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adequate (adj)
UK /ˈæd.ə.kwət/, US /ˈæd.ə.kwət/
ex: The food was adequate, but not exceptional.
She lacked adequate training for the job.
He didn't have adequate time to prepare for the exam.
Synonym: sufficient, enough, acceptable
Antonym: inadequate, insufficient
đầy đủ
allergy (n)
UK /ˈæl.ə.dʒi/, US /ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi/
ex: I have an allergy to cats.
My sister developed a food allergy later in life.
Pollen allergy is common in the spring.
Synonym: sensitivity, hypersensitivity, reaction
Antonym: tolerance, immunity
sự dị ứng
alleviate (v)
UK /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/, US /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
ex: The medicine did nothing to alleviate her pain.
Governments are trying to alleviate the problem of poverty.
A cool compress can help alleviate the swelling.
Synonym: relieve, ease, reduce, soothe
Antonym: worsen, aggravate, intensify
làm giảm bớt, xoa dịu
antibiotics (n)
UK /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/, US /ˌæn.t̬i.baɪˈɑː.t̬ɪks/
ex: The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics for the infection.
Overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistant bacteria.
This type of antibiotic is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Synonym: antibacterial, antimicrobial drug
Antonym: N/A
thuốc kháng sinh
balanced (adj)
UK /ˈbæl.ənst/, US /ˈbæl.ənst/
ex: A balanced diet is essential for good health.
She tries to live a balanced life, combining work, family, and hobbies.
The report provides a balanced view of the situation.
Synonym: stable, proportional, equitable
Antonym: unbalanced, unstable, biased
cân bằng
communicable (adj)
UK /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.bəl/, US /kəˈmjuː.nə.kə.bəl/
ex: The flu is a highly communicable disease.
Health officials are working to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
It's important to isolate patients with communicable illnesses.
Synonym: infectious, contagious, transmissible
Antonym: non-communicable, non-contagious
có thể lây, có thể lan truyền
complement (v)
UK /ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/, US /ˈkɑːm.plə.ment/
ex: The sauce is a perfect complement to the spicy chicken.
His skills in marketing complement her expertise in finance.
The new furniture complements the existing decor.
Synonym: enhance, complete, supplement
Antonym: clash, conflict
bổ sung
conscious (adj)
UK /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/, US /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/
ex: He was conscious of the fact that he was being watched.
She made a conscious decision to change her career.
The patient was conscious and talking after the accident.
Synonym: aware, mindful, deliberate
Antonym: unconscious, unaware
có ý thức, tỉnh táo
contain (v)
UK /kənˈteɪn/, US /kənˈteɪn/
ex: Firefighters are struggling to contain the wildfire.
The government implemented measures to contain the outbreak.
Try to contain your excitement.
Synonym: control, restrain, curb, limit
Antonym: release, spread
kiềm chế (sự lây lan, phát triển)
contract (v)
UK /kənˈtrækt/, US /kənˈtrækt/
ex: He contracted malaria while traveling in a tropical region.
It is easy to contract a cold in the winter.
She contracted a serious illness on her trip.
Synonym: catch, get, develop, acquire
Antonym: recover from, get over
nhiễm, mắc bệnh
craze (n)
UK /kreɪz/, US /kreɪz/
ex: The new dance challenge has become a worldwide craze.
The fitness craze of the 1980s led to a boom in gym memberships.
That fashion craze lasted only a few months.
Synonym: fad, trend, rage, vogue
Antonym: classic, tradition
cơn sốt, mốt nhất thời
check-up (n)
UK /ˈtʃek.ʌp/, US /ˈtʃek.ʌp/
ex: You should have a dental check-up every six months.
He went to the doctor for his annual check-up.
The car needs a thorough check-up before the long trip.
Synonym: examination, inspection, physical
Antonym: N/A
sự kiểm tra sức khỏe
dehydrated (adj)
UK /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪ.tɪd/, US /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪ.t̬ɪd/
ex: You can become dehydrated if you don't drink enough water in hot weather.
