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fasting (n/v-ing) /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/

Example: The bears survive long periods of fasting during winter.

EN: the act of not eating for a period of time

VI: sự nhịn ăn

emerge from (=come out of) (v) /ɪˈmɜːdʒ frɒm/

Example: The bears emerge from their dens in spring.

EN: appear from something

VI: xuất hiện / bước ra khỏi

conscious (adj) /ˈkɒnʃəs/

Example: People are becoming more conscious of environmental issues.

EN: aware of and able to understand something

VI: có ý thức, nhận thức được

shed light on (collocation)

Example: This research sheds light on human behaviour.

EN: to make something easier to understand

VI: làm sáng tỏ

determine (v) /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/

Example: Scientists aim to determine the cause of the disease.

EN: to find out or decide something exactly

VI: xác định

intake (n) /ˈɪnteɪk/

Example: High sugar intake can harm your health.

EN: the amount of something taken in

VI: lượng tiêu thụ

deplete (v) /dɪˈpliːt/

Example: Their energy reserves are depleted over time.

EN: to reduce something greatly or use it up

VI: làm cạn kiệt

dense (adj) /dens/

Example: The forest is dense and difficult to cross.

EN: closely packed together

VI: dày đặc

manipulate (v) /məˈnɪpjuleɪt/

Example: The animal can manipulate objects to get food.

EN: to control or handle something skillfully

VI: thao túng / điều khiển

problem-solving ability (n phrase)

Example: Humans have strong problem-solving abilities.

EN: the ability to find solutions to problems

VI: khả năng giải quyết vấn đề

get to (v)

Example: The animal tried to get to the food.

EN: to reach or gain access to something

VI: tiếp cận / đến được

deliberate (adj) /dɪˈlɪbərət/

Example: It was a deliberate decision.

EN: done on purpose and with careful thought

VI: có chủ ý, có cân nhắc

capable of (adj phr.)

Example: Humans are capable of complex thinking.

EN: having the ability to do something

VI: có khả năng

miss out (on) (phr.v)

Example: He missed out on a great opportunity.

EN: to lose the chance to experience something

VI: bỏ lỡ

form (a) relationship (v phrase)

Example: Children form relationships with their parents early.

EN: to develop a connection with someone

VI: hình thành mối quan hệ

thought-out behaviour (phr.)

Example: The experiment showed thought-out behaviour.

EN: behaviour that is carefully planned

VI: hành vi được suy tính kỹ

agile (adj) /ˈædʒaɪl/

Example: The animal is agile and fast.

EN: able to move quickly and easily

VI: nhanh nhẹn

unexpected (adj) /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Example: The results were unexpected.

EN: not expected or predicted

VI: bất ngờ

incredible (adj) /ɪnˈkredəbl/

Example: The pyramid is an incredible structure.

EN: extremely good or surprising

VI: đáng kinh ngạc

artefact (n) /ˈɑːtɪfækt/

Example: The museum displays ancient artefacts.

EN: an object made by humans, especially of historical interest

VI: hiện vật

chamber (n) /ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)/

Example: The burial chamber was hidden underground.

EN: a room, especially in a large building or underground

VI: căn phòng (thường trong lăng mộ)

vessel (n) /ˈvesəl/

Example: Many stone vessels were found in the tomb.

EN: a container used to hold liquids or objects

VI: vật chứa (bình, lọ, chum…)

astonish (v) /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

Example: The discovery astonished the scientists.

EN: to surprise someone very much

VI: làm kinh ngạc

excavate (v) /ˈekskəveɪt/

Example: Archaeologists excavate ancient sites to uncover hidden objects.

EN: to dig the ground to find something

VI: khai quật

attract to /əˈtrækt tuː/ (phr.V)

Exp: People are attracted to AI because it improves efficiency.

EN: to feel interested in something

VI: bị thu hút bởi

algorithm (n) /ˈælɡərɪðəm/

Example: The algorithm selects the most relevant results.

EN: a set of rules used to solve problems or process data

VI: thuật toán

take over (v) /teɪk ˈəʊvə/

Example: Machines may take over repetitive tasks.

EN: to replace or assume control

VI: thay thế / tiếp quản

instinct (n) /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

Example: Humans rely on instinct in uncertain situations.

EN: a natural tendency to act without thinking

VI: bản năng

intuition (n) /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/

Example: Good decisions require both data and intuition.

