LEXICO TEST

Once in a while

Thỉnh thoảng, đôi khi | Occasionally; sometimes | We go out for dinner […], but usually we cook at home.

Ready meal

Bữa ăn nấu sẵn | A meal that is already cooked and only needs heating up | I’m too tired to cook, so I’ll just have a […].

Cook from scratch

Nấu ăn từ nguyên liệu thô (tự nấu hoàn toàn) | To cook a meal using individual ingredients rather than pre-mixed ones | My grandmother always believed in […].

Everything in moderation

Mọi thứ nên có chừng mực | Avoiding extremes in behavior or diet | You can eat cake, just remember: […].

Think on one's feet

Ứng biến nhanh, suy nghĩ nhanh nhạy | To make decisions or think of ideas very quickly | A good teacher needs to be able to […] when students ask difficult questions.

Teething problems

Những khó khăn ban đầu | Minor problems that happen when a new project or system starts | Most new businesses face some […] in their first year.

Make a pig's ear of sth

Làm hỏng việc, làm một cách vụng về | To do something very badly | I tried to fix the sink myself, but I […].

In one's neck of the woods

Ở khu vực lân cận, địa phương mình sống | In a particular area or neighborhood | We don't see many tourists in our […].

Speak one's language

Nói cùng tiếng nói, có chung quan điểm | To have similar ideas, tastes, or jargon as someone else | We both love debating, so he really […].

Muddle along

Làm việc đại khái, tới đâu hay tới đó | To continue doing something without a clear plan | We don't have a strategy; we’re just […] for now.

Tough sth out

Kiên cường vượt qua khó khăn | To endure a difficult situation with courage | It’s a hard time for the company, but we have to […].

That's a you problem

Đó là việc của bạn (mỉa mai, không liên quan đến tôi) | Used to say that a problem is someone else's responsibility | You forgot your homework? Well, […].

Put one's finger on sth

Chỉ ra chính xác vấn đề | To identify exactly what is wrong or different | Something is wrong with the car, but I can't quite […].

Bestow sth on/upon sb

Ban tặng, trao cho ai cái gì | To give something as an honor or present | The Queen […] a knighthood […] him.

Cherish

Trân trọng, yêu thương | To protect and care for someone or something lovingly | I will always […] the memories of our childhood.

Shirk one's duties/responsibilities

Né tránh bổn phận, trách nhiệm | To avoid work or duty | You can't just […] and expect others to do it for you.

Evade

Lẩn tránh (thuế, câu hỏi) | To escape or avoid someone or something, especially by guile or trickery | He was arrested for trying to […] taxes.

Dodge

Né tránh (vật thể, câu hỏi, nghĩa vụ quân sự) | To avoid someone or something by a sudden quick movement | He managed to […] the flying ball.

Duck

Né tránh (bằng cách cúi đầu / trốn tránh trách nhiệm) | To move your head down quickly; or to avoid a task | She […] behind the wall to avoid being seen.

Inoculate sb against sth

Tiêm chủng / Bảo vệ ai khỏi (ảnh hưởng xấu) | To protect someone against a disease or a negative influence | Parents try to […] their children […] bad influences.

Titillate

Kích thích, gợi sự tò mò/thú vị | To interest or excite someone, especially in a sexual way | The movie was designed to […] the audience.

Divest

Thoái vốn, tước bỏ quyền lợi | To sell off business interests; or to strip someone of power | The company decided to […] its shipping division.

Impassioned plea

Lời khẩn cầu tha thiết | A strong, emotional request | The refugees made an […] for international aid.

Compassionate

Lòng trắc ẩn, nhân ái | Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others | He is a […] doctor who cares deeply for his patients.

Dispassionate

Vô tư, không thiên vị, khách quan | Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational | A judge must give a […] judgment based on facts.

Impromptu

Ứng khẩu, không chuẩn bị trước | Done without being planned or rehearsed | The band gave an […] performance in the park.

Abrupt

Đột ngột / Cộc lốc | Sudden and unexpected; or brief to the point of rudeness | The meeting came to an […] end.

Deliberate

Cố ý / Thận trọng | Done on purpose; or slow and careful | It was a […] attempt to mislead the public.

Improvised

Ứng biến, tự chế | Created or performed without preparation | They used an […] bandage to stop the bleeding.

Seductive value

Giá trị lôi cuốn, quyến rũ | The quality of being attractive or tempting | The […] of high-interest rates drew many investors.

