amused,(adj),/əˈmjuːzd/,"thấy buồn cười, thấy vui
=thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh.",She was very [amused] by/at your comments.<br>Janet was not [amused] (= she was annoyed or angry).<br>People looked on with [amused] curiosity,"<img src=""AAEAAQAAAAAAAAOOAAAAJGQwNTM3OTE4LTk3OTEtNDRmOC1iODEyLTMzMzUxY2IxMmVkZA.jpg"">",[sound:amused_uk.mp3],[sound:People_looked_on_with_amused_curiosity_us.mp3]
appeal,(v),/əˈpiːl/,"lôi cuốn, thu hút
=to attract or interest somebody",It's a programme designed to [appeal] mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.<br>I think what [appeals] to me about his painting is his use of colour.<br>The range of topics will [appeal] to youngsters,"<img src=""more-young-people-are-watching-less-traditional-tv.jpg"">",[sound:appeal_uk.mp3],[sound:The_range_of_topics_will_appeal_to_youngsters_us.mp3]
a walk of life,(collocation),/əˌwɔːk ɒv ˈlaɪf/,"tầng lớp, địa vị xã hội
=a person's job or position in society","She has friends from all [walks of life]<br>Members of the gym include lawyers, teachers, plumbers, and hairdressers - people from all (different) [walks of life].<br>The courses attracted people from all [walks of life]","<img src=""paste-18086107283459.jpg"">",[sound:a_walk_of_life_uk.mp3],[sound:The_courses_attracted_people_from_all_walks_of_life_us.mp3]
a way of life,(collocation),/ə ˌweɪ əv ˈlaɪf/,"lối sống
=a typical way in which a person or group lives.",the rural [way of life]<br>Shortages have become [a way of life] here.<br>Sleeping in hotels three or four nights a week is not an ideal [way of life].,"<img src=""paste-18193481465857.jpg"">",[sound:a_way_of_life_uk.mp3],[sound:Sleeping_in_hotels_three_or_four_nights_a_week_is_not_an_ideal_way_of_life._us.mp3]
babysit,(v),/ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/,"Giữ trẻ hộ (trong khi bố mẹ đi vắng); trông nom trẻ em.
=to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out.",She regularly [babysits] for us.<br>He's [babysitting] the neighbour's children.<br>We have had some beautiful letters from the parents of children she [babysat],"<img src=""maxresdefault (5).jpg"">",[sound:babysit_uk.mp3],[sound:We_have_had_some_beautiful_letters_from_the_parents_of_children_she_babysat_us.mp3]
craft,(n),/krɑːft/,"Nghề, nghề thủ công.
=an activity involving a special skill at making things with your hands.","traditional [crafts] like basket-weaving<br>a [craft] fair/workshop<br>The event also included games, activities and [crafts]","<img src=""paste-30429843292161.jpg"">",[sound:craft_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_event_also_included_games,_activities_and_crafts_us.mp3]"
delighted,(adj),/dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/,"rất vui lòng, rất lấy làm mừng
=very pleased.",I'd be absolutely [delighted] to come.<br>Can you stay for dinner?' 'I'd be [delighted] (to)!'<br>I was [delighted] that you could stay.,"<img src=""55f4b2052c00009400aaf98c.jpeg"">",[sound:delighted_uk.mp3],[sound:I_was_delighted_that_you_could_stay._us.mp3]
hobby,(n),/ˈhɒb.i/,"sở thích
=an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working","Her [hobbies] include swimming and gardening.<br>I only play jazz as a [hobby]<br>Sonya's [hobbies] include traveling, sailing, and reading fiction.","<img src=""hobby-into-a-business-850x476.jpg"">",[sound:hobby_uk.mp3],"[sound:Sonya's_hobbies_include_traveling,_sailing,_and_reading_fiction._us.mp3]"
insight,(n),/ˈɪn.saɪt/,"sự hiểu biết sâu sắc, sự sáng suốt.
