mammal,(n),/ˈmæm.əl/,"(Động vật học) Loài thú, loài động vật có vú.
=any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body","Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all [mammals], but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not.
It provides the growing young with everything it wants, and only [mammals] produce milk.
The domestic animal is the first [mammal] known to die of the disease in Europe","
",[sound:mammal_uk.mp3],[sound:The_domestic_animal_is_the_first_mammal_known_to_die_of_the_disease_in_Europe_us.mp3]
mango,(n),/ˈmæŋ.ɡəʊ/,"Quả xoài. (Thực vật học) Cây xoài.
=an oval tropical fruit with a smooth skin, orange-yellow flesh, and a large, hard seed in the middle","A fresh [mango] will give slightly to the touch, but stay away from very soft or bruised fruit
Pickled vegetables and fruits like lemons or [mangoes] are popular accompaniments to meals.
The mango was very delicious, and her husband requested that the other [mango] be served","
",[sound:mango_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_mango_was_very_delicious,_and_her_husband_requested_that_the_other_mango_be_served_us.mp3]"
manure,(n),/məˈnjʊr/,"Phân bón có nguồn gốc từ chất thải động vật
=the waste matter from animals that is spread over or mixed with the soil to help plants and crops grow [synonym] dung",Dig plenty of well-rotted [manure] into the soil.
Work in plenty of well-rotted [manure].
the best time to spread [manure] on the fields,"
",[sound:manure_uk.mp3],[sound:the_best_time_to_spread_manure_on_the_fields_us.mp3]
maple,(n),/ˈmeɪ.pəl/,"(Thực vật học) Cây thích, cây phong.
=a tall tree with leaves that have five points and turn bright red or yellow in the autumn/fall Maples grow in northern countries.",a [maple] leaf
[maple] trees
The hillsides are covered with [maples] and other foliage,"
",[sound:maple_uk.mp3],[sound:The_hillsides_are_covered_with_maples_and_other_foliage_us.mp3]
marine,(adj),/məˈriːn/,"(Thuộc) Biển.
=connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there",[marine] plant — cây ở biểnmarine bird — chim biển
[marine] life
a [marine] biologist (= a scientist who studies life in the sea),"
",[sound:marine_uk.mp3],[sound:a_marine_biologist_us.mp3]
mayor,(n),/meər/,"Thị trưởng.
=a person who is elected or chosen to lead the group who governs a town or city","We need a [mayor] who is tough enough to clean up this town.
The [mayor] has promised to cleanse the city of drug dealers.
As I said just a few seconds ago, I regularly meet with [mayors] and councillors","
",[sound:mayor_uk.mp3],"[sound:As_I_said_just_a_few_seconds_ago,_I_regularly_meet_with_mayors_and_councillors_us.mp3]"
mechanism,(n),/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/,"cơ chế. cơ chế hoạt động
=a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system",[mechanisms] for dealing with complaints from the general public
The college has established an effective student support [mechanism].
A bomb has been detonated by a special [mechanism].,"
",[sound:mechanism_uk.mp3],[sound:A_bomb_has_been_detonated_by_a_special_mechanism._us.mp3]
melon,(n),/ˈmel.ən/,"Dưa tây, dưa lưới
=a large, round fruit with hard yellow or green skin, sweet flesh, and a lot of seeds","a slice of [melon]
They also love ripe [melons] and bananas and grapes.
Scoop the seeds from the [melon], slice away the skin and cut the flesh into six thin slices.","
",[sound:melon_uk.mp3],"[sound:Scoop_the_seeds_from_the_melon,_slice_away_the_skin_and_cut_the_flesh_into_six_thin_slices._us.mp3]"
oak,(n),/əʊk/,"(Thực vật học) Cây sồi.
=a large tree that is common in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree",a mighty [oak]
The timbers of those old sailing ships were mostly [oak].
an [oak] table/cupboard,"
",[sound:oak_uk.mp3],[sound:an_oak_table_cupboard_us.mp3]
occasionally,(adv),/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/,"Thỉnh thoảng, thảng hoặc; từng thời kỳ.
=sometimes but not often","We [occasionally] meet for a drink after work.
This type of allergy can very [occasionally] be fatal.
[Occasionally] I'll have a piece of chocolate, but it's very rare.","
",[sound:occasionally_uk.mp3],"[sound:Occasionally_I'll_have_a_piece_of_chocolate,_but_it's_very_rare._us.mp3]"
orange,(n),/ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/,"Quả cam. Cây cam.
