Từ vựng IELTS Writing & Speaking chủ đề ANIMALS

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Phân loại các loài động vật – Types of animals

1, livestock  /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: animals and birds that are kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, or chickens
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: gia súc
• Ví dụ: Farmers were encouraged to keep their livestock in pens rather than letting them roam freely.

2, amphibian /æmˈfɪb.i.ən/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal, such as a frog, that lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: lưỡng cư
• Ví dụ: Amphibian can live both on land and in water.

3, mammal /ˈmæm.əl/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật có vú
• Ví dụ: Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals, but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not.

4, aquatic animals  /əˈkwæt.ɪk/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: animals that live in water and are adapted to an aquatic environment.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật sống trong nước.
• Ví dụ: Fish, dolphins, and turtles are examples of aquatic animals.

5, pack animal /ˈpæk ˌæn.ɪ.məl/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal, such as a horse, that is used to transport things on its back
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật chở hàng (lạc đà, ngựa,…)
• Ví dụ: In the hill country, water must often be carried long distances by pack animal.

6, herbivore /ˈhɜː.bɪ.vɔːr/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: (of an animal) eating plants
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật ăn cỏ
• Ví dụ: Cows and sheep are herbivores.

8, carnivore /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔːr/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal that eats meat
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật ăn thịt
• Ví dụ: I made mostly vegetarian food but put a couple of meat dishes out for the carnivores

9, omnivore /ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔːr/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal that is naturally able to eat both plants and meat
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật ăn tạp
• Ví dụ: Pigg is one of omnivores.

10, domesticated /dəˈmes.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ ~ tame animals (noun)

• Định nghĩa: (of animals or plants) brought under human control in order to provide food, power, or company
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật đã được thuần hoá
• Ví dụ: Domesticated animals are much calmer compared to wild ones.

11, terrestrial animal /təˈres.tri.əl/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: relating to the earth
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật trên cạn
• Ví dụ: Vertebrate remains are decidedly patchy, particularly the terrestrial species.

12, vertebrate /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal that has a spine
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật có xương sống
• Ví dụ: Birds, fish, and reptiles are all vertebrates.

13, invertebrate /ɪnˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal with no spine
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật không có xương sống
• Ví dụ: Invertebrates, such as worms, are the main diet of these water birds.

14, fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: all the animals that live wild in a particular area
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: hệ động vật
• Ví dụ: While she was in Hawaii, she studied the local flora and fauna.

15, social animal (noun)

• Định nghĩa: any animal species that typically forms into societies
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật sống theo bầy đàn
• Ví dụ: Pilot whales, which are highly social animals, often have close relationships with their pods throughout their lives.

16, predator /ˈpred.ə.tər/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: thú săn mồi
• Ví dụ: The lack of a shell leaves the larvae unprotected against predators.

17, reptile /ˈrep.taɪl/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal that produces eggs and uses the heat of the sun to keep its blood warm
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: loài bò sát
• Ví dụ: A snake is a limbless reptile.

18, captive /ˈkæp.tɪv/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a cage
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật bị nuôi nhốt
• Ví dụ: However, the behavior of captives, who are influenced by human caretakers and artificial environments, is irrelevant here.

19, wild animals (noun)

• Định nghĩa: any animal living in a natural, undomesticated state.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật hoang dã
• Ví dụ: You need to be careful with the blue shark, like you do with any wild animal.

20, arachnid  /əˈræk.nɪd/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: any of a group of small animals, similar to insects but with four pairs of legs, that include spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: lớp nhện (nhện, bọ cạp, bọ chét,…)
• Ví dụ: The handbook is a guide to all arachnids including scorpions, and not just spiders.

21, arboreal animal /ɑːˈbɔː.ri.əl/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: of or living in trees
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: loài sống trên cây
• Ví dụ: Humans evolved from arboreal ancestors.

