obey,(v),/əˈbeɪ/,"Vâng lời nghe lời, tuân theo, tuân lệnh. =to do what you are told or expected to do",to [obey] a command/an order/rules/the law
He had always [obeyed] his parents without question.
(figurative) I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't [obey] me.,"",[sound:obey_uk.mp3],[sound:I_tried_to_run_but_my_legs_just_wouldn't_obey_me._us.mp3] offence,(n),/əˈfens/,"Sự phạm tội; tội, lỗi Sự vi phạm luật lệ, sự vi phạm nội quy. =an illegal act [synonym] crime",Driving without a licence is an [offence]
He committed several serious [offences]
It's the third time that he's been convicted of a drug [offence].,"",[sound:offence_uk.mp3],[sound:It's_the_third_time_that_he's_been_convicted_of_a_drug_offence._us.mp3] offend,(v),/əˈfɛnd/,"Phạm tội, làm điều lầm lỗi; vi phạm. =(formal) to commit a crime or crimes",He started [offending] at the age of 16.
What is the best way to stop someone who has [offended] from repeating the offence?
In Western countries girls are far less likely to [offend] than boys.,"",[sound:offend_uk.mp3],[sound:In_Western_countries_girls_are_far_less_likely_to_offend_than_boys._us.mp3] offensive,(adj),/əˈfen.sɪv/,"Gây xúc phạm, làm mất lòng; làm nhục, sỉ nhục. =rude in a way that causes you to feel upset, insulted or annoyed",The programme contains language which some viewers may find [offensive].
His comments were deeply [offensive] to a large number of single mothers.
Some friends of his found the play horribly [offensive].,"",[sound:offensive_uk.mp3],[sound:Some_friends_of_his_found_the_play_horribly_offensive._us.mp3] officer,(n),/ˈɒfɪsər/,"Cảnh sát =a member of the police force","the [officer] in charge of the case
the investigating [officer]
Yes, [officer], I saw what happened.","",[sound:officer_uk.mp3],"[sound:Yes,_officer,_I_saw_what_happened._us.mp3]" pass,(v),/pɑːs/,"Phê duyệt, thông qua, chấp nhận (dự luật, đề xuất) =[law/proposal]to accept a proposal, law, etc by voting",The bill was [passed] by 360 votes to 280
The government [passed] a law to restrict the sale of guns
The food supplement had been [passed] as safe for human consumption.,"",[sound:pass_uk.mp3],[sound:The_food_supplement_had_been_passed_as_safe_for_human_consumption._us.mp3] perpetrate,(v),/ˈpɜː.pɪ.treɪt/,"Phạm, gây ra =to commit a crime or do something wrong or evil","to [perpetrate] a crime/fraud/massacre
In this country, half of all violent crime is [perpetrated] by people who have been drinking alcohol.
A high proportion of crime in any country is [perpetrated] by young males.","",[sound:perpetrate_uk.mp3],[sound:A_high_proportion_of_crime_in_any_country_is_perpetrated_by_young_males._us.mp3] pickpocket,(n),/ˈpɪkˌpɒk.ɪt/,"Kẻ móc túi =a person who steals money, etc from other people's pockets, especially in crowded places","Watch out for [pickpockets], especially at the train station.
My jean pockets corked with a crusty hanky to foil the [pickpockets], I waded along the high street.
Villagers are too busy shuffling along to notice a [pickpocket] in their midst.","",[sound:pickpocket_uk.mp3],[sound:Villagers_are_too_busy_shuffling_along_to_notice_a_pickpocket_in_their_midst._us.mp3] prison,(n),/ˈprɪz.ən/,"Nhà tù, nhà lao, nhà giam. =a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial [synonym] jail","He was sent to [prison] for five years.
She is in [prison], awaiting trial.
The [prison]'s inmates are being kept in their cells.","",[sound:prison_uk.mp3],[sound:The_prison's_inmates_are_being_kept_in_their_cells._us.mp3] prisoner,(n),/ˈprɪz.ən.ər/,"Người bị giam giữ, người tù; con vật bị nhốt. =a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial",The number of [prisoners] serving life sentences has fallen.
They are demanding the release of all political [prisoners].
The committee is concerned about the large number of [prisoners] sharing cells.,"",[sound:prisoner_uk.mp3],[sound:The_committee_is_concerned_about_the_large_number_of_prisoners_sharing_cells._us.mp3] property,(n),/ˈprɒpəti/,"tài sản, của cải, vật sở hữu =a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions","This building is government [property].