EN: the ability to understand something without reasoning

VI: trực giác

work to sb advantage (phr.V) /wɜːk tuː ˈædvɑːntɪdʒ/

Example: He used the system to work to his advantage.

EN: to create a benefit for someone

VI: có lợi cho ai

reach target (phr.V) /riːtʃ ˈtɑːɡɪt/

Example: Employees must reach their targets on time.

EN: to achieve a goal

VI: đạt mục tiêu

trustworthy (adj) /ˈtrʌstwɜːði/

Example: The system must be trustworthy for users to rely on it.

EN: able to be trusted

VI: đáng tin cậy

transparent (adj) /trænˈspærənt/

Example: Companies should be transparent about their policies.

EN: clear and easy to understand

VI: minh bạch

dilemma (n) /dɪˈlemə/

Example: Workers face a dilemma between safety and efficiency.

EN: a difficult situation with no easy choice

VI: tình thế khó xử

apocalyptic (adj) /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/

Example: Some people have apocalyptic views about AI.

EN: describing the end of the world or extreme disaster

VI: mang tính tận thế

misguided (adj) /ˌmɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/

Example: His fears are misguided and unnecessary.

EN: based on wrong ideas

VI: sai lầm, lệch hướng

comprehend (v) /ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/

Example: It is hard to comprehend complex systems.

EN: to understand something fully

VI: hiểu (mức sâu)

fertility (n) /fəˈtɪləti/

Example: The fertility of the soil is important for agriculture.

EN: the ability to produce plants or offspring

VI: khả năng sinh sản / độ màu mỡ

appear in (phr.V) /əˈpɪə ɪn/

Example: The symbol appears in ancient texts.

EN: to be seen or found in something

VI: xuất hiện trong

reveal (v) /rɪˈviːl/

Example: The study revealed new information.

EN: to make something known or visible

VI: tiết lộ / làm lộ ra

chalk (n) /tʃɔːk/

Example: The hill is made of chalk.

EN: a type of soft white rock

VI: đá phấn

make a mistake (collocation)

Example: Everyone makes mistakes when learning.

EN: to do something wrong

VI: mắc lỗi

mistake A for B (phr.V)

Example: She mistook salt for sugar.

EN: to confuse one thing with another

VI: nhầm A là B

be mistaken about (phr.V)

Example: He was mistaken about the results.

EN: to be wrong about something

VI: hiểu sai về

make no mistake (collocation)

Example: Make no mistake, this is serious.

EN: used to emphasize certainty

VI: đừng nhầm, chắc chắn là

by mistake (phrase)

Example: I deleted the file by mistake.

EN: accidentally

VI: vô tình

conquer (v) /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/

Example: She managed to conquer her fear of public speaking.

EN: to overcome or gain control over something

VI: chinh phục / vượt qua

the rest of (phrase)

Example: He spent the rest of the day studying.

EN: the remaining part of something

VI: phần còn lại của

lock into (v phrase)

Example: The company locked into a long-term contract.

EN: to become fixed in or committed to something

VI: bị ràng buộc / gắn chặt vào

stitch (v/n) /stɪtʃ/

Example: The doctor stitched the wound carefully.

EN: to sew something together

VI: khâu / may

consist of (v phrase) /kənˈsɪst əv/

Example: The course consists of four modules.

EN: to be made up of

VI: bao gồm

proceed with (v phrase) /prəˈsiːd wɪð/

Example: The team decided to proceed with the project.

EN: to continue doing something

VI: tiếp tục tiến hành

control over (n phrase)

Example: Parents should have some control over children’s screen time.

EN: the power to influence or manage something

VI: quyền kiểm soát đối với

slave (n) /sleɪv/

Example: Slaves were forced to work under harsh conditions.

EN: a person owned and controlled by another person

VI: nô lệ

contrary to (prep phrase) /ˈkɒntrəri tuː/

Example: Contrary to popular belief, the task is not difficult.

EN: opposite to what is expected or believed

VI: trái với

enroll in (v phrase) /ɪnˈrəʊl ɪn/

Example: Many students enroll in online courses nowadays.

EN: to officially join a course or program

VI: đăng ký tham gia

assist (v) /əˈsɪst/

Example: Teachers assist students in developing new skills.

