accommodate,(v),/əˈkɒmədeɪt/,"cho (ai đó) ở trọ, cho ở nhờ, cung cấp chỗ ở cho (ai đó)
=[(+ somebody)] to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit.",The hotel can [accommodate] up to 500 guests.<br>The aircraft is capable of [accommodating] 28 passengers.<br>New students may be [accommodated] in halls of residence.,"<img src=""paste-15547781611521 (1).jpg"">",[sound:accommodate_uk.mp3],[sound:New_students_may_be_accommodated_in_halls_of_residence._us.mp3]
accommodation,(n),/əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/,"chỗ trọ, chỗ ăn chỗ ở
=somewhere to live or stay, often also providing food or other services",There's a shortage of cheap [accommodation] (= places to live).<br>We have first and second class [accommodation] (= seats) on this flight.<br>Our holiday [accommodation] was not up to standard.,"<img src=""paste-16269336117249.jpg"">",[sound:accommodation_uk.mp3],[sound:Our_holiday_accommodation_was_not_up_to_standard._us.mp3]
accuracy,(n),/'æk.jə.rə.si/,"sự đúng đắn, sự chính xác; độ chính xác
=the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something skilfully without making mistakes",We can predict changes with a surprising degree of [accuracy].<br>Her paintings are almost photographic in their detail and [accuracy].<br>The latest missiles can be fired with incredible [accuracy].,"<img src=""paste-12725988098049 (2).jpg"">",[sound:accuracy_uk.mp3],[sound:The_latest_missiles_can_be_fired_with_incredible_accuracy._us.mp3]
accurate,(adj),/ˈæk.jʊ.rət/,"đúng đắn, chính xác, xác đáng
=correct, exact, and without any mistakes",We hope to become more [accurate] in predicting earthquakes.<br>Her novel is an [accurate] reflection of life in Spain.<br>The figures they have used are just not [accurate].,"<img src=""paste-11905649344513.jpg"">",[sound:accurate_uk.mp3],[sound:The_figures_they_have_used_are_just_not_accurate._us.mp3]
appreciate,(v),/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/,"Biết thưởng thức, biết đánh giá. Đánh giá đúng, đánh giá cao, hiểu rõ giá trị.
=to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it",His talents are not fully [appreciated] in that company<br>There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't [appreciate] them.<br>I [appreciated] your help very much.,"<img src=""appreciation-is-profitable.jpg"">",[sound:appreciate_uk.mp3],[sound:I_appreciated_your_help_very_much._us.mp3]
barrier,(n),/ˈbær.i.ər/,"rào cản, chướng ngại vật
=an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another","The crowd had to stand behind [barriers]<br>The mountains acted as a natural [barrier] to the spread of the disease.<br>At the given signal, the group rushed forward to the [barrier.]","<img src=""paste-16862041604097.jpg"">",[sound:barrier_uk.mp3],"[sound:At_the_given_signal,_the_group_rushed_forward_to_the_barrier._us.mp3]"
clarify,(v),/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/,"Làm rõ, làm cho dễ hiểu hơn.
=(formal) to make something clearer or easier to understand",Could you [clarify] the first point please? I don't understand it completely.<br>Talking to someone has helped [clarify] my feelings.<br>I hope this analysis will [clarify] the debate.,"<img src=""clarify-expectation.jpg"">",[sound:clarify_uk.mp3],[sound:I_hope_this_analysis_will_clarify_the_debate._us.mp3]
communicate,(v),/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/,"giao thiệp, liên lạc, truyền đạt thông tin
=to exchange information, news, ideas, etc with somebody","We only [communicate] by email.<br>Has the news been [communicated] to the staff yet?<br>Unable to speak a word of the language, he [communicated] with (= using) his hands.","<img src=""paste-10647223926785 (1).jpg"">",[sound:communicate_uk.mp3],"[sound:Unable_to_speak_a_word_of_the_language,_he_communicated_with_his_hands._us.mp3]"
communication,(n),/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/,"sự truyền đạt, sự thông tri, sự thông tin; tin tức truyền đạt
=the act of communicating with people",Speech is the fastest method of [communication] between people.<br>Doctors do not always have good [communication] skills.<br>Television is an increasingly important means of [communication].,"<img src=""paste-11261404250113.jpg"">",[sound:communication_uk.mp3],[sound:Television_is_an_increasingly_important_means_of_communication._us.mp3]
comprehend,(v),/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/,"Hiểu, lĩnh hội, nhận thức thấu đáo.
