Bộ 900 Từ vựng bằng hình ảnh Luyện Thi IELTS
Bài 18: Từ Vựng thứ 851 - 900 (Bộ Từ Vựng Luyện Thi IELTS)
851
Example: The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
showcase/ˈʃəʊkeɪs/
(verb): thể hiện, chứng tỏ ai/điều gì (một cách thu hút)Example: The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
852
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.
853
Example: This decision signified a radical change in their policies.
signify/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
(verb): biểu thị, biểu hiệnExample: This decision signified a radical change in their policies.
854
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.
855
Example: Are skyscrapers ugly?
skyscraper/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/
(noun): nhà rất cao, nhà chọc trờiExample: Are skyscrapers ugly?
856
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), sự bành trướngExample: attempts to control the fast-growing urban sprawl
857
Example: a stagnant economy
stagnant/ˈstæɡnənt/
(adjective): trì trệ; không phát triển/thay đổiExample: a stagnant economy
858
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.
859
Example: She managed to stifle a yawn.
stifle/ˈstaɪfl/
(verb): kìm chế, kìm nén, đàn ápExample: She managed to stifle a yawn.
860
Example: The production process is to be streamlined.
streamline/ˈstriːmlaɪn/
(verb): tinh giản một hệ thống, một tổ chức (đặt biệt là để tiết kiệm chi phí)Example: The production process is to be streamlined.
861
Example: ‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered.
stutter/ˈstʌtər/
(verb): nói lắpExample: ‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered.
862
Example: The town succumbed after a short siege.
succumb/səˈkʌm/
(verb): chịu thua, không cưỡng lại đượcExample: The town succumbed after a short siege.
863
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.
864
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.
865
Example: The prime minister is surrounded by sycophants.
sycophant/ˈsɪkəfænt/
(noun): người nịnh hót, người bợ đỡExample: The prime minister is surrounded by sycophants.
866
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.
867
Example: The company now allows some of its employees to telecommute.
telecommute/ˌtelikəˈmjuːt/
(verb): làm việc tại nhà (giao tiếp với cơ quan/khách hàng... qua điện thoại/email)Example: The company now allows some of its employees to telecommute.
868
Example: I was tempted by the dessert menu.
tempt/tempt/
(verb): cám dỗ, dụ dỗExample: I was tempted by the dessert menu.
869
Example: top 12 fastest terrestrial animals
terrestrial/təˈrestriəl/
(adjective): (thuộc) trái đất, ở trên mặt đất, sống trên mặt đấtExample: top 12 fastest terrestrial animals
870
Example: timeline on Facebook
timeline/ˈtaɪm.laɪn/
(noun): dòng thời gianExample: timeline on Facebook
871
Example: The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.
transcend/trænˈsend/
(verb): vượt qua, hơnExample: The best films are those which transcend national or cultural barriers.
872
Example: ‘What do you want?’ he asked, sounding slightly truculent.
truculent/ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/
(adjective): hùng hổ, hung hăng, dữ tợnExample: ‘What do you want?’ he asked, sounding slightly truculent.
873
Example: ultra-expensive
ultra/ˈʌltrə/
(prefix): cực kì, cực, siêuExample: ultra-expensive
874
Example: Perhaps I misled you, but it was quite unintentional (= I did not mean to).
unintentional/ˌʌnɪnˈtentʃənəl/
(adjective): vô ý, không cố ý, không chủ tâmExample: Perhaps I misled you, but it was quite unintentional (= I did not mean to).
875
Example: Unleaded is cheaper than diesel.
unleaded/ʌnˈledɪd/
(adjective): không chứa chì (ít độc hại với môi trường)Example: Unleaded is cheaper than diesel.
876
Example: an unmanned spacecraft
unmanned/ʌnˈmænd/
(adjective): không có người điều khiểnExample: an unmanned spacecraft
877
Example: She was an affectionate child and remarkably unspoiled.
unspoiled/ʌnˈspɔɪlt/
(adjective): không bị hư hỏng; không khó chịu, không khó tính (bởi việc được khen ngợi quá nhiều)Example: She was an affectionate child and remarkably unspoiled.
878
Example: The tone of the speech was upbeat.
upbeat/ˈʌpˌbiːt/
(adjective): lạc quan, khả quanExample: The tone of the speech was upbeat.
879
Example: We have a duty to uphold the law.
uphold/ʌpˈhəʊld/
(verb): ủng hộ, duy trìExample: We have a duty to uphold the law.
880
Example: an upmarket restaurant
upmarket/ˌʌpˈmɑːkɪt/
(adjective): thị trường cao cấp, hạng sang, hảo hạngExample: an upmarket restaurant
881
Example: an upsurge in violent crime
upsurge/ˈʌpsɜːdʒ/
(noun): sự gia tăng đột biếnExample: an upsurge in violent crime
882
Example: an increasingly urbanized society
urbanized/ˈɜːbənaɪzd/
(adjective): đô thị hóa, thành thị hóaExample: an increasingly urbanized society
883
Example: a user-friendly interface/ printer
user-friendly/ˌjuːzəˈfrendli/
(adjective): dễ sử dụng, dễ hiểuExample: a user-friendly interface/ printer
884
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
885
Example: a vehement denial/attack/protest, etc.
vehement/ˈviːəmənt/
(adjective): kịch liệt, dữ dộiExample: a vehement denial/attack/protest, etc.
886
Example: venal journalists
venal/ˈviː.nəl/
(adjective): dễ mua chuộc, dễ hối lộExample: venal journalists
887
Example: a venerable old man
venerable/ˈvenərəbl/
(adjective): đáng tôn kínhExample: a venerable old man
888
Example: We have no way of verifying his story.
verify/ˈverɪfaɪ/
(verb): thẩm tra, xác minh (lời nói, sự kiện)Example: We have no way of verifying his story.
889
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.
890
Example: to violate international law
violate/ˈvaɪəleɪt/
(verb): vi phạm, xâm phạmExample: to violate international law
891
Example: Try to visualize him as an old man.
visualize/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/
(verb): hình dung, tưởng tượngExample: Try to visualize him as an old man.
892
Example: vociferous protests
vociferous/vəˈsɪfərəs/
(adjective): lớn tiếng, mạnh miệng; rầm rộExample: vociferous protests
893
Example: Astronauts work in weightless conditions.
weightless/ˈweɪt.ləs/
(adjective): không nặng, không có trọng lượngExample: Astronauts work in weightless conditions.
894
Example: a well-informed decision
well informed/ˌwelɪnˈfɔːmd/
(adjective): am hiểuExample: a well-informed decision
895
Example: schools that turn out well–rounded graduates
well rounded/wel ˈraʊndɪd/
(adjective): toàn diện (có nhiều kinh nghiệm/khả năng, phát triển đầy đủ)Example: schools that turn out well–rounded graduates
896
Example: white-collar workers
white-collar/ˌwaɪtˈkɒlər/
(adjective): (nói về công việc, người lao động...) không làm bằng chân tay; lao động trí óc; công chứcExample: white-collar workers
897
Example: This is a win-win situation all around.
win-win/ˈwɪnwɪn/
(adjective): có lợi cho các bên liên quanExample: This is a win-win situation all around.
898
Example: She was accused of withholding information from the police.
withhold/wɪðˈhəʊld/
(verb): giữ lại, từ chối không choExample: She was accused of withholding information from the police.
899
Example: The political situation is steadily worsening.
worsen/ˈwɜːsən/
(verb): trở nên/làm cho xấu hơn, tệ hơnExample: The political situation is steadily worsening.
900
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.