Kỹ Năng Từ Vựng SAT 5 - Bài học 28

to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

tra tấn, đau khổ

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

tân trang, cải tạo

to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material

đánh bóng, bóng

to clean, refine, and shine something

đánh bóng, dọn dẹp

to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

làm hỏng, làm xấu

to make dull, dark, or discolored as a consequence of exposure to air, dust, or moisture

làm xỉn, làm mờ

to engage in a short argument

tranh luận, cãi nhau

to wave or swing something, usually a weapon, as a sign of threat or excitement

vung, lắc

to fill a place or container with something, especially after it has been used or emptied

bổ sung, làm đầy lại

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

khiển trách, khuyên bảo

to generously give or spend, especially on luxurious or extravagant things

hào phóng chi tiêu, dành tặng

to use constant and gentle flattery to make someone do something

nịnh, nịnh bợ

to make up for the expense or cost of something

bồi thường, đền bù

to cause someone lose interest through excessive use of something initially pleasing

làm ngán, làm mệt mỏi

to accompany or escort a person or group as a means of protection

hộ tống, dẫn đường

to press or grind your teeth together to show pain or anger

nghiến răng, nghiến răng lại

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

mai phục, phục kích

to meet at an agreed-upon time and place, often for a specific purpose or activity

gặp gỡ, hẹn gặp