number 2

from class test

withstand (v)
/wɪθˈstænd/
e.g : Our durable panels are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

To resist or endure something without giving way; to remain firm against pressure.
= resist = stand up to

bustling (a)
/ˈbʌslɪŋ/

e.g : a bustling city
e.g : The market was bustling with life.

• full of people moving about in a busy way
  = busy = energetic = lively

devastation (n)
/ˌdevəˈsteɪʃn/

• great destruction or damage, especially over a wide area

• e.g : This typhoon caused widespread devastation

= ruin

relentless (a)

/rɪˈlentləs/

• e.g : The combination of strong stormy winds and relentless rain left town completely paralyzed.

• not stopping; not getting less strong; unceasingly intense.

• = harsh = uncompromising

paralyze (v)

/ˈpærəlaɪz/

• e.g : The accident left him paralysed from the waist down.

• e.g : The airport is still paralysed by the strike

• make somebody unable to feel or move all or part of their body

• prevent something from functioning normally

in need of

e.g : She is in need of financial support for her charity project.

• needing sth (emerge)

= lack of

on account of

/əˈkaʊnt/

• e.g : She retired early on account of ill health.

= owing to = due to = because of

irrespective of

/ˌɪr.ɪˈspek.tɪv/
e.g : Everyone gets the same amount, irrespective of age

• without considering something or being influenced by it

• = regardless of ~ despite

frustration (n)
/frʌˈstreɪʃn/

• in frustration : Dave thumped the table in frustration.

• frustration of (doing) something : She couldn't stand the frustration of not being able to help.

• utter frustration

• take out your frustration(s) on sb — He took out his frustrations on his teammates.

• a source of frustration

• biggest frustration

• the feeling of being disappointed

= sự bực tức/ khó chịu/ thất vọng/ chán nản

= disappointment = irritation

>< satisfaction >< fulfillment >< contentment >< relief

• something that causes you to feel unpleasant

= sự thất vọng tột cùng

= dissatisfaction = annoyance

unprecedented (a)

/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/

e.g : The situation is unprecedented in modern times.

• that has never happened, been done or been known before

= chưa từng có

embrace (n)

/ɪmˈbreɪs/

e.g : There were tears and embraces as they said goodbye.

e.g : The community showed a warm embrace for the new diversity policies.

• (noun) an act of putting your arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendship

= ôm ấp, âu yếm

= hug

• (noun) the act of accepting an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc, especially when it is done with enthusiasm

• = chào đón

restorative (a)

/rɪˈstɒrətɪv/

• the restorative power of fresh air

• restorative dentistry/surgery

• making you feel strong and healthy again

= tính hồi phục, khôi phục

• (medical) connected with treatment that repairs the body or a part of it

= hồi sức

invigorate (v)

/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

• invigorate somebody : They felt refreshed and invigorated after the walk.

• invigorate something : They are looking into ways of invigorating the department.

• to make somebody feel healthy and full of energy

= khiến cho ai phấn chấn, khỏe khoắn, sôi động hơn

• to make a situation, an organization, etc. efficient and successful

= làm cho điều gì phồn thịnh hơn

• = revitalize = rejuvenate

uplifting (a)

/ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/
e.g : an uplifting experience

e.g : morally uplifting

• making you feel happier or giving you more hope

= làm cho tinh thần phấn chấn

= inspiriting

rational (a)

/ˈræʃnəl/

e.g : a rational argument/choice/decision

e.g : No rational person would ever behave like that.

• (of behavior, ideas, etc.) based on reason rather than emotions

= có lý trí, nhận thức

• (of a person) able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions

• = reasonable = logical

algorithm (n)

/ˈælɡərɪðəm/

e.g : to develop/design/tweak an algorithm

e.g : to apply a complex/sophisticated algorithm

• a set of rules that must be followed when solving a particular problem

= thuật toán

= method = procedure

decipher (v)

/dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/

e.g : She quickly deciphered the whole message.

e.g : Can anyone decipher his handwriting?

• to convert something written in code into normal language

= phiên dịch, dịch mã

• to succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand

= giải mã = dịch được

= decode = interpret ~ unravel

prevalent (a)

/ˈprevələnt/

e.g : a prevalent view

• prevalent among somebody : These prejudices are particularly prevalent among people living in the North.

• prevalent in somebody / something : The disease is even more prevalent in Latin America.

• that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place

= phổ biến, rộng rãi

= universal = common = widespread

grasp (v)

/ɡrɑːsp/

• grasp somebody/something :

e.g : He grasped my hand and shook it warmly.

e.g : They failed to grasp the importance of his words.

• grasp a chance/an opportunity :

e.g : I grasped the opportunity to work abroad.

• clutch/grasp at straws :

e.g : I know I’m just clutching at straws here, but is it possible that the doctors are wrong?

• grasp the nettle

e.g : The government now has the opportunity to grasp the nettle of prison reform.

• to take a strong hold of sb/sth

= nắm chặt lấy

• to understand something completely

= nắm bắt được ý chính = hiểu được toàn bộ nội dung

• to take an opportunity without hesitating and use it

= nằm bắt cơ hội

• to deal with a difficult situation without hesitating

= không ngần ngại đường đầu thách thức

= grip

unravel (v)

/ʌnˈrævl/

e.g : The teacher asked us to unravel the fabric carefully in class.

e.g : The detective tried to unravel the mystery behind the crime.

e.g : The discovery will help scientists unravel the mystery of the Ice Age.

• To separate the threads of a woven or knitted material

= tránh xa, tách khỏi

• To undo or untwist something

= bóc tách, giải nghĩa

• To investigate and solve a mystery or complicated issue

= điều tra bí ẩn