The lost hiker was severely dehydrated when they found him.
Symptoms of being dehydrated include dizziness and a dry mouth.
Synonym: dried out, parched
Antonym: hydrated
bị mất nước
deprivation (n)
UK /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/, US /ˌdep.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
ex: Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on your health.
The children suffered from years of emotional deprivation.
Many people in the city live in conditions of great deprivation.
Synonym: lack, shortage, deficiency, poverty
Antonym: abundance, surplus, wealth
sự thiếu thốn, sự tước đoạt
disrupt (v)
UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/, US /dɪsˈrʌpt/
ex: The protest threatened to disrupt the city's traffic.
A phone call can disrupt your concentration.
Changes in routine can disrupt young children.
Synonym: interrupt, disturb, interfere with
Antonym: organize, arrange, maintain
làm gián đoạn, phá vỡ
enthusiasm (n)
UK /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/, US /ɪnˈθuː.zi.æz.əm/
ex: She has a great enthusiasm for her work.
His lack of enthusiasm was obvious to everyone.
They greeted the proposal with little enthusiasm.
Synonym: eagerness, passion, zeal
Antonym: apathy, indifference
sự nhiệt tình, lòng nhiệt huyết
enthusiast (n)
UK /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/, US /ɪnˈθuː.zi.æst/
ex: He is a great car enthusiast.
A group of fitness enthusiasts meets in the park every morning.
The book is a must-read for any history enthusiast.
Synonym: fan, devotee, aficionado, buff
Antonym: critic, detractor
người nhiệt tình, người đam mê
excessive (adj)
UK /ekˈses.ɪv/, US /ɪkˈses.ɪv/
ex: Excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems.
The media showed an excessive amount of interest in the story.
He was charged an excessive price for the meal.
Synonym: immoderate, extreme, exorbitant
Antonym: moderate, reasonable, insufficient
quá mức, thừa
forgetful (adj)
UK /fəˈɡet.fəl/, US /fɚˈɡet.fəl/
ex: He's getting more forgetful in his old age.
I'm so forgetful, I have to write everything down.
She's a bit forgetful and often misplaces her keys.
Synonym: absent-minded, scatterbrained
Antonym: mindful, retentive
hay quên
fragile (adj)
UK /ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/, US /ˈfrædʒ.əl/
ex: Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Their relationship is in a fragile state.
After the illness, she felt very fragile.
Synonym: delicate, brittle, weak, vulnerable
Antonym: strong, robust, durable
dễ vỡ, mong manh
fulfilling (adj)
UK /fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ/, US /fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ/
ex: She finds her work as a teacher very fulfilling.
Helping others can be a deeply fulfilling experience.
He was looking for a more fulfilling career.
Synonym: satisfying, rewarding, gratifying
Antonym: unfulfilling, unsatisfying
thỏa mãn, viên mãn
immune system (n)
UK /ɪˈmjuːn ˌsɪs.təm/, US /ɪˈmjuːn ˌsɪs.təm/
ex: A healthy diet can help to boost your immune system.
The virus attacks the body's immune system.
Stress can weaken the immune system.
Synonym: N/A
Antonym: N/A
hệ miễn dịch
impair (v)
UK /ɪmˈpeər/, US /ɪmˈper/
ex: Lack of sleep can impair your ability to drive.
His hearing was impaired by the loud explosion.
Drinking alcohol will impair your judgment.
Synonym: damage, weaken, harm, diminish
Antonym: improve, enhance, strengthen
làm suy yếu, làm hư hại
implement (v)
UK /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/, US /ˈɪm.plə.ment/
ex: The company will implement the new policy next month.
It was time to implement the changes they had discussed.
The government failed to implement the promised reforms.
