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| 1 | amused | (adj) | /əˈmjuːzd/ | thấy buồn cười, thấy vui =thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh. | She was very [amused] by/at your comments.<br>Janet was not [amused] (= she was annoyed or angry).<br>People looked on with [amused] curiosity | <img src="AAEAAQAAAAAAAAOOAAAAJGQwNTM3OTE4LTk3OTEtNDRmOC1iODEyLTMzMzUxY2IxMmVkZA.jpg"> | [sound:amused_uk.mp3] | [sound:People_looked_on_with_amused_curiosity_us.mp3] |
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| 2 | appeal | (v) | /əˈpiːl/ | lôi cuốn, thu hút =to attract or interest somebody | It's a programme designed to [appeal] mainly to 16 to 25-year-olds.<br>I think what [appeals] to me about his painting is his use of colour.<br>The range of topics will [appeal] to youngsters | <img src="more-young-people-are-watching-less-traditional-tv.jpg"> | [sound:appeal_uk.mp3] | [sound:The_range_of_topics_will_appeal_to_youngsters_us.mp3] |
| 3 | a walk of life | (collocation) | /əˌwɔːk ɒv ˈlaɪf/ | tầng lớp, địa vị xã hội =a person's job or position in society | She has friends from all [walks of life]<br>Members of the gym include lawyers, teachers, plumbers, and hairdressers - people from all (different) [walks of life].<br>The courses attracted people from all [walks of life] | <img src="paste-18086107283459.jpg"> | [sound:a_walk_of_life_uk.mp3] | [sound:The_courses_attracted_people_from_all_walks_of_life_us.mp3] |
| 4 | a way of life | (collocation) | /ə ˌweɪ əv ˈlaɪf/ | lối sống =a typical way in which a person or group lives. | the rural [way of life]<br>Shortages have become [a way of life] here.<br>Sleeping in hotels three or four nights a week is not an ideal [way of life]. | <img src="paste-18193481465857.jpg"> | [sound:a_way_of_life_uk.mp3] | [sound:Sleeping_in_hotels_three_or_four_nights_a_week_is_not_an_ideal_way_of_life._us.mp3] |
| 5 | babysit | (v) | /ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ | Giữ trẻ hộ (trong khi bố mẹ đi vắng); trông nom trẻ em. =to take care of babies or children for a short time while their parents are out. | She regularly [babysits] for us.<br>He's [babysitting] the neighbour's children.<br>We have had some beautiful letters from the parents of children she [babysat] | <img src="maxresdefault (5).jpg"> | [sound:babysit_uk.mp3] | [sound:We_have_had_some_beautiful_letters_from_the_parents_of_children_she_babysat_us.mp3] |
| 6 | craft | (n) | /krɑːft/ | Nghề, nghề thủ công. =an activity involving a special skill at making things with your hands. | traditional [crafts] like basket-weaving<br>a [craft] fair/workshop<br>The event also included games, activities and [crafts] | <img src="paste-30429843292161.jpg"> | [sound:craft_uk.mp3] | [sound:The_event_also_included_games,_activities_and_crafts_us.mp3] |
| 7 | delighted | (adj) | /dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/ | rất vui lòng, rất lấy làm mừng =very pleased. | I'd be absolutely [delighted] to come.<br>Can you stay for dinner?' 'I'd be [delighted] (to)!'<br>I was [delighted] that you could stay. | <img src="55f4b2052c00009400aaf98c.jpeg"> | [sound:delighted_uk.mp3] | [sound:I_was_delighted_that_you_could_stay._us.mp3] |
| 8 | hobby | (n) | /ˈhɒb.i/ | sở thích =an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working | Her [hobbies] include swimming and gardening.<br>I only play jazz as a [hobby]<br>Sonya's [hobbies] include traveling, sailing, and reading fiction. | <img src="hobby-into-a-business-850x476.jpg"> | [sound:hobby_uk.mp3] | [sound:Sonya's_hobbies_include_traveling,_sailing,_and_reading_fiction._us.mp3] |
