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best friend forever
Noun
bạn thân mãi mãi, BFF (bạn thân mãi mãi)
someone's best friend, used by young people on social media, especially in text messages
"Mia and Sophie have matching necklaces engraved with "BFF" to symbolize their lifelong friendship."
half-brother
Noun
anh trai cùng cha khác mẹ, anh trai cùng mẹ khác cha
a brother that shares only one biological parent with one
"Growing up , I did n't see my half-brother very often because he lived with his mom in another city ."
half-sister
Noun
chị em cùng cha khác mẹ hoặc cùng mẹ khác cha, chị em cùng huyết thống một bên
a sister that shares only one biological parent with one
"Despite the age gap , my half-sister has always looked out for me like a big sister ."
elder
Adjective
lớn hơn
(of two people, particularly in the same family) older
"She looked up to her elder sister for advice and guidance throughout her life ."
heritage
Noun
di sản
an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors
"She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations ."
brotherhood
Noun
tình anh em, mối quan hệ anh em
the kinship or familial bond among male siblings
"He felt pride in the brotherhood of his family ."
inheritance
Noun
tài sản thừa kế, di sản
property, titles, or estates legally passed to heirs after the owner's death
"The inheritance was divided among the children ."
checkered
Adjective
kẻ ô vuông, ca rô
having a pattern of small squares with different colors
"His checkered pants made a bold fashion statement at the party."
boxers
Noun
quần đùi, quần boxer
men's underwear that loosely covers the thighs
"The laundry basket was overflowing with socks and boxers, signaling it was time for a wash ."
fastener
Noun
khóa, dây buộc
any device that is used to close or secure something, such as a zipper or strap
"She replaced the broken fastener on her purse with a new , more secure clasp ."
characterization
Noun
sự miêu tả nhân vật, sự khắc họa nhân vật
the way in which characters in a movie, book, etc. are created and represented by a writer
"The characterization of the antagonist was particularly compelling , as the writer explored the motivations behind his actions and revealed the humanity beneath his villainous exterior ."
the first-person
Noun
ngôi thứ nhất, kể chuyện ở ngôi thứ nhất
a way of telling or writing a story in which things happen to the narrator and the story revolves around them
"The first-person narrative voice can be unreliable, as the reader only has access to the narrator's subjective viewpoint, leaving room for interpretation and surprise revelations."
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 ."
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 ."
gerund
Noun
danh động từ, hình thức động từ danh từ hóa
(grammar) a form of a verb that functions as a noun and is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the base form of the verb
"Gerunds are used to express actions or activities in a general or abstract sense , rather than as specific instances of action ."
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 ."
number
Noun
số, số ngữ pháp
(grammar) the form of a word that indicates whether one, two, or more things or people are being referred to
"In languages like Spanish and French , nouns have gender as well as number, requiring agreement with adjectives and articles in both aspects ."
person
Noun
ngôi, nhân vật
(grammar) each of the three classes of pronouns that refers to who is speaking, who is being spoken to, or others that are not present during the conversation
"The use of first, second, and third person in writing can greatly affect the tone and perspective of a piece, influencing how readers perceive the narrator's relationship to the story and characters."
proverb
Noun
tục ngữ, ngạn ngữ
a well-known statement or phrase that expresses a general truth or gives advice
"Many cultures have a version of the proverb ' The early bird catches the worm , ' which highlights the benefits of being proactive and starting tasks early ."
interjection
Noun
thán từ, lời cảm thán
(grammar) a phrase or word used suddenly to express a particular emotion
"During the debate , the speaker highlighted the importance of interjection in conveying emotions in speech ."
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 ."
subscriber
Noun
người đăng ký, thuê bao
someone who pays, at given intervals, to receive a publication or service
"New subscribers receive a welcome gift upon signing up for the service ."
newsgathering
Noun
thu thập tin tức, tổng hợp thông tin
the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication
"Effective newsgathering requires journalists to adhere to ethical guidelines and verify information to maintain credibility with their audience ."
periodical
Noun
ấn phẩm định kỳ
a publication, especially about a technical subject, that is produced regularly
"The editor-in-chief oversees the production schedule for the periodical, ensuring timely publication of each edition."
quarterly
Noun
hàng quý, ấn phẩm hàng quý
a publication produced four times a year
"As a member of the historical society, I enjoy reading the quarterly, which delves into local history and preservation efforts."
readership
Noun
số lượng độc giả, độc giả
the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis
"The editors strive to cater to their readership's interests by featuring a variety of content in each issue ."
thundercloud
Noun
mây dông, mây giông
a very large dark cloud that produces thunder and lightning
"Pilots navigated carefully around the towering thunderclouds to avoid turbulence and lightning strikes ."
temperate
Adjective
ôn hòa, vừa phải
(of a region or climate) having a temperature that is never very cold or very hot
"The deciduous forests of the temperate zone experience distinct seasons, with moderate temperatures and changing foliage colors."