reference,(n),/ˈref.ər.əns/,"Sự ám chỉ, sự nói đến, sự nhắc đến.
=a mention of something","Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any [reference] to (= mentioning) weddings<br>He made several [references] to his time in France.<br>I am writing to you with [reference] to the job advertised in yesterday's newspaper.","<img src=""paste-32083405701121.jpg"">",[sound:reference_uk.mp3],[sound:I_am_writing_to_you_with_reference_to_the_job_advertised_in_yesterday's_newspaper._us.mp3]
remedy,(n),/ˈrem.ə.di/,"Thuốc, phương thuốc; cách điều trị
=a successful way of curing an illness",an effective herbal [remedy] for headaches<br>an excellent home [remedy] for sore throats<br>The best [remedy] for grief is hard work.,"<img src=""paste-38482906972161.jpg"">",[sound:remedy_uk.mp3],[sound:The_best_remedy_for_grief_is_hard_work._us.mp3]
remote,(adj),/rɪˈməʊt/,"Xa xôi,hẻo lánh.
=far away from any towns or cities","a [remote] mountain village.<br>one of the [remotest] areas of the world<br>They live in a [remote] corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop.","<img src=""paste-14495514624001.jpg"">",[sound:remote_uk.mp3],"[sound:They_live_in_a_remote_corner_of_Scotland,_miles_from_the_nearest_shop._us.mp3]"
reputation,(n),/ˌrep.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/,"Tiếng (xấu, tốt ).Thanh danh, danh tiếng.
=the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past",The company has a worldwide [reputation] for quality.<br>She has the [reputation] of being a good doctor.<br>His [reputation] was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money,"<img src=""paste-6592774799361.jpg"">",[sound:reputation_uk.mp3],[sound:His_reputation_was_destroyed_when_he_was_caught_stealing_some_money_us.mp3]
root,(n),/ruːt/,"Rễ (cây).
=the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to get water and food and holds the plant firm in the ground",He took hold of the plant's [root] and pulled.<br>The tree's [roots] go down three metres.<br>We moored the boat to a large tree [root].,"<img src=""paste-22565758173185.jpg"">",[sound:root_uk.mp3],[sound:We_moored_the_boat_to_a_large_tree_root._us.mp3]
rush,(v),/rʌʃ/,"Vội vã đi gấp.
=to move or to do something with great speed, often too fast",Don't [rush] - take as long as you like.<br>I was [rushing] along with my head down when I cannoned into an old lady walking the other way.<br>He [rushed] the children off to school so they wouldn't be late.,"<img src=""635994911024826502-1043875864_rushing around .jpg"">",[sound:rush_uk.mp3],[sound:He_rushed_the_children_off_to_school_so_they_wouldn't_be_late._us.mp3]
rush hour,(collocation),/ˈrʌʃ ˌaʊər/,"(Giao thông) Giờ cao điểm.
=the time, usually twice a day, when the roads are full of traffic and trains are crowded because people are travelling to or from work.",the morning/evening [rush hour]<br>Don't travel at [rush hour/in the rush hour].<br>[rush-hour] traffic,"<img src=""paste-13529146982401.jpg"">",[sound:rush_hour_uk.mp3],[sound:rush-hour_traffic_us.mp3]
screw,(n),/skruː/,"Đinh vít, đinh ốc.
=a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised edge twisting round along its length and a flat top with a cut in it, used to join things together, especially pieces of wood",Surgeons rebuilt his shattered legs using metal plates held together by 27 [screws].<br>These planes are made with two separate stocks held together with either metal or turned wooden [screws]<br>Turn the [screw] to the right to tighten it.,"<img src=""paste-16157666967553.jpg"">",[sound:screw_uk.mp3],[sound:Turn_the_screw_to_the_right_to_tighten_it._us.mp3]
screwdriver,(n),/ˈskruːˌdraɪ.vər/,"cái tua vít
=a tool with a narrow blade that is specially shaped at the end, used for turning screws",Use an old [screwdriver] or similar tool to scrape out any failed caulk from joints and cracks<br>Make sure they are tight by holding onto the washer with the wrench and use the [screwdriver] to turn the bolt<br>She stabbed him in the arm with a [screwdriver],"<img src=""paste-16647293239297.jpg"">",[sound:screwdriver_uk.mp3],[sound:She_stabbed_him_in_the_arm_with_a_screwdriver_us.mp3]
sketch,(v),/sketʃ/,"Vẽ phác, phác hoạ/ phác thảo sơ bộ
=to make a quick drawing of somebody/something. (+ out) to give a general description of something, giving only the basic facts",He quickly [sketched] the view from the window<br>She [sketched] out her plan for tackling the problem.<br>The art students were told to [sketch] the landscape.,"<img src=""Article6.gif"">",[sound:sketch_uk.mp3],[sound:The_art_students_were_told_to_sketch_the_landscape._us.mp3]
skull,(n),/skʌl/,"Sọ, đầu lâu.
