reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
(noun) the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
Example: The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
(noun) the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
Example: The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
candidate /ˈkændɪdət/
(noun) a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
Example: The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
(noun) a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
Example: The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
qualification /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed
Example: The applicant had so many qualifications that the company created a new position for her
(noun) an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed
Example: The applicant had so many qualifications that the company created a new position for her
detail /ˈdiːteɪl/
(noun) a small individual fact or item; a less important fact or item
Example: The office manager detailed each step of the inventory process at the staff meeting
(noun) a small individual fact or item; a less important fact or item
Example: The office manager detailed each step of the inventory process at the staff meeting
experience /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
(noun) the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
Example: The experience of live theater is very thrilling
(noun) the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
Example: The experience of live theater is very thrilling
available /əˈveɪləbl/
(adjective) that you can get, buy or find
Example: I checked the list of available compact discs before ordering
(adjective) that you can get, buy or find
Example: I checked the list of available compact discs before ordering
aspect /ˈæspekt/
(noun) a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
Example: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
(noun) a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
Example: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
editor /ˈedɪtər/
(noun) a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., or part of one, and who decides what should be included
Example: Our professional editors have contributed to the success of this program.
(noun) a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., or part of one, and who decides what should be included
Example: Our professional editors have contributed to the success of this program.
fee /fiː/
(noun) an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
Example: He had a lot of trouble paying the tuition fee.
(noun) an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
Example: He had a lot of trouble paying the tuition fee.
international /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl/
(adjective) connected with or involving two or more countries
Example: Jane is joining an international camp with 30 students from different countries.
(adjective) connected with or involving two or more countries
Example: Jane is joining an international camp with 30 students from different countries.
weight /weɪt/
(noun) how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds
Example: His weight is about 46 kilos.
(noun) how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds
Example: His weight is about 46 kilos.
grade /ɡreɪd/
(noun) a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work
Example: The students are graded according to their study results.
(noun) a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work
Example: The students are graded according to their study results.
edition /ɪˈdɪʃn/
(noun) the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
Example: The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
(noun) the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
Example: The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
informal /ɪnˈfɔːrml/
(adjective) relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
Example: The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
(adjective) relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
Example: The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
advertisement /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
(noun) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
Example: I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.
(noun) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
Example: I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.
polite /pəˈlaɪt/
(adjective) having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others
Example: Please be polite to our guests.
(adjective) having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others
Example: Please be polite to our guests.
exam /ɪɡˈzæm/
(noun) a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
Example: Have you prepared for the coming exam?
(noun) a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
Example: Have you prepared for the coming exam?
qualify /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/
(verb) to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams
Example: People who are well-qualified have more chances to get a good job.
(verb) to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams
Example: People who are well-qualified have more chances to get a good job.
examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
(noun) a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
Example: They are trying their best to get ready for the examination.
(noun) a formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do
Example: They are trying their best to get ready for the examination.
formal /ˈfɔːrml/
(adjective) very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
Example: The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
(adjective) very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
Example: The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
advance /ədˈvæns/
(noun) progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding
Example: We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.
(noun) progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding
Example: We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.
foreign /ˈfɔːrən/
(adjective) in or from a country that is not your own
Example: I studied at the University of Foreign Language.
(adjective) in or from a country that is not your own
Example: I studied at the University of Foreign Language.
weigh /weɪ/
(verb) to have a particular weight
Example: How much do you weigh?
(verb) to have a particular weight
Example: How much do you weigh?
terrible /ˈterəbl/
(adjective) very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened
Example: In my neighbourhood, the weather is terrible in winter.
(adjective) very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened
Example: In my neighbourhood, the weather is terrible in winter.
worry /ˈwɜːri/
(verb) to keep thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you have
Example: Don't worry. We have plenty of time.
(verb) to keep thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you have
Example: Don't worry. We have plenty of time.
institute /ˈɪnstɪtuːt/
(noun) an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization
Example: It is difficult to become a student at this famous institute.
