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crush /krʌʃ/ (v):
#1. [transitive] crush somebody/ something: to press something so hard that it is damaged or injured, or loses its shape.
The car was completely crushed under the truck. (Chiếc ô tô con bị bẹp dúm hoàn toàn dưới gầm xe tải.)
Several people were crushed to death in the accident.
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#2. [transitive] crush something: to break something into small pieces or into a powder by pressing hard. (nghiền)
Add two cloves of crushed garlic. (Thêm hai nhánh tỏi đập dập)
They crush the olives with a heavy wooden press. (Họ nghiền ô liu bằng máy ép gỗ)
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#3. [transitive] crush somebody/something + adv./prep.: to push or press somebody/ something into a small space.
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. (Hơn hai mươi tù nhân bị dồn vào một phòng giam nhỏ tối tăm)
She was crushed against the wall. (Cô bị đè vào tường)
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#4. [transitive, intransitive] crush (something): to make something full of folds or lines; to become full of folds or lines.
She crushed the scrap of paper in her hand.
The crisp paper crushed like eggshells in his fingers.
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#5. [transitive] crush somebody: to use violent methods to defeat people who are opposing you.
SYNONYM put down, quash
The army was sent in to crush the rebellion. (Quân đội được cử đến để dẹp tan cuộc nổi loạn)
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#6. crush somebody: to destroy somebody’s confidence or happiness.
She felt completely crushed by the teacher's criticism.
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squash /skwɒʃ/ /skwɑːʃ/ (v):
#1. [transitive] to press something so that it becomes soft, damaged or flat, or changes shape. (đè bẹp)
squash something/ somebody: The tomatoes at the bottom of the bag had been squashed.
Move up - you’re squashing me!
squash something against something: He squashed his nose against the window.
squash something + adj.: Squash your cans flat before recycling.
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#2. [intransitive, transitive] to push somebody/ something or yourself into a space that is too small.
+ adv./prep.: We all squashed into the back of the car.
squash somebody/something + adv./prep.: How many people are they going to try and squash into this bus?
She was squashed between the door and the table.
There were dozens of us in the room, squashed together like sardines. (Có hàng chục người chúng tôi trong phòng, bẹp dúm với nhau như những con cá mòi.)
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#3. [transitive] squash something: to stop something from continuing; to destroy something because it is a problem for you.
SYNONYM quash
to squash a plan/ an idea/ a revolt.
If parents don't answer children's questions, their natural curiosity will be squashed.
The statement was an attempt to squash the rumours.
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squash up (phr.v):
#1. squash up (against somebody/ something) | squash somebody/ something up (against somebody/ something): to move so close to somebody/ something else that it is uncomfortable.
We squashed up to make room for Sue.
I was squashed up against the wall.
mitigate /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/ (v):
# (formal) mitigate something: to make something less harmful, serious, etc.
SYNONYM alleviate
action to mitigate poverty
Soil erosion was mitigated by the planting of trees.
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prosper /ˈprɒspə(r)/ /ˈprɑːspər/ (v):
# [intransitive] to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money.
SYNONYM thrive
The economy prospered under his administration.
She seems to be prospering since she moved out of the city.
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squeeze /skwiːz/ (v):
#1. [transitive, intransitive] squeeze (something): to press something, especially with your fingers.
to squeeze a tube of toothpaste
to squeeze the trigger of a gun (= to fire it)
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her.
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze.
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#2. [transitive] to get liquid out of something by pressing or twisting it hard.
squeeze something out of/from something: to squeeze the juice from a lemon
(figurative) She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over each fish.
squeeze something (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out.
freshly squeezed orange juice
squeeze something + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry.
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#3. [transitive, intransitive] to force somebody/something/yourself into or through a small space.
squeeze somebody/something into, through, etc. something: We managed to squeeze six people into the car.
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#4. [transitive] squeeze somebody (for something): (informal) to get something by putting pressure on somebody, threatening them, etc.
He's squeezing me for £500.
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#5. [transitive] squeeze somebody/ something: to strictly limit or reduce the amount of money that somebody/ something has or can use.
High interest rates have squeezed the industry hard.
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crumple /ˈkrʌmpl/ (v):
#1. [transitive, intransitive] crumple (something) (up) (into something): to press or crush something into folds; to become pressed, etc. into folds.