Synonym: execute, apply, carry out, put into effect
Antonym: cancel, disregard, neglect
thực hiện, thi hành
infectious (adj)
UK /ɪnˈfek.ʃəs/, US /ɪnˈfek.ʃəs/
ex: Chickenpox is an infectious disease.
Her laughter is infectious.
He has an infectious enthusiasm for life.
Synonym: contagious, communicable, transmissible
Antonym: non-infectious, non-communicable
dễ lây nhiễm, truyền nhiễm
intake (n)
UK /ˈɪn.teɪk/, US /ˈɪn.teɪk/
ex: You should reduce your daily intake of sugar and salt.
The university has a large intake of new students each year.
The machine's air intake was blocked.
Synonym: consumption, input, absorption
Antonym: output, expenditure
lượng tiêu thụ, lượng nạp vào
knowledgeable (adj)
UK /ˈnɒl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/, US /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/
ex: He is very knowledgeable about modern art.
Our staff are knowledgeable and can answer all your questions.
She is a highly knowledgeable guide.
Synonym: well-informed, expert, learned
Antonym: ignorant, uninformed
có kiến thức, am hiểu
lethargy (n)
UK /ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/, US /ˈleθ.ɚ.dʒi/
ex: Symptoms of the illness include fever and lethargy.
I was overcome by a feeling of lethargy after the big meal.
He shook himself out of his lethargy and went for a walk.
Synonym: sluggishness, listlessness, fatigue, apathy
Antonym: energy, vigor, vitality
trạng thái mệt mỏi, không có năng lượng
life expectancy (n)
UK /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/, US /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/
ex: Life expectancy in Japan is among the highest in the world.
Medical advances have increased life expectancy.
A healthy lifestyle can improve your life expectancy.
Synonym: lifespan
Antonym: N/A
tuổi thọ trung bình
lifespan (n)
UK /ˈlaɪf.spæn/, US /ˈlaɪf.spæn/
ex: The average human lifespan has increased dramatically over the last century.
Some turtles have a very long lifespan.
Advances in medicine are extending the human lifespan.
Synonym: life expectancy, lifetime
Antonym: N/A
tuổi thọ
meditation (n)
UK /ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/, US /ˌmed.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
ex: She practices meditation to reduce stress.
Meditation can help improve focus and concentration.
He finds peace through daily meditation.
Synonym: contemplation, reflection, mindfulness
Antonym: N/A
thiền định
moderate (adj)
UK /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/, US /ˈmɑː.dɚ.ət/
ex: He is a person of moderate political views.
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation at a moderate price.
You should get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day.
Synonym: reasonable, temperate, mild
Antonym: extreme, excessive, unreasonable
vừa phải, ôn hòa
nutrient (n)
UK /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/, US /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/
ex: Plants absorb nutrients from the soil.
A healthy diet provides all the essential nutrients.
This breakfast cereal is packed with vitamins and nutrients.
Synonym: nourishment, food
Antonym: N/A
chất dinh dưỡng
nutritious (adj)
UK /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/, US /nuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/
ex: A nutritious breakfast is a great way to start the day.
The cookbook is full of simple and nutritious recipes.
Whole foods are naturally nutritious.
Synonym: wholesome, healthy, nourishing
Antonym: unhealthy, non-nutritious
bổ dưỡng
optimal (adj)
UK /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/, US /ˈɑːp.tə.məl/
ex: This design provides the optimal balance of strength and weight.
The coach is still trying to find the optimal lineup for the team.
The plants are grown in optimal conditions.
Synonym: best, ideal, perfect, most favorable
Antonym: worst, suboptimal
tối ưu
patron (n)
UK /ˈpeɪ.trən/, US /ˈpeɪ.trən/
ex: The restaurant is very popular with its regular patrons.
Patrons are asked not to smoke in the theater.
She was a generous patron of the arts.