(noun) an organization that has a particular purpose, especially one that is connected with education or a particular profession; the building used by this organization
Example: It is difficult to become a student at this famous institute.
celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
(noun) a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
Example: I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
(verb) to show that a day or an event is important by doing something special on it
Example: Vietnamese people celebrate Tet at different times each year.
examiner /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/
(noun) a person who writes the questions for, or marks, a test of knowledge or ability
Example: He was an examiner in the English speaking contest.
(noun) a person who writes the questions for, or marks, a test of knowledge or ability
Example: He was an examiner in the English speaking contest.
overweight /ˌəʊvərˈweɪt/
(adjective) too heavy, in a way that may be unhealthy
Example: She was only a few pounds overweight.
(adjective) too heavy, in a way that may be unhealthy
Example: She was only a few pounds overweight.
introduce /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
(verb) to tell two or more people who have not met before what each other’s names are; to tell somebody what your name is
Example: Can I introduce my wife?
(verb) to tell two or more people who have not met before what each other’s names are; to tell somebody what your name is
Example: Can I introduce my wife?
award /əˈwɔːrd/
(noun) a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
Example: She was awarded a scholarship for her excellent study results.
(noun) a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done
Example: She was awarded a scholarship for her excellent study results.
academy /əˈkædəmi/
(noun) a school or college for special training
Example: He has just graduated from the Military Academy.
(noun) a school or college for special training
Example: He has just graduated from the Military Academy.
campus /ˈkæmpəs/
(noun) the buildings of a university or college and the land around them
Example: We often go for a walk around the school campus when we feel tired after lessons.
(noun) the buildings of a university or college and the land around them
Example: We often go for a walk around the school campus when we feel tired after lessons.
dormitory /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
(noun) a room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution
Example: Living in a dormitory with many other students gives me essential skills.
(noun) a room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution
Example: Living in a dormitory with many other students gives me essential skills.
edit /ˈedɪt/
(noun) an act of making changes to text or data
Example: The script needs to be edited.
(noun) an act of making changes to text or data
Example: The script needs to be edited.
explain something in detail /ɪkˈspleɪn ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn dɪˈteɪl/
(v. phr.)
Example: The students need this exercise to be explained in detail.
(v. phr.)
Example: The students need this exercise to be explained in detail.
gain weight /geɪn weɪt/
(v. phr.)
Example: Mary has gained some weight recently.
(v. phr.)
Example: Mary has gained some weight recently.
inquiry /ˈɪnkwəri/
(noun) an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something
Example: The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
(noun) an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something
Example: The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/
(adjective) connected with language or the scientific study of language
Example: These linguistic terminologies are rather difficult.
(adjective) connected with language or the scientific study of language
Example: These linguistic terminologies are rather difficult.
linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/
(noun) the scientific study of language or of particular languages
Example: I studied linguistics at a foreign college.
(noun) the scientific study of language or of particular languages
Example: I studied linguistics at a foreign college.
lose weight /luːz weɪt/
(v. phr.)
Example: In order to lose weight, you should have a good diet and do physical exercise.
(v. phr.)
Example: In order to lose weight, you should have a good diet and do physical exercise.
oral examination /ˈɔːr(ə)l ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
(noun)
Example: He is always worried about the oral examinations.
(noun)
Example: He is always worried about the oral examinations.
put on weight /pʊt ɒn weɪt/
(v. phr.)
Example: If you eat so many sweets, you will put on weight.
(v. phr.)
Example: If you eat so many sweets, you will put on weight.
repute /rɪˈpjuːt/
(noun) the opinion that people have of somebody/something
Example: He is reputed to be the best doctor in the area.
(noun) the opinion that people have of somebody/something
Example: He is reputed to be the best doctor in the area.
scenery /ˈsiːnəri/
(noun) the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at
Example: We stopped to admire the scenery.
(noun) the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at
Example: We stopped to admire the scenery.
underweight /ˌʌndərˈweɪt/
(adjective) weighing less than the normal or expected weight
Example: You need to eat more. You are so underweight.
(adjective) weighing less than the normal or expected weight
Example: You need to eat more. You are so underweight.
well-qualified /wel ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
(adjective)
Example: We only employ well-qualified people.
(adjective)
Example: We only employ well-qualified people.
written examination /ˈrɪtn ɪgˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
(noun)
Example: The final written examination will be very hard.
(noun)
Example: The final written examination will be very hard.