Tâm Tiếng Anh

28/09/2023

30/05/2023

WOD #30 | first class (noun)

using the best and most expensive type of service in a train, plane, ship, hotel, etc.
hạng nhất (vé máy bay, tàu biển, tàu lửa, khách sạn,...) (trạng từ)

Example:
1. If I fly first class, I'll get to board the plane (= get on the plane) before everyone else.
2. She always travels first class. She must be rich.
3. First class seats/ tickets are expensive.

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29/05/2023

WOD #29 | destination (noun)

the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken
điểm đến (danh từ)

Example:
1. Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the North of Vietnam.
2. Phu Quoc island is our next destination. And I'm so excited.
3. We arrived at our destination tired and hungry.

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28/05/2023

WOD #28 | get away (phrasal verb)

to have a holiday
""đi trốn"" (= đi nghỉ) (động từ)

Example:
1. I'm hoping to get away for a couple days in Ninh Binh.
2. We've always wanted to go on a road trip throughout Vietnam just to get away.
3. I and my girlfriend love going to Da Lat to get away.

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27/05/2023

WOD #27 | getaway (noun)

it has multiple meanings; one of them is a short holiday; another one is a place that is suitable for a holiday
đi trốn (= kỳ nghỉ ngắn)/ nơi đi trốn (= nơi đi nghỉ)
(danh từ)

Example:
1. We had a romantic weekend getaway in Sa Pa. And we really enjoyed it.
2. Da Lat is one of the most popular getaways at the end of the year.
3. I'm going to Vung Tau for a getaway this weekend.

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26/05/2023

WOD #26 | put on sunscreen (verb) = apply sunscreen (verb)

to put a substance on your skin to protect it from being burned by the sun
bôi kem chống nắng (động từ)

Example:
1. I hate putting on sunscreen before I go sunbathing, but I have to because I know it helps me avoid skin cancer.
2. Most of us don't apply sunscreen thickly or evenly enough.
3. We always put on sunscreen at least 30 minutes before we're out for sunbathing.

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25/05/2023

WOD #25 | sunbathe (verb)

to sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to go brown (get a suntan)
tắm nắng (động từ)

Example:
1. We spent the day sunbathing and swimming in Hoi An.
2. I like to sunbathe in the morning when the sun is not so hot.
3. It'd be perfect to sunbathe in the early morning in Da Nang.

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24/05/2023

WOD #24 | sightseeing (noun)

the activity of visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
tham quan (danh từ)

Example:
1. We went sightseeing right after we arrived in Bangkok. And the next day we went to the Blackpink concert.
2. Did you have a chance to do any sightseeing in Nha Trang?
3. We'd love a sightseeing tour of Saigon.

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23/05/2023

WOD #23 | sightsee (verb)

to visit interesting buildings and places as a tourist
tham quan (động từ)

Example:
1. We decided to go to Ha Noi to sightsee after watching the TV show Two Days One Night.
2. You don't need to be in a car to sightsee in Da Nang. It's much better to ride a bicycle.
3. In the summer, more people come to Hue to sightsee.

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22/05/2023

WOD #22 | mosquito net (noun)

a net that you hang over a bed, etc. to keep mosquitoes away from you
mùng (chống muỗi chích) (danh từ)

Example:
1. I wanna buy a mosquito net because I hate mosquito bites. If I get some, I'll spend all day scratching.
2. They bought the mosquito net for $5 at Ben Thanh market.
3. We sleep under a hot mosquito net every night.

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21/05/2023

WOD #21 | accommodation (noun)

a place to stay or live
chỗ ở (danh từ)

Example:
1. It's hard to find cheap accommodation in central Saigon.
2. Dorms are suitable accommodation for university students because they're cheap and decent.
3. The company paid for my flight but not my hotel accommodation.

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20/05/2023

WOD #20 | self-catering (adjective)

having cooking facilities available so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than having them provided for you
có đủ thiết bị để tự nấu nướng (nói về kỳ nghỉ, nơi chốn,...) (tính từ)

Example:
1. I and my college friends decided to rent self-catering accommodation in Da Lat because we liked to cook our own food.
2. I'm going to Ha Noi for a business trip next week, and I'm looking for a self-catering studio apartment.
3. My family just went on a self-catering holiday in Vung Tau yesterday.

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19/05/2023

WOD #19 | travel agent (noun)

a person that arranges tickets, hotel rooms, etc. for people going on holiday or making a journey
nhân viên của đại lý du lịch (danh từ)

Example:
1. That travel agent has booked hotels and flights for my team for two years.
2. I never need a travel agent. I can arrange stuff for my trips by myself.
3. I called the travel agent to ask if there was any discounts at the moment.

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18/05/2023

WOD #18 | travel agency (noun)

a company that arranges tickets, hotel rooms, etc. for people going on holiday or making a journey
đại lý du lịch (danh từ)

Example:
1. I called some travel agencies to compare prices before I booked a trip for my company.
2. I've never booked trips through a travel agency before. I like arranging stuff for my trips by myself.
3. Saigon Tourist is one of the most popular travel agencies in Vietnam.