Synonym: customer, client, supporter, sponsor
Antonym: N/A
khách quen
preservative (n)
UK /prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/, US /prɪˈzɝː.və.t̬ɪv/
ex: This jam is all-natural and contains no artificial preservatives.
Many processed foods are high in salt and preservatives.
Some people are allergic to certain preservatives.
Synonym: N/A
Antonym: N/A
chất bảo quản
processed (adj)
UK /ˈprəʊ.sest/, US /ˈprɑː.sest/
ex: It's best to limit your intake of processed foods like bacon and sausage.
Processed cheese has a longer shelf life.
He avoids highly processed snacks.
Synonym: treated, prepared, refined
Antonym: natural, raw, unprocessed
đã qua xử lý, chế biến
prolonged (adj)
UK /prəˈlɒŋd/, US /prəˈlɑːŋd/
ex: Prolonged exposure to the sun can be harmful.
We had to endure a prolonged delay at the airport.
A prolonged illness left him feeling weak.
Synonym: extended, lengthy, long-lasting
Antonym: short, brief
kéo dài
refreshment (n)
UK /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/, US /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/
ex: Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.
We stopped at a small café for some refreshment.
The break for refreshment was very welcome.
Synonym: snack, drink, sustenance
Antonym: N/A
đồ ăn nhẹ, thức uống giải khát
remedy (n)
UK /ˈrem.ə.di/, US /ˈrem.ə.di/
ex: A hot lemon drink is a good remedy for a cold.
There is no simple remedy for unemployment.
She uses a traditional herbal remedy for her headaches.
Synonym: cure, treatment, solution
Antonym: problem, disease
phương thuốc, cách chữa trị
resilience (n)
UK /rɪˈzɪl.i.əns/, US /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
ex: The team showed great resilience by coming back to win the game.
She has a lot of resilience to stress.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity.
Synonym: toughness, strength, flexibility, endurance
Antonym: fragility, weakness, vulnerability
khả năng phục hồi, sức bền
side effect (n)
UK /ˈsaɪd ɪˌfekt/, US /ˈsaɪd əˌfekt/
ex: Drowsiness is a common side effect of this medication.
You should consult your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.
One side effect of the new policy was a rise in unemployment.
Synonym: adverse effect, complication, repercussion
Antonym: main effect
tác dụng phụ
stroke (n)
UK /strəʊk/, US /stroʊk/
ex: He had a stroke that left him unable to speak.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke.
Quick medical attention is crucial after a stroke.
Synonym: cerebrovascular accident, seizure
Antonym: N/A
đột quỵ
sufficient (adj)
UK /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/, US /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
ex: We do not have sufficient information to make a decision.
Is there sufficient food for everyone?
One hour should be sufficient to complete the task.
Synonym: enough, adequate, ample
Antonym: insufficient, inadequate
đầy đủ
therapeutic (adj)
UK /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/, US /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.t̬ɪk/
ex: Gardening can have a therapeutic effect.
She found the process of writing to be very therapeutic.
The spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments.
Synonym: healing, curative, remedial, beneficial
Antonym: harmful, detrimental
trị liệu, có tính chữa bệnh
unwind (v)
UK /ʌnˈwaɪnd/, US /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
ex: A glass of wine is a good way to unwind after a long day.
It's important to find time to unwind and relax.
I like to unwind by listening to music.
Synonym: relax, loosen up, de-stress, take it easy
Antonym: tense up, stress out
thư giãn
vulnerable (adj)
UK /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/, US /ˈvʌl.nɚ.ə.bəl/
ex: Young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
He felt very vulnerable after losing his job.
The system is vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Synonym: exposed, susceptible, defenseless, weak
Antonym: invulnerable, protected, resilient
dễ bị tổn thương, dễ bị tấn công
wholesome (adj)
UK /ˈhəʊl.səm/, US /ˈhoʊl.səm/
ex: The restaurant serves wholesome food that is both delicious and healthy.
It was a wholesome family movie suitable for all ages.
