pattern

Sách Insight - Trung cấp cao - Hiểu biết Từ vựng 4

Ở đây bạn sẽ tìm thấy các từ trong Vocabulary Insight 4 trong sách giáo trình Insight Upper-Intermediate, chẳng hạn như "dismally", "in vain", "addicted", v.v.

review-disable

Xem lại

flashcard-disable

Thẻ ghi nhớ

spelling-disable

Chính tả

quiz-disable

Đố vui

Bắt đầu học
Insight - Upper-intermediate
to clear the decks
[Cụm từ]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Letclear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .
saved by the bell
[Cụm từ]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went offsaved by the bell!
addicted
[Tính từ]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

nghiện, phụ thuộc

nghiện, phụ thuộc

Ex: She 's addicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .Cô ấy **nghiện** những mối quan hệ độc hại, nhầm lẫn giữa kịch tính và đam mê.
addiction
[Danh từ]

a strong desire to do or have something

nghiện, sự ham mê

nghiện, sự ham mê

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Cô ấy đã phát triển một **nghiện** đọc tiểu thuyết trinh thám, hoàn thành một cuốn mỗi tuần.
bald
[Tính từ]

having little or no hair on the head

hói, trọc

hói, trọc

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Người đàn ông lớn tuổi có một cái đầu **hói** gọn gàng và ngăn nắp, rất hợp với ông.
baldness
[Danh từ]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

hói đầu, rụng tóc

hói đầu, rụng tóc

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Anh ấy nhận thấy những dấu hiệu đầu tiên của **hói đầu** vào cuối những năm hai mươi.
deaf
[Tính từ]

partly or completely unable to hear

điếc, khiếm thính

điếc, khiếm thính

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Anh ấy đã học cách đọc khẩu hình để hiểu rõ hơn các cuộc trò chuyện khi ngày càng trở nên **điếc**.
deafness
[Danh từ]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

điếc, tình trạng khiếm thính

điếc, tình trạng khiếm thính

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .Phát hiện sớm **điếc** là điều cần thiết để có kết quả tốt hơn.
disabled
[Tính từ]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

tàn tật, khuyết tật

tàn tật, khuyết tật

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .Người lao động **khuyết tật** xuất sắc trong công việc của họ mặc dù phải đối mặt với những thách thức liên quan đến tình trạng của họ.
disability
[Danh từ]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

khuyết tật, tàn tật

khuyết tật, tàn tật

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .**Khuyết tật** không nên ngăn cản ai đó đạt được mục tiêu của họ.
imperfect
[Tính từ]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

không hoàn hảo, có khuyết điểm

không hoàn hảo, có khuyết điểm

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .Bức tranh rất hấp dẫn nhưng **không hoàn hảo**, với những nét cọ hơi không đều.
imperfection
[Danh từ]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

sự không hoàn hảo, khuyết điểm

sự không hoàn hảo, khuyết điểm

obese
[Tính từ]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

béo phì, thừa cân

béo phì, thừa cân

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .Trẻ em **béo phì** có nguy cơ cao mắc các bệnh mãn tính sau này trong cuộc sống.
obesity
[Danh từ]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

béo phì, thừa cân

béo phì, thừa cân

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Giải quyết **béo phì** đòi hỏi một cách tiếp cận đa chiều bao gồm thúc đẩy thói quen ăn uống lành mạnh, hoạt động thể chất thường xuyên và các sáng kiến cộng đồng.

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance , the painting seemed ordinary , but upon closer inspection , there more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .
dismally
[Trạng từ]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

một cách ảm đạm, một cách vô vọng

một cách ảm đạm, một cách vô vọng

Ex: The project ended dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .Dự án kết thúc **ảm đạm**, khiến mọi người cảm thấy bị đánh bại.
flowing
[Tính từ]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

trôi chảy, khí động học

trôi chảy, khí động học

Ex: The yacht’s flowing hull improves speed on water.Thân tàu **trơn tru** của du thuyền giúp cải thiện tốc độ trên mặt nước.

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new restaurant in town head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors .

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: Even though they were having a great time on their road trip, the responsibilities waiting for them back home were at the back of their minds.

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .
in vain
[Trạng từ]

without success or achieving the desired result

vô ích, không thành công

vô ích, không thành công

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain, and the patient could not be revived .Bác sĩ đã làm việc không mệt mỏi để cứu bệnh nhân, nhưng không may, mọi nỗ lực đều **vô ích**, và bệnh nhân không thể được hồi sinh.
body and soul
[Cụm từ]

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication , giving it her allbody and soul.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was weight off my shoulders.

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: Being selected as the team captain was feather in his cap, reflecting his leadership skills and dedication to the sport .

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
lifeless
[Tính từ]

without any signs of life or vitality

vô hồn, không có sự sống

vô hồn, không có sự sống

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body appearing lifeless.Sau vụ tai nạn, nhân viên y tế tìm thấy tài xế gục trên vô lăng, cơ thể anh ta trông **không còn sức sống**.
pearly
[Tính từ]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

lấp lánh như ngọc trai, có bề mặt sáng bóng như ngọc trai

lấp lánh như ngọc trai, có bề mặt sáng bóng như ngọc trai

shrivelled
[Tính từ]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

co lại, nhăn nheo

co lại, nhăn nheo

watery
[Tính từ]

having too much water and little taste

loãng, nhạt nhẽo

loãng, nhạt nhẽo

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .Sinh tố **loãng** và nhạt nhẽo, thiếu độ kem và vị ngọt của trái cây được xay đúng cách.
to head out
[Động từ]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

lên đường, khởi hành

lên đường, khởi hành

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .Cô ấy quyết định **khởi hành** sớm để tránh giờ cao điểm.
to get the sack
[Cụm từ]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace.
hard to swallow
[Cụm từ]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story hard to swallow.
Sách Insight - Trung cấp cao
LanGeek
Tải ứng dụng LanGeek