Be careful not to damage other people's [property].
Security forces searched thousands of homes, confiscating weapons and stolen [property].","",[sound:property_uk.mp3],"[sound:Security_forces_searched_thousands_of_homes,_confiscating_weapons_and_stolen_property._us.mp3]" prosecutor,(n),/ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuː.tər/,"Công tố viên; kiểm sát viên =a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court","The tape recordings provided [prosecutors] with the evidence they needed to prove he'd been involved in the conspiracy.
a public/state [prosecutor]
She had tons of trial experience as a [prosecutor], and she's done strictly civil litigation ever since she moved to Miami.","",[sound:prosecutor_uk.mp3],"[sound:She_had_tons_of_trial_experience_as_a_prosecutor,_and_she's_done_strictly_civil_litigation_ever_since_she_moved_to_Miami._us.mp3]" punish,(v),/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/,"Phạt, trừng phạt, trừng trị =to cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc.","Those responsible for these crimes must be brought to court and [punished].
He [punished] the class by giving them extra work.
The oil company was found guilty on ten counts of pollution, and was [punished] with a $250 million fine.","",[sound:punish_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_oil_company_was_found_guilty_on_ten_counts_of_pollution,_and_was_punished_with_a_$250_million_fine._us.mp3]" punishable,(adj),/ˈpʌn.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/,"Có thể bị trừng phạt, trừng phạt, đáng trừng trị =(of a crime) that can be punished, especially by law",a crime [punishable] by/with imprisonment
Giving false information to the police is a [punishable] offence.
They called on the authorities to make slavery a [punishable] offence.,"",[sound:punishable_uk.mp3],[sound:They_called_on_the_authorities_to_make_slavery_a_punishable_offence._us.mp3] punishment,(n),/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/,"Sự phạt, sự trừng phạt, sự trừng trị =the act of punishing someone",Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a [punishment] for any crime.
It was always our father who administered/meted out [punishments].
Drink-driving is one case in which severe [punishment] seems to work as a deterrent,"",[sound:punishment_uk.mp3],[sound:Drink-driving_is_one_case_in_which_severe_punishment_seems_to_work_as_a_deterrent_us.mp3] reckless,(adj),/ˈrek.ləs/,"Thiếu thận trọng, khinh suất, liều lĩnh, táo bạo =doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results","He was found guilty of [reckless] driving
He had always been [reckless] with money.
She loved to ride; on horseback, she was [reckless] and utterly without fear.","",[sound:reckless_uk.mp3],"[sound:She_loved_to_ride;_on_horseback,_she_was_reckless_and_utterly_without_fear._us.mp3]" recklessness,(n),/ˈrek.ləs.nəs/,"Tính không lo lắng, tính không để ý tới; tính coi thường Tính thiếu thận trọng, tính khinh suất, tính liều lĩnh, tính táo bạo =behaviour that shows a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions",He was full of boyish [recklessness] and irresponsibility.
He felt a surge of [recklessness].
Her family were in despair at the [recklessness] of her spending.,"",[sound:recklessness_uk.mp3],[sound:Her_family_were_in_despair_at_the_recklessness_of_her_spending._us.mp3] represent,(v),/ˌrep.rɪˈzent/,"Thay mặt, đại diện cho =to speak, act, or be present officially for another person or people",They chose a famous barrister to [represent] them in court.
Union officials [representing] the teachers met the government today.
I sent my husband to [represent] me at the funeral.,"",[sound:represent_uk.mp3],[sound:I_sent_my_husband_to_represent_me_at_the_funeral._us.mp3] representative,(n),/ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/,"Người đại biểu, người đại diện. =a person who has been chosen to speak or vote for somebody else or on behalf of a group",a [representative] of the UN
The committee includes [representatives] from industry.
Employees from each department elect a [representative].,"",[sound:representative_uk.mp3],[sound:Employees_from_each_department_elect_a_representative._us.mp3] resent,(v),/rɪˈzent/,"Phẫn uất, oán giận ; Phật ý, không bằng lòng, bực bội. =to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair",I deeply [resented] her criticism.
The children [resented] the new woman in their father's life.
He bitterly [resents] being treated like a child.,"",[sound:resent_uk.mp3],[sound:He_bitterly_resents_being_treated_like_a_child._us.mp3] sanction,(n),/ˈsæŋk.ʃən/,"Hình phạt =a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given when they do not obey","Without realistic [sanctions], some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom
The ultimate [sanction] will be the closure of the restaurant
We now have an effective [sanction] against the killing of whales.","",[sound:sanction_uk.mp3],[sound:We_now_have_an_effective_sanction_against_the_killing_of_whales._us.mp3] sane,(adj),/seɪn/,"có đầu óc bình thương =having a normal healthy mind; not mentally ill [synonym] sound",No [sane] person would do that.
