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Sách Total English - Cao cấp - Bài 3 - Tài liệu tham khảo

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plot
[Danh từ]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

cốt truyện, diễn biến

cốt truyện, diễn biến

Ex: Critics praised plot of the film for its originality and depth .
biographical
[Tính từ]

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

tiểu sử, sinh học

tiểu sử, sinh học

Ex: The library has an extensive collection biographical works on historical figures .
sketch
[Danh từ]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

bản phác thảo, phác họa

bản phác thảo, phác họa

Ex: The sketch provided context for the main story .
fake
[Tính từ]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

giả, mạo

giả, mạo

Ex: The company fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .
myth
[Danh từ]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

huyền thoại, huyền sử

huyền thoại, huyền sử

Ex: The villagers passed myth down through generations .
tall story
[Danh từ]

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

câu chuyện hoang đường, câu chuyện khó tin

câu chuyện hoang đường, câu chuyện khó tin

Ex: The children were enthralled by their grandfathertall stories about flying dragons and hidden treasure .
fairy tale
[Danh từ]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

truyện cổ tích, huyền thoại

truyện cổ tích, huyền thoại

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .
legend
[Danh từ]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

huyền thoại, truyền thuyết

huyền thoại, truyền thuyết

anecdote
[Danh từ]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

truyền thuyết, giai thoại

truyền thuyết, giai thoại

Ex: The book included anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .
punch line
[Danh từ]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

điểm nhấn của câu chuyện hài, đoạn kết của trò đùa

điểm nhấn của câu chuyện hài, đoạn kết của trò đùa

Ex: punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .
joke
[Danh từ]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

truyện cười, chuyện đùa

truyện cười, chuyện đùa

Ex: His attempt at joke fell flat , and no one found it amusing .
white lie
[Danh từ]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

lời nói dối vô hại, lời nói dối nhỏ

lời nói dối vô hại, lời nói dối nhỏ

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
rumor
[Danh từ]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

tin đồn, lời đồn

tin đồn, lời đồn

gossip
[Danh từ]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

tin đồn, nguyền rủa

tin đồn, nguyền rủa

Ex: It ’s hard to gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .
to elaborate
[Động từ]

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

trình bày chi tiết, giải thích thêm

trình bày chi tiết, giải thích thêm

Ex: The elaborated on the methodology used in the research paper to facilitate replication by other researchers .
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.
prone
[Tính từ]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

có xu hướng, dễ bị

có xu hướng, dễ bị

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars prone to mechanical failures .
exaggeration
[Danh từ]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

sự phóng đại, sự cường điệu

sự phóng đại, sự cường điệu

Ex: The comedian ’s humor exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .
readable
[Tính từ]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

dễ đọc, hấp dẫn

dễ đọc, hấp dẫn

Ex: She readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .
hooked
[Tính từ]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

nghiện, có vấn đề với ma túy

nghiện, có vấn đề với ma túy

Ex: She hooked on painkillers after her surgery .
moving
[Tính từ]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

cảm động, xúc động

cảm động, xúc động

gripping
[Tính từ]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

hấp dẫn, cuốn hút

hấp dẫn, cuốn hút

Ex: gripping performance in the lead role brought the audience to tears during the emotional climax of the play .
bookworm
[Danh từ]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

người thích đọc sách, con mọt sách

người thích đọc sách, con mọt sách

Ex: bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .
one-dimensional
[Tính từ]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

một chiều, đơn chiều

một chiều, đơn chiều

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .
best-selling
[Tính từ]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

bán chạy nhất, tiêu thụ cao nhất

bán chạy nhất, tiêu thụ cao nhất

Ex: best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .
avid
[Tính từ]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

khao khát, đam mê

khao khát, đam mê

Ex: avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .
to depict
[Động từ]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

miêu tả, khắc họa

miêu tả, khắc họa

Ex: The artist has depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .
single-minded
[Tính từ]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

