adventurous,(adj),/ədˈventʃərəs/,"Thích phiêu lưu, thích mạo hiểm, phiêu lưu, mạo hiểm Liều lĩnh. =(of a person) willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations.","For the more [adventurous] tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide.
Many teachers would like to be more [adventurous] and creative.
I'm trying to be more [adventurous] with my cooking.","",[sound:adventurous_uk.mp3],[sound:I'm_trying_to_be_more_adventurous_with_my_cooking._us.mp3] attraction,(n),/əˈtræk.ʃən/,"điểm thu hút khách du lịch, thắng cảnh =an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to do.","Buckingham Palace is a major tourist [attraction]
The main [attraction] at Giverny is Monet's garden.
Life in Los Angeles has so many [attractions] - nightclubs, good restaurants, and so on.","",[sound:attraction_uk.mp3],"[sound:Life_in_Los_Angeles_has_so_many_attractions_-_nightclubs,_good_restaurants,_and_so_on._us.mp3]" boundary,(n),/ˈbaʊn.dər.i/,"Đường biên giới, ranh giới. =a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something.",The Ural mountains mark the [boundary] between Europe and Asia.
Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city [boundary].
The river marks the [boundary] between the two regions,"",[sound:boundary_uk.mp3],[sound:The_river_marks_the_boundary_between_the_two_regions_us.mp3] breathtaking,(adj),/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/,"hấp dẫn, ngoạn mục =extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising.",The view from the top of the mountain is [breathtaking].
The violin solo was [breathtaking].
The scene was one of [breathtaking] beauty,"",[sound:breathtaking_uk.mp3],[sound:The_scene_was_one_of_breathtaking_beauty_us.mp3] calm,(adj),/kɑːm/,"êm đềm, lặng gió (thời tiết) =(of the sea) without large waves lặng, không nổi sóng (biển) (of the weather) without wind","a [calm], cloudless day
After a night of fighting, the streets are now [calm].
Our ship arrived at the Mississippi delta on a [calm], clear night.","",[sound:calm_uk.mp3],"[sound:Our_ship_arrived_at_the_Mississippi_delta_on_a_calm,_clear_night._us.mp3]" capital,(n),/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/,"Thủ đô, thủ phủ. =the most important town or city of a country, usually where the central government operates from.","Australia's [capital] is Canberra.
Cairo is the [capital] of Egypt.
In Europe most urban growth was in the large cities and [capitals], and smaller towns declined.","",[sound:capital_uk.mp3],"[sound:In_Europe_most_urban_growth_was_in_the_large_cities_and_capitals,_and_smaller_towns_declined._us.mp3]" cater,(v),/ˈkeɪ.tər/,"phục vụ nhu cầu của ai hay cái gì =to provide the things that a particular person or situation needs or wants.",The club [caters] for children between the ages of four and twelve
She runs a specialist company that [caters] for people with food allergies.
It is a resort that clearly [caters] for the well-off.,"",[sound:cater_uk.mp3],[sound:It_is_a_resort_that_clearly_caters_for_the_well-off._us.mp3] coast,(n),/kəʊst/,"bờ biển =the land next to or close to the sea",a town on the south [coast] of England
islands off the west [coast] of Ireland
Rimini is a thriving resort on the east [coast] of Italy.,"",[sound:coast_uk.mp3],[sound:Rimini_is_a_thriving_resort_on_the_east_coast_of_Italy._us.mp3] coastal,(adj),/ˈkəʊ.stəl/,"(thuộc) bờ biển; (thuộc) miền ven biển =of or near a coast",[coastal] waters/resorts/scenery
a [coastal] path (= one that follows the line of the coast)
The [coastal] resorts are deserted in winter.,"",[sound:coastal_uk.mp3],[sound:The_coastal_resorts_are_deserted_in_winter._us.mp3] cosmopolitan,(adj),/ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/,"đa văn hóa, đa chủng tộc, đa quốc gia =containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world",New York is a highly [cosmopolitan] city.
Jamaica is a very [cosmopolitan] island.
Bombay has a very complex [cosmopolitan] culture.,"",[sound:cosmopolitan_uk.mp3],[sound:Bombay_has_a_very_complex_cosmopolitan_culture._us.mp3] countryside,(n),/ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd/,"nông thôn, miền quê, vùng quê, địa phương (ở nông thôn) =land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, etc.",The [countryside] around there is beautiful.