EN: to help someone

VI: hỗ trợ

coordinate (v) /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/

Example: The manager coordinated the activities efficiently.

EN: to organize different parts to work together

VI: phối hợp / điều phối

keep time with (v phrase)

Example: The dancers kept time with the music.

EN: to follow the rhythm or timing of something

VI: giữ nhịp theo

move in and out of (v phrase)

Example: People moved in and out of the building all day.

EN: to enter and leave repeatedly

VI: ra vào liên tục

pass on (v phrase)

Example: Parents often pass on values to their children.

EN: to transfer or give something to another person

VI: truyền lại

dominate (v) /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

Example: Technology companies dominate the global market.

EN: to control or be the most powerful

VI: thống trị / chi phối

later (adv) /ˈleɪtə(r)/

Example: She decided to deal with the problem later.

EN: at a time in the future

VI: sau đó

tunnel (n) /ˈtʌnl/

Example: Workers built a tunnel through the mountain.

EN: an underground passage

VI: đường hầm

lid (n) /lɪd/

Example: She closed the lid of the box carefully.

EN: a cover for a container

VI: cái nắp

determine (v) /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/

Example: Scientists are trying to determine the cause of the disease.

EN: to discover or decide something

VI: xác định

inscription (n) /ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

Example: The ancient inscription was carved into stone.

EN: words written or carved on something

VI: chữ khắc / dòng chữ khắc

mine (n) /maɪn/

Example: The region is famous for its gold mines.

EN: a place where minerals are dug from the ground

VI: mỏ

mineral extraction (n phrase)

Example: Mineral extraction can damage the environment.

EN: the process of removing minerals from the earth

VI: khai thác khoáng sản

mineral vein (n phrase)

Example: Workers discovered a rich mineral vein underground.

EN: a layer or deposit of minerals in rock

VI: mạch khoáng sản

divert (v) /daɪˈvɜːt/

Example: Engineers diverted the river to protect the village.

EN: to change the direction of something

VI: chuyển hướng

entanglement (n) /ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt/

Example: Many sea turtles die because of entanglement in fishing nets.

EN: a situation in which something becomes twisted or trapped

VI: sự mắc kẹt, vướng mắc

steer clear of something (v phrase)

Example: Divers should steer clear of dangerous marine animals.

EN: to avoid something deliberately

VI: tránh xa

feel/detect a vibration (v phrase)

Example: Some animals can detect vibrations in the ground.

EN: to sense a movement or shaking

VI: cảm nhận sự rung động

marine life (n phrase)

Example: Plastic pollution threatens marine life.

EN: plants and animals living in the sea

VI: sinh vật biển

grasp something (v) /ɡrɑːsp/

Example: It took me a while to grasp the concept.

EN: to understand something fully

VI: hiểu, nắm bắt

adjust something to something (v phrase)

Example: The camera automatically adjusts brightness to the environment.

EN: to change something so that it fits a new condition

VI: điều chỉnh cái gì cho phù hợp với cái gì

seek refuge (v phrase) /siːk ˈrefjuːdʒ/

Example: Animals seek refuge in caves during storms.

EN: to look for a safe place

VI: tìm nơi trú ẩn

ambient light/noise/temperature (n phrase)

Example: Plants grow differently depending on ambient temperature.

EN: the surrounding conditions in an environment

VI: ánh sáng / tiếng ồn / nhiệt độ môi trường xung quanh

shallow (adj) /ˈʃæləʊ/

Example: The water near the shore is shallow.

EN: not deep

VI: nông

subspecies (n) /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/

Example: This bird belongs to a rare subspecies.

EN: a group within a species with slightly different characteristics

VI: phân loài

respond to something/someone (v phrase)

Example: The company responded quickly to customer complaints.

EN: to react to something or someone

VI: phản hồi / phản ứng với

procrastination (n) /prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/

Example: Procrastination often leads to unnecessary stress.

EN: the habit of delaying tasks

VI: sự trì hoãn

berate somebody for something (v) /bəˈreɪt/

Example: The manager berated him for arriving late.

EN: to criticize someone angrily

VI: mắng mỏ, chỉ trích ai vì điều gì

compose a message/email/letter (v phrase)

Example: She spent an hour composing an email to her professor.

EN: to write and create a piece of communication

VI: soạn, viết thư/tin nhắn/email