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on the house

(idm) free of charge -> miễn phí hoàn toàn (thường dùng trong nhà hàng, quán ăn) • The landlord gave us a round of drinks on the house.

at any cost

(idm) at all costs -> bằng mọi giá, bất chấp hậu quả • We must finish this project on time at any cost.

in particular

(adv) specifically -> nói riêng, cụ thể là, đặc biệt là • I like reading books, in particular detective fiction.

fooling around

(v) behave in a humorous or silly way -> chơi bời lêu lổng, nghịch ngợm vớ vẩn • Stop fooling around and concentrate on your study.

lose one's patience with

(collocation) can't stand someone/something anymore -> mất hết kiên nhẫn với ai/cái gì • The teacher started to lose her patience with the noisy class.

couldn't have v3

(modal) couldn't have + V3/ed -> chắc chắn đã không thể xảy ra trong quá khứ (suy đoán quá khứ) • He couldn't have stolen the money because he was with me.

had better

(modal) had better + V-bare -> nên làm gì (lời khuyên khẩn cấp) • You had better study hard if you want to pass the exam.

help yourselves to

(phr) help yourself to + N -> tự phục vụ món ăn/thức uống tự do • Please help yourselves to the snacks on the table.

at once

(adv) immediately -> ngay lập tức • When the alarm went off, everyone left the building at once.

prone to

(adj) prone + to + N/V-ing -> có xu hướng, dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi cái gì xấu • This old house is prone to damage during earthquakes.

take hostage

(collocation) hold someone as security -> bắt làm con tin • The bank robbers threatened to take the staff hostage.

destructive

(adj) causing severe damage or injury -> tàn phá, hủy hoại • Earthquakes are amongst the most destructive natural disasters.

strike

(v) to happen suddenly and cause damage -> bất ngờ xảy ra (thiên tai) • The tornado is expected to strike the coastal town tonight.

hit

(v) to bring into forceful contact with a target -> tác động mạnh, tàn phá (cần tân ngữ trực tiếp) • The hurricane hit the island yesterday.

devastating

(adj) causing great destruction or shock -> tàn phá khốc liệt • The region suffered from devastating landslides.

certainty

(n) the state of being completely confident or sure -> sự chắc chắn • There is no certainty that the building will survive.

potential

(adj) having the capacity to develop into something in the future -> tiềm tàng, tiềm năng • We need to assess the potential risks before building.

conceivable

(adj) capable of being imagined or mentally grasped -> có thể hiểu, có thể tin được • It is conceivable that the earthquake triggered a chain reaction.

capable

(adj) having the ability or quality necessary to do something -> có khả năng làm gì (đi với of) • This structure is capable of withstanding heavy shaking.

fatality

(n) an occurrence of death by accident, war, or disease -> ca tử vong, số người chết • The earthquake caused numerous fatalities and serious injuries.

avert

(v) to prevent an unpleasant event from happening -> ngăn chặn, phòng ngừa • Measures were taken to avert a major disaster.

evade

(v) to escape or avoid someone or something -> lẩn tránh, trốn tránh • The suspect managed to evade the police questionnaire.

abstain

(v) to formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal -> kiêng, nhịn, bỏ phiếu trắng • He decided to abstain from drinking alcohol during training.

restrain

(v) to prevent someone or something from doing something -> kiềm chế, khống chế • She had to restrain her emotions during the meeting.

upshot

(n) the final situation after a series of events -> kết cục, kết quả cuối cùng • The upshot of the discussion was a change in the safety rules.

motion

(n) the action or process of moving or being moved -> sự chuyển động, rung lắc • The violent motion of the ground frightened the residents.

inauguration

(n) the formal admission of someone to office or a system -> lễ khánh thành, lễ nhậm chức • The president attended the inauguration ceremony yesterday.

outrageous

(adj) shockingly bad or excessive -> quá quắt, không thể chấp nhận được • The behavior of the fans at the match was outrageous.

scheme

(n) a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement -> kế hoạch, lược đồ • The committee introduced a new training scheme.

