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headed with

having a title or symbol at the top (được ghi tiêu đề/đặt biểu tượng ở trên đầu)

representation

a sign, symbol, or picture that stands for something (sự đại diện, biểu tượng)

rallying

bringing people together for a common purpose or effort (kêu gọi, tập hợp lực lượng)

dispatched

sent off to a destination for a specific purpose (được gửi/phái đi)

milder

less severe, harsh, or extreme (nhẹ nhàng hơn, ôn hòa hơn)

patronising

treating someone in a way that seems friendly, but shows you think you are better or more intelligent than them (có thái độ bề trên, ban ơn)

typeface

a particular design of type or font (kiểu chữ, font chữ)

lettering

letters written or printed on something (chữ viết, nét chữ)

trademark

a legally registered name or symbol representing a company or product (thương hiệu, nhãn hiệu đăng ký)

queried on

questioned or expressed doubts about something (bị thắc mắc, nghi ngờ về)

decomposed

broken down or decayed (bị phân hủy, mục nát)

hoarding

collecting and keeping large amounts of something, often secretly (sự tích trữ, đầu cơ)

meditative

involving deep, serious, or peaceful thought (mang tính suy ngẫm, trầm tư)

beady-eyed

having small, bright, and observant eyes (mắt sắc sảo, tinh tường)

muddy

covered in or containing mud (lầy lội, nhiều bùn)

wellies

short for Wellington boots, waterproof rubber boots (ủng cao su)

townie

a person who lives in a town, not in the countryside (người thành thị)

soothing

having a gently calming effect (dịu dàng, làm êm dịu, xoa dịu)

sulk

to be silent and refused to smile/be friendly because you are angry about something (hờn dỗi, xị mặt)

hold grudges

to continue feeling angry toward someone for a past offense (để bụng, thù hằn)

vain

excessively proud of one's appearance or achievements (hợm hĩnh, kiêu ngạo)

interpreted

explained or understood the meaning of something (được giải thích, diễn giải)

forced weaning

the act of forcing young animals to stop drinking mother's milk earlier than usual (sự cai sữa cưỡng ép)

charming

pleasant and attractive (quyến rũ, duyên dáng, dễ thương)

manifesto

a public declaration of policy and aims (tuyên ngôn, bản tuyên bố)

docile

quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control (ngoan ngoãn, dễ bảo)

dull

lacking interest, excitement, or brightness (tẻ nhạt, ngu đần, đần độn)

have a cow in calf

having a pregnant cow (có bò đang mang thai)

hits her in the wallet

affects someone financially / causes them to lose money (ảnh hưởng/làm tốn tiền tài chính)

maternity

related to motherhood or pregnancy (chế độ thai sản, sự làm mẹ)

know-how

practical knowledge or skill (bí quyết, kỹ năng thực hành)

flat-pack

furniture or equipment sold in pieces inside a flat box for self-assembly (đồ nội thất đóng gói phẳng)

lukewarm

showing little enthusiasm / not hot or cold (hời hợt, không mấy mặn mà)

stalwarts

loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporters or items (những trụ cột, bộ phận trung thành)

clean line

simple, unadorned, and sleek design contour (đường nét đơn giản, tinh tế)

shopping trolleys

small vehicles with wheels used for carrying shopping (xe đẩy siêu thị)

pragmatism

solving problems in a sensible and practical way rather than following strict rules (chủ nghĩa thực dụng, tính thực tế)

headquarters

the main office or center of an organization (trụ sở chính)

the blend of

a combination of different things (sự hòa trộn, kết hợp)

sprawl

a large area covered with buildings that have been built in an unplanned way (sự trải rộng, sự mở rộng vô trật tự)

on a spree

a short period of doing a particular activity much more than usual (một đợt mua sắm/hoạt động thỏa thích)

scouring

searching a place or process very thoroughly (tìm kiếm ráo riết, lùng xới)

flea markets

street markets selling second-hand goods or antiques (chợ trời, chợ đồ cũ)

says with a shrug

says something while raising shoulders to show indifference or helplessness (nói cùng cái nhún vai)

self-assembling

putting parts together oneself without external help (tự lắp ráp)

posterity

future generations of people (hậu thế, thế hệ mai sau)

auction

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder (buổi đấu giá)

espousal

the act of supporting or adopting an idea, belief, or cause (sự ủng hộ, tán thành)