22, emotional support animal /ɪˌməʊ.ʃən.əl səˈpɔːt ˌæn.ɪ.məl/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal that helps someone who has a mental health condition or emotional problem, for example by helping them to feel calmer and less worried
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật hỗ trợ cảm xúc
• Ví dụ: Some courts have ruled that people with emotional support animals can’t be denied apartments that prohibit pets.

Tính từ mô tả đặc tính của động vật – Adjectives about animals 

1, feral  /ˈfer.əl/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: existing in a wild state, especially describing an animal that was previously kept by people
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: hung dữ
• Ví dụ: The effects of climate change can compound other environmental threats in the park such as feral animal pressures.

2, affectionate /əˈfek.ʃən.ət/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: showing feelings of liking or love
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: yêu mến
• Ví dụ: She was an affectionate child.

3, cold-blooded /ˌkəʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: cold-blooded animals can only control their body heat by taking in heat from the outside or by being very active
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: máu lạnh 
• Ví dụ: Snakes and lizards are cold-blooded animals.

4, cuddly /ˈkʌd.əl.i/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: liking to cuddle, or making you want to cuddle
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: đáng yêu
• Ví dụ: What a cuddly dog!

5, clumsy /ˈklʌm·zi/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: awkward in movement or manner
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: vụng về
• Ví dụ: Koala is considered to be a clumsy animal. 

6, poisonous /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: very harmful and able to cause illness or death
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: độc
• Ví dụ: Two hikers are both bitten by a poisonous snake.

7, aggressive  /əˈɡres.ɪv/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: showing anger and a willingness to attack other people
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: hiếu chiến, hung hăng
• Ví dụ: Unreceptive females either flew away or prevented mating by a series of aggressive movements.

8, friendly /ˈfrend.li/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: thân thiện
• Ví dụ: Cats are definitely among the top 10 friendliest animals in the world.

9, intelligent /ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒənt/  (adj)

• Định nghĩa: showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: thông minh
• Ví dụ: Dolphins are well known to be one of the most intelligent species on the planet.

10, loyal /ˈlɔɪ.əl/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: trung thành
• Ví dụ: A loyal dog will always stand by its owner’s side, no matter what.

11, docile /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: dễ bảo, dễ sai khiến
• Ví dụL The docile horse allowed the rider to lead it without any resistance.

12, agile /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: able to think quickly and clearly
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: nhanh nhẹn
• Ví dụ: Cats are known for their agile movements, often leaping from one place to another with ease.

13, dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: a dangerous person, animal, thing, or activity could harm you
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: nguy hiểm
• Ví dụ:  Swimming in the deep ocean where sharks roam can be extremely dangerous.

14, smelly /ˈsmel.i/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: having an unpleasant smell
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: hôi 
• Ví dụ: I admit that dogs are smelly and dirty and noisy, but there’s nothing to beat a good guard dog for keeping a house safe.

15, smooth /smuːð/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: trơn 
• Ví dụ: Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is a non-venomous colubrid species found in northern and central Europe, but also as far east as northern Iran.

16, scaly  /ˈskeɪ.li/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: covered with scales (= thin pieces of hard skin)
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: có vảy
• Ví dụ:  Snakes are known for their scaly skin that helps protect them.

17, fluffy /ˈflʌf.i/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: soft and like wool or fur
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bông mềm 
• Ví dụ: Kittens are soft and fluffy.

18, ferocious /fəˈrəʊ.ʃəs/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: frightening and violent
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: dữ tợn
• Ví dụ: The ferocious lion roared loudly, warning others to stay away from its territory.

19, shy /ʃaɪ/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: nervous or uncomfortable in the presence of strangers or new situations.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: rụt rè
• Ví dụ: My cat is shy of strangers

20, nocturnal /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: being active or happening at night rather than during the day
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: sống về đêm
• Ví dụ: They are nocturnal creatures, which helps them avoid predators such as hawks and owls.

21, diurnal /ˌdaɪˈɜː.nəl/ (adj)

• Định nghĩa: being active or happening during the day rather than at night
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: sống về ban ngày
• Ví dụ: The Ethiopian wolf is mostly diurnal, but becomes nocturnal in areas where it is persecuted.

