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foiled
Adjective
bị ngăn chặn, bị phá hỏng
prevented from succeeding or achieving a desired outcome
"The foiled terrorist plot was a result of intelligence agencies working together to intercept and neutralize the threat ."
egoistic
Adjective
ích kỷ, tự cao tự đại
characterized by an excessive or self-centered focus on one's own interests, needs, or desires
"The student 's egoistic attitude towards classmates undermined the spirit of cooperation in the study group ."
to enjoin
Verb
ra lệnh, chỉ thị
to tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them
"The law enjoins drivers to obey all traffic signs and signals for the safety of themselves and others ."
to rejoin
Verb
đáp lại, cãi lại
to respond to someone often in a witty, angry, or disapproving manner
"She rejoined sharply when her sibling criticized her choice of clothing , " Well , it 's my style , not yours . ""
to parboil
Verb
chần sơ, luộc sơ
to partly boil food, especially vegetables
"She decided to parboil the rice before stir-frying it with vegetables and spices for a quick and flavorful meal ."
to broil
Verb
nướng, quay
to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat
"He prefers to broil lamb chops on the grill for a delicious smoky taste ."
to charboil
Verb
nướng, nướng trên lửa lớn
to grill or barbecue food over direct high heat
"The aroma of charbroiled ribs filled the air as the barbecue competition heated up."
broiling
Noun
nướng, phương pháp nướng
a cooking method that involves exposing food to heat, often over a fire or under a grill
"Broiling is a preferred method for making gratin dishes, producing a golden-brown crust on top."
hydrofoil
Noun
tàu cánh ngầm, thủy phi cơ
a fast boat fitted with winglike structures beneath the hull that lift it above the water's surface at high speed
"Our vacation included a thrilling ride on a hydrofoil."
embroidery
Noun
thêu
the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing
"The handmade quilt was a labor of love , with each square meticulously embellished with embroidery depicting scenes from nature ."
pointillism
Noun
chấm họa, tranh chấm họa
a painting created using dots and small strokes of color
"Critics admired the detail and vibrancy in the pointillism."
film noir
Noun
phim đen, phim noir
a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations
"Many classic film noir movies feature hard-boiled detectives , femme fatales , and intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue ."
foil
Noun
nhân vật đối lập, nhân vật tương phản
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
"The twins ' opposing personalities make each a foil to the other ."
counterpoint
Noun
đối âm
a musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay
"The piece illustrates the principles of counterpoint in Baroque music ."
repertoire
Noun
kho tàng, danh mục
a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform
"The orchestra 's repertoire featured a wide range of musical styles and periods , from Baroque to contemporary , allowing them to tailor their programs to different audiences and venues ."
peignoir
Noun
áo choàng tắm
a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower
"She wrapped herself in her favorite peignoir before settling down with a book and a cup of tea ."
quatrefoil
Noun
họa tiết bốn lá, thiết kế bốn cánh
a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover
"The Islamic mosque had a quatrefoil-shaped dome, representing the four corners of the earth and the unity of all creation."
quoin
Noun
góc tường, đá góc
the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones
"The Victorian mansion featured contrasting quoins in red brick , highlighting the architectural details of the building 's exterior ."
soiree
Noun
buổi dạ hội
an elegant gathering or party that is usually held in the evening
"Couples danced the night away at the romantic candlelit soiree, creating unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones ."
stoicism
Noun
chủ nghĩa khắc kỷ, triết học khắc kỷ
an ancient Greek philosophy that values virtue and encourages living in harmony with nature's divine Reason
"By learning to distinguish between what is and is n't within our control , stoicism provides tools for inner peace ."
Taoism
Noun
Đạo giáo, Đạo Lão
a Chinese philosophy and religion founded on the teachings of Lao-tzu and developed by Chuang-tzu, emphasizing harmony with the Tao, simplicity, and natural order
"The influence of Taoism can be seen in Chinese poetry and landscape painting ."
to despoil
Verb
cướp bóc, cướp đoạt
to take valuables by force
"The castle was despoiled by looters during the rebellion."
grade point average
Noun
điểm trung bình, điểm trung bình học tập
a number indicating how well a student is doing in the US education system
"The student 's overall grade point average is calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted ."
ointment
Noun
thuốc mỡ, kem bôi
a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes
"The herbal ointment provided relief from the insect bites by soothing the itching and reducing inflammation ."
colloid
Noun
chất keo, hệ keo
a mixture where small particles of one substance are evenly dispersed in another substance, typically intermediate in size between solution and suspension particles
"Blood plasma is a colloid with proteins and other substances dispersed in water ."
meteoroid
Noun
thiên thạch nhỏ, vật thể nhỏ trên trời
a small celestial body that becomes visible as a meteor upon entrance into the atmosphere of the earth
"The study of meteoroids provides valuable insights into the composition and dynamics of our solar system , as well as the potential hazards they pose to spacecraft and Earth ."
poignantly
Adverb
một cách xúc động, một cách thống thiết
in a manner that evokes deep emotions, often sadness or sympathy
"The music swelled poignantly as the soldier 's letter was read aloud ."
disappointingly
Adverb
một cách đáng thất vọng, thất vọng
in a manner that falls short of expectations or desired standards
"The product 's battery life lasted disappointingly short compared to competitors ."
noisily
Adverb
ồn ào
in a way that makes too much sound or disturbance
"The students shuffled noisily into the auditorium , finding their seats for the assembly ."
by choice
Adverb
theo lựa chọn, một cách có chủ ý
deliberately or willingly, as a result of one's own decision
"He took a lower-paying job by choice to have more free time ."