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mezzanine
Noun
tầng lửng, mezzanine
a floor situated between two other floors of a building, which is smaller compared to the two
"The hotel 's fitness center was located on the mezzanine, allowing guests to stay active while enjoying panoramic views of the city ."
vestibule
Noun
tiền sảnh, phòng đợi
a small entrance hall or lobby located just inside the main entrance of a building, serving as a transitional space between the exterior and the interior
"The office building had a modern vestibule with glass walls , creating a sleek and inviting entry point for employees and visitors ."
quatrefoil
Noun
họa tiết bốn lá, thiết kế bốn cánh
a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover
"The Islamic mosque had a quatrefoil-shaped dome, representing the four corners of the earth and the unity of all creation."
pediment
Noun
mái hồi, phần tam giác trên lối vào
the triangular upper portion of the entrance of a building, often seen in buildings with Classical architecture
"The Romanesque church had a tympanum set within its pediment, depicting the Last Judgment in vivid detail ."
niche
Noun
hốc tường, ô tường
a hollow space in a wall, used for putting in decorative objects such a statue, or other decorative items
"The hallway was illuminated by light fixtures set into niches along the walls , creating a warm and inviting ambiance ."
quoin
Noun
góc tường, đá góc
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
"The Victorian mansion featured contrasting quoins in red brick , highlighting the architectural details of the building 's exterior ."
rib vault
Noun
vòm có gân, vòm gân
an architectural feature that consists of a series of arched ribs or arches that intersect to form a structural framework supporting a vaulted ceiling
"The Art Nouveau train station boasted a soaring concourse with a glass and steel rib vault, flooding the space with natural light ."
loggia
Noun
loggia, phòng trưng bày mở
a room or gallery that is open in one or more sides, particularly one that is attached to a house and faces a garden on one side
"The Roman villa was renowned for its mosaic floors and frescoed walls , with a covered loggia providing a cool respite from the summer heat ."
palimpsest
Noun
bản viết lại, bản thảo được viết lại
a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
"The parchment manuscript was a palimpsest, with faded ink and faint traces of erased writing, making it a challenging puzzle for historians and researchers to decipher."
hieroglyphic
Noun
chữ tượng hình, hệ thống chữ tượng hình
a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians
"Museum experts were called to interpret the hieroglyphics on the newly discovered artifact ."
zeitgeist
Noun
tinh thần thời đại, không khí thời đại
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time
"The Industrial Revolution brought about a zeitgeist of urbanization and industrialization , as rural populations migrated to cities in search of work and new technologies transformed society and the economy ."
relic
Noun
thánh tích, di tích
an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era
"The worn-out baseball glove , a relic from my youth , brings back memories of summer games with my friends ."
antiquity
Noun
thời cổ đại, thời kỳ cổ xưa
the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous
"The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end of antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages , as Europe entered a period of political fragmentation and cultural change ."
decolonization
Noun
giải phóng thuộc địa, quá trình giải phóng thuộc địa
the process by which colonies or territories gain independence from colonial rule
"Latin American nations achieved decolonisation through a series of independence movements in the 19th century."
barbarian
Noun
man rợ, dã man
a person belonging to a people or group regarded as uncivilized, foreign, or outside the dominant culture
"Tribes once labeled as barbarians developed their own rich cultures ."
to chronicle
Verb
ghi chép, biên niên
to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order
"The journalist chronicles the political upheavals of the past century in her investigative report ."
iconoclast
Noun
người bài trừ tượng thần, kẻ phá bỏ tín ngưỡng
a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws
"The film 's director was hailed as an iconoclast for breaking genre rules ."
iconoclasm
Noun
sự phá hủy tượng thánh, sự từ chối hoặc phá hủy hình ảnh tôn giáo
the rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical
"The punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s embraced a form of cultural iconoclasm, rejecting mainstream norms and values through music , fashion , and lifestyle ."
mannerism
Noun
chủ nghĩa kiểu cách, đặc điểm riêng
a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period
"In his speeches , the politician displayed a mannerism of emphasizing key points with a distinctive hand gesture ."
conventionality
Noun
tính quy ước, chủ nghĩa tuân thủ
conformity with accepted ideas, practices, or standards of thought and behavior
"The policy reflected the conventionality of bureaucratic thinking ."
syncretism
Noun
sự hỗn hợp văn hóa, sự kết hợp văn hóa
the merging of diverse cultural elements, styles, or traditions to create something unique
"Syncretism in literature often results in the blending of diverse storytelling traditions ."
multiculturalism
Noun
đa văn hóa
the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected
"Multiculturalism is an ongoing process that requires active engagement and dialogue among individuals and communities to build a more inclusive and harmonious society ."
soiree
Noun
buổi dạ hội
an elegant gathering or party that is usually held in the evening
"Couples danced the night away at the romantic candlelit soiree, creating unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones ."
animism
Noun
thuyết vật linh, niềm tin vào các linh hồn cư trú trong các yếu tố tự nhiên
the belief in spirits residing within natural elements, objects, and living beings
"In animism, rocks , mountains , and other geographical features are regarded as having spiritual essence ."
matrilineal
Adjective
theo dòng mẹ, liên quan đến dòng dõi mẹ
related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family
"Matrilineal societies trace lineage through mothers ."
patrilineal
Adjective
theo dòng cha
related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the father's side of the family
"The patrilineal tradition often places greater emphasis on the male line of descent ."
acculturational
Adjective
thuộc về sự hội nhập văn hóa, liên quan đến quá trình hội nhập văn hóa
relating to the process of acquiring or adapting to the cultural norms, customs, and practices of a different or dominant culture
"Travel exposes people to acculturational experiences in different places ."
anomie
Noun
tình trạng vô chuẩn mực, sự tan rã xã hội
a state of personal instability, isolation, or anxiety caused by a breakdown of social norms or regulation
"Political upheaval left many people in a state of moral and social anomie."
civics
Noun
giáo dục công dân, môn công dân
the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in society
"Civics education is not only about understanding government institutions but also about developing critical thinking skills , empathy , and a sense of social responsibility ."
denizen
Noun
cư dân, người ở
a resident in a particular place
"The ancient ruins were once inhabited by the denizens of a long-forgotten civilization , leaving behind traces of their existence for archaeologists to uncover ."