Bộ 600 Từ vựng bằng hình ảnh Giao Tiếp Trình Độ Nâng Cao
Bài 12: Từ Vựng thứ 551 - 600 (Bộ Từ Vựng Giao Tiếp Nâng Cao)
551
Example: Sales rocketed from 1,000 units last week to 5,000 units this week.
rocket/ˈrɒkɪt/
(verb): tăng vùn vụtExample: Sales rocketed from 1,000 units last week to 5,000 units this week.
552
Example: The hotel is in the middle of nowhere and there lies the rub. We don't have a car.
rub/rʌb/
(noun): khó khăn, cản trởExample: The hotel is in the middle of nowhere and there lies the rub. We don't have a car.
553
Example: to take a year's sabbatical
sabbatical/səˈbætɪkəl/
(noun): kì nghỉ phépExample: to take a year's sabbatical
554
Example: The comments come amid heated debate over immigration, which is particularly salient in Italy.
salient/ˈseɪliənt/
(adjective): quan trọng, nổi bậtExample: The comments come amid heated debate over immigration, which is particularly salient in Italy.
555
Example: What can I do to salvage my reputation? (= get a good reputation again)
salvage/ˈsælvɪdʒ/
(verb): cứu nguy, cứu vãnExample: What can I do to salvage my reputation? (= get a good reputation again)
556
Example: political savvy
savvy/ˈsævi/
(noun): hiểu biết, am hiểuExample: political savvy
557
Example: He was scrupulous in all his business dealings.
scrupulous/ˈskruːpjələs/
(adjective): đắn đo, thận trọngExample: He was scrupulous in all his business dealings.
558
Example: a sedentary job/occupation/lifestyle
sedentary/ˈsedəntəri/
(adjective): ở một chỗ, ít đi chỗ khác, ít vận độngExample: a sedentary job/occupation/lifestyle
559
Example: Meeting her like that, and there of all places, was true serendipity!
serendipity/ˌserənˈdɪpəti/
(noun): sự may mắn, vận mayExample: Meeting her like that, and there of all places, was true serendipity!
560
Example: She was shunned by her family when she remarried.
shun/ʃʌn/
(verb): tránh, xa lánhExample: She was shunned by her family when she remarried.
561
Example: Computer software can be used to simulate conditions on the seabed.
simulate/ˈsɪmjəleɪt/
(verb): bắt chước, mô phỏngExample: Computer software can be used to simulate conditions on the seabed.
562
Example: He gave us a very sketchy account of his visit.
sketchy/ˈsketʃi/
(adjective): sơ sài, không đầy đủExample: He gave us a very sketchy account of his visit.
563
Example: attempts to control the fast-growing urban sprawl
sprawl/sprɔːl/
(noun): vùng mở rộng lộn xộn; đống ngổn ngang (nhất là các toà nhà)Example: attempts to control the fast-growing urban sprawl
564
Example: Profits have stagnated.
stagnate/stæɡˈneɪt/
(verb): trì trệ, đình đốnExample: Profits have stagnated.
565
Example: The museum is trying to get rid of its staid image.
staid/steɪd/
(adjective): trầm tính; ù lì; phẳng lặngExample: The museum is trying to get rid of its staid image.
566
Example: Gas prices are expected to take steep climb next week.
steep/stiːp/
(adjective): nhanh (tăng, giảm)Example: Gas prices are expected to take steep climb next week.
567
Example: He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce.
steer/stɪər/
(verb): điều khiển, định hướng ai/việc gìExample: He managed to steer the conversation away from his divorce.
568
Example: Unless I have a stroke of luck, I'm not going to finish this report by tomorrow.
stroke/strəʊk/
(noun): một hành động/sự việc thành công (nước bài, nước đi, "cú", "miếng", "đòn")Example: Unless I have a stroke of luck, I'm not going to finish this report by tomorrow.
569
Example: ‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered.
stutter/ˈstʌtər/
(verb): nói lắpExample: ‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered.
570
Example: She gave him a look that made words superfluous.
superfluous/suːˈpɜːfluəs/
(adjective): thừa thãi, không cần thiếtExample: She gave him a look that made words superfluous.
571
Example: He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
surpass/səˈpɑːs/
(verb): hơn, vượt quaExample: He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
572
Example: Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out.
suspend/səˈspend/
(verb): tạm ngừng; đình chỉExample: Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out.
573
Example: The prime minister is surrounded by sycophants.
sycophant/ˈsɪkəfænt/
(noun): người nịnh hót, người bợ đỡExample: The prime minister is surrounded by sycophants.
574
Example: If he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty.
tantamount/ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
(adjective): đồng nghĩa với, tương đương vớiExample: If he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty.
575
Example: Unfortunately, Leo is the only well-developed character in a tedious drama with an impressive international cast.
tedious/ˈtiːdiəs/
(adjective): nhàm chánExample: Unfortunately, Leo is the only well-developed character in a tedious drama with an impressive international cast.