=(formal) to understand something fully",The infinite distances of space are too great for the human mind to [comprehend]<br>He doesn't seem to [comprehend] the scale of the problem<br>I fail to [comprehend] their attitude.,"<img src=""aid651112-v4-728px-Become-an-Animator-Step-4-Version-2.jpg"">",[sound:comprehend_uk.mp3],[sound:I_fail_to_comprehend_their_attitude._us.mp3]
conclude,(v),/kənˈkluːd/,"Kết thúc, chấm dứt ((công việc ); bế mạc (phiên họp), Kết luận.
=to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing","She [concluded] the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.<br>Before I [conclude], I'd like to thank you all for coming.<br>The concert [concluded] with a rousing chorus.","<img src=""AAEAAQAAAAAAAAMgAAAAJGJkNjExNzMxLTNiZGYtNGQwNy1hZWU1LTc1NDVhNzA0ZmYxMA.png"">",[sound:conclude_uk.mp3],[sound:The_concert_concluded_with_a_rousing_chorus._us.mp3]
conjecture,(n),/kənˈdʒek.tʃər/,"Sự phỏng đoán, sự ước đoán.
=a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof",The truth of his [conjecture] was confirmed by the newspaper report<br>There's been a lot of [conjecture] in the media recently about the marriage.<br>[Conjectures] about the newcomer were many and varied,"<img src=""conjecture.jpg"">",[sound:conjecture_uk.mp3],[sound:Conjectures_about_the_newcomer_were_many_and_varied_us.mp3]
connotation,(n),/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/,"Nghĩa rộng; ý nghĩa, hàm ý (của một từ).
=an idea suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning","The word 'professional' has [connotations] of skill and excellence<br>The word ""lady"" has [connotations] of refinement and excessive femininity that some women find offensive.<br>Resolute"" means stubborn, but with a more positive [connotation].","<img src=""1033235522.gif"">",[sound:connotation_uk.mp3],"[sound:Resolute""_means_stubborn,_but_with_a_more_positive_connotation._us.mp3]"
constant,(adj),/ˈkɒn.stənt/,"không ngớt, không dứt, liên miên, liên tiếp
=happening a lot or all the time",I have to combat this [constant] desire to eat chocolate.<br>He's in [constant] trouble with the police.<br>The [constant] noise drove me crazy .,"<img src=""paste-60047937765377.jpg"">",[sound:constant_uk.mp3],[sound:The_constant_noise_drove_me_crazy_._us.mp3]
contact,(v),/ˈkɒn.tækt/,"liên lạc
=to communicate with somebody, for example by telephone or letter","I've been trying to [contact] you all day.<br>Witnesses to the accident are asked to [contact] the police.<br>I tried to [contact] him at his office, but he wasn't in.","<img src=""Contact-us-Snugg-Living.jpg"">",[sound:contact_uk.mp3],"[sound:I_tried_to_contact_him_at_his_office,_but_he_wasn't_in._us.mp3]"
contradict,(v),/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/,"Cãi lại, phủ nhận. Mâu thuẫn với, trái với.
=to say that something that somebody else has said is wrong, and that the opposite is true. (of statements or pieces of evidence) to be so different from each other that one of them must be wrong",All evening her husband [contradicted] everything she said<br>The two stories [contradict] each other.<br>He kept [contradicting] himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused.,"<img src=""yes-no-two-silhuette-man-quarrel-each-other-bubble-text-54861383.jpg"">",[sound:contradict_uk.mp3],[sound:He_kept_contradicting_himself_when_we_were_arguing_-_I_think_he_was_a_bit_confused._us.mp3]
conversation,(n),/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/,"sự nói chuyện; cuộc nói chuyện, cuộc chuyện trò, cuộc đàm luận
=(a) talk between two or more people",She had a strange [conversation] with the man who moved in upstairs.<br>It's impossible to hold a [conversation] with all this noise going on!<br>I wish Dad would stop listening in on my phone [conversations].,"<img src=""paste-19297288060929.jpg"">",[sound:conversation_uk.mp3],[sound:I_wish_Dad_would_stop_listening_in_on_my_phone_conversations._us.mp3]
converse,(v),/kənˈvɜːs/,"nói chuyện, chuyện trò
=(formal) to have a conversation with somebody",She [conversed] with the Romanians in French.<br>The two men were [conversing] on music and opera.<br>She's so shy that [conversing] with her can be pretty hard.,"<img src=""paste-18580028522497.jpg"">",[sound:converse_uk.mp3],[sound:She's_so_shy_that_conversing_with_her_can_be_pretty_hard._us.mp3]
correspond,(v),/ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒnd/,"Giao thiệp bằng thư từ, trao đổi thư từ.