| 9 | insight | (n) | /ˈɪn.saɪt/ | sự hiểu biết sâu sắc, sự sáng suốt. =(into something) an understanding of what something is like. | The book gives us fascinating [insights] into life in Mexico.<br>I hope you have gained some [insight] into the difficulties we face.<br>It was an interesting book, full of fascinating [insights] into human relationships. | <img src="paste-21242908246017_1470756627997.jpg"> | [sound:insight_uk.mp3] | [sound:It_was_an_interesting_book,_full_of_fascinating_insights_into_human_relationships._us.mp3] |
| 10 | intense | (adj) | /ɪnˈtens/ | Mạnh, có cường độ lớn, mãnh liệt, dữ dội =very great; very strong [synonym] extreme | [intense] heat/cold/pain<br>The President is under [intense] pressure to resign.<br>the [intense] blue of her eyes | [sound:intense_uk.mp3] | [sound:the_intense_blue_of_her_eyes_us.mp3] | |
| 11 | leisure activity | (collocation) | /ˈleʒ.ər ækˌtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | hoạt động trong thời gian rảnh rỗi =what you enjoy doingwhen you are not working or studying | [Leisure activity] included sports, games and other exercises<br>Physical [leisure activities] don't have to be fast paced<br>Her favorite [leisure activity] is shopping, she said, preferably in malls | <img src="paste-19988777795585.jpg"> | [sound:leisure_activity_uk.mp3] | [sound:Her_favorite_leisure_activity_is_shopping,_she_said,_preferably_in_malls_us.mp3] |
| 12 | lifelong | (adj) | /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/ | suốt đời =lasting or existing all through your life | Her [lifelong] ambition had been to learn how to fly.<br>He has been a [lifelong] supporter of the club.<br>She was a [lifelong] member of the Labour party. | <img src="paste-19095424598017.jpg"> | [sound:lifelong_uk.mp3] | [sound:She_was_a_lifelong_member_of_the_Labour_party._us.mp3] |
| 13 | living expenses | (collocation) | /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ɪkˈspensɪz/ | chi phí sinh hoạt =the money you have to spend as you live | Students may be awarded bursaries to help pay their fees and [living expenses]<br>I lost my job but I still have to pay rent and other [living expenses]<br>The club picks up all of the junior players' [living expenses] and also provides tutors who travel with the team | <img src="paste-18326625452035.jpg"> | [sound:living_expenses_uk.mp3] | [sound:The_club_picks_up_all_of_the_junior_players'_living_expenses_and_also_provides_tutors_who_travel_with_the_team_us.mp3] |
| 14 | make a living | (collocation) | /ˌmeɪk ə ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ | kiếm sống =to earn enough money to buy the things you need | Everyone has to [make a living]<br>You can [make a good living] (= earn a lot of money) in sales if you have the right attitude.<br>She was struggling to [make a living] as a dancer | <img src="paste-19189913878531.jpg"> | [sound:make_a_living_uk.mp3] | [sound:She_was_struggling_to_make_a_living_as_a_dancer_us.mp3] |
| 15 | occupy | (v) | /ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/ | làm ai đó bận rộn với =to keep someone busy or interested | a game that will [occupy] the kids for hours<br>Sarah [occupied] herself taking the coffee cups over to the sink<br>So, I've got books to [occupy] me for the next little while. | <img src="Kids-playing-a-video-game.jpg"> | [sound:occupy_uk.mp3] | [sound:So,_I've_got_books_to_occupy_me_for_the_next_little_while._us.mp3] |
| 16 | once in a lifetime | (collocation) | /ˌwʌn.sɪnəˈlaɪf.taɪm/ | (cơ hội) có một lần trong đời =used to describe something special that is not likely to happen to you again | An opportunity like this comes [once in a lifetime]<br>a [once-in-a-lifetime] experience<br>For many girls the tournament was a [once in a lifetime] opportunity | <img src="paste-17274358464513.jpg"> | [sound:once_in_a_lifetime_uk.mp3] | [sound:For_many_girls_the_tournament_was_a_once_in_a_lifetime_opportunity_us.mp3] |
