take part in /teɪk pɑːrt ɪn/
(verb) to be involved in something
Example: We could not get enough people to take part in the meeting, so we canceled it
(verb) to be involved in something
Example: We could not get enough people to take part in the meeting, so we canceled it
present /ˈpreznt/
(adjective) existing or happening now
Example: The present study has two main aims.
(adjective) existing or happening now
Example: The present study has two main aims.
experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
(noun) a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
Example: Product developers must conduct hundreds of experiments in their research
(noun) a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
Example: Product developers must conduct hundreds of experiments in their research
bell /bel/
(noun) a hollow metal object, often like a cup in shape, that makes a ringing sound when hit by a small piece of metal inside it; the sound that it makes
Example: The church bells rang out to welcome in the New Year.
(noun) a hollow metal object, often like a cup in shape, that makes a ringing sound when hit by a small piece of metal inside it; the sound that it makes
Example: The church bells rang out to welcome in the New Year.
ring /rɪŋ/
(noun) a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
Example: How much is this diamond ring?
(noun) a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
Example: How much is this diamond ring?
essay /ˈeseɪ/
(noun) a short piece of writing by a student as part of a course of study
Example: I want you to write an essay on endangered species.
(noun) a short piece of writing by a student as part of a course of study
Example: I want you to write an essay on endangered species.
relax /rɪˈlæks/
(verb) to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort
Example: Just relax and enjoy the vacation.
(verb) to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort
Example: Just relax and enjoy the vacation.
chat /tʃæt/
(verb) to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody
Example: She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.
(verb) to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody
Example: She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.
household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
(noun) all the people living together in a house or flat
Example: My household bill comes to twenty dollars.
(noun) all the people living together in a house or flat
Example: My household bill comes to twenty dollars.
drawing /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
(noun) a picture made using a pencil or pen rather than paint
Example: She gave me a beautiful drawing of a portrait.
(noun) a picture made using a pencil or pen rather than paint
Example: She gave me a beautiful drawing of a portrait.
famous /ˈfeɪməs/
(adjective) known about by many people
Example: Marie Curie is famous for her contributions to science.
(adjective) known about by many people
Example: Marie Curie is famous for her contributions to science.
indoors /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/
(adverb) inside or into a building
Example: Come indoors, it's cold outside.
(adverb) inside or into a building
Example: Come indoors, it's cold outside.
repair /rɪˈper/
(verb) to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
Example: My brother is repairing my car.
(verb) to fix something that is broken, damaged or torn
Example: My brother is repairing my car.
fix /fɪks/
(verb) to repair or correct something
Example: They couldn't fix my old computer.
(verb) to repair or correct something
Example: They couldn't fix my old computer.
score /skɔːr/
(verb) to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition
Example: The score of the match was 3-2.
(verb) to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition
Example: The score of the match was 3-2.
event /ɪˈvent/
(noun) a thing that happens, especially something important
Example: What is the event in the Sports programme today?
(noun) a thing that happens, especially something important
Example: What is the event in the Sports programme today?
enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
(verb) to get pleasure from something
Example: I really enjoyed watching that film.
(verb) to get pleasure from something
Example: I really enjoyed watching that film.
portable /ˈpɔːrtəbl/
(adjective) that is easy to carry or to move
Example: A tablet is portable. You can put it in your school bag.
(adjective) that is easy to carry or to move
Example: A tablet is portable. You can put it in your school bag.
appliance /əˈplaɪəns/
(noun) a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning
Example: He just bought a new set of domestic appliances.
(noun) a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning
Example: He just bought a new set of domestic appliances.
at the same time /taɪm/
(noun)
Example: She likes to listen to music and read a book at the same time.
(noun)
Example: She likes to listen to music and read a book at the same time.
atlas /ˈætləs/
(noun) a book of maps
Example: I have an atlas of the world.
(noun) a book of maps
Example: I have an atlas of the world.
blindman's bluff /ˈblaɪndˌmænz ˈblʌf/
(noun)
Example: I like playing Blindman's bluff with my friends.
(noun)
Example: I like playing Blindman's bluff with my friends.
calculator /ˈkælkjuleɪtər/
(noun) a small electronic device or piece of software for calculating with numbers
Example: I have a pocket calculator to do calculations.
(noun) a small electronic device or piece of software for calculating with numbers
Example: I have a pocket calculator to do calculations.
earphone /ˈɪəfəʊn/
(noun)
Example: She usually listens to music on the radio through small earphones.
(noun)
Example: She usually listens to music on the radio through small earphones.
energetic /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
(adjective) having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Example: Miley is an energetic young girl.
(adjective) having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Example: Miley is an energetic young girl.
equation /ɪˈkweɪʒn/
(noun) a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54
Example: Mathematic equations are difficult to remember.
(noun) a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54
Example: Mathematic equations are difficult to remember.
globe /ɡləʊb/
(noun) the world (used especially to emphasize its size)
Example: We have a globe in geography class.
(noun) the world (used especially to emphasize its size)
Example: We have a globe in geography class.
marbles /ˈmɑːrbl/
(noun) a type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can be polished (= made smooth and shiny by rubbing) and is used in building and for making statues, etc.
Example: We often play marbles at break time in the class.
(noun) a type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can be polished (= made smooth and shiny by rubbing) and is used in building and for making statues, etc.
Example: We often play marbles at break time in the class.
meter /ˈmiːtər/
(noun) a device that measures and records the amount of electricity, gas, water, etc. that you have used or the time and distance you have travelled, etc.
Example: The taxi driver left the meter running while he waited for us.
(noun) a device that measures and records the amount of electricity, gas, water, etc. that you have used or the time and distance you have travelled, etc.
Example: The taxi driver left the meter running while he waited for us.
pen pal /ˈpen pæl/
(noun) a person that you make friends with by writing letters or emails, often somebody you have never met
Example: Next week, I am going to visit my pen pal in England.
(noun) a person that you make friends with by writing letters or emails, often somebody you have never met
Example: Next week, I am going to visit my pen pal in England.
playing catch /ˈpleɪɪŋ kætʃ /
(noun)
Example: At recess, children often like playing catch.
(noun)
Example: At recess, children often like playing catch.
recess /ˈriːses/
(noun) a period of time during the year when the members of a parliament, committee, etc. do not meet
Example: We like sitting and chatting under the trees at recess.
(noun) a period of time during the year when the members of a parliament, committee, etc. do not meet
Example: We like sitting and chatting under the trees at recess.
skipping rope /ˈskɪpɪŋ rəʊp/
(noun) a piece of rope, usually with a handle at each end, that you hold, turn over your head and then jump over, for fun or to keep fit
Example: Con gái thì thích nhảy dây.
(noun) a piece of rope, usually with a handle at each end, that you hold, turn over your head and then jump over, for fun or to keep fit
Example: Con gái thì thích nhảy dây.
swap /swɑːp/
(verb) to give something to somebody and receive something in exchange
Example: When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, shall we swap?
(verb) to give something to somebody and receive something in exchange
Example: When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, shall we swap?
worldwide /ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd/
(adjective, adverb) affecting all parts of the world
Example: Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.
(adjective, adverb) affecting all parts of the world
Example: Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.