Chap 79: READY STEADY GO

-ish

fairly; approximately; suffix; synonyms: somewhat, around; example: The sky looked ... before the rain.

stump /stʌmp/

gốc (cây) sau khi bị chặt; noun; synonyms: base, root; example: The ... was left in the middle of the field.

bubble away /ˈbʌbl əˈweɪ/

sôi sục, sủi bọt; verb; synonyms: simmer, froth; example: The soup ...ed on the stove.

shed /ʃed/

loại bỏ, rụng; verb; synonyms: discard, lose; example: Trees ... their leaves in autumn.

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæzəd/

loạn xạ, ngẫu nhiên, bừa bãi; adjective; synonyms: random, disorganized; example: The books were arranged in a ... way.

stinger /ˈstɪŋər/

ngòi đốt; noun; synonyms: barb, venom sac; example: The bee used its ... to defend itself.

tell /tel/

dấu hiệu, tín hiệu đặc trưng; noun; synonyms: sign, clue, indication; example: Its attack showed no signs of its typical ....

terra firma /ˌterə ˈfɜːmə/

đất liền; noun; synonyms: dry land, ground; example: After days at sea, they were happy to reach ....

foothold /ˈfʊthəʊld/

chỗ đứng, vị thế; noun; synonyms: base, position, advantage; example: The company gained a ... in the market.

deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

sự triển khai; noun; synonyms: placement, distribution, positioning; example: The ... of troops began at dawn.

jiffy /ˈdʒɪfi/

một khoảnh khắc; noun; synonyms: moment, instant; example: I’ll be back in a ....

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/

làm bay hơi; verb; synonyms: vaporize, disappear; example: Heat causes the water to ....

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/

sự sụp đổ, cái chết; noun; synonyms: death, downfall, end; example: The sudden ... of the project shocked everyone.

rubbery /ˈrʌbəri/

mềm dẻo, dai như cao su; adjective; synonyms: flexible, elastic; example: The meat had a ... texture.

mauve /məʊv/

màu tím hoa cà; noun/adjective; synonyms: light purple; example: She wore a … dress.

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/

độc ác, hung bạo, xấu xa; adjective; synonyms: cruel, brutal, savage; example: The dog gave a ... growl.

lifeline /ˈlaɪflaɪn/

dây cứu sinh; noun; synonyms: support, rescue line, help; example: The scholarship was a ... for the student.

beat a (hasty) retreat

rút lui vội vàng; idiom; synonyms: flee, withdraw quickly; example: When the police arrived, the thieves ... .

breakneck /ˈbreɪknek/

cực nhanh, rất nguy hiểm vì nhanh; adjective; synonyms: rapid, frantic; example: They drove at ... speed.

in tandem with /ˈtændəm/

song hành với, cùng với; phrase; synonyms: together with, alongside; example: The software was updated ... the new policy.

take one’s hat off

ngả mũ thán phục; idiom; synonyms: admire, salute; example: I ... to her for finishing the race.

troop /truːp/

quân đội, lính; noun; synonyms: soldiers, forces; example: ... were sent to the border.

supreme /suːˈpriːm/

tối cao, tuyệt vời nhất; adjective; synonyms: highest, ultimate; example: She was the ... leader of the group.

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/

khổng lồ; adjective; synonyms: gigantic, enormous, massive; example: The project was a ... success.

dish out /dɪʃ aʊt/

tung ra, phát ra, phân phát; verb; synonyms: distribute, hand out; example: The coach ... advice after the match.

be spoilt for choice

có quá nhiều lựa chọn; idiom; synonyms: have many options; example: We were ... at the buffet.

gallop /ˈɡæləp/

(phi ngựa) nước đại; verb/noun; synonyms: run fast, sprint; example: The horse ...ed across the field.

in (a) ... fashion

theo một cách cụ thể; phrase; synonyms: in a manner, in a way; example: The files were arranged in a neat ....

sullen /ˈsʌlən/

ủ rũ, khó chịu, lầm lì; adjective; synonyms: gloomy, sulky, moody; example: He sat in a ... silence.

wage /weɪdʒ/

phát động, tiến hành và tiếp tục (chiến tranh/cuộc đấu tranh); verb; synonyms: conduct, carry on, fight; example: The country ...d war for years.

surefire /ˈʃʊəfaɪə/

chắc chắn thành công; adjective; synonyms: guaranteed, certain; example: Hard work is not a ... path to success.

laboured /ˈleɪbəd/

(hơi thở) khó nhọc, nặng nề; adjective; synonyms: strained, forced, difficult; example: His breathing became ....

in part

một phần, phần nào; phrase; synonyms: partly, somewhat; example: The delay was ... due to traffic.