576
Example: I was tempted by the dessert menu.
tempt/tempt/
(verb): cám dỗ, dụ dỗExample: I was tempted by the dessert menu.
577
Example: We made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday.
tentative/ˈtentətɪv/
(adjective): tạm thờiExample: We made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday.
578
Example: Your contract of employment terminates in December.
terminate/ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/
(verb): chấm dứt, kết thúcExample: Your contract of employment terminates in December.
579
Example: Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
thereby/ˌðeəˈbaɪ/
(adverb): do đóExample: Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
580
Example: If you have a sudden loss of cabin pressure at 20,000 feet, passengers will become torpid and then lose consciousness.
torpid/ˈtɔːpɪd/
(adjective): uể oải; thiếu năng lượng, sức sốngExample: If you have a sudden loss of cabin pressure at 20,000 feet, passengers will become torpid and then lose consciousness.
581
Example: This explains why, despite the trauma of war, joining the the organization remains an attractive opportunity to many young people .
trauma/ˈtrɔːmə/
(noun): chấn thương tâm lí, tổn thươngExample: This explains why, despite the trauma of war, joining the the organization remains an attractive opportunity to many young people .
582
Example: Indeed a treacherous person or a cheat looks honest, yet he or she is telling untruth to secure unfair gains.
treacherous/ˈtretʃərəs/
(adjective): dối trá, xảo quyệtExample: Indeed a treacherous person or a cheat looks honest, yet he or she is telling untruth to secure unfair gains.
583
Example: an earth tremor
tremor/ˈtremər/
(noun): cơn động đất nhẹ; sự rung động nhẹExample: an earth tremor
584
Example: Let's discover the trigger for abrupt climate change.
trigger/ˈtrɪɡər/
(noun): nguyên nhân thúc đẩy (đặc biệt là một điều tồi tệ xảy ra)Example: Let's discover the trigger for abrupt climate change.
585
Example: the twists and turns of his political career
twist/twɪst/
(noun): sự thay đổi/phát triển bất ngờ (trong một câu chuyện/tình huống)Example: the twists and turns of his political career
586
Example: Students are required to undertake simple experiments.
undertake/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/
(verb): đảm nhận, đảm tráchExample: Students are required to undertake simple experiments.
587
Example: The new leader hopes to unify the country.
unify/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/
(verb): thống nhất, hợp nhấtExample: The new leader hopes to unify the country.
588
Example: The tone of the speech was upbeat.
upbeat/ˈʌpˌbiːt/
(adjective): lạc quan, khả quanExample: The tone of the speech was upbeat.
589
Example: The room was in (an) uproar.
uproar/ˈʌprɔːr/
(noun): sự náo động, sự phản ứngExample: The room was in (an) uproar.
590
Example: She had no personal vanity (= about her appearance).
vanity/ˈvænəti/
(noun): tính kiêu căng, tự cao tự đạiExample: She had no personal vanity (= about her appearance).
591
Example: the varsity match
varsity/ˈvɑː.sə.ti/
(adjective): được sử dụng để mô tả các hoạt động của các trường đại học Oxford và Cambridge, đặc biệt là các cuộc thi thể thaoExample: the varsity match
592
Example: a vehement denial/attack/protest, etc.
vehement/ˈviːəmənt/
(adjective): kịch liệt, dữ dộiExample: a vehement denial/attack/protest, etc.
593
Example: a venerable old man
venerable/ˈvenərəbl/
(adjective): đáng tôn kínhExample: a venerable old man
594
Example: The following are some ideas for quick and easy projects for the home incorporating this versatile product.
versatile/ˈvɜːsətaɪl/
(adjective): đa tài, đa năngExample: The following are some ideas for quick and easy projects for the home incorporating this versatile product.
595
Example: The memory of their conversation still vexed him.
vex/veks/
(adjective): khiên ai bực/lo lắngExample: The memory of their conversation still vexed him.
596
Example: It seems that we don't have sufficient funding for our new research or a viable plan to raise it.
viable/ˈvaɪəbl/
(adjective): có tính khả thiExample: It seems that we don't have sufficient funding for our new research or a viable plan to raise it.
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Example: A pilot must remain vigilant at all times.
vigilant/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
(adjective): cảnh giác, thận trọngExample: A pilot must remain vigilant at all times.
598
Example: I have every confidence that this decision will be fully vindicated.
vindicate/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/
(verb): chứng minh, bào chữaExample: I have every confidence that this decision will be fully vindicated.
599
Example: The country was sliding into a state of virtual civil war.
virtual/ˈvɜːtʃuəl/
(adjective): thực sựExample: The country was sliding into a state of virtual civil war.
600
Example: The rock band was at the zenith of its creative powers.
zenith/ˈzenɪθ/
(noun): cực điểm, tột đỉnhExample: The rock band was at the zenith of its creative powers.