=(with somebody) (formal) to write letters to somebody and receive letters/emails from them",She [corresponded] regularly with her former teacher<br>I've been [corresponding] with several experts in the field.<br>We [correspond] by e-mail.,"<img src=""paste-1821066133930.jpg"">",[sound:correspond_uk.mp3],[sound:We_correspond_by_e-mail._us.mp3]
damage,(v),/ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/,"làm hư hại, làm hỏng, gây thiệt hại, gây tổn hại
=to harm or spoil something",Several vehicles were [damaged] in the crash.<br>Smoking seriously [damages] your health.<br>The library was badly [damaged] in the fire.,"<img src=""paste-7812545511425.jpg"">",[sound:damage_uk.mp3],[sound:The_library_was_badly_damaged_in_the_fire._us.mp3]
define,(v),/dɪˈfaɪn/,"Định nghĩa (một từ ).
=to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is","In the dictionary, ""reality"" is [defined] as ""the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be"".<br>Before I answer your question, could you [define] your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)?<br>How would you [define] “jaded”?","<img src=""paste-3697966842039.jpg"">",[sound:define_uk.mp3],[sound:How_would_you_define_“jaded”?_us.mp3]
demonstrate,(v),/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/,"Chứng minh, giải thích.
=to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence",These results [demonstrate] convincingly that our campaign is working<br>His sudden departure had [demonstrated] how unreliable he was.<br>She was eager to [demonstrate] her skill at chess.,"<img src=""paste-6764573491928.jpg"">",[sound:demonstrate_uk.mp3],[sound:She_was_eager_to_demonstrate_her_skill_at_chess._us.mp3]
devastate,(v),/ˈdev.ə.steɪt/,"tàn phá, phá hủy, phá phách
=to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage","The bomb [devastated] much of the old part of the city.<br>The town was [devastated] by a hurricane in 1928.<br>There's big, bad weather [devastating] the farms.","<img src=""paste-6700148981761 (1).jpg"">",[sound:devastate_uk.mp3],"[sound:There's_big,_bad_weather_devastating_the_farms._us.mp3]"
devastating,(adj),/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/,"gây tàn phá, phá huỷ, phá phách
=causing a lot of damage and destruction (synonym disastrous)","If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been [devastating].<br>The drought has had [devastating] consequences/effects.<br>We are deeply saddened by this [devastating] tragedy.","<img src=""paste-7541962571777.jpg"">",[sound:devastating_uk.mp3],[sound:We_are_deeply_saddened_by_this_devastating_tragedy._us.mp3]
environment,(n),/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/,"môi trường tự nhiên (luôn luôn có “the”)
=the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live",Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the [environment]<br>We're not doing enough to protect the [environment] from pollution.<br>It would be better for the [environment] if more people used bikes rather than cars.,"<img src=""paste-6116033429505.jpg"">",[sound:environment_uk.mp3],[sound:It_would_be_better_for_the_environment_if_more_people_used_bikes_rather_than_cars._us.mp3]
environmental,(adj),/ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl/,"liên quan đến môi trường, về mặt môi trường
=relating to the environment","People are becoming far more aware of [environmental] issues.<br>the [environmental] impact of pollution<br>Indeed, it could be the worst [environmental] disaster in Europe this century.","<img src=""paste-6919192313857.jpg"">",[sound:environmental_uk.mp3],"[sound:Indeed,_it_could_be_the_worst_environmental_disaster_in_Europe_this_century._us.mp3]"
essay,(n),/ˈeseɪ/,"bài tiểu luận
=a short piece of writing on a particular subject",For homework I want you to write an [essay] on endangered species.<br>Mr Jones thought my history [essay] was terrific.<br>I'd like to discuss the first point in your [essay].,"<img src=""paste-7769595838465.jpg"">",[sound:essay_uk.mp3],[sound:I'd_like_to_discuss_the_first_point_in_your_essay._us.mp3]
express,(v),/ɪkˈspres/,"Biểu lộ, bày tỏ (tình cảm ); phát biểu ý kiên.
