiom)

Theo một khía cạnh nào đó, xét theo mộth nghĩa nào đó - To a certain extent or from a particular viewpoint - ____, his strange proposal actually made some practical sense.

S + am/is/are + being + Adj (grammar)

Thì hiện tại tiếp diễn dùng với tính từ để chỉ hành vi nhất thời - Used to describe a temporary behavior or action at the present moment - Why is he ____ so rude to everyone today?

never live it down (idiom)

Không bao giờ quên được sự xấu hổ/trò hề đã gây ra (bị mọi người nhắc mãi) - To be unable to escape the embarrassment of a foolish mistake - Tripping over his own feet on stage was so embarrassing; he will ____.

down at heel (adj)

Nghèo túng, tơi tả, bề ngoài trông xơ xác nghèo khổ - (Of a person or place) looking poor, worn, or neglected - The old traveler arrived at the inn looking rather tired and ____.

tie sb down (phrasal verb)

Ràng buộc ai, hạn chế sự tự do của ai bằng trách nhiệm - To restrict someone's freedom or prevent them from doing what they want - He refused to accept a permanent job because he didn't want to ____.

tie up (phrasal verb)

Buộc chặt, cột lại hoặc làm bận rộn không dứt ra được - To fasten or bind something securely, or keep someone busy - The manager was ____ in meetings all morning.

tie in with (phrasal verb)

Ăn khớp, gắn kết, phù hợp với cái gì - To be consistent or connected with something else - His travel schedule happened to ____ a conference in Paris.

cry out for sth (phrasal verb)

Cực kỳ cần cái gì, đòi hỏi khẩn cấp cái gì - To be in urgent need of something - The old community center is dilapidated and is ____ repairs.

better off (adj)

Khấm khá hơn, tốt hơn (về tài chính hoặc hoàn cảnh) - In a better situation, especially financially - You would be ____ investing your savings in secure bonds.

up to one's ears in work (idiom)

Bận ngập đầu ngập cổ, bận tối tăm mặt mày - Extremely busy with a large amount of work - The accountant was ____ during tax season.

swot up (on) sth (phrasal verb)

Học gạo, ôn thi cấp tốc cái gì - To study a particular subject very intensively for an exam - She spent the entire night trying to ____ European history.

enlarge upon (phrasal verb)

Nói thêm chi tiết, mở rộng thêm về một vấn đề - To speak or write about something in more detail - Could you please ____ your proposed marketing strategy?

rub off (phrasal verb)

Lan sang, truyền sang ai đó (tính cách, thói quen) - (Of a quality or characteristic) pass from one person to another through association - His incredible work ethic seemed to ____ his colleagues.

blurt out (phrasal verb)

Thốt ra nhanh chóng, lỡ miệng nói ra (do xúc động/bất cẩn) - To say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because of excitement or nervousness - She accidentally managed to ____ the surprise party plan.

rattle off (phrasal verb)

Đọc một lèo, kể van vách nhanh chóng (tên, sự kiện, con số) - To say or recite something quickly and fluently from memory - The tour guide could ____ historical dates without hesitation.

string sb along (idiom)

Lừa dối ai, kéo dài hy vọng giả tạo của ai - To deceive someone for a long time by making them believe something that is not true - He had no intention of marrying her; he was just ____.

respite from sth (n)

Sự nghỉ ngơi ngắn, khoảng thời gian giải lao tạm thời khỏi khó khăn - A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant - The weekend provided a welcome ____ heavy studying.

excruciating pain (n)

Đau đớn tột cùng, đau đớn dữ dội - Extremely intense, agonizing physical or mental pain - The patient screamed in ____ after breaking his leg.

the culmination of sth (n)

Điểm cực đỉnh, kết quả mãn nguyện sau một quá trình dài - The highest point or final stage of something, usually after a long period - Winning the championship was ____ years of hard training.

hysteria (n)

Sự cuồng loạn, trạng thái kích động thần kinh quá mức - Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, especially among a group of people - Panic buying during the storm caused widespread mass ____.

bitterness (n)

Sự cay đắng, lòng hận thù, sự bực bội lâu ngày - Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly - Years of legal disputes left deep feelings of ____ between the neighbors.