strained /streɪnd/

căng thẳng, gượng ép; adjective; synonyms: tense, forced; example: Their relationship became ....

smack dab

ngay chính giữa, đúng vào; adverb; synonyms: directly, exactly; example: The shop is ... in the middle of town.

caught between the hammer and the anvil

rơi vào tình thế khó khăn; idiom; synonyms: trapped, in a dilemma; example: She felt ... .

toll /təʊl/

sự thiệt hại, tổn thất; noun; synonyms: cost, loss, damage; example: The war took a heavy ... on civilians.

hellish /ˈhelɪʃ/

như địa ngục, tồi tệ; adjective; synonyms: awful, miserable, nightmarish; example: It was a ... journey.

not to be sneezed/sniffed at

không phải chuyện tầm thường; idiom; synonyms: significant, considerable; example: That offer is ... .

burdensome /ˈbɜːdnsəm/

nặng nề, là gánh nặng; adjective; synonyms: oppressive, troublesome, taxing; example: The rules were ... for small businesses.

carved/set in stone

đã định sẵn, không thể thay đổi; idiom; synonyms: fixed, final, permanent; example: The plan is not ... .

coddle /ˈkɒdl/

chiều chuộng, nâng niu quá mức; verb; synonyms: pamper, spoil; example: Parents should not ... children too much.

inexcusable /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/

không thể chấp nhận, không thể tha thứ; adjective; synonyms: unforgivable, unjustifiable; example: His behavior was ....

tick down /tɪk daʊn/

giảm dần xuống; verb; synonyms: decrease, count down; example: The seconds ...ed to zero.

sear /sɪə/

thiêu đốt, làm cháy xém; verb; synonyms: scorch, burn, brand; example: The hot iron ...ed the skin.

scorch /skɔːtʃ/

làm thiêu cháy, làm cháy xém; verb; synonyms: burn, char, sear; example: The sun ...ed the ground.

swarm /swɔːm/

đàn, bầy; noun/verb; synonyms: crowd, cluster; example: A ... of bees flew past.

sickly /ˈsɪkli/

làm buồn nôn, ốm yếu; adjective; synonyms: nauseating, unhealthy; example: The drink had a ... sweet taste.

aroma /əˈrəʊmə/

hương thơm; noun; synonyms: scent, fragrance, smell; example: The ... of coffee filled the room.

wrinkle /ˈrɪŋkl/

nhăn (mũi, mặt); verb/noun; synonyms: crease, crinkle; example: She ...d her nose at the smell.

beastly /ˈbiːstli/

tệ hại, kinh khủng; adjective; synonyms: horrible, nasty, awful; example: The weather was ... all day.

stench /stentʃ/

mùi hôi thối; noun; synonyms: stink, foul smell; example: The ... from the trash was unbearable.

crummy /ˈkrʌmi/

chất lượng kém, tồi tệ; adjective; synonyms: lousy, poor, shabby; example: We stayed in a ... hotel.

shudder /ˈʃʌdər/

rùng mình; verb/noun; synonyms: tremble, shiver, quake; example: He ...ed at the thought.

plume /pluːm/

cột khói; noun; synonyms: column, cloud, trail; example: A ... of smoke rose into the sky.

shockwave /ˈʃɒkweɪv/

làn sóng xung kích; noun; synonyms: blast wave, pressure wave; example: The explosion sent a ... through the building.

silhouette /ˌsɪluːˈet/

bóng người, bóng hình; noun; synonyms: outline, shadow; example: A ... appeared in the doorway.

grating /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

ghê tai, khó chịu; adjective; synonyms: irritating, annoying, harsh; example: His voice had a ... tone.

pincer /ˈpɪnsə/

càng; noun; synonyms: claw, clamp; example: The crab used its ...s to grab the food.

compound eyes /ˌkɒmpaʊnd ˈaɪz/

mắt kép; noun; synonyms: multifaceted eyes; example: Insects often have ....

slack off /slæk ɒf/

lười biếng, lơ là; verb; synonyms: loaf, idle, neglect; example: Don’t ... during the exam period.

deliver /dɪˈlɪvər/

thực hiện, hoàn thành; verb; synonyms: fulfill, carry out, keep; example: He always ...s on his promises.

firepower /ˈfaɪəpaʊə/

hỏa lực, sức mạnh tấn công; noun; synonyms: force, military strength; example: The army had overwhelming ....

muster /ˈmʌstə/

tập hợp, huy động; verb; synonyms: gather, assemble, collect; example: The captain ...ed his troops.

hold/stand one’s ground /həʊld wʌnz ɡraʊnd/

giữ vững lập trường; idiom; synonyms: stand firm, remain resolute; example: She ... during the argument.