Các từ vựng khác chủ đề động vật 

1, flora and fauna /ˌflɔː.rə ən ˈfɔː.nə/

• Định nghĩa: its plants and animals.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động, thực vật
• Ví dụ: The importance of climatic conditions in deciding the flora and fauna of a particular region is recognised throughout the book.

2, instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ (n)

• Định nghĩa: the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bản năng
• Ví dụ: It is instinct that tells the birds when to begin their migration.

3, biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or in the world generally, or the problem of protecting this
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: sự đa dạng sinh học
• Ví dụ: We need to maintain biodiversity in this forest.

4, food chain /ˈfuːd ˌtʃeɪn/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: a series of living things that are connected because each group of things eats the group below it in the series
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: chuỗi thức ăn
• Ví dụ: Corn has many uses throughout the food chain as feed for animals and as an ingredient on its own.

5, an animal lover (noun)

• Định nghĩa: an animal lover is someone who has a strong affection for and cares deeply about animals.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: người yêu động vật
• Ví dụ: She spends her weekends volunteering at the animal shelter because she’s such an animal lover.

6, endangered animals (noun)

• Định nghĩa: endangered animals are species that are at risk of becoming extinct due to dwindling populations and threats to their habitats.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng.
• Ví dụ: The giant panda is an example of an endangered animal due to habitat loss and low reproduction rates.

7, to breed /briːd/ (verb)

• Định nghĩa: to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: sinh sản, phối giống
• Ví dụ: Terriers are bred for their fighting instincts.

8, captive breeding/ Captive propagation /ˌprɒp.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: the act of producing a new plant from a parent plant
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: nhân giống trong điều kiện nuôi nhốt.
• Ví dụ: The zoo successfully engaged in captive breeding programs for several endangered species, such as the California condor.

9, camouflage /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: hành vi, đặc điểm ngụy trang (của động vật)
• Ví dụ: The lizard’s light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand.

10, domestication /dəˌmes.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: the process of bringing animals or plants under human control in order to provide food, power, or company
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: sự thuần hóa động, thực vật
• Ví dụ: The New York City Department of Health banned the domestication of wild animals such as iguanas.

11, guinea pig  /ˈɡɪn.i ˌpɪɡ/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: a small, furry animal with rounded ears, short legs, and no tail, often kept as a pet and for use in scientific experiments
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: chuột bạch, người hoặc con vật dùng làm thí nghiệm (nghĩa bóng)
• Ví dụ: Guinea pigs need a covered area with bedding where they can shelter.

12, natural selection /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl sɪˈlek.ʃən/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: the process that results in the continued existence of only the types of animals and plants that are best able to produce young or new plants in the conditions in which they live
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: chọn lọc tự nhiên
• Ví dụ: Chapter 4 also contains a good deal of discussion of the role of natural selection in evolution.

13, bushmeat /ˈbʊʃ.miːt/ (noun)

• Định nghĩa: the meat of African wild animals eaten as food
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: thịt thú rừng bị săn bắn
• Ví dụ: Bushmeat traditionally made an important contribution to human nutrition.

14, Catnap /ˈkæt.næp/ (v) (n)

• Định nghĩa: a short sleep
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: giấc ngủ ngắn
• Ví dụ: He was tired in the day and would catnap and then be more wakeful at night.

Collocations chủ đề ANIMALS

1, Animal testing (noun)

• Định nghĩa: animal testing refers to the use of animals in experiments and tests to assess the safety and effectiveness of products, especially in the context of pharmaceutical and medical research.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: thử nghiệm trên động vật.
• Ví dụ: Many medical tests on animals are conducted to ensure the safety of new drugs before they are tested on humans.

2, To do medical tests on sth (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: to test the safety of new drugs 
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: tiến hành thí nghiệm y tế trên
• Ví dụ: The pharmaceutical company is conducting medical tests on volunteers to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new drug for treating diabetes.

3, Be to kept in zoo (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: animals are confined and cared for in a controlled environment for public display and educational purposes.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: được nuôi trong sở thú.
• Ví dụ: The lions and elephants are kept in the zoo for visitors to observe and learn about these animals up close.