on closer inspection (phrase)

Khi quan sát kỹ hơn, xem xét tỉ mỉ hơn - Looking at something more carefully or closely - ____, the antique painting turned out to be a clever forgery.

gist of the passage (n)

Ý chính, nội dung cốt lõi của đoạn văn - The general meaning or substance of a text or speech - Students should grasp ____ before answering detailed questions.

hunch (n)

Linh cảm, cảm giác mơ hồ rằng điều gì là đúng - A intuitive feeling or guess that something is true without known facts - He had a strong ____ that his friend would win the contest.

hub (n)

Trung tâm, đầu mối giao thông/hoạt động - The central and most active part of a place or activity - The city airport serves as a major international travel ____.

verbatim (adv/adj)

Nguyên văn, từng chữ một - In exactly the same words as were used originally - The journalist recorded the politician's speech ____.

retrieve (v)

Khôi phục, lấy lại, tìm lại được (thông tin, đồ vật) - To bring or get back something from a place; recover - Advanced software can easily ____ lost computer files.

boon (n)

Món quà vô giá, lợi ích lớn, điều kiện thuận lợi - A thing that is helpful or beneficial - The new high-speed railway was a major ____ for regional commuters.

incidental (adj)

Phụ, ngẫu nhiên, không quan trọng bằng cái chính - Accompanying but not major part of something - The travel expenses were only an ____ cost for the company.

with the naked eye (idiom)

Bằng mắt thường (không dùng kính lúp hay kính thiên văn) - Without the aid of optical instruments like a telescope or microscope - Some distant stars can be seen ____ on a clear night.

the repository of / for (n)

Kho chứa, nơi cất giữ (kiến thức, tài liệu, hiện vật) - A place where things are stored safely - The national library serves as ____ ancient historical manuscripts.

be a mine of information/terms (idiom)

Là một kho tàng thông tin, biết rất nhiều điều hay - A person or book that is full of facts and knowledge - Our history professor is truly ____ about medieval Europe.

fall into disuse (phrase)

Rơi vào quên lãng, không còn được sử dụng nữa - To stop being used over time - Many old railway stations eventually ____.

dissociate oneself from the group (phrase)

Tách khỏi nhóm, từ chối liên quan đến nhóm - To declare that one is not connected with a group or association - He decided to ____ after discovering their unethical activities.

murderous look (n)

Cái nhìn sắc lẹm, cái nhìn đằng đằng sát khí - A look expressing intense anger or hatred - She gave him a ____ when he interrupted her speech.

irritability (n)

Tính hay cáu kỉnh, sự dễ bực bội - The state of being easily annoyed or made angry - Chronic sleep deprivation often leads to increased ____ and stress.

a strict disciplinarian (n)

Người áp dụng kỷ luật thép, người cai quản nghiêm khắc - A person who strictly enforces rules and order - The school principal was known as ____ among students.

maladjusted children (n)

Trẻ em khó hòa nhập, trẻ bị lệch lạc tâm lý xã hội - Children who fail to cope with the demands of normal social life - Specialized psychological support programs are designed to help ____.

headstrong / pig-headed (adj)

Bướng bỉnh, cứng đầu, ngoan cố - Extremely stubborn and determined to do what one wants despite advice - The ____ teenager refused to listen to his parents' wise advice.

international conference (n)

Hội nghị quốc tế - A formal meeting involving delegates from multiple countries - Representatives gathered in Geneva for an annual ____ on climate change.

social conditioning (n)

Sự định hình xã hội, quá trình học hỏi các chuẩn mực xã hội từ bé - The sociological process of training individuals in a society to behave in a way generally accepted - Human behavior is largely shaped by cultural norms and ____.

impaired perception (n)

Nhận thức bị suy giảm, khả năng nhận biết bị hạn chế - A reduced ability to interpret sensory information correctly - Alcohol consumption leads to slowed reflexes and ____.

incorporate sth INTO sth (v)

Kết hợp cái gì vào trong cái gì (thành một thể thống nhất) - To include something as part of something larger - The chef decided to ____ traditional spices ____ the modern recipe.

