myth,(n),/mɪθ/,"một điều được tin rộng rãi, nhưng không có cơ sở khoa học
=something that many people believe but that does not exist or is false [synonym] fallacy","Contrary to popular [myth], women are not worse drivers than men<br>Statistics disprove the [myth] that women are worse drivers than men.<br>However, Kay wants to expose this belief as a fashion [myth].","<img src=""fxs-uncover-the-facts-1185px.jpg"">",[sound:myth_uk.mp3],"[sound:However,_Kay_wants_to_expose_this_belief_as_a_fashion_myth._us.mp3]"
needlessly,(adv),/ˈniːd.ləs.li/,"Thừa, vô ích, một cách không cần thiết
=in a way that is not necessary because it could have been avoided [synonym] unnecessarily",She'd worried [needlessly] about whether there would be enough food<br>The process was [needlessly] slow.<br>The war was [needlessly] prolonged,"<img src=""paste-3947074945898.jpg"">",[sound:needlessly_uk.mp3],[sound:The_war_was_needlessly_prolonged_us.mp3]
non-renewable,(adj),/ˌnɒn.rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/,"(năng lượng, tài nguyên) không thể tái tạo được
=(of natural resources such as gas or oil) that cannot be replaced after use","Oil, natural gas, and coal are [non-renewable] fuels.<br>Fossil fuels are [non-renewable] and rapidly running out.<br>Green power is displacing power that would have come from a [non-renewable] source.","<img src=""nonrenewable-resources-definition-examples_133782.jpg"">",[sound:non-renewable_uk.mp3],[sound:Green_power_is_displacing_power_that_would_have_come_from_a_non-renewable_source._us.mp3]
offset,(v),/ˌɒfˈset/,"Bù lại, đền bù, bù đắp.
=to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result",Prices have risen in order to [offset] the increased cost of materials<br>The extra cost of travelling to work is [offset] by the lower price of houses here.<br>The price of petrol products was [offset] by a decline in motor vehicle prices.,"<img src=""paste-2366526980507.jpg"">",[sound:offset_uk.mp3],[sound:The_price_of_petrol_products_was_offset_by_a_decline_in_motor_vehicle_prices._us.mp3]
optical fibre,(n),/ˌɒp.tɪ.kəl ˈfaɪ.bər/,"sợi quang học, cáp quang
=a thin glass thread through which light can be transmitted (= sent)",Nearly every long-distance call made in Britain now travels on [optical fibre] instead of cable.<br>The other essential for the cloud to get up to full working speed is a network based on[optical fibres].<br>[Optical fibre] networks could make the internet 15 times faster.,"<img src=""paste-9307194131198.jpg"">",[sound:optical_fibre_uk.mp3],[sound:Optical_fibre_networks_could_make_the_internet_15_times_faster._us.mp3]
orangutan,(n),/ɔːˈræŋ.ə.tæn/,"Đười ươi hay còn gọi là dã nhân hay người rừng
=a large ape (= an animal like a large monkey with no tail) with long arms and reddish hair, that lives in Borneo and Sumatra","Female [orangutans] are half the size of males.<br>An [orangutan] may be taller, may have very strong and agile arms and long canines, but if it does not know how to use these as weapons, they are of little use.<br>Does an [orangutan] have the same emotions we do?","<img src=""paste-5519032976162.jpg"">",[sound:orangutan_uk.mp3],[sound:Does_an_orangutan_have_the_same_emotions_we_do?_us.mp3]
ordinary,(adj),/ˈɔː.dən.əri/,"Thường, thông thường, bình thường, tầm thường.
=not unusual or different in any way",an [ordinary] sort of day<br>[ordinary] people like you and me<br>an [ordinary] neighbourhood,"<img src=""566bac7eabe8f.jpg"">",[sound:ordinary_uk.mp3],[sound:an_ordinary_neighbourhood_us.mp3]
outweigh,(v),/aʊtˈweɪ/,"Có nhiều tác dụng hơn, có nhiều giá trị hơn, có nhiều ảnh hưởng hơn.
=to be greater or more important than something",The advantages far [outweigh] the disadvantages.<br>The benefits would surely far [outweigh] the risks.<br>The benefits of increased immigration [outweigh] the costs.,"<img src=""outweigh_2.jpg"">",[sound:outweigh_uk.mp3],[sound:The_benefits_of_increased_immigration_outweigh_the_costs._us.mp3]
petrol,(n),/ˈpet.rəl/,"xăng
=a liquid obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in car engines, etc.",to fill a car up with [petrol]<br>to run out of [petrol]<br>the [petrol] tank of a car,"<img src=""lmoneypetrol-pump-136400667794203901-150923162104.jpg"">",[sound:petrol_uk.mp3],[sound:the_petrol_tank_of_a_car_us.mp3]
plant,(n),/plɑːnt/,"nhà máy
=a factory or place where power is produced or an industrial process takes place",a nuclear reprocessing [plant]<br>Japanese car [plants]<br>a chemical [plant],"<img src=""paste-16703127814912.jpg"">",[sound:plant_uk.mp3],[sound:a_chemical_plant_us.mp3]
poisonous,(adj),/ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/,"Độc, có chất độc.
