Topic 7 - part 12

Take a fancy to sth/sb

bắt đầu thích cái gì/ai rất nhiều (Example: He took a fancy to the new girl in his class.)

Take a gap year

nghỉ một năm giữa chừng (dành ra một năm mà bạn quyết định "nghỉ giữa hiệp" trong một quá trình học tập hay làm việc) (Example: She decided to take a gap year to travel before going to university.)

Take a rest = have a break

nghỉ giải lao (Example: Let's take a rest for a few minutes.)

Take a risk

mạo hiểm (Example: You have to take a risk if you want to succeed.)

Take a seat

ngồi xuống (Example: Please take a seat and wait for the doctor.)

Take a walk

đi dạo (Example: I like to take a walk in the park after dinner.)

Take action to do sth

hành động làm gì (Example: The government must take action to solve the problem of unemployment.)

Take advantage of

tận dụng, lợi dụng (Example: We should take advantage of the good weather and go for a hike.)

Have an advantage over sb

có lợi thế hơn ai (Example: Her ability to speak three languages gives her an advantage over other candidates.)

Take ages

mất, tốn nhiều thời gian (Example: It took ages to find a parking space.)

Take an approach

chọn cách tiếp cận, hướng giải quyết vấn đề (Example: We need to take a different approach to this problem.)

Take an interest in sth

quan tâm đến cái gì (Example: He has recently taken an interest in gardening.)

Take care

bảo trọng (lời dặn) (Example: Take care and have a safe trip!)

Take care of sb/sth

chăm sóc, bảo vệ ai/ giải quyết, xử lý cái gì (Example: Can you take care of my cat while I'm away?)

Take charge of sth

chịu trách nhiệm về cái gì (Example: She will take charge of the project.)

Take drugs

uống thuốc; dùng chất cấm (Example: He was arrested for taking illegal drugs.)

Take effect

có hiệu lực, có tác dụng (Example: The medicine will take effect in about 20 minutes.)

Take exception to sth/sb

tức giận, phản đối cái gì/ khó chịu, bị xúc phạm bởi ai (Example: I take exception to your comment about my work.)

Take measures to do sth

có những biện pháp để làm gì (Example: The government is taking measures to reduce air pollution.)

Take naps

ngủ trưa (Example: I often take a short nap after lunch.)

Take notes = jot down = write down

ghi chép, viết tóm tắt ý chính (Example: It's a good idea to take notes during the lecture.)

Take offence at sth

phật lòng, bất bình, cảm thấy bị xúc phạm với cái gì (Example: He took offence at her remarks.)

Take one's hand

nắm lấy tay ai (Example: He took her hand and led her to the dance floor.)

Take one's temperature

đo thân nhiệt cho ai (Example: The nurse took the patient's temperature.)

Take photos of sb/sth

chụp ảnh ai đó/cái gì đó (Example: I love to take photos of beautiful landscapes.)

Take place

diễn ra (Example: The wedding will take place next Saturday.)

Take precautions

đề phòng, phòng ngừa (Example: You should take precautions to protect yourself from the sun.)

Take prescription medicine

dùng thuốc theo đơn (Example: You should only take prescription medicine as directed by your doctor.)

Take pride in sth/sb = be proud of sth/sb

tự hào về về gì/về ai (Example: She takes great pride in her children's achievements.)

Take steps

thực hiện các bước (Example: We need to take steps to improve our communication.)

Take sth for granted

coi cái gì đó là hiển nhiên, đương nhiên (Example: We often take our health for granted until we get sick.)

Take sth into account/consideration

cân nhắc, xem xét (Example: You should take all the factors into account before making a decision.)

Take/assume the responsibility for sth/doing sth = be responsible for sth/doing sth

chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì/làm gì (Example: He took full responsibility for the mistake.)

Accept/claim/bear responsibility for sth/doing sth

nhận trách nhiệm cho việc gì/làm gì (Example: The company has accepted responsibility for the accident.)

Take/have a look at sth

nhìn vào cái gì đó (Example: Can I have a look at your new phone?)

Take/have priority over sth = give priority to sth

ưu tiên việc gì hơn (Example: In an emergency, safety should take priority over everything else.)

Take/use the occasion to do sth

nhân dịp này để làm gì (Example: I'd like to take this occasion to thank you all for your support.)

Try/attempt to do sth = make an effort/attempt to do sth

cố gắng làm gì (Example: I will make an effort to arrive on time.)

Try doing sth

thử làm gì (Example: If you can't sleep, try drinking a glass of warm milk.)