=to show a feeling, opinion, or fact",Her eyes [expressed] deep sadness.<br>I would like to [express] my thanks for your kindness.<br>Words can't [express] how happy I am.,"<img src=""facial_expressions.jpg"">",[sound:express_uk.mp3],[sound:Words_can't_express_how_happy_I_am._us.mp3]
fluency,(n),/ˈfluː.ən.si/,"sự lưu loát, sự trôi chảy (ngoại ngữ)
=the quality of being able to speak or write a language easily and well",[Fluency] in French is required for this job.<br>His time here is certainly improving his [fluency].<br>She is hoping to achieve a higher level of [fluency] and accuracy.,"<img src=""paste-22458383990785.jpg"">",[sound:fluency_uk.mp3],[sound:She_is_hoping_to_achieve_a_higher_level_of_fluency_and_accuracy._us.mp3]
fluent,(adj),/ˈfluː.ənt/,"(ngoại ngữ) thành thạo, lưu loát, nói/viết trôi chảy
=able to speak, read or write a language, especially a foreign language, easily and well","Can he speak German?' 'Yes, he's [fluent]<br>I can make myself understood in French, but I'm not [fluent].<br>He knows quite a lot of French, but he's not [fluent] yet.","<img src=""paste-21788369092609 (2).jpg"">",[sound:fluent_uk.mp3],"[sound:He_knows_quite_a_lot_of_French,_but_he's_not_fluent_yet._us.mp3]"
function,(v),/fʌŋk.ʃən/,"hoạt động, vận hành một cách hiệu quả
=to work in the correct way","Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to [function] normally.<br>Many children can't [function] effectively in large classes.<br>The television was [functioning] normally until yesterday.","<img src=""paste-23429046599681.jpg"">",[sound:function_uk.mp3],[sound:The_television_was_functioning_normally_until_yesterday._us.mp3]
illustrate,(v),/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/,"Minh hoạ, làm rõ ý (bài giảng bằng tranh, thí dụ ).
=to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples",The lecturer [illustrated] his point with a diagram on the blackboard.<br>The exhibition will [illustrate] how life evolved from water.<br>This latest conflict further [illustrates] the weakness of the UN.,"<img src=""using-strategy-maps-to-illustrate-the-value-of-human-capital.png"">",[sound:illustrate_uk.mp3],[sound:This_latest_conflict_further_illustrates_the_weakness_of_the_UN._us.mp3]
inaccuracy,(n),/ɪˈnæk.jə.rə.si/,"sự không chính xác, điểm không chính xác (trong tính toán, phát ngôn, v…v…)
=the fact of not being exact or accurate or of having mistakes",The film is full of historical [inaccuracies].<br>Rose says the story was loaded with [inaccuracies].<br>There are lots of ways in which [inaccuracy] could have crept into this final result.,"<img src=""paste-14409615278081.jpg"">",[sound:inaccuracy_uk.mp3],[sound:There_are_lots_of_ways_in_which_inaccuracy_could_have_crept_into_this_final_result._us.mp3]
inaccurate,(adj),/ɪˈnæk.jʊ.rət/,"không đúng, sai, trật, không chính xác
=not exact or accurate; with mistakes","All the maps we had were wildly (= extremely) [inaccurate].<br>Your information is [inaccurate] – I was born in 1956, not 1965.<br>Your reporter has been [inaccurate] in her presentation of the facts too.","<img src=""paste-13434657701889.jpg"">",[sound:inaccurate_uk.mp3],[sound:Your_reporter_has_been_inaccurate_in_her_presentation_of_the_facts_too._us.mp3]
incoherent,(adj),/ˌɪn.kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/,"nói không mạch lạc, nói lảm nhảm, nói không ăn nhập vào đâu (người say rượu )
=expressing yourself in a way that is not clear","The talk she gave was [incoherent] and badly prepared.<br>He was confused and [incoherent] and I didn't get much sense out of him.<br>He seemed dazed and [incoherent], apparently from blood loss.","<img src=""paste-8740258447361 (1).jpg"">",[sound:incoherent_uk.mp3],"[sound:He_seemed_dazed_and_incoherent,_apparently_from_blood_loss._us.mp3]"
intend,(v),/ɪnˈtɛnd/,"Có ý định, có mục đích.
=to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something","I fully [intended] (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage<br>Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd [intended].<br>The course is [intended] for intermediate-level students.","<img src=""paste-4836133176060.jpg"">",[sound:intend_uk.mp3],[sound:The_course_is_intended_for_intermediate-level_students._us.mp3]
intimate,(v),/ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/,"Gợi cho biết, gợi ý.
