craving,(n),/ˈkreɪ.vɪŋ/,"Sự thèm muốn, lòng khao khát
=a strong feeling of wanting something","I have a [craving] for chocolate.<br>The [craving] for cheap money is like an addiction that has to stop now.<br>It certainly seems that after the festive fun had worn off, the publicity seeking pair went back to [craving] some attention.","<img src=""Cravings.jpg"">",[sound:craving_uk.mp3],"[sound:It_certainly_seems_that_after_the_festive_fun_had_worn_off,_the_publicity_seeking_pair_went_back_to_craving_some_attention._us.mp3]"
critic,(n),/ˈkrɪt.ɪk/,"Nhà phê bình (văn nghệ).
=someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc.","She's a film/theatre [critic] for the ""Irish Times"".<br>The play has been well received by the [critics].<br>The New York [critics] had praised her performance.","<img src=""paste-3513283248501.jpg"">",[sound:critic_uk.mp3],[sound:The_New_York_critics_had_praised_her_performance._us.mp3]
cue,(v),/kjuː/,"dấu hiệu để nhắc ai đó làm gì đấy
=an action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something","Jon's arrival was a [cue] for more champagne.<br>I think that's my [cue] to explain why I'm here.<br>The actors not performing sit at the side of the stage in full view, waiting for their [cues].","<img src=""paste-3010772074705.jpg"">",[sound:cue_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_actors_not_performing_sit_at_the_side_of_the_stage_in_full_view,_waiting_for_their_cues._us.mp3]"
deftly,(adv),/ˈdeft.li/,"Khéo léo
=in a skilful way",I threw her a towel which she [deftly] caught<br>They [deftly] avoided answering my questions.<br>One of the waiting servants [deftly] caught him as he fell.,"<img src=""154979114.jpg"">",[sound:deftly_uk.mp3],[sound:One_of_the_waiting_servants_deftly_caught_him_as_he_fell._us.mp3]
devote,(v),/dɪˈvoʊt/,"dành riêng cho, dành trọn cho
=to give an amount of time, attention, etc to something","I could only [devote] two hours a day to the work<br>He [devoted] his life to serving his family, friends, and neighbors<br>Over half his speech was [devoted] to the issue of saving Social Security.","<img src=""shutterstock_450014923-1000x641.jpg"">",[sound:devote_uk.mp3],[sound:Over_half_his_speech_was_devoted_to_the_issue_of_saving_Social_Security._us.mp3]
dine,(v),/daɪn/,"Ăn cơm (trưa, chiều)
=to eat the main meal of the day, usually in the evening",I hate [dining] alone.<br>We [dined] by candlelight.<br>He once [dined] with the president of France.,"<img src=""paste-2134598746856.jpg"">",[sound:dine_uk.mp3],[sound:He_once_dined_with_the_president_of_France._us.mp3]
eclectic,(adj),/ɪˈklek.tɪk/,"không theo riêng một trường phái, xu hướng nào cả mà trộn lẫn, kết hợp đa dạng nhiều cái lại với nhau
=not following one style or set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety",She has very [eclectic] tastes in literature.<br>His house is an [eclectic] mixture of the antique and the modern.<br>It was the [eclectic] nature of the show that made it appealing.,"<img src=""Eclectic-home-decor.jpg"">",[sound:eclectic_uk.mp3],[sound:It_was_the_eclectic_nature_of_the_show_that_made_it_appealing._us.mp3]
edition,(n),/ɪˈdɪʃ.ən/,"Loại sách in ra loại sách xuất bản
=a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published",the paperback/hardback [edition] of the dictionary<br>The regional [editions] of the paper contain specific information for that area.<br>A paperback [edition] is now available at bookshops.,"<img src=""paste-2426656522798.jpg"">",[sound:edition_uk.mp3],[sound:A_paperback_edition_is_now_available_at_bookshops._us.mp3]
electric,(adj),/iˈlek.trɪk/,"Làm náo động, làm sôi nổi.
