general /ˈdʒenrəl/
(adjective) affecting all or most people, places or things
Example: We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
(adjective) affecting all or most people, places or things
Example: We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
(noun) a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent
Example: The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination this year
(noun) a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent
Example: The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination this year
tradition /trəˈdɪʃn/
(noun) a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Example: Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
(noun) a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Example: Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
sail /seɪl/
(verb) to travel on water using sails or an engine
Example: My friends taught me how to sail.
(verb) to travel on water using sails or an engine
Example: My friends taught me how to sail.
defeat /dɪˈfiːt/
(verb) to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
Example: If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
(verb) to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
Example: If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
army /ˈɑːrmi/
(noun) a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land
Example: My uncle is in the army.
(noun) a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land
Example: My uncle is in the army.
region /ˈriːdʒən/
(noun) a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders
Example: She comes from a mountainous region.
(noun) a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders
Example: She comes from a mountainous region.
peaceful /ˈpiːsfl/
(adjective) not involving a war, violence or argument
Example: Iceland is considered as the most peaceful country in the world.
(adjective) not involving a war, violence or argument
Example: Iceland is considered as the most peaceful country in the world.
ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/
(adjective) belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past
Example: The ancient forests were found only in books.
(adjective) belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past
Example: The ancient forests were found only in books.
valley /ˈvæli/
(noun) an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it; the land that a river flows through
Example: That valley looks incredibly beautiful in the sun.
(noun) an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it; the land that a river flows through
Example: That valley looks incredibly beautiful in the sun.
resort /rɪˈzɔːrt/
(noun) a place where a lot of people go on holiday
Example: They are going to build a resort here.
(noun) a place where a lot of people go on holiday
Example: They are going to build a resort here.
battle /ˈbætl/
(noun) a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Example: Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
(noun) a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Example: Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
attraction /əˈtrækʃn/
(noun) an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
Example: The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.
(noun) an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
Example: The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.
Tourism /ˈtʊrɪzəm/
(noun) the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure
Example: Tourism is becoming an important industry in almost every country.
(noun) the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure
Example: Tourism is becoming an important industry in almost every country.
coral /ˈkɔːrəl/
(noun) a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures. Coral is often used in jewellery.
Example: Colorful coral and tropical fish combine to make for an interesting day at the beach.
(noun) a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures. Coral is often used in jewellery.
Example: Colorful coral and tropical fish combine to make for an interesting day at the beach.
hospitality /ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/
(noun) friendly and generous behaviour towards guests
Example: Thank you for your hospitality.
(noun) friendly and generous behaviour towards guests
Example: Thank you for your hospitality.
bulb /bʌlb/
(noun) the glass part that fits into an electric lamp, etc. to give light when it is switched on
Example: The bulb in the kitchen needs to be changed.
(noun) the glass part that fits into an electric lamp, etc. to give light when it is switched on
Example: The bulb in the kitchen needs to be changed.
depend /dɪˈpend/
(verb) according to
Example: I might not go. It depends on how tired I am.
(verb) according to
Example: I might not go. It depends on how tired I am.
fairy tale /ˈferi teɪl/
(noun) a story about magic or fairies , usually for children
Example: I wish I were a prince in a fairy tale.
(noun) a story about magic or fairies , usually for children
Example: I wish I were a prince in a fairy tale.
famous for /ˈfeɪməs fɔːr/
(adjective)
Example: She became internationally famous for her songs.
(adjective)
Example: She became internationally famous for her songs.
gramophone /ˈɡræməfəʊn/
(noun) a piece of equipment for playing records in order to listen to the music, etc. on them
Example: These gramophones enhance the beauty of your home.
(noun) a piece of equipment for playing records in order to listen to the music, etc. on them
Example: These gramophones enhance the beauty of your home.
minority /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
(noun) the smaller part of a group; less than half of the people or things in a large group
Example: Most ethnic minorities live in the highlands.
(noun) the smaller part of a group; less than half of the people or things in a large group
Example: Most ethnic minorities live in the highlands.
monument /ˈmɑːnjumənt/
(noun) a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event
Example: In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war.
(noun) a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event
Example: In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war.
quiz /kwɪz/
(noun) a competition or game in which people try to answer questions to test their knowledge
Example: There are so many quizzes in one lesson.
(noun) a competition or game in which people try to answer questions to test their knowledge
Example: There are so many quizzes in one lesson.
veteran /ˈvetərən/
(noun) a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity
Example: He is a Vietnam veteran.
(noun) a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity
Example: He is a Vietnam veteran.