be notorious FOR sth (adj)

Khét tiếng, nổi tiếng về điều xấu - Famous or well known, typically for something bad - The coastal area is ____ its sudden and violent storms.

be unmatched (adj)

Vô địch, không có đối thủ, không ai bì kịp - Better than all others; incomparable - The restaurant offers luxurious dining experiences with ____ quality.

dawn on sb (phrasal verb)

Chợt hiểu ra, lóe lên trong đầu ai (sự thật/ý nghĩa) - (Of a fact) become evident to someone for the first time - It finally began to ____ him why his project proposal was rejected.

come round to sb's way of thinking (idiom)

Thay đổi ý kiến và đồng tình với quan điểm của ai - To change one's opinion and agree with someone else's viewpoint - After a long debate, my colleagues finally ____ my ____.

The plot unfolds (phrase)

Cốt truyện dần mở ra, diễn biến câu chuyện lộ diện - The story's events develop and become clear to the reader or viewer - As the mystery novel progresses, ____ dramatically.

whet one's appetite (idiom)

Làm thèm thuồng, khơi gợi sự thèm ăn hoặc sự hứng thú - To sharpen or stimulate a desire, interest, or appetite - Watching the cooking show trailer was enough to ____.

marvel at sth (v)

Ngạc nhiên trầm trồ, thán phục trước cái gì - To be filled with wonder or astonishment at something - Visitors stood in the gallery to ____ the renaissance paintings.

my spirits rise / are lifted (phrase)

Tâm trạng tôi phấn chấn lên, lòng vui trở lại - My mood improves and I feel happier and more optimistic - Hearing the good news made ____.

take issue with sb about/on/over sth (idiom)

Không đồng tình, tranh cãi hoặc phản đối ai về vấn đề gì - To begin to argue or express disagreement with someone about something - The scientist decided to ____ his colleague's research methodology.

be loath to do sth (adj)

Miễn cưỡng, không muốn làm gì - Reluctant; unwilling to do something - He was ____ sign the unfavorable contract without reviewing terms.

admit defeat (idiom)

Thừa nhận thất bại, chịu thua - To accept that you have failed and stop trying - After struggling for hours with the puzzle, she finally had to ____.

apostrophe (n)

Dấu lược (') trong tiếng Anh - The punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters - Words like "don't" require an ____ to show contracted letters.

cantaloupe (n)

Dưa lưới, dưa gang - A sweet, edible melon with orange flesh and a netted rind - She sliced up a fresh juicy ____ for dessert after dinner.

preface (n/v)

Lời tựa, lời nói đầu (của sách) - An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims - The author wrote a short ____ explaining the inspiration behind the novel.

cuss (v/n)

Chửi thề, dùng lời lẽ tục tĩu / Lời chửi rủa - To swear or use offensive language - The angry driver began to ____ when his car broke down in traffic.

rag (n/v)

Giẻ lau / Trêu chọc, chế giễu ai một cách vui đùa - A piece of old cloth or to tease someone playfully - He used an old cotton ____ to wipe the dusty windshield.

dock (n/v)

Cảng, bến tàu / Cập cảng, hoặc trừ tiền (lương) - A structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired - The massive cargo ship slowly approached the city ____.

crook (n/v)

Kẻ lừa đảo, kẻ gian / Gập lại, uốn cong - A person who is dishonest or a criminal, or bend something - The clever detective managed to arrest the notorious bank ____.

arithmetic (n/v)

Số học, tính toán cơ bản - The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers - Primary school children spend hours practicing basic ____.

managerial (adj)

Thuộc về quản lý, mang tính điều hành - Relating to management or the duties of a manager - She was promoted to a senior ____ position in the company.

medieval (adj)

Thuộc thời Trung cổ - Relating to the Middle Ages in European history - The ancient European castle dates back to the ____ period.

septicaemia (n)

Bệnh nhiễm trùng máu - Blood poisoning, especially that caused by bacteria or their toxins - The severe bacterial infection quickly developed into life-threatening ____.

refugee (n)

Người tị nạn (chính trị, chiến tranh) - A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster - The international organization provided food and shelter for displaced ____.