=causing death or illness if swallowed or absorbed into the body [synonym] toxic",[poisonous] chemicals/plants<br>This gas is highly [poisonous].<br>The leaves of certain trees are [poisonous] to cattle.,"<img src=""paste-17085379903713.jpg"">",[sound:poisonous_uk.mp3],[sound:The_leaves_of_certain_trees_are_poisonous_to_cattle._us.mp3]
pond,(n),/pɒnd/,"ao
=a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial",a fish [pond]<br>She chose a bench beside the duck [pond] and sat down.<br>Fish in garden [ponds] are also at risk.,"<img src=""paste-11708080849279.jpg"">",[sound:pond_uk.mp3],[sound:Fish_in_garden_ponds_are_also_at_risk._us.mp3]
ponder,(v),/ˈpɒn.dər/,"suy nghĩ,cân nhắc.
=to think about something carefully for a period of time synonym consider",She sat back for a minute to [ponder] her next move in the game<br>We intend to [ponder] all the alternatives before acting<br>They are [pondering] whether the money could be better used elsewhere,"<img src=""Deep-Thoughts-to-Ponder-For-Your-Facebook-Wall.jpg"">",[sound:ponder_uk.mp3],[sound:They_are_pondering_whether_the_money_could_be_better_used_elsewhere_us.mp3]
potential,(adj),/pəˈten.ʃəl/,"Tiềm tàng.
=that can develop into something or be developed in the future [synonym] possible",[potential] customers<br>First we need to identify actual and [potential] problems.<br>The [potential] benefits outweigh the problems.,"<img src=""bigstock-Businessman-with-illuminated-l-64002370-2-583x389.jpg"">",[sound:potential_uk.mp3],[sound:The_potential_benefits_outweigh_the_problems._us.mp3]
power,(v),/ˈpaʊ.ɚ/,"Cung cấp lực (cho máy ).
=to supply a machine or vehicle with the energy that makes it work",The aircraft is [powered] by a jet engine.<br>The plant generates enough energy to [power] a town of 6 000 people.<br>The mill's machinery is [powered] by waterwheels.,"<img src=""paste-4724464026443.jpg"">",[sound:power_uk.mp3],[sound:The_mill's_machinery_is_powered_by_waterwheels._us.mp3]
power plant,(n),/ˈpaʊər plænt/,"nhà máy sản xuất điện
=a building or group of buildings where electricity is produced","Generally, a conventional [power plant] emits the heat created as a by-product of electricity generation into the environment through cooling towers, as flue gas, or by other means.<br>Nuclear [power plants] are in meltdown and the national grid is dead.<br>A nuclear [power plant] worker faces great personal danger when she uncovers serious lapses in safety standards.","<img src=""paste-9040906158844.jpg"">",[sound:power_plant_uk.mp3],[sound:A_nuclear_power_plant_worker_faces_great_personal_danger_when_she_uncovers_serious_lapses_in_safety_standards._us.mp3]
prefer,(v),/prɪˈfɜːr/,"thích hơn, ưa hơn
=to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better","Coffee or tea?' 'I'd [prefer] tea, thanks'<br>He [prefers] watching football to playing it.<br>The donor [prefers] to remain anonymous.","<img src=""066abb7.jpg"">",[sound:prefer_uk.mp3],[sound:The_donor_prefers_to_remain_anonymous._us.mp3]
premise,(v),/ˈprem.ɪs/,"lấy cơ sở cho lời nói, lý thuyết, ý tưởng, của mình dựa trên cái gì đó
=​to base a theory, argument, etc on an idea, thought, or belief","He [premised] his argument on several incorrect assumptions.<br>The reforms were [premised] on our findings<br>At the beginning of his Memorial, the writer [premises] his argument on religious values.","<img src=""3.png"">",[sound:premise_uk.mp3],"[sound:At_the_beginning_of_his_Memorial,_the_writer_premises_his_argument_on_religious_values._us.mp3]"
preserve,(v),/prɪˈzɜrv/,"Giữ, giữ gìn, bảo quản, bảo tồn, duy trì.
=to keep a particular quality, feature, etc ; to make sure that something is kept",He was anxious to [preserve] his reputation.<br>Efforts to [preserve] the peace have failed.<br>She managed to [preserve] her sense of humour under very trying circumstances.,"<img src=""can-and-preserving-at-home-ftr.jpg"">",[sound:preserve_uk.mp3],[sound:She_managed_to_preserve_her_sense_of_humour_under_very_trying_circumstances._us.mp3]
promote,(v),/prəˈməʊt/,"Làm tăng tiến, đẩy mạnh, xúc tiến, khuyến khích.