| 17 | optimist | (n) | /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪst/ | người luôn lạc quan =someone who always believes that good things will happen. | An [optimist] looks at the glass and says its half full.<br>He takes an [optimist]'s view of the recession.<br>Her cousin must be either naive, or a hopeless [optimist]. | <img src="paste-7443178323971.jpg"> | [sound:optimist_uk.mp3] | [sound:Her_cousin_must_be_either_naive,_or_a_hopeless_optimist._us.mp3] |
| 18 | optimistic | (adj) | /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ | lạc quan, đầy hy vọng =hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future. | The doctor said she was [optimistic] about the outcome of the operation.<br>She is [optimistic] about her chances of winning a gold medal.<br>I'm [optimistic] that the future is going to turn out more successful than the past. | <img src="paste-7069516169219.jpg"> | [sound:optimistic_uk.mp3] | [sound:I'm_optimistic_that_the_future_is_going_to_turn_out_more_successful_than_the_past._us.mp3] |
| 19 | overlook | (v) | /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ | Không nhận thấy, không chú ý tới. =to fail to notice or consider something or someone. | He seems to have [overlooked] one important fact.<br>In my hurry to finish the exam I had [overlooked] part of one of the questions.<br>He seems to have [overlooked] one important fact | <img src="paste-31842887532545.jpg"> | [sound:overlook_uk.mp3] | [sound:He_seems_to_have_overlooked_one_important_fact_us.mp3] |
| 20 | pessimist | (n) | /ˈpes.ɪ.mɪst/ | người bi quan =a person who always expects bad things to happen. | A [pessimist] looks at the glass and says its half empty.<br>Don't be such a [pessimist]!<br>Always borrow money from a [pessimist]—he doesn't expect to be paid back. | <img src="paste-6498285518851.jpg"> | [sound:pessimist_uk.mp3] | [sound:Always_borrow_money_from_a_pessimist—he_doesn't_expect_to_be_paid_back._us.mp3] |
| 21 | pessimistic | (adj) | /ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ | bi quan, sầu não =thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation | The doctors are [pessimistic] (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery.<br>The tone of the meeting was very [pessimistic].<br>He was [pessimistic] about the prospects | <img src="paste-6034429050883.jpg"> | [sound:pessimistic_uk.mp3] | [sound:He_was_pessimistic_about_the_prospects_us.mp3] |
| 22 | realist | (n) | /ˈrɪə.lɪst/ | người có óc thực tế =a person who accepts and deals with a situation as it really is and does not try to pretend that it is different. | I'm a [realist] - I knew there was no way I could win, so I swam for a good finish, for points.<br>She considers herself a [realist] when it comes to parenting.<br>I'm a [realist]—I know you can't change people overnight. | <img src="paste-8478265442307.jpg"> | [sound:realist_uk.mp3] | [sound:I'm_a_realist—I_know_you_can't_change_people_overnight._us.mp3] |
| 23 | realistic | (adj) | /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/ | có óc thực tế =accepting things as they are in fact and not making decisions based on unlikely hopes for the future. | We have to be [realistic] about our chances of winning<br>It isn't [realistic] to expect people to work for so little money.<br>She listened to patients' problems and helped them in [realistic] and practical ways. | <img src="paste-7992934137859.jpg"> | [sound:realistic_uk.mp3] | [sound:She_listened_to_patients'_problems_and_helped_them_in_realistic_and_practical_ways._us.mp3] |
| 24 | recreation | (n) | /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/ | Sự giải lao, sự giải trí, sự tiêu khiển. =(a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working. | His [recreations] include golf, football and shooting.<br>Emma's only form of [recreation] seems to be shopping.<br>In addition, we typically devote one class per week to [recreation] and leisure activities | <img src="paste-23386096926721.jpg"> | [sound:recreation_uk.mp3] | [sound:In_addition,_we_typically_devote_one_class_per_week_to_recreation_and_leisure_activities_us.mp3] |