=the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the head its shape.",She fractured her [skull] in the accident.<br>The ancient [skull] of Peking Man has been pieced together from fragments.<br>The soldiers discovered a pile of human [skulls] and bones.,"<img src=""82f395bb139ec1b9456700d452d83b9c.jpg"">",[sound:skull_uk.mp3],[sound:The_soldiers_discovered_a_pile_of_human_skulls_and_bones._us.mp3]
sore,(adj),/sɔːr/,"Đau, đau đớn.
=painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use",All the dust has made my eyes [sore].<br>I've got a [sore] back.<br>My feet were [sore] with all the walking,"<img src=""landscape-1445715483-g-sore-throat-126166028.jpg"">",[sound:sore_uk.mp3],[sound:My_feet_were_sore_with_all_the_walking_us.mp3]
span,(v),/spæn/,"kéo dài trong suốt năm
=to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it.",His acting career [spanned] 55 years<br>Tennis has a history [spanning] several centuries.<br>Her acting career [spanned] almost six decades.,"<img src=""activities-timeline.png"">",[sound:span_uk.mp3],[sound:Her_acting_career_spanned_almost_six_decades._us.mp3]
spare,(adj),/speər/,"Thừa, dư, có để dành. Để thay thế (đồ phụ tùng).
=that is not being used or is not needed at the present time",a [spare] key/tyre.<br>We have a [spare] room if you want to stay overnight with us.<br>Could I have a word with you when you have a [spare] moment/minute?,"<img src=""paste-14912126451713.jpg"">",[sound:spare_uk.mp3],[sound:Could_I_have_a_word_with_you_when_you_have_a_spare_moment_minute?_us.mp3]
subsequently,(adv),/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/,"Rồi thì, rồi sau đó.
=afterwards; later; after something else has happened.","The original interview notes were [subsequently] lost.<br>[Subsequently], new guidelines were issued to all employees.<br>He [subsequently] became chairman of the party.","<img src=""slide4.jpg"">",[sound:subsequently_uk.mp3],[sound:He_subsequently_became_chairman_of_the_party._us.mp3]
succession,(n),/səkˈseʃ.ən/,"kế tiếp; liên tiếp
=happening one after another.",She had her first three children in rapid [succession]<br>This is the seventh year in [succession] that they've won the tournament.<br>Life was just an endless [succession] of parties and dinners.,"<img src=""071336-child-seats.jpg"">",[sound:succession_uk.mp3],[sound:Life_was_just_an_endless_succession_of_parties_and_dinners._us.mp3]
superb,(adj),/suːˈpɜːb/,"tuyệt vời, tuyệt hảo, hoàn mỹ
=excellent; of very good quality",The car's in [superb] condition.<br>His performance was absolutely [superb].<br>Taylor scored a [superb] goal at the end of the first half.,"<img src=""derbys_chris_baird_in_action_with_leeds_ronaldo_vieira_425149.jpg"">",[sound:superb_uk.mp3],[sound:Taylor_scored_a_superb_goal_at_the_end_of_the_first_half._us.mp3]
tackle,(v),/ˈtæk.əl/,"Xử trí, tìm cách giải quyết (một vấn đề, một công việc).
=to try to deal with something or someone",There are many ways of [tackling] this problem.<br>The government is determined to [tackle] inflation.<br>I [tackled] him about his careless work.,"<img src=""paste-20070382174209.jpg"">",[sound:tackle_uk.mp3],[sound:I_tackled_him_about_his_careless_work._us.mp3]
telegraph,(n),/ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːf/,"điện báo
=a method of sending messages over long distances, using wires that carry electrical signals",The news came by [telegraph]<br>[telegraph] wires<br>News came from the outside world by [telegraph],"<img src=""paste-17583596109825.jpg"">",[sound:telegraph_uk.mp3],[sound:News_came_from_the_outside_world_by_telegraph_us.mp3]
therapeutic,(adj),/ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/,"(Y học) (thuộc) phép chữa bệnh.
=designed to help treat an illness",the [therapeutic] properties of herbs<br>Scientific studies of the [therapeutic] effects of the drug are scarce.<br>The drug and its intended [therapeutic] use never get mentioned in the same ad,"<img src=""paste-39024072851457.jpg"">",[sound:therapeutic_uk.mp3],[sound:The_drug_and_its_intended_therapeutic_use_never_get_mentioned_in_the_same_ad_us.mp3]
time-consuming,(adj),/ˈtaɪm.kənˌsjuː.mɪŋ/,"Tốn nhiều thời gian, đòi hỏi nhiều thời gian, cần nhiều thời gian.
