organize,(v),/ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪz/,"sắp xếp
=to arrange something or the parts of something into a particular order or structure",The books were [organized] on the shelves according to their size.
[organize] lessons in a planned way
There is a good selection and often items are [organized] in order of the ascending price range,"
",[sound:organize_uk.mp3],[sound:There_is_a_good_selection_and_often_items_are_organized_in_order_of_the_ascending_price_range_us.mp3]
overcome,(v),/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm/,"vượt qua, chiến thắng
=to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem that has been preventing you from achieving something.",She [overcame] injury to win the Olympic gold medal.
Eventually she managed to [overcome] her shyness in class.
He [overcame] his pain for a time,"
",[sound:overcome_uk.mp3],[sound:He_overcame_his_pain_for_a_time_us.mp3]
phd,(n),/ˌpiː.eɪtʃˈdiː/,"bằng tiến sĩ, học vị tiến sĩ
=the abbreviation for ['Doctor of Philosophy' ](a university degree of a very high level that is given to somebody who has done research in a particular subject)",a [PhD] student/thesis
Susannah has a [PhD] in Italian literature.
She's a [PhD].,"
",[sound:phd_uk.mp3],[sound:She's_a_PhD._us.mp3]
postgraduate,(n),/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒ.u.ət/,"Nghiên cứu sinh (người đang học sau đại học).
=a student who has already received one degree and is studying at a university for a more advanced degree.",[postgraduate] students
a [postgraduate] course
What about part-time students - and [postgraduates]?,"
",[sound:postgraduate_uk.mp3],[sound:What_about_part-time_students_-_and_postgraduates?_us.mp3]
primary,(adj),/ˈpraɪ.mər.i/,"(thuộc) tiểu học
=of or for the teaching of young children, especially those between five and eleven years old",In [primary] education there is an acute shortage of teachers.
The council is addressing the problem by building two new [primary] schools by 2006.
Most students leaving [primary] education continue into secondary school,"
",[sound:primary_uk.mp3],[sound:Most_students_leaving_primary_education_continue_into_secondary_school_us.mp3]
private school,(collocation),/ˌpraɪ.vət ˈskuːl/,"trường tư (học sinh phải tự trả toàn bộ tiền học phí)
=a school that receives no money from the government and where the education of the students is paid for by their parents.","Are public school teachers any more effective than those in [private schools]?
Roughly one in nine students in the United States is educated in a [private school].
Parents can choose to send their kids to [private schools], but private schools are costly","
",[sound:private_school_uk.mp3],"[sound:Parents_can_choose_to_send_their_kids_to_private_schools,_but_private_schools_are_costly_us.mp3]"
public school,(collocation),/ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈskuːl/,"trường công (học phí được chính phủ hỗ trợ, hoặc miễn phí)
=a free local school paid for by the government.",his precise English [public school] accent
Children are now encouraged to join [public schools] and funds are sought for the school fees
This doesn't include the property taxes they pay which go directly to funding [public schools].,"
",[sound:public_school_uk.mp3],[sound:This_doesn't_include_the_property_taxes_they_pay_which_go_directly_to_funding_public_schools._us.mp3]
relevant,(adj),/ˈrel.ə.vənt/,"liên quan đến; phù hợp; thích đáng
=closely connected with what is happening or being discussed",Education should be [relevant] to the child's needs
Send me all the [relevant] information.
The point is highly [relevant] to this discussion.,"
",[sound:relevant_uk.mp3],[sound:The_point_is_highly_relevant_to_this_discussion._us.mp3]
research,(v),/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/,"Nghiên cứu.
=to study something carefully and try to discover new facts about it.",They're [researching] into ways of improving people's diet.
She's [researching] into possible cures for AIDS.
Obviously they didn't [research] it and get enough information.,"
",[sound:research_uk.mp3],[sound:Obviously_they_didn't_research_it_and_get_enough_information._us.mp3]
review,(v),/rɪˈvjuː/,"ôn tập
=to look again at something you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam",We will be [reviewing] all the topics covered this semester.
In the next chapter we [review] a number of recent empirical studies
During your first few days on the unit we will [review] routines and procedures with you,"
",[sound:review_uk.mp3],[sound:During_your_first_few_days_on_the_unit_we_will_review_routines_and_procedures_with_you_us.mp3]
revise,(v),/rɪˈvaɪz/,"xem lại, đọc lại sách hoặc vở, đặc biệt là để ôn tập
=UK (US review) to study again something you have already learned, in preparation for an exam",I spent the weekend [revising] for my exam.
Students frantically [revising] for exams
We're [revising] (algebra) for the test tomorrow.,"
",[sound:revise_uk.mp3],[sound:We're_revising_for_the_test_tomorrow._us.mp3]
scholarship,(n),/ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp/,"Học bổng
=an amount of money given by a school, college, university, or other organization to pay for the studies of a person with great ability but little money.",He got/won a [scholarship] to Harvard.
The money will be used to support [scholarships] and education grants through the Foundation
Those who do well can receive additional awards and [scholarships],"
",[sound:scholarship_uk.mp3],[sound:Those_who_do_well_can_receive_additional_awards_and_scholarships_us.mp3]
science,(n),/ˈsaɪ.əns/,"Khoa học.
=(knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, especially by watching, measuring, and doing experiments, and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities",new developments in [science] and technology
Space travel is one of the wonders of modern [science].
