dedicate,(v),/ˈded.ɪ.keɪt/,"Cống hiến, hiến dâng; dành trọn cho =to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important [synonym] devote","He has [dedicated] his life to scientific research.
The new president said she would [dedicate] herself to protecting the rights of the sick and the homeless.
Back on the island, he [dedicated] himself to politics.","",[sound:dedicate_uk.mp3],"[sound:Back_on_the_island,_he_dedicated_himself_to_politics._us.mp3]" density,(n),/ˈden.sɪ.ti/,"Sự đông đúc, sự trù mật. Độ dày, mật độ, độ chặt =the number of people or things in a place when compared with the size of the place",The area has a high/low population [density].
We were unable to move because of the [density] of the crowd.
The region has a very high population [density].,"",[sound:density_uk.mp3],[sound:The_region_has_a_very_high_population_density._us.mp3] deplete,(v),/dɪˈpliːt/,"rút sạch, làm cạn kiệt, hút cạn =to reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left","Food supplies were severely [depleted].
If we continue to [deplete] the earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to the environment.
The illness [depletes] the body of important vitamins.","",[sound:deplete_uk.mp3],[sound:The_illness_depletes_the_body_of_important_vitamins._us.mp3] derivative,(n),/dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/,"(Hoá học) Chất dẫn xuất. (Ngôn ngữ học) Từ phái sinh. =a word or thing that has been developed or produced from another word or thing",Happiness' is a [derivative] of 'happy'.
Crack is a highly potent and addictive [derivative] of cocaine.
This is a [derivative] of seaweed that is currently used as a food additive.,"",[sound:derivative_uk.mp3],[sound:This_is_a_derivative_of_seaweed_that_is_currently_used_as_a_food_additive._us.mp3] diesel,(n),/ˈdiː.zəl/,"dầu điêzen =a type of heavy oil used as a fuel instead of petrol/gas",a [diesel] engine (= one that burns diesel)
[diesel] cars/locomotives/trains
My new car runs on (= uses) [diesel].,"",[sound:diesel_uk.mp3],[sound:My_new_car_runs_on_diesel._us.mp3] dim,(adj),/dɪm/,"Mờ, lờ mờ, tối mờ mờ, không rõ ràng; nhìn không rõ =not bright","the [dim] glow of the fire in the grate
This light is too [dim] to read by.
Below decks, the lights were [dim].","",[sound:dim_uk.mp3],"[sound:Below_decks,_the_lights_were_dim._us.mp3]" diminish,(v),/dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/,"Bớt, giảm, hạ bớt, giảm bớt; thu nhỏ. =to become or to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. [synonym ]decrease",The world's resources are rapidly [diminishing].
His influence has [diminished] with time.
These memories will not be [diminished] by time.,"",[sound:diminish_uk.mp3],[sound:These_memories_will_not_be_diminished_by_time._us.mp3] dire,(adj),/daɪər/,"Thảm khốc, khốc liệt, tàn khốc; kinh khủng rất nghiêm trọng =[usually before noun] (formal) very serious",These people are in [dire] need of help
He gave a [dire] warning that an earthquake was imminent
This decision will have [dire] consequences for local people.,"",[sound:dire_uk.mp3],[sound:This_decision_will_have_dire_consequences_for_local_people._us.mp3] discharge,(n),/ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/,"Sự tuôn ra, sự tháo ra, sự tiết ra, sự bốc ra, sự đổ ra, sự chảy ra. =the act of sending out waste liquid or gas",Thousands of fish were killed as a result of a [discharge] of poisonous chemicals from a nearby factory.
an oily [discharge]
Waste water [discharge] into the lagoon has also been banned.,"",[sound:discharge_uk.mp3],[sound:Waste_water_discharge_into_the_lagoon_has_also_been_banned._us.mp3] disposable,(adj),/dɪˈspəʊ.zə.bəl/,"Có thể bỏ đi; chỉ dùng một lần (rồi vứt đi) =used to describe a product that can be bought cheaply and is meant to be thrown away after use",[disposable] nappies
a [disposable] camera
daily [disposable] contact lenses,"",[sound:disposable_uk.mp3],[sound:daily_disposable_contact_lenses_us.mp3] disruption,(n),/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/,"Sự ngắt quãng, sự gián đoạn =an interruption in the usual way that a system, process, or event works",It would cause a tremendous [disruption] to our work schedule to install a different computer system.
