painting,(n),/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/,"Hội hoạ. Bức vẽ, bức tranh.
=a picture made using paint. the act or art of using paint to produce pictures",The walls are covered in oil [paintings].<br>Her hobbies include music and [painting].<br>We have moved on from the idea that galleries are about oil [paintings] on canvas.,"<img src=""paste-1851130905470.jpg"">",[sound:painting_uk.mp3],[sound:We_have_moved_on_from_the_idea_that_galleries_are_about_oil_paintings_on_canvas._us.mp3]
performer,(n),/pəˈfɔː.mər/,"Người biểu diễn
=a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music",He's a brilliant [performer].<br>A [performer] in evening dress plays classical selections on the violin.<br>He is a world-class [performer].,"<img src=""paste-6116033430388.jpg"">",[sound:performer_uk.mp3],[sound:He_is_a_world-class_performer._us.mp3]
performing arts,(n),/pəˈfɔː.mɪŋ ˌɑːts/,"Nghệ thuật biểu diễn (sử dụng cơ thể, tiếng nói và sự có mặt của chính nghệ sĩ làm phương tiện trình diễn trước công chúng)
=arts such as music, dance, and drama that are performed for an audience","[Performing arts] may include dance, music, opera, theatre and musical theatre, magic, illusion, mime, spoken word, puppetry, circus arts, performance art, recitation and public speaking<br>She quit sixth form college aged 16 to attend a [performing arts] school.<br>The Foundation will also give opportunities for disadvantaged young people in the [performing arts].","<img src=""JazzReach.jpg"">",[sound:performing_arts_uk.mp3],[sound:The_Foundation_will_also_give_opportunities_for_disadvantaged_young_people_in_the_performing_arts._us.mp3]
phenomena,(n),/fəˈnɒmɪnə/,"Hiện tượng (số nhiều)
=plural form of[phenomenon]","In Greek there was the phenomenon, but the [phenomena] were malleable—they could be 'saved' or 'salved'; while facts are stubborn.<br>Aristotle was remarkable for his explorations of natural [phenomena], studying, for example, the development of the chicken embryo within the egg.<br>The public came to imagine that physics held the key to all [phenomena] of the natural world, including the chemical and the biological.","<img src=""rainbow.jpg"">",[sound:phenomena_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_public_came_to_imagine_that_physics_held_the_key_to_all_phenomena_of_the_natural_world,_including_the_chemical_and_the_biological._us.mp3]"
phenomenon,(n),/fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/,"Hiện tượng
=something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc , especially something unusual or interesting",Gravity is a natural [phenomenon].<br>Globalization is a [phenomenon] of the 21st century<br>Early retirement is a relatively new [phenomenon] in Britain.,"<img src=""Bg1Y0py.jpg"">",[sound:phenomenon_uk.mp3],[sound:Early_retirement_is_a_relatively_new_phenomenon_in_Britain._us.mp3]
play,(n),/pleɪ/,"Kịch, vở kịch, vở tuồng.
=a piece of writing that is intended to be acted in a theatre or on radio or television","a radio [play]<br>Did you see the [play] (= the performance of the play) on Thursday? ""No, I went on Wednesday night<br>At its core, the [play] is about how this Hamlet character, whose name is Juicy, is meeting and undermining his family's cycles of trauma and violence.","<img src=""image"">",[sound:play_uk.mp3],"[sound:At_its_core,_the_play_is_about_how_this_Hamlet_character,_whose_name_is_Juicy,_is_meeting_and_undermining_his_family's_cycles_of_trauma_and_violence._us.mp3]"
portrait,(n),/ˈpɔː.trət/,"Chân dung, ảnh.
=a painting, photograph, drawing, etc of a person or, less commonly, of a group of people",She's commissioned an artist to paint her [portrait]/paint a [portrait] of her.<br>He had his [portrait] painted in uniform.<br>The artist was asked to paint a [portrait] of the Queen.,"<img src=""paste-2632814953326.jpg"">",[sound:portrait_uk.mp3],[sound:The_artist_was_asked_to_paint_a_portrait_of_the_Queen._us.mp3]
principal,(adj),/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/,"Chính, chủ yếu
=most important; main",Iraq's [principal] export is oil.<br>He was [principal] dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.<br>That was my [principal] reason for moving.,"<img src=""Anica-Oaks_The-4-Most-Important-Hires-for-Your-New-Business.jpg"">",[sound:principal_uk.mp3],[sound:That_was_my_principal_reason_for_moving._us.mp3]
prominent,(adj),/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/,"Đáng chú ý, nổi bật
=important or well known",He played a [prominent] part in the campaign.<br>She was [prominent] in the fashion industry.<br>The most [prominent] family in the world remain more secretive about their past than the Security Service.,"<img src=""450px-ProminentAmericans.jpg"">",[sound:prominent_uk.mp3],[sound:The_most_prominent_family_in_the_world_remain_more_secretive_about_their_past_than_the_Security_Service._us.mp3]
provoke,(v),/prəˈvoʊk/,"Kích thích, khêu gợi, gây.