=to let somebody know what you think or mean in an indirect way",He has already [intimated] to us his intention to retire<br>She has [intimated] that she will resign if she loses the vote.<br>He [intimated] that they had thought about getting married.,"<img src=""paste-7606387081596.jpg"">",[sound:intimate_uk.mp3],[sound:He_intimated_that_they_had_thought_about_getting_married._us.mp3]
language barrier,(collocation),/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˈbæri.ər/,"rào cản ngôn ngữ (khó khăn tạo ra do khác biệt về ngôn ngữ)
=A barrier to communication between people who are unable to speak a common language.",Zhao wasn't able to enjoy himself in Germany because of the [language barrier]<br>She recognises the problems caused by the generational [language barrier].<br>[Language barriers] can cause problems for people who live overseas in their everyday lives,"<img src=""paste-17738214932481.jpg"">",[sound:language_barrier_uk.mp3],[sound:Language_barriers_can_cause_problems_for_people_who_live_overseas_in_their_everyday_lives_us.mp3]
marine,(adj),/məˈriːn/,"(liên quan đến) biển, sinh vật biển
=connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there",[marine] life<br>a [marine] biologist (= a scientist who studies life in the sea)<br>The oil slick seriously threatens [marine] life around the islands.,"<img src=""paste-5123895984129_1470756627997.jpg"">",[sound:marine_uk.mp3],[sound:The_oil_slick_seriously_threatens_marine_life_around_the_islands._us.mp3]
narrate,(v),/nəˈreɪt/,"Kể lại, thuật lại.
=to tell a story, often by reading aloud from a text, or to describe events as they happen","Documentaries are often [narrated] by well-known actors.<br>One by one the witnesses [narrated] the sequence of events which led up to the disaster.<br>Along with other guests, she too will speak and [narrate] her experiences.","<img src=""paste-708669604244.jpg"">",[sound:narrate_uk.mp3],"[sound:Along_with_other_guests,_she_too_will_speak_and_narrate_her_experiences._us.mp3]"
native,(adj),/ˈneɪ.tɪv/,"nơi sinh, bản xứ, bản quán (của một ai đó)
=relating to or describing someone's country or place of birth (liên quan đến)",your [native] land/country/city<br>Her [native] language is Korean.<br>She returned to live and work in her [native] Japan.,"<img src=""paste-20109036879875.jpg"">",[sound:native_uk.mp3],[sound:She_returned_to_live_and_work_in_her_native_Japan._us.mp3]
native speaker,(collocation),/ˌneɪ.tɪv ˈspiː.kər/,"người bản xứ
=a person who speaks a language as their first language",All our teachers are [native speakers] of English.<br>I know I'll never speak French like a [native speaker].<br>[Native speakers] just learn these idioms naturally.,"<img src=""paste-20688857464833.jpg"">",[sound:native_speaker_uk.mp3],[sound:Native_speakers_just_learn_these_idioms_naturally._us.mp3]
nuclear energy,(collocation),/ˈnjuː.klɪər ˈen.ə.dʒi/,"năng lượng hạt nhân
=a powerful form of energy produced by converting matter into energy by splitting atoms",The expansion of [nuclear energy] is a politically charged issue.<br>[Nuclear energy] generates 20 percent of U. S. electricity.<br>He then worked on peaceful applications of [nuclear energy].,"<img src=""paste-58682138165251.jpg"">",[sound:nuclear_energy_uk.mp3],[sound:He_then_worked_on_peaceful_applications_of_nuclear_energy._us.mp3]
overwhelm,(v),/ˌəʊ.vəˈwelm/,"giao cho ai đó quá nhiều việc, làm quá tải ai đó
=to give too much of a thing to a person",We were [overwhelmed] by requests for information.<br>They were [overwhelmed] by farewell messages<br>The target's internet servers are [overwhelmed] by junk messages,"<img src=""paste-5716601470977.jpg"">",[sound:overwhelm_uk.mp3],[sound:The_target's_internet_servers_are_overwhelmed_by_junk_messages_us.mp3]
persevere,(v),/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/,"Kiên nhẫn, kiên trì; bền gan, bền chí.
