omnipresent,(adj),/ˌɒm.nɪˈprez.ənt/,"Có mặt ở khắp nơi =present everywhere",These days the media are [omnipresent].
The singer became an [omnipresent] icon of style and beauty.
They believe that God is [omnipresent].,"",[sound:omnipresent_uk.mp3],[sound:They_believe_that_God_is_omnipresent._us.mp3] ornate,(adj),/ɔːˈneɪt/,"Trang trí công phu, trang sức lộng lẫy. =covered with a lot of decoration, especially when this involves very small or complicated designs","a room with an [ornate] ceiling and gold mirrors
While poster art continued to prosper, the [ornate] details of Art Nouveau vanished.'
The church has an [ornate] black and white marbled interior","",[sound:ornate_uk.mp3],[sound:The_church_has_an_ornate_black_and_white_marbled_interior_us.mp3] persistent,(adj),/pəˈsɪs.tənt/,"Dai dẳng, mãi không dứt, cứ lặp đi lặp lại mãi =continuing for a long period of time without interruption, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped",[persistent] rain
a [persistent] cough
I can't take much more of this [persistent] criticism,"",[sound:persistent_uk.mp3],[sound:I_can't_take_much_more_of_this_persistent_criticism_us.mp3] pervasive,(adj),/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/,"Toả khắp. Lan tràn khắp, thâm nhập khắp. =existing in all parts of a place or thing; spreading gradually to affect all parts of a place or thing",The influence of Freud is [pervasive] in her books.
a [pervasive] smell of diesel
Reforms are being undermined by the all-[pervasive] corruption in the country.,"",[sound:pervasive_uk.mp3],[sound:Reforms_are_being_undermined_by_the_all-pervasive_corruption_in_the_country._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] used on many farms are polluting the water supply.,"",[sound:pesticide_uk.mp3],[sound:The_pesticides_used_on_many_farms_are_polluting_the_water_supply._us.mp3] pointless,(adj),/ˈpɔɪnt.ləs/,"vô nghĩa, vô dụng =having no purpose; not worth doing",We searched until we knew it would be [pointless] to continue.
Trying to foresee the future is a [pointless] exercise.
It seemed [pointless] to continue.,"",[sound:pointless_uk.mp3],[sound:It_seemed_pointless_to_continue._us.mp3] polar bear,(n),/ˌpəʊ.lə ˈbeər/,"gấu trắng (sống gần Bắc Cực) =a white bear that lives near the North Pole",This Arctic fox has been following a [polar bear] for days in hopes of leftovers from a kill
We saw a baby [polar bear] at the zoo
The Arctic remains the domain of the [polar bear],"",[sound:polar_bear_uk.mp3],[sound:The_Arctic_remains_the_domain_of_the_polar_bear_us.mp3] pollutant,(n),/pəˈluː.tənt/,"Chất gây ô nhiễm (do xe cộ, động cơ thải ra). =a substance that pollutes something, especially air and water","Sulphur dioxide is one of several [pollutants] that are released into the atmosphere by coal-fired power stations.
At each link in the chain, the concentration of [pollutants] increases.
Exactly how air [pollutants] increase the risk of death is not well known.","",[sound:pollutant_uk.mp3],[sound:Exactly_how_air_pollutants_increase_the_risk_of_death_is_not_well_known._us.mp3] pollute,(v),/pəˈluːt/,"làm ô nhiễm, gây nhiễm bẩn (nguồn nước, bầu không khí, ) =to add dirty or harmful substances to land, air, water, etc so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use",the exhaust fumes that are [polluting] our cities.
The river has been [polluted] with toxic waste from local factories.
We won't invest in any company that [pollutes] the environment.,"",[sound:pollute_uk.mp3],[sound:We_won't_invest_in_any_company_that_pollutes_the_environment._us.mp3] pollution,(n),/pəˈluː.ʃən/,"sự ô nhiễm =the process of making air, water, soil, etc dirty; the state of being dirty",air/water [pollution]
to reduce levels of environmental [pollution]
Car exhaust is the main reason for the city's [pollution].,"",[sound:pollution_uk.mp3],[sound:Car_exhaust_is_the_main_reason_for_the_city's_pollution._us.mp3] pristine,(adj),/ˈprɪs.tiːn/,"đẹp như mới, nguyên vẹn (đồ vật). sạch tinh khiết (nước) =fresh and clean, as if new",The car is in [pristine] condition.
a [pristine] white tablecloth
Washing machine for sale - only two months old and in [pristine] condition.,"",[sound:pristine_uk.mp3],[sound:Washing_machine_for_sale_-_only_two_months_old_and_in_pristine_condition._us.mp3] probable,(adj),/ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/,"Có thể có, có khả năng xảy ra, chắc hẳn, có lễ đúng, có lẽ thật. =likely to happen, to exist or to be true",The [probable] cause of death was heart failure.