Every summer thousands of people flock to the [countryside].
I dislike walking and I hate the [countryside].,"",[sound:countryside_uk.mp3],[sound:I_dislike_walking_and_I_hate_the_countryside._us.mp3] crisp,(adj),/krɪsp/,"mát lạnh, làm sảng khoái; làm khoẻ người (không khí). =(of the air or the weather) pleasantly dry and cold.",a [crisp] winter morning
The air was [crisp] and clear and the sky was blue.
I breathed in deeply the [crisp] mountain air.,"",[sound:crisp_uk.mp3],[sound:I_breathed_in_deeply_the_crisp_mountain_air._us.mp3] crystal,(n),/ˈkrɪs.təl/,"pha lê; đồ pha lê =transparent glass of very high quality.",a [crystal] chandelier/vase
Every table had been set with fine china and [crystal].
We bought them a set of [crystal] bowls.,"",[sound:crystal_uk.mp3],[sound:We_bought_them_a_set_of_crystal_bowls._us.mp3] crystal clear,(idiom),/ˌkrɪs.təl ˈklɪər/,"trong, sáng như pha lê =(of glass, water, etc ) completely clear and bright","[crystal clear] water
The surface area of the lake now covers 570 square kilometres and its waters are [crystal clear].
The waterfalls were [crystal clear], while elegant pavilions stand under trees that drip with bright red flowers.","",[sound:crystal_clear_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_waterfalls_were_crystal_clear,_while_elegant_pavilions_stand_under_trees_that_drip_with_bright_red_flowers._us.mp3]" currency,(n),/ˈkʌr.ən.si/,"Tiền, tiền tệ. =the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time.",foreign [currency].
You'll need some cash in local [currency] but you can also use your credit card.
The deal will be done in the local [currency].,"",[sound:currency_uk.mp3],[sound:The_deal_will_be_done_in_the_local_currency._us.mp3] departure,(n),/dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/,"Sự rời khỏi, sự ra đi, sự khởi hành. =the fact of a person or vehicle, etc leaving somewhere.","There are several [departures] (= buses, trains, or aircraft leaving) for Paris every day.
Our [departure] was delayed because of bad weather.
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before [departure].","",[sound:departure_uk.mp3],[sound:Flights_should_be_confirmed_48_hours_before_departure._us.mp3] destination,(n),/ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/,"Nơi gửi tới, nơi đưa tới, nơi đi tới. =a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent.",popular holiday [destinations] like the Bahamas
to arrive at/reach your [destination]
We arrived at our [destination] tired and hungry.,"",[sound:destination_uk.mp3],[sound:We_arrived_at_our_destination_tired_and_hungry._us.mp3] downside,(n),/ˈdaʊn.saɪd/,"khuyết điểm, điểm yếu =a disadvantage of a situation.","The [downside] of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.
Unemployment, inflation, and greater inequality are often the [downside] of a market economy.
The town's rapid growth does have a [downside].","",[sound:downside_uk.mp3],[sound:The_town's_rapid_growth_does_have_a_downside._us.mp3] drought,(n),/draʊt/,"hạn hán =a long period of time when there is little or no rain.",two years of severe [drought]
one of the worst [droughts] on record
The country's entire grain harvest has been hit by [drought].,"",[sound:drought_uk.mp3],[sound:The_country's_entire_grain_harvest_has_been_hit_by_drought._us.mp3] eco-tourism,(n),/ˌiː.kəʊˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm/,"du lịch xanh (không gây hại cho môi trường) =organized holidays/vacations that are designed so that the tourists damage the environment as little as possible.",[Eco-tourism] is financing rainforest preservation.
Costa Rica's national parks have made it a center for [eco-tourism].
An [eco-tourism] programme begun in 1999 handles about 200 visitors a month.,"",[sound:eco-tourism_uk.mp3],[sound:An_eco-tourism_programme_begun_in_1999_handles_about_200_visitors_a_month._us.mp3] effort,(n),/'ef.ət/,"công sức, sự cố gắng, nỗ lực =physical or mental activity needed to achieve something.","It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the [effort].
He's jogging around the park every morning in an [effort] to get fit.
You can't expect to have any friends if you don't make the [effort] with people.","",[sound:effort_uk.mp3],[sound:You_can't_expect_to_have_any_friends_if_you_don't_make_the_effort_with_people._us.mp3] effortless,(adj),/ˈef.ət.ləs/,"dễ dàng, không đòi hỏi phải cố gắng =needing little or no effort, so that it seems easy.",When you watch her dance it looks so [effortless].
