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to bond
Verb
gắn kết, tạo mối quan hệ
to develop a relationship with a person
"Adopting a pet together helped the couple bond and solidify their commitment to each other."
to dump
Verb
bỏ rơi, chia tay
to end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair
"James regretted the way he chose to dump his long-term partner , realizing later that he should have been more considerate ."
to strip
Verb
cởi đồ, lột quần áo
to take off someone else's clothes
"In the emergency room , medical staff quickly stripped the accident victim of his torn clothing ."
backstory
Noun
câu chuyện quá khứ, lý lịch
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
"The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory."
to co-author
Verb
đồng tác giả
to write a book, article, bill, etc. with another author
"Despite living in different countries, they collaborated online to co-author an article for a prestigious academic journal."
to compose
Verb
soạn, viết
to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration
"In the quiet library , she sat down to compose a thoughtful letter to her long-lost friend ."
to jot down
Verb
ghi chú nhanh, viết vội
to make a note of something in a hurried and informal style
"I 'll quickly jot down the address before I forget it ."
to proofread
Verb
đọc lại, sửa lỗi
to read and correct the mistakes of a written or printed text
"Before printing the final version of the brochure , the designer carefully proofread it one last time to catch any formatting issues ."
to script
Verb
viết, kịch bản hóa
to write the words used in a movie, play, etc.
"The marketing team collaborated to script a persuasive advertisement for the new product ."
autobiography
Noun
tự truyện, hồi ký
the story of the life of a person, written by the same person
"The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement ."
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 ."
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 ."
contributor
Noun
người đóng góp, cộng tác viên
someone who writes a piece to be published in a newspaper or magazine
"The magazine features a column written by a celebrity contributor each month ."
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."
to censor
Verb
kiểm duyệt, cắt bỏ
to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes
"During wartime , newspapers were often censored to prevent the release of sensitive information ."
to receive
Verb
nhận, bắt
to pick up broadcast signals
"The GPS receiver in the handheld device receives signals from satellites to determine its precise location ."
to televise
Verb
phát sóng truyền hình, chiếu trên truyền hình
to broadcast or show something on TV
"The network will televise the special documentary on endangered species ."
to tune in
Verb
bắt sóng, kết nối
to watch a TV program or listen to a radio show
"People from around the world can tune in online to watch the live stream of the concert ."
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 ."
photojournalism
Noun
nhiếp ảnh báo chí, báo ảnh
the act or profession of reporting news articles in newspapers or magazines mainly through photographs
"With the rise of social media , amateur photojournalism has become more prevalent , allowing ordinary individuals to document and share news events in real-time ."
photo op
Noun
cơ hội chụp ảnh, buổi chụp ảnh
an occasion arranged by a politician or other famous people to be photographed while doing something that they think will popularize them
"The museum curator arranged a photo op with a famous artist to promote an upcoming exhibition ."
to clear up
Verb
quang đãng, trời quang
(of weather) to become free of clouds, rain, or storms
"The morning started off cloudy , but by midday , the skies had cleared up, and the sun was shining brightly ."
to drift
Verb
trôi, nổi
to slowly move in the air or on water
"In the quiet forest , the mist would drift through the trees ."
to soak
Verb
làm ướt sũng, ngâm
to make someone or something extremely wet
"She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it ."
torrent
Noun
dòng chảy xiết, dòng nước cuồn cuộn
a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast
"The dam opened its gates , releasing a torrent of water downstream to relieve pressure on the reservoir ."
to thaw
Verb
tan ra, rã đông
to become softer or liquid
"As the days grew warmer, the snowbanks along the roadside began to thaw."
to bargain
Verb
mặc cả, thương lượng
to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.
"The union bargained with the company management for improved working conditions and better wages for its members ."
to barter
Verb
đổi chác, trao đổi
to exchange goods or services without using money
"Communities near rivers often bartered fish and other aquatic resources for agricultural produce ."
to browse
Verb
xem lướt qua, lật xem
to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase
"He likes to browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology , even though he rarely buys anything ."
to comparison-shop
Verb
so sánh giá, mua sắm so sánh
to visit different stores to compare the price of a particular product or products before buying
"To save money, it's a good idea to comparison-shop for groceries at various supermarkets in the area."