An election in June seems increasingly [probable].
It is [probable] that share prices will fall even more.,"",[sound:probable_uk.mp3],[sound:It_is_probable_that_share_prices_will_fall_even_more._us.mp3] qualify,(v),/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/,"có đủ tiêu chuẩn cần thiết để làm việc gì đó (có việc làm, tham dự kỳ thi, nhận trợ cấp, v v ) =To reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams",He [qualified] as a doctor last year
To [qualify] for the competition you need to be over 18.
She doesn't [qualify] for maternity leave because she hasn't been in her job long enough,"",[sound:qualify_uk.mp3],[sound:She_doesn't_qualify_for_maternity_leave_because_she_hasn't_been_in_her_job_long_enough_us.mp3] quantify,(v),/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ/,"Xác định số lượng. =to measure or judge the size or amount of something",It's difficult to [quantify] how many people will be affected by the change
The risks to health are impossible to [quantify].
It's difficult to [quantify] how many people will have to pay higher taxes.,"",[sound:quantify_uk.mp3],[sound:It's_difficult_to_quantify_how_many_people_will_have_to_pay_higher_taxes._us.mp3] quest,(n),/kwest/,"sự tìm kiếm, theo đuổi, đặc biệt là một thứ khó đạt được, khó tìm thấy =a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult",Nothing will stop them in their [quest] for truth.
She does aerobics four times a week in her [quest] to achieve the perfect body.
New equipment is being developed in a [quest] to stop drinking and driving.,"",[sound:quest_uk.mp3],[sound:New_equipment_is_being_developed_in_a_quest_to_stop_drinking_and_driving._us.mp3] questionable,(adj),/ˈkwes.tʃə.nə.bəl/,"Đáng ngờ, thiếu chắc chắn =that you have doubts about because you think it is not accurate or correct [synonym] debatable",The conclusions that they come to are highly [questionable].
It is [questionable] whether this is a good way of solving the problem.
The company's future looked [questionable].,"",[sound:questionable_uk.mp3],[sound:The_company's_future_looked_questionable._us.mp3] queue,(n),/kjuː/,"Hàng (người, xe ô tô ở ngã tư khi có đèn đỏ ) xếp nối đuôi. =line of people, cars, etc waiting for something or to do something",There was a long [queue] of traffic stretching down the road
If you want tickets you'll have to join the [queue]
disapproving It makes me mad when someone jumps the [queue] (= goes straight to the front).,"",[sound:queue_uk.mp3],[sound:disapproving_It_makes_me_mad_when_someone_jumps_the_queue_._us.mp3] recyclable,(adj),/ˌriːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/,"có thể tái chế được =able to be recycled",Glass products are completely [recyclable].
Paper is easily [recyclable].
Are plastic bottles [recyclable] or do they go in the garbage?,"",[sound:recyclable_uk.mp3],[sound:Are_plastic_bottles_recyclable_or_do_they_go_in_the_garbage?_us.mp3] refuse,(n),/ˈref.juːs/,"Đồ thừa, đồ thải, đồ bỏ đi; rác rưởi. =waste material that has been thrown away [synonym] rubbish",domestic/household [refuse]
the city [refuse] dump
[refuse] collection/disposal,"",[sound:refuse_uk.mp3],[sound:refuse_collection_disposal_us.mp3] repairable,(adj),/rɪˈpeə.rə.bəl/,"Có thể sửa chữa, có thể tu sửa. =that can be repaired [opposite] irreparable",A damaged car chassis is usually not [repairable]
All the paintings were said to be [repairable].
No one was injured and it is thought the aircraft is [repairable].,"",[sound:repairable_uk.mp3],[sound:No_one_was_injured_and_it_is_thought_the_aircraft_is_repairable._us.mp3] revegetate,(v),/ˌriːˈvedʒɪteɪt/,"Lại mọc lại, lại sinh trưởng (cây) Lại trồng lại, tái phủ xanh (đồi trọc, đất cằn) =produce a new growth of vegetation on (disturbed or barren ground).","Each spring we [revegetate] acre after acre with pine seedlings
As with his attempts to [revegetate], his attempt to replace soils mostly failed.