=a round sweet fruit that has a thick orange skin and an orange centre divided into many parts","a glass of [orange] juice.
Vitamin C is found in [oranges] and other citrus fruit.
Slice each [orange] into 5mm rounds, trying to reserve as much juice as you can","
",[sound:orange_uk.mp3],"[sound:Slice_each_orange_into_5mm_rounds,_trying_to_reserve_as_much_juice_as_you_can_us.mp3]"
ostrich,(n),/ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/,"(Động vật học) Đà điểu Châu phi.
=a very large bird from Africa that cannot fly",The [ostrich] is the fastest animal on two legs.
The male [ostrich] has from two to six females in his flock.
I couldn't wait to see what they'd make of riding an [ostrich].,"
",[sound:ostrich_uk.mp3],[sound:I_couldn't_wait_to_see_what_they'd_make_of_riding_an_ostrich._us.mp3]
paddock,(n),/ˈpæd.ək/,"Mảnh ruộng, mảnh đất.
=a field of any size that is used for farming","Ragwort in grazing [paddocks] is life-threatening to horses and other livestock
Around the village there were open fields and [paddocks]
Your nursery [paddock] needs to be strong, roomy, and as safe as it can be","
",[sound:paddock_uk.mp3],"[sound:Your_nursery_paddock_needs_to_be_strong,_roomy,_and_as_safe_as_it_can_be_us.mp3]"
palm,(n),/pɑːm/,"(Thực vật học) Cây cọ, cây họ cau dừa.
=a tree that grows in hot countries and has a tall trunk with a mass of long pointed leaves at the top",date [palms]
[palm] fronds
The island has long golden beaches fringed by [palm] trees.,"
",[sound:palm_uk.mp3],[sound:The_island_has_long_golden_beaches_fringed_by_palm_trees._us.mp3]
paradise,(n),/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/,"Thiên đường, nơi cực lạc
=a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be",a tropical [paradise]
His idea of [paradise] is to spend the day lying on the beach.
This mall is a shopper's [paradise].,"
",[sound:paradise_uk.mp3],[sound:This_mall_is_a_shopper's_paradise._us.mp3]
paw,(n),/pɔː/,"chân (có vuốt của mèo, hổ ).
=the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear",I found [paw] prints in the kitchen.
He keeps a rabbit's [paw] as a lucky charm.
She gave a little whimper as the vet inspected her [paw].,"
",[sound:paw_uk.mp3],[sound:She_gave_a_little_whimper_as_the_vet_inspected_her_paw._us.mp3]
perceive,(v),/pəˈsiːv/,"Thấy, trông thấy; nghe thấy, cảm thấy, ngửi thấy
=to notice or become aware of something",She might [perceive] something in his behaviour.
She [perceived] that all was not well.
Many young people do not [perceive] the need to consider pensions at all.,"
",[sound:perceive_uk.mp3],[sound:Many_young_people_do_not_perceive_the_need_to_consider_pensions_at_all._us.mp3]
pest,(n),/pest/,"động vật, côn trùng làm hại mùa màng
=an insect or animal that destroys plants, food, etc.","[pest] control
common [pests] such as rats, mice, or cockroaches
The tomato plant attracts a [pest] called whitefly","
",[sound:pest_uk.mp3],[sound:The_tomato_plant_attracts_a_pest_called_whitefly_us.mp3]
pesticide,(n),/ˈpes.tɪ.saɪd/,"Thuốc trừ vật hại (sâu chuột làm hại hoa màu).
=a chemical used for killing pests, especially insects","vegetables grown without the use of [pesticides]
crops sprayed with [pesticide]
The [pesticides] that farmers spray on their crops kill pests, but they can also damage people's health.","
",[sound:pesticide_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_pesticides_that_farmers_spray_on_their_crops_kill_pests,_but_they_can_also_damage_people's_health._us.mp3]"
petal,(n),/ˈpet.əl/,"(Thực vật học) Cánh hoa.
=any of the usually brightly coloured parts that together form most of a flower","rose [petals]
Next to one of the trees was a flower with blue [petals] and a yellow stem and leaves
You just need a couple of roses, which give about ten [petals] per flower.","
",[sound:petal_uk.mp3],"[sound:You_just_need_a_couple_of_roses,_which_give_about_ten_petals_per_flower._us.mp3]"
pine,(n),/paɪn/,"(Thực vật học) Cây thông.
