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hardcover
Noun
bìa cứng, sách bìa cứng
a book with a cover made from stiff material such as cardboard, leather, etc.
"The library had a section dedicated to rare and collectible hardcovers."
paperback
Noun
sách bìa mềm, bìa mềm
a book with a cover that is made of thick paper
"She donated her gently used paperbacks to the local library to share her love of reading with others ."
dramatist
Noun
nhà soạn kịch
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
"She studied the works of classic dramatists such as Shakespeare and Ibsen to hone her craft and develop her own unique voice ."
playwright
Noun
nhà soạn kịch, tác giả kịch bản
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
"His plays often address social and political issues , making him a prominent playwright."
engaging
Adjective
hấp dẫn, thú vị
attractive and interesting in a way that draws one's attention
"The novel's engaging plot kept me reading late into the night."
heavy
Adjective
nặng nề, sâu sắc
(of a literary work) very serious or hard to understand
"The playwright 's work was often described as heavy, tackling weighty subjects such as existentialism and the human condition ."
tragic
Adjective
bi thảm, kịch tính
(of a literary piece) related to or characteristic of tragedy
"The opera " La Traviata " by Verdi tells the tragic story of Violetta , a courtesan who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover 's reputation ."
romance
Noun
tiểu thuyết lãng mạn, câu chuyện tình yêu
a novel or movie about love
"The bookstore had an entire section dedicated to romance novels, catering to readers of all tastes and preferences."
third-person narrative
Noun
tường thuật ngôi thứ ba, kể chuyện ngôi thứ ba
a mode of storytelling where the narrator refers to characters using pronouns like "he" and "she" and is not a character in the story
"Through the third-person narrative, the author maintained a sense of suspense by withholding certain information from the reader until later in the story ."
transitive verb
Noun
động từ chuyển tiếp, động từ cần có tân ngữ trực tiếp
(grammar) a verb that needs a direct object
"Transitive verbs often answer the question "what" or "whom" after the action verb."
intransitive verb
Noun
nội động từ, động từ không có tân ngữ trực tiếp
(grammar) a verb without a direct object
"The child giggled uncontrollably , the innocence of laughter exemplifying the joy that an intransitive verb can bring without needing an object ."
masculine
Adjective
giống đực
(of a language's grammar) referring to males
"Understanding the masculine gender in a language is essential for proper agreement and communication, ensuring grammatical correctness in speech and writing."
intonation
Noun
ngữ điệu
(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking
"Intonation is an important aspect of spoken language that helps listeners interpret the speaker 's attitude , mood , and intention , contributing to effective communication ."
dialect
Noun
phương ngữ, tiếng địa phương
the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar
"Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity ."
jargon
Noun
thuật ngữ, biệt ngữ
words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others
"Military jargon includes phrases like 'AWOL,' 'RECON,' and 'FOB,' which are part of the everyday language for service members but might be puzzling to civilians."
slang
Noun
tiếng lóng, biệt ngữ
words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.
"The slang term 'cop' is commonly used to refer to a police officer, originating from the verb 'to cop,' meaning to capture or arrest."
to punctuate
Verb
chấm câu
to use punctuation marks in a text in order to make it more understandable
"Learning how to punctuate complex sentences with colons and dashes can greatly improve your writing style and clarity ."
parenthesis
Noun
dấu ngoặc, dấu ngoặc
either of the symbols ( ) used in writing to enclose extra information that is given or to group a symbolic unit in logic or mathematics
"The sentence was interrupted by a thought in parenthesis ( a common occurrence in informal writing ) ."
slash
Noun
dấu gạch chéo, dấu slash
the symbol / used in print or writing to indicate alternatives or fractions, etc.
"The phrase " his / her " uses a slash to indicate either a male or female gender pronoun ."
particle
Noun
tiểu từ, yếu tố trạng từ
(grammar) an adverb or preposition that is used with a verb to form a phrasal verb
"Understanding the role of particles in phrasal verbs is essential for mastering English grammar ."
ungrammatical
Adjective
không đúng ngữ pháp, phi ngữ pháp
not conforming with the rules of grammar
"Some dialects may allow constructions that are considered ungrammatical in formal written English ."
anchor
Noun
người dẫn chương trình, phát thanh viên
someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters
"After decades in the industry , he retired as one of the most respected anchors in broadcast journalism ."
weathergirl
Noun
người dẫn bản tin thời tiết, nữ dự báo thời tiết
a woman on TV or radio who tells people about the weather and describes it
"As a seasoned meteorologist , the weathergirl delivers weather updates with confidence and expertise ."
couch potato
Noun
khoai tây đi văng, người nghiện xem TV
someone who sits around and watches TV a lot
"His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato."
paparazzi
Noun
paparazzi, nhiếp ảnh gia săn ảnh người nổi tiếng
freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways
"The actress hired security to shield her from the paparazzi while attending the movie premiere ."
antenna
Noun
ăng-ten, thiết bị thu phát
a device that is used to send and receive signals
"The cellphone tower has multiple antennas to transmit and receive signals from mobile devices ."
wavelength
Noun
bước sóng, độ dài của sóng
the distance between a point on a wave of energy and a similar point on the next wave
"The wavelength of sound waves affects the pitch of the sound , with shorter wavelengths producing higher pitches ."
commentary
Noun
bình luận
a spoken description of an event while it is taking place, particularly on TV or radio
"The nature documentary was enhanced by the engaging commentary of the narrator ."
lead story
Noun
tin chính, tiêu đề chính
an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper
"The magazine 's lead story on health and wellness sparked a national conversation ."
circulation
Noun
lượng phát hành, số lượng lưu hành
the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers
"The report compared the circulation figures of two dailies ."