He made playing the guitar look [effortless].
He was an actor of [effortless] charm.,"",[sound:effortless_uk.mp3],[sound:He_was_an_actor_of_effortless_charm._us.mp3] essential,(adj),/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/,"Cần thiết, thiết yếu, cốt yếu, chủ yếu. =completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity [synonym] vital","an [essential] part/ingredient/component of something
[essential] services such as gas, water and electricity
Water is [essential] for/to living things.","",[sound:essential_uk.mp3],[sound:Water_is_essential_for_to_living_things._us.mp3] ferry,(n),/ˈfer.i/,"phà =a boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea.","We're going to the Channel Islands by/on the [ferry]
We took the [ferry] to Calais.
In my time, Coronado was connected by [ferry] boat to San Diego","",[sound:ferry_uk.mp3],"[sound:In_my_time,_Coronado_was_connected_by_ferry_boat_to_San_Diego_us.mp3]" flexible,(adj),/ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/,"Linh động, linh hoạt. =able to change or be changed easily according to the situation","My schedule is [flexible] - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week
The constitution is [flexible] enough to change as the organization develops.
I'm fortunate because my job has [flexible] hours, and I can come and go pretty much as I want.","",[sound:flexible_uk.mp3],"[sound:I'm_fortunate_because_my_job_has_flexible_hours,_and_I_can_come_and_go_pretty_much_as_I_want._us.mp3]" fluctuate,(v),/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/,"dao động, lên xuống, thay đổi bất thường =to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc , especially from one extreme to another.","During the crisis, oil prices [fluctuated] between $20 and $40 a barrel.
Vegetable prices [fluctuate] according to the season.
Her wages [fluctuate] between £150 and £200 a week.","",[sound:fluctuate_uk.mp3],[sound:Her_wages_fluctuate_between_£150_and_£200_a_week._us.mp3] fluctuation,(n),/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/,"Sự dao động, sự lên xuống, sự thay đổi bất thường. =a situation in which prices, levels or interest rates go up and down.",wild [fluctuations] in interest rates
the constant [fluctuation] of oil prices
His weight [fluctuations] caused problems for his trainers.,"",[sound:fluctuation_uk.mp3],[sound:His_weight_fluctuations_caused_problems_for_his_trainers._us.mp3] fountain,(n),/ˈfaʊn.tɪn/,"Suối nước, nguồn sông Vòi nước, vòi phun (công viên). =a stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, especially for decorative effect, or the structure in a lake or pool from which this flows.",They also sell garden ornaments such as statues and [fountains].
There was a picture of the Trevi [fountain] on the front of the book
There was no [fountain] in the public gardens near her home.,"",[sound:fountain_uk.mp3],[sound:There_was_no_fountain_in_the_public_gardens_near_her_home._us.mp3] fresh,(adj),/freʃ/,"trong sạch, tươi mát, mát mẻ (không khí ) =(of air) clean and cool; found outside rather than in a room.",I opened the window to let some [fresh] air in.
[fresh] mountain air
I'm just going out for a breath of [fresh] air.,"",[sound:fresh_uk.mp3],[sound:I'm_just_going_out_for_a_breath_of_fresh_air._us.mp3] fuel,(v),/fjʊəl/,"kích động hành vi nào đó =to increase a feeling or a type of behaviour or make it stronger",The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself [fuelled] resentment within the company.
The president's speech [fuelled] speculation that she is about to resign.
The press release [fuelled] speculation that interest rates were about to rise.,"",[sound:fuel_uk.mp3],[sound:The_press_release_fuelled_speculation_that_interest_rates_were_about_to_rise._us.mp3] identification,(n),/aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/,"giấy tờ tùy thân (vd: chứng minh thư, hộ chiếu, thẻ căn cước) =also ID an official document that shows or proves who you are.","We were asked to show some [identification] before the security guards would let us in.
Please see to it that no-one comes in without [identification].
To open a new account, the bank will require you to show four pieces of [identification].","",[sound:identification_uk.mp3],"[sound:To_open_a_new_account,_the_bank_will_require_you_to_show_four_pieces_of_identification._us.mp3]" in advance,(idiom),/ɪn ədˈvɑːns/,"Trước, sớm. =before the time that is expected; before something happens.",It's cheaper if you book the tickets [in advance]
People were evacuated from the coastal regions [in advance] of the hurricane.