She crumpled the letter up into a ball and threw it on the fire.
This material crumples very easily.
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#2. [intransitive] crumple (up): if your face crumples, you look sad and disappointed, as if you might cry.
Her face crumpled up and she burst into tears.
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#3. [intransitive] crumple (up): to suddenly fall down with no control of your body because you are injured, unconscious, drunk, etc.
SYNONYM collapse
He crumpled up in agony.
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grind
mash
wring
grate
seize: take advantage;
exploit: take advantage;
grab: take advantage; Attention;
solemn /ˈsɒləm/ /ˈsɑːləm/
impose
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adopt
specify /ˈspesɪfaɪ/ (v):
# to state something, especially by giving an exact measurement, time, exact instructions, etc.
specify something: Remember to specify your size when ordering clothes.
Forms must be returned by the specified date.
specify who, what, etc.: The contract clearly specifies who can operate the machinery.
specify that: The regulations specify that calculators may not be used in the examination.
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stipulate /ˈstɪpjuleɪt/ (v):
# (formal) to state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done.
SYNONYM specify
stipulate something: A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.
stipulate that: The job advertisement stipulates that the applicant must have three years' experience.
stipulate what, how, etc.: The policy stipulates what form of consent is required.
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reconcile
exert /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/ (v):
# exert something: to use power or influence to affect somebody/ something; to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen.
- He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.
- The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides.
- Retailers can exert leverage over producers by threatening to take their business elsewhere.
- Some managers exert considerable pressure on their staffs to work extra hours without being paid.
# exert yourself: to make a big physical or mental effort.
In order to be successful he would have to exert himself.
placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ (v):
# placate somebody: to make somebody feel less angry about something.
SYNONYM pacify
- She saw the anger in his eyes and stepped forward with a placating smile.
- The concessions did little to placate the students.
recede /rɪˈsiːd/ (v):
configure verb
/kənˈfɪɡə(r)/
exploit
explode
explore
aid
ail
proposition /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn/ /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃn/ (v):
# proposition somebody: to say in a direct way to somebody that you would like to have sex with them.
She was propositioned by a strange man in the bar.
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assert /əˈsɜːt/ (v):
# to state clearly and definitely that something is true. (khẳng định; quả quyết)
assert that…: She continued to assert that she was innocent.
The report asserts confidently that the industry will grow.
assert something: She continued to assert her innocence.
The German Chancellor was anxious to assert her government's commitment to European unity.
+ speech: "That is wrong", he asserted.
it is asserted that…: It is commonly asserted that older people prefer to receive care from family members.
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put forward (phr.v):
corrupt
mandate /ˈmændeɪt/ /ˌmænˈdeɪt/ (v):
# (especially North American English) to order somebody to behave, do something or vote in a particular way; to order something to be done.
mandate that…: The law mandates that imported goods be identified as such.
mandate somebody to do something: The new law would mandate children to study a foreign language from second grade.
mandate something: The government began mandating better car safety.
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# [often passive] to give somebody, especially a government or a committee, the authority to do something.
be mandated to do something: The assembly was mandated to draft a constitution.
We need to be sure that the directors are mandated to act.
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fancy /ˈfænsi/ (v):
# [transitive] fancy somebody: (British English, informal) to be sexually attracted to somebody.
I think she fancies me.
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configure verb
/kənˈfɪɡə(r)/
/kənˈfɪɡjər/
[usually passive] (specialist)
Verb Forms
configure something to arrange something in a particular way, especially computer equipment; to make equipment or software work in the way that the user prefers
We need to configure the new system and reassign users and data.
refer to phrasal verb
refer to somebody/something (as something)
to mention or speak about somebody/something
The victims were not referred to by name.
Her mother never referred to him again.
You know who I'm referring to.
I promised not to refer to the matter again.
He referred to the fact that the vessel had not undergone a refit since 1987.
She always referred to Ben as ‘that nice man’.
This process is often referred to as global warming.
SYNONYMS AT mention
hint verb
/hɪnt/
/hɪnt/
[intransitive, transitive]
Verb Forms
to suggest something in an indirect way
hint at something What are you hinting at?
hint (that)… They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.
+ speech ‘I might know something about it,’ he hinted.
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