| 25 | recreational | (adj) | /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/ | (Thuộc) Sự giải trí, (thuộc) sự tiêu khiển; có tính chất giải trí, có tính chất tiêu khiển. =connected with activities that people do for enjoyment when they are not working. | [recreational] activities/facilities<br>These areas are set aside for public [recreational] use.<br>Visitors are also given information on [recreational] activities in the area | <img src="paste-23897198034945.jpg"> | [sound:recreational_uk.mp3] | [sound:Visitors_are_also_given_information_on_recreational_activities_in_the_area_us.mp3] |
| 26 | risk | (n) | /rɪsk/ | sự rủi ro, sự nguy hiểm =the possibility of something bad happening. | There is still a [risk] that the whole deal will fall through<br>In this business, the [risks] and the rewards are high.<br>There's a high [risk] of another accident happening in this fog. | <img src="paste-9096740732931.jpg"> | [sound:risk_uk.mp3] | [sound:There's_a_high_risk_of_another_accident_happening_in_this_fog._us.mp3] |
| 27 | risk-taker | (n) | /ˈrɪskˌteɪ.kər/ | người hay chơi liều, hay chấp nhận rủi ro để thắng lớn =someone who often takes risks | They are [risk-takers] who either make a lot of money or lose a lot.<br>Brunel was a [risk-taker] who wanted to try new things<br>I've been told I'm the [risk-taker] of my family | <img src="paste-9685151252483.jpg"> | [sound:risk-taker_uk.mp3] | [sound:I've_been_told_I'm_the_risk-taker_of_my_family_us.mp3] |
| 28 | routine | (n) | /ruːˈtiːn/ | Lề thói hằng ngày; công việc thường làm hằng ngày. =the normal order and way in which you regularly do things. | Make exercise a part of your daily [routine]<br>We are trying to get the baby into a [routine] for feeding and sleeping.<br>I settled down into a [routine] of work and sleep | <img src="paste-24661702213633.jpg"> | [sound:routine_uk.mp3] | [sound:I_settled_down_into_a_routine_of_work_and_sleep_us.mp3] |
| 29 | sophisticated | (adj) | /səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ | Tinh vi, phức tạp, rắc rối. =(of a machine, system, etc ) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented. | highly [sophisticated] computer systems<br>Medical techniques are becoming more [sophisticated] all the time.<br>The researchers are developing [sophisticated] systems to make this possible | <img src="control1.jpg"> | [sound:sophisticated_uk.mp3] | [sound:The_researchers_are_developing_sophisticated_systems_to_make_this_possible_us.mp3] |
| 30 | standard of living | (collocation) | /ˌstæn.dəd əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ | mức sống =the amount of money and comfort people have in a particular society | The [standard of living] in many developing countries is low.<br>Unquestionably, the [standard of living] here is higher than that of the average rural community<br>Our country has a very high [standard of living]. | <img src="paste-18008797872129.jpg"> | [sound:standard_of_living_uk.mp3] | [sound:Our_country_has_a_very_high_standard_of_living._us.mp3] |
| 31 | the cost of living | (collocation) | /ðə kɒst əv ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ | chi phí sinh hoạt =the amount of money you need in order to pay for basic things such as food, clothes, shelter, heating, and transport | What will this do to the cost of goods and thereby again to [the cost of living]?<br>Urban food prices are rising faster than [the cost of living] and wages<br>They would not be able to survive on those types of wages, given [the cost of living] | <img src="paste-18412524797955.jpg"> | [sound:the_cost_of_living_uk.mp3] | [sound:They_would_not_be_able_to_survive_on_those_types_of_wages,_given_the_cost_of_living_us.mp3] |