=an evergreen forest tree with leaves like needles","[pine] forests
[pine] needles
Together, they took a seat under the dry cover of a [pine] tree","
",[sound:pine_uk.mp3],"[sound:Together,_they_took_a_seat_under_the_dry_cover_of_a_pine_tree_us.mp3]"
pioneer,(n),/ˌpaɪəˈnɪər/,"Người đi tiên phong, người đi đầu (trong một công cuộc gì); nhà thám hiểm đầu tiên
=a person who is one of the first people to do something",one of the [pioneers] of modern science
a [pioneer] in the field of microsurgery
He claimed he was one of the worldwide [pioneers] of a treatment that could kill cancer with light and ultrasound.,"
",[sound:pioneer_uk.mp3],[sound:He_claimed_he_was_one_of_the_worldwide_pioneers_of_a_treatment_that_could_kill_cancer_with_light_and_ultrasound._us.mp3]
plough,(v),/plaʊ/,"Cày (một thửa ruộng, một luống cày). Xới (một đường)
=to dig and turn over a field or other area of land witha large farming tool",Farmers start [ploughing] in the spring.
We're going to [plough] the top field next week.
Large areas of grazing land have been [ploughed] up to grow wheat.,"
",[sound:plough_uk.mp3],[sound:Large_areas_of_grazing_land_have_been_ploughed_up_to_grow_wheat._us.mp3]
poach,(v),/pəʊtʃ/,"Săn trộm, câu trộm
=to catch and kill animals without permission on someone else's land",The farmer claimed that he shot the men because they were [poaching] on his land.
to [poach] hares — săn trộm thỏ rừng
Many wildlife parks are regularly invaded by people [poaching] game.,"
",[sound:poach_uk.mp3],[sound:Many_wildlife_parks_are_regularly_invaded_by_people_poaching_game._us.mp3]
poacher,(n),/ˈpəʊ.tʃər/,"Người săn trộm, người câu trộm
=someone who catches and kills animals illegally",The measures are designed to protect the fish from [poachers].
The animals hunt alone at night and the [poachers] who kill them leave little sign of their remains.
He's a gamekeeper turned [poacher].,"
",[sound:poacher_uk.mp3],[sound:He's_a_gamekeeper_turned_poacher._us.mp3]
pomelo,(n),/pəˈmɛləʊ/,"Quả bưởi.
=a fruit similar to a grapefruit but larger and sweeter, with pale green or yellow skin and white flesh","In fact the grapefruit is simply a hybrid between a [pomelo] and an orange
In the South, people hollow out the [pomelo] to make exquisite lanterns.
There are pear-shaped [pomelos] that look like misshapen grapefruits","
",[sound:pomelo_uk.mp3],[sound:There_are_pear-shaped_pomelos_that_look_like_misshapen_grapefruits_us.mp3]
predator,(n),/ˈpred.ə.tər/,"Thú ăn mồi sống, thú ăn thịt.
=an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals","lions, wolves, and other [predators]
Wolves are major [predators] of rodents
I also used domestic chicks with prior experience of both prey types as [predators].","
",[sound:predator_uk.mp3],[sound:I_also_used_domestic_chicks_with_prior_experience_of_both_prey_types_as_predators._us.mp3]
prejudice,(n),/ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/,"Định kiến, thành kiến, thiên kiến
=an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge",Their decision was based on ignorance and [prejudice]
I must admit to a [prejudice] in favour of British universities.
He said he hoped the Swiss authorities would investigate the case thoroughly and without [prejudice].,"
",[sound:prejudice_uk.mp3],[sound:He_said_he_hoped_the_Swiss_authorities_would_investigate_the_case_thoroughly_and_without_prejudice._us.mp3]
presence,(n),/ˈprez.əns/,"Sự có mặt.
=the fact that someone or something is in a place",He hardly seemed to notice my [presence].
Her [presence] during the crisis had a calming effect.
She was overawed by the [presence] of so many people.,"
",[sound:presence_uk.mp3],[sound:She_was_overawed_by_the_presence_of_so_many_people._us.mp3]
present,(adj),/ˈprez.ənt/,"Có mặt, hiện diện
=(of a person) being in a particular place. opposite absent",Most fathers wish to be [present] at the birth of their child.
There were 200 people [present] at the meeting.
The mistake was obvious to all those [present].,"
",[sound:present_uk.mp3],[sound:The_mistake_was_obvious_to_all_those_present._us.mp3]