Thẻ ghi nhớ: Unit 4: Collocations | Quizlet

set fire to

make it start burning

catch fire

start to burn

fire broke out

the fire started

on fire

burning

fire spread

the fire moved and covered a larger area

burst into flames

suddenly began burning strongly

went up in flames

was destroyed by fire

put out the fire

stop the fire burning

SYN: extinguish the fire (FML)

lit a fire

started a fire for a purpose (ex: in a fireplace or garden)

fire went out

the fire stopped burning

put cigarette out

dập tắt điếu thuốc

burst into tears

bật khóc, òa khóc

noise died down

tiếng ồn dần dần nhỏ lại, dịu đi hoặc lắng xuống

torrential rain

very heavy rain

gale-force winds

very strong winds

great honour

an action or occasion that creates a feeling of pride

familiar face

a person who you recognize and know

brief summary

a short statement giving the main points of sth

classic example

a very disapproval from others

SYN: fierce criticism, widespread criticism

utter chaos

a state of complete confusion - tình trạng mất kiểm soát nghiêm trọng

SYN: total chaos

narrow escape

they were lucky to get away safely

a really eyesore

a building or object that is very unpleasant to look at

take offence (at sth)

show you are angry or upset about sth, or feeling insulted by it

make it clear (that)

say sth to make sb understand a situation

do no such thing

refuse to do the thing you have been asked to - không làm điều đó

reach (an) agreement

successfully arrive at an agreement (reach a conclusion/compromise/verdict)

compromise (n)

an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end

face the prospect (of/that...)

recognize the possibility that sth may happen

settle a dispute

end an agreement between people (settle an agreement)

hold sb responsible (for sth)

think that sb should be blamed for sth - quy trách nhiệm cho ai đó

take the blame (for sth)

accept responsibility for sth

reach the point (where/when)

arrive at a time or stage at which sth happens

back down

stop asking for sth, or stop saying you will do sth

fire/flames died down

the fire/flames became weak

forest fires

fires that occur in forests during hot summer months

lights went out

đèn tắt, mất điện

fight broke out

một cuộc ẩu đả, đánh nhau hoặc giao tranh đột ngột nổ ra

disease spread

sự lây lan bệnh tật

considerable difficulty

a lot of difficult

SYN: great difficulty

extensive damage

a lot of damage

SYN: widespread damage

strong accent

a very notable accent

OPP: slight accent

real effort

a big effort

SYN: special/ concerted effort

main concern

biggest worry

SYN: principal concern

growing concern

an increasing concern

verdict (n)

lời tuyên án, lời phán quyết

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