You are advised to book [in advance] or turn up early because tickets sell-out quickly.,"",[sound:in_advance_uk.mp3],[sound:You_are_advised_to_book_in_advance_or_turn_up_early_because_tickets_sell-out_quickly._us.mp3] invasion,(n),/ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/,"xâm lược (theo nghĩa bóng) =the fact of a large number of people or things arriving somewhere, especially people or things that are disturbing or unpleasant.","the annual tourist [invasion]
Last week, we looked into some rather amusing cases of animal pitch [invasions].
He was later caught up in the pitch [invasion] as he was carried by celebrating fans.","",[sound:invasion_uk.mp3],[sound:He_was_later_caught_up_in_the_pitch_invasion_as_he_was_carried_by_celebrating_fans._us.mp3] itinerary,(n),/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/,"kế hoạch hành trình =a detailed plan or route of a journey.",The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your [itinerary]
Visits to four different countries are included in your [itinerary].
We planned our [itinerary] several weeks before the trip.,"",[sound:itinerary_uk.mp3],[sound:We_planned_our_itinerary_several_weeks_before_the_trip._us.mp3] label,(v),/ˈleɪ.bəl/,"Dán, đính nhãn vào vật nào đó. =to describe someone or something using a particular word or phrase","The parcel was clearly [labelled] ""Fragile"".
If you spend any time in prison, you're [labelled] as a criminal for the rest of your life.
He didn't want to be [labeled] a complainer, so he didn't raise any objection to the extra work.","",[sound:label_uk.mp3],"[sound:He_didn't_want_to_be_labeled_a_complainer,_so_he_didn't_raise_any_objection_to_the_extra_work._us.mp3]" landscape,(n),/ˈlænd.skeɪp/,"phong cảnh, thắng cảnh =a large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance.",the woods and fields that are typical features of the English [landscape]
an urban/industrial [landscape]
The [landscape] is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers.,"",[sound:landscape_uk.mp3],[sound:The_landscape_is_dotted_with_the_tents_of_campers_and_hikers._us.mp3] local,(adj),/ˈləʊ.kəl/,"địa phương =from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country.",Our children go to the [local] school
[local] radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only)
Many [local] shops will be forced to close if the new supermarket is built.,"",[sound:local_uk.mp3],[sound:Many_local_shops_will_be_forced_to_close_if_the_new_supermarket_is_built._us.mp3] low,(adj),/ləʊ/,"mức thấp, con số thấp =a low level or point; a low figure.",The yen has fallen to an all-time [low] against the dollar.
The temperature reached a record [low] in London last night.
The government's popularity has hit a new [low],"",[sound:low_uk.mp3],[sound:The_government's_popularity_has_hit_a_new_low_us.mp3] luggage,(n),/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/,"Hành lý. =bags, cases, etc that contain somebody's clothes and things when they are travelling.",There's room for one more piece of [luggage].
You stay there with the [luggage] while I find a cab.
We dropped our [luggage] off at the hotel and went sightseeing.,"",[sound:luggage_uk.mp3],[sound:We_dropped_our_luggage_off_at_the_hotel_and_went_sightseeing._us.mp3] mall,(n),/mɔːl/,"trung tâm mua sắm =a large building or covered area that has many shops/stores, restaurants, etc inside it",Let's go to the [mall].
Some teenagers were hanging out at the [mall].
There are plans to build a new [mall] in the middle of town.,"",[sound:mall_uk.mp3],[sound:There_are_plans_to_build_a_new_mall_in_the_middle_of_town._us.mp3] mountainous,(adj),/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/,"(khu vực) nhiều đồi núi =(of an area) having a lot of mountains","a [mountainous] region
In general, [mountainous] regions with their steep slopes and deep valleys are eroded fastest.
Almost all the land is [mountainous] and high above sea level.","",[sound:mountainous_uk.mp3],[sound:Almost_all_the_land_is_mountainous_and_high_above_sea_level._us.mp3] neighbouring,(adj),/ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/,"lân cận, bên cạnh =next to or near each other","[neighbouring] countries/states
She married a man from the [neighbouring] village.
The [neighboring] elevator was down by the lobby, unmoving.","",[sound:neighbouring_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_neighboring_elevator_was_down_by_the_lobby,_unmoving._us.mp3]" nought,(n),/nɔːt/,"(Toán học) Số không =the number 0 or zero.","He said it was only worth £10, but really you could add a couple of [noughts] to that (= it is really worth £1,000).