=full of excitement; making people excited [synonym] electrifying",an [electric] performance.<br>The atmosphere was [electric]<br>The news had an [electric] effect on the waiting crowd.,"<img src=""paste-8211977470352.jpg"">",[sound:electric_uk.mp3],[sound:The_news_had_an_electric_effect_on_the_waiting_crowd._us.mp3]
embed,(v),/ɪmˈbed/,"Ấn vào, đóng vào, gắn vào Khắc sâu vào, ăn sâu vào (nghĩa bóng)
=to fix something firmly into a substance or solid object",The bullet [embedded] itself in the wall.<br>These attitudes are deeply [embedded] in our society (= felt very strongly and difficult to change).<br>This agreement will be [embedded] in a state treaty to be signed soon.,"<img src=""Hammer-Nail-Lg.jpg"">",[sound:embed_uk.mp3],[sound:This_agreement_will_be_embedded_in_a_state_treaty_to_be_signed_soon._us.mp3]
emerge,(v),/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/,"Nổi lên, hiện ra, lòi ra
=to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something",The swimmer [emerged] from the lake.<br>She finally [emerged] from her room at noon.<br>He [emerged] from the shadows.,"<img src=""paste-4535485464976.jpg"">",[sound:emerge_uk.mp3],[sound:He_emerged_from_the_shadows._us.mp3]
emergence,(n),/ɪˈmɜː.dʒəns/,"Sự nổi lên, sự hiện ra, sự lòi ra
=the fact of something becoming known or starting to exist",China's [emergence] as an economic power<br>the island's [emergence] from the sea 3 000 years ago<br>Such activism is resulting in the [emergence] of progressive policy.,"<img src=""Emergence-20040418-02e.jpg"">",[sound:emergence_uk.mp3],[sound:Such_activism_is_resulting_in_the_emergence_of_progressive_policy._us.mp3]
emerging,(adj),/ɪˈmɜː.dʒɪŋ/,"mới xuất hiện, mới nổi
=starting to exist",Western governments should be giving more aid to the [emerging] democracies of the Third World.<br>[emerging] economies/markets<br>An entirely new industry of hightech metabolising plants and digestors is [emerging] to take its place.,"<img src=""paste-5592047420244.jpg"">",[sound:emerging_uk.mp3],[sound:An_entirely_new_industry_of_hightech_metabolising_plants_and_digestors_is_emerging_to_take_its_place._us.mp3]
engaged,(adj),/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/,"đang tham gia vào, có liên quan đến (cái gì đấy)
=involved in something",They are [engaged] in talks with the Irish government<br>She's part of a team of scientists who are [engaged] on/upon cancer research.<br>They've been [engaged] in a legal battle with the council for several months.,"<img src=""o-READING-PILE-OF-BOOKS-facebook.jpg"">",[sound:engaged_uk.mp3],[sound:They've_been_engaged_in_a_legal_battle_with_the_council_for_several_months._us.mp3]
enigmatic,(adj),/ˌen.ɪɡˈmæt.ɪk/,"Bí ẩn, khó hiểu
=mysterious and impossible to understand completely",The Mona Lisa has a famously [enigmatic] smile.<br>He left an [enigmatic] message on my answering machine.<br>She starred in one of Welles's most [enigmatic] films.,"<img src=""12259.jpg"">",[sound:enigmatic_uk.mp3],[sound:She_starred_in_one_of_Welles's_most_enigmatic_films._us.mp3]
enrich,(v),/ɪnˈrɪtʃ/,"Làm giàu, làm giàu thêm, làm phong phú
=to improve the quality of something by adding something else","Fertilizer helps to [enrich] the soil.<br>My life was greatly [enriched] by knowing her.<br>He will drain, rather than [enrich], the country.","<img src=""Not-Just-for-New-Years-5-Resolutions-That-Enrich-Your-Life-4-size-3.jpg"">",[sound:enrich_uk.mp3],"[sound:He_will_drain,_rather_than_enrich,_the_country._us.mp3]"
existence,(n),/ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/,"Sự tồn tại
=the state or fact of being real or living or of being present",I was unaware of his [existence] until today.<br>This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in [existence].<br>Pakistan came into [existence] as an independent country in 1947.,"<img src=""1I6L6h1lD-h-0NRlQ6AXTyA.jpeg"">",[sound:existence_uk.mp3],[sound:Pakistan_came_into_existence_as_an_independent_country_in_1947._us.mp3]
explicit,(adj),/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/,"Rõ ràng, dứt khoát
=clear and exact",I gave her very [explicit] directions how to get here.<br>She was very [explicit] about (= said very clearly and exactly) what she thought was wrong with the plans.<br>I wasn't aware that I would be paying - you certainly didn't make it [explicit] (= state it clearly).,"<img src=""nj7576-125a-i1.jpg"">",[sound:explicit_uk.mp3],[sound:I_wasn't_aware_that_I_would_be_paying_-_you_certainly_didn't_make_it_explicit_._us.mp3]
fair,(n),/feər/,"hội chợ, chợ phiên
=a large public event where goods are bought and sold, usually from tables that have been specially arranged for the event, and where there is often entertainment",I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local craft [fair]<br>It could be a country [fair] or a public school open day.<br>The [fair] also includes a number of nonprofit and curatorial initiatives.,"<img src=""ukq1411957901.jpg"">",[sound:fair_uk.mp3],[sound:The_fair_also_includes_a_number_of_nonprofit_and_curatorial_initiatives._us.mp3]
feature,(v),/ˈfiː.tʃər/,"bao gồm cái gì đó
=to include someone or something as an important part",The movie [features] James Dean as a disaffected teenager.<br>It's an Australian company whose logo [features] a red kangaroo.<br>It's a great movie and it [features] a Spanish actor who is going to be a world star within a year.,"<img src=""paste-3895535338672.jpg"">",[sound:feature_uk.mp3],[sound:It's_a_great_movie_and_it_features_a_Spanish_actor_who_is_going_to_be_a_world_star_within_a_year._us.mp3]
firm,(adj),/fɜːm/,"Vững chắc; bền vững. Nhất định không thay đổi.