Being able to get out of the city at the weekend keeps me [sane].
No [sane] person wishes to see conflict or casualties.,"",[sound:sane_uk.mp3],[sound:No_sane_person_wishes_to_see_conflict_or_casualties._us.mp3] smuggler,(n),/ˈsmʌɡ.lər/,"Người buôn lậu =a person who takes goods into or out of a country illegally","a drug [smuggler]
Britain has been keen for Kabul to begin arresting top drug [smugglers] in its ranks.
In Brazil three years ago, drug smugglers overran a monitoring post set up to keep tabs on their activities.","",[sound:smuggler_uk.mp3],"[sound:In_Brazil_three_years_ago,_drug_smugglers_overran_a_monitoring_post_set_up_to_keep_tabs_on_their_activities._us.mp3]" smuggling,(n),/ˈsmʌɡ.lɪŋ/,"Sự buôn lậu =the crime of taking, sending or bringing goods secretly and illegally into or out of a country","drug [smuggling]
All are believed to have been involved in alcohol and cigarette [smuggling], often a gateway to trafficking.
The most lucrative racket of the 1970s was cigarette [smuggling].","",[sound:smuggling_uk.mp3],[sound:The_most_lucrative_racket_of_the_1970s_was_cigarette_smuggling._us.mp3] so-called,(adj),/ˌsəʊˈkɔːld/,"Cái gọi là (dùng để chỉ ra rằng bạn không nghĩ rằng từ hoặc cụm từ đang được sử dụng để mô tả ai đó / cái gì đó là thích hợp) =used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate",the opinion of a [so-called] 'expert'
How have these [so-called] 'improvements' helped the local community?
t was one of his [so-called] friends who supplied him with the drugs that killed him.,"",[sound:so-called_uk.mp3],[sound:t_was_one_of_his_so-called_friends_who_supplied_him_with_the_drugs_that_killed_him._us.mp3] strict,(adj),/strɪkt/,"Nghiêm ngặt, nghiêm khắc; nghiêm chỉnh. =[of rules, regulations]that must be obeyed exactly",[strict] rules/regulations/discipline
There are [strict] guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.
She's on a very [strict] diet.,"",[sound:strict_uk.mp3],[sound:She's_on_a_very_strict_diet._us.mp3] suspect,(v),/səˈspekt/,"Nghi, ngờ, nghi ngờ, hoài nghi =to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof","If you [suspect] a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.
[Suspecting] nothing, he walked right into the trap.
He [suspected] that the woman staying in the flat above was using heroin.","",[sound:suspect_uk.mp3],[sound:He_suspected_that_the_woman_staying_in_the_flat_above_was_using_heroin._us.mp3] suspect,(n),/ˈsʌs.pekt/,"Người khả nghi; người bị tình nghi, nghi can, nghi phạm. =a person who is suspected of a crime or of having done something wrong",a murder [suspect]
He is the prime [suspect] in the case.
Five [suspects] have been detained for questioning.,"",[sound:suspect_uk.mp3],[sound:Five_suspects_have_been_detained_for_questioning._us.mp3] swearing,(n),/ˈsweə.rɪŋ/,"tội nói tục, chửi thề =the act of usingrude or offensive language, especially when angry","There was more [swearing] and banging as Grandpa Portman stomped around looking for it.
Mr Wheatley said his [swearing] in represented an ""important and necessary step in renewing our cherished democracy and reforming out institutions"".
The couple has been together about 10 years, and Cordova was at her side during an inaugural Mass in Santa Fe before her public [swearing] in ceremony on Jan. 1, 2019.","",[sound:swearing_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_couple_has_been_together_about_10_years,_and_Cordova_was_at_her_side_during_an_inaugural_Mass_in_Santa_Fe_before_her_public_swearing_in_ceremony_on_Jan._1,_2019._us.mp3]" the accused,(n),/ði əˈkjuːzd/,"Bị cáo. =the person who is on trial in a law court",[The accused] protested her innocence.
[The accused] were all found guilty
[The accused] is alleged to be a member of a right-wing gang.,"",[sound:the_accused_uk.mp3],[sound:The_accused_is_alleged_to_be_a_member_of_a_right-wing_gang._us.mp3]