4, To be in danger of/ on the verge of extinction (prepositional phrase)

• Định nghĩa: when a species is in danger of extinction, it is at risk of disappearing from the Earth due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, or environmental changes.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng.
• Ví dụ: The black rhino is currently in danger of extinction due to illegal poaching for its horn.

5, To be treated with respect

• Định nghĩa: being treated with respect means to be regarded and dealt with in a courteous and considerate manner.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: được đối xử với sự tôn trọng.
• Ví dụ: All living beings, including animals, deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.

6, To play an important role 

• Định nghĩa: have a significant impact or contribution in a particular situation or context.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: đóng vai trò quan trọng.
• Ví dụ: Bees play an important role in pollinating flowers, which is essential for plant reproduction and ecosystem health.

7, Be banned

• Định nghĩa: to be officially prohibited or not allowed.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bị cấm.
• Ví dụ: The use of certain harmful pesticides has been banned in several countries due to their detrimental effects on the environment.

8, Genetically modified animals (noun phrase)

• Định nghĩa: creatures whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: động vật bị biến đổi gen.
• Ví dụ: Some genetically modified animals are designed to have increased resistance to diseases, benefiting both the animals and their owners. 

9, The endangered species list (noun phrase)

• Định nghĩa: a compilation of species that are considered to be at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: danh sách các loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng.
• Ví dụ: The snow leopard was recently added to the endangered species list.

10, To promote animal right (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: advocating for the ethical and humane treatment of animals, recognizing their intrinsic value and welfare.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bảo vệ quyền động vật.
• Ví dụ: The organization works tirelessly to promote animal rights by raising awareness about the mistreatment of animals in various industries.

11, To save endangered species (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: take actions to protect and preserve species that are at risk of disappearing from the Earth
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bảo vệ động vật có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng.
• Ví dụ: Conservationists are working to save endangered species like the Sumatran tiger by implementing habitat restoration projects and anti-poaching measures.

12, To support breeding programmes (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: contribute to initiatives that involve controlled reproduction of animals to enhance their populations, genetic diversity, and conservation.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: ủng hộ các chương trình nhân giống.
• Ví dụ: The zoo actively supports breeding programs for endangered species, helping to ensure their survival and genetic diversity.

13, A stable ecological balance (noun phrase)

• Định nghĩa: the harmonious interaction and equilibrium between various organisms and their environment in an ecosystem.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: một sự cân bằng sinh thái ổn định.
• Ví dụ: Predators and prey maintain a stable ecological balance in the grassland ecosystem, preventing any single species from dominating the others.

14, Illegal poaching and trade  (noun phrase)

• Định nghĩa: the unauthorized hunting, capturing, and selling of animals and their parts, often driven by black market demand.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: săn bắn và mua bán động vật bất hợp pháp.
• Ví dụ: Governments worldwide are implementing stricter measures to combat illegal poaching and trade of endangered species such as rhinos and elephants.

15, To be put under threat (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: to be exposed to potential danger, harm, or risk.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bị đe dọa.
• Ví dụ: The loss of their natural habitat has put many species under threat of extinction.

16, Getting wiped out = be driven into extinction 

• Định nghĩa: the complete disappearance of a species from the Earth due to various factors such as habitat destruction, pollution, or overhunting.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bị xóa sổ, bị tiêu diệt.
• Ví dụ: If the deforestation continues, many unique species in the rainforest could be wiped out forever.

17, To violate animal rights (verb phrase)

• Định nghĩa: infringe upon the ethical and moral entitlements that animals should have, including protection from cruelty and exploitation.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: xâm phạm quyền động vật.
• Ví dụ: Using animals for entertainment purposes without considering their well-being can be seen as a violation of animal rights.

Thành ngữ chủ đề ANIMALS

1, Have ants in your pants 

• Định nghĩa: to not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about something
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: không thể ngồi yên vì sự lo lắng, thiếu kiên nhẫn
• Ví dụ: Whenever I was getting ants in my pants, would just open the door and tell me to be home by a certain time.