He's got several [noughts] on the end of his salary.
It will accelerate from [nought] to 60 in something over three seconds","",[sound:nought_uk.mp3],[sound:It_will_accelerate_from_nought_to_60_in_something_over_three_seconds_us.mp3] obtain,(v),/əbˈteɪn/,"Đạt được, thu được, giành được, kiếm được, lấy về. =to get something, especially by making an effort.",I finally managed to [obtain] a copy of the report.
Further details can be [obtained] by writing to the above address.
First editions of these books are now almost impossible to [obtain].,"",[sound:obtain_uk.mp3],[sound:First_editions_of_these_books_are_now_almost_impossible_to_obtain._us.mp3] overlook,(v),/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/,"có vị trí cao để nhìn xuống được đâu đó (vd: có view đẹp) =to provide a view of, especially from above.",Our hotel room [overlooked] the harbour
The hotel is in a lovely location [overlooking] the lake.
The town has a 14th-century citadel [overlooking] the river.,"",[sound:overlook_uk.mp3],[sound:The_town_has_a_14th-century_citadel_overlooking_the_river._us.mp3] overseas,(adj/adv),/ˌəʊ.vəˈsiːz/,"ngoài nước, hải ngoại =in, from, or to other countries.",There are a lot of [overseas] students studying at our college.
My brother is a student [overseas].
Many more people go/travel/live/work [overseas] these days.,"",[sound:overseas_uk.mp3],[sound:Many_more_people_go_travel_live_work_overseas_these_days._us.mp3] peaceful,(adj),/ˈpiːs.fəl/,"yên ổn, thanh bình =quiet and calm.",a [peaceful] afternoon/place
It's so [peaceful] by the lake.
Everything was so quiet and [peaceful] in the early morning,"",[sound:peaceful_uk.mp3],[sound:Everything_was_so_quiet_and_peaceful_in_the_early_morning_us.mp3] peak,(n),/piːk/,"đỉnh cao nhất, tột đỉnh, cao điểm =the highest, strongest, or best point, value.",Prices reach a [peak] during August.
We saw a victory by an athlete at the very [peak] of her fitness and career.
Accommodation is tricky to find at the [peak] of the season.,"",[sound:peak_uk.mp3],[sound:Accommodation_is_tricky_to_find_at_the_peak_of_the_season._us.mp3] produce,(n),/ˈprɒd.juːs/,"nông sản =food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming.",farm [produce]
The shop sells only fresh local [produce].
Dairy [produce] has been in and out of favour for decades.,"",[sound:produce_uk.mp3],[sound:Dairy_produce_has_been_in_and_out_of_favour_for_decades._us.mp3] prominent,(adj),/ˈprɒmɪnənt/,"dễ thấy, nổi bật =easily seen [synonym] noticeable",The church tower was a [prominent] feature in the landscape.
The story was given a [prominent] position on the front page.
New books are displayed in a [prominent] position on tables at the front of the store.,"",[sound:prominent_uk.mp3],[sound:New_books_are_displayed_in_a_prominent_position_on_tables_at_the_front_of_the_store._us.mp3] quaint,(adj),/kweɪnt/,"Có vẻ cổ cổ là lạ; nhìn hay hay là lạ. =attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned.","a [quaint] seaside village
In Spain, we visited a cobblestone plaza with [quaint] little cafés around its perimeter.
We have so many [quaint] old settler cottages as well as grand Victorian and Edwardian buildings.","",[sound:quaint_uk.mp3],[sound:We_have_so_many_quaint_old_settler_cottages_as_well_as_grand_Victorian_and_Edwardian_buildings._us.mp3] remote,(adj),/rɪˈməʊt/,"xa xôi, hẻo lánh =far away from places where other people live [synonym] isolated","a [remote] beach
one of the [remotest] areas of the world
They live in a [remote] corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop.","",[sound:remote_uk.mp3],"[sound:They_live_in_a_remote_corner_of_Scotland,_miles_from_the_nearest_shop._us.mp3]" rural,(adj),/ˈrʊə.rəl/,"(thuộc) nông thôn, thôn dã =in, of, or like the countryside","The area is still very [rural] and undeveloped.
In the [rural] areas, illiteracy is widespread.
