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| 1 | 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] |
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| 2 | 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] |
| 3 | 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] |
| 4 | 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] |
| 5 | 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] |
| 6 | 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] |
| 7 | 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] |
| 8 | 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] |
| 9 | 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] |
| 10 | 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] |
| 11 | 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] |
| 12 | 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] |
| 13 | 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] |
| 14 | 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] |
| 15 | 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] |
| 16 | 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] |
| 17 | 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] |
| 18 | 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] |
| 19 | 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] |
| 20 | 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] |
| 21 | 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] |
| 22 | 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] |
| 23 | 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] |
| 24 | 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] |
| 25 | 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] |
| 26 | 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] |
| 27 | 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] |
| 28 | 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] |
| 29 | 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] |
| 30 | 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] |