=not likely to change","The bridge provided a [firm] platform for the bungee jumpers<br>The government remains [firm] in its opposition to tax reform.<br>He managed to grasp the metal, get a [firm] grip of it and heave his body upwards.","<img src=""2-37.jpg"">",[sound:firm_uk.mp3],"[sound:He_managed_to_grasp_the_metal,_get_a_firm_grip_of_it_and_heave_his_body_upwards._us.mp3]"
flexibility,(n),/ˌflɛk.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/,"Tính linh động, tính linh hoạt
=the quality of being able to change or be changed easily according to the situation",Computers offer a much greater degree of [flexibility] in the way work is organized.<br>An overdraft provides increased [flexibility] but at a higher cost.<br>We understand that some customers may appreciate this additional [flexibility] during the current economic circumstances.,"<img src=""paste-5974299509594.jpg"">",[sound:flexibility_uk.mp3],[sound:We_understand_that_some_customers_may_appreciate_this_additional_flexibility_during_the_current_economic_circumstances._us.mp3]
fluid,(n),/ˈfluː.ɪd/,"(chuyển động) mượt mà, thanh thoát, uyển chuyển cứ như là chất lỏng
=≈(of movements, designs, music, etc ) smooth and elegant [synonym]flowing",The forehand stroke should be [fluid] and well balanced.<br>The situation is extremely [fluid] and it can be changing from day to day.<br>We were in a very [fluid] situation indeed.,"<img src=""fluid_dynamics_flow_1.jpg"">",[sound:fluid_uk.mp3],[sound:We_were_in_a_very_fluid_situation_indeed._us.mp3]
fluidity,(n),/fluːˈɪd.ə.ti/,"Tính lưu động; tính linh động (như nước)
=the quality of being likely to change repeatedly and unexpectedly",the [fluidity] of the political situation.<br>the [fluidity] of human behaviour<br>There is [fluidity] and movement and we can cause them problems.,"<img src=""pouring-oil-20679199.jpg"">",[sound:fluidity_uk.mp3],[sound:There_is_fluidity_and_movement_and_we_can_cause_them_problems._us.mp3]
formulaic,(adj),/ˌfɔː.mjəˈleɪ.ɪk/,"Có tính cách công thức
=made up of fixed patterns of words or ideas",Traditional stories make use of [formulaic] expressions like 'Once upon a time…'<br>The text was dull and [formulaic].<br>His paintings are contrived and [formulaic].,"<img src=""1SeCxqEuKy4IEpSs_Ac6WHg.jpeg"">",[sound:formulaic_uk.mp3],[sound:His_paintings_are_contrived_and_formulaic._us.mp3]
fundamental,(adj),/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/,"Cơ bản, cơ sở, chủ yếu
=forming the base, from which everything else develops",We need to make [fundamental] changes to the way in which we treat our environment.<br>It's one of the [fundamental] differences between men and women.<br>Our constitution embodies all the [fundamental] principles of democracy.,"<img src=""shutterstock_55013197.jpg"">",[sound:fundamental_uk.mp3],[sound:Our_constitution_embodies_all_the_fundamental_principles_of_democracy._us.mp3]
gallery,(n),/ˈɡæl.ər.i/,"Phòng trưng bày, triển lãm
=a room or building that is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold",an art/a picture [gallery]<br>the National [Gallery]<br>Visit the photo [gallery] on our website to see pictures from the event.,"<img src=""paste-5123895984938.jpg"">",[sound:gallery_uk.mp3],[sound:Visit_the_photo_gallery_on_our_website_to_see_pictures_from_the_event._us.mp3]
glimpse,(n),/ɡlɪmps/,"Cái nhìn lướt qua, cái nhìn thoáng qua.
=a look at somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely",He caught a [glimpse] of her in the crowd.<br>I came up on deck to get my first [glimpse] of the island.<br>Fans crowded the street outside waiting for a [glimpse] of their hero.,"<img src=""Dog-helps-spy-on-the-neighbors-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-the-girl-next-door.jpg"">",[sound:glimpse_uk.mp3],[sound:Fans_crowded_the_street_outside_waiting_for_a_glimpse_of_their_hero._us.mp3]
guarantee,(v),/ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/,"Hứa bảo đảm, cam đoan
=to promise that something will happen or exist",European Airlines [guarantees] its customers top-quality service.<br>We cannot [guarantee] (that) our flights will never be delayed.<br>We [guarantee] to deliver your goods within a week.,"<img src=""Hotel-reception-famille-630x405-C-Thinkstock.jpg"">",[sound:guarantee_uk.mp3],[sound:We_guarantee_to_deliver_your_goods_within_a_week._us.mp3]
gulf,(n),/ɡʌlf/,"khoảng cách, sự khác biệt
=(between A and B) a large difference between two people or groups in the way that they think, live or feel",The [gulf] between rich and poor is enormous.<br>It felt as if a [gulf] had opened up between his life and mine.<br>The scale of the economic [gulf] between the two parties came as two polls yesterday showed that the election remained wide open.,"<img src=""gulfmapreefbase.jpg"">",[sound:gulf_uk.mp3],[sound:The_scale_of_the_economic_gulf_between_the_two_parties_came_as_two_polls_yesterday_showed_that_the_election_remained_wide_open._us.mp3]