The difficulties facing [rural] communities today are very real.","",[sound:rural_uk.mp3],[sound:The_difficulties_facing_rural_communities_today_are_very_real._us.mp3] scenery,(n),/ˈsiːnəri/,"phong cảnh, cảnh vật =the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful.",They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the [scenery].
The majestic Montana [scenery] will leave you breathless.
You drive through the most incredible [scenery] to get there.,"",[sound:scenery_uk.mp3],[sound:You_drive_through_the_most_incredible_scenery_to_get_there._us.mp3] scenic,(adj),/ˈsiː.nɪk/,"nhiều cảnh vật đẹp đẽ =having beautiful natural scenery.",an area of outstanding [scenic] beauty.
They took the [scenic] route back to the hotel.
This is the by far most beautiful and [scenic] of the popular routes,"",[sound:scenic_uk.mp3],[sound:This_is_the_by_far_most_beautiful_and_scenic_of_the_popular_routes_us.mp3] scuba diving,(collocation),/ˈskuː.bə ˌdaɪ.vɪŋ/,"lặn có bình lặn =the sport of swimming underwater with special breathing equipment.",to go [scuba-diving]
[Scuba-diving] is available locally
Just don't plan any [scuba-diving] expeditions soon after,"",[sound:scuba_diving_uk.mp3],[sound:Just_don't_plan_any_scuba-diving_expeditions_soon_after_us.mp3] skyscraper,(n),/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pər/,"nhà chọc trời (toà nhà hiện đại rất cao ở thành thị) =a very tall building in a city.","He found himself approaching a forest of [skyscrapers].
On all sides, [skyscrapers] rose like jagged teeth.
The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown [skyscrapers].","",[sound:skyscraper_uk.mp3],[sound:The_restaurant_is_at_the_top_of_one_of_the_big_downtown_skyscrapers._us.mp3] sleepy,(adj),/ˈsliː.pi/,"tĩnh lặng, tẻ nhạt, không có nhiều hoạt động =(of a place) without much activity",They retired to a [sleepy] little town in the south of Italy.
He turned off the road into a [sleepy] little town
It is today a [sleepy] town but was world famous once.,"",[sound:sleepy_uk.mp3],[sound:It_is_today_a_sleepy_town_but_was_world_famous_once._us.mp3] snorkelling,(n),/ˈsnɔː.kəl.ɪŋ/,"lặn dùng ống thở =the activity of swimming while using a snorkel.","We went [snorkelling] along the Great Barrier Reef.
The sea is incredibly clear, which is ideal for [snorkelling]
We spent our mornings [snorkeling], spearfishing, and diving","",[sound:snorkelling_uk.mp3],"[sound:We_spent_our_mornings_snorkeling,_spearfishing,_and_diving_us.mp3]" spectacular,(adj),/spekˈtæk.jə.lər/,"đẹp mắt, ngoạn mục =very exciting to look at.",a [spectacular] view
He scored a [spectacular] goal in the second half.
There was a [spectacular] sunset last night.,"",[sound:spectacular_uk.mp3],[sound:There_was_a_spectacular_sunset_last_night._us.mp3] stadium,(n),/ˈsteɪ.di.əm/,"sân vận động =a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings.",Thousands of fans packed into the [stadium] to watch the match.
the opening of a new national [stadium] (= where a country's team plays its home games)
Thousands of fans are packing into the [stadium].,"",[sound:stadium_uk.mp3],[sound:Thousands_of_fans_are_packing_into_the_stadium._us.mp3] statue,(n),/ˈstætʃ.uː/,"tượng =an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal.","a [statue] of a boy
They planned to put up/erect a [statue] to the president.
In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden [statue], decorated in ivory and gold.","",[sound:statue_uk.mp3],"[sound:In_the_centre_of_the_hall_stood_a_colossal_wooden_statue,_decorated_in_ivory_and_gold._us.mp3]" steep,(adj),/stiːp/,"dốc =(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle.","a [steep] slope
It's a [steep] climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.
The castle is set on a [steep] hill/hillside.","",[sound:steep_uk.mp3],[sound:The_castle_is_set_on_a_steep_hill_hillside._us.mp3] stretch,(n),/stretʃ/,"quãng (đường); dải, khoảng (đất) =a continuous area of land or water.",This particular [stretch] of coast is especially popular with hikers.
Traffic is at a standstill along a five-mile [stretch] of the ring-road.
