PRO-LEXICO 21-25

blaze the trail (v.phr)

Tiên phong/mở đường - To do something never done before so that others can follow - The tech company aims to ____ in renewable energy technology.

a wide disparity (n.phr)

Sự chênh lệch lớn - A large difference or inequality between two or more things - There is ____ between the rich and the poor in this region.

disparagement (n)

Sự gièm pha/chê bai - The act of speaking about someone or something in a negative way - Her constant ____ of his efforts eventually ruined his self-confidence.

bode well / ill for (v.phr)

Báo hiệu điềm lành/dữ cho - To be a good or bad sign for the future of someone or something - The team's recent victories ____ their chances in the national championship.

malleable (adj)

Dễ uốn nắn/dễ bị tác động - Easily influenced, trained, or controlled; flexible - Children's minds are highly ____ and receptive to new ideas.

ductile (adj)

Dễ kéo sợi/dễ uốn - (Of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire or easily shaped - Gold is extremely ____, making it ideal for creating intricate jewelry designs.

facile (adj)

Hời hợt/dễ dãi - Superficial or oversimplified; easily achieved but lacking depth - He offered a ____ solution to a highly complex social issue.

be in raptures about / over sth (v.phr)

Cực kỳ phấn khích/mê mẩn cái gì - To express great enthusiasm or delight about something - The critics were ____ the young pianist's brilliant debut performance.

gaiety (n)

Sự vui tươi/nhộn nhịp - The state or quality of being light-hearted, cheerful, or festive - The grand ballroom was filled with laughter and festive ____.

delirium (n)

Trạng thái mê sảng/phấn khích tột độ - An acutely disturbed state of mind or wild excitement - In his ____, the feverish patient started seeing strange shadows in the room.

exaltation (n)

Sự hân hoan/ca tụng tột cùng - A feeling or state of extreme happiness, elation, or praise - Winning the gold medal brought a sense of pure ____ to the athlete.

snap sth up (phr.v)

Vội vàng mua/đớp lấy - To buy or take something quickly because it is a good opportunity - All the concert tickets were ____ within minutes of going on sale.

wrap up (phr.v)

Hoàn thành/gói gọn - To complete or finish a task, meeting, or project successfully - Let's ____ this project meeting so everyone can go home early.

clock up (phr.v)

Đạt được một số lượng lớn (thời gian, dặm đường) - To reach a total of a distance, time, or score - The experienced pilot has ____ over 10,000 hours of flying time.

seize up (phr.v)

Kẹt cứng/ngừng hoạt động - (Of a machine or engine) to stop working or moving correctly - The old car engine suddenly ____ due to a complete lack of oil.

terms of endearment (n.phr)

Từ ngữ thân mật/yêu thương - Words or phrases used to express affection for someone - "Honey" and "sweetheart" are common ____ used between close couples.

stammer (v)

Nói lắp bắp - To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions, especially when nervous - He began to ____ nervously when asked to explain his sudden absence.

wear one's heart on one's sleeve (idiom)

Lộ rõ cảm xúc/ruột để ngoài da - To make one's feelings apparent or obvious to everyone - You always know exactly how she feels because she ____.

be on the same page (idiom)

Đồng quan điểm/cùng hiểu một vấn đề - To have the same understanding or agree about something - Before we start the debate, let's make sure we are all ____.

clam up (phr.v)

Câm như hến/ngậm miệng lại - To suddenly refuse to speak, especially out of nervousness or guard - When the teacher began questioning him about the prank, he completely ____.

jack in (phr.v)

Bỏ ngang (công việc/việc học) - To quit or abandon a job, task, or activity - He decided to ____ his boring office job to travel the world.

slack off (phr.v)

Lười biếng/giảm hiệu suất làm việc - To work with less effort or energy than usual - Don't ____ now; we are very close to finishing the final school assignment.

in a pinch (idiom)

Trường hợp bức thiết/nếu cần kíp - If absolutely necessary in an emergency or difficult situation - This tool isn't perfect for the repairs, but ____, it will do the job.

give one's right arm for sth (idiom)

Sẵn sàng đánh đổi mọi thứ để có cái gì - To be willing to give up something valuable to get something you want - I would ____ for a chance to win the National Excellent Student Contest.

glean information (v.phr)

Chắt lọc/thu thập thông tin - To collect information carefully and slowly from various sources - Detectives managed to ____ useful ____ from the suspect's social media accounts.

rankle (v)

Gây đau lòng/gậm nhấm (nỗi đau, tức giận) - To cause persistent annoyance, resentment, or pain in the mind - His insulting comment continued to ____ in her mind for several days.