Economics is not an exact [science].,"
",[sound:science_uk.mp3],[sound:Economics_is_not_an_exact_science._us.mp3]
scientific,(adj),/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/,"liên quan đến khoa học một cách khoa học, có tổ chức
=relating to science, or using the organized methods of science","a [scientific] discoveryscientific knowledge
Your son's experience may not be [scientific], but it certainly is convincing.
Their study now provides a sound [scientific] basis for the present standard of care","
",[sound:scientific_uk.mp3],[sound:Their_study_now_provides_a_sound_scientific_basis_for_the_present_standard_of_care_us.mp3]
scientist,(n),/ˈsaɪəntɪst/,"Nhà khoa học; người giỏi về khoa học tự nhiên.
=a person who studies one or more of the natural sciences (= for example, physics, chemistry and biology).",a research [scientist]
nuclear [scientists]
[scientists] and engineers,"
",[sound:scientist_uk.mp3],[sound:scientists_and_engineers_us.mp3]
scope,(n),/skəʊp/,"Phạm vi, tầm xa (kiến thức)
=the range of things that a subject, an organization, an activity, etc deals with.",I'm afraid that problem is beyond/outside the [scope] of my lecture.
Oil painting does not come within the [scope] of a course of this kind.
We widened the [scope] of our investigation,"
",[sound:scope_uk.mp3],[sound:We_widened_the_scope_of_our_investigation_us.mp3]
secondary school,(collocation),/ˈsek.ən.dri skuːl/,"trường cấp 2
=a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 18",He was educated at the local [secondary school] in Shettleston.
Marcus has just started at [secondary school].
His party has promised to provide every child in [secondary school] with a free laptop and public transportation.,"
",[sound:secondary_school_uk.mp3],[sound:His_party_has_promised_to_provide_every_child_in_secondary_school_with_a_free_laptop_and_public_transportation._us.mp3]
senior,(adj),/ˈsiː.njər/,"Nhiều tuổi hơn, cao cấp hơn, lâu năm hơn, ở trình độ cao hơn; ở trình độ cao nhất.
=high or higher in rank;older and more experienced.",Junior nurses usually work alongside more [senior] nurses
The meeting should be chaired by the most [senior] person present.
Looks like the more [senior] and experienced lot want to join this bandwagon,"
",[sound:senior_uk.mp3],[sound:Looks_like_the_more_senior_and_experienced_lot_want_to_join_this_bandwagon_us.mp3]
single-sex,(adj),/ˌsɪŋɡlˈseks/,"(trường) chỉ dành cho một giới (nam hoặc nữ)
=(schools) for either girls or boys, but not both.","I went to a [single-sex] school.
Research has shown that [single-sex] schools have many advantages for their students
Traditionally, [single-sex] education has been provided in the form of private schooling","
",[sound:single-sex_uk.mp3],"[sound:Traditionally,_single-sex_education_has_been_provided_in_the_form_of_private_schooling_us.mp3]"
specialization,(n),/ˌspeʃ.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/,"Sự chuyên môn hoá, sự chuyên khoa.
=a particular area of knowledge or the process of becoming an expert in a particular area.",[Specialization] (= limiting study or work to one particular area) usually doesn't occur until PhD level.
The lawyer said that he was unable to help us because our case fell outside his [specialization].
I spent two years looking for a job in my [specialisation],"
",[sound:specialization_uk.mp3],[sound:I_spent_two_years_looking_for_a_job_in_my_specialisation_us.mp3]
straightforward,(adj),/ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd/,"Không phức tạp, không rắc rối (nhiệm vụ ).
=easy to do or to understand; not complicated.","Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very [straightforward]
It's quite [straightforward] to get here.
Life was easy, [straightforward], and if he wanted something done, he just did it","
",[sound:straightforward_uk.mp3],"[sound:Life_was_easy,_straightforward,_and_if_he_wanted_something_done,_he_just_did_it_us.mp3]"
studious,(adj),/ˈstjuː.di.əs/,"chăm học, siêng học
=Enjoy studying or spend a lot of time studying","She was a [studious] child, happiest when reading.
I was a thoughtful & [studious] child and adolescent.
She's serious and [studious], but funny and comfortable at the same time.","
",[sound:studious_uk.mp3],"[sound:She's_serious_and_studious,_but_funny_and_comfortable_at_the_same_time._us.mp3]"
syllabus,(n),/ˈsɪl.ə.bəs/,"Đề cương bài giảng; đề cương khoá học, Kế hoạch học tập.
=(a plan showing) the subjects or books to be studied in a particular course.",Which books are on the [syllabus] this year?
There isn't time to cover the [syllabus]
The teacher went over a [syllabus] for the course.,"
",[sound:syllabus_uk.mp3],[sound:The_teacher_went_over_a_syllabus_for_the_course._us.mp3]
thesis,(n),/ˈθiː.sɪs/,"Luận văn, luận án.
=a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree.",Students must submit a [thesis] on an agreed subject within four years.
He has recently completed a doctoral [thesis] at the University of Exeter.
Another chapter is devoted entirely to writing a doctoral [thesis].,"
",[sound:thesis_uk.mp3],[sound:Another_chapter_is_devoted_entirely_to_writing_a_doctoral_thesis._us.mp3]