=taking or needing a lot of time",a difficult and [time-consuming] process<br>It's quite [time-consuming] having to check all the labels individually.<br>Producing a dictionary is a very [time-consuming] job.,"<img src=""resizedimage600600-60-of-businesses-say-that-its-too-expensive-and-time-consuming-to-borrow-www.annectouk.co.uk.jpg"">",[sound:time-consuming_uk.mp3],[sound:Producing_a_dictionary_is_a_very_time-consuming_job._us.mp3]
toothache,(n),/ˈtuːθ.eɪk/,"Đau răng.
=a pain in your teeth or in one tooth","I have terrible [toothache].<br>On the evening of December 21, I was in great pain from [toothache].<br>The only [toothache] I've ever had since then was 10 years later, which was about 11 years ago.","<img src=""paste-35880156790785_1470756627997.jpg"">",[sound:toothache_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_only_toothache_I've_ever_had_since_then_was_10_years_later,_which_was_about_11_years_ago._us.mp3]"
tooth decay,(collocation),/tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/,"Sâu răng
=Damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth",Eating too many sweets causes [tooth decay]<br>To prevent [tooth decay] and gum disease it is necessary to have regular dental visits.<br>It is a well-known fact that sugar can cause [tooth decay],"<img src=""Tooth_decay"">",[sound:tooth_decay_uk.mp3],[sound:It_is_a_well-known_fact_that_sugar_can_cause_tooth_decay_us.mp3]
totem pole,(collocation),/ˈtoʊ.təm ˌpoʊl/,"Cột gỗ cao, khắc hoặc vẽ một loạt các biểu tượng vật tổ.
=a tall wooden pole that has symbols and pictures carved or painted on it, traditionally made by Native Americans","There is always one [totem pole] that must be saved<br>I really think it is about time we got rid of that particular [totem pole].<br>The final result was a huge [totem pole], carved out of cedar, standing 160 feet tall.","<img src=""paste-21994527522817 (1).jpg"">",[sound:totem_pole_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_final_result_was_a_huge_totem_pole,_carved_out_of_cedar,_standing_160_feet_tall._us.mp3]"
treatment,(n),/ˈtriːt.mənt/,"(Y học) Sự điều trị; phép trị bệnh.
=the use of drugs, exercises, etc to cure a person of an illness or injury",There are various [treatments] available for this condition.<br>Guests at the health spa receive a range of beauty [treatments].<br>Perhaps it's time to try a new course of [treatment].,"<img src=""paste-33964601376769.jpg"">",[sound:treatment_uk.mp3],[sound:Perhaps_it's_time_to_try_a_new_course_of_treatment._us.mp3]
trunk,(n),/trʌŋk/,"Thân cây
=the thick main stem of a tree",This tree [trunk] sounds hollow.<br>The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree [trunk] in the road.<br>This totem pole is carved out of a single tree [trunk].,"<img src=""paste-23089744183297_1470756627997.jpg"">",[sound:trunk_uk.mp3],[sound:This_totem_pole_is_carved_out_of_a_single_tree_trunk._us.mp3]
twig,(n),/twɪɡ/,"Cành cây con, nhành cây.
=a small very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree",We collected dry [twigs] to start the fire.<br>I ran towards a tree and grabbed some [twigs] and a branch.'<br>Mom said they looked more like [twigs] than trees.,"<img src=""paste-24081881628673.jpg"">",[sound:twig_uk.mp3],[sound:Mom_said_they_looked_more_like_twigs_than_trees._us.mp3]
tyre,(n),/taɪər/,"lốp xe
=a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.",a front [tyre]<br>I've got a flat [tyre] (= the air has gone out of it).<br>He was driving along the motorway when his [tyre] burst.,"<img src=""paste-15685220564993.jpg"">",[sound:tyre_uk.mp3],[sound:He_was_driving_along_the_motorway_when_his_tyre_burst._us.mp3]
undertake,(v),/ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/,"Đảm nhiệm, nhận làm, cam kết, kiêm nhiệm
=to make yourself responsible for something and start doing it",Students are required to [undertake] simple experiments<br>University professors both teach and [undertake] research.<br>The agency [undertook] the survey in January 2004.,"<img src=""ireland_-_reliance_on_third_parties_to_undertake_due_diligence.jpg"">",[sound:undertake_uk.mp3],[sound:The_agency_undertook_the_survey_in_January_2004._us.mp3]
unearth,(v),/ʌnˈɜːθ/,"Đào lên, khai quật, bới ra.
=to find something in the ground by digging",Building at the site was halted after ancient artefacts were [unearthed] earlier this month.<br>Police have [unearthed] a human skeleton.<br>Artifacts more than 500 years old have been [unearthed] at the site.,"<img src=""article-0-188A8FEF00000578-875_634x385.jpg"">",[sound:unearth_uk.mp3],[sound:Artifacts_more_than_500_years_old_have_been_unearthed_at_the_site._us.mp3]