Some very rare birds inhabit our [stretch] of the river.,"",[sound:stretch_uk.mp3],[sound:Some_very_rare_birds_inhabit_our_stretch_of_the_river._us.mp3] suppose,(v),/səˈpəʊz/,"cho rằng, tin, nghĩ rằng =to think that something is likely to be true.","Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might [suppose].
Prices will go up, I [suppose].
We all [supposed] him to be German, but in fact he was Swiss.","",[sound:suppose_uk.mp3],"[sound:We_all_supposed_him_to_be_German,_but_in_fact_he_was_Swiss._us.mp3]" surf,(n),/sɜːf/,"sóng nhào =large waves in the sea or ocean, and the white foam that they produce as they fall on the beach, on rocks, etc","the sound of [surf] breaking on the beach
Sydney, [surf] capital of the world (= where the sport of surfing is very popular)
They had come just to watch the [surf] pounding in here right now.","",[sound:surf_uk.mp3],[sound:They_had_come_just_to_watch_the_surf_pounding_in_here_right_now._us.mp3] surfing,(n),/ˈsɜː.fɪŋ/,"môn lướt sóng =the sport of riding on a wave on a special board.","to go [surfing]
Dale took up [surfing] after his family moved to Los Angeles.
Popular water sports include swimming, [surfing] and water-skiing.","",[sound:surfing_uk.mp3],"[sound:Popular_water_sports_include_swimming,_surfing_and_water-skiing._us.mp3]" theme park,(collocation),/ˈθiːm ˌpɑːk/,"công viên giải trí =a large park where people go to enjoy themselves, for example by riding on large machines such as roller coasters, and where much of the entertainment is connected with one subject or idea.","a western-style [theme park]
The mall leads to an outdoor area, with cafes, a mini [theme park], and escalators.
The venue was Futuroscope, a space-age [theme park] near Poitiers.","",[sound:theme_park_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_venue_was_Futuroscope,_a_space-age_theme_park_near_Poitiers._us.mp3]" treacherous,(adj),/ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/,"hiểm trở, nguy hiểm =(of the ground or the sea) extremely dangerous, esp. because of bad weather conditions","Snow and ice have left many roads [treacherous], and drivers are warned to use caution.
Freezing rain made driving [treacherous].
We made it to the top, but coming down was more [treacherous].","",[sound:treacherous_uk.mp3],"[sound:We_made_it_to_the_top,_but_coming_down_was_more_treacherous._us.mp3]" trend,(n),/trend/,"khuynh hướng, xu hướng, chiều hướng =a general direction in which a situation is changing or developing.","There's been a downward/upward [trend] in sales in the last few years.
The [trend] is toward working longer hours for less money.
At any rate, there is a worrying [trend] developing along the North Mayo coast.","",[sound:trend_uk.mp3],"[sound:At_any_rate,_there_is_a_worrying_trend_developing_along_the_North_Mayo_coast._us.mp3]" trough,(n),/trɒf/,"điểm thấp =a low point in a regular series of high and low points.",Investing small amounts regularly is a good way of smoothing out the peaks and [troughs] of the stock market.
Investors have to live through stock market [troughs].
This has created bigger peaks and [troughs] in port activity.,"",[sound:trough_uk.mp3],[sound:This_has_created_bigger_peaks_and_troughs_in_port_activity._us.mp3] urban,(adj),/ˈɜː.bən/,"(thuộc) thành phố, (thuộc) thành thị; ở thành phố, ở thành thị =connected with a town or city",[urban] areas
[urban] life
[urban] development (= the process of building cities or making them larger),"",[sound:urban_uk.mp3],[sound:urban_development_us.mp3] valley,(n),/ˈvæl.i/,"thung lũng =an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.","a small town set in a [valley]
a wooded [valley]
Mountains, [valleys], and rivers provide memorable scenery for tourists.","",[sound:valley_uk.mp3],"[sound:Mountains,_valleys,_and_rivers_provide_memorable_scenery_for_tourists._us.mp3]" winding,(adj),/ˈwaɪn.dɪŋ/,"uốn khúc, quanh co, ngoằn ngoèo (sông, đường) =having a curving and twisting shape.","a long and [winding] road
They struggled up the narrow [winding] stairs.
There's a very long, [winding] path leading up to the house.","",[sound:winding_uk.mp3],"[sound:There's_a_very_long,_winding_path_leading_up_to_the_house._us.mp3]"