She has a wholesome, natural beauty.
Synonym: healthy, nutritious, beneficial, pure
Antonym: unhealthy, harmful, corrupt
lành mạnh, bổ dưỡng
to be attributed to
ex: The team's success is attributed to their hard work and dedication.
Many lung diseases are attributed to smoking.
The painting is attributed to a famous 17th-century artist.
Synonym: be ascribed to, be credited to, be put down to
được cho là do, được quy cho
to be detrimental to
ex: Smoking is detrimental to your health.
Lack of sleep can be detrimental to your performance at work.
These policies have been detrimental to the local economy.
Synonym: be harmful to, be damaging to, be injurious to
có hại cho
cater to
ex: The hotel caters to business travelers.
This TV channel caters to a younger audience.
The menu is designed to cater to all tastes.
Synonym: serve, provide for, accommodate
phục vụ, đáp ứng nhu cầu của ai cái gì
incorporate something into something
ex: We will incorporate your suggestions into the final report.
She tries to incorporate more vegetables into her diet.
The new design incorporates several safety features.
Synonym: include, integrate, combine
kết hợp cái gì đó vào cái gì đó
make a reservation
ex: I'd like to make a reservation for two people for tonight.
You need to make a reservation well in advance for that popular restaurant.
Did you remember to make a reservation at the hotel?
Synonym: book a table, reserve a room, book in advance
đặt chỗ, đặt bàn trước
raise awareness of
ex: The campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk driving.
We need to raise awareness of mental health issues.
The event successfully raised awareness of the charity's work.
Synonym: bring attention to, publicize, highlight
nâng cao nhận thức về
stay away from
ex: You should stay away from fatty foods if you want to lose weight.
The doctor told him to stay away from cigarettes.
Stay away from the edge of the cliff.
Synonym: avoid, keep away from, steer clear of
tránh xa ai/cái gì đó
stay up late
ex: I had to stay up late to finish my project.
Children shouldn't stay up late on school nights.
We stayed up late talking and listening to music.
Synonym: burn the midnight oil
Antonym: go to bed early
thức khuya
suffer from
ex: She has been suffering from severe headaches recently.
Many people in the world suffer from a lack of clean water.
He suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
Synonym: be afflicted with, be troubled by, experience
chịu đựng, mắc phải
assistance (n)
UK /əˈsɪs.təns/, US /əˈsɪs.təns/
ex: We offer financial assistance to students.
Can I be of any assistance?
He can walk with the assistance of a cane.
Synonym: help, aid, support
Antonym: hindrance, obstruction
sự giúp đỡ
centenarian (n)
UK /ˌsen.təˈneə.ri.ən/, US /ˌsen.təˈner.i.ən/
ex: My great-grandmother is a centenarian.
The town celebrated the birthday of its oldest resident, a centenarian.
He interviewed several centenarians for his book on longevity.
Synonym: N/A
Antonym: N/A
người sống thọ trên 100 tuổi
consumption (n)
UK /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/, US /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
ex: The consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to obesity.
We need to reduce our energy consumption.
The country's consumption of oil has increased.
Synonym: intake, use, expenditure
Antonym: production, conservation
sự tiêu thụ
dementia (n)
UK /dɪˈmen.ʃə/, US /dɪˈmen.ʃə/
ex: My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia.
Dementia affects memory, thinking, and social abilities.
There is no cure for dementia, but some treatments can help manage symptoms.
Synonym: senility, cognitive decline
Antonym: N/A
chứng mất trí
detection (n)
UK /dɪˈtek.ʃən/, US /dɪˈtek.ʃən/
ex: Early detection of the disease is crucial.
The detection of smoke set off the alarm.
The new equipment will improve the detection of illegal drugs.
Synonym: discovery, identification, recognition
Antonym: concealment, hiding
sự phát hiện
detrimental (adj)
UK /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/, US /ˌdet.rəˈmen.t̬əl/
ex: Smoking is detrimental to your health.