spurn (v)

Từ chối một cách khinh miệt - To reject with disdain, contempt, or scorn - She ____ his offer of financial help, preferring to remain fully independent.

a kernel of truth (n.phr)

Một chút sự thật cốt lõi - A small amount of truth in a story, rumor, or statement - Although the rumor was wild, there was ____ in it.

crux (n)

Điểm mấu chốt/cốt lõi - The most important, decisive, or difficult point of an issue - The ____ of the problem is that we simply don't have enough budget.

deep-pocketed (adj)

Giàu có/nhiều tiền - Having a lot of money or extensive financial resources - The new tech startup is backed by several ____ investors from the capital.

a hotbed of crime (n.phr)

Ổ tồi tệ/nơi sản sinh tội phạm - A place where a lot of illegal or bad activities happen frequently - That abandoned neighborhood has unfortunately become ____ in recent years.

milestone (n)

Cột mốc quan trọng - An action or event marking a significant stage in development - Graduating from the specialized high school was a major ____ in her life.

rarefied air (n.phr)

Bầu không khí thanh cao/độc tôn (dành cho số ít thượng lưu) - An exclusive atmosphere associated with a small, elite group - He found it hard to adapt to the ____ of the high-society gala dinner.

arm-twisting (n)

Sự ép buộc/gây áp lực - The act of forcing, pressuring, or coercing someone to do something - After a bit of ____ from the manager, he finally agreed to work on Sunday.

within spitting distance of (idiom)

Rất gần/ngay cạnh - Very close to someone or a particular place - Our new apartment is located ____ the central metro station.

adjoining (adj)

Kế bên/bên cạnh (chung tường, ranh giới) - Next to or joined with another room, building, or piece of land - We booked two ____ rooms at the hotel for our family vacation.

abutting (adj)

Giáp ranh/tiếp giáp - Next to or touching something directly at the edge or boundary - The new public park is directly ____ the school grounds.

a cock-and-bull story (n.phr)

Câu chuyện bịa đặt vô lý - A story that is obviously not true, used as an excuse or explanation - He came up with ____ to explain why he failed to submit his homework.

take sb to the cleaners (idiom)

Lột sạch tiền của ai - To cheat someone out of all their money or beat them badly in a deal - The fraudulent investment scheme completely ____ and left them bankrupt.

placid (adj)

Điềm tĩnh/bình lặng - Calm and peaceful, not easily excited, upset, or disturbed - The large lake was completely ____ and quiet in the early morning.

sb's take on sth (n.phr)

Quan điểm/góc nhìn của ai về cái gì - Someone's opinion, attitude, or perspective on a situation - What is your ____ the new educational reform proposed by the council?

capricious (adj)

Thất thường/đổi thay - Changing mood, behavior, or weather suddenly and unexpectedly - The weather here is notoriously ____; it can rain heavily at any minute.

wavering (adj)

Do dự/lưỡng lự - Hesitating between two choices or becoming weaker in determination - Her commitment to the project was ____ due to the continuous lack of progress.

efflorescence (n)

Sự nở rộ/phát triển rực rỡ - The state, period, or peak of flowering and development - The Renaissance marked the ____ of European art, science, and literature.

acquiescence (n)

Sự bằng lòng/sự đồng ý mà không phản kháng - The reluctant acceptance of something without protest or argument - Her silent ____ was taken as a definite agreement to the proposal.

effervescence (n)

Sự sủi bọt/sự sôi nổi hào hứng - Bubbling, or showing high spirits, enthusiasm, and animation - The actress charmed everyone with her natural ____ and vibrant energy.

convalescence (n)

Thời kỳ dưỡng bệnh/hồi phục - Time spent recovering from an illness or major medical treatment - After his major heart surgery, he faced a long and peaceful period of ____.

see off (phr.v)

Tiễn ai ra đi - To go to a station, port, or airport to say goodbye to someone - My close friends came to the station to ____ me ____ before my long journey.

scrape off (phr.v)

Cạo sạch/gạt bỏ - To remove something from a surface by rubbing a sharp tool against it - You need to ____ the old paint ____ before applying a new coat.

cast off (phr.v)

Vứt bỏ/tháo cởi - To throw off, get rid of, or untie a boat from a dock - The ship finally ____ its lines and sailed out into the open sea.

wave off (phr.v)

Phẩy tay cho qua/vẫy tay tiễn - To dismiss something with a wave of the hand or say goodbye - She ____ his apologies ____, saying it didn't matter to her at all.

do sth on spec (idiom)

