Destination c1 c2 unit 16.2

bend ath into (shape/a circle/etc)

To flex or curve something, such as a material or object to creat a specific form or to make it take on a circular or desiered shape by applying pressure or force// Uốn nắn, bẻ cong thành một hình dạng nào đó

(go) round the bend

an informal expression mean ro become crazy or extremely irritated// nổi giận đùng đùng, nổi điên lên

sharp/tight bend

a sharp or tight curve or turn in a road or path, typically requiring a significant change in direction// khúc cua gấp

block sb's way

to obstruct or impede someone's path or progress, preventing them from moving forward// cản đường ai đó

block of flats

a large building containing multjple seperate residential units or apartments, often sacked on top of each other/ toà chung cư

apartment block

a synonym for a block of flats,referring to a building divided into individual apartments or flats or residential purporses// Khu chung cư

high-rise block

a block of flats or apartments that is particularly tall, usually found in urban areas with mang stories or floors// Nhà cao tầng

mental/writer's block

a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece// tình trạng một người viết không thể sáng tạo, viết tiếp một tác phẩm nào đó

brick and mortar

a phrase often used to describe physical, tangible assets or traditional physical stores or businesses, as opposed to online or digital entities// Cửa hàng truyền thống

brick wall

a solid wall constructed of bricks, or figuratively, an obstacle challanfe that seem insurmountable// Tường gạch; ám chỉ một khó khăn, thử thách mà có vẻ không thể vượt qua được

bricklayer

a skilled tradesperson who specializes in laying bricks and building structures using them // thợ nề

erect (a statue/monument/etc) to sb

to assemble, set up or buuld a statue,monument or simular structure in honor of someone// xây dựng một công trình để ghi danh, tưởng nhớ ai đó

stand erect

to stand or remain in a upright, vertical position// đứng thẳng

erect posture

the act of maintaing an upright and straight bodily position// giữ dáng đứng thẳng

take/have the floor

to have the oppurtunity to speak or present one's views or ideas in a discussuon or meeting // có quyền phát biểu

ground/first/etc floor

different levels or stories within a building, with the ground floor being one at the street level,the first floor above and so on// tầng trệt, tầng một,……

floor show

a live entertainment peformance often involving dancing,singing, or other acts, held on a stage within a venue// trò vui diễn sàn ( ở quán cà phê, nhà hàng,..)

floor plan

a diagram or laylut illustrating the arrangement of rooms and spaces within a building, typically used in architecture an real estate// sơ đồ mặt bằng

floorboard

a flat, thpically wooden board used as the surface of a floor// ván sàn

fold sth in half/two

to bend or crease something so that it is divided into two equal parts/ gấp làm đôi

fold sth neat/carefully

to bend or areange something with precision and tidiness// gấp gokn gàng/cẩn thận

fold flat

to collapse or flatten something that i occupies less space // gấp phẳng

fold your arms

to cross tour arm in front of your chest, with one hand resting on the opposite shoulder// khoanh tay

lay the foundations of

to establish or creat the fundamental basis or groundwork for something// đặt nền móng cho

have no foundation

to lack a solud basis or rationale // không có cơ sở

without foundation

lacking a vl

valid or credible basic or justification // không có cơ sở

foundation course

a preparatory educational program or course that provides fundamnetal knowledge and skills in a particular field // khoá học nền tảng

foundation stone

the first stone laud in the construction of a building,ofen ceremonially,signifying the begining of the project // viên gạch đầu tiên

move house

to change one's place of residence or move to a new home// chuyển nhà

on the house

referring to something provided for free, often by a business as a gesture of good will// miễn phí (do nhà hàng mời(

housework

domestic chores and tasks related to maintaining a household, such as cleaning, cooking and laundry // việc nhà

housekeeping

the management and organization of a household, including cleaning, maintenance, and other domestic responsibilities // quản gia, quản lý nhà cửa

housekeeper

a person responsible for the cleaning and general maintenance of a household // giản gia

housewife

a term historically used to descfibe a married woman who manages the household and takes care of domestic responsibilities // nội trợ

houseproud

a term used to describe someone who takes the pride in the cleanliness and appearance of their home, often to an extreme degree//chăm lo giữ nhà sạch đẹp

mark sth with/on

ti make a visible impression or notation on something using a pen,pencil or other writing or marking tool // đánh dấu cái gì với/bằng

leave a mark on

to cause a lasting impression or blemish on something, often unintentionally // để lại dấu vết trên

burn/scratch/etc mark

a visible sign or blemish left on an object due to burnibg, scratching or other damage // vết cháy/xước,…

the halfway mark

the midpoint or middle point of a journey,task,process// điểm giữa

be quick/slow off mark

to be fast or slow in starting or responding to something // phản ứng nhanh/chậm

hit/miss the mark

to achieve or fail to achieve the intended goal or target // đạt/mất mục tiêu

material goods/possessions

physical objects or items that have value,such as clothing or electronics or furniture // tài sản vật chất

material rewards

tangible benefits or advantages received as a result of one's efforts or actions // phần thưởng vật chất

material resources

physicall assets or thing that can be used to achieve a specific purpose, such as equipment, supplies or funds // tài nguyên vật chất

raw material(s)

basic, unprocessed substances or components used in manufacturing or production processes // nguyên liệu thô

a matter of

refers to something that concerns or is related to a particular issue or topic // vấn đề

in a matter of (day,etc)

within a specific amount of time, usually a relatively short period // trong vòng……

no matter how

regardless of the method or extent use to emphasize that something is true or relevant in all circumstances // bất kể như thế nào

no matter what

regardless of the specific details or circumstances, used to emphasize that something is true or relevant in any situation // bất kể điều gì