=to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties (+ in, with)","Despite a number of setbacks, they [persevered] in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon<br>She [persevered] with her violin lessons.<br>His family [persevered] with his treatment","<img src=""paste-6906307411969 (1).jpg"">",[sound:persevere_uk.mp3],[sound:His_family_persevered_with_his_treatment_us.mp3]
propose,(v),/prəˈpəʊz/,"Đề nghị, đề xuất, đưa ra.
=to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider",I [propose] that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.<br>He [proposed] dealing directly with the suppliers.<br>He [proposed] a motion that the chairman resign.,"<img src=""paste-8035883811216.jpg"">",[sound:propose_uk.mp3],[sound:He_proposed_a_motion_that_the_chairman_resign._us.mp3]
recap,(v),/ˌriːˈkæp/,"Tóm lại, tóm tắt lại.
=to repeat the main points of an explanation or description","Finally, the teacher [recapped] the main points of the lesson.<br>To [recap], our main aim is to increase sales by 15 percent this year.<br>Let me just [recap] here in case we're losing track.","<img src=""recap.jpg"">",[sound:recap_uk.mp3],[sound:Let_me_just_recap_here_in_case_we're_losing_track._us.mp3]
recount,(v),/rɪˈkaʊnt/,"Thuật kỹ lại, kể lại chi tiết.
=to describe how something happened, or to tell a story",He [recounted] his adventures since he had left home.<br>He was fond of [recounting] how he had played professional football when he was 19.<br>She [recounted] some of her experiences working as a nurse in a hospital emergency room.,"<img src=""paste-1060856922310.jpg"">",[sound:recount_uk.mp3],[sound:She_recounted_some_of_her_experiences_working_as_a_nurse_in_a_hospital_emergency_room._us.mp3]
relate,(v),/rɪˈleɪt/,"Kể lại, thuật lại.
=(formal) to give a spoken or written report of something; to tell a story",She [relates] her childhood experiences in the first chapters<br>The story [relates] that an angel appeared and told him to sing.<br>She [related] the events of the previous week to the police.,"<img src=""Cyndi-Freeman-article.jpg"">",[sound:relate_uk.mp3],[sound:She_related_the_events_of_the_previous_week_to_the_police._us.mp3]
rural,(adj),/ˈrʊə.rəl/,"liên quan đến nông thôn, thôn dã
=connected with or like the countryside","She's carrying out a comparative study of health in inner cities and [rural] areas.<br>In the [rural] areas, illiteracy is widespread.<br>The difficulties facing [rural] communities today are very real.","<img src=""paste-10449655431169 (1).jpg"">",[sound:rural_uk.mp3],[sound:The_difficulties_facing_rural_communities_today_are_very_real._us.mp3]
signify,(v),/ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/,"là dấu hiệu cho thấy, có nghĩa là
=to be a sign of something; to mean","The white belt [signifies] that he's an absolute beginner<br>Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones [signify]<br>All those in favor, please [signify] by raising your hands.","<img src=""paste-5239860101480.jpg"">",[sound:signify_uk.mp3],"[sound:All_those_in_favor,_please_signify_by_raising_your_hands._us.mp3]"
solar energy,(collocation),/ˌsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi/,"năng lượng mặt trời
=energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity","In summer, there would be sufficient [solar energy] to meet the hot water demand for the centre.<br>Less [solar energy] means less heat to the land and air.<br>Like Earth, space is filled with diffused energy: [solar energy].","<img src=""paste-59352153063425.jpg"">",[sound:solar_energy_uk.mp3],"[sound:Like_Earth,_space_is_filled_with_diffused_energy:_solar_energy._us.mp3]"
spill,(v),/spɪl/,"làm tràn, làm đổ, đánh đổ (chất lỏng)
=(especially of liquid) to flow over the edge of a container by accident; to make liquid do this",Water had [spilled] out of the bucket onto the floor.<br>He startled her and made her [spill] her drink.<br>I [spilled] coffee on my silk shirt.,"<img src=""paste-5574867550209.jpg"">",[sound:spill_uk.mp3],[sound:I_spilled_coffee_on_my_silk_shirt._us.mp3]
state,(v),/steɪt/,"Phát biểu, nói rõ, tuyên bố.
=to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully",Union members [stated] (that) they were unhappy with the proposal<br>Please [state] why you wish to apply for this grant.<br>His will [states] the property is to be sold.,"<img src=""86cfcd959a03be44fc69fb573ce289fb.png"">",[sound:state_uk.mp3],[sound:His_will_states_the_property_is_to_be_sold._us.mp3]
stutter,(v),/ˈstʌt.ər/,"Nói lắp.
