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at the expense of
Preposition
với chi phí của
causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
"The politician 's popularity rose , but it came at the expense of his integrity ."
to compensate
Verb
trả công, bồi thường
to pay someone for the work they have done
"The athlete signed a lucrative endorsement deal that compensated him handsomely for promoting the brand ."
fountain pen
Noun
bút máy, bút mực
a pen that can be refilled with ink
"The calligrapher demonstrated intricate lettering techniques using a vintage fountain pen."
pencil sharpener
Noun
đồ gọt bút chì, dụng cụ gọt bút chì
a handheld tool with a small blade inside, used for sharpening pencils
"The office manager replaced the old pencil sharpener with a new , more efficient model ."
mechanical pencil
Noun
bút chì cơ, bút chì bấm
a pencil with a button on top that can be pushed or turned to get more lead out
"The student used a mechanical pencil for the math exam to ensure precise calculations ."
pension
Noun
lương hưu, trợ cấp
a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer
"Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits ."
peninsula
Noun
bán đảo, gần đảo
a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land
"The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf."
stupendous
Adjective
kinh ngạc, kỳ diệu
extremely astonishing in extent or degree
"They were shocked by the stupendous cost of the repairs needed for the old building ."
pentagonal
Adjective
ngũ giác, có hình ngũ giác
having the shape of a pentagon, which is characterized by five straight sides and five angles
"The architectural blueprint outlined a building with a pentagonal floor plan , maximizing interior space ."
expendable
Adjective
có thể thay thế, có thể hy sinh
easily replaced or sacrificed without significant loss or consequence, indicating a lack of value
"The military strategy regarded the frontline troops as expendable in order to achieve the mission 's objectives ."
impenetrable
Adjective
khó hiểu, không thể thấu hiểu
extremely difficult to fully comprehend
"The artist 's abstract paintings were so impenetrable that viewers were left to interpret their meaning on their own ."
penurious
Adjective
nghèo khó, keo kiệt
extremely poor or unwilling to spend money
"His penurious lifestyle was marked by constant worry about where the next meal would come from ."
to pension off
Verb
cho nghỉ hưu, trợ cấp hưu trí
to force one's employee to retire or leave work and give them a payment
"The military often pensions off soldiers who have reached a certain age or sustained injuries , ensuring they receive ongoing support ."
pennant
Noun
cờ hiệu, cờ vô địch
an award, typically a flag or banner, presented to the champion of a professional baseball league
"The coach celebrated the team 's pennant with a ceremony ."
epenthesis
Noun
epenthesis, sự chèn âm
a phonological process in which a sound or phoneme is inserted into a word, typically to break up a consonant cluster or improve phonotactic constraints
"The study of epenthesis sheds light on the mechanisms behind speech production and perception , revealing patterns of phonological adaptation in languages ."
pension pot
Noun
quỹ hưu trí, tiết kiệm hưu trí
the total accumulated savings set aside for retirement
"Upon reaching retirement age , individuals can choose to withdraw a lump sum or receive regular payments from their pension pot to support their living expenses ."
spent
Adjective
kiệt sức, mệt lử
feeling or appearing completely exhausted
"By the time they finished the project, everyone was spent and ready for a break."
expensively
Adverb
một cách đắt đỏ, tốn kém
in a way that involves a high cost or requires a lot of money
"The film was expensively produced but failed at the box office ."
inexpensively
Adverb
một cách rẻ tiền, với chi phí thấp
in a manner that involves low cost or affordable pricing
"We traveled cheaply by using discount airlines."
independently
Adverb
một cách độc lập, tự chủ
without assistance from others
"He travels independently, never relying on guided tours ."
openly
Adverb
công khai, thẳng thắn
in a way that is honest or direct
"The teacher openly encouraged students to ask questions in class ."
to happen
Verb
xảy ra, diễn ra
to come into existence by chance or as a consequence
"If you mix these chemicals , an explosion could happen."
to depend
Verb
phụ thuộc, dựa vào
to be based on or related with different things that are possible
"In team sports, victory often depends on the coordination and synergy among players."
to depend on
Verb
phụ thuộc vào, tin cậy vào
to require someone or something for support, maintenance, help, etc.
"In times of crisis , communities often depend on volunteers to help those in need ."
to upend
Verb
lật ngược, đảo lộn
to undergo a change in position where an object becomes turned or set on end
"In the gusty wind , the patio umbrella upended."
to compensate
Verb
bồi thường, đền bù
to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered
"The government established a fund to compensate victims of a natural disaster ."
to recompense
Verb
bồi thường, đền đáp
to repay someone for their efforts, losses, services, etc.
"The hotel manager promised to recompense guests for the noise disturbance during their stay ."
to open
Verb
mở, bung ra
to unfold or spread something that was previously closed or folded
"She opened the umbrella as the rain began to fall ."
to sharpen
Verb
mài, làm sắc
to make an object pointed or sharper
"The barber regularly sharpens the scissors to provide precise haircuts ."
to open
Verb
mở, mở khóa
to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use
"Could you open the window ? It ’s getting warm in here ."