Unit 12: Flashcards

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archive /ˈɑːkaɪv/
Definition: a place or collection containing records, documents, or other materials of historical interest
Example: The museum stores old newspapers and letters in its archive.

Back

lưu trữ; kho lưu trữ các tư liệu

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acquisitiveness /əˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/
Definition: a strong desire to own or acquire things
Example: His acquisitiveness led him to buy every new gadget that came out.

Back

tính hay tích lũy; tham muốn sở hữu

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stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/
Definition: a large supply of something stored for future use
Example: The government built a stockpile of medical supplies just in case of emergency.

Back

dự trữ; kho dự trữ

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supplies /səˈplaɪz/
Definition: the materials, food, etc., that are needed for a particular purpose
Example: The soldiers were low on supplies during the long campaign.

Back

vật dụng cần thiết; hàng tiếp tế

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chic /ʃiːk/
Definition: stylish and elegant
Example: She always looks so chic in her designer outfits.

Back

sang; lịch sự; hợp thời trang

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drab /dræb/
Definition: dull, boring, and without colour or interest
Example: The walls were painted a drab grey, which made the room feel gloomy.

Back

nhàm chán; ảm đạm

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mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/
Definition: ordinary; not interesting or exciting
Example: He got tired of the mundane routine of his daily commute.

Back

tầm thường; nhàm chán

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sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
Definition: very well developed; complex; showing advanced knowledge or good taste
Example: She has a sophisticated understanding of modern art.

Back

tinh tế; phức tạp; có mức độ tinh thông

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a must-have item /ə ˌmʌsthæv ˈaɪtəm/
Definition: something that is highly desirable or necessary
Example: In this season, a must-have item is a lightweight trench coat.

Back

vật phẩm “bắt buộc phải có”

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a passing trend /ə ˌpɑːsɪŋ ˈtrend/
Definition: a fashion or style that is popular for only a short time
Example: Bright neon colours were a passing trend last summer.

Back

xu hướng thoáng qua; trào lưu nhất thời