ro make matters worse

to worsen an already difficylt or problematic situation// làm tình hình tồi tệ hơn

as a matter of fact/course/urgency

indicates that something is a fact, a standard practice, or an urgent concern// thực thế là/theo quy tắc/khẩn cấp

a matter of opinion

a subject or issue where different people may have varying views or perspectives // vấn đề ý kiến

subject matter

the specific topic or theme under consideration or discussion // chủ đề

precious metal

a rare, valuable metal, such as gold, silver or platinum // kim loại quý

metal detector

a device used to identify the presence of metal, objects hidden beneath the surface, often used for security or treasure hunting// máy dò kim loại

shape sth into

to mold or form something into a specific shape or configuration// tạo hình thành

take the shape of

to assume or adopt a particular shape or for // có hình dạng của

take shape

to begin to develope or become clear and distinct, often used in the context of ideas or plans // hình thành, cấu tạo thành

in/out of shape

referring to one's physical condition, either fit and healthy (in shape) or not (out of shape) /// khoẻ mạnh/ không khoẻ mạnh

all shapes and sizes

a variety of different forms, types, or appearances // đủ mọi hình dạng và kích cỡ

keep a sharp eye on

to watch or monitor something closely and attentively // theo dõi kỹ

sharp rise/ increase/drop/fall

a sudden and significant increase or decrease in quantity or value // tăng/ giảm mạnh

sharp criticism

harsh and pointed and comments or judments // chỉ trích gay gắt

have a sharp tongue

to speak in a critical of cutting manner, often making hurtful remarks // miệng lưỡi sắc bén

smooth the way for

to make something easier or more efficient, typically by removing obstacles or difficulties // tạo điều kiện cho

smooth-talking

skilled in using persuasive or flattering language to influence others // nói chuyện khéo léo

smooth sailing

a situation or process that proceeds easily and without problems // chuyện diễn ra suông sẻ

smooth operator

a person who is skilled at achieving their goals through clever and sometimes deceptive means // người khéo léo

on the surface

referring to the exterbal or superficial aspects of something without considering or deeper or hidden factors // bề ngoài, trên bề mặt

beneath/under the surface

referring to what is hidden or bot immediately apparent, often involving underlying issues or emotions // dưới bề mặt

surface area

the measurement of the outside or topmost part of an object or space// diện tích bề mặt

kitchen surface

the countertop or working area in a kitchen // bề mạt bếp

set/clear/lay the table

to prepare a dining table for a meal, including arranging plates, untensils and other item // dọn bàn ăn

table a proposal /etc

to formally present an idea proposal or motion for discussion or consideration, often in a meeting or legislative context // đệ trình đề xuất

on the table

currently under consideratipn or up for discussion,often in a formal or organizational context // đang được thảo luận

table manners

etiquette and customs related to polite behavior while dining // phép tasc b

timetable

a schedule or plan that outlines specific times and activies , often used for organizing events or tasks // thời gian biểu

get tough with

to adopt a strict or uncompromising attidue or approach towards someone or something // trở nên nghiêm khắc với ai đó

tough on

a stance or policy that is stringent or unyielding towards a particular issue or behavior // nghiêm khắc về

tough luck

an expression used to convey sympathy or understanding when someone experiences bad luck or difficult situation // thật không may

tough love

a form of discupline or guidance that combines strictness with genuie concern and affection // yêu thương nhưng nghiêm khắc

tough guy

a colloquial term for a man who is perceived as strong, rugged or physically and emotionally resilitent // người đàn ông cứng rắn

town planning

the process of designing and organizing the layout and development of urban areas // quy hoạch đô thị

the town of

refers to a specific municipality or urban area with a particular name // thị trấn của

the outskirts/edge of town

the areas surrounding the central or urban part of a town, often less densely populated // vùng ngoại ô

town centre

the central area of a town, thpically where commercial,cultural and administrative activites are concentrated // trung tâm thành phố

windown-shopping

the activity of looking at items in store windows without intending to make a purchase // đi ngắm đồ mà không mua

window dressing

supericial or deceptive improvements or changes made to enchance the appearacne of something // đánh bóng bề ngoài

out (of) the window

an idiom indicating that something has been wasted or lost, often referring to previpus plans or efforts // tan biến

a windown on/onto/into

a metaphorical or literal opening or perspective that provides insight or access to something // cái nhìn vào

a home from home (idiom)

if you refer somewhere as "home from home", you mean that this is the place you feel just as comfortable as your own home // cảm giác như ở nhà

blot on the landscape (idiom)

sth such as an ugly building that spoils a pleasant view // một thứ gì đó xấu xí làm ảnh hưởng một khung cảnh đẹp

commuter belt (idiom)

an area around the city where many people who work in the city live// ở phía rìa thành phố nơi mà có nhiều người làm việc ở thành phố sống ở đó

concrete jungle (idiom)

if you refer to a city or area as a concrete jungle, you mean that it has a lot of modern buildings and you think it is ugly or unpleasant to live in // những khu vực (dãy nhà cao tầng) ngột ngạt trong thành phố và thiếu đi tính thiên nhiên của chúng

home sweet home (idiom)

used as an expression of one's pleasure or relief at being in or returning to one's own home // sử dụng để bày tỏ sự giải toả hoặc vui sướng khi về đến nhà

in the sticks (idiom)

a long way from a town or city // cách xa thành thị

make oneself's at home (idiom)

act and do things just as normally as what do do at home // thoải mái như ở nhà

on the street(s) (idiom)

without a home // không có nhà ở

on the town (idiom)

enjoying yourself by going to places of entertainment in a town or city // tận hưởng khi đi chơi phố