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17/05/2023

WOD #17 | preserve something (verb)

to treat something in a particular way so that it can be kept for a long time without going bad
bảo quản (động từ)

Example:
1. The beef is preserved in the freezer compartment. Don't forget to defrost it before cooking.
2. Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge to preserve it.
3. I preserve the lemons in the mini fridge. I'll make some lemonade later.

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16/05/2023

WOD #16 | sip (noun)

a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth
một ngụm nhỏ (danh từ)

Example:
1. I picked up the glass and took a sip of water.
2. Hey! Let's sit and have a sip of tea.
3. My best friend was taking a few sips of the coffee.

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15/05/2023

WOD #15 | sip (verb)

if you sip something, you drink it just a little bit at a time.
uống nhâm nhi (động từ)

Example:
1. It would be great to be somewhere in Da Lat, and sip hot coffee or tea in the early morning.
2. I was listening to my favorite song and slowly sipping the wine.
3. The tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.

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14/05/2023

WOD #14 | bland (adjective)

not having a strong taste
nhạt nhẽo (tính từ, nói về đồ ăn thức uống)

Example:
1. We're having chicken hotpot in a local restaurant in Sa Pa, and it's pretty bland.
2. I don't like bland food. I usually add garlic and chilli when I cook.
3. This sauce is pretty bland. We should add some more fish sauce.

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13/05/2023

WOD #13 | bitter (adjective)

having an unpleasantly sharp taste
có vị đắng (tính từ)

Example:
1. Bitter melon soup is a classic Vietnamese soup. A lot of people love its bitter taste.
2. I don't like this beer. It tastes really bitter.
3. Black coffee leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.

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12/05/2023

WOD #12 | alcoholic (adjective)

containing alcohol
có chứa cồn (tính từ)

Example:
1. Alcoholic drinks were banned at all the stadiums during the World Cup Qatar 2022.
2. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed inside our office.
3. We definitely should not drink something alcoholic before driving.

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11/05/2023

WOD #11 | non-alcoholic (adjective)

not containing any alcohol
không chứa cồn (tính từ)

Example:
1. Can I have something non-alcoholic, like a hot tea, please?
2. Just have a non-alcoholic drink. Trust me! You don't wanna get pulled over and get your blood alcohol level tested.
3. A non-alcoholic beer has just been released by Heineken.

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10/05/2023

WOD #10 | yummy (adjective)

tasting extremely good (= delicious)
ngon tuyệt (dùng trong các hoàn cảnh không quá trang trọng) (tính từ)

Example:
1. That cheesy beef is so yummy. I want more of it.
2. I saw some yummy-looking desserts over there.
3. The yogurt my mom made for me looked yummy.

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09/05/2023

WOD #9 | tasty (adjective)

if something is tasty, it has a strong and pleasant flavour
đậm đà (nói về thực phẩm) (tính từ)

Example:
1. The chicken hotpot we ate yesterday in Da Lat was really tasty.
2. Adding some chilli is gonna make the broth tastier.
3. I want something tasty to eat.

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08/05/2023

WOD #8 | tasteless (adjective)

if something is tasteless, it has no flavour
vô vị (nói về thực phẩm) (tính từ)

Example:
1. The meat was really dry and tasteless.
2. The soup I've just cooked is pretty tasteless.
3. I don't like tasteless food.

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07/05/2023

WOD #7 | nutritious (adjective)

if a food or drink is nutritious, it contains substances that are good for your body
bổ dưỡng (tính từ)

Example:
1. I have yogurt with fruits almost everyday. It's really nutritious.
2. Strawberries and avocados are really nutritious fruits.
3. Almonds and walnuts are two of the most nutritious nuts.

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06/05/2023

WOD #6 | dining table (noun)

a table for having meals on
bàn ăn (danh từ)

Example:
1. I was living in a rental, and I didn't have a dining table. I used a lap desk.
2. We bought a wooden dining table for our new house yesterday.
3. That red dining table looks really nice.

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05/05/2023

WOD #5 | a balanced diet (noun)

a diet with the right types and amounts of food needed for good health
một chế độ ăn cân bằng (danh từ)

Example:
1. I'm trying to have a balanced diet. I eat fruits and vegetables everyday.
2. If you have a balanced diet, you are getting all the vitamins you need.
3. We all need to exercise and eat a balanced diet.

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04/05/2023

WOD #4 | starving (for something) (adjective)

to feel very hungry
rất đói bụng (tính từ)

Example:
1. When's the food coming? I'm starving!
2. Isn't lunch ready yet? We're starving.
3. I've been waiting for hours, and I'm starving for lunch.

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03/05/2023

WOD #3 | unappetizing (adjective)

if a food or smell is unappetizing, it does not make you want to eat
không ngon miệng/ làm không muốn ăn (tính từ)

Example:
1. Mixed nuts and fruits mooncakes are unappetizing, to me at least.
2. I hate dry and chewy food. It's unappetizing.
3. If you overcook instant noodles, the noodles will be too soft and unappetizing.

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02/05/2023

WOD #2 | appetizing (adjective)

if a food or smell is appetizing, it makes you want to eat
ngon miệng/ làm thèm ăn (tính từ)

Example:
1. My girlfriend loves grilled rice paper in Da Lat. She says it's super appetizing.
2. The hot cheese looks really appetizing. Everyone wants to eat it.
3. The grilled pork we've just bought from that restaurant smells very appetizing.

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