2, Copycat /ˈkɑː.pi.kæt/ (informal)

• Định nghĩa: someone who is influenced by someone else and does or says exactly the same as them
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: bắt chước
• Ví dụ: The copycat phenomenon is a danger which the media may be contributing to.

3, Dog days /ˈdɒɡ ˌdeɪz/

• Định nghĩa: the hottest days of the summer
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: những ngày nóng nực của mùa hè
• Ví dụ: Are we going to meet before the dog days?

4, Hold/ get the lion’s share 

• Định nghĩa: the largest part or most of something
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: phần lớn nhất
• Ví dụ: Reputable charities spend the lion’s share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.

5, As blind as a bat

• Định nghĩa: unable to see well
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: mù tịt ( không nhìn thấy gì)
• Ví dụ: Nam is as blind as a bat without his glasses

6, As quiet as a mouse

• Định nghĩa: (of a person or animal) extremely quiet or docile.
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: câm như hến
• Ví dụ: At work, Hoa was shy and as quiet as a mouse

7, To eat like a horse

• Định nghĩa: to always eat a lot of food
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: ăn khỏe như ngựa
• Ví dụ: My nephew eats like a horse. He can eat a bowl of noodles and two sandwiches.

8, To eat like a bird

• Định nghĩa: to always eat a small amount of food
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: ăn ít như chim
• Ví dụ: You eat like a bird – I don’t know how you stay healthy.

9, Smell a rat

• Định nghĩa: to recognize that something is not as it appears to be or that something dishonest is happening
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: nghi ngờ có sự dối trá
• Ví dụ: Nga’s been working late with Truong every night this week – I smell a rat

10, Black sheep /ˌblæk ˈʃiːp/

• Định nghĩa: a person who has done something bad that brings embarrassment or shame to his or her family
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: phá gia chi tử
• Ví dụ: He’s the black sheep of the family.

11, Let the cat out of the bag

• Định nghĩa: to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: tiết lộ bí mật với ai khác.
• Ví dụ: I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Mai went and let the cat out of the bag.

12, Horse around

• Định nghĩa: to behave in a silly and noisy way
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: hành xử ngớ ngẩn, lung tung, phá phách khắp nơi (gây phiền tới người khác).
• Ví dụ: He was horsing around in the kitchen and broke my favourite bowl.

13, Goldfish brain

• Định nghĩa: to have an exceptionally poor memory
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: não cá vàng, người hay quên.
• Ví dụ: Man that girl still can’t remember my name and I’ve met her 6 times. She’s got such a goldfish brain.

14, Raining cats and dogs

• Định nghĩa: something that you say when it is raining heavily
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: Mưa tầm tã, mưa không ngớt.
• Ví dụ: It has been raining cats and dogs so the band have to cancel the performance

15, A sitting duck /ˌsɪt.ɪŋ ˈdʌk/ 

• Định nghĩa: someone or something that is very easy for an enemy to shoot or attack
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: người yếu thế, người hoặc vật dễ bị tấn công hoặc gặp nguy hiểm.
• Ví dụ: With their bullets all gone, the soldiers were sitting ducks for the enemy.

16, Dark horse /ˌdɑːk ˈhɔːs/

• Định nghĩa: a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: đối thủ cạnh tranh ngầm, đối thủ cạnh tranh không ngờ tới.
• Ví dụ: Anna’s such a dark horse – I had no idea she’d published a novel.

17, Fish for compliments

• Định  nghĩa: to try to get people to say good things about you
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: gợi ý khéo để người khác khen bản thân mình
• Ví dụ: I’m not trying to fish for compliments, but do you like my new haircut?

18, Duck out of sth

• Định nghĩa: to avoid doing something
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: chuồn, lẩn tránh
• Ví dụ: You can’t duck out of your responsibilities.

19, Beaver away

• Định nghĩa: to work hard for a long tim
• Nghĩa Tiếng Việt: làm việc chăm chỉ
• Ví dụ: She has been beavering away at that essay for hours.

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