The new policy had a detrimental effect on the economy.
Lack of sleep can be detrimental to your performance.
Synonym: harmful, damaging, injurious
Antonym: beneficial, advantageous
có hại, bất lợi
dietary (adj)
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.tər.i/, US /ˈdaɪ.ə.ter.i/
ex: She has special dietary needs due to her allergies.
The doctor recommended some dietary changes.
Dietary fiber is important for a healthy digestive system.
Synonym: nutritional, eating
Antonym: N/A
thuộc chế độ ăn uống
disability (n)
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/, US /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
ex: He has a physical disability that makes it difficult for him to walk.
The new building has good access for people with disabilities.
She receives a disability pension from the government.
Synonym: impairment, condition, handicap
Antonym: ability, capability
khuyết tật, sự tàn tật
dispute (n)
UK /dɪˈspjuːt/, US /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/
ex: The two countries are in a dispute over the border.
The workers are in a dispute with management over pay.
The dispute was finally settled out of court.
Synonym: disagreement, argument, conflict, quarrel
Antonym: agreement, harmony
cuộc tranh chấp, cuộc tranh cãi
embody (v)
UK /ɪmˈbɒd.i/, US /ɪmˈbɑː.di/
ex: She embodies the qualities of a true leader.
The new design embodies the company's commitment to innovation.
He is the embodiment of the American dream.
Synonym: represent, personify, exemplify, symbolize
Antonym: exclude, conceal
hiện thân, tiêu biểu
excessive (adj)
UK /ekˈses.ɪv/, US /ɪkˈses.ɪv/
ex: Excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems.
The media showed an excessive amount of interest in the story.
He was charged an excessive price for the meal.
Synonym: immoderate, extreme, exorbitant
Antonym: moderate, reasonable, insufficient
quá mức, thừa thãi
exemplify (v)
UK /ɪɡˈzem.plɪ.faɪ/, US /ɪɡˈzem.plə.faɪ/
ex: Her courage and determination exemplify the best of the human spirit.
This case exemplifies the need for better safety regulations.
The hotel exemplifies the city's modern architecture.
Synonym: illustrate, demonstrate, represent, embody
Antonym: obscure, confuse
minh họa, là ví dụ điển hình
forgetful (adj)
UK /fəˈɡet.fəl/, US /fɚˈɡet.fəl/
ex: He's getting more forgetful in his old age.
I'm so forgetful, I have to write everything down.
She's a bit forgetful and often misplaces her keys.
Synonym: absent-minded, scatterbrained
Antonym: mindful, retentive
hay quên
genetics (n)
UK /dʒəˈnet.ɪks/, US /dʒəˈnet̬.ɪks/
ex: Genetics plays a role in many diseases.
She is studying genetics at university.
Advances in genetics have led to new treatments for some illnesses.
Synonym: heredity, genetic makeup
Antonym: N/A
di truyền học
hardship (n)
UK /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/, US /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/
ex: The family faced many hardships after the father lost his job.
Many people are suffering economic hardship.
She overcame great hardship to achieve her goals.
Synonym: difficulty, suffering, adversity, poverty
Antonym: ease, comfort, prosperity
sự gian khổ, khó khăn
intake (n)
UK /ˈɪn.teɪk/, US /ˈɪn.teɪk/
ex: You should reduce your daily intake of sugar and salt.
The university has a large intake of new students each year.
The machine's air intake was blocked.
Synonym: consumption, input, absorption
Antonym: output, expenditure
lượng tiêu thụ, sự hấp thụ
landlocked (adj)
UK /ˈlænd.lɒkt/, US /ˈlænd.lɑːkt/
ex: Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe.
Being landlocked can present challenges for trade and transportation.
The small, landlocked nation is surrounded by larger countries.