devise

(v) to plan or invent a complex procedure or system -> nghĩ ra, bày mưu, phát minh • They managed to devise a method to reduce costs.

realisation

(n) the achievement of something desired or anticipated -> sự hiện thực hóa, sự nhận thức • The project was the realisation of his lifelong dream.

troublesome

(adj) causing difficulty or annoyance -> gây rắc rối, phiền phức • The implementation of the plan proved to be troublesome.

initial

(adj) existing or occurring at the beginning -> ban đầu, đầu tiên • The initial conditions of the contract were very strict.

truthful

(adj) telling or expressing the truth -> trung thực, chân thật • She gave a truthful account of the incident.

accusation

(n) a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong -> sự cáo buộc, đổ lỗi • Mutual accusations will get you nowhere in this conflict.

conflict

(n) a serious disagreement or argument -> cuộc xung đột, mâu thuẫn • The manager solved the internal conflict between the staff.

crisis

(n) a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger -> cuộc khủng hoảng • The main cause of the current financial crisis is still unknown.

venture

(n) a risky or daring journey or undertaking -> dự án mạo hiểm, việc kinh doanh rủi ro • He mentioned the possible cost of the new business venture.

profound

(adj) very great or intense emotional state -> sâu sắc • The loss of his grandmother caused a profound sadness.

culminate in

(v) to reach a climax or highest point -> đỉnh điểm là, kết thúc bằng • Their continuous arguments culminated in a divorce.

discreet

(adj) careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions -> thận trọng, kín đáo • She made some discreet inquiries about the job vacancy.

conventional

(adj) based on or in accordance with what is generally done -> theo tập quán, thông thường • Tom opted for acupuncture instead of conventional medicine.

acupuncture

(n) a system of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin -> châm cứu • Acupuncture is a popular form of alternative therapy.

modification

(n) the action of modifying something -> sự sửa đổi, điều chỉnh • The committee made some minor modifications to the proposal.

landlord

(n) a person who rents out land, a building, or accommodation -> chủ nhà, chủ đất • The landlord was very generous to his tenants.

consume

(v) to eat, drink, or ingest food or drink -> tiêu thụ, ăn uống • All the food consumed in his inn was excellent.

inn

(n) a pub, typically one in the country, in some cases providing accommodation -> quán trọ nhỏ • They stayed at a cozy inn during their trip to the mountains.

seminar

(n) a meeting for discussion or training -> hội thảo chuyên đề • We attended a seminar on modern teaching methods.

absorbing

(adj) intensely interesting and engrossing -> hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn • Reading detective stories is an absorbing hobby for her.

unavoidably

(adv) as a result that cannot be prevented -> một cách không thể tránh khỏi • The meeting was unavoidably delayed due to bad weather.

secluded

(adj) hidden from general view or use -> hẻo lánh, biệt lập • The celebrity spent his holidays in a secluded villa.

candidate

(n) a person who applies for a job or nominates for election -> ứng viên • All the candidates have scored the required points.

chairman

(n) a person chosen to preside over a meeting -> chủ tịch hội đồng • The chairman gave a short welcome speech to the guests.

afflict

(v) to cause pain or suffering to -> làm đau đớn, ảnh hưởng xấu • A severe drought continues to afflict the region.

concerning

(prep) about or relating to -> liên quan đến • I have some questions concerning the new rules.

engage

(v) to participate or become involved in -> tham gia vào • They like to engage in outdoor activities.

considerable

(adj) notably large in size, amount, or extent -> đáng kể, to lớn • This task would require a considerable effort.

proposal

(n) a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration -> sự đề xuất • She agreed to Mike's proposal after a short hesitation.

linger

(v) to stay in a place longer than necessary -> nán lại, chần chừ • The smell of smoke lingered in the room for hours.

await

(v) to wait for an event or a person -> chờ đợi ai/cái gì • A warm welcome awaits you at the hotel.

inconsiderate

(adj) thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others -> vô ý tứ, thiếu suy nghĩ • Parking on the pavement is very inconsiderate.