=(into something) an understanding of what something is like.","The book gives us fascinating [insights] into life in Mexico.<br>I hope you have gained some [insight] into the difficulties we face.<br>It was an interesting book, full of fascinating [insights] into human relationships.","<img src=""paste-21242908246017_1470756627997.jpg"">",[sound:insight_uk.mp3],"[sound:It_was_an_interesting_book,_full_of_fascinating_insights_into_human_relationships._us.mp3]"
intense,(adj),/ɪnˈtens/,"Mạnh, có cường độ lớn, mãnh liệt, dữ dội
=very great; very strong [synonym] extreme",[intense] heat/cold/pain<br>The President is under [intense] pressure to resign.<br>the [intense] blue of her eyes,,[sound:intense_uk.mp3],[sound:the_intense_blue_of_her_eyes_us.mp3]
leisure activity,(collocation),/ˈleʒ.ər ækˌtɪv.ɪ.ti/,"hoạt động trong thời gian rảnh rỗi
=what you enjoy doingwhen you are not working or studying","[Leisure activity] included sports, games and other exercises<br>Physical [leisure activities] don't have to be fast paced<br>Her favorite [leisure activity] is shopping, she said, preferably in malls","<img src=""paste-19988777795585.jpg"">",[sound:leisure_activity_uk.mp3],"[sound:Her_favorite_leisure_activity_is_shopping,_she_said,_preferably_in_malls_us.mp3]"
lifelong,(adj),/ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/,"suốt đời
=lasting or existing all through your life",Her [lifelong] ambition had been to learn how to fly.<br>He has been a [lifelong] supporter of the club.<br>She was a [lifelong] member of the Labour party.,"<img src=""paste-19095424598017.jpg"">",[sound:lifelong_uk.mp3],[sound:She_was_a_lifelong_member_of_the_Labour_party._us.mp3]
living expenses,(collocation),/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ɪkˈspensɪz/,"chi phí sinh hoạt
=the money you have to spend as you live",Students may be awarded bursaries to help pay their fees and [living expenses]<br>I lost my job but I still have to pay rent and other [living expenses]<br>The club picks up all of the junior players' [living expenses] and also provides tutors who travel with the team,"<img src=""paste-18326625452035.jpg"">",[sound:living_expenses_uk.mp3],[sound:The_club_picks_up_all_of_the_junior_players'_living_expenses_and_also_provides_tutors_who_travel_with_the_team_us.mp3]
make a living,(collocation),/ˌmeɪk ə ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/,"kiếm sống
=to earn enough money to buy the things you need",Everyone has to [make a living]<br>You can [make a good living] (= earn a lot of money) in sales if you have the right attitude.<br>She was struggling to [make a living] as a dancer,"<img src=""paste-19189913878531.jpg"">",[sound:make_a_living_uk.mp3],[sound:She_was_struggling_to_make_a_living_as_a_dancer_us.mp3]
occupy,(v),/ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/,"làm ai đó bận rộn với
=to keep someone busy or interested","a game that will [occupy] the kids for hours<br>Sarah [occupied] herself taking the coffee cups over to the sink<br>So, I've got books to [occupy] me for the next little while.","<img src=""Kids-playing-a-video-game.jpg"">",[sound:occupy_uk.mp3],"[sound:So,_I've_got_books_to_occupy_me_for_the_next_little_while._us.mp3]"
once in a lifetime,(collocation),/ˌwʌn.sɪnəˈlaɪf.taɪm/,"(cơ hội) có một lần trong đời
=used to describe something special that is not likely to happen to you again",An opportunity like this comes [once in a lifetime]<br>a [once-in-a-lifetime] experience<br>For many girls the tournament was a [once in a lifetime] opportunity,"<img src=""paste-17274358464513.jpg"">",[sound:once_in_a_lifetime_uk.mp3],[sound:For_many_girls_the_tournament_was_a_once_in_a_lifetime_opportunity_us.mp3]
optimist,(n),/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪst/,"người luôn lạc quan
=someone who always believes that good things will happen.","An [optimist] looks at the glass and says its half full.<br>He takes an [optimist]'s view of the recession.<br>Her cousin must be either naive, or a hopeless [optimist].","<img src=""paste-7443178323971.jpg"">",[sound:optimist_uk.mp3],"[sound:Her_cousin_must_be_either_naive,_or_a_hopeless_optimist._us.mp3]"
optimistic,(adj),/ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/,"lạc quan, đầy hy vọng
=hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future.",The doctor said she was [optimistic] about the outcome of the operation.<br>She is [optimistic] about her chances of winning a gold medal.<br>I'm [optimistic] that the future is going to turn out more successful than the past.,"<img src=""paste-7069516169219.jpg"">",[sound:optimistic_uk.mp3],[sound:I'm_optimistic_that_the_future_is_going_to_turn_out_more_successful_than_the_past._us.mp3]
overlook,(v),/ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/,"Không nhận thấy, không chú ý tới.
=to fail to notice or consider something or someone.",He seems to have [overlooked] one important fact.<br>In my hurry to finish the exam I had [overlooked] part of one of the questions.<br>He seems to have [overlooked] one important fact,"<img src=""paste-31842887532545.jpg"">",[sound:overlook_uk.mp3],[sound:He_seems_to_have_overlooked_one_important_fact_us.mp3]
pessimist,(n),/ˈpes.ɪ.mɪst/,"người bi quan
=a person who always expects bad things to happen.",A [pessimist] looks at the glass and says its half empty.<br>Don't be such a [pessimist]!<br>Always borrow money from a [pessimist]—he doesn't expect to be paid back.,"<img src=""paste-6498285518851.jpg"">",[sound:pessimist_uk.mp3],[sound:Always_borrow_money_from_a_pessimist—he_doesn't_expect_to_be_paid_back._us.mp3]
pessimistic,(adj),/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/,"bi quan, sầu não
=thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation",The doctors are [pessimistic] (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery.<br>The tone of the meeting was very [pessimistic].<br>He was [pessimistic] about the prospects,"<img src=""paste-6034429050883.jpg"">",[sound:pessimistic_uk.mp3],[sound:He_was_pessimistic_about_the_prospects_us.mp3]
realist,(n),/ˈrɪə.lɪst/,"người có óc thực tế
=a person who accepts and deals with a situation as it really is and does not try to pretend that it is different.","I'm a [realist] - I knew there was no way I could win, so I swam for a good finish, for points.<br>She considers herself a [realist] when it comes to parenting.<br>I'm a [realist]—I know you can't change people overnight.","<img src=""paste-8478265442307.jpg"">",[sound:realist_uk.mp3],[sound:I'm_a_realist—I_know_you_can't_change_people_overnight._us.mp3]
realistic,(adj),/ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/,"có óc thực tế
=accepting things as they are in fact and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes for the future.",We have to be [realistic] about our chances of winning<br>It isn't [realistic] to expect people to work for so little money.<br>She listened to patients' problems and helped them in [realistic] and practical ways.,"<img src=""paste-7992934137859.jpg"">",[sound:realistic_uk.mp3],[sound:She_listened_to_patients'_problems_and_helped_them_in_realistic_and_practical_ways._us.mp3]
recreation,(n),/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/,"Sự giải lao, sự giải trí, sự tiêu khiển.