Làm việc gì với hy vọng gặp may (không chắc chắn) - To do something hoping for success without any definite plan or order - He wrote the investigative article ____, hoping a magazine would buy it.

be saddled with sth (v.phr)

Bị gánh vác/gánh nặng cái gì - To be burdened with an undesirable task, debt, or responsibility - Following his partner's sudden departure, he was ____ all the debts.

be fiddled with (v.phr)

Bị táy máy/bị thay đổi gian lận - To be touched, adjusted, or altered dishonestly or carelessly - The window locks had clearly ____ by someone trying to break in.

be regaled with (v.phr)

Được chiêu đãi/thưởng thức (câu chuyện, bữa tiệc) - To be entertained lavishly with stories, food, or grand entertainment - We were ____ fascinating stories of his travels through ancient Asian cities.

be parted with (v.phr)

Bị chia lìa/phải từ bỏ cái gì - To be separated from someone or forced to give up a possession - He was devastated when he was forced to ____ his beloved classic car.

abrogate a duty / responsibility (v.phr)

Từ bỏ trách nhiệm/nghĩa vụ - To fail to carry out or officially evade an official duty - Good leaders never ____ their ____ to protect their team members.

rescind (v)

Hủy bỏ/thu hồi (luật, quyết định) - To officially cancel, revoke, or repeal a law, contract, or decision - The city council decided to ____ the controversial ban on public gatherings.

defuse the situation / tension (v.phr)

Xoa dịu tình hình/căng thẳng - To make a dangerous, angry, or tense situation much calmer - Her calm words helped to ____ the tense ____ in the debate room.

missiles (n)

Tên lửa/vũ khí tầm xa - Weapons or objects that are forcibly propelled or shot at a target - The defense system successfully intercepted several enemy ____ during the air raid.

insensate (adj)

Vô tri/thiếu nhân tính/cuồng điên - Lacking physical sensation, or completely unfeeling, cold, and irrational - He flew into an ____ rage, smashing everything on the kitchen table.

a quizzical look (n.phr)

Cái nhìn ngơ ngác/dò hỏi - A facial expression showing mild amusement, curiosity, or confusion - She gave him ____ when he suggested walking outside in the heavy rain.

the embattled army (n.phr)

Đội quân khốn đốn/đang bị bao vây - An army surrounded by severe problems or under heavy enemy attack - The ____ struggled desperately to maintain its defensive position.

tax loophole (n)

Kẽ hở luật thuế - A technicality in the law that allows people to avoid paying taxes - Many large corporations hire expert lawyers to exploit every available ____.

cringe-making / cringe-worthy (adj)

Đáng xấu hổ/khiến người khác ái ngại - Causing a feeling of acute embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort - His attempt at telling an inappropriate joke during the meeting was completely ____.

an old maid (n.phr)

Người phụ nữ quá lứa lỡ thì - An older woman who has never married (often used offensively) - In old literature, a single woman over thirty was often labeled ____.

be saved by the bell (idiom)

Được cứu nguy vào phút chót - To be rescued from a difficult situation by a timely interruption - I didn't know the answer to the question, but I was ____ when the class ended.

speak with a forked tongue (idiom)

Lươn lẹo/nói lời hai lòng - To tell lies or make false, hypocritical promises to people - Do not trust that dishonest politician; he always ____ to voters.

right off the bat (idiom)

Ngay lập tức từ đầu - Immediately, instantly, or from the very beginning of an activity - ____, she made a fantastic impression on the job interview panel.

hit sb for six (idiom)

Gây sốc/đánh gục ai hoàn toàn - To shock, surprise, or upset someone severely and deeply - The news of his sudden dismissal from the school team really ____.

clatter (n)

Tiếng lách cách/loảng xoảng - A loud, rattling sound made by hard objects striking together - The metal pots fell to the kitchen floor with a loud, sudden ____.

a converted windmill (n.phr)

Cối xay gió được cải tạo (thành nhà) - A windmill that has been structurally changed into a house or building - They live in a unique and beautiful house that used to be ____.

precursor (n)

Tiền thân/người đi trước - A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind - High blood pressure is often a major ____ to serious heart disease.

outrider (n)

Người hộ tống/lực lượng đi tiền trạm - A person riding a motorcycle or horse who goes in front of a official car - The president's limousine was flanked by police ____ for safety.

harbinger (n)

Điềm báo/dấu hiệu báo trước - A sign that shows that something, usually bad, is going to happen - Black clouds and strong gusts are a clear ____ of an impending storm.

an impending storm (n.phr)