Repellent

Đáng ghét, gây ghê tởm / Chống thấm | Causing strong dislike; or able to repel something | I find his behavior absolutely […].

Irresistible

Không thể cưỡng lại được | Too attractive or tempting to be resisted | The smell of fresh bread was […].

Contemplative life

Cuộc sống trầm mặc, suy tư | A life focused on quiet thought and religious study | Some people prefer a […] over a busy career.

Astute

Tinh khôn, sắc sảo | Having an ability to accurately assess situations | She is an […] businesswoman who knows when to invest.

Fraudulent

Gian lận, lừa đảo | Obtained by or involving deception | The company was accused of making […] claims about its products.

Frivolous

Phù phiếm, không nghiêm túc | Not having any serious purpose or value | Don't waste your money on […] purchases.

Move the goalposts

Thay đổi mục tiêu/luật lệ giữa chừng (gây khó khăn) | To unfairly change the rules or conditions while a process is in progress | Every time I meet the targets, they […].

Default

Sự vỡ nợ / Mặc định | Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan | The country is at risk of […] on its national debt.

High-risk borrower

Người vay có rủi ro cao | Someone who is unlikely to be able to repay a loan | Banks charge higher interest to […].

Arbitrage

Nghiệp vụ kinh doanh chênh lệch giá | The purchase and sale of an asset in different markets to profit from a price difference | He made a fortune through currency […].

Divergence

Sự khác nhau, sự phân kỳ | A situation in which two things become different | There is a wide […] of opinion on this issue.

Consensus

Sự đồng thuận | A general agreement | The committee has finally reached a […] on the new policy.

Vouch for sb/sth

Đảm bảo, bảo chứng cho ai | To say that you know from experience that something is true or good | I can […] his honesty; he has worked for me for years.

Take back

Rút lại lời nói / Nhận lại đồ | To admit that something you said was wrong; or to return goods | I […] what I said about him; he’s actually very nice.

Account for

Giải thích cho / Chiếm tỉ lệ | To explain the reason for something; or to form a particular amount | Bad weather […] the delay in construction.

Time is cracking on

Thời gian đang trôi đi rất nhanh | Time is passing quickly | We need to hurry; […].

Bring down

Lật đổ / Làm hạ thấp | To cause a government to fall; or to reduce something | The scandal eventually […] the Prime Minister.

Deceptively relaxed

Trông thì thoải mái nhưng thực ra không phải | Appearing to be relaxed but not actually being so | He looked […], but his mind was racing.

Deceitfully

Một cách lừa dối | In a way that is intended to deceive | She acted […] to get what she wanted.

Perniciously

Một cách độc hại, nguy hiểm | In a harmful way, especially in a gradual or subtle way | The disease spread […] through the population.

Ambulantly

Một cách di động (đi lại được) | In a way that involves walking or moving around | The patient was treated […] rather than being hospitalized.

Congenitally

Thuộc về bẩm sinh | From birth | He was […] blind.

Sporadically

Một cách lẻ tẻ, rời rạc | Occasionally or at irregular intervals | The rain continued […] throughout the afternoon.

Brick and mortar

Cửa hàng truyền thống (có mặt bằng thật) | A traditional business that has physical stores | Many online retailers are now opening […] locations.

A long shot

Một khả năng mong manh | A venture or guess that has only a slight chance of succeeding | Winning the lottery is […].

The bottom line

Điểm mấu chốt / Lợi nhuận sau thuế | The most important fact; or the final profit or loss | […], we need to cut costs to survive.

Rocket science

Vấn đề quá phức tạp (thường dùng phủ định) | Something very difficult to understand | It’s just basic cooking; it's not […].

Fine print

Phần chữ in nhỏ (thường chứa các điều khoản quan trọng) | The small text in a contract that contains important details | You should always read the […] before signing anything.

Disjointed

Rời rạc, không mạch lạc | Lacking any clear connection or unity | The movie was a bit […], making it hard to follow.

Trailblazer

Người tiên phong | A person who is the first to do something | She was a […] in the field of artificial intelligence.

Cringe-worthy

Đáng xấu hổ, gây cảm giác khó chịu | Causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness | His attempt at a joke was truly […].

Luxuriate

Tận hưởng, đắm mình trong sự sang trọng | To enjoy yourself in a luxurious way | She spent the afternoon […] in the hotel pool.

Feverishly

Một cách hối hả, sốt sắng | In a way that shows strong feelings or great activity | The scientists are working […] to find a cure.