=to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect",The announcement [provoked] a storm of protest.<br>The article was intended to [provoke] discussion.<br>Dairy products may [provoke] allergic reactions in some people.,"<img src=""战斗帮会青年-10401108.jpg"">",[sound:provoke_uk.mp3],[sound:Dairy_products_may_provoke_allergic_reactions_in_some_people._us.mp3]
recall,(v),/rɪˈkɔːl/,"Nhớ, nhớ lại
=to remember something [synonym] recollect","She could not [recall] his name<br>If I [recall] correctly, he lives in Luton.<br>As I [recall], he said with some irritation, ""you still owe me €150","<img src=""o-WOMAN-THINKING-facebook.jpg"">",[sound:recall_uk.mp3],"[sound:As_I_recall,_he_said_with_some_irritation,_""you_still_owe_me_€150_us.mp3]"
recollection,(n),/ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/,"những kỷ niệm, những điều nhớ lại; hồi ký Sự nhớ lại, sự hồi tưởng lại; ký ức, hồi ức
=the ability to remember something; the act of remembering something [synonym] memory",I have many pleasant [recollections] of the time we spent together<br>His powers of [recollection] are extraordinary.<br>Suddenly his mind filled with the [recollection] of a song she used to sing.,"<img src=""4900758-intellectual-student-trying-to-recollect-the-answer.jpg"">",[sound:recollection_uk.mp3],[sound:Suddenly_his_mind_filled_with_the_recollection_of_a_song_she_used_to_sing._us.mp3]
reflect,(v),/rɪˈflekt/,"nghiền ngẫm, suy nghĩ cẩn trọng
=to think carefully and deeply about something","Before I decide, I need time to [reflect]<br>She was left to [reflect] on the implications of her decision<br>On the way home he [reflected] that the interview had gone well.","<img src=""thinking-girl.jpg"">",[sound:reflect_uk.mp3],[sound:On_the_way_home_he_reflected_that_the_interview_had_gone_well._us.mp3]
reflection,(n),/rɪˈflek.ʃən/,"Sự suy nghĩ, sự ngẫm nghĩ; snh những ý nghĩ.
=careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time",She decided on [reflection] to accept his offer after all.<br>A week off would give him time for [reflection].<br>After days of [reflection] she decided to write back.,"<img src=""paste-2018634629556.jpg"">",[sound:reflection_uk.mp3],[sound:After_days_of_reflection_she_decided_to_write_back._us.mp3]
religion,(n),/rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/,"Tôn giáo, đạo; tín ngưỡng
=the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship","the Christian [religion]<br>Do avoid potentially contentious subjects such as [religion], sex or politics.<br>Bands and tribes already had supernatural beliefs, just as do modern established [religions].","<img src=""stock-vector-set-of-religion-ministers-avatar-icons-culture-symbol-traditional-people-portraits-cartoon-group-558439288.jpg"">",[sound:religion_uk.mp3],"[sound:Bands_and_tribes_already_had_supernatural_beliefs,_just_as_do_modern_established_religions._us.mp3]"
residence,(n),/ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/,"ở, cư trú, trú ngụ
=officially staying or living somewhere",The Queen is in [residence] at the Palace this week<br>The flag flies when the Queen is in [residence].<br>They had entered the country and had applied for permanent [residence].,"<img src=""paste-3693671875227.jpg"">",[sound:residence_uk.mp3],[sound:They_had_entered_the_country_and_had_applied_for_permanent_residence._us.mp3]
rhythm,(n),/ˈrɪð.əm/,"Nhịp điệu (trong thơ nhạc). Sự nhịp nhàng (của động tác )
=a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements",to dance to the [rhythm] of the music<br>music with a fast/slow/steady [rhythm]<br>jazz [rhythms],"<img src=""music-159870_1280-1280x640.png"">",[sound:rhythm_uk.mp3],[sound:jazz_rhythms_us.mp3]
rhythmic,(adj),/ˈrɪð.mɪk/,"Có nhịp điệu. Nhịp nhàng.