độc nhất tâm, quyết tâm

độc nhất tâm, quyết tâm

Ex: The team worked with single-minded focus on completing the project .
self-sufficient
[Tính từ]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

tự cung tự cấp, độc lập về nguồn thực phẩm

tự cung tự cấp, độc lập về nguồn thực phẩm

Ex: The program encourages students to self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
thick-skinned
[Tính từ]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

có da dày, mặt dày

có da dày, mặt dày

Ex: Despite the criticism , he thick-skinned and continued with his plan .
kind-hearted
[Tính từ]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

hiền khổ, tử tế

hiền khổ, tử tế

Ex: kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger ’s meal left a lasting impression .
standoffish
[Tính từ]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

xa cách, hờ hững

xa cách, hờ hững

Ex: standoffish attitude of the receptionist created an unwelcoming atmosphere in the office lobby .
career-oriented
[Tính từ]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

định hướng nghề nghiệp, hướng tới sự nghiệp

định hướng nghề nghiệp, hướng tới sự nghiệp

level-headed
[Tính từ]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

khôn ngoan, có đầu óc tỉnh táo

khôn ngoan, có đầu óc tỉnh táo

Ex: He is known for level-headed nature , even in stressful environments .
absent-minded
[Tính từ]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

đãng trí, sao lãng

đãng trí, sao lãng

Ex: The artistabsent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .
farce
[Danh từ]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

hài kịch, vở hài kịch

hài kịch, vở hài kịch

Ex: Many comedies farce to create exaggerated humor and chaos .
pun
[Danh từ]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

chơi chữ, dí dỏm

chơi chữ, dí dỏm

Ex: pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .
cartoon
[Danh từ]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

phim hoạt hình, hoạt hình

phim hoạt hình, hoạt hình

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to cartoons every Saturday morning .
black humor
[Danh từ]

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

hài hước đen, hài kịch tối

hài hước đen, hài kịch tối

Ex: The stand-up comedian ’s routine black humor with social criticism .
surreal
[Tính từ]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

siêu thực, tưởng tượng

siêu thực, tưởng tượng

Ex: surreal design of the building , with its gravity-defying structures , became a landmark in the city .
irony
[Danh từ]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

sự châm biếm, sự mỉa mai

sự châm biếm, sự mỉa mai

Ex: irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .
exaggeration
[Danh từ]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

sự phóng đại, sự cường điệu

sự phóng đại, sự cường điệu

Ex: The comedian ’s humor exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .
satire
[Danh từ]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

trào phúng, châm biếm

trào phúng, châm biếm

Ex: The play satire to critique the shallowness of modern consumer culture .

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

dead end
[Danh từ]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

ngõ cụt, bế tắc

ngõ cụt, bế tắc

Ex: The negotiations have reached dead end, with no progress made on either side .
frosty
[Tính từ]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

lạnh lùng, đối xử lạnh nhạt

lạnh lùng, đối xử lạnh nhạt

Ex: frosty silence that followed her comment indicated that no one agreed with her .
reception
[Danh từ]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

sự tiếp nhận, phản hồi

sự tiếp nhận, phản hồi

Ex: The bookreception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .
under the weather
[Cụm từ]

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .
stormy
[Tính từ]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

căng thẳng, sôi nổi

căng thẳng, sôi nổi

Ex: stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .
to call the shots
[Cụm từ]

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: The project calls the shots in terms of deadlines , resource allocation , and project milestones .
firing line
[Danh từ]

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

đường dây lửa, góc nguy hiểm

đường dây lửa, góc nguy hiểm

Ex: The coach found himself in firing line after the team ’s poor performance .
to struggle
[Động từ]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

vật lộn, đấu tranh

vật lộn, đấu tranh

Ex: Right now , the climbers struggling to reach the summit .
warm
[Tính từ]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

nồng nhiệt, ấm áp

nồng nhiệt, ấm áp

Ex: The communitywarm response to the charity event exceeded expectations .

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: The ambitious set her sights on the presidency.
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