self-assembly

putting together parts of something yourself (tự lắp ráp)

robust

strong and unlikely to break or fail (mạnh mẽ, kiên cố, vững chắc)

a chapter from a different story

something completely different from what was expected or previous cases (một câu chuyện hoàn toàn khác)

aplenty

available in large amounts or numbers (dồi dào, nhiều)

payback

a benefit or revenge gained from something (sự đền đáp, sự trả giá)

krona

the currency unit of Sweden (đồng Krona Thụy Điển)

is a celebration of

serves as a praise or honor of something (là sự tôn vinh đối với)

scuffed

marked or scratched by scraping against something (bị trầy xước, sờn)

insularity

ignorance of or lack of interest in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience (sự hẹp hòi, tính cô lập)

corridor

a long passage in a building or train (hành lang)

multicoloured

having many different colours (nhiều màu sắc)

doorknobs

round handles on doors (tay nắm cửa)

hooks

curved pieces of metal or plastic used for hanging things (móc treo)

particle board

a material made from wood chips bound with synthetic resin (gỗ ép, ván dăm)

chunky

thick, heavy, and solid (dày, chắc nịch)

veneer

a thin decorative cover of fine wood applied to a coarser wood (lớp gỗ dán trang trí, vỏ bọc)

fellow passenger

another person travelling on the same vehicle (hành khách đi cùng)

in awe of

filled with a feeling of reverent respect mixed with fear or wonder (kính phục, kinh ngạc trước)

tested my courage

put one's bravery to the test (thử thách lòng dũng cảm)

eventualities

possible events or outcomes, especially unpleasant ones (những tình huống có thể xảy ra)

at his mercy

completely in the power of someone (phụ thuộc vào/nằm trong tay ai)

top it off

to complete or crown an experience, often with a final notable event (thêm vào đó, để khép lại)

albeit with

even though / although accompanied by (mặc dù với)

a feast for

something that gives great pleasure to a sense (một bữa tiệc mãn nhãn/mãn nhĩ cho)

teen

a teenager (thanh thiếu niên)

safekeeping

protection or care (sự giữ gìn an toàn)

paralysing

making someone unable to move or think properly due to extreme fear/shock (làm tê liệt)

alighted

got off a train, bus, or other vehicle (xuống xe/tàu)

standstill

a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped (sự trệch hướng, dừng lại hoàn toàn)

with contempt

with a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect or consideration (với sự khinh bỉ, coi thường)

uncultured

lacking education, good manners, or appreciation of the arts (thiếu văn hóa, không có học thức)

jaw-dropping

extremely shocking, amazing, or surprising (đẹp đến kinh ngạc, há hốc mồm)

teetering

standing or moving unsteadily (dung dăng dung dẻ, lắc lư chao đảo)

jammed between two

stuck or squeezed tightly between two objects (bị kẹt giữa hai...)

wriggling around

twisting and turning body parts with quick movements (cựa quậy, ngoe nguẩy)

all-inclusive

including everything, especially all cost/services (trọn gói)

inter-railing

travelling through European countries using a train pass (du lịch bằng tàu hỏa qua châu Âu)

out of the ordinary

unusual or unexpected (khác thường, đặc biệt)

paranoia

unjustified suspicion and mistrust of others (chứng hoang tưởng bị hại, sự ám ảnh)

furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, secret (lén lút, vụn trộm)

hushed

quiet or softened (thì thầm, yên lặng)

autograph

a signature, especially of a famous person (chữ ký tặng)

passables

capable of being passed or acceptable (có thể chấp nhận được, khá)

synopses

brief summaries of a book, play, or movie (bản tóm tắt)

manuscript

an author's handwritten or typed text before publication (bản thảo)

stanza

a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem (thơ: khổ thơ)

jaw-dropping

highly impressive or astonishing (kinh ngạc, tuyệt vời)

mind-bending

extremely complex, surprising, or mind-altering (hại não, gây kinh ngạc lớn)

skyrocketing

rising or increasing very rapidly (tăng vọt)

surging

moving suddenly and powerfully forward or upward (tăng mạnh, dâng trào)

meteoric

developing very fast and achieving swift success (nhanh như sao băng, phát triển vượt bậc)

fusion

a joining or combining of different things (sự dung hợp, kết hợp)