Synonym: inland, surrounded by land
Antonym: coastal
không giáp biển
life expectancy (n)
UK /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/, US /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/
ex: Life expectancy in Japan is among the highest in the world.
Medical advances have increased life expectancy.
A healthy lifestyle can improve your life expectancy.
Synonym: lifespan
Antonym: N/A
tuổi thọ
life-threatening (adj)
UK /ˈlaɪfˌθret.ən.ɪŋ/, US /ˈlaɪfˌθret.ən.ɪŋ/
ex: He was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
The doctors performed a life-saving operation.
The storm was not as life-threatening as initially feared.
Synonym: deadly, fatal, mortal
Antonym: harmless, non-threatening
nguy hiểm đến tính mạng
longevity (n)
UK /lɒnˈdʒev.ə.ti/, US /lɑːnˈdʒev.ə.t̬i/
ex: The people of this region are known for their longevity.
Genetics and lifestyle both play a role in longevity.
She credits her longevity to a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Synonym: long life, durability
Antonym: short life, brevity
tuổi thọ
luxurious (adj)
UK /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ri.əs/, US /lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/
ex: They stayed in a luxurious hotel with a swimming pool and spa.
She loves to indulge in luxurious bubble baths.
The car has a luxurious leather interior.
Synonym: opulent, lavish, sumptuous, deluxe
Antonym: basic, simple, spartan
sang trọng
mitigate (v)
UK /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/, US /ˈmɪt̬.ə.ɡeɪt/
ex: The government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change.
We need to find ways to mitigate the risks involved.
Pain medication can help to mitigate the suffering of patients.
Synonym: alleviate, reduce, lessen, ease
Antonym: aggravate, worsen, intensify
giảm nhẹ, làm dịu
moderation (n)
UK /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/, US /ˌmɑː.dɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
ex: Moderation in all things is the key to a healthy life.
He drinks alcohol in moderation.
She believes in moderation, not complete abstinence.
Synonym: temperance, self-control, restraint
Antonym: excess, indulgence
sự điều độ
monitor (v)
UK /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/, US /ˈmɑː.nə.t̬ɚ/
ex: The doctors will continue to monitor her progress.
The police are monitoring the situation closely.
Parents should monitor their children's use of the internet.
Synonym: observe, track, watch, supervise
Antonym: ignore, neglect
theo dõi, giám sát
mountainous (adj)
UK /ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/, US /ˈmaʊn.t̬ən.əs/
ex: The country has a rugged, mountainous terrain.
We went hiking in a mountainous region of the country.
The mountainous landscape was breathtaking.
Synonym: hilly, alpine
Antonym: flat, level
nhiều núi
nutrition (n)
UK /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/, US /nuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/
ex: Good nutrition is essential for growing children.
She is studying nutrition and dietetics at university.
The hospital has a team of experts in nutrition.
Synonym: nourishment, sustenance, diet
Antonym: malnutrition
dinh dưỡng
obese (adj)
UK /əʊˈbiːs/, US /oʊˈbiːs/
ex: The doctor warned him that he was becoming obese.
Obesity is a major health problem in many Western countries.
The government has launched a campaign to tackle childhood obesity.
Synonym: overweight, fat, corpulent
Antonym: underweight, thin, skinny
béo phì
overweight (adj)
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt/, US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈweɪt/
ex: He is a few pounds overweight.
Many people are overweight due to a poor diet and lack of exercise.
The doctor advised her to lose some weight as she was slightly overweight.
Synonym: obese, plump, chubby
Antonym: underweight, slim, slender
thừa cân
prefecture (n)
UK /ˈpriː.fek.tʃər/, US /ˈpriː.fek.tʃɚ/
ex: Japan is divided into 47 prefectures.
He is the governor of the prefecture.
The conference will be held in the capital of the prefecture.
