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Mô Tả Chất Lượng - Tính hữu ích và Giá trị

Làm chủ các thành ngữ tiếng Anh về sự hữu ích và giá trị, như 'chết như dodo' và 'đáng giá'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

used to say that having a particular thing that is considered lesser or lower in quality or worth is more preferable than having nothing at all

Ex: I couldn't find the exact book I needed at the library, but I borrowed a related book instead because it was better than having no reference material at all.
like gold dust
[Cụm từ]

(of something valuable and desirable) extremely difficult to get, particularly due to a lot of people desiring it as well

Ex: In the real estate market, affordable and well-located properties are like gold dust, often quickly snatched up by buyers.
alive and well
[Cụm từ]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

Ex: Traditional craftsmanship alive and well in this small town , with skilled artisans creating handmade products that are in high demand .
in hand
[Cụm từ]

used to refer to something that is almost ready and can be put to use when needed

Ex: We have the necessary permits in hand, so construction can begin as scheduled.
treasure trove
[Danh từ]

a thing or a set of things considered very dear or valuable to one

kho báu, mỏ vàng

kho báu, mỏ vàng

Ex: The musician 's notebook was a treasure trove of unreleased songs and lyrics , providing a glimpse into their creative process .Sổ tay của nhạc sĩ là một **kho báu** gồm những bài hát và lời bài hát chưa phát hành, mang đến cái nhìn vào quá trình sáng tạo của họ.

not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Traditional landline telephones are dead as a dodo in the era of smartphones .

not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The decrepit mansion had fallen into disrepair, its grandeur now dead as mutton, a relic of a bygone era.
out of date
[Cụm từ]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .
ad hoc
[Tính từ]

done for a specific purpose or situation

đặc biệt, riêng biệt

đặc biệt, riêng biệt

Ex: The ad hoc committee was tasked with reviewing the proposal and providing recommendations.Ủy ban **ad hoc** được giao nhiệm vụ xem xét đề xuất và đưa ra các khuyến nghị.
worth the candle
[Cụm từ]

(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through

Ex: The manager decided that the potential benefits of implementing the new workflow system were worth the candle, even though it required significant training and adjustment.
dead and buried
[Cụm từ]

(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

Ex: With the rise of digital music streaming, physical CDs are slowly becoming dead and buried as a popular format for music consumption.
up to the mark
[Cụm từ]

used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation

Ex: The team worked tirelessly to ensure that the final product up to the mark, meeting all the client 's specifications .
rough and ready
[Cụm từ]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign was rough and ready effort , executed on a tight budget but still generating positive results .
mumbo jumbo
[Danh từ]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

lời nói vô nghĩa, điều vô nghĩa

lời nói vô nghĩa, điều vô nghĩa

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .Thuyết âm mưu không gì hơn là một tập hợp những tuyên bố vô căn cứ và **lời nói vô nghĩa**, thiếu bất kỳ bằng chứng đáng tin cậy nào.
crowning glory
[Danh từ]

the most important or the greatest part of something

viên ngọc của vương miện, niềm tự hào lớn nhất

viên ngọc của vương miện, niềm tự hào lớn nhất

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is the crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .Màn kết thúc hoành tráng của buổi biểu diễn là **đỉnh cao** của toàn bộ chương trình, khiến khán giả kinh ngạc.

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

Ex: The meeting without an agenda or clear objectives as useful as a chocolate teapot, wasting everyone 's time .
behind the times
[Cụm từ]

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

Ex: His insistence on using a typewriter instead of a computer highlights how he is behind the times in terms of technology.
old chestnut
[Danh từ]

a joke, story, or topic of discussion that has become repetitive and uninteresting

câu chuyện cũ rích, chuyện cũ rích

câu chuyện cũ rích, chuyện cũ rích

Ex: I do n't want to hear your old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles .Tôi không muốn nghe **câu chuyện cũ rích** của bạn về người ngoài hành tinh gây ra các vòng tròn trên cánh đồng. Nó đã bị bác bỏ vô số lần.
up to speed
[Cụm từ]

having reached the desired level of knowledge, understanding, or proficiency in a particular subject, skill, or task

Ex: A new firm not up to speed.
black gold
[Cụm từ]

used to describe petroleum or oil due to its immense value and economic significance

Ex: The oil boom transformed the small town into a prosperous city, with its economy fueled by black gold.
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