A crackdown on illegal-immigrant hiring could create widespread workplace [disruptions].
The accident brought widespread [disruption] on the roads.,"",[sound:disruption_uk.mp3],[sound:The_accident_brought_widespread_disruption_on_the_roads._us.mp3] distribute,(v),/dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/,"Phân bổ, phân phối, phân phát. =to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people. to send goods to shops/stores and businesses so that they can be sold",The newspaper is [distributed] free
The organization [distributed] food to the earthquake victims.
The money was [distributed] among schools in the area.,"",[sound:distribute_uk.mp3],[sound:The_money_was_distributed_among_schools_in_the_area._us.mp3] double,(v),/ˈdʌb.əl/,"Làm gấp đôi, tăng gấp đôi, nhân gấp đôi =to become, or make something become, twice as much or as many",Membership almost [doubled] in two years.
[Double] all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people.
The program will [double] the amount of money available to help pay for child care.,"",[sound:double_uk.mp3],[sound:The_program_will_double_the_amount_of_money_available_to_help_pay_for_child_care._us.mp3] drastic,(adj),/ˈdræs.tɪk/,"Tác động mạnh mẽ, quyết liệt. =extreme in a way that has a sudden, serious or violent effect on something",[drastic] measures/changes
The government is threatening to take [drastic] action.
a [drastic] shortage of food,"",[sound:drastic_uk.mp3],[sound:a_drastic_shortage_of_food_us.mp3] effective,(adj),/ɪˈfek.tɪv/,"Hữu hiệu, có kết quả. Có hiệu lực, có kết quả. =producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result",It's an extremely [effective] remedy for a headache
She's a very [effective] teacher.
This style of decoration is simple yet [effective].,"",[sound:effective_uk.mp3],[sound:This_style_of_decoration_is_simple_yet_effective._us.mp3] efficient,(adj),/ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/,"Có năng suất cao, có hiệu suất cao, không lãng phí tài nguyên, thời gian, sức lực =doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money or energy","the [efficient] use of energy
As we get older, our bodies become less [efficient] at burning up calories.
The city's transport system is one of the most [efficient] in Europe","",[sound:efficient_uk.mp3],[sound:The_city's_transport_system_is_one_of_the_most_efficient_in_Europe_us.mp3] electricity,(n),/ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i/,"Điện, điện lực. =a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc.",The [electricity] has been turned off.
an [electricity] generating company
powered/heated by [electricity],"",[sound:electricity_uk.mp3],[sound:powered_heated_by_electricity_us.mp3] emit,(v),/ɪˈmɪt/,"Phát ra (ánh sáng, nhiệt ), bốc ra, tỏa ra (mùi vị, hơi ). =to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas",The metal container began to [emit] a clicking sound.
Sulphur gases were [emitted] by the volcano.
The alarm [emits] infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder,"",[sound:emit_uk.mp3],[sound:The_alarm_emits_infrared_rays_which_are_used_to_detect_any_intruder_us.mp3] enclosed,(adj),/ɪnˈkləʊzd/,"(không gian) khép kín, bị đóng kín, bị vây kín chặt xung quanh =surrounded by walls, objects, or structures",He doesn't like [enclosed] spaces
She turned on her heel and led the two men down the passage and through a dark kitchen to an [enclosed] yard.
It was an [enclosed] arena with limited avenues of escape.,"",[sound:enclosed_uk.mp3],[sound:It_was_an_enclosed_arena_with_limited_avenues_of_escape._us.mp3] encourage,(v),/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/,"Khuyến khích, cổ vũ, động viên. =to persuade somebody to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do",Banks actively [encouraged] people to borrow money.
We were [encouraged] to learn foreign languages at school.
We [encourage] the victims to talk freely about their experiences.,"",[sound:encourage_uk.mp3],[sound:We_encourage_the_victims_to_talk_freely_about_their_experiences._us.mp3] energy efficient,(adj),/ˌen.ə.dʒi ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/,"(đồ dùng) tiết kiệm điện/nhiên liệu/năng lượng =using little electricity, gas, etc :",[energy-efficient] homes/[energy-efficient] lighting
The company has fitted [energy-efficient] lighting throughout the building.