inflict

(v) to cause something unpleasant to be suffered by someone -> gây ra (đau khổ, hình phạt) • They did not want to inflict any harm on the animals.

condemn

(v) to express complete disapproval of -> lên án, kết tội • Most people condemn violence in any form.

fine

(v) to punish someone by making them pay a sum of money -> phạt tiền • The driver was fined for speeding.

disregard

(n) the state of being ignored or treated as unimportant -> sự ngó lơ, coi thường • He showed a complete disregard for the safety regulations.

unfamiliarity

(n) the state of being not known or well-known -> sự xa lạ, không quen thuộc • Her mistakes were due to her unfamiliarity with the system.

regulation

(n) a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority -> quy định, điều luật • All students must obey the safety regulations.

gloomy

(adj) dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing -> u ám, ảm đạm • The weather today is very gloomy and cold.

abandon

(v) to cease to support or look after -> rời bỏ, ruồng bỏ • The family had to abandon their home during the flood.

depart

(v) to leave, especially on a journey -> khởi hành, xuất phát • The train is scheduled to depart at 9 AM.

accustomed

(adj) customary or usual -> quen thuộc với cái gì (đi với to) • She quickly became accustomed to the new environment.

sight

(n) the faculty or power of seeing -> thị lực, tầm nhìn, cảnh tượng • He lost his sight in an accident.

approach

(v) to come near or nearer to someone or something -> tiến lại gần • We can see an approaching snowstorm from the window.

oppose

(v) to disapprove of and attempt to prevent -> phản đối mạnh mẽ • Many local people oppose the new building plan.

resign

(v) to voluntarily leave a job or office -> từ chức, từ bỏ • The manager decided to resign from his position.

neglect

(v) to fail to care for properly -> sao nhãng, bỏ bê • You shouldn't neglect your health for work.

resist

(v) to withstand the action or effect of -> kháng cự, chống cự • It is hard to resist taking a bet on the final game.

commission

(n) an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group -> ủy ban, nhiệm vụ • The commission is investigating the cause of the plane crash.

take-off

(n) the action of an aircraft becoming airborne -> sự cất cánh • The pilot prepared the plane for take-off.

crash

(n) an accident in which a vehicle collides with something -> vụ va chạm, tai nạn • He survived the terrible car crash.

prone

(adj) likely to or liable to suffer from something damaging -> có xu hướng, dễ bị (ảnh hưởng xấu) • Tired drivers are more prone to accidents.

comprehensive

(adj) complete and including all or nearly all elements -> toàn diện, bao quát • The insurance plan offers comprehensive coverage.

rash

(adj) displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration -> hấp tấp, liều lĩnh • Do not take any rash steps without thinking.

broadcasting

(n) the transmission of programmes or information by radio or television -> phát thanh, truyền hình • The station started broadcasting the news immediately.

persist

(v) to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action -> kiên trì, khăng khăng cố chấp • He persisted in his efforts despite the difficulties.

squad

(n) a small group of people organized for a team task -> tiểu đội, nhóm • Several soldiers of the squad were captured.

capture

(v) to take into one's possession or control by force -> bắt giữ, đoạt lấy • The army managed to capture the enemy base.

hostage

(n) a person seized or held as a security for the fulfilment of a condition -> con tin • The criminals took three people as hostage.

kidnap

(v) to take someone away illegally by force -> bắt cóc • The terrorists planned to kidnap the billionaire.

torture

(v) to inflict severe pain on someone -> tra tấn • The prisoner was subjected to mental torture.

incompetent

(adj) not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully -> kém cỏi, không đủ năng lực • The manager was fired for being incompetent.

incapable

(adj) unable to do or achieve something -> không có khả năng • She felt incapable of understanding the lecture.

gambler

(n) a person who gambles, especially habitually -> con bạc • He is a compulsive gambler who lost everything.

compulsive

(adj) resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge -> mang tính cưỡng chế, không thể kiểm soát • Compulsive eating can lead to serious health issues.

spontaneous

(adj) performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse -> tự phát, tự ý, không lên kế hoạch • We made a spontaneous decision to go to the beach.