brisk /brɪsk/

(lời nói, hành động) nhanh chóng, bận rộn; adj; synonyms: quick, lively, rapid; example: She gave a ... reply.

latter /ˈlætə(r)/

phương án sau; adj/pron; synonyms: second, following; example: I prefer the ... option.

partway /ˌpɑːtˈweɪ/

một phần đường đi; adv; synonyms: halfway, partially; example: They stopped ... through the hike.

lie in wait (for sb)

rình rập, nấp chờ sẵn; idiom; synonyms: ambush, lurk, conceal oneself; example: The attackers were ... for the guards.

amiss /əˈmɪs/

sai sót, không như mong đợi; adj/adv; synonyms: wrong, wrongfully, off; example: Something seemed ... with the machine.

intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/

thuộc về bản chất, vốn có, nội tại; adj; synonyms: inherent, essential, innate; example: Curiosity is an ... part of learning.

hushed /hʌʃt/

(giọng nói) khe khẽ; adj; synonyms: quiet, subdued, muted; example: She spoke in a ... voice.

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

sự kiên cường, nghị lực; noun; synonyms: courage, resilience, stamina; example: He showed great ... during the crisis.

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːviəs/

không bị ảnh hưởng; adj; synonyms: immune, unaffected, resistant; example: The coat is ... to water.

falter /ˈfɔːltə(r)/

chùn bước, ngập ngừng; verb; synonyms: hesitate, waver, stumble; example: She began to ... when asked a difficult question.

fib /fɪb/

lời nói dối nhỏ; noun; synonyms: lie, falsehood, untruth; example: He told a small ... about being late.

go about sth /ɡəʊ əˈbaʊt/

bắt đầu làm một việc gì đó; phrasal verb; synonyms: start, tackle, approach; example: How do you ... this problem?

crystal-clear /ˌkrɪstl ˈklɪə(r)/

trong veo; adj; synonyms: transparent, lucid, clear; example: The water was ... .

tinge /tɪndʒ/

nhuốm màu, pha màu; noun/verb; synonyms: tint, shade, flavor; example: There was a ... of sadness in her voice.

out of place

không phù hợp với tình huống; phrase; synonyms: inappropriate, awkward, unsuitable; example: His joke felt ... at the funeral.

unobstructed /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/

không bị cản trở; adj; synonyms: clear, open, free; example: We had an ... view of the sea.

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/

màu tím nhạt; noun/adj; synonyms: light purple; example: She painted the bedroom ... .

aflutter (1) /əˈflʌtə(r)/

bồn chồn, xao xuyến; adj; synonyms: excited, nervous, agitated; example: She was ... with excitement.

aflutter (2) /əˈflʌtə(r)/

phấp phới nhẹ nhàng; adj; synonyms: fluttering, waving, trembling; example: The flags were ... in the breeze.

prick /prɪk/

đồ khốn; noun; synonyms: jerk, bastard, asshole; example: What a nasty ... he is.

ruffle /ˈrʌfl/

làm ai đó rối tung lên, làm xáo trộn; verb; synonyms: disturb, unsettle, upset; example: The news ...d her emotions.

let loose sth /let luːs/

giải phóng cái gì đó; phrasal verb; synonyms: unleash, release, unleash; example: The storm ... a wave of destruction.

nightmarish /ˈnaɪtmærɪʃ/

kinh hoàng, ác mộng; adj; synonyms: horrifying, dreadful, horrible; example: The journey was ... .

Danse Macabre /dɑːns məˈkɑːbrə/ (Dance of Death)

vũ điệu tử thần; phrase/proper noun; synonyms: death dance, memento mori; example: The mural portrayed a medieval ... .

flurry /ˈflʌri/

một cơn mưa nhỏ, một cơn tuyết nhẹ; noun; synonyms: shower, burst; example: A ... of slashes and kicks.

eyepatch /ˈaɪpætʃ/

miếng che mắt; noun; synonyms: blindfold, eye covering; example: The pirate wore an ... .

torso /ˈtɔːsəʊ/

thân; noun; synonyms: trunk, body, torso; example: He was struck in the ... .

sole /səʊl/

đế giày; noun; synonyms: bottom, base; example: The ... of the shoe wore out.

abdominal /æbˈdɒmɪnəl/

thuộc về vùng bụng; adj; synonyms: stomach, belly, visceral; example: He felt ... pain after running.

pained /peɪnd/

đau đớn; adj; synonyms: hurt, distressed, suffering; example: She gave a ... cry.

pulverize (1) /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

nghiền nát thành bột; verb; synonyms: crush, grind, smash; example: The machine ...d the rock into dust.

pulverize (2) /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

đánh bại, đè bẹp; verb; synonyms: destroy, crush, defeat; example: The champions ...d their opponents.