Unit 11: Flashcards

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cyberspace /ˈsaɪbəˌspeɪs/
Definition: the internet considered as an imaginary area without limits where you can meet people and discover information about any subject
Example: Many businesses now operate entirely in cyberspace, with no physical storefront.

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không gian mạng; môi trường ảo trên Internet

Front

expense /ɪkˈspens/
Definition: money that you spend on something
Example: High living expenses in big cities can be difficult to manage.

Back

chi phí; phí tổn

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fabric /ˈfæbrɪk/
Definition: woven cloth made by weaving or knitting threads together
Example: The dress was made of a soft fabric that felt cool in summer.

Back

vải

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fibre /ˈfaɪbə/
Definition: a thin thread or filament from which a woven cloth is made
Example: The shirt’s fabric contains cotton fibre and some synthetic material.

Back

sợi; sợi vải

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foam /fəʊm/
Definition: a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid, or a soft material made by trapping air in a solid
Example: She used foam to cushion the seats of the bench.

Back

bọt; xốp

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log /lɒɡ/
Definition: a large thick piece of tree that has fallen or been cut down
Example: They sat on a fallen log near the river to rest.

Back

khúc gỗ

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marble /ˈmɑːbl/
Definition: a hard, smooth natural stone that is white with veins in it, used in buildings and sculptures
Example: The statue was carved out of white marble.

Back

đá cẩm thạch

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patent /ˈpeɪtnt/
Definition: an official right to be the only one allowed to make, use, or sell an invention for a certain period
Example: The inventor applied for a patent to protect her design.

Back

bằng sáng chế

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pillar /ˈpɪlə/
Definition: a tall vertical structure used for support; or a person who is an important part of a system or group
Example: The ancient temple had huge marble pillars holding up the roof.

Back

cột; trụ

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plank /plæŋk/
Definition: a long, flat, thick piece of wood, used especially in building
Example: He walked across the old wooden plank carefully, one foot at a time.

Back

ván; tấm gỗ