=to have difficulty speaking because you cannot stop yourself from repeating the first sound of some words several times","W-w-what?' he [stuttered]<br>She [stutters] a little, so be patient and let her finish what she's saying.<br>He doesn't normally [stutter] when he speaks.","<img src=""aid1722594-v4-728px-Talk-to-a-Girl-if-You-Have-a-Stutter-Step-10.jpg"">",[sound:stutter_uk.mp3],[sound:He_doesn't_normally_stutter_when_he_speaks._us.mp3]
summarise,(v),/ˈsʌm.ə.raɪz/,"Tóm tắt, tổng kết.
=to give a summary of something (= a statement of the main points)",The results of the research are [summarized] at the end of the chapter.<br>I'll just [summarize] the main points of the argument in a few words.<br>This document [summarizes] all the previous reports.,"<img src=""8955768_orig.png"">",[sound:summarise_uk.mp3],[sound:This_document_summarizes_all_the_previous_reports._us.mp3]
supply,(n),/səˈplaɪ/,"nguồn cung, nguồn dự trữ, nguồn có sẵn
=an amount of something that is provided or available to be used",The water [supply] is unsafe.<br>[Supplies] of food are almost exhausted.<br>We do not have an unlimited [supply] of money available for this project.,"<img src=""paste-60700772794369.jpg"">",[sound:supply_uk.mp3],[sound:We_do_not_have_an_unlimited_supply_of_money_available_for_this_project._us.mp3]
tanker,(n),/ˈtæŋ.kər/,"Tàu chở dầu, xe tải chở dầu/gas
=a ship or lorry/truck that carries oil, gas or petrol/gas in large quantities",an oil [tanker]<br>We watched a [tanker] coming into the harbor.<br>The dockyards are used mainly for the repair of oil [tankers],"<img src=""paste-61495341744129.jpg"">",[sound:tanker_uk.mp3],[sound:The_dockyards_are_used_mainly_for_the_repair_of_oil_tankers_us.mp3]
translate,(v),/trænsˈleɪt/,"dịch, phiên dịch
=to change words into a different language","Her books have been [translated] into 24 languages.<br>We were asked to [translate] a list of sentences.<br>She works for the UN, [translating] from English into French.","<img src=""paste-8534100017153.jpg"">",[sound:translate_uk.mp3],"[sound:She_works_for_the_UN,_translating_from_English_into_French._us.mp3]"
translation,(n),/trænsˈleɪ·ʃən/,"sự dịch; bản (bài) dịch
=something that is translated, or the process of translating something",Students will do one Spanish [translation] a week.<br>Online [translation] services are not always as accurate as they should be.<br>He said he will focus resources to speed the [translation] of research into practice.,"<img src=""paste-9204114915329_1470756627997.jpg"">",[sound:translation_uk.mp3],[sound:He_said_he_will_focus_resources_to_speed_the_translation_of_research_into_practice._us.mp3]
translator,(n),/trænzˈleɪ.tər/,"người dịch, người phiên dịch, người thông dịch
=a person who translates writing or speech into a different language","She works as a [translator] of technical texts.<br>He works as a [translator] and political researcher.<br>Speaking through a [translator], the President called his victory a ""dream come true"".","<img src=""paste-9861244911617.jpg"">",[sound:translator_uk.mp3],"[sound:Speaking_through_a_translator,_the_President_called_his_victory_a_""dream_come_true""._us.mp3]"
urban,(adj),/ˈɜː.bən/,"(liên quan đến) thành phố, đô thị
=connected with a town or city",damage to both [urban] and rural environments<br>[urban] development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger)<br>The speaker gave an interesting presentation on [urban] transport.,"<img src=""paste-9835475107841 (1).jpg"">",[sound:urban_uk.mp3],[sound:The_speaker_gave_an_interesting_presentation_on_urban_transport._us.mp3]
verbalise,(v),/ˈvɜː.bəl.aɪz/,"Phát biểu bằng lời nói.
=to express your feelings or ideas in words",He's a real genius but he has difficulty [verbalizing] his ideas.<br>She likes [verbalizing] about art.<br>He found it hard to [verbalize] his feelings towards his son.,"<img src=""Rose_Condo_image_POR.jpg"">",[sound:verbalise_uk.mp3],[sound:He_found_it_hard_to_verbalize_his_feelings_towards_his_son._us.mp3]