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Sách Headway - Cao cấp - Đơn vị 4

Tại đây, bạn sẽ tìm thấy các từ vựng từ Bài 4 trong giáo trình Headway Advanced, chẳng hạn như "chơi khăm", "mất nguyên nhân", "nằm liệt giường", v.v.

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lost cause
[Danh từ]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

hơi khó khăn, một điều không thể cứu vãn

hơi khó khăn, một điều không thể cứu vãn

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as lost cause by the new homeowners .
the last straw
[Cụm từ]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
gray area
[Danh từ]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

khu vực mập mờ, vùng xám

khu vực mập mờ, vùng xám

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim to level the playing field between small and large companies.
slippery slope
[Danh từ]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

dốc trơn trượt, tình huống dây chuyền

dốc trơn trượt, tình huống dây chuyền

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .
wake-up call
[Danh từ]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

cuộc gọi đánh thức, gọi dậy

cuộc gọi đánh thức, gọi dậy

Ex: They asked for wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .
a fine line
[Cụm từ]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
itchy feet
[Danh từ]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

một sự ham muốn đi lại, một nỗi khao khát du lịch

một sự ham muốn đi lại, một nỗi khao khát du lịch

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
long shot
[Danh từ]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

cược ngoài tầm với, nỗ lực không hy vọng

cược ngoài tầm với, nỗ lực không hy vọng

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .
raw deal
[Danh từ]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

một món hời không công bằng, một thương vụ bất lợi

một món hời không công bằng, một thương vụ bất lợi

Ex: The employees felt they had been given raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .
sore point
[Danh từ]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

điểm nhạy cảm, vấn đề nhạy cảm

điểm nhạy cảm, vấn đề nhạy cảm

Ex: The broken air conditioning was sore point during their summer vacation .
wishful thinking
[Danh từ]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

suy nghĩ mơ hồ, khát vọng phi thực tế

suy nghĩ mơ hồ, khát vọng phi thực tế

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was wishful thinking.

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

kết luận đã được xác định trước, điều không thể tránh khỏi

kết luận đã được xác định trước, điều không thể tránh khỏi

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .
last resort
[Danh từ]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

biện pháp cuối cùng, lựa chọn cuối cùng

biện pháp cuối cùng, lựa chọn cuối cùng

Ex: She considered moving back home as last resort .
on second thought
[Cụm từ]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
saving grace
[Danh từ]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

điểm mạnh cứu cánh, khía cạnh cứu rỗi

điểm mạnh cứu cánh, khía cạnh cứu rỗi

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was saving grace.
mixed blessing
[Danh từ]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

lợi bất cập hại, ơn huệ mà cũng mang lại rắc rối

lợi bất cập hại, ơn huệ mà cũng mang lại rắc rối

Ex: For some , social media is mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .
cold feet
[Danh từ]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

sự chần chừ, sự do dự

sự chần chừ, sự do dự

Ex: The athlete cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .
hooked
[Tính từ]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

hứng thú, mê mẩn

hứng thú, mê mẩn

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.
outcry
[Danh từ]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

tiếng kêu phản đối, sự phản đối mạnh mẽ

tiếng kêu phản đối, sự phản đối mạnh mẽ

Ex: Social media amplified outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .
spiritualism
[Danh từ]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

tinh thần học, đời sống tâm linh

tinh thần học, đời sống tâm linh

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .
hoax
[Danh từ]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

mánh khóe, trò lừa

mánh khóe, trò lừa

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
bedridden
[Tính từ]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

nằm liệt giường, bị nằm một chỗ

nằm liệt giường, bị nằm một chỗ

Ex: The elderly man bedridden due to severe arthritis .
to clutch
[Động từ]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

nắm chặt, bám lấy

nắm chặt, bám lấy

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
handcuff
[Danh từ]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

còng tay, còng số 8

còng tay, còng số 8

Ex: She heard the distinct sound handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .
to dismiss
[Động từ]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

bác bỏ, khước từ

bác bỏ, khước từ

Ex: Last week , the dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .
to withstand
[Động từ]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

chịu đựng, kháng cự

chịu đựng, kháng cự

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
acute
[Tính từ]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

cấp tính, mới phát

cấp tính, mới phát

Ex: Emily was diagnosed acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .
to collapse
[Động từ]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
inauspicious
[Tính từ]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

không thuận lợi, bất lợi

không thuận lợi, bất lợi

Ex: The teaminauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .
thoughtful
[Tính từ]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

chu đáo, ân cần

chu đáo, ân cần

Ex: thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .
eccentric
[Tính từ]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

lập dị, kỳ quái

lập dị, kỳ quái

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .
uncanny
[Tính từ]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

huyền bí, siêu nhiên

huyền bí, siêu nhiên

Ex: He had uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .
deduction
[Danh từ]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

sự suy diễn, sự suy luận

sự suy diễn, sự suy luận

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
skeptical
[Tính từ]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

hoài nghi, nghi ngờ

hoài nghi, nghi ngờ

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
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