=to help something to happen or develop [synonym] encourage",policies to [promote] economic growth<br>a campaign to [promote] awareness of environmental issues<br>A new campaign has been launched to [promote] safe driving.,"<img src=""promote-tutor-services.jpg"">",[sound:promote_uk.mp3],[sound:A_new_campaign_has_been_launched_to_promote_safe_driving._us.mp3]
proportion,(n),/prəˈpɔː.ʃən/,"Tỷ lệ.
=the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole",Water covers a large [proportion] of the earth's surface<br>A higher [proportion] of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain.<br>Children make up a large [proportion] of the world's population.,"<img src=""bigstock-Pie-Chart-Collection-1798874-720x540.jpg"">",[sound:proportion_uk.mp3],[sound:Children_make_up_a_large_proportion_of_the_world's_population._us.mp3]
proposition,(n),/ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/,"Lời đề nghị, kế hoạch, đề xuất, dự kiến đề ra.
=an offer or suggestion, usually in business",He wrote to me last week regarding a business [proposition] he thought might interest me.<br>I've put my [proposition] to the company director for his consideratio<br>The chairman was advised that it was a risky business [proposition].,"<img src=""domain-name-standard-value-proposition.jpg"">",[sound:proposition_uk.mp3],[sound:The_chairman_was_advised_that_it_was_a_risky_business_proposition._us.mp3]
prospect,(n),/ˈprɒs.pekt/,"Cảnh, toàn cảnh, viễn cảnh Hy vọng ở tương lai, triển vọng tương lai, tiền đồ
=the possibility that something will happen",Is there any [prospect] of the weather improving?There seems little prospect of an end to the dispute<br>(+ that)  There's not much [prospect] that this war will be over soon<br>There's every [prospect] of success.,"<img src=""Selling-To-Prospects-That-Are-Worth-Your-Time-And-Effort.jpg"">",[sound:prospect_uk.mp3],[sound:There's_every_prospect_of_success._us.mp3]
public transport,(collocation),/ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/,"phương tiện giao thông công cộng
=the system of buses, trains, etc provided by the government or by companies, which people use to travel from one place to another",to travel on/by [public transport]<br>Most of us use [public transport] to get to work.<br>There is no [public transport] from the village.,"<img src=""paste-2151778616030.jpg"">",[sound:public_transport_uk.mp3],[sound:There_is_no_public_transport_from_the_village._us.mp3]
quantity,(n),/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/,"Lượng, số lượng, đại lượng
=an amount or a number of something",a large/small [quantity] of something<br>enormous/vast/huge [quantities] of food<br>a product that is cheap to produce in large [quantities],"<img src=""quantity-183sood.jpg"">",[sound:quantity_uk.mp3],[sound:a_product_that_is_cheap_to_produce_in_large_quantities_us.mp3]
recent,(adj),/ˈriː.sənt/,"Gần đây, xảy ra gần đây, mới đây, mới xảy ra
=that happened or began only a short time ago",a [recent] development/discovery/event<br>his most [recent] visit to Poland<br>There have been many changes in [recent] years.,"<img src=""2000px-Gnome-document-open-recent.svg.png"">",[sound:recent_uk.mp3],[sound:There_have_been_many_changes_in_recent_years._us.mp3]
rechargeable,(adj),/rıˈʧɑː.dʒə.bəl/,"Có thể nạp lại.
=(of a battery) that can be filled again with electrical power","[rechargeable] batteries<br>e try to buy reusable, repairable, and [rechargeable] products.<br>It can run off a [rechargeable] battery pack","<img src=""batteries-5.jpg"">",[sound:rechargeable_uk.mp3],[sound:It_can_run_off_a_rechargeable_battery_pack_us.mp3]
reduction,(n),/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/,"Sự thu nhỏ, sự giảm bớt.
=an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smaller",a 33% [reduction] in the number of hospital beds available<br>The report recommends further [reductions] in air and noise emissions.<br>The cutbacks have required a 10% [reduction] in staff numbers.,"<img src=""paste-5446018531732.jpg"">",[sound:reduction_uk.mp3],[sound:The_cutbacks_have_required_a_10%_reduction_in_staff_numbers._us.mp3]
release,(v),/rɪˈliːs/,"(Hoá học) Làm bay ra, làm thoát ra (hơi).
=to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere",Coal power stations [release] sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.<br>Hormones are [released] from glands into the bloodstream.<br>Coal power stations [release] sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.,"<img src=""paste-1606317769440.jpg"">",[sound:release_uk.mp3],[sound:Coal_power_stations_release_sulphur_dioxide_into_the_atmosphere._us.mp3]
remain,(v),/rɪˈmeɪn/,"Còn lại.
=to still be present after the other parts have been removed, used, etc ; to continue to exist",Very little of the house [remained] after the fire.<br>Only about half of the original workforce [remains].<br>There were only ten minutes [remaining].,"<img src=""paste-13752485282475.jpg"">",[sound:remain_uk.mp3],[sound:There_were_only_ten_minutes_remaining._us.mp3]