We need to become more [energy efficient] so that we don't generate power just to waste it.,"",[sound:energy_efficient_uk.mp3],[sound:We_need_to_become_more_energy_efficient_so_that_we_don't_generate_power_just_to_waste_it._us.mp3] engine,(n),/ˈen.dʒɪn/,"Máy động cơ. =the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move",a diesel/petrol [engine]
My car had to have a new [engine].
The plane was forced to land because of [engine] problems.,"",[sound:engine_uk.mp3],[sound:The_plane_was_forced_to_land_because_of_engine_problems._us.mp3] engineer,(v),/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪər/,"thiết kế và xây dựng một cái gì đó =to design and build something",The car is beautifully [engineered] and a pleasure to drive.
Many of Kuwait's spacious freeways were [engineered] by W S Atkins.
He [engineered] the water supply project,"",[sound:engineer_uk.mp3],[sound:He_engineered_the_water_supply_project_us.mp3] entirely,(adv),/ɪnˈtaɪə.li/,"Toàn bộ, toàn vẹn, trọn vẹn; hoàn toàn. =in every way possible; completely",I [entirely] agree with you.
I'm not [entirely] happy about the proposal.
That's an [entirely] different matter.,"",[sound:entirely_uk.mp3],[sound:That's_an_entirely_different_matter._us.mp3] entrepreneur,(n),/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/,"người khởi nghiệp, người tự sáng lập =a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks công ty mới",He was one of the [entrepreneurs] of the 80s who made their money in property
There is also fertile ground for serial [entrepreneurs] outside these industries.
She uses successful [entrepreneurs] as mentors and role models for her students.,"",[sound:entrepreneur_uk.mp3],[sound:She_uses_successful_entrepreneurs_as_mentors_and_role_models_for_her_students._us.mp3] estimate,(v),/ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/,"Đánh giá; ước lượng. =to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc of something",They [estimate] (that) the journey will take at least two weeks.
It is [estimated] (that) the project will last four years
It is hard to [estimate] how many children suffer from dyslexia,"",[sound:estimate_uk.mp3],[sound:It_is_hard_to_estimate_how_many_children_suffer_from_dyslexia_us.mp3] exhaust,(n),/ɪɡˈzɔːst/,"ống xả khí thải =a pipe through which exhaust gases come out",My car needs a new [exhaust].
About all you needed then were bigger engines with bigger [exhausts]
The tail [exhaust] pipe of the motor vehicle emitted poisonous smoke,"",[sound:exhaust_uk.mp3],[sound:The_tail_exhaust_pipe_of_the_motor_vehicle_emitted_poisonous_smoke_us.mp3] exhaust,(v),/ɪɡˈzɔːst/,"Làm kiệt quệ, làm rỗng, làm cạn; dốc hết, dùng hết. =to use all of something so that there is none left",Within three days they had [exhausted] their supply of food.
Don't give up until you have [exhausted] all the possibilities.
I'm afraid he's [exhausted] my patience.,"",[sound:exhaust_uk.mp3],[sound:I'm_afraid_he's_exhausted_my_patience._us.mp3] expend,(v),/ɪkˈspend/,"Tiêu, tiêu dùng (tiền ). Dùng hết, dùng cạn. =(formal) to use or spend a lot of time, money, energy, etc.",She [expended] all her efforts on the care of home and children.
Smith had [expended] large sums in pursuing his claim through the court.
Most animals [expend] a lot of energy searching for food.,"",[sound:expend_uk.mp3],[sound:Most_animals_expend_a_lot_of_energy_searching_for_food._us.mp3] extend,(v),/ɪkˈstend/,"Kéo dài (thời hạn ), gia hạn, mở rộng. =to make something longer or larger. to make something last longer",to [extend] a fence/road/house.
The show has been [extended] for another six weeks.
We have plans to [extend] our house (= to make it bigger).,"",[sound:extend_uk.mp3],[sound:We_have_plans_to_extend_our_house_._us.mp3]