Từ vựng 3 Bài thi hsg – thcs cấp thành phố năm 2021-2022

impervious (adj) /ɪmˈpɜːviəs/

Not allowing liquid to pass = Không thấm nước. 💧 The wax layer is impervious.

prevent (v) /prɪˈvent/

To stop something = Ngăn chặn. 🛑 The layer prevents water loss.

agent (n) /ˈeɪdʒənt/

Something that causes an effect = Tác nhân. 🔬 Bacteria are harmful agents.

synthetic (adj) /sɪnˈθetɪk/

Made artificially = Nhân tạo. 🧪 Synthetic waxes protect plants.

absorb (v) /əbˈzɔːb/

To take in liquid = Hấp thụ. 🧽 The ground can’t absorb any more water.

release (v) /rɪˈliːs/

To let something go = Thả ra. 🔓 The company released the prisoner.

resign (v) /rɪˈzaɪn/

To leave a job voluntarily = Từ chức. 📄 He resigned from his job.

dismiss (v) /dɪsˈmɪs/

To force someone to leave a job = Sa thải. 🚫 He was dismissed for misconduct.

issue (n) /ˈɪʃuː/

A subject or problem = Vấn đề. ⚠️ We need to discuss this issue.

spare time (n) /speə taɪm/

Free time = Thời gian rảnh. 📖 I read books in my spare time.

hobby (n) /ˈhɒbi/

An activity done for pleasure = Sở thích. 🎨 Stamp collecting is my hobby.

produce (v) /prəˈdjuːs/

To make or create = Sản xuất. 🏭 The village produces silk.

require (v) /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/

To need or demand = Yêu cầu. 📜 The teacher requires students to work hard.

misconduct (n) /ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/

Bad or illegal behavior = Hành vi sai trái. ⚖️ He was punished for misconduct.

sit on the fence (idiom)

To hold a neutral attitude = Giữ thái độ trung lập. 🚧 I’m sitting on the fence about this decision.

spill the beans (idiom)

To reveal a secret = Tiết lộ bí mật. 🤐 Don’t spill the beans about the party.

hang out (phr v)

To spend time with friends = Đi chơi, tụ tập. 🍕 Teenagers like to hang out with friends.

private collector (n) /ˈpraɪvət kəˈlektə(r)/

A person who collects things as a hobby = Nhà sưu tầm tư nhân. 🖼️ The painting was bought from a private collector.

town centre (n) /taʊn ˈsentə(r)/

The central part of a town = Trung tâm thị trấn. 🏙️ The hotel is in the town centre.

get the ball rolling (idiom)

To make something start happening = Bắt đầu việc gì đó. ⚽ Let’s get the ball rolling.

find one's feet (idiom)

To become familiar with a new situation = Làm quen với môi trường mới. 👣 It took her time to find her feet at work.

non-government organization (n) /ˌnɒn ˈɡʌvənmənt ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

A non-profit organization = Tổ chức phi chính phủ. 🏳️ NGOs help protect the environment.

globalization (n) /ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/

The process by which businesses operate on an international scale = Toàn cầu hóa. 🌍 Globalization affects all countries.

such … that (structure)

To emphasize the degree of something = Quá … đến mức mà. 😲 It was such a surprise that everyone screamed.

perfect (adj) /ˈpɜːfɪkt/

Having no faults; excellent = Hoàn hảo. ✅ The plan would be perfect with more time.