Synonym: province, district, region
Antonym: N/A
tỉnh, quận (ở Nhật, Trung Quốc)
preservative (n)
UK /prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/, US /prɪˈzɝː.və.t̬ɪv/
ex: This jam is all-natural and contains no artificial preservatives.
Many processed foods are high in salt and preservatives.
Some people are allergic to certain preservatives.
Synonym: N/A
Antonym: N/A
chất bảo quản
prolong (v)
UK /prəˈlɒŋ/, US /prəˈlɑːŋ/
ex: The treatment can prolong the life of a cancer patient.
The meeting was prolonged by a long and heated debate.
We don't want to prolong the agony.
Synonym: extend, lengthen, draw out
Antonym: shorten, curtail
kéo dài
reserved (adj)
UK /rɪˈzɜːvd/, US /rɪˈzɝːvd/
ex: She is a very reserved person and doesn't talk much.
He is quiet and reserved in public.
She gave a reserved smile.
Synonym: shy, withdrawn, reticent, quiet
Antonym: outgoing, talkative, communicative
dè dặt, kín đáo
resilience (n)
UK /rɪˈzɪl.i.əns/, US /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
ex: The team showed great resilience by coming back to win the game.
She has a lot of resilience to stress.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity.
Synonym: toughness, strength, flexibility, endurance
Antonym: fragility, weakness, vulnerability
khả năng phục hồi nhanh, sự kiên cường
shelf life (n)
UK /ˈʃelf ˌlaɪf/, US /ˈʃelf ˌlaɪf/
ex: Fresh milk has a short shelf life.
The product has a shelf life of six months.
The new packaging will extend the shelf life of the food.
Synonym: expiration date, use-by date
Antonym: N/A
thời hạn sử dụng
unfavourable (adj)
UK /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/, US /ʌnˈfeɪ.vɚ.ə.bəl/
ex: The weather conditions were unfavourable for a picnic.
The company received an unfavourable report from the auditors.
The new law has had an unfavourable impact on small businesses.
Synonym: adverse, disadvantageous, negative
Antonym: favorable, advantageous, positive
bất lợi, không thuận lợi
unprocessed (adj)
UK /ʌnˈprəʊ.sest/, US /ʌnˈprɑː.sest/
ex: A healthy diet should include plenty of fresh, unprocessed foods.
She prefers to eat unprocessed cheese.
Unprocessed data is not very useful.
Synonym: raw, natural, whole
Antonym: processed, refined
chưa qua chế biến
vibrant (adj)
UK /ˈvaɪ.brənt/, US /ˈvaɪ.brənt/
ex: The city has a vibrant nightlife.
She has a vibrant personality.
The artist is known for her use of vibrant colors.
Synonym: lively, energetic, dynamic, colorful
Antonym: dull, lifeless, drab
sôi động, đầy sức sống
wealth (n)
UK /welθ/, US /welθ/
ex: He has accumulated great wealth.
The country has a wealth of natural resources.
Health is the greatest wealth.
Synonym: riches, fortune, prosperity, assets
Antonym: poverty, destitution
sự giàu có, tài sản
at a risk of
ex: People who smoke are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer.
The company is at risk of going bankrupt.
Children in this area are at risk of malnutrition.
Synonym: in danger of, vulnerable to
Antonym: safe from
có nguy cơ
be associated with
ex: A high-fat diet is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
The color red is often associated with danger.
He is associated with some unsavory characters.
Synonym: be linked to, be connected with, be related to
có liên quan đến
be attributed to
ex: The team's success is attributed to their hard work and dedication.
Many lung diseases are attributed to smoking.
The painting is attributed to a famous 17th-century artist.
Synonym: be ascribed to, be credited to, be put down to
được cho là do, quy cho là do
catch up with
ex: I need to catch up with my work after my holiday.
He was running so fast, I couldn't catch up with him.
Let's meet for a coffee, I want to catch up with all your news.
Synonym: keep pace with, get abreast of
Antonym: fall behind
bắt kịp