POWERFUL EXPRESSIONS – PART 6
- The Muslim is accused of masterminding (chủ mưu) the bombings and shootings at the flea market. (chợ trời)
- Earlier this week the film certification board gave “Spectre” a U/A rating suggesting parental discretion (sự suy xét của cha mẹ) for children under 12.
- People tend to to bask in (tắm trong, đắm mình trong) the current success and forget the challenges ahead.
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Japan is the “best partner” for Asia as it gears up for (chuẩn bị cho) a new growth phase toward lasting sustainable growth. (sự phát triển bền vững)
- The ruling Communist Party steered clear of (dọn dẹp, xóa bỏ) Facebook in China.
- Lay foundation for sth/ Pave the way for sth: đặt nền móng cho cái gì
His work now does not generate income but it lays foundation for/paves the way for his future business.
- A breeding ground for sth: là môi trường thuận lợi sản sinh ra cái gì
Silicon valley is the breeding ground for IT experts.
- Telegenic: hợp với truyền hình.
She is very telegenic. She always looks so fantastic in TV gameshows.
- Alternative treatments: cách điều trị khác với uống thuốc và làm phẫu thuật tại bệnh viện
Acupuncture is a popular alternative treatment for many health problems in Vietnam.
- Sth act as a springboard for sth: cái gì làm đệm bật cho cái gì
The good foundation of English acts as a springboard for her academic success abroad.
- The other way around: ngược lại
He chooses to write the overview before the body paragraphs but I do it the other way around
- And vice versa: và ngược lại
He helps me and vice versa. Anh ấy giúp tôi và ngược lại tôi cũng giúp anh ấy.
- Mobile payment seems to be on the rise. Thanh toán di động có vẻ đang nổi lên.
- From all walks of life: từ tất cả các giai cấp xã hội.
People from all walks of life took to the street in Hong Kong to protest against the proposed extradition law.
- Cause adverse effects: gây ảnh hưởng xấu, bất lợi
The stormy weather causes adverse effects for farming.
- Take up the challenge to do sth: thực hiện 1 việc khó khăn
He takes up the challenge to gain an IELTS 6.5 from 0 within 6 months.
- On the threshold of: ở ngưỡng cửa của
He is on the threshold of his old age.
- Groundbreaking victory: chiến thắng lẫy lừng.
He has just won a groundbreaking victory in the match with the current champion of the tennis tournament.
- Shed off extra pounds: bỏ đi vài kí mỡ thừa.
She maintains a low-carb diet and a regular exercise scheme to shed off some extra pounds.
- Take sth into consideration: xem xét cái gì
We should take into consideration the differences in conditions between those regions.
- Put sth to top priority: đặt cái gì lên ưu tiên hàng đầu
He should put the achievement of his target IELTS score to the top priority now.
- Mass use of sth dùng nhiều cái gì
There was mass unemployment during the global financial crisis.
- On a large scale: trên diện rộng, trên quy mô lớn
The forest fire is raging on a large scale.
- Sth has nothing to do with sth: cái gì không liên quan đến cái gì
The visa rejection has nothing to do with his age.
- Within reach/ beyond reach=out of reach: trong tầm tay/ ngoài tầm với
Solutions to the problem of soil erosion is within reach.