=(a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working.","His [recreations] include golf, football and shooting.<br>Emma's only form of [recreation] seems to be shopping.<br>In addition, we typically devote one class per week to [recreation] and leisure activities","<img src=""paste-23386096926721.jpg"">",[sound:recreation_uk.mp3],"[sound:In_addition,_we_typically_devote_one_class_per_week_to_recreation_and_leisure_activities_us.mp3]"
recreational,(adj),/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/,"(Thuộc) Sự giải trí, (thuộc) sự tiêu khiển; có tính chất giải trí, có tính chất tiêu khiển.
=connected with activities that people do for enjoyment when they are not working.",[recreational] activities/facilities<br>These areas are set aside for public [recreational] use.<br>Visitors are also given information on [recreational] activities in the area,"<img src=""paste-23897198034945.jpg"">",[sound:recreational_uk.mp3],[sound:Visitors_are_also_given_information_on_recreational_activities_in_the_area_us.mp3]
risk,(n),/rɪsk/,"sự rủi ro, sự nguy hiểm
=the possibility of something bad happening.","There is still a [risk] that the whole deal will fall through<br>In this business, the [risks] and the rewards are high.<br>There's a high [risk] of another accident happening in this fog.","<img src=""paste-9096740732931.jpg"">",[sound:risk_uk.mp3],[sound:There's_a_high_risk_of_another_accident_happening_in_this_fog._us.mp3]
risk-taker,(n),/ˈrɪskˌteɪ.kər/,"người hay chơi liều, hay chấp nhận rủi ro để thắng lớn
=someone who often takes risks",They are [risk-takers] who either make a lot of money or lose a lot.<br>Brunel was a [risk-taker] who wanted to try new things<br>I've been told I'm the [risk-taker] of my family,"<img src=""paste-9685151252483.jpg"">",[sound:risk-taker_uk.mp3],[sound:I've_been_told_I'm_the_risk-taker_of_my_family_us.mp3]
routine,(n),/ruːˈtiːn/,"Lề thói hằng ngày; công việc thường làm hằng ngày.
=the normal order and way in which you regularly do things.",Make exercise a part of your daily [routine]<br>We are trying to get the baby into a [routine] for feeding and sleeping.<br>I settled down into a [routine] of work and sleep,"<img src=""paste-24661702213633.jpg"">",[sound:routine_uk.mp3],[sound:I_settled_down_into_a_routine_of_work_and_sleep_us.mp3]
sophisticated,(adj),/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/,"Tinh vi, phức tạp, rắc rối.
=(of a machine, system, etc ) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented.",highly [sophisticated] computer systems<br>Medical techniques are becoming more [sophisticated] all the time.<br>The researchers are developing [sophisticated] systems to make this possible,"<img src=""control1.jpg"">",[sound:sophisticated_uk.mp3],[sound:The_researchers_are_developing_sophisticated_systems_to_make_this_possible_us.mp3]
standard of living,(collocation),/ˌstæn.dəd əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/,"mức sống
=the amount of money and comfort people have in a particular society","The [standard of living] in many developing countries is low.<br>Unquestionably, the [standard of living] here is higher than that of the average rural community<br>Our country has a very high [standard of living].","<img src=""paste-18008797872129.jpg"">",[sound:standard_of_living_uk.mp3],[sound:Our_country_has_a_very_high_standard_of_living._us.mp3]
the cost of living,(collocation),/ðə kɒst əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/,"chi phí sinh hoạt
=the amount of money you need in order to pay for basic things such as food, clothes, shelter, heating, and transport","What will this do to the cost of goods and thereby again to [the cost of living]?<br>Urban food prices are rising faster than [the cost of living] and wages<br>They would not be able to survive on those types of wages, given [the cost of living]","<img src=""paste-18412524797955.jpg"">",[sound:the_cost_of_living_uk.mp3],"[sound:They_would_not_be_able_to_survive_on_those_types_of_wages,_given_the_cost_of_living_us.mp3]"