| apologize (v):xin lỗi
to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused them problems or unhappiness -------I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness. -------Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line - we apologize for any inconvenience caused. -------She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m.
approach(v): tiếp cận
[I or T] to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality or amount -------We could just see the train approaching in the distance. -------If you look out of the window on the left of the bus, you'll see that we're now approaching the Tower of London. -------I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break. -------In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart. -------The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1000. -------He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old).
argument(n) : tranh cãi, sự tranh luận
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing -------The children had an argument about/over what game to play. -------He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night. -------A decision was finally made after some heated argument.
attract : thu hút, hấp dẫn
[T] (of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something towards them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones -------These flowers are brightly coloured in order to attract butterflies. -------The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences. -------Magnets attract iron filings. -------The government is trying to attract industry to the area (= to persuade people to place their industry there). -------Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community.
[T usually passive] If you are attracted by or to someone, you like them, often finding them sexually interesting.-------I'm notphysically/sexually attracted to him.
clap(v) : vỗ tay
[I or T] to make a short loud noise by hitting your hands together -------"When I clap my hands, you must stand still," said the teacher. -------The band played a familiar tune which had everyone clapping along. -------The audience clapped in time to the music.
[I or T] to clap your hands repeatedly to show that you like or admire someone or have enjoyed a performance -------The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak. -------We all clapped his performance enthusiastically.
compliment(n): khen ngợi, lời khen
[C] a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect -------She complained that her husband never paid her any compliments any more. -------I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother. -------Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?
[s] an action which expresses approval or respect -------You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed. -------Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you).
decent (a) : lịch sự, tử tế
socially acceptable or good -------Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living. -------I thought he was a decent sort of person. -------It was very decent (= kind) of you to help. -------It made quite a decent-sized (= large) hole. -------After the recent scandal, the priest is expected to do the decent thing and resign from his position. install (v): cài đặt
to put furniture, a machine or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use-------The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine.
specialized to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it -------Andrew, can you help me install this software? | |