A few land managers even considered exotic reseeding to be a 'natural' way to [revegetate] the mountains.","",[sound:revegetate_uk.mp3],[sound:A_few_land_managers_even_considered_exotic_reseeding_to_be_a_'natural'_way_to_revegetate_the_mountains._us.mp3] reverse,(v),/rɪˈvɜːs/,"Đảo ngược, lộn ngược, lật ngược lại. =to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before","The new manager hoped to [reverse] the decline in the company's fortunes.
Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are [reversed].
There is pressure on the council to [reverse] its decision.","",[sound:reverse_uk.mp3],[sound:There_is_pressure_on_the_council_to_reverse_its_decision._us.mp3] reversible,(adj),/rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/,"có thể đảo ngược được, có thể làm cho trở lại như cũ được =can be changed back to what it was before","He believes that climate change may still be [reversible].
The surgery is not [reversible].
All of the streetcars are bright yellow, and have [reversible] wooden seats inside.","",[sound:reversible_uk.mp3],"[sound:All_of_the_streetcars_are_bright_yellow,_and_have_reversible_wooden_seats_inside._us.mp3]" salvage,(v),/ˈsæl.vɪdʒ/,"cứu hàng hoá khỏi bị hư hỏng hoặc bị phá hủy, đặc biệt là từ một chiếc tàu đã bị chìm hoặc từ một tòa nhà đang bị lũ lụt/hoả hoạn =to save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood","gold coins [salvaged] from a shipwreck
After the fire, there wasn't much furniture left worth [salvaging].
After the storm, we were able to [salvage] some of our belongings, but the house was destroyed.","",[sound:salvage_uk.mp3],"[sound:After_the_storm,_we_were_able_to_salvage_some_of_our_belongings,_but_the_house_was_destroyed._us.mp3]" sustain,(v),/səˈsteɪn/,"giữ vững, duy trì, giữ cho cái gì đó tiếp tục tồn tại =to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time",Which planets can [sustain] life?
When she lost her job they could no longer [sustain] their expensive lifestyle.
She managed to [sustain] everyone's interest until the end of her speech,"",[sound:sustain_uk.mp3],[sound:She_managed_to_sustain_everyone's_interest_until_the_end_of_her_speech_us.mp3] sustainable,(adj),/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/,"có thể duy trì lâu dài được, có thể phát triển lâu bền được =that can continue or be continued for a long time",[sustainable] economic growth
That sort of extreme diet is not [sustainable] over a long period.
Solutions put in place now must be [sustainable].,"",[sound:sustainable_uk.mp3],[sound:Solutions_put_in_place_now_must_be_sustainable._us.mp3] switch,(n),/swɪtʃ/,"chuyển hẳn sang cái gì đó =a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete",a [switch] of priorities
She made the [switch] from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.
When did the writer make the [switch] from fiction to non-fiction?,"",[sound:switch_uk.mp3],[sound:When_did_the_writer_make_the_switch_from_fiction_to_non-fiction?_us.mp3] taxing,(adj),/ˈtæk.sɪŋ/,"Gây mệt mỏi; đòi hỏi cố gắng. =needing a great amount of physical or mental effort [synonym] demanding",a [taxing] job
This shouldn't be too [taxing] for you.
There was nothing intellectually [taxing] about the exercise.,"",[sound:taxing_uk.mp3],[sound:There_was_nothing_intellectually_taxing_about_the_exercise._us.mp3] unattainable,(adj),/ˌʌn.əˈteɪ.nə.bəl/,"Không thể tới được, không thể đạt được. =impossible to achieve or reach",an [unattainable] goal
Setting [unattainable] goals will only lead to frustration.
But at the moment what she wants most is looking more [unattainable].,"",[sound:unattainable_uk.mp3],[sound:But_at_the_moment_what_she_wants_most_is_looking_more_unattainable._us.mp3] unfeasible,(adj),/ʌnˈfiː.zə.bəl/,"Không thể thực hành được, không thể thực hiện được, không thể làm được. =not possible to do or achieve","The teachers' demands were economically [unfeasible].
Childcare is expensive, making the return to work [unfeasible] for many women
Then we went to the pub and drunk an incredibly [unfeasible] amount of Guinness each.","",[sound:unfeasible_uk.mp3],[sound:Then_we_went_to_the_pub_and_drunk_an_incredibly_unfeasible_amount_of_Guinness_each._us.mp3]