=having a regular pattern of sounds, movements or events","music with a fast, [rhythmic] beat<br>Do the exercises with slow, [rhythmic] movements.<br>the [rhythmic] ticking of the clock","<img src=""laura-zeng_hero-image_ribbon_usa-today.jpg"">",[sound:rhythmic_uk.mp3],[sound:the_rhythmic_ticking_of_the_clock_us.mp3]
rote,(n),/rəʊt/,"học vẹt, học bằng cách nhắc đi nhắc lại cho đến khi thuộc, thay vì cố gắng hiểu bài
=the process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it, rather than by understanding the meaning of it",to learn by [rote]<br>[rote] learning<br>You are merely reciting facts that you have learned by [rote].,"<img src=""Rote-2.gif"">",[sound:rote_uk.mp3],[sound:You_are_merely_reciting_facts_that_you_have_learned_by_rote._us.mp3]
rush,(n),/rʌʃ/,"một cảm giác mạnh bất ngờ
=a sudden strong emotion or physical feeling",The memory of who he was came back to him with a [rush].<br>I had my first cigarette for a year and felt a sudden [rush] (of dizziness).<br>a sudden [rush] of excitement/fear/anger,"<img src=""paste-4080218932008.jpg"">",[sound:rush_uk.mp3],[sound:a_sudden_rush_of_excitement_fear_anger_us.mp3]
sculptor,(n),/ˈskʌlp.tər/,"Nhà điêu khắc; thợ chạm
=someone who creates sculptures",The [sculptor] Giovanni Marliano was a native of the city; and some of his works are preserved in the cathedral.<br>Most painters or a [sculptor] have to die first to get this kind of recognition.<br>Both [sculptor] and film-maker worked closely on how the film should be made and in what light.,"<img src=""paste-4333622002538.jpg"">",[sound:sculptor_uk.mp3],[sound:Both_sculptor_and_film-maker_worked_closely_on_how_the_film_should_be_made_and_in_what_light._us.mp3]
sculpture,(n),/ˈskʌlp.tʃər/,"Công trình điêu khắc
=a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, metal, etc.",a marble [sculpture] of Venus<br>He collects modern [sculpture].<br>The blurring of paintings and [sculptures] works well throughout the building.,"<img src=""paste-4217657885506.jpg"">",[sound:sculpture_uk.mp3],[sound:The_blurring_of_paintings_and_sculptures_works_well_throughout_the_building._us.mp3]
segment,(n),/ˈseɡ.mənt/,"Đoạn, khúc, đốt, miếng
=a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately",She cleaned a small [segment] of the painting.<br>Lines divided the area into [segments].<br>The changes will affect only a small [segment] of the population.,"<img src=""1293365_Orange-segments.jpg"">",[sound:segment_uk.mp3],[sound:The_changes_will_affect_only_a_small_segment_of_the_population._us.mp3]
seldom,(adv),/ˈsel.dəm/,"Ít khi, hiếm khi
=almost never","Now that we have a baby, we [seldom] get the chance to go to the cinema.<br>[Seldom] do we receive any apology when mistakes are made.<br>We were [seldom] at home.","<img src=""244792-fruit-srikaya.jpg"">",[sound:seldom_uk.mp3],[sound:We_were_seldom_at_home._us.mp3]
showcase,(v),/ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/,"giới thiệu, trưng ra, bày ra, thể hiện hết ra
=to show the best qualities or parts of something. Jack found a film role that showcased all his talents.",The main aim of the exhibition is to [showcase] British design.<br>Restored films are being [showcased] this month at a festival in Paris.<br>The TV network plans to [showcase] a new production of the play,"<img src=""paste-2027224564635.jpg"">",[sound:showcase_uk.mp3],[sound:The_TV_network_plans_to_showcase_a_new_production_of_the_play_us.mp3]
species,(n),/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/,"(Sinh vật học) Loài
=a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other",Mountain gorillas are an endangered [species].<br>Over a hundred [species] of insect are found in this area.<br>There are several thousand [species] of trees here.,"<img src=""paste-3242700308747.jpg"">",[sound:species_uk.mp3],[sound:There_are_several_thousand_species_of_trees_here._us.mp3]
stimulate,(v),/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/,"Kích thích, khuyến khích.
=to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something",The exhibition has [stimulated] interest in her work.<br>The article can be used to [stimulate] discussion among students.<br>a government package designed to [stimulate] economic growth,"<img src=""aid394147-v4-728px-Stimulate-Imagination-Step-11.jpg"">",[sound:stimulate_uk.mp3],[sound:a_government_package_designed_to_stimulate_economic_growth_us.mp3]
stimulating,(adj),/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ/,"Kích thích, khuyến khích.
=full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic [synonym] inspiring","The college offers a challenging and [stimulating] environment in which to study.<br>The classes look attractive and [stimulating].<br>Anna the barrister in full [stimulating] flow, encouraging debate, challenging assumptions.","<img src=""paste-7907034792326.jpg"">",[sound:stimulating_uk.mp3],"[sound:Anna_the_barrister_in_full_stimulating_flow,_encouraging_debate,_challenging_assumptions._us.mp3]"
stimulus,(n),/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/,"Sự kích thích; tác dụng kích khích
=something that produces a reaction in a human, an animal or a plant","sensory/verbal/visual [stimuli]<br>The animals were conditioned to respond to auditory [stimuli] (= sounds).<br>The brain was no longer responding to the [stimuli] of shocks, commands, smells, noises, pressures, pains.","<img src=""1273px-Phototrophic_Response_to_Stimulus.svg.png"">",[sound:stimulus_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_brain_was_no_longer_responding_to_the_stimuli_of_shocks,_commands,_smells,_noises,_pressures,_pains._us.mp3]"
storytelling,(n),/ˈstɔː.riˌtel.ɪŋ/,"nghệ thuật kể chuyện
=the art of telling stories","The celebration will include dance, song, and [storytelling]<br>She has a gift for [storytelling]<br>[storytelling] sessions","<img src=""paste-1047972020944.jpg"">",[sound:storytelling_uk.mp3],[sound:storytelling_sessions_us.mp3]