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Nghĩa từ vựng tiếng Anh 1 U nit 1 refrigerate verb / rɪ 'frɪdʒəreɪt / [transitive] to make something such as food or liquid cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it  Refrigerate the mixture overnight.  Poultry, fish, and seafood should be kept refrigerated. remain verb / rɪ'meɪn / 1. to continue to be in the same state or condition • remain unclear/unchanged/unanswered etc  Please remain seated until all the lights are on.  We remained friends.  Many scientists remain unconvinced by the current evidence. 2. to stay • remain at/in/with etc  She was too ill to remain at home.  The refugees were allowed to remain in the UK. store verb to put things away and keep them until you need them  Squirrels are storing up nuts for the winter.  Store the beans in an airtight jar. out of/beyond (somebody's) reach  Keep chemicals out of the reach of children. within reach (of somebody)  Keep a glass of water within reach. within (easy) reach of something = close to a place  The tourist attractions are within easy reach of the hotel. consult verb / kən 'sʌlt / [intransitive and transitive] to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something • consult somebody about something  If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay.  An increasing number of people are consulting their accountants about the tax laws. accelerate verb / ək 'seləreɪt / [intransitive and transitive] if a process accelerates or if something accelerates it, it happens faster than usual or sooner than you expect  measures to accelerate the rate of economic growth 1 succession noun / sək 'seʆən / 1. happening one after the other without anything different happening in between • in succession  She won the championship four times in succession.  He fired two shots in quick succession. 2. [uncountable] the act of taking over an official job or position, or the right to be the next to take it  the queen's succession to the throne sustainable adjective / sə 'steɪnəbəl / able to continue for a long time  The party is promising low inflation and sustainable economic growth. productivity noun / prɒdʌk'tɪvəti / [uncountable] = output • increase/improve/raise productivity  ways of increasing productivity  high productivity levels in manufacturing complain verb / kəm'pleɪn / to say that you are annoyed, not satisfied, or unhappy about something or someone • complain (that)/ complain (to someone) (about something)  Residents are complaining because traffic in the area has increased.  She complained that no one had been at the airport to meet her.  Neighbors complained to the police about the dogs barking. complaint noun / kəm 'pleɪnt / [uncountable and countable] a statement in which someone • complaint about something/ complaint from/to someone/ complaint that • make/have/receive a complaint • file/lodge/submit a complaint The sales assistants are trained to deal with customer complaints in a friendly manner.  Keating was dismissed after complaints about the quality of his work.  complaints from local residents  We are concerned by complaints that children are being bullied.  The BBC received a stream of complaints about the program.  She went to the city council and lodged a complaint.  punctual adjective / 'pʌŋktʆuəl / formal = on time  She's always very punctual for appointments.  the punctual payment of invoices all things considered = all in all, on the whole, when all is said and done  All things considered , I'm sure we made the right decision.  She keeps herself to herself. All things considered, she would be better married. 2 pay off if something you do pays off, it is successful or has a good result  Teamwork paid off. disgust noun / dɪs 'gʌst, dɪz- / [uncountable] a strong feeling of dislike, annoyance, or disapproval • with disgust/ in disgust/ to somebody's disgust/ disgust at Joan looked at him with disgust.  Sam threw his books down in disgust and stormed out of the room.  Much to my disgust, I found that there were no toilets for the disabled.  The fans didn't hide their disgust at the umpire's decision.  disgusted adjective / dɪs'gʌstɪd, dɪz- / very annoyed or upset by something that is not acceptable • disgusted at/by/with; disgusted that  Most locals are disgusted by the anti-foreigner violence.  Animal welfare workers were disgusted that anyone could do this to a puppy. flatter / 'flætə / [transitive] to praise someone in order to please them or get somethin ...