Cơn bão sắp ập đến - A severe storm that is about to happen or arrive very soon - The local fishermen immediately returned to the harbor to escape ____.

in a last-ditch attempt / effort (n.phr)

Trong nỗ lực tuyệt vọng cuối cùng - A final desperate effort to avoid a disaster or achieve success - Doctors operated on him for hours ____ to save his life.

promulgate regulations / laws (v.phr)

Ban hành quy định/luật lệ - To officially announce or put a new law or decree into effect - The ministry is planning to ____ stricter environmental regulations next month.

take a hard line on sth / sb (idiom)

Cương quyết/giữ lập trường cứng rắn với - To be very strict and refuse to change one's policy regarding someone or something - The school administration decides to ____ on student bullying.

bristle with sth (phr.v)

Đầy rẫy/chật ních cái gì - To be covered or completely filled with a lot of something - The ancient harbor was ____ grand warships preparing for the battle.

cripple with (v.phr)

Làm tàn phế/làm suy sụp vì - To be severely damaged, weakened, or paralyzed by something - The nation's economy was completely ____ soaring inflation during the war.

grapple with (phr.v)

Vật lộn/đối mặt với (khó khăn) - To try hard to find a solution to a highly difficult problem - The newly elected government has to ____ high unemployment rates.

busybody (n)

Kẻ tọc mạch/chuyện bao đồng - A person who interferes unnecessarily in the private affairs of others - Our neighbor is an interfering ____ who always watches what we do.

embedded (adj)

Được gắn chặt/ăn sâu vào - Fixed firmly, deeply, and securely in a surrounding mass or habit - These cultural traditions are deeply ____ in the local community.

confiscate (v)

Tịch thu - To officially take something away from someone, usually as a punishment - The teacher threatened to ____ his smartphone if he used it in class.

beseech (v)

Cầu xin/van nài - To ask someone urgently, fervently, and anxiously to do something - She ____ him not to leave her alone in the dark forest.

befit (v)

Thích hợp/xứng đáng với - To be appropriate, suitable, or proper for someone or something - A grand, elegant banquet was arranged to ____ the arrival of the foreign king.

be up the creek without a paddle (idiom)

Lâm vào thế bí/gặp rắc rối lớn - To be in a very difficult situation with no obvious or easy solution - If we lose our identification papers now, we will truly ____.

until the cows come home (idiom)

Cho đến mướt mùa/mãi mãi không thôi - For a very long time, or practically forever - You can argue with him ____, but he will never change his mind.

be afflicted with sth (v.phr)

Bị đau đớn/khốn khổ vì bệnh tật hoặc tai họa - To suffer constantly from a disease, severe pain, or serious trouble - He has ____ severe arthritis for over ten years now.

unravel a mystery (v.phr)

Giải mã một bí ẩn - To solve, clear up, or find the explanation for a mysterious situation - Top detectives are working tirelessly to ____ the kidnapping case.

a forlorn hope (n.phr)

Hy vọng mong manh/vô vọng - A plan, venture, or hope that is almost certain to fail completely - Trying to convince the strict headmaster was nothing but ____.

insulate sb from sth (v.phr)

Cách ly/bảo vệ ai khỏi cái gì tiêu cực - To protect someone from unpleasant, harmful, or harsh experiences - Parents often try to ____ their young children ____ the harsh realities of life.

press on (phr.v)

Tiếp tục tiến bước (dù khó khăn) - To continue moving forward or doing something with great determination - Despite the heavy downpour, the hikers decided to ____ to the summit.

plead guilty (v.phr)

Nhận tội trước tòa - To formally state in a court of law that you committed a crime - The suspect decided to ____ to the charges to get a lighter sentence.

bail out of sth (phr.v)

Rút lui/bỏ ngang việc gì - To escape from a difficult situation or abandon a serious commitment - He decided to ____ the business project when he realized the financial risks.

waves breaking on the shore (n.phr)

Sóng vỗ vào bờ - Large moving ridges of water crashing down on the land - I love sitting quietly on the beach, listening to the sound of ____.

transient (adj)

Tạm thời/ngắn ngủi - Lasting only for a short time; temporary or fleeting - The tourist city has a large, ____ population of students and visitors.

drive sb around the bend (idiom)

Làm ai điên lên/phát cáu - To make someone very angry, deeply annoyed, or highly frustrated - That continuous dripping noise from the bathroom faucet is going to ____.

hoodwink sb into believing sth (v.phr)

Lừa gạt ai tin vào điều gì - To trick, deceive, or dupe someone into accepting something false - Fraudsters managed to ____ several elderly people ____ their fake scheme.